Proven Strategies, Powered by Expertise
The Varangian Advantage
Decades of Expertise
Led by seasoned professionals with over 30 years of trading and portfolio management experience, our firm brings together deep market knowledge and hedge fund-grade technology.
Proven Strategies
Our systematic programs are built on robust, market-tested methodologies that deliver consistent performance across cycles.
Advanced Technology
We leverage secure, proprietary systems that ensure precision, scalability, and reliability in every trade.
Experience, Innovation, and Performance—Redefining Excellence in Proprietary Trading and Investment Management.
Decades of Expertise
- Led by industry veterans with 30+ years of trading and portfolio management experience.
- A blend of trader and technology expertise ensures precision and reliability.
Proven Strategies
- Market-tested methodologies built on decades of data, delivering robust performance across market cycles.
- Focus on strategies leveraging price, implied volatility, and volume.
Advanced Technology
- Hedge fund-grade systems running 24/7 with redundancy.
- Designed for professional investors.
Robust Risk Management
- Comprehensive frameworks to manage and mitigate risk at every level.
- Disciplined capital and money management techniques ensure resilience.
Data-Driven Insights
- Leveraging real-time market data to navigate complexity and seize opportunities.
- Combining analytical precision with decades of market-tested strategies.
Tailored for Professionals
- Exclusive programs for accredited investors, professional clients, and family offices.
- Bespoke solutions designed to meet the highest standards.
VDG: Varangian Digital Growth Program
Innovative Strategies for Liquid Digital Assets
Key Highlights:
Market Neutrality
- Directionally neutral exposure to the most liquid digital assets.
Designed to generate returns in rising, falling, or sideways markets.
Quantitative Approach
- Proprietary algorithms integrating trend-following, mean-reversion, and momentum strategies.
Fully automated processes ensuring disciplined execution 24/7.
Focused Risk Management
- Diversification across assets and exchanges to minimize concentration risk.
Robust risk controls to manage volatility and protect capital.
Varangian Systematic Growth Program (VSG)
Multi-Asset, Multi-Strategy Excellence
Key Highlights:
Global Multi-Asset Exposure
- Includes equities, fixed income, and commodities across global markets.
- Diversified strategies to mitigate market-specific risks.
Disciplined Quantitative Framework
- Proprietary algorithms incorporating trend-following and mean-reversion methodologies.
- Systematic, unlevered approach designed for stability and consistency.
Institutional-Grade Infrastructure
- Supported by top-tier service providers ensuring operational excellence.
- Designed for professional and institutional investors.
Compliance Notes
Founded on Expertise, Built for the Future
Varangian Capital was established in 2020 by Michael Stennicke, a seasoned hedge fund
professional with over 30 years of experience in trading and portfolio management, and a former
colleague from the industry. The firm’s mission is to redefine proprietary trading and investment
management by combining decades of market-tested expertise with cutting-edge technology.
Our approach is grounded in disciplined risk management, systematic strategies, and a
commitment to delivering uncorrelated, risk-adjusted returns for professional investors.