Four out of six of Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS) investable Long/Short Equity Indices recorded negative performance in March. 

Each index is constructed using transparent, liquid ETFs and US Treasury securities to produce hedge fund-style returns without hedge fund pricing, opaqueness and redemption restrictions.

The Market Vectors Emerging Markets Long/Short Equity Index was the month’s biggest loser down 1.43 per cent followed by the Market Vectors North America Long/Short Equity Index (-0.54 per cent), the Market Vectors Asia (Developed) Long/Short Equity Index (-0.14 per cent) and the Market Vectors Global Event Long/Short Equity Index (-0.11 per cent).

The Market Vectors Global Long/Short Equity Index was the month’s top performer up 1.01 per cent, while the Market Vectors Western Europe Long/Short Equity Index also finished March in positive territory with a return of +0.62 per cent.