Matt Nygaard, CMT is an Independent Derivatives Trader focusing on US futures and options, and he publishes market research for a small group of traders and for his own use.  Matt has been a CMT since 2016, and he is Co-Chair of the CMT Association Chicago Chapter.

Mr. Nygaard was a Trader/Electronic Market Maker for Quiet Light Securities from 2004-2022, a Managing Partner at Mulsanne Capital Management from 2002-2004, and a Proprietary Trader/Risk Manager for TFM Investment Group/Midland Trading, LLC/The Abitrage Group, LLC from 1994-2002.

Mr. Nygaard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago in 1991 and M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1994. He holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation.