I think SMs are a dying breed, but if one had strong desires to go to one for whatever reason, what are the actual top / differentiated ones to target?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights into top single managers (SMs) that are often highlighted as differentiated and worth targeting:
Darsana Capital Partners
Eminence Capital
Whale Rock Capital Management
Soroban Capital Partners
These funds typically manage ~$10bn+ AUM with lean teams, making them highly selective. They are often praised for their longer-term investment horizons, better work-life balance compared to multi-managers, and opportunities for deeper research. However, as noted in WSO discussions, the key is to join a "winning team" regardless of the model, as performance and culture can vary significantly even within top-tier funds.
Sources: Single vs. multi-managers, Top Non-Tiger Single Managers, Questions about Single Manager vs Multi Manager HFs, Leaving a single manager to start a book at a platform, Q&A: Management Consultant and Value Investor
TCI, Pershing
Any other names? Ideally would like a longer list to point to
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