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

130+

No. of PM teams

$19bn+

AUM

1,000+

No. of Employees

*As of April 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 market views at the halfway point of the year.

Q&A with Steve Fedorko, COO of Trading & Execution at Schonfeld

In our latest Schonfeld Spotlight, Steve Fedorko, COO of Trading & Execution, shares how he built a career across accounting, data strategy and broker relations, and why Schonfeld's meritocratic culture has been the accelerator.

Schonfeld Marks Eight Years of Mentorship with Student "Shark Tank" Pitch Competition

Schonfeld recently marked our eighth consecutive year partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Workplace Mentoring program.

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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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