Independent firm profile

Balyasny Asset Management

Multi-strategy multi-manager hedge fund (BAM).

Headquarters
Chicago, USA
Founded
2001
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Region served
North America

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a Chicago-based multi-strategy fund with global offices, running equity long/short, macro, systematic, and credit pods.

"Build a world-class multi-strategy platform of specialist teams."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Futures, Stocks
Trading Style
Bank or Institutional Prop Desk
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
Chicago, USA · North America
Known For
Global multi-strategy
CEO
Dmitry Balyasny
Team size
1,500+

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

Not required by this firm.

Instant funding

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offeredPod allocations
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Not applicable.

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
InstrumentsEquities, macro, fixed income, futures

Supported platforms

Internal

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitPod P&L + base
Payout frequencyAnnual
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Strong growth
  • +Multi-strategy depth

Trade-offs

  • Highly selective

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Balyasny Asset Management

Is Balyasny Asset Management a legitimate prop firm?+

Balyasny Asset Management was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Multi-strategy multi-manager hedge fund (BAM).

Does Balyasny Asset Management require an evaluation?+

No. Balyasny Asset Management offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Balyasny Asset Management?+

Balyasny Asset Management's published profit split is: Pod P&L + base.

How often does Balyasny Asset Management pay out?+

Balyasny Asset Management processes payouts on a annual basis.

What platforms does Balyasny Asset Management support?+

Balyasny Asset Management supports the following trading platforms: Internal.

What trading restrictions does Balyasny Asset Management enforce?+

At Balyasny Asset Management, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.