Hedge fund trader demographics and statistics in the US
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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.
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% |
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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.
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
According to our data, 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,857 |
| White | $115,656 |
| Black or African American | $99,837 |
| Asian | $113,507 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,792 |
Average hedge fund trader age
See how the average age of hedge fund traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
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.
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
According to the data, 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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $149,637 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $117,571 |
| Doctorate Degree | $136,741 |
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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% |