About Zentra Capital

Our Story

Zentra Capital was founded by a team of seasoned derivatives professionals who shared a conviction that consistent, above-inflation returns could be engineered through disciplined, systematic processes rather than speculative market predictions. Headquartered in Dubai, we operate at the crossroads of global capital markets, bringing together expertise honed across institutional trading desks, quantitative research teams, and portfolio management roles spanning multiple market cycles.

Our philosophy is built on a fundamental principle: returns should be engineered, not predicted. Rather than attempting to forecast market direction, we harvest volatility premiums embedded in options markets using carefully constructed, market-neutral structures. This approach allows us to generate returns that are largely independent of whether equity markets rise, fall, or trade sideways, providing our investors with a genuinely differentiated source of income.

Every aspect of our operation, from trade construction to risk monitoring, is designed to deliver steady, repeatable outcomes. We combine proprietary quantitative models with deep market intuition, applying institutional-grade infrastructure to manage portfolios with precision and transparency. Our managed account structure ensures that investor capital remains segregated and fully visible at all times, reinforcing the trust and accountability that define our relationships.

Investment Philosophy

Four pillars that guide every investment decision we make.

Above Inflation Return Target

Our primary objective is to deliver returns that consistently exceed inflation, preserving and growing the real purchasing power of our investors' capital. We target steady, compounding returns through the systematic collection of options premiums, aiming to provide a reliable income stream that outpaces the erosive effects of inflation without exposing capital to excessive drawdown risk.

Market Neutral as a Core Principle

We believe that true portfolio resilience comes from removing directional market dependency. Our strategies are constructed to perform across rising, falling, and range-bound markets by maintaining balanced exposure profiles. This market-neutral approach means our returns are driven by volatility dynamics and time decay rather than the uncertain trajectory of equity indices or broader market sentiment.

Options Based Fixed Income

Options markets offer a structural advantage: the persistent premium paid by hedgers and speculators creates a harvestable income stream for disciplined sellers. We treat this premium as a form of fixed income, constructing portfolios of defined-risk positions that generate consistent cash flow. Our systematic approach transforms the complexity of derivatives markets into a predictable, income-oriented investment proposition.

Risk Management & Drawdown Control

Capital preservation is not an afterthought; it is embedded in every position we take. Each trade is structured with explicit maximum loss parameters, and portfolio-level risk is continuously monitored against predefined thresholds. Our multi-layered risk framework includes position sizing limits, correlation management, volatility regime detection, and systematic hedging protocols designed to protect capital during periods of market stress.

The Team

Experienced professionals united by a shared commitment to disciplined, transparent investment management.

Komey Tetteh

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Komey brings over 15 years of derivatives trading and portfolio management experience spanning institutional desks in London, Singapore, and Dubai. His deep understanding of volatility surfaces, options pricing dynamics, and systematic strategy design forms the foundation of Zentra Capital's investment approach. Prior to founding Zentra, Komey held senior trading roles at leading global investment banks and proprietary trading firms.

CFA Charterholder FRM Certified MSc Financial Engineering

Adam Phillips

Head of Risk

Adam oversees all aspects of portfolio risk management, from real-time position monitoring to stress testing and scenario analysis. With a background in quantitative risk at major asset managers, he ensures that every portfolio remains within strict risk parameters at all times.

FRM Certified MSc Statistics

Chris Charters

Head of Quantitative Research

Chris leads the development and refinement of Zentra's proprietary models, including volatility forecasting, options pricing analytics, and systematic signal generation. His research translates market microstructure insights into actionable trading strategies.

PhD Applied Mathematics CQF Python & C++

James Cheung

Head of Operations

James manages the operational infrastructure that supports Zentra's trading and client services. From trade execution and settlement to regulatory compliance and investor reporting, he ensures seamless operations across all managed accounts.

CAIA Charterholder MBA Finance

Competitive Edge

What sets Zentra Capital apart in the alternatives landscape.

Proprietary Volatility Models

Our quantitative team has developed proprietary models that analyse volatility surfaces, term structures, and skew dynamics in real time. These models identify mispricings and optimal entry points across multiple expiration cycles, giving us a systematic edge in premium harvesting that is continuously refined through rigorous backtesting and live performance feedback loops.

Institutional Infrastructure

We operate with the same calibre of technology, compliance, and operational controls as large institutional asset managers. From automated risk monitoring and real-time portfolio analytics to segregated managed accounts held at regulated brokers, our infrastructure provides the transparency, security, and execution quality that sophisticated investors demand.

Agile Capital Deployment

Unlike large funds constrained by size, our structure allows us to be nimble in deploying capital. We can efficiently access opportunities across strike prices, expirations, and underlying instruments without the market impact challenges that limit larger competitors. This agility translates to better execution, tighter spreads, and the ability to capitalise on short-lived volatility dislocations.

Aligned Incentives

Our team invests alongside our clients, ensuring that our interests are genuinely aligned. Our fee structure is designed to reward performance, not simply asset accumulation. This alignment extends to our transparent reporting practices, where investors receive full position-level visibility and direct access to their managed accounts at all times.

Our Expertise

Deep domain knowledge across the disciplines that matter most.

Options Specialists

Our team has collectively executed thousands of options strategies across equity indices, commodities, and volatility products. We understand the nuances of Greeks management, volatility surface dynamics, and the structural advantages available to disciplined premium sellers in liquid markets.

Quantitative Analysis

We employ advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to model volatility regimes, forecast premium decay, and optimise portfolio construction. Our quantitative framework is the analytical backbone that supports every trading decision with data-driven conviction.

Portfolio Management

Effective portfolio management requires balancing return generation with capital preservation across changing market conditions. Our systematic approach to position sizing, correlation management, and rebalancing ensures portfolios remain optimally structured throughout every market environment.

Risk Engineering

Risk management is not a separate function at Zentra; it is integrated into every aspect of our process. From pre-trade scenario analysis to real-time monitoring and automated hedging triggers, our multi-layered risk framework is engineered to protect capital through tail events and volatile regimes.

Market Experience

Our team has navigated multiple market crises, flash crashes, and volatility spikes. This lived experience through extreme market conditions informs our strategy design, stress testing protocols, and the conservative assumptions embedded in our risk models. We build strategies to withstand the unexpected, not just perform in calm markets.

Regulatory Knowledge

Operating under the regulatory oversight of ASIC through Yellow Fin Asset Management (AFSL 485667), we maintain rigorous compliance standards across all activities. Our team stays abreast of evolving regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of governance and investor protection.

Important Information

Past Performance Notice: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The value of investments and any income derived from them can go down as well as up, and you may not get back the full amount invested. Historical returns, expected returns, and probability projections are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual future performance.

Sophisticated Investors Only: The investment strategies described on this website are available only to wholesale clients and sophisticated investors as defined under applicable securities laws. These strategies involve complex instruments including derivatives and options, which carry significant risks including the potential for total loss of invested capital. These products are not suitable for retail investors.

Not Financial Advice: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, tax advice, or any other form of professional advice. Before making any investment decision, you should seek independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances, financial situation, and investment objectives.

No Offer Where Prohibited: This website does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or investment products in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. Nothing on this website should be construed as an offer, invitation, or recommendation to invest. Investment opportunities are available only in jurisdictions where they may lawfully be offered and only to persons who qualify under applicable regulations.

Risk Considerations: All investments involve risk. Options based strategies involve unique risks including leverage, time decay, and the potential for rapid and significant losses. Market neutral strategies may not perform as intended and may still experience losses during periods of market stress or unusual market conditions. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance before investing.