# IMF says hedge funds’ market footprint is growing and merits closer scrutiny

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- Reuters, 2026-10-06 14:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/imf-says-hedge-funds-market-footprint-growing-merits-closer-scrutiny-2026-10-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac50716a05e110001aa79f6

> Hedge funds have more than tripled in size over the past decade and now play increasingly important roles in markets, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. It warned that their use of leverage and broad lack of transparency could create risks for the financial system.