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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 CTA fund has been shortlisted for the 2023 HFM With.Intelligence Performance Awards in two categories: "Managed Futures (CTA) - under $1bn" and "Quantitative Strategy under $1bn," placing it among only eight nominees in each category.
  • • The fund competes against established industry players including AQR Capital Management, J E Moody & Company LLC, R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, and Anacapa Advisors, LLC.
  • • Cayler Capital simultaneously achieved recognition as a Top 10 CTA by aiSource on August 22, 2023, reinforcing its standing in the systematic trading space.
  • • The firm appointed Sam Vogel as Chief Marketing and Operations Officer to support operational efficiency and asset growth management alongside founder and CIO Brent Belote.
Summary
Cayler Capital LLC, a systematic oil CTA program focused on relative value trading strategies, has achieved dual recognition in the 2023 HFM With.Intelligence Performance Awards. The fund's shortlisting in both the "Managed Futures (CTA) - under $1bn" and "Quantitative Strategy under $1bn" categories positions it among a select group of eight nominees competing in each category. The recognition underscores the firm's performance in a competitive landscape that includes established managers such as AQR Capital Management and J E Moody & Company LLC.

The shortlisting caps what Cayler Capital characterized as a transformative quarter marked by multiple industry accolades. Beyond the HFM recognition, the firm was named a Top 10 CTA by aiSource on August 22, 2023, further validating its systematic trading approach in oil and petroleum products. These recognitions align with the fund's positioning as a leader in quantitative, systematic strategies for energy commodities.

To support its growth trajectory, Cayler Capital appointed Sam Vogel as Chief Marketing and Operations Officer in Q3 2023. Vogel's role is designed to streamline operational processes and manage the firm's asset expansion alongside founder Brent Belote. Belote, reflecting on the recognition, noted that the combination of industry awards and the leadership addition represented significant progress for the firm during the period.

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