Apr 21, 2023

Chicago Hedge Funds?

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Spent 2 years in IB and 2 years in UMM / MF PE in NY. Looking to move to Chicago and wanted to get input on quality shops out there (both HF and long-only). I obviously know Citadel and Balyasny, but any other notable funds?

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