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Proprietary capital.Disciplined edge.Enduring returns.

A proprietary trading firm built on systematic research, rigorous risk management, and a culture of intellectual honesty.

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"Markets reward those who think in decades, not quarters."
— Founding principle
About

Built on conviction, sustained by process.

We were founded on a simple thesis: durable edge comes from intellectual rigour, not leverage. We deploy proprietary capital across global markets, guided by systematic research and exacting risk discipline.

Our traders and researchers are partners in the fullest sense — incentivized not just to generate returns, but to safeguard the integrity of the firm for the next generation.

Strategy

How we find our edge.

We operate across three core pillars, each governed by its own research infrastructure and risk mandate.

01

Quantitative Equity

Factor-driven long/short strategies applied to global equities, combining fundamental signals with machine-learning models to identify mispriced securities.

02

Global Macro

Discretionary positioning across rates, FX, and commodities, grounded in macroeconomic research and expressed through liquid, exchange-traded instruments.

03

Statistical Arbitrage

Mean-reversion and pairs strategies across correlated instruments, generating consistent, low-beta returns independent of broader market direction.

Our Discipline

Process over spectacle.

Preserved capital is the foundation of compounded growth. Every position we hold passes through the same framework, without exception.

Position Sizing
Individual positions are capped as a fixed share of capital, regardless of conviction.
Drawdown Limits
Hard stop-loss thresholds at the position and portfolio level, enforced systematically.
Independent Risk Desk
Risk oversight sits apart from trading, with authority to reduce or close exposure.
Daily Mark-to-Market
Full portfolio marked and reviewed every trading day — no end-of-quarter surprises.
Leadership

The people behind the process.

Tate P. Greeves
President
"Edge isn't found once and kept. It's rebuilt every day through discipline."
Directs firm strategy, research, and risk oversight at Cortex Capital. Combining a background in computer science with quantitative analysis, Tate leads the development of the firms systematic trading models, portfolio construction, and risk discipline to ensure sustainable, long-term performance.
Education
B.S, University of Calgary
Muhammad F. Ansari
Vice President
"The numbers only mean something if you understand what's underneath them."
Oversees portfolio analysis and market research at Cortex Capital. Muhammad applies financial modeling and analytical rigor to support strategy development, risk oversight, and capital deployment across multiple asset classes.
Education
B.Comm, University of Calgary
Contact

Investor relations & enquiries.

We are selective in our relationships and welcome conversations with qualified institutional investors and family offices.

General Enquiries
relations@cortexcapital.ca