Macro hedge funds just posted their strongest performance in over 15 years. Data from leading index provider HFR shows these funds—which profit by trading across equities, bonds, and commodities in response to broader economic shifts—surged 16% through November alone.
That's remarkable momentum. These strategies thrive when they can spot macro dislocations early: inflation spikes, currency volatility, central bank pivots, recession signals. Right now, they're clearly reading something compelling in the markets.
For traders, this matters. When macro funds move this decisively, it often signals