Trader of the Month (February 2025): Enrico Wins for the Second Time with €133,000 in Profit and a Story of Resilience

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Some stories are worth telling more than once. Enrico’s is one of them.

Already named Trader of the Month in April 2024, with a profit of €108,939 and a return of +22%, Enrico once again stood out in February 2025—this time surpassing himself with an even more impressive performance: over €133,000 in profit and a return of +34.7%, all while keeping his drawdown to just 3.6%.

Live trading report – Enrico, February 2025.

Live trading report – Enrico, February 2025.

This isn’t the first time Enrico has impressed us, but every time he does it in a new way. He’s not a “lucky” trader. His journey is built on thoughtful decisions, study, testing, and—above all—a clear transition from discretionary trading to systematic trading. A choice that, in hindsight, proved to be a winning one.

His story is a great example of what happens when you stop improvising and start working with a real method. For those looking for tangible inspiration—not unrealistic promises—his approach is a clear guide: you can make mistakes, you can slow down, but if you come back with a solid strategy, results will follow.



Enrico’s Journey: From Discretionary Trading to a More Conscious Approach

Enrico’s journey in live trading began in 2020. Like many, he started with a discretionary approach, relying on subjective decisions and direct market observation. At first, things seemed to be going well, but the intense volatility triggered by the pandemic put his trading to the test.

It was a difficult period, one where many certainties fell apart. But instead of giving up, Enrico chose to pause and start over with a fresh perspective.

During that time, he immersed himself in study, training, and deeper exploration of systematic trading. It was a quiet effort—full of studying, testing, and simulations—but essential for building a solid foundation. And when he returned to the markets in January 2023, the results were immediately visible. He recovered his previous losses and began delivering steady, consistent results.

His perseverance and commitment led him to win the Unger Academy’s internal contest twice—an achievement that validates not only the effectiveness of his approach, but also the dedication with which he has built his method step by step.



Strategies and Operational Choices: Two Portfolios to Make the Most of the Markets

Today, Enrico manages two distinct portfolios. The first is dedicated to long-term equity investments, with an extended time horizon. The second is focused on systematic trading: 90% in equity index futures and 10% in commodities.

In February 2025, he achieved results that exceeded all expectations: a +34.7% return and over €133,000 in profit, with a controlled drawdown of just 3.6%.

Part of this result came from a well-thought-out decision: adding the DAX future to his portfolio at the start of the year. It proved to be a smart move, thanks to his ability to spot the decoupling between the European and US markets and the resulting outperformance of the European ones. These are the moments where experience truly makes a difference.

Enrico’s systematic portfolio currently includes 35 active systems. Alongside those, he’s monitoring another set—around ten systems—focused on ETFs and individual stocks.

When selecting strategies to add to his portfolio, Enrico relies on the Unger Academy databases (Unger Personal Database, Unger Strategy Club VIP, and Million Dollar Database), with a preference for systems developed by others and then tailored to his specific needs.



Enrico’s Advice: Don’t Let Haste Take Over

Despite the results he’s achieved, Enrico hasn’t changed his mindset. He still approaches the markets with caution—especially in this current phase of uncertainty.

The recent volatility reminds him of the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he encourages others to be patient and focus on paper trading to refine their strategies and gain a better understanding of how the markets behave.



A Story of Growth, Not Just Numbers

Enrico’s journey is a perfect example of how resilience, adaptability, and innovation can come together to create real success in trading.
His ability to combine multiple strategies, adapt to changing market conditions, and learn from his own experiences makes him a valuable reference point for any trader aiming to achieve long-term, sustainable results.


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Andrea Unger

Andrea Unger

Andrea Unger here and I help retail traders to improve their trading, scientifically. I went from being a cog in the machine in a multinational company to the only 4-Time World Trading Champion in a little more than 10 years.

I've been a professional trader since 2001 and in 2008 I became World Champion using just 4 automated trading systems. 

In 2015 I founded Unger Academy, where I teach my method of developing effecting trading strategies: a scientific, replicable and universal method, based on numbers and statistics, not hunches, which led me and my students to become Champions again and again.

Now I'm here to help you learn how to develop your own strategies, autonomously. This channel will help you improve your trading, know the markets better, and apply the scientific method to financial markets.

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