Allocators are no longer chasing the next star manager. In 2026, the focus has shifted to extracting value, managing risk, and building resilient portfolios in volatile markets.
Produced by Hedgeweek and AIMA, and sponsored by AlphaSense, this report draws on insights from 100+ global hedge fund allocators, revealing how allocation strategies, risk priorities, and research workflows are evolving in 2026.
The report also features expert commentary and a Q&A with Frank Nash, SVP at AlphaSense, examining how AI-driven research is accelerating analysis, sharpening conviction, and reshaping how allocators assess managers and risk.
Inside the report:
- Why allocator confidence is rising — even as 59% plan to keep allocations unchanged
- The shift from manager hunting to portfolio optimisation
- Why diversification and uncorrelated returns now matter more than chasing returns
Download the full report for the data and allocator insights shaping hedge fund allocation decisions in 2026.
