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About
Alex Bain serves as Head Trader at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP, where he is responsible for overseeing trading operations and implementing investment strategies with a focus on alpha generation and risk management. Based in Miami, FL, Bain leads the firm’s trading activities and collaborates directly with portfolio managers to drive performance across diverse asset classes.
His investment expertise includes equities and alternative investments, with particular emphasis on sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, and financial services, reflecting his academic concentrations in alternative investments and value investing. Bain utilizes a combination of discretionary and systematic strategies to identify market opportunities and optimize portfolio returns.
Prior to joining Forest Avenue, Bain gained valuable experience as a trader at Meridiem Capital Partners and Steadfast Financial, where he contributed to multi-strategy portfolios and cross-asset trading initiatives. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with concentrations in Alternative Investments & Value Investing and a minor in Economics from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and Fordham University London Centre, highlighting his industry knowledge and analytical expertise.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Avenue Capital Management LP | Head Trader | Jul 2024 to Present | — |
| Meridiem Capital Partners | Trader | Mar 2023 to Apr 2024 | — |
| Steadfast Financial | Trader | Aug 2020 to Mar 2023 | — |
| Jefferies | Equity Derivatives Trader | Jul 2017 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Jefferies | Equities Summer Analyst | Jun 2016 to Aug 2016 | — |
| Advanced Portfolio Management | Investment Analyst | Jun 2014 to Dec 2014 | — |
Education
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance Major | Concentrations in Alternative Investments & Value Investing | Economics Minor
2013 — 2017
Fordham University London Centre
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance Major | Concentrations in Alternative Investments & Value Investing | Economics Minor
2015 — 2015
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
High School
2009 — 2013
Others at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Partner | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Partner | FL , United States | |
| Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Analyst | Miami, FL , United States |
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