How are funds doing right now?

For you hedgies out there, how are your funds doing? Are you dreading waking up every morning, or is this volatility a prime money-making opportunity? Which types of funds are doing better right now (asset class, SM vs. MM, etc.)?

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How come you always hear about funds getting blown up during tough times like these, but you don't hear S&T trading desks that take some directional bets experiencing tough losses? And good luck to all PMs trying to navigate this difficult times. 

 

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