Several prominent hedge funds, including D.E. Shaw, Bridgewater Associates, Balyasny Asset Management, and Point72 Asset Management, reported substantial double-digit gains in 2025. These returns were largely attributed to an AI-driven stock market rally and a year of significant global economic volatility. D.E. Shaw's flagship funds achieved returns of approximately 28.2% and 18.5%, while Balyasny and Point72 also posted strong performance, reflecting a generally positive year for the hedge fund industry.