Research profile
Profile data updated: September 21, 2026
Gelber Group
Chicago-based proprietary trading firm trading futures, options, and equities globally. Combines discretionary traders with quantitative and automated strategies on firm capital.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Founded
- 1986
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
U.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Gelber Group is a Chicago-based global proprietary trading firm established in 1982. Privately funded, the firm trades across major financial exchanges worldwide, operating in a variety of asset classes including foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities. With over 200 employees, Gelber Group maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, alongside regional offices in White Plains, New York, and Amsterdam. The company focuses on combining trading strategies with technological innovation to support its global trading operations.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- Discretionary intraday trading
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Privately funded proprietary trading firm founded in 1982
- Team size
- Over 200 employees
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Long-standing industry presence with over 40 years of operation
- +Privately funded without retail evaluation fees
- +Diverse trading across FX, fixed income, equities, and commodities
Trade-offs
- −Not an online retail prop firm (requires employment/application rather than instant paid evaluations)
- −Details on specific compensation splits, accounts, and fee structures are not publicly disclosed
Gelber Group FAQs
Based on terms reviewed September 21, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Gelber Group?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Gelber Group before purchasing.
Does Gelber Group offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Gelber Group does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
Which platforms and markets are available at Gelber Group?+
Platforms: Proprietary, TT, CQG. Markets: futures, equities, options. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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