Our Story
McVinney Capital Management LLC was founded on a disciplined, engineering‑driven approach to systematic trading. The firm’s origins trace back to the mid‑2010s, when an early interest in options led to a deeper examination of market structure, risk mechanics, and institutional trading practices. A chance conversation with a senior private‑bank wealth manager opened the door to a multi‑year mentorship that provided a comprehensive education in how professional allocators, risk teams, and institutional trading desks operate. This foundation shaped the philosophy that guides the firm today.
In 2019, research into option‑pricing dislocations and structural inefficiencies led to the development of a rules‑based framework designed to operate consistently across market regimes. What began as a research initiative evolved into a multi‑year engineering effort focused on identifying, isolating, and removing sources of market and options‑related risk. Over an eight‑year period, the system underwent extensive design and testing culminating in live‑market validation from June 2024 through January 2026. Each refinement was evaluated independently, implemented only when it strengthened the overall framework, and governed with the same discipline applied in institutional environments.
The result of this work is a fully mechanical, systematically engineered trading system supported by a durable operational infrastructure. As the system matured, it became clear that its scale and complexity required a broader technical foundation. A small team of specialists in automation, infrastructure, risk controls, and regulatory compliance joined the effort ensuring the operational model could be maintained and advanced with institutional rigor.
The firm’s transition from personal research to a formal investment management structure was driven not by necessity, but by readiness. The system had reached a level of stability, clarity, and operational maturity that made it suitable for a broader capital base. McVinney Capital was established to provide qualified investors access to a process shaped by disciplined engineering, extensive real‑world testing, and a commitment to transparent governance.