About Us
Who we are
Svelland Capital is a commodities investment management firm, founded by Mr. Tor Andre Svelland in 2016. The firm focuses on delivering superior returns for its investors across all market conditions by capitalising on opportunities in the commodities and shipping markets.
Our Edge
Svelland Capital brings a rare depth of expertise in the physical commodity and freight markets, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex, real-world fundamentals into high-conviction investment opportunities. Our edge lies in combining deep domain knowledge with an extensive information network spanning the commodity, shipping, and renewable sectors. This real-time market intelligence, paired with disciplined discretionary trading, enables us to identify asymmetric opportunities often overlooked by broader macro strategies. With decades of collective experience navigating multiple commodity and financial market cycles, the team has developed a robust risk management framework rooted in institutional trading expertise and a strong culture of capital preservation.
Founder & CIO
Tor Andre Svelland brings over 30 years of experience in successfully investing across commodities and commodity related equity markets. His proven discretionary trading methodology is grounded in deep fundamental analysis of the physical commodity and associated freight markets. Tor developed his expertise early in his career at shipping companies in Oslo and Athens, later refining it at leading financial institutions and, more recently, at one of the world’s largest commodity trading firms.