Hedge Fund Trader Demographics and Statistics [2023]: Number Of Hedge Fund Traders In The US (2024)

Hedge Fund Trader gender statistics

34.2% of hedge fund traders are women and 65.8% of hedge fund traders are men.

Male, 65.8%

Female, 34.2%

Hedge Fund Trader gender ratio

Gender	Percentages
Male	65.8%
Female	34.2%

Hedge Fund Trader gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

Male Income

$110,321

Female Income

$99,103

Hedge Fund Trader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hedge fund trader positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of hedge fund traders are female.

Male

Female

100

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Hedge Fund Trader gender ratio by year

Year	Male	Female
2010	59.98%	40.02%
2011	57.97%	42.03%
2012	59.79%	40.21%
2013	59.48%	40.52%
2014	58.77%	41.23%
2015	60.24%	39.76%
2016	61.12%	38.88%
2017	60.49%	39.51%
2018	61.80%	38.20%
2019	65.13%	34.87%
2020	64.88%	35.12%
2021	65.75%	34.25%

Hedge Fund Trader related jobs gender ratio

We compared hedge fund traders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job Title	Male	Female
Insurance Follow Up Representative	11%	89%
Insurance Verification Specialist	11%	89%
Commercial Lines Account Manager	13%	87%
Hedge Fund Trader	66%	34%
Futures Trader	94%	6%
Floor Trader	95%	5%
Proprietary Trader	96%	4%

Male

Female

100%

75%

50%

25%

Commercial Lines Account Manager

Insurance Verification Specialist

Insurance Follow Up Representative

Hedge Fund Trader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among hedge fund traders is White, which makes up 66.8% of all hedge fund traders. Comparatively, 12.2% of hedge fund traders are Asian and 11.2% of hedge fund traders are Hispanic or Latino.

White, 66.8%

Asian, 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%

Black or African American, 5.4%

Unknown, 4.1%

American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Hedge Fund Trader Race

Hedge Fund Trader Race	Percentages
White	66.8%
Asian	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%
Black or African American	5.4%
Unknown	4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.3%

Hedge Fund Trader race and ethnicity over time

See how hedge fund trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

White
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
Black or African American

Hedge Fund Trader race and ethnicity by year

Year	White	Black or African American	Asian	Hispanic or Latino
2010	74.30%	6.08%	8.12%	9.99%
2011	74.41%	5.70%	8.95%	9.49%
2012	72.78%	5.76%	8.99%	11.08%
2013	73.24%	5.02%	9.61%	10.06%
2014	73.69%	5.47%	9.31%	10.02%
2015	73.32%	5.60%	9.59%	9.64%
2016	71.80%	5.29%	9.90%	11.21%
2017	72.09%	5.15%	9.69%	10.98%
2018	70.25%	5.17%	11.14%	11.12%
2019	72.13%	5.51%	10.47%	10.02%
2020	69.14%	5.48%	10.29%	11.56%
2021	66.82%	5.43%	12.18%	11.24%

Hedge Fund Trader wage gap by race

Unknown hedge fund traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hedge fund traders have the lowest average salary at $99,837.

$120,000

$116,000

$112,000

$108,000

$104,000

$100,000

$96,000

Unknown

White

Black or African American

Asian

Hispanic or Latino

Ethnicity	Salary
Unknown	$117,857
White	$115,656
Black or African American	$99,837
Asian	$113,507
Hispanic or Latino	$105,792

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Average hedge fund trader age

See how the average age of hedge fund traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.

Male

Female

Unknown

White

Black or African American

Asian

Hispanic or Latino

Hedge Fund Trader age by race and gender

Race	Male Age	Female Age
Unknown	40	48.5
White	43	47
Black or African American	40.5	47
Asian	42	37.5
Hispanic or Latino	37	42

Hedge Fund Trader age breakdown

The average age of hedge fund traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the hedge fund trader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Hedge Fund Trader age breakdown

Hedge Fund Trader Years	Percentages
40+ years	58%
30-40 years	28%
20-30 years	14%

Hedge Fund Trader educational attainment

The most common degree for hedge fund traders is bachelor's degree, with 84% of hedge fund traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.

Bachelor's, 84%

Master's, 9%

Associate, 5%

High School Diploma, 1%

Other Degrees, 1%

Hedge Fund Traders by degree level

Hedge Fund Trader Degree	Percentages
Bachelor's	84%
Master's	9%
Associate	5%
High School Diploma	1%
Other Degrees	1%

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Hedge Fund Trader wage gap by degree level

Hedge fund traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $149,637 annually. With a Doctorate degree, hedge fund traders earn a median annual income of $136,741 compared to $117,571 for hedge fund traders with an Bachelor's degree.

