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Alex Bain

Alex Bain

Head Trader at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP

Miami, FL , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Forest Avenue Capital Management LPHead TraderJul 2024 to Present
Meridiem Capital PartnersTraderMar 2023 to Apr 2024
Steadfast FinancialTraderAug 2020 to Mar 2023
JefferiesEquity Derivatives TraderJul 2017 to Jul 2020
JefferiesEquities Summer AnalystJun 2016 to Aug 2016
Advanced Portfolio ManagementInvestment AnalystJun 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)

NameRoleLocation
Jacob Benatar
Jacob Benatar
PartnerMiami, FL , United States
Matthew Deveney
Matthew Deveney
PartnerMiami, FL , United States
Michael Shillman
Michael Shillman
PartnerFL , United States
Tarigh Yusufi
Tarigh Yusufi
Founder and Chief Investment OfficerMiami, FL , United States
Ben Kim
Ben Kim
AnalystMiami, FL , United States

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