Hedge Funds Add Microsoft, Netflix in Position Shuffle

Published on August 15, 2025

Hedge funds added exposure to technology giants including Microsoft Corp. and Netflix Inc. in the second quarter, a stretch that saw an initial surge in volatility due to President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ultimately ended with major benchmarks posting significant gains.

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