Hedge Funds Swap Yen For Dollar In New Carry Trade Strategy: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano
Hedge funds are shifting from the yen to the U.S. dollar for carry trades due to recent interest rate changes by the Bank of Japan and expectations of U.S. rate cuts. This has impacted ETFs tracking hedge fund strategies, with mixed performance observed.

August 20, 2024 | 6:04 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF gained 0.73% as hedge funds adjust carry trade strategies, indicating a positive response to current market conditions.
The ETF's gain suggests it benefits from the current market conditions and hedge fund strategy adjustments involving the USD.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
ProShares Hedge Replication ETF fell 0.22% as hedge funds adjust carry trade strategies, indicating a negative impact from current market dynamics.
The ETF replicates hedge fund strategies, which are currently impacted by shifts in carry trade preferences, leading to a decline.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF declined 0.17% amid changes in carry trade strategies, as hedge funds move from yen to USD.
The ETF is affected by interest rate changes and hedge fund strategies, which are currently shifting due to new carry trade preferences.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF slipped 0.22% as hedge funds shift from yen to USD for carry trades, reflecting market adjustments to interest rate changes.
The ETF tracks hedge fund strategies, which are currently adjusting to new carry trade dynamics involving the USD, leading to a slight decline.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Cambria Value & Momentum ETF dropped 0.88% as hedge funds shift from yen to USD for carry trades, reflecting market volatility.
The ETF's decline is linked to market volatility and hedge fund strategy shifts, impacting value and momentum strategies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70