NEW YORK, NY — April 10, 2026 — Brian Ferdinand, portfolio manager at EverForward Trading, received the Global Systematic Trading Performance Award (GSTPA) from the Global Association of Systematic Investors. The award recognizes sustained performance in systematic and quantitative trading across varying market conditions.
Structured Approach Drives Consistency
The GSTPA honors professionals who demonstrate disciplined, model-driven trading performance over time. Systematic trading strategies rely on predefined decision-making processes instead of discretionary judgments. They are gaining importance as financial markets become more complex and data-driven.
Ferdinand’s approach emphasizes rules for trade selection, position sizing, risk exposure, and exit strategies. By following a structured, repeatable process, his strategies aim to deliver consistent results across volatile and stable market environments. This methodology reduces emotional decision-making and ensures performance stability during different market conditions.
The award evaluation process assesses systematic alpha generation across multiple market regimes, risk-adjusted performance metrics such as Sharpe and Sortino ratios, execution efficiency, and drawdown management. Recipients are also reviewed for the durability of their trading models under evolving market conditions.
Ferdinand’s recognition comes as systematic trading strategies see growing adoption among professional and institutional investors. Structured, data-driven approaches are increasingly valued for their consistency and risk management.
He previously received the Global Quantitative Trading Excellence Award (GQTEA) from the International Association of Active Portfolio Managers, highlighting a sustained record of disciplined performance. In addition to his trading work, Ferdinand contributes to the Forbes Business Development Council, providing insights on strategy and capital allocation.
As systematic trading frameworks continue to shape the financial industry, Ferdinand’s award underscores the importance of precision, discipline, and repeatability in modern portfolio management.
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