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TRX Elliott warns of severe market correction as hedge fund returns lag
Elliott warned that mounting financial risks, excessive leverage and speculation around artificial intelligence could trigger a severe market correction, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Hedgeweek. The firm, led by Paul Singer and Jonathan Pollock, made the comparison to speculative excesses preceding the Great Depression in an October investor letter. Elliott reported returns of less than 2% for the first nine months of 2026, with flat third-quarter returns, versus a nearly 13% total return for the S&P 500.
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Elliott warned that financial risks, excessive leverage and AI speculation could trigger a severe market correction.
“could trigger a severe market correction”
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Elliott reported returns of less than 2% for the first nine months of 2026.
“returns of less than 2% for the first nine months of 2026”
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In an October investor letter, Elliott compared current conditions to speculative excesses preceding the Great Depression.
“compared current market conditions to the speculative excesses preceding the Great Depression”
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Elliott recorded flat returns in the third quarter, leaving year-to-date gains below 2% through September.
“recorded flat returns in the third quarter, leaving year-to-date gains below 2% through September”
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The S&P 500 posted a nearly 13% total return over the same period. SPX
“a nearly 13% total return for the S&P 500”
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