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Cayler Capital, Oil CTA, makes shortlist of "HFM With.Intelligence PERFORMANCE AWARDS" in U.S. Managed Futures

Reported by Issuewire
Aug 22, 2025· 2 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Cayler Capital's oil-focused CTA fund earned dual shortlist nominations in the 2023 HFM With.Intelligence Performance Awards, competing in both "Managed Futures (CTA) - under $1bn" and "Quantitative Strategy under $1bn" categories, each with eight nominees.
  • • The fund competes against established systematic managers including AQR Capital Management, J E Moody & Company LLC, R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, and Anacapa Advisors LLC.
  • • Cayler Capital simultaneously achieved Top 10 CTA recognition by aiSource on August 22, 2023, reinforcing its performance credentials in systematic trading.
  • • The firm appointed Sam Vogel as Chief Marketing and Operations Officer to manage operational scaling and asset growth alongside founder and CIO Brent Belote.
Summary
Cayler Capital LLC, a systematic oil CTA employing relative value trading strategies, has secured dual recognition in the 2023 HFM With.Intelligence Performance Awards. The firm's shortlisting in both the "Managed Futures (CTA) - under $1bn" and "Quantitative Strategy under $1bn" categories positions it among a competitive peer group of eight nominees in each category. This dual nomination reflects performance validation in a crowded managed futures landscape that includes long-established players such as AQR Capital Management and J E Moody & Company LLC.

The recognition comes as Cayler Capital marked a transformative period highlighted by multiple industry accolades. The firm's concurrent Top 10 CTA ranking by aiSource further underscores its standing within the systematic trading community. To support continued operational efficiency and asset growth, Cayler Capital appointed Sam Vogel to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, working alongside founder and Chief Investment Officer Brent Belote. The operational reinforcement signals management's intent to leverage award momentum for institutional capital attraction and business development.

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Issuewire Cayler Capital, Oil CTA, makes shortlist of "HFM With.Intelligence PERFORMANCE AWARDS" in U.S. Managed Futures