Balyasny Merger Arb Pod Drawdown Limits

Hello all - I’m wondering if Baly has standardized drawdown limits for its merger arb pods and if so, what they are.

If they vary by pod/individual negotiation with the PM, would be helpful if there is a typical range. I’m not sure if Baly has tighter or looser limits among the Citadel/MLP/P72s/Brevan’s of the world but prior posts/articles aren’t super consistent.

Thank you!

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