Samlyn Capital is a prominent hedge fund manager based in New York, founded in 2006 by Robert Pohly, formerly of Sigma Capital, a subsidiary of Steve Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors. The firm specializes in managing portfolios utilizing long/short, long-only, and market-neutral investment strategies, primarily focusing on equity securities.
Robert Pohly established Samlyn Capital in 2007, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Before founding Samlyn Capital, Pohly served as a portfolio manager at Sigma Capital from 2000 to 2006. His career also includes roles at prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Tiger Management, where he honed his investment expertise. Currently, Pohly serves as the portfolio manager and managing member at Samlyn Capital.
Samlyn Capital manages discretionary assets totaling $8,346,268,272 for 10 clients, as reported in their Form ADV dated March 2024. Their Q1 2024 13F filing disclosed $5,972,294,779 in managed 13F securities, with a top 10 holdings concentration of 33.86%. First Solar Inc. is their largest holding, with 1,795,736 shares held.