Empowering people. Driving performance.

Driven by our mission to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns in all market environments and cycles, we foster a culture where the brightest minds are empowered to learn, innovate and lead with purpose.

1988

Company founded

140+

No. of PM teams

$22bn+

AUM

1,100+

No. of Employees

*As of July 1st 2026.

Founded in 1988 by Steven Schonfeld, the firm has grown from a proprietary trading firm with deep systematic roots into a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund with an investing footprint that spans five continents.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer Ryan Tolkin, Schonfeld unites disciplined investing with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture. We apply decades of experience in our effort to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities in the markets, across asset classes and geographies.

Our Opportunity Is Now.

We’re relentless. We’re together. Ryan Tolkin on why that combination wins.

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Innovative Strategies. Disciplined Execution.

Backed by advanced data, technology and risk management and deep domain expertise, we invest across four core strategies: Quantitative, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

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Schonfeld News

Macro Observations - By Mitesh Parikh, Co-Head of Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income

Mitesh Parikh shared his global market views and outlook for the remainder of the year, heading into the fall.

Duncan Robinson Visits Schonfeld's NYC Headquarters

We recently welcomed Duncan Robinson, a small forward and shooting guard on the NBA's Detroit Pistons, to our New York City headquarters to learn more about our business and share his story with our team.

Macro Observations - By Mitesh Parikh, Co-Head of Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income

Mitesh Parikh shared his market views at the halfway point of the year.

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We’ll Invest in You.

Our greatest investment is in our people. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, Schonfeld empowers you to grow, pursue bold ideas and make a lasting impact. Here, ambition is matched by opportunity.

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