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AQR Capital Management posts double-digit returns in 2025, says source
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 2, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
AQR Capital Management posted double-digit returns in 2025, with its Apex, Helix, and Delphi strategies outperforming other hedge funds.
AQR Capital Management Reports Strong Double-Digit Returns in 2025
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Cliff Asness's AQR Capital Management finished last year with double-digit returns across its funds, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.
The $189 billion hedge fund made annual gains of 19.6% in its multi-strategy Apex Strategy, 18.6% in its alternative trend following Helix Strategy and 16.8% in its stock trading AQR Delphi Long-Short Equity Strategy.
The returns were net of fees.
These results beat a wider collection of systematic hedge funds, whose algorithms ride market trends until they peter out. An index that tracks these kinds of trend funds finished the year with just over 2.5%, according to Societe Generale's indices.
(Reporting by Nell Mackenzie; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
Key Takeaways
- •AQR Capital Management achieved double-digit returns in 2025.
- •The Apex Strategy gained 19.6%, Helix Strategy 18.6%.
- •Delphi Long-Short Equity Strategy returned 16.8%.
- •AQR's performance surpassed other systematic hedge funds.
- •Trend-following funds averaged just over 2.5% returns.
Frequently Asked Questions about AQR Capital Management posts double-digit returns in 2025, says source
1What is a hedge fund?
A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited investors and employs various strategies to earn active returns for its investors, often using leverage and derivatives.
2What is investment performance?
Investment performance refers to the returns generated by an investment over a specific period, typically expressed as a percentage of the initial investment amount.
3What is a multi-strategy fund?
A multi-strategy fund is an investment fund that employs multiple investment strategies to diversify its portfolio and reduce risk while aiming for higher returns.
4What are net returns?
Net returns are the profits from an investment after all fees, expenses, and taxes have been deducted, providing a clearer picture of the actual earnings for investors.
5What is trend following?
Trend following is an investment strategy that aims to capitalize on the momentum of an asset's price movement, buying when prices are rising and selling when they are falling.
