QTS Capital Management

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QTS Capital Management LLC is a global multi-strategy investment management firm, founded in 2011 by quant finance author Dr. Ernest Chan. 

The firm aims to deliver uncorrelated returns with a strong emphasis on robust risk management. Led by a team of mathematicians and physicists, QTS embraces the philosophy of ‘Precision Trading: Powered by Data Intelligence,’ underscoring its commitment to data-driven, highly precise trading strategies.

Commodity Pools

Diversification

Can provide access to a broad range of commodities to diversify portfolios and reduce risk.

Liquidity

Can be entered and exited at regular intervals offering flexibility and liquidity as needed.

Professional Management

Managed by our experienced operators with expertise to make informed trading decisions.

Regulated Investment

Regulated by financial authorities, providing an added layer of security and transparency for investors.

Risk Mitigation

Pooling resources can mitigate the risks associated with individual commodity trading.

Access to Leverage​

Opportunities to gain leverage to amplify potential returns that are typically unachievable as an individual.

We offer alternative investment products for qualified investors.  References to the funds on this website are not an offer to sell interests which can only be purchased by qualified investors through an offering memorandum.

Managed Accounts

Tail Reaper Strategy

QTS Tail Reaper is a fully automated, intraday trading program designed to capture opportunities during extreme (‘tail’) movements in the U.S. equity market index. The strategy trades E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) and is designed as a potential diversifier for portfolios with positive equity beta exposure, particularly during periods of market stress.

Tail Reaper Strategy

QTS Tail Reaper is a fully automated, intraday trading program designed to capture opportunities during extreme (‘tail’) movements in the U.S. equity market index. The strategy trades E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) and is designed as a potential diversifier for portfolios with positive equity beta exposure, particularly during periods of market stress.

Phoenix Strategy

QTS Phoenix is a fully automated program that blends the QTS Tail Reaper Strategy with E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES). The strategy employs an AI/ML-enhanced dynamic allocation system, introduced in April 2024, that adjusts weightings between the Tail Reaper component and the S&P 500 exposure based on market conditions. Phoenix is designed with the goal of providing a distinctive risk/return profile to the S&P 500 by dynamically balancing potential upside capture with downside responsiveness.

QTS in Numbers

Established
2000
AUM
~$ M

As of December 2025

Unique Offerings

QTS Founder

  • Founder of QTS Capital Management, LLC
  • Author of popular quant blog, Quantitative Trading
  • Author of 5 highly acclaimed books:
    • Generative AI for Trading and Asset Management
    • Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect and AWS
    • Machine Trading: Deploying Computer Algorithms to Conquer the Markets
    • Algorithmic Trading: Winning Strategies and Their Rationale
    • Quantitative Trading: How to Build Your Own Algorithmic Trading Business
  • Founder of PredictNow.ai, a machine learning SaaS for enterprise resource optimization
  • Adjunct faculty at Northwestern University’s Master’s in Data Science program
  • Bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto and Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy in theoretical physics from Cornell University.

Investor Reviews

The below testimonials are based on unique experiences from current or former QTS clients or QTS private fund investors. No compensation was provided in return for these testimonials. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Performance Awards

Ratings or rankings shown are for informational purposes only and are not sanctioned, approved, or endorsed by the commodities industry or any regulatory authority. All investments involve risk, including the loss of principal. There can be no assurance that an investment strategy will achieve its objectives or will otherwise meet expectations. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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