Top 50 Long/Short Hedge Funds 2026

The 50 largest Long/Short Hedge Funds manage approximately $1.35 trillion in combined assets as of 2026, up 33.0% from 2025.

Oracle Investment Management leads the rankings at $265B in AUM, based in Greenwich. Two Sigma International Limited ranks second at $110B, followed by Bridgewater Associates at $98B.

United States is the most represented location with 68% of the top 50 funds.

There are 3 new entrants to the top 50 in 2026 and 3 funds that dropped off compared to 2025.

Total AUM — Top 50 Long/Short Hedge Funds 2026

Country Distribution

$1.35T
Total AUM
+33.0%
YoY Change
$27.1B
Average AUM
68%
Based in United States

Top 50 Long/Short Hedge Funds 2026

Ranked by assets under management (AUM). Click any column to sort. Fund names link to detailed profiles.

RankΔFund NameCityCountryAUM ($M)
1NEWOracle Investment ManagementGreenwichUnited States265,152.4
2—Two Sigma International LimitedLondonUnited Kingdom110,281.1
3▾2Bridgewater AssociatesWestportUnited States97,886.6
4—Lighthouse Investment PartnersPalm Beach GardensUnited States85,747.9
5▾2Viking Global InvestorsGreenwichUnited States69,789.5
6▾1Stone Point CapitalGreenwichUnited States56,767.3
7▾1Holocene AdvisorsNew YorkUnited States38,045.8
8▴2King Street Capital ManagementNew YorkUnited States32,316.1
9▾1Lansdowne PartnersLondonUnited Kingdom31,740.0
10▾3Select EquityNew YorkUnited States31,573.7
11▾2Cheyne CapitalLondonUnited Kingdom28,969.1
12▴3Polar Capital PartnersLondonUnited Kingdom28,106.5
13▾2Lyxor Asset ManagementParisFrance27,924.3
14▾2TCI Fund ManagementLondonUnited Kingdom26,500.0
15▾1Baupost GroupBostonUnited States23,584.8
16▴7Woodline PartnersSan FranciscoUnited States22,743.7
17NEWRAM Active Investments S.A.GenevaSwitzerland22,000.0
18▾5Haidar Capital ManagementNew YorkUnited States21,921.1
19—Brigade Capital ManagementNew YorkUnited States20,342.1
20▴1Lone Pine CapitalGreenwichUnited States19,846.2
21▾5Arrowstreet CapitalBostonUnited States19,600.0
22▾5Pershing Square Capital ManagementNew YorkUnited States18,251.2
23▾1Egerton CapitalLondonUnited Kingdom16,482.2
24▴4Gordian CapitalSingaporeSingapore14,968.6
25▾1Brummer and PartnersStockholmSweden14,200.0
26▾1Lazard AlternativesNew YorkUnited States14,120.0
27▾9Lindsell Train LimitedLondonUnited Kingdom13,980.9
28▴2Altimeter CapitalBostonUnited States12,692.5
29▴4RWC LondonLondonUnited Kingdom11,998.1
30▾3Knighthead Capital Management, LLCNew YorkUnited States11,581.9
31▾5BlueMountain CapitalNew YorkUnited States11,397.6
32—ValueAct CapitalSan FranciscoUnited States11,356.1
33▴5Weiss Asset ManagementBostonUnited States10,675.4
34—Maverick CapitalDallasUnited States10,287.8
35▾4Entrust PermalNew YorkUnited States10,277.4
36▾7Soroban Capital PartnersNew YorkUnited States9,584.2
37▾2Natixis Alternative InvestmentsBostonUnited States8,690.0
38▴6Winton Capital ManagementLondonUnited Kingdom8,666.9
39▾3Steadfast Financial LPNew YorkUnited States8,522.5
40▾3Libra AdvisorsNew YorkUnited States6,867.3
41▾2Amundi Alternative InvestmentsParisFrance6,580.0
42▴6Anomaly Capital ManagementNew YorkUnited States6,251.7
43—GMT CapitalAtlantaUnited States5,282.0
44▾2Senator Investment GroupNew YorkUnited States5,022.5
45NEWGaoTeng Asset ManagementHong KongHong Kong4,790.8
46▴4Gotham Asset ManagementNew YorkUnited States4,723.5
47▾6Anchorage Capital GroupNew YorkUnited States4,722.4
48▾2TIG AdvisorsNew YorkUnited States4,287.9
49—Exane Asset ManagementParisFrance3,950.0
50▾3Axonic Capital LLCNew YorkUnited States3,667.0

Top 10 Funds — AUM Comparison ($B)

Movers and Shakers

🔺 Biggest AUM Gainers

Fund$ Change% Change
Lighthouse Investment Partners+$31.7B+58.6%
Two Sigma International Limited+$26.3B+31.4%
Stone Point Capital+$8.3B+17.2%
Woodline Partners+$7.7B+51.5%
Viking Global Investors+$5.3B+8.2%

🆕 New Entrants

RankFundAUM
#1Oracle Investment Management$265,152M
#17RAM Active Investments S.A.$22,000M
#45GaoTeng Asset Management$4,791M

📉 Dropped from List

Cadian Capital
Odey Asset Management
Sprott Asset Management

📊 Fastest Growing (%)

Winton Capital Management+94.4%
Weiss Asset Management+60.3%
Lighthouse Investment Partners+58.6%
Anomaly Capital Management+55.9%
Woodline Partners+51.5%

Key Statistics

  • 34 of the top 50 are based in United States (68%)
  • 9 of the top 50 are based in United Kingdom (18%)
  • 3 of the top 50 are based in France (6%)
  • 1 of the top 50 are based in Switzerland (2%)
  • 1 of the top 50 are based in Singapore (2%)
  • The top 50 funds manage $1.35 trillion in combined AUM
  • The top 10 funds alone manage $819.3 billion — 60% of the total
  • Average AUM of the top 50 is $27.1 billion
  • Median AUM is $14.1 billion
  • Combined AUM increased 33.0% from 2025

Geographic Distribution Trends

Country202420252026YoY Δ
United States393434—
United Kingdom6109-1
France333—
Hong Kong101+1
Singapore011—
Sweden111—
Switzerland001+1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest Long/Short Hedge Funds?
As of 2026, Oracle Investment Management is the largest with approximately $265B in assets under management, based in Greenwich.
How much do the top 50 Long/Short Hedge Funds manage?
The 50 largest collectively manage approximately $1.35 trillion in AUM as of 2026, an increase of 33.0% from the prior year.
Which location has the most Long/Short Hedge Funds?
United States is home to 68% of the top 50 Long/Short Hedge Funds, making it the most represented location.

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