Samlyn Capital, LLC
Samlyn Capital, LLC is a New York-based hedge fund founded in 2007. The firm manages multi-billion dollar assets and serves institutional investors. With about 35 employees as of 2025, Samlyn specializes in equity investments and fundamental research, focusing primarily on U.S. and global equity markets.
Investment Strategy
Samlyn Capital employs a fundamental, research-driven long/short equity investment strategy with a focus on U.S. and global equities. The firm invests in both long and short positions, aiming to generate alpha while managing risk through rigorous due diligence, deep industry analysis, and portfolio diversification. The strategy seeks to capitalize on value discrepancies in the equity markets, emphasizing security selection and risk-adjusted returns.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (66)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C COF | CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP | 7.19% | $523.5M | 2,460,455 | $183.29 | $212.76 | +$254.9M |
L LPLA | LPL FINL HLDGS INC | 6.26% | $455.7M | 1,215,280 | $151.37 | $374.97 | -$2.7M |
B BAC | BANK AMERICA CORP | 6.11% | $444.5M | 9,392,437 | $41.61 | $47.32 | +$60.9M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 5.74% | $417.6M | 839,516 | $439.61 | $497.41 | +$267.8M |
J JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 5.54% | $403.1M | 1,390,302 | $255.09 | $289.91 | +$136.9M |
Options Positions (7)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | Sold | Call | $103.7M | 4,728 | $219.39 | $190.15 | -201 | +$9.9M |
C COF | CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP | Sold | Call | $102.0M | 4,793 | $212.76 | $179.30 | -19,699 | -$337.2M |
P PLNT | PLANET FITNESS INC | Sold | Call | $51.6M | 4,728 | $109.05 | $98.87 | -201 | +$3.9M |
I IGT | INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOG | Bought | Call | $48.8M | 30,891 | $15.81 | $16.21 | +3,618 | +$4.5M |
C CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | Bought | Call | $35.4M | 6,304 | $56.15 | $56.15 | +6,304 | +$35.4M |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (8)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
I Ilan Agar | Analyst | United States | |
J Jack Barnes | Analyst - US Financials | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jeff Sohm | Hedge Fund Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
S Scott Kenworthy | Equity Analyst | Aspen, CO , United States | |
J Jeff Ares | Analyst - Global Consumer Retail | New York, NY , United States | |
P Pierre Mouillon | Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
R Robert Pohly | Portfolio Manager and Managing Member | New York, NY , United States | |
S Stephen Graham | Analyst | United States |