Key Takeaways
- • Commodities led all asset classes in October 2026 with a +4.08% monthly gain, extending their year-to-date return to +60.55%, per Seeking Alpha's Asset Class Scoreboard.
- • Commodities, U.S. Real Estate, Bonds, and Cash posted gains in October 2026, while equities and several other categories declined.
- • Hedge Funds fell -1.55% in October, bringing their year-to-date return to +5.88%.
- • Cash gained +0.34% in October, bringing its year-to-date return to +3.22%.
- • Managed Futures declined -1.24% for the month, ending a run of positive returns.
Summary
Seeking Alpha's Asset Class Scoreboard for October 2026 shows a mixed month across asset classes. Commodities, U.S. Real Estate, Bonds, and Cash recorded gains, while equities and several other categories posted declines.
Commodities continued to lead the scoreboard. The asset class added +4.08% in October and extended its year-to-date return to +60.55%, holding the top position by a wide margin.
Hedge Funds declined -1.55% in October, reducing their year-to-date return to +5.88%. Cash held steady with a +0.34% gain for the month, producing a +3.22% return for the year so far.
Managed Futures fell -1.24% for the month, ending a run of positive returns. The source article does not provide further detail on equity or real estate figures for the period.
Commodities continued to lead the scoreboard. The asset class added +4.08% in October and extended its year-to-date return to +60.55%, holding the top position by a wide margin.
Hedge Funds declined -1.55% in October, reducing their year-to-date return to +5.88%. Cash held steady with a +0.34% gain for the month, producing a +3.22% return for the year so far.
Managed Futures fell -1.24% for the month, ending a run of positive returns. The source article does not provide further detail on equity or real estate figures for the period.
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