Emc Capital Management
EMC Capital Advisors, LLC is a systematic global macro investment firm based in Bannockburn, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1985, EMC specializes in quantitative investment strategies through Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and Commodity Pool Operator (CPO) programs. As of September 2025, the firm manages approximately $353.3 million in assets under management. EMC offers diversified managed futures, multi-strategy equities, and managed futures programs. The firm typically caters to qualified eligible participants, institutional investors, and separately managed accounts, and employs around 5 staff.
Investment Strategy
EMC Capital Advisors implements systematic, multi-asset, and global macro strategies using proprietary quantitative trading models. Their programs aim to generate long-term absolute returns across diverse market environments, blending diversified managed futures with multi-strategy allocations to equities, interest rates, and commodities. Strategies feature statistically biased allocations and sector-specific models, including unconstrained interest rate strategies, dynamic commodity exposures, and long/short financials, all designed to deliver returns with lower volatility and a higher Sharpe ratio. EMC's Classic program targets robust risk-adjusted returns via diversified global markets, while Alpha and Alpha Plus leverage tactical overlays responsive to current macro trends.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (298)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V VOO | VANGUARD S&P 500 | 26.11% | $48.4M | 85,218 | $534.74 | $568.03 | +$13.6M |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TRUS | 17.49% | $32.4M | 58,774 | $461.45 | $551.64 | +$13.2M |
A AMZN | AMAZON.COM INC | 10.20% | $18.9M | 86,235 | $129.33 | $219.39 | +$2.3M |
G GOOG | ALPHABET INC-C | 10.07% | $18.7M | 105,250 | $169.60 | $177.39 | +$1.9M |
V VUG | VANGUARD GRW ETF | 7.76% | $14.4M | 32,830 | $410.50 | $438.40 | +$10.7M |