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Division of Investment Management
Risk and Examinations Office
Private Funds Statistics
Third Calendar Quarter 2016
April 24, 2017
This is a report of the Staff of the Division of Investment Management’s Risk and Examinations Office
(REO) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Commission has expressed no view
regarding the analysis, findings, or conclusions contained herein.
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Introduction
This report provides a summary of recent private fund industry statistics and trends, reflecting
data collected through Form PF and Form ADV filings.1 Form PF information provided in this
report is aggregated, rounded, and/or masked to avoid potential disclosure of proprietary
information of individual Form PF filers.
This report reflects data from Fourth Calendar Quarter 2014 through Third Calendar Quarter
2016 as reported by Form PF filers.2 Please see the Appendix for information on the categories of
Form PF filers, the definitions of capitalized terms, a description of the boxplots used in several
figures, as well as other technical descriptions.
Form PF is still a relatively new reporting requirement for advisers to private funds.
The Staff continues to work with the data and filers to identify and correct filing errors.
In some instances, the Staff has made adjustments to the summary statistics presented
here to correct what appear to be clear filing errors. In addition, the Staff has employed
certain assumptions in aggregating the data. Future adjustments to these methodologies
could lead to changes in reported statistics.
If you have any questions or comments about Third Calendar Quarter 2016 Private
Funds Statistics, please contact:
Tim Dulaney, PhD, FRM or Tim Husson, PhD, FRM at FormPF@sec.gov with subject line “Third
Calendar Quarter 2016-Private Funds Statistics”.
1
Only SEC-registered advisers with at least $150 million in private fund assets under management must report to the
Commission on Form PF. SEC-registered investment advisers with less than $150 million in private fund assets under
management, SEC exempt reporting advisers, and state-registered investment advisers are not required to file Form PF,
but report general information about the private funds they manage on Form ADV.
2
The Commission began receiving Form PF filings from Large Hedge Fund Advisers in July 2012. A full data set was
not received until March 2013. This report relies upon the Form PF database constructed and maintained by the Office
of Research and Data Services in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis.
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Contents
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Number of Funds and Advisers
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Gross and Net Assets
A Aggregate Assets by Fund Type over Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Fair Value Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Parallel Managed Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fund Domiciles and Adviser Main Offices
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IV
Beneficial Ownership
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V
Derivatives
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VI
High Frequency Trading
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VII
Hedge Fund Industry Concentration
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VIII Information Reported by Large Hedge Fund Advisers
A Economic Leverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Industry Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Portfolio Turnover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Region and Country Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Qualifying Hedge Fund Specific Information
A Economic Leverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Gross Exposure by Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Leverage by Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Investment Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Liquidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Central Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Value-at-Risk (“VaR”) Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I Stress Testing and VaR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 3 Liquidity Fund Specific Information
A Liquidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Portfolio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Rule 2a-7 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Methods of Calculating NAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E Aggregate Portfolio Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 4 Private Equity Fund Specific Information
A CPC Industry Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B CPC Financial Leverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C CPC Investments by Region and Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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XII Appendices
A Form PF Filer Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 All Private Fund Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Large Hedge Fund Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Large Liquidity Fund Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Large Private Equity Fund Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Other Private Fund Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Handling Annual and Quarterly Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C How to Read a Boxplot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Mitigating the Effects of Outliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number of Funds and Advisers3
Table 1: Number of Funds
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Fund Type
Private Equity Fund
Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Total
2014Q4
8,249
8,671
4,197
2,387
1,802
1,538
1,326
508
68
45
24,821
2015Q1
8,300
8,846
4,180
2,391
1,800
1,560
1,345
505
68
42
25,044
2015Q2
8,332
8,845
4,200
2,390
1,801
1,592
1,347
506
68
42
25,099
2015Q3
8,250
8,903
4,197
2,364
1,806
1,625
1,349
508
67
40
25,080
2015Q4
9,637
8,765
4,125
2,736
2,056
1,640
1,406
636
65
41
26,690
2016Q1
9,699
8,892
4,096
2,742
2,093
1,597
1,421
635
64
36
26,900
2016Q2
9,710
8,893
4,122
2,744
2,091
1,608
1,418
646
66
37
26,946
2016Q3
9,719
8,947
4,112
2,744
2,108
1,616
1,416
651
67
36
27,020
Table 2: Number of Advisers Advising Each Fund Type
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Fund Type
Private Equity Fund
Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Total
2014Q4
921
1,664
555
210
262
524
153
85
35
24
2,720
2015Q1
922
1,668
556
209
263
525
154
85
35
22
2,721
2015Q2
924
1,666
557
209
264
528
154
85
35
22
2,723
2015Q3
923
1,664
556
209
265
537
154
86
34
21
2,719
2015Q4
1,014
1,684
568
243
288
535
155
97
37
21
2,825
2016Q1
1,016
1,687
559
244
290
525
157
97
37
19
2,826
2016Q2
1,016
1,681
562
244
288
525
156
98
37
19
2,821
2016Q3
1,015
1,675
562
244
290
514
154
100
37
19
2,816
3
In this report, “Funds” means all private funds reported on Form PF and “Advisers” means all SEC-registered
investment advisers that file a Form PF to report private funds. Please see Appendix E for definitions of other capitalized
terms used in this report.
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II
Gross and Net Assets
A
Aggregate Assets by Fund Type over Time
Table 3: Aggregate Private Fund Gross Asset Value (GAV) ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 8.
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Fund Type
Hedge Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Private Equity Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Other Private Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Real Estate Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
6,025
4,922
1,889
1,352
981
377
352
273
272
39
9,936
2015Q1
6,432
5,312
1,882
1,352
976
382
352
289
287
39
10,352
2015Q2
6,350
5,278
1,884
1,351
981
384
352
265
263
39
10,255
2015Q3
6,246
5,194
1,844
1,337
970
382
353
274
267
39
10,109
2015Q4
6,071
4,990
2,057
1,472
969
416
397
286
283
55
10,251
2016Q1
6,162
4,991
2,058
1,473
965
420
405
273
247
55
10,337
2016Q2
6,327
5,101
2,060
1,473
970
420
405
287
258
56
10,525
2016Q3
6,462
5,242
2,061
1,473
973
420
405
292
249
55
10,669
Table 4: Aggregate Private Fund Net Asset Value (NAV) ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 9.
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Fund Type
Hedge Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Private Equity Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Other Private Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Real Estate Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
3,402
2,669
1,746
1,275
869
113
280
272
271
37
6,719
2015Q1
3,581
2,838
1,741
1,274
875
115
280
286
284
37
6,916
2015Q2
3,591
2,867
1,742
1,273
877
116
280
264
262
37
6,908
5
2015Q3
3,480
2,762
1,704
1,259
867
116
281
274
267
37
6,759
2015Q4
3,457
2,736
1,882
1,377
868
135
319
285
282
52
6,998
2016Q1
3,407
2,653
1,881
1,378
864
138
323
272
246
52
6,937
2016Q2
3,434
2,669
1,883
1,378
869
138
323
285
256
53
6,985
2016Q3
3,494
2,736
1,883
1,378
874
139
323
290
247
52
7,056
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Figure 1: GAV and NAV Distributions
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
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20
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
NAV ($Billions)
Q4
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
14
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
15
20
20
14
Q4
GAV ($Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8 and 9.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
20
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
NAV ($Millions)
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
(b) Qualifying Hedge Fund NAV
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GAV ($Millions)
(a) Qualifying Hedge Fund GAV
(c) Section 4 Private Equity Fund GAV
(d) Section 4 Private Equity Fund NAV
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Figure 2: Ratio of GAV to NAV
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
0.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Ratio of GAV to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
2.5
20
20
14
Ratio of GAV to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8, 9, and 10.
3.0
(a) All Private Funds
(b) Qualifying Hedge Funds
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Borrowings
Table 5: Aggregate Borrowings (Percent of Aggregate GAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8, 12, and 43 (Third Month).
Fund Type
Securitized Asset Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Hedge Fund
Real Estate Fund
Private Equity Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Other Private Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
2014Q4
48.0
38.3
36.2
13.8
4.0
2.3
3.0
0.6
0.0
0.0
2015Q1
46.6
38.1
35.3
13.3
3.9
2.3
2.9
0.6
0.0
0.0
2015Q2
46.5
38.8
36.1
13.3
4.0
2.3
2.8
0.6
0.0
0.0
2015Q3
46.3
39.1
36.4
13.3
4.0
2.3
2.9
0.6
0.0
0.0
2015Q4
50.7
38.2
35.6
13.3
4.8
3.4
2.3
0.4
0.0
0.0
2016Q1
48.9
39.1
36.8
13.4
4.8
3.4
2.2
0.4
0.0
0.0
2016Q2
48.7
38.2
36.2
13.4
4.9
3.4
2.2
0.4
0.0
0.0
2016Q3
48.4
39.9
38.0
13.4
4.9
3.4
2.2
0.4
0.0
0.0
Figure 3: Distribution of Total Borrowings for All Private Funds
and Qualifying Hedge Funds
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
Total Borrowings ($Billions)
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
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14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Total Borrowings ($Millions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 12 and 43 (Third Month).
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14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
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(b) Qualifying Hedge Funds
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Figure 4: Ratio of Borrowings to NAV
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Ratio of Borrowings to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
20
20
14
Q
Ratio of Borrowings to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 10, 12, and 43 (Third Month).
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
(a) All Private Funds
(b) Qualifying Hedge Funds
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Fair Value Hierarchy
Table 6: Assets According to Fair Value Hierarchy ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 14.
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Cost-Based
2014Q4
2,819
2,619
2,212
1,488
2015Q1
2,377
2,313
2,152
1,266
2015Q2
2,356
2,353
2,161
1,270
2015Q3
2,299
2,359
2,144
1,255
2015Q4
2,741
2,451
2,337
1,756
2016Q1
2,473
2,140
2,265
1,589
2016Q2
2,457
2,071
2,258
1,548
2016Q3
2,478
2,064
2,271
1,546
Table 7: Liabilities According to Fair Value Hierarchy ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 14.
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Cost-Based
2014Q4
677
424
79
457
2015Q1
632
461
74
589
2015Q2
614
491
79
585
2015Q3
605
498
89
573
10
2015Q4
627
335
110
498
2016Q1
668
476
111
676
2016Q2
680
424
107
698
2016Q3
677
428
106
699
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Parallel Managed Accounts4
Table 8: Number of Funds with Parallel Managed Accounts
As reported on Form PF, Question 11.
