Crabel

Crabel

Systematic futures and FX trading

Overview

Crabel Capital Management specializes in quantitative, systematic trading of futures and foreign exchange for institutional clients. Its products come from research-driven trading strategies that are executed through advanced technology to manage assets across global markets, aiming for returns that are uncorrelated with traditional markets. The firm emphasizes short-term trading in liquid instruments and uses leverage-adjusted assets (including notional equity) within its asset base to seek performance. Compared with peers, Crabel differentiates itself through a strong focus on research, a dedicated entrepreneurial team, and an emphasis on liquidity and institutional partnerships to deliver diversified, low-correlation exposure through liquid alternatives. The company’s goal is to provide uncorrelated, risk-adjusted returns for clients by deploying quantitative, systematic strategies across futures and currencies.

About Crabel

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Why Crabel is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Quantitative Finance

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Diversified into emerging markets with $251K iShares MSCI India ETF stake in Q1.
  • Evolved strategies emphasize risk management and technology adaptation.
  • 30+ year history fosters entrepreneurial environment rewarding diligence.

What critics are saying

  • AUM stagnates at $5.0 billion while Winton Capital and Man AHL gain share.
  • Talent flees Los Angeles to Renaissance Technologies and Two Sigma.
  • SEC probes leverage-adjusted AUM reporting slash AUM by 20-30%.

What makes Crabel unique

  • Pioneered short-term systematic trading in futures since Toby Crabel founded in 1987.
  • Delivers uncorrelated returns via research-driven strategies for institutional clients.
  • Manages $5.0 billion leverage-adjusted AUM as of February 1, 2026.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

American Banking News
Jun 17th, 2021
Crabel Capital Management, LLC invests into assets : stake in iShares MSCI India ETF in the amount of $251K

Crabel Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI India ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $251,000.

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