Buckingham Global Advisors, LLC
Strategic E-Mini Program
Report Start Date: Dec-2018 | End Date: Oct-2025
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Current Return: +1.04%
YTD Return: +10.86%
Annualized Return: +9.89%
AUM: $ 59,000,000
Trading Strategy

ST / Systematic / Option Writer / E Mini

Program Description

1) Buckingham's Strategic E-mini Program (SEP) is a commodity option strategy employing an absolute return investment approach. The Strategy primarily writes (sells) a series of out-of-the-money (OTM) call and put options on S&P 500 E-mini futures, 2) SEP focuses on short-duration derivatives - the option expires within 30 days, because the time decay is the greatest in those final days. It does this primarily by identifying the option strikes with the best risk/reward ratio according to our proprietary Quant model, 3) SEP adopts the risk management mechanism both in position and portfolio level (same as WEP, hedging based on daily P/L), 4) SEP aims for Sharpe Ratio +2.5 long term (5+ years) considering tail risk due to the economic cycles.

Program Statistics
Peak-to-Valley Drawdown (2) -13.30%
    From Jan 2020 to Mar 2020
Worst Month (Feb 2020) -10.11%
Current Losing Streak 0%
Average Monthly Return 0.81%
Monthly Std. Deviation 2.14%
Gain Deviation (67 months) 0.78%
Loss Deviation (16 months) 2.67%
Gain to Loss Ratio 0.63
Omega Ratio (5% Threshold) 1.67
Annualized Performance
Compound ROR (1) 9.89%
Standard Deviation7.4%
Downside Deviation5.56%
Sharpe Ratio (3) 2% RF ROR 1.26
Sortino Ratio (4) 5% MAR 1.69
Calmar Ratio (5)2.68
Sterling Ratio (6) 1.3
Gain Deviation2.69%
Loss Deviation9.26%
Profit Loss Ratio2.64
Investment Information
Program Start Date Dec-2018
Percent Discretionary 20%
Percent Systematic 80%
Currency Denomination - US Dollar
Minimum Investment $250,000
Management Fee 2.00%
Incentive Fee 0.00
Margin 25-60%
Round Turns per Million 8,000
NFA No: #0487899

Performance Since December 2018 | Track Record Compiled By: Buckingham Global Advisors, LLC
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecROR Max DD
20250.09%0.52%1.05%0.72%-0.05%1.21%1.81%1.85%2.16%1.04%10.86%-0.05%
20241.63%2.09%2.48%-0.18%2.91%2.54%2.25%-4.37%-1.64%2.66%3.20%1.07%15.35%-5.94%
20231.30%1.40%-0.88%1.54%1.56%1.74%2.20%1.86%1.41%2.21%1.60%1.83%19.26%-0.88%
2022-2.15%-6.99%3.34%-0.88%3.92%-1.00%2.54%2.40%0.05%2.95%1.58%0.55%5.94%-8.99%
2021-0.84%0.22%2.52%1.29%0.46%2.11%1.75%1.05%1.21%1.64%-2.90%2.44%11.36%-2.90%
20201.31%-10.11%-3.55%0.71%0.32%1.35%1.66%1.37%1.26%-1.80%1.32%1.91%-4.84%-13.30%
20191.63%1.72%1.85%1.20%-1.32%1.87%1.03%1.29%1.23%0.94%1.20%1.51%15.06%-1.32%
2018-2.54%-2.54%-2.54%
   Monthly Return and $1,000 VAMI

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. AN INVESTOR COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE MORE THAN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR'S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. SELLING OPTIONS INVOLVES UNLIMITED RISK OF LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.


