R Best, LLC
World Select Program
Principals:
Joe Wilkins, Mary Lou Pier & Margaret Sweeney
Systematic / Long Short / Diversified | Trend Following, Contrarian
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Month Performance
-0.88%
Sep 2026
YTD Return
+2.43%
Through Sep 2026
AUM
$250,000
Assets Under Management
Overview
R Best, LLC is a Chicago based alternative asset manager focused on developing alpha generating strategies. R Best provides risk management and operational oversight for its systematic trading program, the World Select Commodity 1X Program. The objective is to deliver long-term absolute return in rising or falling markets through 100% systematic positioning in managed futures. The program seeks to dynamically construct long-short portfolios that efficiently allocate risk across 7 distinct sectors – equities, fixed income, metals, energy, currency, agricultural markets, and crypto. Note: Historical performance reflects fees in effect at the time of trading: current program fees may differ slightly.
Program Details
| Inception Date | Apr 2016 |
| Trading Style | Trend Following, Contrarian |
| Holding Period | Long Term |
| Markets Traded | Stock Indices, Currencies, Financials, Metals, Energy, Agriculturals, Meats |
| Margin | 20% |
| Minimum Investment | $250,000 |
| Management Fee | 1.5% |
| Performance Fee | 15%% |
This is a snapshot only. Investors should read Disclosure/Offering documents to determine suitability of investment.
GROWTH OF $1,000 VAMI
Program vs. Autumn Gold CTA Index
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The Autumn Gold CTA Index is a non-investable index comprised of performance from CTA programs included in the Autumn Gold database and does not represent the complete universe of CTAs.
Hypothetical growth of $1,000 based on reported monthly returns.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Annual Returns (Net)
| YEAR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETURN | +1.14% | +10.71% | -1.71% | +20.15% |
Maximum Drawdown Since Inception
-11.96%
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Performance / Program Note
Please see Accounting Notes
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.
INVESTOR SERVICES
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PORTFOLIO MONITORING SERVICES
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