Based on our belief in authentic values and mathematic principles, Abraham Trading Company brings an uncommon sensibility to the complex world of investments.
Abraham Trading Company (ATC) is a research-driven commodity trading advisor (CTA) and commodity pool operator (CPO) managed by Salem Abraham.
Since 1988, Abraham Trading Company has managed alternative asset portfolios on behalf of families, individuals, and institutions to target alpha generation and reduce correlation and risk.
Salem Abraham founded Abraham Trading Company in 1988 on the principle that mathematics can be applied to markets to recognize opportunities and manage risk.
Today, our alternatives expertise and research-driven approach has culminated with the Abraham Fortress Fund, a multi-strategy total return solution centered on protecting and growing wealth.
Salem Abraham has been using quantitative models to trade global futures markets for over 30 years. Salem began trading while attending Notre Dame, where he graduated cum laude with a B.B.A. in Finance in 1987. In January of 1988, he began using his systematic approach to trade managed accounts. He registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor in October 1988 and organized Abraham Trading Company in 1990. Salem continues to lead the research efforts at Abraham Trading Company.
Salem has been featured in Michael Covel's books The Complete Turtle Trader and Trend Following. He has also appeared in Bloomberg Markets, Absolute Return, Barron's, and the NY Times.
Salem is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association. He held full memberships at both the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Salem resides with his family in Canadian, Texas. He is actively involved in improving education in Texas.
Russell Fry has been with Abraham Trading for 17 years. He is responsible for compliance, operational management, and reporting. Russell graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996 magna cum laude with a B.A. in History.
Russell is registered with the CFTC as an associated person of Abraham Trading and is a member of the National Futures Association.
Larry graduated from West Texas A&M University in 1993 with a B.B.A. degree in Finance. Larry joined Abraham Trading in 1995 and has operated in several areas including back office accounting, trade desk management, computer programming, system research, and risk management. As the Director of Research, he is responsible for system research and implementation as well as risk modeling and monitoring.
Larry is registered with the CFTC as an associated person of Abraham Trading and is a member of the National Futures Association.
Back Office Director: LeAnn Sherman
Executive Assistants: Dawn Ogren and Christie Spence
Salem Abraham has been using quantitative models to trade global futures markets for over 30 years. Salem began trading while attending Notre Dame, where he graduated cum laude with a B.B.A. in Finance in 1987. In January of 1988, he began using his systematic approach to trade managed accounts. He registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor in October 1988 and organized Abraham Trading Company in 1990. Salem continues to lead the research efforts at Abraham Trading Company.
Salem has been featured in Michael Covel's books The Complete Turtle Trader and Trend Following. He has also appeared in Bloomberg Markets, Absolute Return, Barron's, and the NY Times.
Salem is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association. He held full memberships at both the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Salem resides with his family in Canadian, Texas. He is actively involved in improving education in Texas.
Russell Fry has been with Abraham Trading for 17 years. He is responsible for compliance, operational management, and reporting. Russell graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996 magna cum laude with a B.A. in History.
Russell is registered with the CFTC as an associated person of Abraham Trading and is a member of the National Futures Association.
Larry graduated from West Texas A&M University in 1993 with a B.B.A. degree in Finance. Larry joined Abraham Trading in 1995 and has operated in several areas including back office accounting, trade desk management, computer programming, system research, and risk management. As the Director of Research, he is responsible for system research and implementation as well as risk modeling and monitoring.
Larry is registered with the CFTC as an associated person of Abraham Trading and is a member of the National Futures Association.
Back Office Director: LeAnn Sherman
Executive Assistants: Dawn Ogren and Christie Spence