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Type
Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Private Equity Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
710
398
210
227
60
51
***
16
14
***
1,419
2015Q1
717
388
207
233
63
51
***
17
15
***
1,415
2015Q2
702
391
210
246
63
51
***
17
15
***
1,406
2015Q3
709
386
208
246
63
51
***
15
12
***
1,404
2015Q4
698
409
249
246
82
49
***
14
13
***
1,454
2016Q1
692
411
249
233
82
52
***
16
15
***
1,455
2016Q2
695
409
249
235
82
52
***
15
15
***
1,455
2016Q3
690
412
248
232
82
52
***
15
15
***
1,452
Table 9: Aggregate Value in Parallel Managed Accounts ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 11.
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Type
Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Private Equity Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
720
1,443
107
516
16
11
***
349
345
***
2,727
2015Q1
771
1,413
94
544
16
11
***
363
359
***
2,750
2015Q2
698
1,411
94
528
16
11
***
347
343
***
2,659
2015Q3
665
1,399
94
489
16
11
***
278
271
***
2,544
2015Q4
654
1,329
96
478
19
10
***
250
245
***
2,495
2016Q1
612
1,325
96
437
19
11
***
321
316
***
2,521
2016Q2
632
1,307
96
458
19
11
***
306
306
***
2,508
2016Q3
598
1,361
96
436
19
11
***
312
312
***
2,533
4
Certain data points in the tables in this section and other sections may be masked to avoid possible disclosure of
proprietary information of individual Form PF filers.
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Figure 5: Parallel Managed Account Value Distributions
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Parallel Managed Assets ($Billions)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
20
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
20
14
Parallel Managed Assets ($Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 11.
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
(a) All Private Funds
(b) Qualifying Hedge Funds
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Fund Domiciles and Adviser Main Offices
Table 10: Fund Domicile (Percent of NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Question 9 and Form ADV.
Country
United States
Cayman Islands
Ireland
Virgin Islands, British
Luxembourg
Bermuda
United Kingdom
Other
Country
Cayman Islands
United States
Virgin Islands, British
Ireland
Bermuda
Luxembourg
Other
Country
Ireland
United States
Cayman Islands
Other
Country
United States
Cayman Islands
United Kingdom
Bermuda
Canada
Other
All Private Funds
2014Q4 2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
49.6
49.3
49.4
49.4
50.1
37.7
37.9
38.0
38.0
37.8
4.7
4.6
4.6
4.6
3.9
2.6
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.9
2.0
1.9
1.9
2.2
Qualifying Hedge Funds
2014Q4 2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
55.4
55.9
55.6
55.6
55.7
31.5
31.2
31.5
31.5
31.9
6.1
6.2
6.0
6.0
5.4
2.4
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.5
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.9
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9
Section 3 Liquidity Funds
2014Q4 2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
***
***
***
***
***
30.6
32.8
32.1
32.2
35.0
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Section 4 Private Equity Funds
2014Q4 2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
63.3
63.5
63.5
63.2
62.3
30.7
30.7
30.6
30.8
30.0
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.2
2.6
13
2016Q1
50.7
37.4
3.8
2.4
1.3
1.3
1.0
2.1
2016Q2
50.7
37.3
3.9
2.3
1.4
1.3
1.1
2.1
2016Q3
50.8
37.2
3.9
2.3
1.5
1.2
1.1
2.1
2016Q1
54.7
32.7
5.7
2.6
1.4
1.2
1.8
2016Q2
54.5
33.0
5.7
2.5
1.4
1.2
1.7
2016Q3
53.8
33.7
5.5
2.6
1.4
1.3
1.7
2016Q1
***
36.5
***
***
2016Q2
***
34.2
***
***
2016Q3
***
34.1
***
***
2016Q1
62.4
30.0
2.5
1.3
1.2
2.6
2016Q2
62.3
30.0
2.5
1.3
1.2
2.6
2016Q3
62.3
30.0
2.5
1.3
1.2
2.6
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Table 11: Adviser Main Office Location (Percent of NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Question 9 and Form ADV.
Country
United States
United Kingdom
Other
2014Q4
89.6
6.4
3.9
Country
United States
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Australia
Other
2014Q4
89.8
4.9
***
***
2.8
Country
United States
United Kingdom
France
2014Q4
63.6
***
***
Country
United States
Canada
Other
2014Q4
97.8
***
***
All Private Funds
2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
89.6
89.5
89.4
89.9
6.4
6.4
6.6
6.3
4.0
4.1
4.0
3.8
Qualifying Hedge Funds
2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
90.4
90.1
90.1
89.2
4.9
4.9
5.1
5.6
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
2.4
2.5
2.4
2.6
Section 3 Liquidity Funds
2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
65.6
64.0
64.9
57.4
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Section 4 Private Equity Funds
2015Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4
97.8
97.8
97.7
97.2
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
14
2016Q1
89.6
6.5
3.9
2016Q2
89.6
6.5
3.9
2016Q3
89.7
6.5
3.8
2016Q1
89.3
5.7
***
***
2.5
2016Q2
89.5
5.6
***
***
2.4
2016Q3
89.4
5.7
***
***
2.4
2016Q1
58.4
***
***
2016Q2
59.4
***
***
2016Q3
64.1
***
***
2016Q1
97.2
***
***
2016Q2
97.2
***
***
2016Q3
97.2
***
***
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Beneficial Ownership
Table 12: Beneficial Ownership for All Private Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Other
Pension Plans
U.S. Individuals
Non-Profits
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
Insurance Companies
Non-U.S. Individuals
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
Banking/Thrift Inst.
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
2014Q4
1,357
859
766
844
741
690
361
263
193
185
142
89
116
90
2015Q1
1,376
868
777
885
759
714
363
268
212
189
148
123
116
93
2015Q2
1,372
872
790
891
761
710
362
268
205
180
149
118
113
92
2015Q3
1,344
854
770
867
743
689
363
264
204
180
143
110
113
92
2015Q4
1,360
895
896
889
759
707
382
278
201
169
147
106
112
99
2016Q1
1,327
908
881
880
766
702
381
274
196
163
144
123
107
87
2016Q2
1,323
917
894
891
769
700
385
276
199
171
149
120
104
89
2016Q3
1,321
931
919
906
777
720
386
275
200
170
145
119
97
90
2016Q2
18.9
13.1
12.8
12.8
11.0
10.0
5.5
4.0
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.7
1.5
1.3
2016Q3
18.7
13.2
13.0
12.8
11.0
10.2
5.5
3.9
2.8
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.3
Table 13: Beneficial Ownership for All Private Funds
(Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Other
Pension Plans
U.S. Individuals
Non-Profits
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
Insurance Companies
Non-U.S. Individuals
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
Banking/Thrift Inst.
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
2014Q4
20.2
12.8
11.4
12.6
11.0
10.3
5.4
3.9
2.9
2.8
2.1
1.3
1.7
1.3
2015Q1
19.9
12.5
11.2
12.8
11.0
10.3
5.3
3.9
3.1
2.7
2.1
1.8
1.7
1.3
15
2015Q2
19.9
12.6
11.4
12.9
11.0
10.3
5.2
3.9
3.0
2.6
2.2
1.7
1.6
1.3
2015Q3
19.9
12.6
11.4
12.8
11.0
10.2
5.4
3.9
3.0
2.7
2.1
1.6
1.7
1.4
2015Q4
19.4
12.8
12.8
12.7
10.8
10.1
5.5
4.0
2.9
2.4
2.1
1.5
1.6
1.4
2016Q1
19.1
13.1
12.7
12.7
11.0
10.1
5.5
3.9
2.8
2.3
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.3
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Table 14: Beneficial Ownership for Qualifying Hedge Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
Non-Profits
Pension Plans
Other
U.S. Individuals
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
Non-U.S. Individuals
Insurance Companies
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Banking/Thrift Inst.
2014Q4
558
357
334
300
321
256
133
49
93
68
65
59
41
33
2015Q1
581
379
366
322
340
264
134
81
91
71
68
56
44
38
2015Q2
583
382
374
340
341
269
134
76
90
70
68
57
44
37
2015Q3
558
370
361
327
324
261
134
69
86
67
67
55
44
35
2015Q4
550
370
358
334
316
265
136
63
83
66
68
50
42
31
2016Q1
513
363
347
323
305
272
137
77
77
64
64
48
31
30
2016Q2
510
358
352
333
308
278
136
76
76
65
65
46
32
32
2016Q3
504
378
364
356
319
291
140
75
69
66
65
46
33
30
2016Q2
19.1
13.4
13.2
12.5
11.5
10.4
5.1
2.9
2.8
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.2
1.2
2016Q3
18.4
13.8
13.3
13.0
11.7
10.6
5.1
2.7
2.5
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.2
1.1
Table 15: Beneficial Ownership for Qualifying Hedge Funds
(Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
Non-Profits
Pension Plans
Other
U.S. Individuals
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
Non-U.S. Individuals
Insurance Companies
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Banking/Thrift Inst.
2014Q4
20.9
13.4
12.5
11.3
12.0
9.6
5.0
1.8
3.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
1.5
1.3
2015Q1
20.5
13.4
12.9
11.4
12.0
9.3
4.7
2.9
3.2
2.5
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.3
16
2015Q2
20.3
13.3
13.0
11.9
11.9
9.4
4.7
2.6
3.1
2.4
2.4
2.0
1.5
1.3
2015Q3
20.2
13.4
13.1
11.8
11.7
9.4
4.9
2.5
3.1
2.4
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.3
2015Q4
20.1
13.5
13.1
12.2
11.6
9.7
5.0
2.3
3.0
2.4
2.5
1.8
1.5
1.1
2016Q1
19.3
13.7
13.1
12.2
11.5
10.2
5.1
2.9
2.9
2.4
2.4
1.8
1.2
1.1
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Table 16: Beneficial Ownership for Section 3 Liquidity Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
Other
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
Banking/Thrift Inst.
Insurance Companies
Pension Plans
Non-U.S. Individuals
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Non-Profits
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
U.S. Individuals
2014Q4
75
40
63
15
***
14
10
5
20
11
***
***
***
0
2015Q1
86
44
45
17
***
***
9
6
35
***
***
***
***
0
2015Q2
77
36
44
17
***
***
9
5
31
***
***
***
***
0
2015Q3
86
43
42
13
***
***
8
6
29
***
***
***
***
***
2015Q4
82
45
51
16
***
***
8
5
28
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q1
79
***
38
17
***
***
7
5
17
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q2
79
***
38
17
***
***
8
5
17
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q3
80
60
40
18
***
***
8
***
4
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q2
30.8
***
14.7
6.6
***
***
3.3
1.8
6.8
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q3
32.3
24.2
16.2
7.1
***
***
3.2
***
1.6
***
***
***
***
***
Table 17: Beneficial Ownership for Section 3 Liquidity Funds
(Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
Private Funds
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
Other
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
Banking/Thrift Inst.
