Top 10 Hedge Funds in Australia 2026
The 10 largest Hedge Funds in Australia manage approximately $44.3 billion in combined assets as of 2026, down 6.1% from 2025.
Macquarie leads the rankings at $14B in AUM, based in Sydney. Antipodes Partners Limited ranks second at $9B, followed by Ellerston Capital at $5B.
Sydney is the most represented location with 80% of the top 10 funds.
Total AUM — Top 10 Hedge Funds in Australia 2026
City Distribution
Top 10 Hedge Funds in Australia 2026
Ranked by assets under management (AUM). Click any column to sort. Fund names link to detailed profiles.
| Rank | Δ | Fund Name | City | AUM ($M) | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Macquarie | Sydney | 13,850.4 | Commodities |
| 2 | ▴5 | Antipodes Partners Limited | Sydney | 9,410.0 | |
| 3 | ▴1 | Ellerston Capital | Sydney | 5,120.0 | Absolute Return |
| 4 | ▾2 | Platinum Asset Management | Sydney | 4,663.6 | |
| 5 | — | Dalton Street Capital | Sydney | 3,268.0 | Absolute Return |
| 6 | — | Coolabah Capital Institutional Investments Pty Limited | Sydney | 3,233.0 | Fixed Income |
| 7 | ▴1 | Ironbark Asset Management | Sydney | 2,150.0 | Fixed Income |
| 8 | ▴1 | L1 Capital | Melbourne | 1,124.0 | Global Macro |
| 9 | ▴1 | VGI Partners Limited | Sydney | 868.1 | |
| 10 | ▾7 | Ardea Investment Management | Sydney, Nsw | 636.1 | Fixed Income |
Top 10 Funds — AUM Comparison ($B)
Movers and Shakers
🔺 Biggest AUM Gainers
| Fund | $ Change | % Change |
| Antipodes Partners Limited | +$6.9B | +276.4% |
| Macquarie | +$1.0B | +7.4% |
| Ellerston Capital | +$0.0B | +0.0% |
| Dalton Street Capital | +$0.0B | +0.0% |
| Coolabah Capital Institutional Investments Pty Limited | +$0.0B | +0.0% |
📊 Fastest Growing (%)
| Antipodes Partners Limited | +276.4% |
| Macquarie | +7.4% |
Key Statistics
- 8 of the top 10 are based in Sydney (80%)
- 1 of the top 10 are based in Melbourne (10%)
- 1 of the top 10 are based in Sydney, Nsw (10%)
- The top 10 funds manage $44 billion in combined AUM
- The top 10 funds alone manage $44.3 billion — 100% of the total
- Average AUM of the top 10 is $4.4 billion
- Median AUM is $3.2 billion
- Combined AUM increased 6.1% from 2025
Strategy Distribution Trends
| Strategy | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | YoY Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Global Macro | 0 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Long/Short | 1 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Absolute Return | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fund of Funds | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Commodities | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Distressed | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Multi Strategy | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Real Estate | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Hedge Funds in Australia?
As of 2026, Macquarie is the largest with approximately $14B in assets under management, based in Sydney.
How much do the top 10 Hedge Funds in Australia manage?
The 10 largest collectively manage approximately $44.3 billion in AUM as of 2026, a decrease of 6.1% from the prior year.
Which location has the most Hedge Funds in Australia?
Sydney is home to 80% of the top 10 Hedge Funds in Australia, making it the most represented location.
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