Ex Cathedra LLC

Ex Cathedra is an investment manager that implements quantitative, automated trading strategies for qualified and accredited investors and pooled capital accounts. Its strategies operate across liquid instruments—including U.S. and international equities, debt securities, futures, options, foreign exchange, and related derivatives—and are managed on a discretionary basis.

The firm relies on proprietary mathematical and statistical models developed with academic counterparties and staff holding advanced degrees; strategies are split into fixed‑income and speculative components, with the speculative sleeve designed to be market‑neutral (target beta around 0.3). Clients must explicitly consent to the use of leverage, and the firm discloses that speculative strategies may use long‑term average leverage near 3:1; the brochure also notes the firm uses derivatives within separately managed accounts, an approach that is uncommon among peers.

Notable operational features include registration as a Commodity Trading Adviser and membership in the NFA, an owner‑operated governance structure with internal mitigations for self‑supervision, and unusually detailed monthly reporting that lists all trades and mark‑to‑market outcomes. The firm reported no regulatory assets under management as of July 18, 2024, and reserves the right to tailor investment guidelines to individual investor requirements.