Research profile
Profile data updated: October 13, 2026
Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
One of the largest global quantitative trading firms and options market makers. Renowned for its game-theory-driven training program and significant venture investments (including ByteDance).
- Headquarters
- Bala Cynwyd, USA
- Founded
- 1987
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options, crypto.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
SIG is one of the largest global derivatives trading firms, well known for its options market making and poker-influenced training program.
"Bring rigorous probabilistic thinking — including poker — to trading decision making."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Bala Cynwyd, USA
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Major options market maker
- CEO
- Jeff Yass (Co-founder)
- Team size
- ~3, 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.
Institutional only
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
- +Strong training
- +Diverse opportunities
Trade-offs
- −No external trader programs
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 13, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Susquehanna International Group (SIG)?+
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 Susquehanna International Group (SIG) before purchasing.
Does Susquehanna International Group (SIG) offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) 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 Susquehanna International Group (SIG)'s payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 50% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a annual bonus basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Susquehanna International Group (SIG)'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 Susquehanna International Group (SIG)?+
Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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