Research profile
Element Capital
Global macro hedge fund led by Jeffrey Talpins, trading rates, FX and commodities.
- Headquarters
- New York, NY, USA
- Founded
- 2005
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options, forex.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Element Capital is an investment firm that utilizes a Modern Macro approach to global macro investing. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis to develop insights into financial markets. The company employs a team of approximately 60 professionals, including investment specialists, economists, technologists, and business operations experts, focusing on intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and collaboration.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
- Trading Style
- Overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- New York, NY, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Combines deep fundamental research with quantitative analysis
- Team size
- Approximately 60
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.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Element Capital FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Element Capital?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Element Capital before purchasing.
Does Element Capital offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Element Capital does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Element Capital's payouts and profit split work?+
payouts are processed on a quarterly basis; first payout eligibility: —. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Element Capital's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Element Capital?+
Platforms: Internal. Markets: futures, equities, options, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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