Group 1 - The global hedge fund performance for July 2025 shows a range of returns, with Melqart leading at 7.40% [1] - DE Shaw Oculus and Arini follow with returns of 4.4% and 3.3% respectively, indicating a strong performance among top funds [1] - The lower-performing funds include Brevan Howard Master with a return of -1.8%, highlighting a significant variance in performance across the industry [2] Group 2 - The overall performance of hedge funds in July 2025 reflects a competitive landscape, with some funds achieving substantial gains while others faced losses [1][2] - The data suggests that quantitative investment strategies, represented by firms like Balyasny, are among the lower performers with a return of 0.6% [1] - The performance metrics indicate a challenging environment for certain hedge funds, particularly those under the Brevan Howard umbrella, which experienced negative returns [2]

Group 1 - Hedge fund EDL achieved a growth of 7.3% in April [1] - Year-to-date, EDL has accumulated a total increase of 31% [1]