(HedgeCo.Net) If hedge funds once competed on intuition, relationships, and proprietary models, today they compete on information velocity. In 2026, alternative data spending across hedge funds has surged to record levels. The reason is simple: data has become the primary raw material of alpha.
What “Alternative Data” Really Means Today
Alternative data is no longer niche. It includes:
Transaction data
Web traffic and app usage
Satellite imagery
Geolocation signals
Supply-c...
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