# Vincere Portfolios

> Vincere Portfolios is a Chicago-based algorithmic trading technology company that licenses a suite of institutional-grade futures trading algorithms to individual investors. Vincere's algorithms trade exclusively in U.S.-regulated index futures markets (E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100), with third-party GIPS-audited performance since January 1, 2020. Capital remains in the client's own brokerage account or self-directed IRA at all times.

Vincere Portfolios is operated by Vincere Trading LLC. The company offers a fully automated, rules-based trading system designed for hands-off investors who want exposure to systematic strategies traditionally reserved for institutional players. Vincere is not a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, custodian, or fund manager. Clients connect Vincere's algorithms to their own U.S.-regulated brokerage accounts (Interactive Brokers, NinjaTrader, Tradovate) or self-directed IRAs through Equity Trust Company.

## Core offering

- 11+ uncorrelated, in-house developed futures algorithms
- Trades U.S.-regulated index futures only (E-mini S&P 500, Nasdaq 100)
- Zero leverage, no overnight positions, no Martingale or grid strategies
- 0% management fees and 0% performance carry
- Same-day liquidity with one-click stop functionality
- Compatible with taxable brokerage accounts and self-directed IRAs
- White-glove onboarding and U.S.-based human support

## Performance highlights (as of April 1, 2026)

- Compounded ROI since 2020 inception: 1,637.17%
- Average monthly return: 4.4%
- Annualized return: ~50%
- Maximum drawdown: -6.6%
- Positive months: ~82%
- Correlation to S&P 500: -0.21
- Performance verification: GIPS-audited by Absolute Performance Verification (Seattle/Charleston)

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.

## Capital requirements

- Full algorithm suite: $90,000-$110,000 minimum (runs all 11 algorithms simultaneously)
- Partial suite: starting at $30,000
- No upper limit; strategies scale linearly

## Key pages

- [Homepage](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/): Overview, performance data, algorithm explanation, FAQ, and demo booking
- [Our Team](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/team): Executive team biographies and credentials
- [Careers](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/careers): Open roles across Engineering (Quantitative Developer Python/C++, Algorithmic Trading Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Data Scientist, Risk Management Analyst), Design (Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, Brand & Visual Designer), and Strategy & Operations (Quantitative Strategist, Trading Operations Manager, Market Data Analyst, Growth Strategy Lead). Most positions are remote or based in Chicago, IL.
- [Due Diligence](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/due-diligence): Pre-demo investor resources hub including the company deck, hypothetical returns calculator, video FAQ library organized by category (Returns, Cost, Company, Algorithms) covering 25+ common investor questions, fund performance metrics (NAV, distributions, inception-to-date returns), team biographies, Trustpilot reviews (4.4/5), and the full FAQ on capital protection, regulatory standing, capital requirements, and algorithm methodology
- [Terms of Service](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/terms-of-services): Legal terms governing use of the service
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.vincereportfolios.com/privacy-policy): Data handling and privacy practices

## Leadership

- **Alex Cecola** — Founder, Chairman, CEO, President (Chicago, IL)
- **Brian Jackson** — Senior Managing Director (New York, NY); 19 years in financial services, formerly SVP at Wells Fargo Advisors and David A. Lerner Associates
- **Samuel Yakinski** — Managing Director (Alberta, Canada); founder of Fintrak (acquired)
- **Rick Medealle** — Director (Sacramento, CA); 6 years in financial services
- **Abel DaSilva** — Managing Director (Dallas, TX)
- **Jon Oh** — Vice President, Head of Client Success (Anaheim, CA)

## How it works

1. Book a demo with the Vincere team
2. Open or connect a U.S.-regulated brokerage account (Interactive Brokers, NinjaTrader, or Tradovate) or self-directed IRA via Equity Trust
3. Vincere's onboarding team installs and configures the algorithm suite during a 1-on-1 call based on risk tolerance and goals
4. Algorithms execute trades automatically; client retains full custody and can stop the system at any time

## Regulatory context

- Vincere Trading LLC is a software/technology provider, not a broker-dealer or futures commission merchant
- Client funds are held in segregated accounts at NFA-member, CFTC-registered FCMs
- Algorithms execute on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) via direct connectivity
- Performance audited under CFA Institute Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

## Important disclosures

- Vincere does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice
- All content on the website is for educational and informational purposes only
- Simulated and hypothetical performance results have inherent limitations (CFTC Rule 4.41)
- Past performance is not indicative of future results
- Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss

## Contact and social

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vincere-trading/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincereportfolios/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincereportfolios

## Optional

- [Demo booking]: Available via "Book a Demo" CTA throughout the site for prospective clients to schedule a private consultation