Citco Reports 50%+ Trading Surge In March 2026 Amid Volatility

2026-05-17 05:13:01

(MENAFN- ValueWalk) Hedge fund trading activity jumped more than 50% month-on-month in March 2026, according to Citco's Q1 2026 Middle Office Solutions Report, released April 30. The fund services group, which runs middle-office operations for a wide cross-section of hedge funds, said heightened geopolitical volatility drove the spike. Across the full quarter, trade volumes rose more than 10%, the value of collateral movements climbed 71%, and treasury transaction values reached $707 billion, up 15% from the prior quarter.

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Collateral activity led the move, which is the pattern to expect when margin calls tighten quickly. Trade volumes followed, with foreign exchange and over-the-counter derivatives growing fastest as managers repositioned around what Citco described as“increased market dislocation.” Treasury...

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