Joe Terranova

TERRANOVA US QUALITY MOMENTUM INDEX

• Terranova developed and launched VTUSQM. It began publicly pricing in August 2020.
• The index methodology seeks to provide systematic exposure to domestic large-cap companies showing both quality and momentum characteristics.
• It reflects the investing principles in which Terranova has utilized to assess the markets throughout his career.

MBF CLEARING CORP

• Terranova managed more than 300 traders and support staff for MBF.
• He oversaw proprietary trading operations during some of the most calamitous times in the markets, including the first Gulf War, the 1998 Asian Crisis, 9/11, and the collapse of Amaranth Advisors. 
  
• His work was highlighted as the feature story in the June 2004 issue of Futures Magazine.

NOTABLE CALLS

• In 2003, Terranova was one of the first professionals on Wall Street to make an early call for higher energy, natural resources, and commodity prices. 
• In June 2008, he warned investors to move to the sidelines in commodities.
• In March 2009, he encouraged investors to ignore the global “embracement of pessimism” and overweight equities. 

MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS

• Terranova is the author of Buy High, Sell Higher, which is based on his years as a professional trader.
• He has been a CNBC ensemble member since 2008, appearing regularly on the Halftime Report and Squawk Box.
• He also contributes financial content throughout the CNBC media and digital platforms.

PHILANTHROPY

• Terranova has a strong commitment to charitable work.
• He created the South Nassau Rock to provide children who play travel baseball and hockey with the tools to develop good sportsmanship
• He established Bossy’s Bunch, a program that rewards excellence in the classroom for elementary students.
• He founded and financially sponsored The Courier of Courage with the New York Islanders, while also actively supporting the Islanders Children’s Foundation and Smile Train.