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Balyasny Asset Management’s 2025 Scorecard: Solid Performance, Serious Machine
Balyasny Asset Management posted a strong +16.7% in 2025—but so did the market. This isn’t a story about fireworks. It’s a story about a world-class multi-strategy machine, risk control, and why institutions still pay for discipline, not just beta.
Madrigal, BeiGene, and Biotech Alpha: Inside the “Gene-ius” Kingmakers of Baker Bros. 2025
Biotech Jedi at work. Baker Bros’ 2025 victory lap shows how Madrigal, BeiGene, and ruthless conviction turned science into serious alpha.
D.E. Shaw’s 2025 Scorecard: Put on Quite a Show With AI and Quants
D.E. Shaw put on a quant-powered show in 2025 — and quietly built a private-credit fortress for what comes next.
AQR Capital’s 2025 Scorecard: From Applied Quantitative Research to Actually Quality Returns
AQR Capital’s machines finally had their year. Strong 2025 returns across quant strategies prove factors aren’t dead — they just needed faster computers.
Pershing Square Rounds Up a Strong 2025: High Conviction, Concentrated Bets — and Real Outperformance
Pershing Square’s concentrated, high-conviction strategy paid off in 2025. Fewer bets, bigger opinions — and real outperformance.
Renaissance Technologies in 2025: Quant Quake, Post-Simons Growing Pains & The Limits of the Machine
Even the smartest hedge fund on Earth can stumble. Renaissance Technologies’ public funds struggled in 2025 as quant models collided with narrative-driven markets, policy shocks, and momentum chaos. A fascinating reminder that machines learn — sometimes the hard way.
Principles of Prosperity: How Bridgewater’s AI-Driven “Machine” Built a Fortress in 2025
After years of skepticism, Bridgewater roared back in 2025. Pure Alpha surged, All Weather delivered, and Ray Dalio’s machine pivoted hard into U.S. equities and AI infrastructure. Fortress rebuilt — with a few cracks worth watching.
Citadel’s 2025 Scorecard: No Fireworks, Just Relentless Discipline
Citadel delivered another disciplined year in 2025 — not flashy, but formidable. Here’s what Ken Griffin’s fortress is really doing, and what it means for investors.
New CEO and Activist Corvex’s Keith Meister Buy Vestis; Expect Profits or Casual Tees?
A new CEO with UPS DNA, millions in insider buys, and activist hedge fund Corvex circling… Vestis stock checks many contrarian boxes. But high leverage and a slow turnaround mean this is not for the faint of heart. 👕📈
Amazon Is ValueAct Holdings’ Top Holding. Should You Buy?
ValueAct didn’t nibble—Amazon is its top holding. Under the hood: AWS growth, retail media margins, and AI making robots, delivery, and dev tools smarter. Not cheap—but quality compounding can justify the tag. Read our Quick Take, risks box, and how to buy dips with a cool head.