Hedge Fund Performance Commentary for the Month of October 2012

Eurekahedge November 2012 Introduction Hedge funds delivered flat to marginally negative returns during October, ending their three month 1 winning streak. October witnessed the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index down by 0.19% with the 2 year-to-date (YTD) return for the index standing at 4.11% and the MSCI World Index dropping by 0.76%. The trading environment was difficult and rather unpredictable due to sudden trend reversals across a variety of sectors. Most asset classes ended the month in negative territory while the fixed income 3 and high yield space remained profitable. The BofA-ML High Yield Index was up 0.99% in October 4 while the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index dropped by 4.07% during the month. Most currencies declined during October versus the US dollar as market sentiment turned south and investors turned risk averse. October 2012 and September 2012 returns
3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% (0.5%) North America Europe Japan Asia ex-Japan Latin America Oct-12 Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index

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All regional mandates finished the month in positive territory while the performance of the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was dragged down ...

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Based on 65.59% of funds which have reported October 2012 returns as at 16 November 2012 MSCI AC World Index All Core USD Bank of America Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Index (Total Return Index, in Local Currency) S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index Total Return

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