Our Firm
We build innovative alternative strategies by identifying clear information asymmetries—often rooted in principal-agent problems—and developing a lasting proprietary data edge. With deep expertise in sourcing, structuring, execution, and risk management, we build the financial products we want for ourselves—backing each with meaningful investment from our own balance sheet to ensure strong investor alignment.
Core Principles
Focus
Hard work is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for successful productivity at Stone Ridge. Innovative breakthroughs—never guaranteed—require intense concentration without distraction for long periods of time. We're guided by a simple mindset: "I get to" instead of "I have to." This perspective keeps us grounded, grateful, and focused on what matters most.
Be Humble
Even the black belts come to work in their white belts and start every day with a beginner’s mind. Being humble is how we learn. Without this as a core principle, no single employee could keep up with the pace of innovation at Stone Ridge, nor in the markets.
Be Kind
Our power comes from knowing that kindness has no downside. It works. Not every time, but always. The best shot Stone Ridge has to really matter to you— to be a true partner—is by practicing an extreme form of continuity. That’s why our investors always see the same folks from Stone Ridge showing up in their offices. This principle also applies internally: we have a smaller number of phenomenally talented people that we hope will continue with the firm for their entire careers. We are tough on ideas and kind to people.
Hire Talented People
We seek to hire extraordinary people, but slowly. The bar to join Stone Ridge is exceptionally high, and we are not in a rush.
Commit to Human Excellence
Merit is our oxygen. We scrupulously insist that the most demanding recruiting criteria must always remain non-negotiable. We value merit above all else and believe people are fundamentally awesome.
Empower Individuals
We recruit for uncorrelated weirdness. Belonging doesn't require changing who you are—it requires being who you are. To make truly original contributions, you need to be irrationally obsessed with something for an extended period. This requires deep safety that only comes from true belonging. At Stone Ridge, every colleague thinks for themselves and has agency to execute their areas of personal responsibility.
"The compounding we're after is in wisdom and trust in our relationships with each other. Life is much more satisfying when we realize that relationships also follow a Power Law, and invest accordingly."
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