The Awards are open to hedge funds, CTAs, and funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) with management or advisory teams based in the US or Canada. Funds must submit monthly performance data for their USD share class.

Assets Under Management (AUM):

• General categories: Minimum of $25 million.
• Newcomer and Digital Assets categories: Minimum of $10 million.
• FoHF categories: Minimum of $50 million.

Track Record:

• Most categories require a 3-year track record of monthly performance data.
• Newcomer categories: 12 to 35 months of performance data.
• Long-term performance categories: 5-year track record.
  

There are over 40 categories, including but not limited to:

• Credit: Distressed, Emerging Market Debt, Long/Short, Relative Value.
• CTA/Managed Futures/Quant: Commodities, Quantitative Strategies, Managed Futures.
• Event-Driven: Merger Arbitrage, Event-Driven Strategies.
• Equity: ESG, US-only, Global, Sector Specialist.
• Macro: Discretionary Global Macro Funds.
• Multi-Strategy: Funds trading multiple distinct hedge fund strategies.
• Other: Alternative Risk Premia, Digital Assets, Volatility. Some categories are nomination-only, such as "Billion Dollar Fund of the Year," "Management Firm of the Year," and "Outstanding Achievement."

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A panel of leading institutional and private consultants evaluates entries based on:

• Absolute performance.
• Standard deviation of returns.
• Outperformance relative to the With Intelligence benchmark index.
• Relative AUM.
• 1, 3, and 5-year track records.
• Nature of the investment strategy.
• Supporting materials and judges' professional knowledge.

Judges and HFM staff may reassign submissions to more suitable categories or disqualify entries if necessary.

• Industry Recognition: Highlight your firm's achievements in front of investors and peers.
• Marketing Exposure: Shortlisted and winning firms gain visibility across North America.
• Networking Opportunities: Attend the awards ceremony to connect with industry leaders.
  

The 2026 Hedge Fund Performance Awards | US ceremony will be held on November 4, 2026, at Guastavino's, New York.

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The entry deadline is July 25, 2026.

Eligible managers will receive a link to the entry form via the With Intelligence database. Other interested managers can access the online entry form through the official website . All entries must be submitted via the official Hedge Fund Performance Awards | US online entry form.

No - entry to the Hedge Fund Performance Awards | US is entirely free, and there is no cost associated with submitting an entry , being shortlisted, or winning an award.

These Awards are built on a foundation of credibility, integrity, and performance-based recognition. Winners are determined through an independent judging process, led by a panel of respected CIOs, senior directors, and consultants from leading allocator and advisory firms. Judging is based solely on fund performance and strategy, with no consideration given to commercial relationships or event attendance.

Judges are not informed of who has purchased tables or tickets, ensuring complete impartiality. Attending the ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate success and connect with the industry, but it is not a requirement to win.

The Awards exist to recognize true outperformance across the North American hedge fund space.

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