Private company

S.A.C. Capital Advisors

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Group of hedge funds

SAC Capital Advisors was a group of hedge funds founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992. The firm employed approximately 800 people in 2010 across its offices located in Stamford, Connecticut, and New York City, and various offices.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1992Founded1
  • Industryhedge fund1
  • HeadquartersStamford1
  • Legal formlimited partnership1

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SAC Capital Advisors was a group of hedge funds founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992. The firm employed approximately 800 people in 2010 across its offices located in Stamford, Connecticut, and New York City, and various offices.2

The story

Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

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Timeline

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