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Derek's Daily Options Report · Hypothetical Summary

A hypothetical $50,000grew to $99,275.

Following every trade in the MMA Daily Options Report from December 10, 2025 through June 30, 2026; a nearly two-fold return across seven months of disciplined, cycle-driven timing.

Cumulative Return

+98.55%

+$49,275

Net cumulative P/L

70.58%

Win rate · 24 of 34 trades

6 / 7

Profitable months

7 mo

Dec 2025 – Jun 2026

Account Growth

Hypothetical equity curve

Ending balance, month over month

$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$50,000$99,275StartDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance.

Monthly Breakdown

Month-by-month detail

PeriodStartingEndingMonthly P/LCumulative P/LMonthly %*Cumulative %
Dec 2025
12/10/25
$50,000$60,075+$10,075$10,07520.15%20.15%
Jan 2026
01/31/26
$60,075$70,200+$10,125$20,20016.85%40.40%
Feb 2026
02/28/26
$70,200$76,950+$6,750$26,9509.62%53.90%
Mar 2026
03/31/26
$76,950$88,200+$11,250$38,20014.62%76.40%
Apr 2026
04/30/26
$88,200$87,825-$375$37,825-0.43%75.65%
May 2026
05/31/26
$87,825$92,625+$4,800$42,6255.46%85.25%
Jun 2026
06/30/26
$92,625$99,275+$6,650$49,2757.18%98.55%
Total · 7 months$50,000$99,275+$49,275+$49,27598.55%

*Monthly % based on the starting balance for that period.

At a Glance

70.58%

Win rate

24 of 34 trades profitable

34

Trades initiated

102 contracts across the period

+20.15%

Best month

December 2025, the opening period

-0.43%

Only losing month

April 2026, a $375 drawdown

3 lots

Per trade

Consistent position sizing throughout

8 markets

Instruments traded

Futures, metals, grains & a Bitcoin ETF

Instruments Traded

Globex GoldS&P Mini FuturesT-NotesCrude OilCopperSoybeansWheatIBIT (Bitcoin ETF)

Important Disclosures

Please read carefully

The figures above are hypothetical and illustrative. They do not represent the results of actual trading.

CFTC-Required Hypothetical Performance Disclosure

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, the results may have under- or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.

Risk of Loss

Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. There is a substantial risk of loss associated with trading these instruments. Only risk capital should be used for trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You could lose all or more than your initial investment.

Additional Information & Assumptions

This performance assumes each trader started with a hypothetical $50,000 account and took every trade suggested in the MMA Daily Options Report using 3 contracts (lots) per trade in instruments such as Globex Gold, S&P mini futures, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Copper, Soybeans, Wheat, or IBIT (Bitcoin ETF). Exits may be scaled out. No slippage or commissions were deducted. In total, 102 contracts (34 trades) were initiated between December 10, 2025 and June 30, 2026. 24 of the 34 trades were profitable (70.58% win rate).

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© 2026 Merriman Market Analyst, Inc. · Hypothetical performance; not indicative of future results.

Dec 10, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026