The hedge fund industry had a standout 2025. Goldman Sachs noted that the industry had “momentum” after a second consecutive year of “unprecedented success outperforming their benchmarks.” The industry also reached a record assets under management above $5tn for the first time in its history. But how well were the people who work in hedge funds paid for their work?

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