Trader of the Month February 2026: +22.93% Using Options Strategies

In February 2026, the title of Trader of the Month at Unger Academy was awarded to Davide, a student who, in less than a year, transformed his approach to trading into a structured and professional activity.

His achievement marks an important milestone: he is the first student to win the contest using options strategies, rather than traditional futures trading systems.

 

Trading Performance: +22.93% with Controlled Risk

Davide’s results for the month speak for themselves:

• return: +22.93%
• drawdown: -10.90%

This represents a highly balanced risk-to-reward profile, especially considering the elevated volatility and uncertainty that have characterized recent market conditions.

These results highlight a key principle of professional trading: success is not only about returns, but about how risk is managed.

 

From Discretionary Forex Trading to a Systematic Approach

Davide’s journey began in discretionary Forex trading. Like many traders, he initially used CFDs as a starting point due to their low entry barriers, while exploring different educational paths and approaches.

The real turning point came when he joined Unger Academy, where he adopted a more structured, rule-based methodology aimed at making his trading consistent and repeatable.

Today, Davide is a full-time trader. After leaving his previous job, he now focuses entirely on the markets, combining systematic discipline with independent decision-making.

 

Strategies and Tools: Options and Algorithmic Futures Trading

One of the most interesting aspects of Davide’s journey is his technical evolution.

Despite starting with limited experience on the platforms used within the Academy, he quickly developed strong operational skills thanks to coaching support and the Algo Trader Fast program. He has already built 18 proprietary trading systems, which he is progressively bringing into live trading.

At the same time, his search for diversification led him to explore options trading through the OPT Formula Easy program.

While preparing to fully deploy his futures systems, Davide began generating consistent income by selling Put options on equity indices, following a rule-based approach.

 

Risk Management and the “Traffic Light” During Market Turbulence

Davide’s trading stands out for its discipline and strong focus on risk management.

His approach is built around three key pillars:

• Capital protection: operating through a regulated broker (IG Bank) with strong safeguards
• Active trade management: closing positions early once most of the potential profit has been captured
• Market Radar: Unger Academy’s proprietary “traffic light” indicator, used to reduce or eliminate exposure during high-risk phases

The Market Radar played a crucial role in February’s results. By following its signals, Davide was able to exit the market before the drawdown triggered by geopolitical tensions and the escalation of the US-Iran conflict.

 

Options Strategies in Volatile Markets

Davide’s case clearly shows how options strategies can be effectively applied even in complex market environments.

Using predefined rules and structured risk management allows traders to:

• reduce the impact of high-volatility phases
• maintain more stable performance
• build more balanced portfolios

 

Conclusion: A Real Example of Professional Trading

Davide represents a clear example of how method, discipline, and proper training can lead to professional-level results in a relatively short time.

His ability to integrate options strategies with systematic trading, while adapting to changing market conditions, played a key role in achieving this result.

An outcome that confirms how a structured approach to trading can make a real difference.

Congratulations to Davide for this outstanding achievement, and for demonstrating once again how the Unger Method, applied through the Algo Trader Fast and OPT Formula Easy programs, remains a solid reference for those who want to approach trading in a serious and professional way.

 

Learn More About the Trader of the Month

Curious about our “Trader of the Month” contest? This exciting monthly competition is open exclusively to Unger Academy students and rewards the top performer with a €1,000 Amazon gift card for achieving the best live trading results using the Unger Method. Interested? Click here to learn more!

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