August 2025 delivered strong performance across most asset classes, led by World Stocks with an impressive +4.12% gain. U.S. Stocks followed with a solid +2.05% return, while U.S. Real Estate posted a strong +2.91% gain for the month.

Hedge Funds continued their positive momentum with a +1.51% return in August. Bonds also participated in the rally, gaining +1.15% for the month.

Managed Futures posted their strongest month of 2025 with a +1.35% gain in August, marking a notable turnaround from its recent malaise. Despite this positive momentum, Managed Futures remain the only major asset class in negative territory for the year at -6.06%, though the August performance suggests potential stabilization in the strategy.

Commodities were the lone laggard in August, declining -0.13% after July’s strong 3.45% performance. Cash continued its steady path with a +0.35% return.

As August concludes, World Stocks hold a commanding year-to-date lead at +21.99%, followed by U.S. Stocks at +10.71%. The broad-based August rally demonstrates continued strength across equity markets and alternative strategies alike.