Insurance Companies
Pension Plans
Non-U.S. Individuals
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Non-Profits
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
U.S. Individuals
2014Q4
27.7
14.9
23.4
5.6
***
5.2
3.5
1.9
7.3
4.1
***
***
***
0.0
2015Q1
30.5
15.6
15.7
5.9
***
***
3.2
2.0
12.3
***
***
***
***
0.0
17
2015Q2
29.5
13.6
16.9
6.5
***
***
3.3
2.0
11.7
***
***
***
***
0.0
2015Q3
32.2
16.1
15.8
4.7
***
***
3.0
2.1
10.8
***
***
***
***
***
2015Q4
29.0
15.8
17.9
5.8
***
***
2.9
1.9
10.0
***
***
***
***
***
2016Q1
32.2
***
15.5
7.1
***
***
2.9
1.9
6.9
***
***
***
***
***
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Table 18: Beneficial Ownership for Section 4 Private Equity Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Private Funds
Other
Pension Plans
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
U.S. Individuals
Non-Profits
Insurance Companies
Non-U.S. Individuals
Banking/Thrift Inst.
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
2014Q4
300
277
110
123
124
79
80
75
33
35
16
11
3
1
2015Q1
301
278
110
123
124
79
80
76
32
35
16
11
3
1
2015Q2
301
277
110
123
124
79
80
76
32
35
16
11
3
1
2015Q3
297
276
108
119
123
79
79
75
32
35
16
11
3
1
2015Q4
326
270
140
137
132
95
87
84
35
32
19
15
5
1
2016Q1
326
270
140
138
132
95
87
84
35
32
19
15
5
1
2016Q2
326
270
140
137
132
95
87
84
35
32
19
15
5
1
2016Q3
326
270
140
137
132
95
87
84
35
32
19
15
5
1
Table 19: Beneficial Ownership for Section 4 Private Equity Funds
(Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 16.
Type
State/Muni. Govt. Pension Plans
Private Funds
Other
Pension Plans
Sov. Wealth Funds and For. Official Inst.
U.S. Individuals
Non-Profits
Insurance Companies
Non-U.S. Individuals
Banking/Thrift Inst.
State/Muni. Govt. Entities
Unknown Non-U.S. Investors
SEC-Registered Investment Companies
Broker-Dealers
2014Q4
23.6
21.8
8.6
9.6
9.7
6.2
6.3
5.9
2.6
2.8
1.2
0.9
0.2
0.1
2015Q1
23.6
21.8
8.6
9.7
9.7
6.2
6.3
5.9
2.5
2.8
1.2
0.9
0.2
0.1
18
2015Q2
23.6
21.8
8.6
9.7
9.7
6.2
6.3
5.9
2.5
2.8
1.2
0.9
0.2
0.1
2015Q3
23.6
21.9
8.6
9.4
9.8
6.3
6.3
6.0
2.5
2.8
1.2
0.9
0.2
0.1
2015Q4
23.7
19.6
10.2
10.0
9.6
6.9
6.3
6.1
2.6
2.3
1.4
1.1
0.4
0.0
2016Q1
23.7
19.6
10.2
10.0
9.6
6.9
6.3
6.1
2.5
2.3
1.4
1.1
0.4
0.0
2016Q2
23.7
19.6
10.2
10.0
9.6
6.9
6.3
6.1
2.5
2.3
1.4
1.1
0.4
0.0
2016Q3
23.7
19.6
10.2
10.0
9.6
6.9
6.3
6.1
2.5
2.3
1.4
1.1
0.4
0.0
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Derivatives
Table 20: Aggregate Derivative Notional ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 13 and 44 (Third Month).
The “Total” row shows the total reported, and will not equal the sum of the preceding rows,
because the rows are not mutually exclusive.
Type
Hedge Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Private Equity Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
14,584
13,118
127
66
60
13
27
***
0
***
14,800
2015Q1
14,452
13,123
121
69
60
13
29
***
***
***
14,667
2015Q2
13,787
12,550
106
71
60
13
29
***
***
***
14,007
2015Q3
14,032
12,785
107
73
60
13
28
***
***
***
14,253
2015Q4
12,960
11,852
103
54
42
21
12
***
***
***
13,149
2016Q1
13,912
12,716
103
54
42
21
11
***
***
***
14,097
2016Q2
14,130
12,817
103
54
42
21
11
***
***
***
14,319
2016Q3
15,743
14,489
106
53
42
21
10
***
***
***
15,935
Table 21: Aggregate Derivative Notional (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 13, and 44 (Third Month).
Type
Hedge Fund
Qualifying Hedge Fund
Other Private Fund
Private Equity Fund
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
Real Estate Fund
Securitized Asset Fund
Liquidity Fund
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
Venture Capital Fund
Total
2014Q4
428.6
491.4
14.7
3.8
4.7
4.6
23.5
***
0.0
***
220.3
2015Q1
403.5
462.4
13.8
4.0
4.7
4.6
25.5
***
***
***
212.1
2015Q2
383.9
437.8
12.1
4.1
4.7
4.6
25.1
***
***
***
202.8
19
2015Q3
403.2
462.9
12.4
4.3
4.7
4.6
24.6
***
***
***
210.9
2015Q4
374.8
433.2
11.9
2.9
3.1
6.7
8.6
***
***
***
187.9
2016Q1
408.3
479.2
11.9
2.9
3.1
6.7
8.2
***
***
***
203.2
2016Q2
411.4
480.2
11.9
2.8
3.1
6.7
7.7
***
***
***
205.0
2016Q3
450.6
529.6
12.1
2.8
3.1
6.7
7.5
***
***
***
225.8
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Figure 6: Distribution of Derivative Notional Values
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Total Derivative Value ($Billions)
Winsorized (limits=[1%,99%])
20
20
14
Q
20 4
15
Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
Total Derivative Value ($Billions)
Winsorized (limits=[1%,99%])
As reported on Form PF, Questions 13 and 44 (Third Month).
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
(a) All Private Funds
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(b) Qualifying Hedge Funds
High Frequency Trading
Table 22: Number of Hedge Funds Using
High Frequency Trading (HFT) Strategies
As reported on Form PF, Question 21.
Fraction of NAV
0%
Less than 100%
100% or More
2014Q4
7,182
45
28
2015Q1
7,323
39
25
2015Q2
7,342
39
24
2015Q3
7,408
33
10
2015Q4
7,374
40
8
2016Q1
7,451
63
6
2016Q2
7,467
64
7
2016Q3
7,502
70
6
Table 23: Hedge Fund Assets Managed Using HFT Strategies ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 21.
Fraction of NAV
0%
Less than 100%
100% or More
2014Q4
3,300
35
32
2015Q1
3,470
41
34
2015Q2
3,479
43
36
2015Q3
3,365
43
34
20
2015Q4
3,336
77
2
2016Q1
3,284
84
2
2016Q2
3,318
83
2
2016Q3
3,374
84
2
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Table 24: Percent of Aggregate Hedge Fund Net Asset Value
Reported by Top Hedge Funds Sorted by Net Asset Value
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 10.
Top 10
Top 25
Top 50
Top 100
Top 250
Top 500
2014Q4
8.0
13.7
19.9
29.1
44.7
58.9
2015Q1
8.4
14.4
20.8
29.8
45.4
59.4
2015Q2
8.1
14.4
20.9
29.8
45.4
59.3
2015Q3
8.0
14.1
20.6
29.3
44.7
58.4
2015Q4
7.9
14.0
20.8
29.5
44.8
58.5
2016Q1
7.9
13.7
20.5
29.2
44.4
57.9
2016Q2
7.8
13.6
20.4
29.1
44.2
57.7
2016Q3
7.9
13.8
20.6
29.2
44.3
57.7
Table 25: Percent of Aggregate Hedge Fund Gross Asset Value
Reported by Top Hedge Funds Sorted by Gross Asset Value
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8 and 10.
Top 10
Top 25
Top 50
Top 100
Top 250
Top 500
2014Q4
13.0
21.2
29.0
38.5
53.9
66.6
2015Q1
14.6
23.1
30.4
40.0
55.2
67.6
2015Q2
13.5
21.7
29.3
39.1
54.4
67.0
2015Q3
14.6
23.1
30.4
40.0
54.8
67.1
2015Q4
13.5
21.4
28.8
38.9
53.7
66.1
2016Q1
15.0
23.3
30.5
40.1
54.4
66.5
2016Q2
15.0
23.6
31.2
40.8
54.9
66.8
2016Q3
14.4
22.9
31.2
41.0
55.2
67.0
Table 26: Percent of Aggregate Hedge Fund Borrowings
Reported by Top Hedge Funds Sorted by Borrowings
As reported on Form PF, Questions 12 and 43 (Month 3).
Top 10
Top 25
Top 50
Top 100
Top 250
Top 500
2014Q4
31.4
42.2
54.3
66.0
81.0
90.0
2015Q1
32.7
43.5
54.3
66.3
81.1
90.1
2015Q2
31.4
42.3
53.3
65.3
80.3
89.7
2015Q3
32.6
43.5
54.7
66.6
81.1
90.1
21
2015Q4
30.6
41.1
52.4
65.0
79.8
89.2
2016Q1
32.7
43.9
54.5
66.3
80.6
89.5
2016Q2
32.8
45.4
56.2
67.7
80.8
89.6
2016Q3
32.8
45.5
56.6
68.7
81.8
90.2
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Table 27: Percent of Aggregate Hedge Fund Derivative Notional Value
Reported by Top Hedge Funds Sorted by Derivative Notional Value
As reported on Form PF, Questions 13 and 44 (Month 3).
Top 10
Top 25
Top 50
Top 100
Top 250
Top 500
2014Q4
50.6
63.3
72.4
81.1
90.3
95.4
2015Q1
47.1
60.3
70.4
80.0
89.8
95.1
2015Q2
45.3
58.5
68.5
78.7
89.3
94.8
2015Q3
46.0
61.0
71.1
80.2
89.9
95.2
2015Q4
47.5
60.2
69.8
78.9
89.2
94.8
2016Q1
49.2
61.6
71.1
79.7
89.7
95.1
2016Q2
49.3
62.0
71.0
80.1
89.9
95.1
2016Q3
55.8
66.7
74.4
82.3
91.1
95.8
Table 28: Percent of Aggregate Hedge Fund Gross Notional Exposure
Reported by Top Hedge Funds Sorted by Gross Notional Exposure
As reported on Form PF, Questions 26 and 30 (Month 3).
