Roy Niederhoffer

Roy Gary Niederhoffer, born in 1966, is a prominent American hedge fund manager, investor, and philanthropist.13 He is the President of R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc., a position he has held since founding the company in January 1993.13

Education and Early Career

Niederhoffer graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computational Neuroscience.12 After graduation, he worked for his brother Victor Niederhoffer's hedge fund from 1987 to 1992, trading fixed income securities.3

R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc.

In 1993, Niederhoffer founded R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc. (RGNCM), a hedge fund known for its managed futures and commodity trading.3 The company is based in New York City and is registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor and Commodity Pool Operator.3

Investment Strategy: Niederhoffer employs a short-term trading strategy, utilizing quantitative analysis and sophisticated algorithms to make investment decisions.3 His approach involves:

• Analyzing short-term trading patterns
• Developing complex, high-frequency, automatic-trading strategies
• Investing in public equity, fixed income, currency, and commodity markets globally
• Utilizing derivatives such as spot currencies, futures contracts, and options

The fund has shown impressive performance, with annualized returns of approximately 12% from its inception through May 2009, outperforming the market average.3

Philanthropy and Other Interests

Niederhoffer is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the arts and music education:

• Former chairman of the board of the New York City Opera (NYCO)
• Chairman of the board of directors of The Harmony Program
• Board member of the Concert Artists Guild
• Created the Niederhoffer Foundation, supporting music education, Jewish causes, and aid to the needy3

Cryptocurrency Involvement

Niederhoffer was an early adopter in the cryptocurrency space, making his first Bitcoin purchase in 2011.2 He continues to be at the forefront of developments in digital assets and decentralized finance.2

Roy Niederhoffer's LinkedIn profile (username: roy-niederhoffer-4005779) reflects his current position as President at R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc., which he has held for over 31 years.1