Leo Yu

Leo Yu is a trader at Old Mission Capital LLC, based in New York City, with a focus on quantitative trading and electronic market making in equities and ETF products. At Old Mission Capital, he is responsible for executing and managing complex trading strategies, leveraging advanced statistical techniques and technology to provide liquidity and optimize performance in US equity markets. His work centers on high-frequency trading, options market making, and equity arbitrage, primarily across listed US equities and exchange-traded funds.

Prior to joining Old Mission Capital in early 2019, Leo Yu built expertise in financial analytics, with a strong foundation in quantitative methods, risk management, and electronic execution. His career background is distinguished by his specialization in structured finance and data-driven investment strategies within the securities industry, supported by a broker-dealer registration at Old Mission Capital.

Leo Yu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Statistics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His academic background is complemented by intensive training in mathematical modeling and algorithmic trading, making him highly effective in applying advanced analytics to capital markets. He is notably skilled in designing statistical arbitrage models and optimizing trading algorithms for US equities and ETF sectors.