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DISCRETIONARY GLOBAL MACRO
Registered CTA/CPO Member of NFA #0555529
CTA WITH A STRUCTURED RISK APPROACH
We manage capital through a discretionary global macro strategy combining institutional trading discipline with AI-assisted analytics and a drawdown-responsive risk framework.
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Rule-Based Risk Discipline
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Human Discretion in Trading Decisions
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AI Precision in Analytics
GLOBAL MACRO CTA WITH A STRUCTURED RISK APPROACH
Ispolin Capital LLC is a U.S.-based Registered Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and Commodity Pool Operator (CPO) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA #0555529).
Who we are
Ispolin Capital LLC is a U.S.-based registered commodity trading advisor (CTA) and commodity pool operator (CPO) with the commodity futures trading commission (CFTC) and a member of the national futures association (NFA #0555529).
We operate at the intersection of human insight and machine precision, seeking to deliver risk adjusted alpha and capital preservation in volatile macro regimes though losses may occur.
Calm mind. Clear trend. Managed risk.
Our trading approach focuses on liquidity, clarity, conviction – participating in macro trends of the world’s futures markets.
Markets
We trade the 30 most liquid U.S. exchange-listed futures, spanning commodities, FX, rates, equity indices, metals, and energy.
Strategy Overview
Our models incorporate macro cycles, technical structure, behavioral sentiment, positioning dynamics and AI-supported analytics to capture and ride developing global trends.
Objective
Pursue absolute-return outcomes through asymmetric risk/reward setups, using clear trade rules and disciplined capital exposure.
Time Horizon
Mid- to long-term positional trading allows us to capture macro trends while focusing beyond short term volatility and reactive noise.
Execution
Market orders only – no options, no OTC, no exotic instruments. Execution remains simple, liquid, and fully transparent.
Strategy
Risk Framework
Capital Survival Framework™
We operate a multi-layered, automated, and adaptive risk control system that dynamically adjusts leverage and exposure based on drawdown zones. This design is designed to support disciplined capital preservation and seeks to maintain discipline across changing volatility environments.
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️ Human discretion enhanced by AI-powered decision support
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Deep behavioral and sentiment analytics
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Fully transparent, 100 % liquid portfolio: no OTC/exotic exposure
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Concentrated high-conviction trades over passive diversification
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Scalable within regulated institutional infrastructure (CFTC/NFA)
This system does not guarantee protection against losses. In extreme market conditions, losses may exceed expected thresholds.
For Professional & Institutional Investors
Ispolin Capital offers both managed accounts (SMA) and fund structures for institutional allocators, family offices, and wealth managers seeking exposure to discretionary global macro strategies.
Key investor features:
Our goal is to become a trusted partner for allocators navigating the next macro cycle — with adaptive execution, measurable risk discipline, and consistent alpha generation potential.
Our mission is to pursue wealth generation through disciplined global macro trading — and channel part of our success toward human and environmental initiatives.
Ispolin Capital offers both Managed Accounts (SMA) and Fund Structures for institutional allocators, family offices, and wealth managers seeking exposure to discretionary global macro strategies.
OUR TEAM
Management Team
Ilya Lobanov, 47
Founder & Managing Partner
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29+ years in global markets & investment banking;
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Ex-Executive Director, Goldman Sachs;
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Top manager URALSIB, Alfa Bank, Renaissance Capital;
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Launched two FINMA-regulated Swiss FO firms;
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Expert in trading, wealth management & sales;
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Series 3 & 66; NFA ID # 0556542.
Kuan Karsybek, 40
CEO, Partner
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Former senior trader at $2.1B pension fund;
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Ex-head of international investments ($1.2B AUM);
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18+ years in global markets & IR;
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U.S. Series 3; NFA ID # 0566390;
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Creator of Capital Survival Framework™;
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Discretionary macro futures & equities specialist.
disclamer
Ispolin Capital LLC is registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and Commodity Pool Operator (CPO) and is a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA #0555529). Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any investment products. Managed futures and other leveraged instruments involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for all investors.
Pursuant to an exemption from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in connection with accounts of Qualified Eligible Persons, this brochure or account document is not required to be, and has not been, filed with the Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not pass upon the merits of participating in a trading program or upon the adequacy or accuracy of Commodity Trading Advisor disclosure. This offering is available exclusively to Qualified Eligible Persons (QEPs) as defined under CFTC Regulation 4.7. You may lose more than your initial investment. The fund may employ leverage up to 3.6x AUM. Leverage can magnify both gains and loss.
Tel. +1 (718) 208-0130
350 E 76TH ST 4C NEW YORK, NY 10021
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