September 2010 Asset Flows Update

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The global hedge fund sector remained healthy through August amid an increasing negative sentiment
globally and mixed movements across the markets. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.46% 1
during the month, bringing the August year-to-date figure to 1.71%; comparatively, the MSCI World
Index lost 3.92% with its year-to-date returns at -7.51%.

Total assets under management grew by US$13.4 billion in August, bringing the size of the global hedge
fund industry to US$1.54 trillion which represents a gradual but determined upward trend in assets.
Performance-based gains for the month stand at US$6.3 billion as managers across most regions and
trading styles were able to net in the various opportunities on offer. Net positive asset flows exceeded
performance-based gains for only the second time in the last 10 months, accounting for US$7.1 billion of
the total growth.

Figure 1 shows the monthly asset flows across the hedge fund industry since December 2008.

Figure 1: Summary Monthly Asset Flow Data since December 2008

Below are the highlights for the month of August:

 Hedge funds are ahead of global markets by 8% August YTD.

 Strong launch activity pushed the number of Asian hedge funds to historical high.

 Distressed debt hedge funds are up 8.56% August YTD.

 Assets in UCITS III hedge funds crossed US$130 billion.

 North American hedge funds grew by US$12.8 billion in August (1.21%).

In terms of regional mandates, North American hedge funds continued to attract the most capital,
gaining US$7.4 billion in August, making it the…

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Based on 73.88% of the NAV for August 2010 as at 20 September 2010.
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