Hedge Funds Prioritize Quant Capabilities Over Leverage

Allocators are re-ranking hedge funds in 2026 to favor firms that convert data, computing, and systematic processes into repeatable edges, HedgeCo.Net reports. Citing strong 2025 results from systematic franchises such as D. E. Shaw and Bridgewater and prime services commentary, the piece highlights AI hiring, model governance, and infrastructure as decisive factors.