Total AUM in the alternative UCITS increased to £204bn in Q2 (+£7bn), bucking the prolonged negative trend of quarterly contractions. The rise in AUM was largely performance driven, with the AH Global Index rebounding 3.8% during the quarter.            

Our monthly performance report highlights the ten best and worst performing funds in each strategy, both for the prior month and the year to date. The AH Global Index added 1.16% bringing YTD returns to -1.92%, with multi-asset funds in particular performing strongly.

Kepler have partnered with R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management to launch the KLS Niederhoffer Smart Alpha UCITS fund, which is due to launch in July. The fund will employ a short-term managed futures strategy that trades 16 global fixed income and FX markets. For more information please contact [email protected]