Independent firm profile

Hudson River Trading

Quantitative trading firm responsible for roughly 5% of US equity volume. Builds mathematical models that trade across hundreds of venues worldwide using its own capital.

Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
2002
Funding model
Firm Capital Model
Region served
North America

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

HRT is a quantitative trading firm responsible for a meaningful share of US equity volume, with strong presence in options and global markets.

"Apply mathematical and computational tools to discover patterns in markets."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Firm Capital Model prop firm
Market Focus
Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex, Crypto
Trading Style
Firm Capital Model
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
New York, USA · North America
Known For
~10%+ of US equity volume
CEO
Jason Carroll
Team size
~800+

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 offeredInstitutional only
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Institutional only

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, ETFs, futures, options, FX, crypto

Supported platforms

Proprietary

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit split50% to trader
Payout frequencyAnnual bonus
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Top-tier compensation
  • +Strong research culture

Trade-offs

  • Extremely selective hiring
  • No external programs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson River Trading

Is Hudson River Trading a legitimate prop firm?+

Hudson River Trading was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, USA. Quantitative trading firm responsible for roughly 5% of US equity volume. Builds mathematical models that trade across hundreds of venues worldwide using its own capital.

Does Hudson River Trading require an evaluation?+

No. Hudson River Trading offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Hudson River Trading?+

Hudson River Trading pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.

How often does Hudson River Trading pay out?+

Hudson River Trading processes payouts on a annual bonus basis.

What platforms does Hudson River Trading support?+

Hudson River Trading supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.

What trading restrictions does Hudson River Trading enforce?+

At Hudson River Trading, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.