Forrest Pratson

Forrest Pratson is a Quantitative Researcher at Aquatic Capital Management based in Chapel Hill, NC, where he focuses on the development and implementation of data-driven investment strategies. His current responsibilities include quantitative analysis, model design, and systematic research aimed at generating alpha across a range of liquid markets.

Prior to his current role, Forrest served as a Research Business Associate at Aquatic Capital Management and previously worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Capital One, gaining experience in both financial modeling and business analytics environments. His work spans multiple liquid asset classes, with an emphasis on applying quantitative methods within equities, futures, and macro strategies.

Forrest holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Duke University, equipping him with a strong analytical and technical foundation. He is recognized for contributing to interdisciplinary quantitative research and leveraging advanced statistical techniques to inform trading decisions and risk management.