Citadel outperforms multistrategy hedge fund peers after October gain

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Citadel outperforms hedge fund peers

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Citadel's $77 billion hedge fund gained 1.7% in October, bringing its year-to-date return to 15.3% and outperforming multistrategy peers.
Major rivals including ExodusPoint Capital, Dymon Asia, and Man Group's 1783 fund posted October losses of 2.4%, 1.8%, and 1.8% respectively.
Goldman Sachs data identifies October 22 as one of the worst days for hedge funds since COVID-19, driven by technology stock declines and surging oil prices.

October performance across major hedge funds

As first reported by Business Insider, Citadel's $77 billion hedge fund gains 1.7% in October, according to a person close to the Miami-based manager, taking its year-to-date return to 15.3%. The performance puts the firm ahead of its multistrategy peers, a group that is typically seen as better equipped to navigate volatile markets through diversification and tight risk controls.

Several rivals post losses during the month. Michael Gelband's ExodusPoint Capital falls 2.4% in October, leaving its 2026 return at 1.6%, while Dymon Asia declines 1.8% and stands up just over 5% for the year. Man Group's 1783 fund also drops 1.8% in October, bringing its year-to-date gain to 8.9%.

The list of reported performances also includes LMR, down 0.8% in October and up 5.6% for 2026, North Rock, down 2.3% in the month and up 2.7% for the year, and Pinpoint Asset Management, down 4.5% in October and up 1.1% year to date. The firms mentioned decline to comment, and additional figures may be added as they become known.

Market stress weighs on industry returns

Many of the industry's largest managers struggle to avoid losses even as the S&P 500 index falls by nearly 1% in October. Stockpickers contend with a market that reaches an all-time high at the start of the month before several technology favorites sell off.

Credit investors also continue to deal with the effects of rising interest rates and heavy corporate issuance, driven by hyperscalers' demand for capital. In macro trading, Brazil's electoral surprise, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reelected as president, creates another challenge for managers around the world.

Data from Goldman Sachs' prime brokerage desk indicates that October 22, when major technology stocks including Meta decline and oil prices surge, is one of the worst days for hedge funds since the COVID-19 pandemic. The backdrop underscores how difficult the trading environment is, even for firms built to manage sharp swings across asset classes.

In our earlier analysis of the S&P 500’s pullback and technical outlook, we noted that the index slipped despite a rebound in tech and AI names after major earnings, while rising Treasury yields kept broader selling pressure in place. Our publication also highlighted that SPX was trading below its key 20- and 50-day moving averages, with a fragile consolidation range forming and the next directional move likely hinging on nearby support and resistance levels.

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