About Stipelis Global Trading, lLC
Stipelis Global Trading, LLC is a registered Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), providing institutional-grade advisory services in exchange-traded futures markets. Our focus spans Foreign Exchange Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Commodity Futures, and Equity Index Futures.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Melville, New York, Stipelis is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).
NFA Member ID: 0474441
Stephen E. Coleman, Principal and Founder of Stipelis Global Trading, LLC, brings over 30 years of experience in the capital markets. He has held positions at several highly regarded financial institutions, where he managed portfolios across equities, fixed income, and derivatives for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.
Mr. Coleman is a registered Commodity Trading Advisor, holds a Series 3 license, and has personally managed over $10 million in client assets. Over the course of his career, he has executed trades involving millions of shares across U.S. markets. His background spans both traditional asset management and proprietary trading, with a focus on short-term strategies in equities, options, and futures.”
Since 2012, Mr. Coleman has dedicated his efforts to building Stipelis into a fully compliant and operational CTA, combining institutional expertise with a disciplined, data-driven trading approach.
Our Mission
We aim to deliver risk-adjusted returns through a disciplined, data-driven approach to short-term futures trading. Our strategies are designed for institutional and qualified individual investors seeking exposure to actively managed futures portfolios.
Ths Stipelis Short-Term Trading Program
Our core offering is the Stipelis Short-Term Trading Program, which targets speculative opportunities across a broad range of U.S.-listed futures markets. Positions may be held intraday or for several days, with occasional overnight spreads.
Markets traded include:
- Equity Index Futures: E-mini-S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, E-mini Dow, Russell 2000, Nikkei/Yen Index Futures
- Interest Rate Futures: 2-, 5-, 10-Year T-Notes, U.S. Treasury Bonds, Fed Funds and T-bills.
- Currency Futures: Euro FX Futures, British Pound, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, Australian Dollar and US Dollar Index Futures
- Commodity Futures: Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, and more
- Micro and E-mini contracts are also utilized for precision and scalability
Our trading methodology integrates technical, fundamental, and sentiment-based indicators, supported by proprietary algorithms and discretionary oversight. While the system is data-driven, historical context and trader experience play a critical role in execution.
risk management
Stipelis employs a proprietary suite of risk and money management protocols tailored to the volatility and leverage of short-term futures trading. These rules are designed to be mechanical and emotion-free, ensuring consistency and discipline across market conditions.
Clients should be prepared for periods of volatility and drawdowns, which are inherent to speculative trading. We recommend a minimum investment horizon of three years to properly evaluate performance.
operational integrity
Stipelis maintains no affiliations with FCMs, IBs, or brokerage firms, ensuring that all trading decisions are made independently and in the best interest of our clients. We do not receive compensation from brokerage activity, eliminating conflicts of interest related to trade volume.
Clients retain full discretion in selecting their Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), though Stipelis may direct execution through preferred brokers to optimize order flow. All trades are “given up” to the client’s FCM, and any associated give-up fees are transparently passed through without markup.
Investment Commitment
While clients maintain full ownership and control of their accounts, we ask that investors commit to a minimum investment term of 3 years. Withdrawal requests may be submitted with 30 days’ written notice and are processed at quarter-end.
Execution & Brokerage
Clients select their own Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). Stipelis may direct execution through preferred brokers for operational efficiency. All trades are “given up” to the client’s FCM. Stipelis receives no compensation from brokerage activity, ensuring alignment of interests.