Top 10
Top 25
Top 50
Top 100
Top 250
Top 500
2014Q4
27.8
41.7
53.8
66.3
81.1
91.2
2015Q1
27.0
41.8
53.9
66.2
81.4
91.2
2015Q2
27.4
41.7
53.1
65.2
80.7
90.8
2015Q3
28.5
44.8
56.3
67.6
81.9
91.3
22
2015Q4
29.4
43.3
55.0
66.7
81.5
91.1
2016Q1
32.7
46.4
57.9
68.9
82.7
91.8
2016Q2
33.2
45.9
56.7
68.2
82.2
91.3
2016Q3
37.6
49.8
60.0
70.4
83.3
91.7
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Fund Advisers
Economic Leverage
Figure 7: Ratio of Hedge Fund Gross Notional Exposure to Net Asset Value
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
20
20
1
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
Ratio of GNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
4-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
Ratio of GNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 26.
(a) Gross Exposure with Interest Rate Derivatives (IRDs)
23
(b) Gross Exposure without IRDs
(a) Long Exposure with IRDs
8
6
4
2
0
(c) Short Exposure with IRDs
24
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
0
14
-1
2
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
4
20
6
Ratio of LNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
8
14
-1
10
Ratio of SNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
4-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
20
1
Ratio of LNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
10
20
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
15
20
-12
14
20
Ratio of SNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
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Figure 8: Ratio of Hedge Fund Long Notional Exposure (LNE) and
Short Notional Exposure (SNE) to Net Asset Value Distribution
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 26.
10
8
6
4
2
0
(b) Long Exposure without IRDs
10
8
6
4
2
0
(d) Short Exposure without IRDs
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Table 29: Large Hedge Fund Adviser Asset and Exposure Concentration
(Percent of Total Reported)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 26.
Month
2014-10
2014-11
2014-12
2015-01
2015-02
2015-03
2015-04
2015-05
2015-06
2015-07
2015-08
2015-09
2015-10
2015-11
2015-12
2016-01
2016-02
2016-03
2016-04
2016-05
2016-06
2016-07
2016-08
2016-09
Top 10 Advisers (NAV)
20.6
20.6
20.6
17.3
17.2
17.2
17.5
17.5
17.5
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.1
17.1
17.2
17.6
17.4
17.4
17.9
18.0
18.0
17.9
17.9
18.0
Top 20 Advisers (NAV)
30.0
30.0
30.0
26.8
26.7
26.7
26.8
26.8
26.8
26.7
26.7
26.8
26.8
26.8
26.9
27.5
27.3
27.3
27.7
27.9
27.9
27.9
27.9
28.0
25
Top 10 Advisers (GNE)
41.6
42.1
41.1
40.0
40.1
37.9
37.8
39.0
37.2
39.4
40.1
39.9
40.6
41.5
37.0
39.5
41.6
38.6
39.3
40.3
38.0
41.0
42.0
42.2
Top 20 Advisers (GNE)
54.2
54.5
53.4
53.1
53.2
51.8
52.3
53.0
51.6
53.7
54.0
54.4
54.7
55.7
51.3
53.2
54.5
51.6
53.2
53.8
52.1
55.0
55.7
55.9
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Table 30: Aggregate Portfolio Turnover ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 27.
Month
2014-10
2014-11
2014-12
2015-01
2015-02
2015-03
2015-04
2015-05
2015-06
2015-07
2015-08
2015-09
2015-10
2015-11
2015-12
2016-01
2016-02
2016-03
2016-04
2016-05
2016-06
2016-07
2016-08
2016-09
Futures
12,662
8,427
11,353
9,726
10,042
11,429
7,521
9,177
12,231
8,270
10,121
10,025
7,499
8,896
9,844
8,762
10,272
11,639
8,478
9,578
12,912
7,647
9,563
11,717
Sov. and muni. bonds
2,760
1,983
2,210
2,339
2,304
2,375
2,673
2,460
2,837
2,035
2,293
2,437
2,200
2,136
2,046
2,264
2,441
2,105
2,070
2,585
2,792
2,346
2,514
3,111
Listed equities
2,304
1,534
1,656
1,812
1,712
1,858
1,993
1,916
1,957
2,112
2,103
1,876
7,583
6,658
7,098
2,190
2,239
2,036
1,973
1,967
2,107
1,823
1,874
1,937
Corporate bonds
118
88
74
92
109
124
112
104
90
99
74
91
100
85
70
110
101
119
111
109
99
89
90
104
Convertible bonds
20
17
17
17
23
25
23
23
22
15
14
17
20
16
19
15
15
18
22
17
21
14
19
20
Total
17,864
12,049
15,310
13,987
14,191
15,810
12,321
13,679
17,136
12,531
14,605
14,446
17,403
17,792
19,077
13,341
15,066
15,917
12,654
14,256
17,931
11,919
14,060
16,889
Figure 9: Distributions of Portfolio Turnover
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 27.
Ratio of Turnover to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[1%,99%])
50
40
30
20
10
15
10
5
0
20
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
0
20
20
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
Total Turnover ($Billions)
Winsorized (limits=[1%,99%])
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(b) Total Turnover to NAV Ratio
26
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Table 31: Large Hedge Fund Adviser Hedge Fund
Region Exposure ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 28.
Region
North America
Europe EEA
Asia
South America
Europe Other
Supranational
Middle East
Africa
2014Q4
3,954
1,129
612
92
71
39
14
20
2015Q1
3,969
1,234
605
86
73
41
17
24
2015Q2
3,965
1,197
611
91
73
34
16
19
2015Q3
3,845
1,170
573
94
69
34
18
22
2015Q4
3,767
1,095
578
90
66
33
23
21
2016Q1
3,878
1,218
623
101
61
30
22
21
2016Q2
3,945
1,199
605
91
63
30
21
20
2016Q3
4,111
1,221
616
91
67
33
20
19
Table 32: Large Hedge Fund Adviser Hedge Fund
Region Exposure (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 28.
Region
North America
Europe EEA
Asia
South America
Europe Other
Supranational
Middle East
Africa
2014Q4
129.9
37.1
20.1
3.0
2.3
1.3
0.5
0.7
2015Q1
131.6
40.9
20.0
2.9
2.4
1.4
0.6
0.8
2015Q2
130.5
39.4
20.1
3.0
2.4
1.1
0.5
0.6
2015Q3
132.1
40.2
19.7
3.2
2.4
1.2
0.6
0.8
27
2015Q4
129.0
37.5
19.8
3.1
2.3
1.1
0.8
0.7
2016Q1
134.0
42.1
21.5
3.5
2.1
1.0
0.8
0.7
2016Q2
136.4
41.5
20.9
3.2
2.2
1.0
0.7
0.7
2016Q3
138.5
41.2
20.8
3.1
2.3
1.1
0.7
0.6
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Table 33: Large Hedge Fund Adviser Hedge Fund
Country Exposure ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 28.
Country
United States
Japan
China (Inc. Hong Kong)
Brazil
India
Russia
2014Q4
3,757
237
142
41
27
10
2015Q1
3,762
230
149
41
33
9
2015Q2
3,786
254
161
39
33
9
2015Q3
3,658
249
137
45
31
7
2015Q4
3,597
259
145
41
30
8
2016Q1
3,637
291
140
42
29
11
2016Q2
3,660
265
129
35
30
13
2016Q3
3,924
265
137
36
36
15
2016Q2
126.5
9.2
4.5
1.2
1.0
0.4
2016Q3
132.2
8.9
4.6
1.2
1.2
0.5
Table 34: Large Hedge Fund Adviser Hedge Fund
Country Exposure (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 3(a) and 28.
Country
United States
Japan
China (Inc. Hong Kong)
Brazil
India
Russia
2014Q4
123.4
7.8
4.7
1.3
0.9
0.3
2015Q1
124.7
7.6
5.0
1.4
1.1
0.3
2015Q2
124.6
8.3
5.3
1.3
1.1
0.3
28
2015Q3
125.7
8.5
4.7
1.5
1.1
0.2
2015Q4
123.2
8.9
5.0
1.4
1.0
0.3
2016Q1
125.7
10.1
4.8
1.4
1.0
0.4
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Economic Leverage
Figure 10: Ratio of Qualifying Hedge Fund Gross Notional Exposure to Net Asset Value
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
20
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Ratio of GNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 10, 26, and 30.
20
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Ratio of GNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
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(a) Including IRDs
(b) Excluding IRDs
29
-12
14
(c) SNE Including IRDs
30
(a) LNE Including IRDs
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
15
20
-12
14
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Ratio of SNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
14
20
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
20
Ratio of LNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
Ratio of LNE (w/o IRDs) to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
20
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
20
20
Ratio of SNE to NAV
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
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Figure 11: Ratio of Qualifying Hedge Fund Long Notional Exposure (LNE) and
Short Notional Exposure (SNE) to Net Asset Value
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 10, 26, and 30.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(b) LNE Excluding IRDs
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(d) SNE Excluding IRDs
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Gross Exposure by Strategy5
Table 35: Exposures of Hedge Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 20.
Category
Equity
Other
Relative Value
Macro
Event Driven
Credit
Managed Futures/CTA
Investment in other funds
Total
Strategy
Subtotal
Long/Short
Market Neutral
Long Bias
Short Bias
Subtotal
Subtotal
F.I. Sov.
F.I. Asset Backed
F.I. Corp.
F.I. Conv. Arb.
Volatility Arb.
Subtotal
Global Macro
Commodity
Currency
Active Trading
Subtotal
Distressed/Restruct.
Equity
Risk Arb./Merger Arb.
