AQR Capital Management

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA · ≈730 employees · aqr.com

AQR Capital Management, founded in 1998 by former Goldman Sachs executives, is a global quantitative investment management firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm operates as a privately held entity, primarily owned by its founders and principals. With a workforce of over 760 employees, AQR has a significant global presence, with offices in major cities including Bengaluru, Hong Kong, London, Sydney, Munich, and Dubai. As of Q1 2025, AQR manages approximately $128 billion in assets, positioning it among the largest hedge funds worldwide. AQR offers a variety of quantitatively driven investment vehicles, including traditional long-only and alternative strategies. Their services encompass equity strategies, global macro approaches, statistical arbitrage, and multi-strategy portfolios. The firm provides hedge funds, mutual funds, and pooled investment vehicles tailored for institutional clients. AQR serves a diverse clientele, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, and individual investors through its mutual funds. The firm emphasizes a systematic, research-driven investment approach, focusing on academic research and diversification to achieve long-term results.