Scott is a fundamental trader. He has experience in the cash markets, on the floor, with meat packers, and other livestock industry institutions. This helped to provide him with a unique perspective. This unique perspective and knowledge base enables Scott to forecast US and international meat and livestock supply and demand. Scott's fundamental analysis also includes constant monitoring of commodity consumption, global weather, currency trends, political issues, and other market factors. Scott applies all of these elements into his trading in which positions include long or short futures, options, and spreads.
Program Details
Inception Date
May 2014
Trading Style
fundamental
Holding Period
Long Term, Medium Term, Short Term
Markets Traded
Agriculturals, Meats
Margin
4-5%
Minimum Investment
$200,000
Management Fee
2.00%
Performance Fee
20.00%
This is a snapshot only. Investors should read Disclosure/Offering documents to determine suitability of investment.
GROWTH OF $1,000 VAMI
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Annual Returns (Net)
YEAR
2025
2024
2023
2022
RETURN
-14.29%
-0.09%
+18.24%
+0.18%
Maximum Drawdown Since Inception
-33.28%
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Performance / Program Note
Performance from May 2014 - Jan 2015 represents accounts individually managed by Scott Shepard. Performance from Feb 2015 represents accounts traded by Mr. Shepard as the trader for M&R Capital, LLC.
Investor Eligibility
What is a QEP?
A Qualified Eligible Person (QEP) is an investor or entity that meets the
eligibility requirements described in CFTC Regulation 4.7. The applicable
requirements vary by investor type and may include financial, portfolio,
professional, or institutional qualifications.
This information is provided for general reference only. QEP status is
self-identified here and should be determined by reviewing the applicable
regulation and, when appropriate, with your professional advisers.
FUTURES, OPTIONS, CRYPTO, AND FOREX TRADING INVOLVES RISK AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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