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This managed account is run by the winner of the Automated Trading Championship 2007, Olexandr (Alexander) Topchylo, a.k.a. "Better". In that championship he turned a hypothetical starting balance of $10,000 into over $130,000 in less than 3 months using leverage of approximately 30:1. The PAMM (Percentage Allocation Management Module) account uses leverage of around 10:1. For individually managed accounts, each investor can choose their own risk level from 5:1 to 30:1**. This account uses the same expert advisor (EA), "Kub", as used in the trading championship. Some slight modifications may be made over time.
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Strategy
Though he is not willing to reveal the exact details of his system, this system is an intraday trading system based on probabilistic neural networks. The neural network calculates the probabilities of moving up or down for the next several hours, and when this probability gives a sufficient edge the system opens a trade. It trades the EURUSD exclusively.
Live Performance Summary Using Approximately 10:1 Leverage**
| Inception | Year to Date | Avg Monthly Return | Max Equity Drawdown [?] | Min Account | Trading Style |
| Sep, 2007 | 48.1% | 22.7% | -18.8% | $10,000 | Automated |
Results are before performance fees are taken out. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
Live Results Graph
The following graph represents the live performance of Alex's own small live account from September 1, 2007 to May 1, 2008. The target annual return is 250%. This account is using around 10:1 leverage (one mini lot per $1,500).** The flat lines represent no trading.
Monthly Results
| 2007 |
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| Month | Return |
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| Sep | 20.5% |
| Oct | 9.2% |
| Nov | 87.2% |
| Dec | 11.8% |
| Total | 175.4% |
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| 2008 |
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| Month | Return |
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| Jan | -3.6% |
| Feb | 3.3% |
| Mar | 60.3% |
| Apr | -7.2% |
| YTD | 48.1% |
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Results are before performance fees have been taken out. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
Click Here For Live Detailed Performance Results - (Sep 3, 2007 - May 1, 2008)
Fees
Fees are charged on a sliding scale according to the size of your account and whether it is individually managed or under the PAMM (Percent Allocation Management Module) account. Fees are charged on net new monthly profits above the high water mark. i.e. You will not be charged any new fees until the previous equity high of your account balance at the end of the month has been surpassed.
PAMM Account:
| Account Size | Fee |
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| $10,000 - $50,000 | 40% |
| $50,000+ | 30% |
Individually Managed Accounts:
| Account Size | Fee |
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| $20,000 - $50,000 | 50% |
| $50,000 - $100,000 | 33% |
| $100,000+ | 25% |
How it Works
PAMM Account: With the PAMM account your account is traded under a master account at a set level of leverage of around 10:1**. You open an account with the designated broker and fund it. Only you can deposit or withdraw funds from your account as it is in your name. The trader will then trade your account on your behalf. The trader's monthly fee will be automatically deducted from your account at the end of the month. You retain full control over your account at all times.
Individually Managed Accounts: With individually managed accounts you can select your own MetaTrader broker and level of leverage from 5:1 to 30:1**. You open an account at the broker of your choice and fund it. Only you can deposit or withdraw funds from your account as it is in your name. The trader will then trade your account on your behalf. At the end of the month, Alex will calculate the performance fee and you must send this amount to Alex. You retain full control over your account at all times.
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Hypothetical Performance Results: Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk. Variables such as the ability to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses as well as maintaining adequate liquidity are material points which can adversely affect actual real trading results.
** Please be advised leverage should always be used judiciously as it can lead to large losses as well as gains.
