EMC Capital Advisors, LLC
EMC Classic Program
Principals:
John Krautsack, David Polli & Brian Proctor
Trend Following / Diversified
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Month Performance
+4.92%
Aug 2026
YTD Return
+19.10%
Through Aug 2026
AUM
$31,380,000
Assets Under Management
Overview
The technical investment strategies are trend-following, although under certain conditions countertrend elements may also be employed. The program uses the historical analysis of monthly, weekly and daily price movements to interpret current market behavior and to evaluation technical indicators for trade initiations and liquidations. The Classic is more aggressive than the New Program and uses a higher degree of leverage. The New Program may make use of countertrend elements more frequently that the classic Program
Program Details
| Inception Date | Jan 1985 |
| Trading Style | Trend Following |
| Holding Period | N/A |
| Markets Traded | Diversified |
| Margin | 13% |
| Minimum Investment | $5,000,000 |
| 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
Program vs. Autumn Gold CTA Index
About the 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.
Hypothetical growth of $1,000 based on reported monthly returns.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Annual Returns (Net)
| YEAR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETURN | +4.20% | -4.92% | -5.34% | +22.26% |
Maximum Drawdown Since Inception
-45.13%
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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.