Francisco Vaca is the Chairman and CEO of Vaca Capital Management, where he also serves as a principal trader. With a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Francisco combines his scientific background with decades of experience in the futures industry. He began his career at C&D Commodities, working with the legendary Richard Dennis, co-founder of the famous "Turtle Traders." Francisco is known for his expertise in systematic trading strategies for futures and equities markets, and his deep focus on diversification and risk management. His analytical approach to trend following and market dynamics has made him a prominent figure in the world of commodity trading.