Despite the recent market instability, AQR Capital's Managed Futures Strategy fund attracted an estimated $360 million in net subscriptions in the month through Aug. 28, placing it among the top funds in terms of inflows during the period. The open-ended fund is managed by AQR founder Cliff Asness and had $9.135 billion in AUM as of Aug. 31. While analysts are watching liquid alternative funds to measure their performance during the instability, the new investments suggest that many investors remain confident in their ability to endure difficult markets.

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