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
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B 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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What believers are saying

  • Institutional demand for liquid alternatives supports allocators seeking uncorrelated returns.
  • Over $5 billion in assets provides scale for research and trading infrastructure.
  • Systematic methods can expand into new cross-asset, short-horizon strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Crowded managed-futures markets compress fees and erode alpha.
  • Execution costs rise as microstructure changes and co-location advantages widen.
  • A single drawdown can trigger redemptions from institutional allocators.

What makes Crabel unique

  • Founded in 1987, Crabel pioneered managed futures and CTA strategies.
  • Crabel combines systematic trading with research- and technology-driven execution.
  • Its core edge is short-term futures and foreign exchange trading.

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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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