The Vulcan Metals Strategy is a pure discretionary metals trading strategy managed by James Gallo, a NYMEX floor trader since 1987. Utilizing a global network of information on mining, usage, historical movements, and need, as well as proprietary research, the methodology is exacting yet flexible enough to capitalize on daily market irregularities. Vulcan trades a variety of metals including copper, gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Vulcan adapts to changing market conditions, the strategy employs intra-commodity spreads to yield additional low risk returns.
| Year or YTD |
Program |
SP500 TR |
| 2016 |
5.39 |
11.98 |
| 2015 |
28.56 |
1.41 |
| 2014 |
27.24 |
13.69 |
| 2013 |
13.30 |
32.41 |
| 2012 |
24.92 |
15.98 |
| 2011 |
1.08 |
0.80 |
| Average |
16.75 |
12.71 |
| Fundamental Analysis |
Yes |
| Discretionary |
Yes |
| Sector Specialist |
Yes |
| Futures |
Yes |
| Listed Options |
Yes |
| Long Term |
Yes |
| Short Term |
Yes |
| Intra-Week |
Yes |
| Managed Account Minimum: |
$1,000,000 |
| Margin / Equity Ratio: |
10% |
| Managed Account Availability: |
Closed |
| Manager Name: |
Typhon Capital Management, LLC |
| Address: |
190 S LaSalle St, Suite 3000 |
| City: |
Chicago |
| State: |
IL |
| Zip: |
60603 |
| Country: |
United States |
James L. Koutoulas, Esq, University: BA 1999-2003, National Merit Scholar Finance University of Florida, JD 2003 – 2006 Law with Business Concentration Northwestern University School of Law Professional Experience: 1996 – 1998 Webmaster & Network Administrator Ursus Telecom Corp. Sunrise, Florida Mr. Koutoulas designed and maintained the company’s website and multiple servers, wrote telephony and web software in 11 different programming languages, and assisted in the preparation of the financial statements for the company’s IPO. 1998 – 1999 Consultant Smith Barney Created computer software the analyzed the branch’s operational performance, and broker’s production levels. Trained staff in the usage of branch’s trading systems. 2002 – 2007 CEO Khaos Enterprises, Inc. Founded firm that provided comprehensive IT outsourcing for small businesses in four major metropolitan US markets. Engineered corporate networks, provided security and administration services. 2005 – 2006 Head of Operations and Software Development Risk Analytics Firm (name under NDA) Led development of market & operational risk software package. Supervised outside legal counsel and drafted patents and private placement memorandum. Implemented accounting system, corporate network, website, and VOIP platform. 2007-2008 Chief Operating Officer St. Esprit Asset Management, LLC Engineered multi-strategy fund of funds hybrid and pure funds of funds products. Developed the firm’s analytics, marketing materials, risk systems, and IT infrastructure. Served as lead drafter for: Cayman Islands Exempt Company and Segregated Portfolio Company PPM’s, Sub-Advisory Agreements, Investment Management Agreements. Negotiated and advised prospective investors on several types of structured notes. Managed over 150 relationships with outside trading firms, brokerages, and banks.
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