AutumnGold Managed Futures
 
 
Covenant Capital Mgmt Of Tennessee, LLC
Long Volatility Program

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Statistics & Program Information

Oct 2025 Return
-0.07%
Worst Drawdown (2)
-22.37%
Minimum Investment
$250,000
YTD Return
-7.64%
Sharpe Ratio 4% RF ROR (4)
-1.82
AUM (13)
$1,051,934
Annualized CROR(1)
-5.56%
Calmar Ratio (10)
-0.36
Losing Streak
-22.37%

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FOREX") IS SUBSTANTIAL.

Annualized ACROR is based on compounding. Please see Footnotes for more information.

Trading Methodology
100% Systematic
Trading Style
100% Hedge to Long Equities
Style Sub-Categories
Long Spread Butterflies, Hedging
Market Sector
100% VIX
Holding Period
100% Short Term
Geographic Sector
US
Contracts
Futures, Options
Start Date   Jul-2021 Currency   US Dollar Management Fee    1%
Accepting New Accounts   No Min Investment    $250,000 Incentive Fee    20.00%
NFA Member    Yes Fund Minimum    $0 Other Fees   None
NFA Number    295798 Margin (7)   10-25% Average Commission (16)   
Notional Funds    No Round Turns Per Million (15)    800 Maximum Commission (17)   
Starting Date:  Jul-2021 Currency:  US Dollar
Open to New Investors:  No Current Assets:  $1,051,934
Open to US Investors:  Yes Annualized CROR:  -5.56%
Minimum Fund Investment:  $0
Minimum Managed Account:  $250,000 Current Losing Streak:  -22.37 %
Domicile:   Calmar:  -0.36
Subscriptions:  N/A Sharpe Ratio: 4% RF ROR  -1.82
Redemptions:  N/A US Attorney:  Not Listed
Lock Up:  N/A Offshore Attorney:  Not Listed
Hurdle Rate:  N/A Administrator:  Not Listed
Administraton Fee:  0.00% Prime Broker:  Not Listed
Management Fee:  0.00% Auditor:  Not Listed
Incentive Fee:  20.00% NFA Member:  Yes
Selling Fee:  0.00% FINRA Member:  No
Other Fees:  None Other Memberships:  None
Type of Fund:
Domicile:
Strategy:
Correlations: AG CTA Index: -0.07              AG Systematic CTA Index: -0.081              SP 500 TR: -0.271             
1Rates of Return

ROR calculations are not provided when there are less than 12 data points. The Annualized Compounded Rate of Return ("Annualized CROR") represents the compounded rate of return for each year or portion thereof presented. It is computed by applying successively respective monthly rate of return for each month beginning with the first month of that period. Annualized CROR is not applicable to CTAs that sum their monthly returns. The Annualized Mean Return is calculated by annualizing the average monthly return.

2Worst Peak-to-Valley Drawdown

The Worst Peak-to-Valley Drawdown is defined as the greatest cumulative percentage decline in net asset value due to losses sustained by the trading program during any period in which the initial net asset value is not equaled or exceeded by a subsequent asset value. Unless otherwise indicated, the Worst Peak-to Valley Drawdown is calculated from inception.

3Start & End Dates

Indicates the Start and End Dates of the Worst Peak-to-Valley Drawdown.

4Current Losing Streak

The Current Losing Streak ("Losing Streak") represents the extent of the Advisor's current drawdown.

5Annualized Standard Deviation

Annualized Standard Deviation is one way to look at consistency of returns. It measures the degree by which the monthly returns vary from the average (mean) return.

6Downside Deviation

Downside Deviation is a measure of downside volatility. It only considers those monthly performance results that are less than the monthly Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return.

7Sharpe Ratio

Sharpe Ratio is a risk-adjusted ratio that rewards consistency of returns. Traders are penalized for volatility regardless of whether it is on the up or downside. The Sharpe Ratio is calculated using a risk-free rate of return.

8Sortino Ratio

Sortino Ratio is a risk-adjusted ratio. The higher the number the better. Results are dependent upon the Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (currently set at 5%).

9Sterling Ratio

Sterling Ratio is a risk-adjusted return measurement calculated by dividing the Annualized Compound ROR by the Average Yearly Maximum Drawdown less an arbitrary 10%. The Sterling Ratio is normally calculated using the last 36 months of data.

10Calmar Ratio

Calmar Ratio represents the historical amount gained for each dollar risked. A higher number is better. Unless otherwise denoted the Calmar Ratio is calculated by dividing the 36 month Compounded ROR by the 36 month Peak to Valley Drawdown. Traders with less than 36 months of data or a negative Calmar Ratio will be indicated by N/A.

11Omega Function

The Omega Function accounts for the non-normal distributions of returns and takes into account the investor's preferences for loss and gain. Omega is computed directly from the returns distribution and measures the total impact of the moments instead of each one of them individually.

12Minimum Investment

Minimum Investment represents the minimum account size.

13Assets Under Management

Assets Under Management ("AUM") represents the current nominal assets traded by the Manager.

14Margin to Equity

Margin to Equity ("Margin") represents the average margin as a percent of a fully funded account.

15Round Turns per Million

Round Turns per Million ("Round Turns") represent the average number of round turns that would be generated in a $1,000,000 account.

16Average Commission

The Average Commission ("Avg Comm") represents the average commission rate of the composite track record. A higher or lower commission rate would increase or decrease the performance accordingly.

17Maximum Commission

Maximum Commission ("Max Comm") is the Maximum Round Turn Rate allowable by the Manager.

