Tracking CTAs since 1994
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Tracking CTAs since 1994
Principal(s): Michael Melissinos
Strategy: Systematic Trend / Diversified
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Melissinos Trading is a systematic futures investment manager that trades a diversified portfolio of financial and commodity futures markets with the objective of seeking above average long-term growth uncorrelated to stocks and bonds. The Eupatrid Commodity Program attempts to limit risk by trading a diversified group of markets known for their historical performance and customary liquidity as well as implementing disciplined risk management strategies. The Program limits the amount of equity committed to each trade and overall portfolio exposure is constantly reassessed.
Melissinos Trading has been registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a member of the National Futures Association since November 2010.
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In January 2011, four partners contributed a total of $300,000 to help Michael launch his investment management career. Since day one, he has assumed research and trading responsibilities. In addition to overseeing daily operations, he also works on his emotional and mental game with the help of his local Trading Tribe. Tribe helps him maintain discipline through tough performance periods, remain inventive and push the envelope of improving the firm’s investing and education strategy. He previously held positions at Rothstein Kass, Bear Stearns and J.P. Morgan. He graduated with a BS in accounting from Seton Hall University.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ROR | Max DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.77% | -0.77% | -0.77% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 4.88% | 14.51% | 4.07% | -10.15% | 3.53% | -3.35% | -2.48% | -8.85% | 4.88% | -9.58% | 9.87% | 5.11% | 9.39% | -24.21% |
| 2023 | -0.64% | 1.12% | -2.84% | 5.94% | 2.17% | 0.74% | 0.53% | -2.71% | -1.26% | 0.48% | -8.80% | -6.42% | -11.85% | -17.62% |
| 2022 | 0.58% | 5.77% | 6.42% | 6.20% | -0.32% | -4.87% | -4.51% | 3.38% | 4.59% | 1.01% | -8.48% | -0.38% | 8.41% | -9.84% |
| 2021 | 4.01% | 17.65% | 0.90% | 9.06% | 1.62% | -3.50% | 1.92% | 2.15% | -2.02% | 7.38% | -7.01% | 4.28% | 40.26% | -7.01% |
| 2020 | 1.40% | -4.47% | -7.69% | 0.96% | -2.44% | -2.21% | -3.36% | 1.52% | -0.78% | 0.89% | 9.39% | 13.49% | 5.01% | -17.92% |
| 2019 | -4.04% | 1.52% | 4.97% | 0.46% | 2.17% | -0.71% | 4.20% | 8.14% | -3.45% | -3.35% | -0.93% | -0.21% | 8.33% | -7.75% |
| 2018 | 7.96% | -7.15% | -1.96% | -1.65% | -2.38% | -4.93% | 0.61% | 3.76% | -0.92% | -4.68% | 0.87% | -3.50% | -13.91% | -20.26% |
| 2017 | -1.79% | 1.93% | -3.77% | -0.18% | -1.31% | 0.09% | -1.17% | -4.05% | -5.80% | 3.17% | -0.21% | 2.41% | -10.54% | -15.24% |
| 2016 | 5.16% | 2.76% | -3.81% | -2.08% | -4.22% | 4.24% | 0.67% | -0.70% | 1.56% | -2.05% | -0.20% | -1.96% | -1.12% | -9.79% |
| 2015 | 8.88% | -4.88% | 1.60% | -7.43% | 1.07% | -1.04% | 0.49% | -6.39% | 4.97% | -10.68% | 7.13% | -2.13% | -9.91% | -21.08% |
| 2014 | -2.83% | 6.70% | 5.26% | 1.97% | -2.82% | 7.16% | -5.94% | 3.07% | 8.25% | 0.99% | 9.16% | 3.02% | 38.12% | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 1.21% | 1.91% | 0.91% | 0.44% | 3.63% | 1.28% | -0.40% | -1.39% | -1.99% | 0.61% | 1.80% | 1.95% | 10.29% | -3.74% |
| 2012 | -2.05% | -0.67% | -3.42% | 1.19% | 9.41% | -6.88% | 6.80% | 0.30% | -1.71% | -6.73% | -2.53% | -5.81% | -12.66% | -16.05% |
| 2011 | -1.19% | 0.24% | 8.20% | 8.67% | -9.06% | 1.17% | 5.51% | 9.56% | -5.65% | -6.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.6% | -11.51% |
| Years | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROR | 9.60% | -12.66% | 10.29% | 38.12% | -9.91% | -1.12% |
| Max DD | -11.51% | -16.05% | -3.74% | -5.94% | -21.08% | -9.79% |
| Years | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROR | -10.54% | -13.91% | 8.33% | 5.01% | 40.26% | 8.41% |
| Max DD | -15.24% | -20.26% | -7.75% | -17.92% | -7.01% | -9.84% |
| Years | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 YTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROR | -11.85% | 9.39% | -0.77% |
| Max DD | -17.62% | -24.21% | -0.77% |
PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE SUCCESS. IN SOME CASES MANAGED ACCOUNTS ARE CHARGED SUBSTANTIAL COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY FEES. THOSE ACCOUNTS SUBJECT TO THESE CHARGES, MAY NEED TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL TRADING PROFITS JUST TO AVOID DEPLETION OF THEIR ASSETS. EACH COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR ("CTA") IS REQUIRED BY THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") TO ISSUE TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS A RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OUTLINING THESE FEES, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND OTHER ASSOCIATED RISKS. A HARD COPY OF THESE RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON EACH CTA'S "REQUEST DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT" BUTTON.
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS SHOULD NOT BASE THEIR DECISION ON INVESTING IN THIS TRADING PROGRAM SOLELY ON THE PAST PERFORMANCE PRESENTED. ADDITIONALLY, IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS MUST ALSO RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY MAKING THE TRADING DECISIONS AND THE TERMS OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED.
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