Hedge Fund Market to Reach $6.16 Trillion by 2030 as Offshore Funds Take 52%

1 articles · Updated · The National Law Review · Jun 22

$6.16 trillion is the projected size of the global hedge fund market by 2030, according to a new forecast that pegs growth at about 3.5% annually.
$2.25 trillion was the market's 2025 size, with the report tying expansion to stronger demand for Alternative investments, rising allocations from wealthy and institutional investors, and wider use of AI, machine learning and data analytics.
Offshore hedge funds are expected to remain the biggest segment in 2030 at $3.19 trillion, or 52% of the total market, helped by tax-efficient structures and cross-border capital mobility.
North America is forecast to lead all regions at $2.63 trillion by 2030, while the U.S. alone is projected at $2.33 trillion, reflecting the industry's concentration in major American financial hubs.
Within financial services, expected to total $50.61 trillion by 2030, hedge funds would account for nearly 12%, underscoring their growing role in alternative asset allocation.