AQR Named Management Firm of the Year at 2026 With Intelligence Hedge Fund Performance Awards

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AQR Named Management Firm of the Year at 2026 With Intelligence Hedge Fund Performance Awards

November 11, 2026

AQR is pleased to have been named "Management Firm of the Year" at the 2026 With Intelligence Hedge Fund Performance Awards | US. The winners were announced at a ceremony in New York on November 4, 2026.

Now in their 20th year, the awards recognize excellence among North American hedge funds, funds of hedge funds (FoHFs), and commodity trading advisors (CTAs). Spanning more than 40 categories, the awards celebrate firms that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and client service.

"Management Firm of the Year" is a nomination-only category, with finalists selected by a panel of industry experts. Winners are determined through a rigorous judging process led by senior industry professionals, recognizing firms that have distinguished themselves within the hedge fund industry.

View the explanation of the criteria along with the full list of winners.

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