Deutsche Bank sales/trading memo leaked showing hedge fund bets on U.S. election outcomes and macro market moves

Deutsche Bank sales/trading memo leaked showing hedge fund bets on U.S. election outcomes and macro market moves The document provides a forward‑looking market commentary from a Deutsche Bank sales/trading function that mentions hedge funds betting heavily on Hillary Clinton winning and on the Trump‑driven “reflation” narrative. While it hints at coordinated trading strategies around political events, it lacks concrete names of individuals, specific transaction amounts, or evidence of illicit activity. The lead is therefore low‑value and speculative, though it could warrant a modest follow‑up to verify whether any compliance breaches or market‑manipulation concerns exist within Deutsche Bank or its client base. Key insights: Hedge funds reportedly placed large bets on Hillary Clinton (HRC) to win the 2016 U.S. election.; Despite the election outcome, many firms still profited, suggesting trades were tied to broader “Trump narrative” market moves.; The memo notes outflows from “real money” investors and positions in fixed income, FX, and emerging markets tied to political expectations.