Subtotal
Long/Short
Asset Based Lending
Subtotal
Quantitative
Fundamental
Subtotal
Total
2014Q4
1,508
924
309
270
5
750
717
470
128
51
49
19
438
330
59
48
1
403
178
138
88
299
272
27
90
***
***
49
4,254
2015Q1
1,609
983
***
265
***
764
842
578
139
53
50
21
476
380
47
48
1
417
185
150
82
291
261
29
96
***
***
50
4,544
2015Q2
1,646
1,005
349
285
7
755
787
524
144
49
48
23
515
440
43
32
1
430
182
151
97
302
270
33
91
***
***
49
4,576
2015Q3
1,558
936
348
268
6
745
782
536
139
45
39
24
559
485
38
33
2
386
179
126
81
286
251
35
94
***
***
48
4,459
2015Q4
1,528
926
317
278
6
735
722
491
129
41
38
23
546
474
36
34
2
377
173
111
93
279
249
30
98
***
***
45
4,329
2016Q1
1,407
867
266
268
5
811
785
548
127
45
38
28
559
486
35
***
***
361
172
97
92
357
316
41
106
***
***
40
4,426
2016Q2
1,421
853
288
273
6
826
783
542
129
42
35
34
601
523
38
***
***
327
166
85
76
364
328
36
123
117
6
42
4,487
2016Q3
1,490
881
321
284
5
835
765
518
130
43
38
36
674
599
37
***
***
337
173
92
73
267
228
40
132
***
***
41
4,541
5
Form PF Question 20 requires advisers to indicate which strategies best describe the reporting fund’s strategies
including a good faith estimate of the reporting fund’s allocation among strategies, and provides a list of investment
strategies for this purpose. Form PF does not define the investment strategies listed by Question 20.
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Table 36: Exposures of Hedge Funds (Percent of NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 20.
Category
Equity
Other
Relative Value
Macro
Event Driven
Credit
Managed Futures/CTA
Investment in other funds
Total
Strategy
Subtotal
Long/Short
Market Neutral
Long Bias
Short Bias
Subtotal
Subtotal
F.I. Sov.
F.I. Asset Backed
F.I. Corp.
F.I. Conv. Arb.
Volatility Arb.
Subtotal
Global Macro
Commodity
Currency
Active Trading
Subtotal
Distressed/Restruct.
Equity
Risk Arb./Merger Arb.
Subtotal
Long/Short
Asset Based Lending
Subtotal
Quantitative
Fundamental
Subtotal
Total
2014Q4
53.9
33.0
11.1
9.6
0.2
26.8
25.6
16.8
4.6
1.8
1.7
0.7
15.7
11.8
2.1
1.7
0.0
14.4
6.3
4.9
3.1
10.7
9.7
1.0
3.2
***
***
1.8
152.1
2015Q1
53.7
32.8
***
8.8
***
25.5
28.1
19.3
4.6
1.8
1.7
0.7
15.9
12.7
1.6
1.6
0.0
13.9
6.2
5.0
2.7
9.7
8.7
1.0
3.2
***
***
1.7
151.7
32
2015Q2
55.6
33.9
11.8
9.6
0.2
25.5
26.6
17.7
4.8
1.7
1.6
0.8
17.4
14.9
1.4
1.1
0.0
14.5
6.1
5.1
3.3
10.2
9.1
1.1
3.1
***
***
1.7
154.5
2015Q3
54.4
32.6
12.1
9.4
0.2
26.0
27.3
18.7
4.8
1.6
1.4
0.8
19.5
16.9
1.3
1.2
0.1
13.5
6.3
4.4
2.8
10.0
8.8
1.2
3.3
***
***
1.7
155.6
2015Q4
53.9
32.7
11.2
9.8
0.2
25.9
25.5
17.3
4.6
1.4
1.3
0.8
19.2
16.7
1.3
1.2
0.1
13.3
6.1
3.9
3.3
9.8
8.8
1.1
3.5
***
***
1.6
152.7
2016Q1
51.0
31.4
9.6
9.7
0.2
29.4
28.5
19.8
4.6
1.6
1.4
1.0
20.3
17.6
1.3
***
***
13.1
6.2
3.5
3.3
12.9
11.5
1.5
3.8
***
***
1.4
160.4
2016Q2
51.3
30.8
10.4
9.9
0.2
29.8
28.3
19.6
4.7
1.5
1.3
1.2
21.7
18.9
1.4
***
***
11.8
6.0
3.1
2.7
13.2
11.9
1.3
4.5
4.2
0.2
1.5
162.1
2016Q3
52.3
30.9
11.3
9.9
0.2
29.3
26.8
18.2
4.5
1.5
1.3
1.3
23.6
21.0
1.3
***
***
11.8
6.1
3.2
2.5
9.4
8.0
1.4
4.6
***
***
1.4
159.3
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Leverage by Strategy
Table 37: Asset Weighted-Average Ratio of GAV to NAV
by Strategy
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8, 9, 10, and 20.
Strategy
Relative Value
Macro
Multi-Strategy
Equity
Credit
Other
Event Driven
Managed Futures/CTA
Investment in other funds
2014Q4
4.3
2.5
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.1
2015Q1
4.9
2.3
1.8
1.6
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
2015Q2
4.2
2.2
2.4
1.6
1.6
1.3
1.4
1.2
1.1
2015Q3
4.6
2.5
2.2
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
2015Q4
4.3
2.5
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.2
1.1
2016Q1
4.5
2.8
1.9
1.6
1.5
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
2016Q2
4.8
3.1
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
2016Q3
4.1
3.1
2.4
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.1
Table 38: Asset Weighted-Average Ratio of GNE to NAV
by Strategy
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 10, 20, 26, and 30 (Third Month).
Strategy
Macro
Relative Value
Multi-Strategy
Managed Futures/CTA
Other
Equity
Credit
Event Driven
Investment in other funds
2014Q4
15.9
14.4
5.5
8.6
3.8
2.9
6.4
2.2
1.9
2015Q1
15.7
15.7
5.6
7.8
3.6
3.2
5.6
2.2
1.7
2015Q2
15.8
13.4
7.7
10.2
3.0
3.2
5.3
2.3
1.7
2015Q3
17.3
15.3
7.3
13.5
3.8
3.1
4.9
2.2
1.4
2015Q4
16.7
15.0
6.0
10.6
3.8
3.2
4.1
2.1
1.5
2016Q1
20.0
16.2
6.9
9.6
4.1
3.4
4.1
2.1
1.9
2016Q2
17.0
17.1
7.1
7.2
4.5
3.1
4.0
2.1
1.4
2016Q3
17.5
16.8
10.9
8.0
4.6
3.1
2.9
2.0
1.5
Table 39: Asset Weighted-Average Percent of Unencumbered Cash
by Strategy
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 10, 20, and 33 (Third Month).
Strategy
Managed Futures/CTA
Macro
Other
Multi-Strategy
Relative Value
Event Driven
Equity
Credit
Investment in other funds
2014Q4
61.0
46.7
25.9
21.2
24.5
10.9
11.3
15.3
19.5
2015Q1
52.6
46.7
27.0
23.1
20.9
9.3
10.7
14.1
19.7
2015Q2
64.0
45.4
25.3
24.4
23.3
8.6
11.7
14.4
18.8
33
2015Q3
57.5
45.4
25.6
28.7
22.0
8.6
12.0
13.2
17.7
2015Q4
68.6
44.7
24.9
26.3
27.1
10.8
13.1
14.0
12.1
2016Q1
57.2
44.0
24.6
25.6
27.8
10.0
13.1
12.0
10.3
2016Q2
68.1
42.8
26.5
26.4
27.3
11.9
13.9
14.1
7.7
2016Q3
68.7
40.9
26.8
26.8
21.3
11.7
11.2
11.1
6.2
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Investment Exposures
Table 40: Aggregate Qualifying Hedge Fund Gross Notional Exposure
by Asset Type ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 26 and 30.
Cash/Cash Equivalents
Securities - Equities
Securities - Treasuries
Securities - G10 (non-US)
Securities - MBS
Securities - Corp. Bonds
Securities - Other Bonds
Securities - ABS (non-MBS)
Securities - Conv. Bonds
Derivatives - IR
Derivatives - FX
Derivatives - Equity
Derivatives - Credit
Derivatives - Commodity
Derivatives - Other
Repurchase Agreements
Other
2014Q4
689
2,114
927
794
259
234
219
82
73
3,160
2,527
911
972
292
113
962
620
2015Q1
680
2,231
1,034
810
248
270
215
82
82
3,558
2,796
979
859
263
142
1,046
695
2015Q2
677
2,328
1,034
759
265
261
201
88
79
3,656
2,518
1,023
841
268
146
1,038
649
2015Q3
684
2,136
1,054
712
279
249
209
90
105
4,002
2,586
871
773
221
137
1,101
659
2015Q4
701
2,161
939
690
250
236
206
82
64
3,935
2,366
883
681
212
123
961
614
2016Q1
717
2,039
999
735
237
245
208
79
67
4,571
2,632
947
718
246
133
1,032
642
2016Q2
729
2,001
1,058
722
250
243
233
73
64
4,207
2,566
1,007
596
289
118
1,060
650
2016Q3
692
2,139
1,115
796
258
251
212
76
71
5,146
2,474
1,082
624
307
138
1,113
667
Table 41: Percent of Qualifying Hedge Fund Gross Notional Exposure
Representing Long Notional Exposure
As reported on Form PF, Questions 26 and 30.
Cash/Cash Equivalents
Securities - Equities
Securities - Treasuries
Securities - G10 (non-US)
Securities - MBS
Securities - Corp. Bonds
Securities - Other Bonds
Securities - ABS (non-MBS)
Securities - Conv. Bonds
Derivatives - IR
Derivatives - FX
Derivatives - Equity
Derivatives - Credit
Derivatives - Commodity
Derivatives - Other
Repurchase Agreements
Other
2014Q4
90.7
70.8
67.1
55.9
76.4
84.9
75.9
98.2
95.1
45.9
48.3
55.8
44.6
59.6
58.7
46.8
86.9
2015Q1
88.2
70.6
70.7
54.3
81.2
84.5
75.4
99.1
95.3
48.5
48.6
55.9
44.2
57.2
59.1
46.6
86.8
2015Q2
87.4
71.2
72.4
52.6
78.9
84.6
73.8
99.1
94.6
47.9
48.2
55.2
44.1
56.8
57.2
45.1
89.0
34
2015Q3
88.3
70.2
72.4
58.2
77.2
83.3
74.3
99.3
96.2
50.9
49.4
51.3
41.9
55.1
58.1
43.2
88.2
2015Q4
88.7
69.8
71.5
55.9
79.3
81.4
70.8
99.1
94.7
51.6
48.5
53.2
43.9
52.8
53.5
44.3
90.1
2016Q1
87.0
69.3
69.6
56.5
78.7
80.6
74.9
99.1
93.3
51.6
50.4
53.5
46.0
59.3
57.1
43.3
90.5
2016Q2
88.3
69.2
66.8
55.5
76.5
80.8
71.5
99.4
95.2
54.5
52.5
54.9
44.7
62.2
59.8
43.4
90.4
2016Q3
87.2
69.7
66.7
53.4
74.7
82.7
77.9
99.0
95.5
52.0
51.7
55.2
47.3
63.4
60.2
45.3
89.6
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Table 42: Investor Liquidity for Qualifying Hedge Funds (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 50.
