What makes us different

Insight. Data. Clarity.

Founded in 1991, when financial markets were increasingly executed electronically, we launched with the idea that analysing financial data would reveal statistical patterns and new investment opportunities. We became one of the first pioneers in what has become known as quantitative and systematic investing.
The scientific method remains at the heart of what we do. It ensures an objective unbiased approach to data, allowing rigorous research to uncover the insight that creates clear and tested investment strategies.
Technology is our bedrock. It enables our research with the latest machine learning and cloud computing techniques, manages our huge volumes of financial and alternative data and connects us seamlessly to trading exchanges across the world.
Unlike many in our sector we have a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork. Drawing on our academic heritage we believe sharing ideas across teams creates the best culture for innovation, development and success.

We have a simple vision

To put our clients at the forefront of modern investment management

Values

As innovators and free thinkers, embracing discovery comes naturally to us. Put simply, curiosity and a desire to push past boundaries is in our DNA.

Embrace discovery

As innovators and free thinkers, embracing discovery comes naturally to us. Put simply, curiosity and a desire to push past boundaries is in our DNA.
By responding to the changing needs of our clients, and with confidence in what we can achieve, we deliver impactful results that make a real difference.

Deliver impact

By responding to the changing needs of our clients, and with confidence in what we can achieve, we deliver impactful results that make a real difference.
With an unwavering focus on clear results we are dedicated and determined in all that we do.

Be dedicated

With an unwavering focus on clear results we are dedicated and determined in all that we do.
As one team, we excel together. We understand the power in our collaboration, sharing knowledge and experience to deliver the best results.

Excel together

As one team, we excel together. We understand the power in our collaboration, sharing knowledge and experience to deliver the best results.

History

  1. CFM founded by Jean-Pierre Aguilar. CFM's first Managed Futures program established.

  2. Creation of Science&Finance, founded by Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, as the research arm of CFM.

  3. Jean-Philippe and Marc co-author Theory of Financial Risk and Derivative Pricing.

  4. CFM and Science&Finance merge, creating today's structure. Intraday trading begins.

  5. Launch of Stratus, our flagship multi-strategy program.

  6. AUM passes $1 bn.

  7. Opened New York office.

  8. Launch of CFM Foundation for Research.

  9. Launch of ISTrends program; Opened London office.

  10. AUM passes $10 bn.

  11. Launch of ISTrends Equity Capped program.

  12. Launch of Systematic Global Macro (SGM) program; Launch of Quasar program.

Our thinking