Assets Under Management

Date AUM
Oct 2025$1,051,934
Sep 2025$1,199,350
Aug 2025$1,215,173
Jul 2025$1,271,101
Jun 2025$1,300,154
May 2025$1,293,946
Apr 2025$1,302,905
Mar 2025$1,249,480
Feb 2025$1,233,124
Jan 2025$1,271,101
Dec 2024$1,297,139
Nov 2024$1,371,073
Oct 2024$1,376,906
Sep 2024$1,375,690
Aug 2024$348,664
Jul 2024$351,739
Jun 2024$346,181
May 2024$347,467
Apr 2024$351,928
Mar 2024$352,210
Feb 2024$355,000
Jan 2024$354,310
Dec 2023$354,605
Nov 2023$354,196
Oct 2023$364,212
Sep 2023$372,558
Aug 2023$372,558
Jul 2023$373,155
Jun 2023$373,454
May 2023$374,352
Apr 2023$374,800
Mar 2023$374,904
Feb 2023$375,894
Jan 2023$376,207
Dec 2022$376,508
Nov 2022$375,944
Oct 2022$380,690
Sep 2022$381,276
Aug 2022$379,692
Jul 2022$382,598
Jun 2022$383,000
May 2022$522,102
Apr 2022$526,494
Mar 2022$525,024
Feb 2022$524,855
Jan 2022$527,492
Dec 2021$335,964
Nov 2021$149,000
Oct 2021$148,326
Sep 2021$150,763
Aug 2021$150,180
Jul 2021$150,375
AUM values are as reported by the manager. Figures may be estimated or rounded.

Growth of $1,000 VAMI and Monthly Return

Trading Description, Risk Strategy & Background

The program is designed to be a robust and cash efficient method of hedging long market exposure by utilizing long positions in VIX futures during market crisis. This program is not, by any means, a perpetual hedge against the market; it is a dynamic actively traded long volatility strategy that is designed to capture profits during severe market declines. that is to say, this program should not be expected to hedge equity market declines of less than 10 to 15%. The managers believe that a perpetual hedge that protects against small losses is an inefficient and extremely costly method of protecting an equity portfolio. This program is designed to yield profits of substantial magnitude when volatility levels spike 200 to 500%. The program utilizes long spreads butterflies, and single contracts in VIX futures to accomplish its aims. The program features a unique incentive fee structure that is benchmarked to its own performance as well as that of the S&P index. A 1% management fee also applies.

N/A

Covenant Capital Management, LLC (CCM) was founded in 1999 and is an alternative investment manager. CCM is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), and manages client assets using global futures markets as an investment vehicle.

Scot Billington started his career at J. C. Bradford & Co. where he was responsible for executing orders, providing investment advice, and developing trading systems. Mr. Billington later worked for Ronin Capital, a proprietary trading firm at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. At Ronin Capital Mr. Billingon's main function was acting as a market maker in the S&P 100 Index options market.

Brince Wilford’s prior work history includes serving as Senior VP of Investments for Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., a publicly-traded real estate investment trust. Mr. Wilford's primary responsibilities included development, financial modeling, consulting, and asset acquisitions.

Monthly Performance Since Jul 2021 (A Portion of this Performance is based on Proprietary Trading)
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecROR (YTD)Max DD
2025-2.01%-2.99%1.33%4.28%-0.68%0.47%-2.23%-4.40%-1.35%-0.07%-7.64%-8.05%
2024-0.08%-0.08%-0.77%-0.08%-1.27%-0.37%1.61%-0.87%2.53%-0.42%-5.52%-0.29%-5.68%-6.20%
2023-0.08%-0.08%-0.26%-0.15%0.24%-0.48%-0.08%-0.15%0.00%-2.24%-2.75%0.12%-5.82%-5.93%
2022-1.58%-0.50%0.03%0.28%-0.84%0.95%-0.08%-0.76%0.42%-0.15%-1.25%0.15%-3.30%-3.45%
20210.25%-0.13%0.39%-1.62%0.49%-1.02%-1.65%-2.15%

A Portion of this Performance is Based on Proprietary Trading

Annual Performance Summary

Year Yearly Return Max Drawdown Year-End AUM
2025-9.10%-8.05%$1,051,934
2024-5.68%-6.20%$1,297,139
2023-5.82%-5.93%$354,605
2022-3.30%-3.45%$376,508
2021-3.27%-2.15%$335,964
Yearly Return is the compound rate of return for each calendar year. Max Drawdown is the peak-to-valley decline within the year. AUM is as of the last reported month of the year.
Performance Summary
Year Yearly Return Max DD
2025-9.10%-8.05%
2024-5.68%-6.20%
2023-5.82%-5.93%
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FOREX") IS SUBSTANTIAL.


Risk Disclosure

THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION FOR MANAGED FUTURES. THE RISK OF TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, FOREIGN EXCHANGE ('FOREX') AND/OR CRYPTOCURRENCIES IS SUBSTANTIAL. THE HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE ASSOCIATED WITH COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX CAN WORK AGAINST YOU AS WELL AS FOR YOU. THIS HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES, AS WELL AS GAINS. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE YOU SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CTA’S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY.

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.

THE FULL RISK OF COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX TRADING CAN NOT BE ADDRESSED IN THIS RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. NO CONSIDERATION TO INVEST SHOULD BE MADE WITHOUT THOROUGHLY READING THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OF EACH OF THE CTAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. REQUESTING A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PLACES YOU UNDER NO OBLIGATION AND EACH DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CFTC HAS NOT PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS NOR ON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. OTHER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO YOU BEFORE AN ACCOUNT MAY BE OPENED FOR YOU.

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.

AUTUMN GOLD CTA INDEXES ARE NON-INVESTABLE INDEXES COMPRISED OF THE CLIENT PERFORMANCE OF CTA PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE AUTUMN GOLD DATABASE AND DO NOT REPRESENT THE COMPLETE UNIVERSE OF CTAS. INVESTORS SHOULD NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INVEST IN THESE INDEXES.