Hedge Fund Capital Raising Surges Amid AI Boom and Strong Performance

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Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 1:28 am ET1min read

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- Hedge funds are raising more capital in 2026, driven by AI growth and strong performance, per Bank of AmericaBAC--.

- 60% of allocators prefer new managers over experienced ones, favoring equity/multi-manager platforms and tech/media/healthcare sectors.

- Pension funds and private banks plan to boost hedge fund investments in 2026, following a 5.5% first-half gain—their best performance since 2010.

Hedge funds are attracting more capital from investors in 2026, according to Bank of America's internal report. Allocators are showing strong interest in global managers, with 60% planning to pick new fund managers over experienced ones. Equity and multi-manager platforms are the most popular asset classes, while technology, media, and telecommunications, healthcare, and energy are the most popular sectors. Pension funds and private banks are also planning to invest more dollars in hedge funds this year. Hedge funds recorded their best first-half performance since 2010, with a 5.5% gain through July.

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