Trader of the Month (November 2025): Giuliano Wins for the Third Time with an Incredible +105% Return!

In the November edition of the Unger Academy’s monthly contest, Giuliano once again stood out as the top performer, winning the Trader of the Month title for the third time.

A result that clearly reflects the consistency and strength of his journey in systematic trading.

 

Exceptional Trading Results

Giuliano’s November performance was nothing short of remarkable: +104.81% return and €14,113 in profit, with a maximum drawdown of -12.66% (Figura 3).

These numbers prove not only the effectiveness of his trading systems, but also his ability to manage risk in line with a professional and structured approach.

Alongside Giuliano, two other traders also delivered impressive results this month:

• Filippo achieved a +70.44% return with an extremely low drawdown of 4.42%, demonstrating an excellent balance between return and risk control (Figura 1).
• Enrico closed the month with a +23.49% return and a drawdown of 3.77%, confirming a disciplined, prudent approach focused on capital stability (Figura 2).

 

 

Giuliano’s Journey: From the Basics to Outstanding Results

Giuliano’s success is the result of a path built with method and patience.

A chemist by training, he approached systematic trading from scratch, with no prior experience in financial markets.

Thanks to his analytical mindset and desire to deeply understand market dynamics, he quickly absorbed the Unger Method, developing a rigorous, disciplined, and conscious approach to trading.

He has been a student of the Unger Academy for three years and has been live trading for two, using a portfolio entirely based on proprietary systems he developed himself.

 

A Personal and Conscious Approach

Giuliano prefers trend-following systems, which he designed and refined throughout his training path.

Although he had access to the Academy’s provided strategies, he intentionally chose to use only systems he built himself, believing it’s essential to deeply understand each operational logic before putting it into live production.

He currently trades live with 8 systems, selected independently based on recent performance and market diversification.

Some of his preferred instruments include: Gold, Lean Hogs, Crude Oil, E-mini S&P 500, Nasdaq, Euro, and British Pound.

When possible, he prefers using micro futures, which offer greater flexibility in risk management.

 

A Trader Committed to Continuous Improvement

Despite his excellent results, Giuliano remains firmly focused on continuous improvement.

His current goal is to increase portfolio stability, reducing the alternation between highly positive months and more challenging periods.

He has also observed that his systems tend to underperform during periods of high volatility in the S&P 500, which he considers his main market driver.

 

Giuliano’s Advice for New Traders

For those new to systematic trading, Giuliano recommends a gradual and intentional approach, based on study, method, and discipline.

In particular, he suggests:

• Don’t rush it – Time and consistency are essential for building solid and lasting foundations.
• Follow a scientific method strictly, carefully managing each phase from system development to testing.
• Stay disciplined and patient, and learn to manage even the inevitable drawdown phases with clarity.

 

A Concrete Testimony to the Value of the Unger Method

Giuliano’s journey is a clear example of how dedication, study, and discipline can turn a complete beginner into a successful systematic trader.

His November results, alongside those achieved in previous months, once again confirm the effectiveness of the Unger Method and the value of a structured and conscious approach.

Congratulations to Giuliano on this prestigious milestone, and hats off to Filippo and Enrico for their outstanding performances.

 

 

Want to Know More About the “Trader of the Month” Contest?

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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