HFR

HFR is a research firm specializing in the aggregation, dissemination and analysis of alternative investment information. It produces the HFR Database, HFR Industry Reports, and the HFRX Indices and HFRI Monthly Indices. Established in 1992, HFR produces over 500 indices for hedge fund benchmarking and performance measurement, and its database has operated for over 30 years. Its main office is located in the center of downtown Chicago.

HFR was established in 1992 and has innovated indices across the spectrum of hedge fund strategies and regions. The HFR Database has operated for over 30 years and covers the most important years of the hedge fund industry's development to date. HFR has become the chosen single-source of hedge fund information and analysis used by firms of all sizes. HFR was named HedgeWeek Index Provider of the Year 2025.

HFR produces over 500 indices for vital hedge fund benchmarking and performance measurement needs, and provides high-value visibility into private hedge funds and publicly available liquid alternatives through its hedge fund databases.

• HFR Database

  The HFR Database provides visibility into detailed information of thousands of hedge funds, funds of funds and liquid alternatives, including monthly fund performance, strategy descriptions, assets, and liquidity terms.

• HFR Industry Reports

  A quarterly offering of hedge fund industry stats and graphs.

• HFRX Indices

  Industry standard benchmarks of hedge fund performance.

• HFRI Monthly Indices

  Industry standard benchmarks of hedge fund performance.

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