Liquidation Period
At most 1 day
At most 7 days
At most 30 days
At most 90 days
At most 180 days
At most 365 days
2014Q4
7.6
11.4
25.9
49.7
59.0
75.5
2015Q1
6.9
13.0
27.3
46.7
60.5
75.3
2015Q2
7.1
13.3
26.0
45.9
60.1
74.9
2015Q3
7.1
13.5
26.5
46.8
62.6
74.7
2015Q4
7.1
13.3
25.4
45.4
58.4
72.9
2016Q1
7.7
14.0
27.4
47.0
60.4
75.3
2016Q2
8.0
14.0
27.2
46.6
60.1
75.5
2016Q3
8.3
14.3
26.4
47.3
61.9
74.7
Table 43: Portfolio Liquidity for Qualifying Hedge Funds (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 26, 30, and 32.
Liquidation Period
At most 1 day
At most 7 days
At most 30 days
At most 90 days
At most 180 days
At most 365 days
2014Q4
39.9
62.7
77.9
85.7
89.5
92.4
2015Q1
40.0
63.8
78.4
85.8
89.4
92.5
2015Q2
39.5
63.3
77.5
85.0
88.6
92.0
2015Q3
40.8
63.7
77.1
84.4
87.9
91.3
2015Q4
40.1
63.3
76.6
83.4
87.1
90.5
2016Q1
40.6
64.4
77.0
83.2
86.5
90.1
2016Q2
40.6
64.0
76.6
82.5
86.2
90.0
Figure 12: Asset Weighted-Average Qualifying Hedge Fund
Investor and Portfolio Liquidity
s
65
mo
At
st 3
80
mo
st 1
day
s
day
ays
35
At
mo
st 9
At
0d
mo
st 3
At
0d
ays
7d
ost
At
m
mo
st 1
Investor Liquidity
ays
Portfolio Liquidity
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
day
Percent of Fund Net Assets (%)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 26, 30, 32, and 50 as of Third Calendar Quarter 2016.
At
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2016Q3
39.3
62.9
76.1
82.5
85.9
89.6
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Table 44: Restrictions on Qualifying Hedge Fund Assets ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 48 and 49.
2014Q4
2,140
1,406
39
41
13
2015Q1
2,320
1,476
37
43
12
2015Q2
2,343
1,475
38
41
12
2015Q3
2,238
1,402
35
38
12
2015Q4
2,200
1,377
37
38
14
2016Q1
2,122
1,295
38
34
14
2016Q2
2,141
1,314
38
32
16
Figure 13: Percentage of Qualifying Hedge Fund NAV
Subject to a Side-Pocket Arrangement
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 48.
20
1
5Q
20 1
15
Q
20 2
15
Q
20 3
15
Q
20 4
16
Q
20 1
16
Q
20 2
16
Q3
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
4Q
4
NAV in Side-Pocket (%)
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
20
1
Type
May Suspend
May Have Gates
Side-Pocketed
Gated
Suspended
36
2016Q3
2,178
1,337
38
36
16
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Borrowings
Table 45: Borrowings of Qualifying Hedge Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 43 (Third Month).
Type
Secured
Unsecured
Total
Subtype
Subtotal
Prime Broker
Reverse Repo
Other Secured
Subtotal
Total
2014Q4
1,874
1,039
555
280
9
1,883
2015Q1
2,014
1,078
660
276
8
2,022
2015Q2
2,036
1,132
649
255
11
2,047
2015Q3
2,019
1,052
717
250
11
2,030
2015Q4
1,894
1,025
604
266
10
1,904
2016Q1
1,942
977
696
269
10
1,952
2016Q2
1,937
978
691
267
9
1,946
2016Q3
2,079
1,084
729
267
11
2,090
Table 46: Aggregate Borrowing by Creditor Entity Type (Percent)
As reported on Form PF, Question 43 (Third Month).
Creditor Type
US Financial
Non-US Financial
US Non-Financial
Non-US Non-Financial
2014Q4
61.1
38.5
***
***
2015Q1
62.2
37.3
***
***
2015Q2
64.4
35.1
***
***
2015Q3
63.6
35.9
***
***
2015Q4
63.6
35.9
***
***
2016Q1
62.8
36.7
0.4
0.1
2016Q2
62.2
37.4
0.3
0.1
2016Q3
64.7
34.8
0.3
0.2
Table 47: Aggregate Collateral for Secured Borrowings
of Qualifying Hedge Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 43 (Third Month).
Borrowing Type
Prime Broker
Reverse Repo
Other Secured
Total
Collateral Type
Subtotal
Other
Cash
Subtotal
Other
Cash
Subtotal
Other
Cash
Total
2014Q4
1,356
886
470
585
471
114
310
208
102
2,251
2015Q1
1,407
922
485
697
548
149
305
211
94
2,409
2015Q2
1,431
949
483
693
522
170
284
195
88
2,408
37
2015Q3
1,346
870
475
751
574
177
289
210
79
2,386
2015Q4
1,313
837
476
632
476
157
314
239
74
2,259
2016Q1
1,253
801
452
718
547
171
319
240
79
2,290
2016Q2
1,228
774
455
711
518
193
308
230
78
2,247
2016Q3
1,339
861
478
774
574
200
312
235
77
2,425
(b) Prime Broker Borrowing
38
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
14
20
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Collateral/Reverse Repo Borrowing
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
14
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
20
Collateral/Prime Broker Borrowing
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
-1
20 2
15
-0
20 3
15
-0
20 6
15
-0
20 9
15
-1
20 2
16
-0
20 3
16
-0
20 6
16
-09
14
20
Collateral/Total Secured Borrowing
Winsorized (limits=[0%,98%])
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Figure 14: Ratio of Collateral Posted to Secured Borrowing
for Qualifying Hedge Funds
See Appendix C and Appendix D for an explanation of boxplots and winsorization.
As reported on Form PF, Question 43.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(a) Total Secured Borrowing
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
(c) Reverse Repo Borrowing
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Table 48: Financing Liquidity for Qualifying Hedge Funds
(Percent of Available Financing)
As reported on Form PF, Question 46.
Financing Available
At most 1 day
At most 7 days
At most 30 days
At most 90 days
At most 180 days
At most 365 days
2014Q4
39.4
50.3
63.8
82.1
95.4
97.9
2015Q1
44.5
52.6
65.2
80.3
95.8
98.2
2015Q2
43.5
51.7
63.5
78.9
94.7
97.8
2015Q3
43.9
53.2
65.3
79.4
95.0
97.6
2015Q4
31.0
38.8
66.2
77.7
88.9
98.3
2016Q1
43.3
52.7
66.5
81.8
96.1
97.6
2016Q2
43.5
52.8
65.8
81.7
95.9
97.4
Figure 15: Weighted-Average Qualifying Hedge Fund
Financing Liquidity (Percent of Available Financing)
As reported on Form PF, Question 46 as of Third Calendar Quarter 2016.
Financing Liquidity
st 1 Percent of Available Financing (%)
day
100
80
60
40
20
s
mo
st 3
At
65
day
s
mo
st 1
80
day
ays
39
At
mo
At
st 9
0d
mo
At
st 3
0d
ays
s
day
st 7
mo
At
At
mo
0
2016Q3
37.1
53.6
65.2
80.8
96.0
97.5
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Figure 16: Qualifying Hedge Funds Using Central Clearing
As reported on Form PF, Question 39.
Percent of Funds
30
Percent of NAV
25
20
15
10
5
40
3
16
Q
20
2
16
Q
20
1
16
Q
20
4
15
Q
20
3
15
Q
20
2
15
Q
20
1
15
Q
20
14
Q
4
0
20
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Value-at-Risk (“VaR”) Reporting
Table 49: Number of Qualifying Hedge Funds Using VaR
As reported on Form PF, Question 40.
VaR Method
VaR (Any Method)
Historical Simulation
Parametric
Monte Carlo Simulation
Other
VaR Not Used
2014Q4
582
235
177
176
27
956
2015Q1
598
228
182
201
27
962
2015Q2
612
230
188
206
34
980
2015Q3
620
233
191
205
38
1,005
2015Q4
623
233
194
203
38
1,017
2016Q1
622
240
192
196
38
975
2016Q2
627
237
191
188
41
981
2016Q3
622
239
193
185
46
994
Table 50: Aggregate Qualifying Hedge Fund GAV Managed Using VaR ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8 and 40.
VaR Method
VaR (Any Method)
Historical Simulation
Parametric
Monte Carlo Simulation
Other
VaR Not Used
2014Q4
2,899
1,546
698
597
245
2,023
2015Q1
3,254
1,678
874
665
287
2,058
2015Q2
3,183
1,660
809
686
314
2,095
2015Q3
3,200
1,667
816
688
307
1,994
2015Q4
3,020
1,554
729
633
333
1,970
2016Q1
3,079
1,602
729
648
317
1,912
2016Q2
3,206
1,688
757
628
321
1,895
2016Q3
3,267
1,762
746
640
344
1,975
Table 51: Aggregate Qualifying Hedge Fund NAV Managed Using VaR ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 40.
VaR Method
VaR (Any Method)
Historical Simulation
Parametric
Monte Carlo Simulation
Other
VaR Not Used
2014Q4
1,219
501
403
330
59
1,451
2015Q1
1,339
507
497
363
58
1,499
2015Q2
1,361
519
493
372
74
1,506
41
2015Q3
1,316
498
463
369
78
1,446
2015Q4
1,305
482
468
356
91
1,431
2016Q1
1,270
463
457
346
88
1,384
2016Q2
1,294
483
450
336
90
1,375
2016Q3
1,308
501
462
340
94
1,428
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Stress Testing and VaR
Table 52: Number of Qualifying Hedge Funds Managed Using
VaR or Market Factor Change Testing (“Stress Testing”)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 40 and 42.
Risk Tool Used
Stress and VaR
Stress, No VaR
No Stress, VaR
Neither
2014Q4
508
441
74
515
2015Q1
513
428
85
534
2015Q2
528
428
84
552
2015Q3
535
462
85
543
2015Q4
541
456
82
561
2016Q1
538
444
84
531
2016Q2
545
454
82
527
2016Q3
547
447
75
547
Table 53: Aggregate Qualifying Hedge Fund GAV Managed
Using VaR or Stress Testing ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8, 40, and 42.
