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The Hidden Alpha: Why only 7% of hedge funds systematically capture securities litigation recoveries

January 22, 2026 at 2:45 pm

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When we surveyed over 100 hedge fund managers about securities litigation recoveries, we expected to find widespread participation. After all, these represent legitimate compensation for fraud-related losses – no investment thesis required, no market risk involved. Instead, we discovered that just 7% participate systematically. More surprisingly, among the 93% who don't, nearly half cite "lack of expertise" as the barrier. Whether you're optimising an existing approach or evaluating systematic participation, this report provides the practical roadmap.