The latest annual hedge fund statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) show that industry assets increased by 17% from R185 billion at the end of 2024. The assets are spread across 219 hedge funds managed by 13 management companies operating hedge fund schemes.
South Africa's hedge fund industry delivered a strong performance in 2025, ending the year with assets under management of R216 billion, excluding fund of funds, as improved market conditions and growing retail investor participation fuelled growth.
The latest annual hedge fund statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) show that industry assets increased by 17% from R185 billion at the end of 2024. The assets are spread across 219 hedge funds managed by 13 management companies operating hedge fund schemes.
While net inflows contributed to the industry's expansion, investment performance remained the primary driver of growth.
Hayden Reinders, convenor of the Asisa Hedge Funds Standing Committee, said the industry attracted net inflows of R6 billion during the 12 months to the end of December 2025, but strong market returns accounted for most of the increase in assets under management.