Risk Tool Used
Stress and VaR
Stress, No VaR
No Stress, VaR
Neither
2014Q4
2,667
1,086
232
937
2015Q1
3,028
1,076
226
982
2015Q2
2,971
1,085
212
1,010
2015Q3
2,985
1,065
215
930
2015Q4
2,799
1,032
221
938
2016Q1
2,861
1,011
218
901
2016Q2
3,001
1,008
205
887
2016Q3
3,088
1,030
179
946
Table 54: Aggregate Qualifying Hedge Fund NAV Managed
Using VaR or Stress Testing ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 40, and 42.
Risk Tool Used
Stress and VaR
Stress, No VaR
No Stress, VaR
Neither
2014Q4
1,092
716
127
735
2015Q1
1,193
718
147
780
2015Q2
1,223
712
138
793
2015Q3
1,176
713
141
733
42
2015Q4
1,165
694
140
736
2016Q1
1,144
669
125
715
2016Q2
1,162
666
132
709
2016Q3
1,191
666
117
762
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Liquidity
Table 55: Investor Liquidity For Section 3 Liquidity Funds (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 64.
Liquidation Period
At most 1 day
At most 7 days
At most 30 days
At most 90 days
At most 180 days
At most 365 days
2014Q4
71.9
91.4
99.3
100.0
100.0
100.0
2015Q1
73.2
92.0
99.4
100.0
100.0
100.0
2015Q2
73.8
92.1
99.4
100.0
100.0
100.0
2015Q3
74.1
92.3
99.4
100.0
100.0
100.0
2015Q4
74.4
92.2
99.4
100.0
100.0
100.0
2016Q1
81.2
96.0
99.7
100.0
100.0
100.0
2016Q2
77.4
96.0
99.7
100.0
100.0
100.0
2016Q3
80.1
98.3
99.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
Table 56: Suspensions and Gates of Section 3 Liquidity Funds ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Question 63.
Type
May Suspend
May Have Gates
Suspended
Gated
2015Q1
268
233
0
0
2015Q2
248
215
0
0
2015Q3
252
222
0
0
2015Q4
268
235
0
0
2016Q1
232
200
0
0
2016Q2
241
207
0
0
2016Q3
232
199
0
0
Portfolio Characteristics
Figure 17: Weighted-Average Maturity Reported by Section 3 Liquidity Funds
As reported on Form PF, Question 55.
Average WAM
50
Asset-Weighted WAM
40
30
20
10
43
6-0
9
20
1
6-0
6
20
1
6-0
3
20
1
5-1
2
20
1
5-0
9
20
1
5-0
6
20
1
5-0
3
20
1
4-1
2
0
20
1
Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) in Days
B
2014Q4
255
223
0
0
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Figure 18: Weighted-Average Life Reported by Section 3 Liquidity Funds
-09
16
20
16
20
-06
16
20
-03
15
20
-12
15
20
-09
15
20
15
20
-03
14
20
Asset-Weighted WAL
-06
Average WAL
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-12
Weighted Average Life (WAL) in Days
As reported on Form PF, Question 55.
Figure 19: Seven-Day Gross Yield Reported by Section 3 Liquidity Funds
As reported on Form PF, Question 55.
Average Yield
Asset-Weighted Yield
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
44
-09
16
20
-06
16
20
-03
16
20
-12
20
15
-09
15
20
-06
15
20
-03
15
20
14
-12
0.0
20
Seven-Day Gross Yield (%)
0.5
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Figure 20: Ratio of Daily Liquid Assets to Net Asset Value of Section 3 Liquidity Funds
As reported on Form PF, Question 55.
Average DLA
Asset-Weighted DLA
80
60
40
20
-09
16
20
-06
16
20
-03
16
20
-12
15
20
-09
15
20
-06
15
20
15
20
14
20
-03
0
-12
Ratio of Daily Liquid Assets (DLA)
to Net Asset Value (%)
100
Figure 21: Ratio of Weekly Liquid Assets to Net Asset Value of Section 3 Liquidity Funds
Average WLA
100
Asset-Weighted WLA
80
60
40
20
45
-09
16
20
-06
16
20
-03
16
20
-12
15
20
-09
15
20
-06
15
20
-03
15
20
14
-12
0
20
Ratio of Weekly Liquid Assets (WLA)
to Net Asset Value (%)
As reported on Form PF, Question 55.
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Rule 2a-7 Compliance
Table 57: Rule 2a-7 Compliance (Percent of Funds)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 54.
Compliance Type
Credit Quality
Diversification
Maturity
Liquidity
Fully
None
2014Q4
60.0
57.8
57.8
57.8
51.1
37.8
2015Q1
61.9
59.5
59.5
59.5
54.8
35.7
2015Q2
61.9
59.5
59.5
59.5
54.8
35.7
2015Q3
60.0
57.5
57.5
57.5
52.5
37.5
2015Q4
63.4
61.0
61.0
61.0
56.1
34.1
2016Q1
61.1
58.3
58.3
52.8
47.2
36.1
2016Q2
64.9
62.2
62.2
54.1
48.6
32.4
2016Q3
61.1
58.3
58.3
55.6
50.0
36.1
Table 58: Rule 2a-7 Compliance (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9 and 54.
Compliance Type
Credit Quality
Diversification
Maturity
Liquidity
Fully
None
D
2014Q4
24.7
24.7
24.3
24.3
23.8
75.2
2015Q1
23.8
23.8
23.4
23.4
22.9
76.1
2015Q2
23.6
23.6
23.5
23.5
22.7
76.2
2015Q3
21.8
21.8
21.5
21.5
20.8
78.1
2015Q4
22.4
22.4
22.3
22.3
21.5
77.4
2016Q1
16.2
16.2
16.0
10.8
10.0
83.6
2016Q2
17.9
17.9
17.6
11.2
10.4
82.0
2016Q3
13.5
13.5
13.5
12.2
11.0
86.1
Methods of Calculating NAV
Table 59: NAV Calculation Method (Percent of Funds)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 52, and 53.
Type
Stable
Floating
2014Q4
84.4
15.6
2015Q1
***
***
2015Q2
***
***
2015Q3
***
***
2015Q4
***
***
2016Q1
***
***
2016Q2
***
***
2016Q3
***
***
Table 60: NAV Calculation Method (Percent of Aggregate NAV)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 9, 52, and 53.
Type
Stable
Floating
2014Q4
71.9
28.1
2015Q1
***
***
2015Q2
***
***
2015Q3
***
***
46
2015Q4
***
***
2016Q1
***
***
2016Q2
***
***
2016Q3
***
***
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Aggregate Portfolio Holdings
Table 61: Section 3 Liquidity Fund Aggregate Product Exposures ($Billions) — 1 of 2
As reported on Form PF, Question 56.
Product Type
U.S. Treasuries
Other
Deposits
Repo - Govt. Collateral
Commercial Paper
Asset-Backed Securities
Repo - Other Collateral
U.S. Govt. Debt
Municipal Debt
2014Q4
69.9
43.3
53.0
37.4
38.4
12.0
11.4
5.5
0.7
2015Q1
73.5
49.4
47.1
41.5
42.9
14.2
13.9
5.2
0.5
2015Q2
61.7
49.6
40.8
38.9
41.1
14.0
10.2
5.7
0.4
2015Q3
***
53.6
37.3
44.2
37.3
12.3
9.2
6.4
***
2015Q4
80.5
51.3
42.7
33.1
34.1
13.9
7.4
8.7
0.5
2016Q1
79.7
39.2
32.6
30.9
22.8
12.8
***
5.5
***
Table 62: Section 3 Liquidity Fund Aggregate Product Exposures ($Billions) — 2 of 2
6-0
9
201
8
201
67.0
59.8
41.0
31.5
25.0
13.9
***
4.5
***
69.9
54.6
35.7
31.9
24.2
16.7
***
5.6
***
70.3
61.7
36.6
29.3
27.1
19.0
***
5.9
***
67.2
58.1
41.7
31.6
26.0
20.2
***
5.0
***
64.8
55.3
35.9
33.7
26.9
22.8
6.4
5.9
1.1
6-0
201
6-0
7
201
6-0
66.7
52.8
43.0
28.7
25.8
12.7
***
4.6
***
47
6
5
6-0
Product Type
U.S. Treasuries
Deposits
Repo - Govt. Collateral
Other
Commercial Paper
Asset-Backed Securities
Repo - Other Collateral
U.S. Govt. Debt
Municipal Debt
201
As reported on Form PF, Question 63.
201
6-0
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Section 4 Private Equity Fund Specific Information
CPC Industry Concentration
Table 63: Gross Assets in CPC Industries (Percent of Total)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 8 and 77.
Type
Oil & Gas Extraction
Software Publishers
Electric Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Telecommunications Data Processing Services
Pipeline Transportation
Other Information Services
Other Financial Investment Activities
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related Services
Limited-Service Eating Places
Custom Computer Programming Services
Pharmaceutical & Medicine Mfg
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
Educational Services
Support Activities for Mining
Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses
Management, Scientific, & Technical Consulting Services
48
2013Q4
7.5
3.0
4.0
2.6
2.3
2.1
1.9
3.7
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.4
1.1
1.2
0.8
1.0
2014Q4
7.5
3.8
3.6
2.3
2.4
2.1
1.7
2.2
1.3
0.9
1.2
1.2
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.1
2015Q4
5.8
4.7
3.7
2.6
2.2
1.9
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.4
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.0
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Figure 22: Distribution of Ratio of Aggregate CPC Current Liabilities
to Total Liabilities of Section 4 Private Equity Funds
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
60
50
40
30
20
10
15
20
Q4
14
20
Q4
13
Q4
0
20
Ratio of Portfolio Company Current
Liabilities to Total Liabilities (%)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 71 and 72.
Figure 23: Distribution of CPC Payment-in-Kind or
Zero Coupon Borrowings to Total Borrowings Ratio
See Appendix C for an explanation of boxplots.
50
As reported on Form PF, Question 73.
40
30
20
10
49
Q4
15
20
Q4
14
20
13
Q4
0
20
CPC Payment-in-Kind Borrowings
to Total Borrowings Ratio (%)
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CPC Investments by Region and Country
Table 64: Aggregate Gross Value of Private Equity
Investments by Region ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 70 and 78.
Region
North America
Europe EEA
Asia
South America
Supranational
Europe Other
Africa
Middle East
2013Q4
5,274
1,423
571
75
65
25
20
8
2014Q4
4,501
1,259
462
85
67
9
12
12
2015Q4
4,132
941
447
58
23
21
12
9
Table 65: Private Equity CPC Investments by Region
(Percent of Aggregate CPC Gross Asset Value)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 70 and 78.
