In 2024, leading hedge funds like Citadel and D. E. Shaw performed well, but **many underperformed against the S&P 500's 23% gain**.
**Three notable hedge funds**—Castle Hook, Light Street Capital, and Mudrick Capital—achieved **remarkable gains**, significantly surpassing their peers.
**Castle Hook**, founded by David Rogers, recorded a striking **60% gain**, benefiting from geopolitical events.
**Light Street Capital** achieved a **59.4% gain** with a keen focus on **artificial intelligence stocks**, catching the investment community's attention.
**Mudrick Capital** generated a **31.7% return**, demonstrating a solid performance despite a general lack of interest in credit management strategies.