Titans Of Tomorrow France's #1 Hedgefund Trader - Sylvain Lemaire
Aug 31, 2025
Sylvain Lemaire, the trailblazer behind France's first hedge fund, shares his remarkable journey managing over $700 million without a losing year. He discusses the crucial bridge between trading psychology and risk management, and emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience in high-stakes trading. Lemaire reflects on the complexities of market dynamics and the challenges of balancing team collaboration with personal conviction. He also highlights the role of mentorship, underscoring its impact on a trader's success.
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Launching France’s First Hedge Fund
- Sylvain joined Alphigestion/Dexia to launch France's first long-short market neutral hedge fund and worked alongside top traders.
- They raised over $500M in two years and learned cross-asset information sharing that shaped his trading style.
Build A Process First
- Learn macroeconomics and the basics at school because they form the foundation for trading decisions.
- Build a repeatable process since your P&L ultimately proves your skill.
Everything Affects Equities
- Equity trades are impacted by interest rates, FX, commodities and fixed income so treat markets holistically.
- A single-stock thesis must include cross-asset views to avoid unexpected outcomes.