James VanMetre
Fixed Income Veteran.
Permaculture Farming Pioneer.
Jim is a veteran fixed income trader with 33 years of market experience and a track record of 32 winning years out of 33. His career is defined by disciplined risk management, consistent P&L generation, and the ability to adapt across shifting interest rate and credit cycles.
He has traded through multiple crises and market transformations, delivering results in both stable and volatile environments. Known for balancing conviction with prudence, Jim combines alpha-generation with a steady approach to capital preservation and growth.
In addition to his trading success, he has mentored junior talent and contributed to firm-level strategy, building a history of performance, resilience, and profitability in the fixed income space.
Profession
Founder, BlackSky Farms, an alternative capital allocation firm.
Interests
The intersections of history and money.
Approach
Thematic; unite financial analysis with geopolitical foresight, position portfolios to capture global opportunity while mitigating systemic risk.
Hobbies
Reading, remaining upright, cool summer breezes.
Book I Would Recommend
Geopolitical Alpha by Marko Papic