GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Average Hedge Fund Return
The average annual return for hedge funds over the past 10 years has been around 7%.
In the following blog post, we will explore a comprehensive overview of hedge fund returns spanning from the late 1990s to recent years. From average annual returns to specific figures for various years, we will delve into the nuances of hedge fund performance statistics. Join us as we analyze the data to gain insights into the ever-changing landscape of hedge fund returns.
Statistic 1
"The average annual hedge fund return from 1998 to 2017 was 7.5%."
Statistic 2
"In 2017, the average hedge fund return was 8.5%."
Statistic 3
"In 2019, the average hedge fund return was 10.4%."
Statistic 4
"The average hedge return was 5.83% in 2018."
Statistic 5
"The average annual hedge fund return from the 1990s to the mid-2000s was around 15%."
Statistic 6
"The average hedge fund return was 21.3% for equity hedge funds in 2019."
Statistic 7
"In 2016, the average hedge fund return was 5.6%."
Statistic 8
"The average monthly hedge fund return has been between -0.5% and +1.5% for most months between 2011 and 2021."
Statistic 9
"Hedge fund returns range widely — in 2020 average return varied from -30% to +70%"
Statistic 10
"The decade from 2010-2020 saw an average return of 6.3% per year."
Statistic 11
"In Q2 2020, hedge funds experienced an average return of 9.3%."
Statistic 12
"The 2020’s top-performing hedge fund posted a return of 275%, well above average."
Statistic 13
"In the first quarter of 2021, the average hedge fund returned about 6%."
Statistic 14
"The average hedge fund return in 2015 was about -0.85%."
Statistic 15
"Around 1,000 hedge funds, or 4% of the global total, deliver double the average return."
Statistic 16
"The top 5% of hedge funds returned an average of 8.6% in the first half of 2020."
Statistic 17
"In 2014, hedge funds returned an average of 3.3%."