Ultimate/updated 2025 hedge fund returns table

My main takeaway: great year for SM. Of course risk-adjusted MM are still as attractive as they get but still, refreshing to see LP/D1/Discovery and others at 30%+ returns. Any comments are highly appreciated

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July 2026 Hedge Fund

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July 2026 Hedge Fund

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