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Buckingham Global Advisors, LLC
Strategic E-Mini Program
Report Start Date: Dec-2018 | End Date: Oct-2025
Time Window Analysis
Length Best Average Worst
1 mo 3.9% 0.8% -10.1%
3 mo 7.9% 2.5% -12.7%
6 mo 12.7% 4.9% -10.1%
12 mo 25.1% 10% -6.9%
18 mo 34.8% 15.7% -0.7%
24 mo 47.5% 22.3% 2.4%
36 mo 61.1% 34.8% 6.7%
Drawdowns and Recoveries
Start End Drawdown Recovery
Feb-20Jul-21-13.30%16 mo
Nov-21Aug-22-9.48%6 mo
Aug-24Dec-24-5.94%3 mo
Dec-18Feb-19-2.54%2 mo
May-19Jun-19-1.32%1 mo
Mar-23Apr-23-0.88%1 mo
Drawdown Periods Since Dec 2018
Distribution of Monthly Returns
Statistical Comparisons Buckingham Global Adv.
Strategic E-Mini Program
AutumnGold
AG CTA Index
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Annualized Compound ROR (1)9.89%4.53%15.87%
Cumulative Return91.99%35.89%176.98%
Cumulative VAMI(7)1,9201,3592,770
Best Monthly Return3.92%2.99%12.82%
Worst Monthly Return-10.11%-1.42%-12.35%
Annual Standard Deviation7.40%3.27%17.16%
Profit Loss Ratio2.642.971.93
Correlation0.140.49
Last Month1.04%1.14%2.34%
Last 12 Months15.64%3.46%21.46%
Last 36 Months55.76%9.73%84.63%
Growth of $1,000 VAMI Comparison

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. AN INVESTOR COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE MORE THAN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR'S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. SELLING OPTIONS INVOLVES UNLIMITED RISK OF LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.


Ascent Capital Management
311 S. Wacker Drive - Suite 600 * Chicago, IL 60606
Office: 312-283-3350 Email: [email protected] | Web Address: http://www.ascentcm.com
© 1997 - 2025 AutumnGold.com LLC
Buckingham Global Advisors, LLC
Strategic E-Mini Program
Report Start Date: Dec-2018 | End Date: Oct-2025
Other Fees

Fees paid Monthly

An Important Note on the Start Date and End Date of this Report

If the Start Date of this Report Predates the Inception of the Program, the Maximum Drawdown from Inception may be larger than indicated in this report. Performance Results reported or amended subsequent to Monday December 8, 2025 are not reflected in this Report. Monthly ROR and drawdowns are based on end-of-month values and do not reflect intramonth volatility.

Historical Drawdowns and Recoveries

The drawdown begins in the month listed as "start." Length is in months. Recovery begins the following month and ends when full recovery is reached.

Statistical Footnotes
1. The Annualized Compounded Rate of Return (ACROR) 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. It smooths out the returns by assuming a constant growth.
2. Peak to Valley Drawdown = worst % loss between Dec-2018 and Oct-2025
3. Sharpe Ratio is calculated using a Risk-Free ROR
4. Sortino Ratio is calculated using a Minimum Acceptable ROR
5. Calmar Ratio uses the last 36 months of data
6. Sterling Ratio uses the last 36 months of data
7. VAMI = Hypothetical growth of $1,000
8. Drawdown/recovery: start = first loss, recovery = full return to prior peak

Benchmark Descriptions

AG CTA Index: The Autumn Gold CTA Index is a Non-Investable Index comprised of the client performance of all CTA programs included in the AG database and does not represent the complete universe of CTAs. CTA programs with proprietary performance are not included. Monthly numbers are updated until 45 days after the end of the month. Investors should note that it is not possible to invest in this index.

SP 500 TR: The S&P 500 indices are designed to reflect all sectors of the U.S. equity markets. The S&P 500 includes 500 blue chip, large cap stocks, which together represent about 75% of the total U.S. equities market. Companies eligible for addition to the S&P 500 have market capitalization of at least US$3.5 billion. The TR Index accounts for the reinvestment of dividends.

This report was prepared from trader-provided information and is believed to be reliable. It should be read alongside each Trader’s Disclosure Document or Fund Offering Document.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. AN INVESTOR COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE MORE THAN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR'S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. SELLING OPTIONS INVOLVES UNLIMITED RISK OF LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.


Ascent Capital Management
311 S. Wacker Drive - Suite 600 * Chicago, IL 60606
Office: 312-283-3350 Email: [email protected] | Web Address: http://www.ascentcm.com
© 1997 - 2025 AutumnGold.com LLC
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