Why Hedge Funds and Why Now?

Gil Caffray, Chairman of MPW Capital Advisors, joins Joe Burns, Managing Director and Head of Hedge Fund Research at iCapital, and Priya Patel, Vice President, Client Solutions Middle East at iCapital, for a practical discussion on the renewed relevance of hedge funds in today’s market environment. Against a backdrop of persistent market volatility, shifting interest rate dynamics, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the conversation explores why many investors are reassessing the role of hedge funds within diversified portfolios. The speakers discuss the current market outlook, key implications for portfolio construction, and why hedge funds are attracting renewed interest among wealth professionals and their clients. The discussion also covers important considerations when evaluating hedge fund allocations, as well as practical approaches for implementing these strategies in investor portfolios.