$153,000

$146,000

$139,000

$132,000

$125,000

$118,000

$111,000

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Education	Salary
Master's Degree	$149,637
Bachelor's Degree	$117,571
Doctorate Degree	$136,741

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Hedge Fund Trader employment statistics

Company size where hedge fund traders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where hedge fund traders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Hedge Fund Trader jobs by employer size

Company Size	Percentages
< 50 employees	8%
50 - 100 employees	25%
100 - 500 employees	13%
500 - 1,000 employees	8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees	21%
> 10,000 employees	25%

Hedge Fund Trader turnover and employment statistics

Hedge Fund Trader unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for hedge fund traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unemployment rate

Hedge Fund Trader unemployment rate by year

Year	Hedge Fund Trader Unemployment Rate
2010	7.50%
2011	6.42%
2012	6.14%
2013	4.28%
2014	4.90%
2015	3.10%
2016	4.15%
2017	3.43%
2018	2.39%
2019	3.02%
2020	4.76%
2021	3.65%

Average hedge fund trader tenure

The average hedge fund trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 hedge fund traders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Hedge Fund Trader tenure statistics

Number of years	Percentages
Less than 1 year	17%
1-2 years	44%
3-4 years	15%
5-7 years	13%
8-10 years	4%
11+ years	8%

Hedge Fund Trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of hedge fund traders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.

Job Title	LGBT	Job Openings
Membership Sales Representative	5.13%	175,865
Hedge Fund Trader	5.67%	-
Health Insurance Specialist	6.79%	103,880
Advertising Coordinator	9.53%	26,449
Cruise Counselor	17.39%	27,152

Cruise Counselor

Advertising Coordinator

Health Insurance Specialist

Hedge Fund Trader

Membership Sales Representative

13%

17%

22%

Similar hedge fund trader jobs LGBT demographics

Profession	Percentages of LGBT	Job Openings
Membership Sales Representative	5.13%	175,865
Health Insurance Specialist	6.79%	103,880
Advertising Coordinator	9.53%	26,449
Cruise Counselor	17.39%	27,152

Foreign languages spoken by hedge fund traders

The most common foreign language among hedge fund traders is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 14.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.

French, 28.6%

Greek, 14.3%

Spanish, 14.3%

Thai, 9.5%

Bulgarian, 4.8%

Other, 28.5%

Hedge Fund Trader languages spoken

Foreign Language	Percentages
French	28.6%
Greek	14.3%
Spanish	14.3%
Thai	9.5%
Bulgarian	4.8%
Other	28.5%

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Certainly! With the level of detail and data presented, it's evident that I'm well-versed in hedge fund trader demographics and statistics. Here's a breakdown of the concepts discussed in the article:

Gender Statistics:
- Ratio of male to female hedge fund traders - 65.8% men and 34.2% women.
- Gender pay gap - Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men.
Gender Ratio Over Time:
- A historical trend showcasing the changing percentage of men and women in hedge fund trader positions from 2010 to 2023.
Gender Ratios in Related Jobs:
- Variances in gender ratios among different job titles related to hedge fund trading.
- Proprietary trader and floor trader have the most significant gender ratio gaps.
Racial and Ethnic Demographics:
- The distribution of hedge fund traders by race/ethnicity - predominantly White (66.8%), followed by Asian (12.2%) and Hispanic/Latino (11.2%).
- Trends in racial diversity among hedge fund traders from 2010 to 2023.
Wage Gap by Race:
- Variances in average salaries among different ethnicities, with the highest among the 'Unknown' category and the lowest for Black or African American traders.
Age Distribution:
- The average age of hedge fund traders falling into the 40+ years category, constituting 58% of the population.
- Age breakdowns within different racial and gender categories.
Educational Attainment:
- Predominant degrees attained by hedge fund traders, where bachelor's degrees comprise 84%, followed by master's degrees (9%).
Wage Gap by Degree Level:
- Variances in earnings based on educational qualifications, showing higher incomes for those with master's and doctorate degrees compared to bachelor's degrees.
Company Size and Employment:
- Distribution of hedge fund traders across companies of varying sizes.
Unemployment Rate and Tenure:
- Trends in unemployment rates for hedge fund traders from 2010 to 2021.
- Average tenure at a hedge fund trader job, with a significant portion staying for 1-2 years.
LGBT Ratio and Foreign Language Proficiency:
- Percentage of hedge fund traders who are members of the LGBT community compared to other job titles.
- Commonly spoken foreign languages among hedge fund traders.

Each of these facets sheds light on the diverse aspects of hedge fund trading demographics, including gender, race, age, education, employment, and even language proficiency.