Paragon Global Markets
Double Helix Capital Management
Double Helix
Option Writer / Stock Index | Trend Following, Option Trading
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Month Performance
+1.27%
Jul 2026
YTD Return
+1.80%
Through Jul 2026
AUM
$10,300,000
Assets Under Management
Overview
Two of the most time tested trading strategies are trend-following and options selling. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Trend-following does well in trending markets, but option selling can have difficulty. Trend-following slowly loses money in sideways markets, while options selling does well.
Double Helix is a unique CTA that attempts to harness the power of both strategies. We sell weekly options on the S&P 500, but sell puts only – no calls. Double Helix employs a sophisticated algorithm that trend-follows the S&P 500 Index. As long as the algorithm is indicating a sideways to higher S&P 500, Double Helix will initiate a new position each day. When the program signals a “market cautionâ€, and potentially a lower S&P 500, the program will cease new positions. Double Helix will continue to monitor markets and reenter when the S&P 500 is back in a sideways to higher pattern.
Risk management is one of Double Helix’s strongest attributes. All positions are monitored 24-hrs a day and managed by our sophisticated risk management system. Each position has a specific risk management level and will be exited, day or night, if that level is reached.
Program Details
| Inception Date | Jan 2012 |
| Trading Style | Trend Following, Option Trading |
| Holding Period | Short Term |
| Markets Traded | Stock Indices |
| Margin | 35-45% |
| Minimum Investment | $50,000 |
| Management Fee | 2.00% |
| Performance Fee | 20.00% |
This is a snapshot only. Investors should read the applicable Disclosure/Offering documents to determine suitability.
GROWTH OF $1,000 VAMI
Program vs. Autumn Gold CTA Index
Hypothetical growth of $1,000 based on reported monthly returns.
Autumn Gold CTA Index:
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.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
| YEAR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETURN | +4.27% | -5.00% | +12.55% | +0.72% |
Maximum Drawdown Since Inception
-13.48%
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
THE RISK OF TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, CRYPTO FUTURES, AND/OR FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FOREX") IS SUBSTANTIAL. THE HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE ASSOCIATED WITH COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, CRYPTO FUTURES, 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. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES. 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. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.