Region
North America
Europe EEA
Asia
South America
Supranational
Europe Other
Africa
Middle East
2013Q4
70.7
19.1
7.6
1.0
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.1
50
2014Q4
70.2
19.6
7.2
1.3
1.0
0.1
0.2
0.2
2015Q4
73.2
16.7
7.9
1.0
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
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Table 66: Aggregate Gross Asset Value of Private Equity
CPC Investments by Country ($ Billions)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 70 and 78.
Country
United States
China and Hong Kong
India
Japan
Brazil
Russia
2013Q4
5,035
171
63
233
45
3
2014Q4
4,300
186
83
98
58
2
2015Q4
3,943
173
89
85
41
5
Table 67: Private Equity CPC Investments by Country
(Percent of Aggregate CPC Gross Asset Value)
As reported on Form PF, Questions 70 and 78.
Country
United States
China and Hong Kong
India
Japan
Brazil
Russia
2013Q4
67.5
2.3
0.8
3.1
0.6
0.0
51
2014Q4
67.1
2.9
1.3
1.5
0.9
0.0
2015Q4
69.9
3.1
1.6
1.5
0.7
0.1
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Appendices
Form PF Filer Categories
The amount of information an adviser must report and the frequency with which it must report
on Form PF depends on the amount of the adviser’s private fund assets and the types of private
funds managed. Reporting advisers must identify the types of private funds they manage on Form
PF.
1
All Private Fund Advisers
SEC-registered investment advisers with at least $150 million in private fund assets under
management are required to file Form PF. Registered investment advisers with less than $150 million
in private funds assets under management, exempt reporting advisers, and state-registered advisers
report general private fund data on Form ADV, but do not file Form PF.6 Not all Form PF filers
report on a quarterly basis. Smaller private fund advisers and all private equity fund advisers file
Form PF on an annual basis, while larger hedge fund advisers and larger liquidity fund advisers file
the form quarterly.7 As a result of the difference in reporting frequency, information in this report
related to funds that are reported annually may be dated by several months.8
2
Large Hedge Fund Advisers
Large Hedge Fund Advisers have at least $1.5 billion in hedge fund assets under management.
A Large Hedge Fund Adviser is required to file Form PF quarterly and provide data about each
hedge fund it managed during the reporting period (irrespective of the size of the fund).
Large Hedge Fund Advisers must report more information on Form PF about Qualifying Hedge
Funds than other hedge funds they manage during the reporting period. A Qualifying Hedge Fund is
any hedge fund advised by a Large Hedge Fund Adviser that had a NAV (individually or in
combination with any feeder funds, parallel funds, and/or dependent parallel managed accounts) of
at least $500 million as of the last day of any month in the fiscal quarter immediately preceding the
adviser’s most recently completed fiscal quarter. This report provides information about all hedge
funds reported by Large Hedge Fund Advisers, including Qualifying Hedge Funds and smaller hedge
funds. This report also provides an overview of certain data reported solely for Qualifying Hedge
Funds.
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Note that these thresholds are on a gross basis. Exempt reporting advisers are advisers that rely on the exemptions
from SEC registration in Advisers Act section 203(l) for venture capital fund advisers and section 203(m) for advisers
managing less than $150 million in private fund assets in the U.S.
7
An adviser may be a large hedge fund adviser that must file quarterly to report data about the hedge funds it manages
as well as a private equity fund adviser that must file only annually to report data about the private equity funds it
manages.
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In addition, because some Form PF filers have fiscal year ends that are not December 31, not all Form PF data is filed
as of a single date.
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Large Liquidity Fund Advisers
Large Liquidity Fund Advisers have at least $1 billion in combined liquidity fund and money
market fund assets under management. On a quarterly basis, such advisers report on Form PF data
about the liquidity funds they managed during the reporting period (irrespective of the size of the
fund). This report contains information about all liquidity funds reported by Large Liquidity Fund
Advisers (referred to in this report as “Section 3 Liquidity Funds”).
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Large Private Equity Fund Advisers
Large Private Equity Fund Advisers have at least a $2 billion in private equity fund assets
under management. These advisers are required to file Form PF annually in connection with the
private equity funds they managed during the reporting period. Smaller Private Equity Fund
Advisers must file annually as well, but provide less detail regarding the private equity funds they
manage. This report provides information about private equity funds managed by Large Private
Equity Fund Advisers (referred to in this report as “Section 4 Private Equity Funds”).
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Other Private Fund Advisers
All advisers required to file Form PF that are not Large Hedge Fund Advisers or Large
Liquidity Fund Advisers must file Form PF annually to report data about each private fund
managed by the adviser.9 These “annual filing advisers” include smaller fund advisers, Large Private
Equity Fund advisers, and venture capital fund advisers. Annual filers must provide specific
information about each of the private funds they manage on an annual basis.
9
This includes “other private funds,” which are private funds that do not meet the Form PF definition of hedge fund,
liquidity fund, private equity fund, real estate fund, securitized asset fund, or venture capital fund.
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Handling Annual and Quarterly Data
Only a subset of filers (Large Hedge Fund Advisers and Large Liquidity Fund Advisers) are
required to file Form PF quarterly; all other filings are made annually. Annual filings are typically,
but not always, made at the end of the calendar year, as Form PF allows filings to be made at the
end of an adviser’s fiscal year. In order to present the most complete and recent data possible, while
accounting for differences in filing dates, we use the following procedure for determining which data
to consider in any given quarter:
First, filings are grouped by their report date within their reported year:
• (Q1): February 15 to May 14
• (Q2): May 15 to August 14
• (Q3): August 15 to November 14
• (Q4): November 15 to February 14
Then, responses for funds that have no information are ‘filled forward’ — essentially, copied
from last reported values — up to a maximum of three quarters. Any fund that has no data four
quarters after its most recent date is no longer counted or included in any calculations.10
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How to Read a Boxplot
In these figures, the boxes extend from the twenty-fifth percentile to the seventy-fifth percentile,
while the levels (the dashed vertical lines) extend from the tenth to the twenty-fifth percentile as well
as the seventy-fifth to the ninetieth percentile. Also shown as a red line within the box is the median
(the fiftieth percentile) and the horizontal dashed line is mean of the distribution. See Figure 24 for
an explanation of each feature.
Figure 24: How to Read a Boxplot
10
Form PF has no requirement to inform the SEC if a fund liquidates or otherwise terminates operations. Therefore,
liquidations or terminations may not be reflected on this report for up to one year after ceasing operations.
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Mitigating the Effects of Outliers
Form PF data occasionally contains spurious outliers. While REO staff actively engages in
outreach to identify and correct such values, not all aberrant values have been corrected as of this
writing. To reduce the effect of these outliers on the aggregate measures reported here, we have
chosen to winsorize or trim some data sets.
Winsorization is a technique for reducing the effect of outliers by reducing the size of the largest
and smallest values in a distribution.11 For example, to calculate a 95%/5% winsorized data set, all
the values above the ninety-fifth percentile are set to the value of the ninety-fifth percentile, and all
the values below the fifth percentile are set to the value of the fifth percentile. Effectively, this
procedure makes the very largest values smaller (but still large), and all the smallest values larger
(but still small). This approach can be more effective than trimming (simply removing the largest
and/or smallest values) because it does not change the number of data points and does not change
the median or other percentile values within the 95%/5% range. All instances of winsorization or
trimming have been noted and include the affected percentiles.
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Such techniques are known as ‘robust statistics’, reviewed for example in Wilcox (2012), Introduction to Robust
Estimation & Hypothesis Testing, 3rd Edition.
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Definitions
Included by reference are all definitions included in the glossary of Form PF.
Aggregate Exposure
A dollar value for long and short positions as of the last day in each
month of the reporting period, by sub-asset class, including all exposure
whether held physically, synthetically or through derivatives. Includes
closed out and OTC forward positions that have not expired, as well as
positions in side-pockets.
Borrowing
In Form PF, borrowings include secured borrowings, unsecured borrowings, as well as synthetic borrowings (e.g., total return swaps that meet
the failed sale accounting requirements).
CPC
Controlled portfolio company, as defined in Form PF.
Gross Notional Exposure (GNE)
The gross nominal or notional value of all transactions that have been
entered into but not yet settled as of the data reporting date. For
contracts with variable nominal or notional principal amounts, the basis
for reporting is the nominal or notional principal amounts as of the data
reporting date.
Hedge Fund
Any private fund (other than a securitized asset fund): (a) with respect
to which one or more investment advisers (or related persons of investment advisers) may be paid a performance fee or allocation calculated
by taking into account unrealized gains (other than a fee or allocation
the calculation of which may take into account unrealized gains solely
for the purpose of reducing such fee or allocation to reflect net unrealized losses); (b) that may borrow an amount in excess of one-half of
its net asset value (including any committed capital) or may have gross
notional exposure in excess of twice its net asset value (including any
committed capital); or (c) that may sell securities or other assets short
or enter into similar transactions (other than for the purpose of hedging currency exposure or managing duration). The definition of a hedge
fund for Form PF purposes also includes any commodity pool an adviser
reports on Form PF.
IRDs
Interest rate derivatives, including foreign exchange derivatives used for
either investment or hedging.
Large Hedge Fund Adviser
An adviser that has at least $1.5 billion in hedge fund assets under
management.
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Large Liquidity Fund Adviser
An adviser that has at least $1 billion in combined liquidity fund and
money market fund assets under management.
Large Private Equity Fund Adviser
An adviser that has at least a $2 billion in private equity fund assets
under management.
Parallel Managed Account
An account advised by an adviser that pursues substantially the same investment objective and strategy and invests side by side in substantially
the same positions as the reporting fund.
Qualifying Hedge Fund
A hedge fund advised by a Large Hedge Fund Adviser that has a net asset
value (individually or in combination with any feeder funds, parallel
funds, and/or dependent parallel managed accounts) of at least $500
million as of the last day of any month in the fiscal quarter immediately
preceding the adviser’s most recently completed fiscal quarter.
Section 3 Liquidity Fund
A liquidity fund advised by a Large Liquidity Fund Adviser.
Section 4 Private Equity Fund
A private equity fund advised by a Large Private Equity Fund Adviser.
Value
For derivatives (other than options), “value” means gross notional value;
for options, “value” means delta adjusted notional value; for all other
investments and for all borrowings where the reporting fund is the creditor, “value” means market value or, where there is not a readily available
market value, fair value; for borrowings where the reporting fund is the
debtor, “value” means the value you report internally and to current
and prospective investors.
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