Wholesale Investors Only
Catalyst trading.
Defined Risk.
Options-based macro and catalyst trading with quantified risk.
This page is information for eligible wholesale investors only. It is not financial advice, nor an offer or invitation to invest. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The Origin
The Problem With Short Selling
- Unlimited downside risk
- Timing is always difficult, late entries compound losses
- Short squeezes create forced exits at the worst moments
- Borrowing costs erode returns over time
The Options Solution
- Maximum risk is known before entering any trade
- Asymmetric payoff, defined loss, uncapped upside
- Trade economic and earnings catalysts with precision
- Discovered through watching institutional options flow patterns
The strategy's earlier track record
These statistics come from Charlie Meaden's (Co-founder & CEO) personal trading of this strategy before the eccuity Trading Desk fund existed. They are a separate record from the fund's performance shown further down this page, were not generated by the fund, and are not available to investors. They are shown only to illustrate the strategy's history.
180
Total Trades
36.1%
Win Rate
2.34
Profit Factor
4.07
K-Ratio
Trade Counts
Hold Times
Quality & Edge
How We Trade
Options trading based on economic and earnings catalysts, grounded in a macro-first perspective
Macro Overlay
Begin with a top-down view of the economic cycle, monetary policy, and global risk to set directional bias.
Catalyst Identification
Target specific economic releases, earnings events, and policy decisions that create predictable volatility windows.
Options Execution
Structure trades where max loss is defined at entry, quantifying risk before every position is placed.
Our Targets
Clear, measurable benchmarks we hold ourselves to every quarter.
10%
Net Return per Quarter
Target return after all fees, each quarter.
75%
Quarterly Win Rate
Target positive quarters, measured quarter over quarter.
>3.0
Sortino Ratio
Risk-adjusted return target, penalising only downside volatility.
These are internal performance objectives the team works toward. They are not forecasts, projections, promises, or guarantees of any future return. Actual results may differ materially, and you could lose some or all of your capital.
Our Edge
Macro Indicators
Economic cycle tracking, central bank policy, and cross-asset signals.
Options Flow
Real-time monitoring of unusual options activity and institutional sweeps.
Institutional Positioning
COT data, speculator crowding, and smart money sentiment analysis.
Technical Analysis
Price structure, volume profiles, and key support/resistance levels.
Fundamental Analysis
Earnings models, valuation frameworks, and sector rotation signals.
Agentic Research
Continuous AI-powered analysis running 24/7 across markets and data.
Quarterly Performance
The eccuity Trading Desk fund has a live track record of two quarters only. This is a very short period from which no reliable conclusion about future performance can be drawn. Returns are net of performance fees, time-weighted, and based on the latest NAV snapshot. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
| Quarter | Unit Price | Gross | Net | S&P 500 | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 1.0210 | 2.10% | 1.57% | 1.30% | +0.27% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.4472 | 37.76% | 31.26% | -7.51% | +38.77% |
Returns have varied substantially between quarters. A single quarter (Q1 2026) accounts for most of the cumulative return to date. Individual quarters are not representative of expected ongoing performance.
Fee Structure
Transparent, performance-aligned fees. No management fee.
0.50%
Deposit Fee
Charged on capital contributed to the fund
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
Charged on capital withdrawn from the fund
20%
Performance Fee
Charged on profits each quarter, we only earn when you earn
Investment Terms
Minimum Investment
$50,000 NZD
Fund Structure
NZD Unit Trust PIE Fund
Investor Type
Wholesale Investors Only
Minimum Commitment
24 Months
Fee Summary
One Trade at a Time.
Defined risk. Catalyst-driven. Performance-aligned.
Available only to wholesale investors as defined under the FMC Act 2013. Enquiring does not constitute an application or an offer. You may be asked to confirm your wholesale-investor eligibility before any further information is provided.
This page is information for eligible wholesale investors only and does not constitute financial advice, a recommendation, an offer, or an invitation to invest. eccuity Trading Desk LP is available only to wholesale investors as defined under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Past performance is not indicative of future results and the fund's live track record is limited to two quarters. The earlier 'foundation' statistics shown on this page are from Charlie Meaden's separate personal trading, were not generated by the fund, and are not available to investors. Any performance objectives are aspirations, not forecasts or guarantees. Investing carries risk, including the loss of some or all of your capital. Returns shown are net of performance fees, time-weighted, and based on the latest NAV snapshot. Seek independent legal, financial, and tax advice before investing.