Research profile
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
Multi-strategy hedge fund and proprietary trading platform with global pods.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Founded
- 1988
- Funding model
- Bank / Institutional
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
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
Schonfeld is a New York-based multi-manager investment platform managing tens of billions across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro pods. Originally a family office for founder Steven Schonfeld, it now operates as one of the largest multi-strategy firms globally.
"Deliver world-class risk-adjusted returns through a multi-strategy platform."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Bank / Institutional prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- New York, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Multi-strategy multi-manager
- CEO
- Ryan Tolkin
- Team size
- 1, 000+
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.
Not applicable.
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
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Top-tier compensation
- +Global scale
- +Long pedigree
Trade-offs
- −Highly selective hiring
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Schonfeld Strategic Advisors?+
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 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors before purchasing.
Does Schonfeld Strategic Advisors offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors 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 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to pod-level p&l sharing + base of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a quarterly/annual basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Schonfeld Strategic Advisors's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, 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 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors?+
Platforms: Internal, Custom. 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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