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Buckingham Global Advisors

Systemic, Risk-Disciplined Options Volatility Strategies

About US

A quantitative Investment Manager specializing in absolute-return programs across equity index and energy derivatives

Buckingham Global Advisors, LLC was established in 2014. The firm has been registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor

with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA) since July 2015.

We are a data-driven, systematic CTA focused on:

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  • Systematic trading with quantitative models

  • Risk management and disciplined drawdown control

  • Low volatility, absolute return objectives in equity index and energy markets​

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Our programs exclusively trade highly liquid, listed futures and options on the CME and NYMEX, providing investors with liquid, transparent, and rules-based exposure.

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Investor Profile: We work with High Net Worth Individuals, Qualified Eligible Persons (QEPs), Family Offices, Fund of Funds, Financial Institutions, Corporations, and Pension Funds

Weekly E-mini Program (WEP)

  • Trades weekly S&P 500 E-mini options

  • Targets annual returns of 12-15% with Sharpe ratio of 3.0 net of all fees

  • Volatility target < 7% annually

Energy Volatility Program (EVP)

  • Trades weekly/monthly crude oil and natural gas options 

  • 0 to very low correlation with S&P 500

  • Targets annual returns of 15-18% with a Sharp ratio of 4.0 net after all fees

  • Volatility target < 8% annually

Strategic E-mini Program (SEP)

  • Trades monthly S&P 500 E-mini options

  • Targets annual returns of 15-18% with Sharpe ratio of 2.0 net of all fees

  • Volatility target < 8% annually

Intraday Volatility Program (IVP)

  • Intra-day S&P 500 E-mini options program with zero overnight exposure

  • Designed to exploit daily implied vs realized volatility differences

  • January 2026 Expected Launch Date

(Launching 2026)

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.  There is considerable risk of loss trading options and futures. Nothing is ever guaranteed.

Our Team

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Charles Dai
CEO
UChicago MBA,  Chicago-Kent JD,  Sunderland BA
Western Asset Management - PM
Modern Asset Group - Sr. Quant Analyst
Deutsche Bank - Propriety Sales and Trading


 

Vishal Olson
COO
Temple University BA
Holson Asset Management - Co-Founder
Veryable - Director of  Operations
Global Wealth Analytics - VP of  Sales


 

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Jason Huang
Quant Trader
USC MS, Vanderbilt BA
MIT - Machine Learning  Researcher
Alibaba Ant Group - Risk Quant Intern
Sanofi - Data Engineer Intern


 

Contact

Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

949-664-1501

investors@buckinghamga.com

Thanks for your interest in BGA!

 

Disclaimer

 

This site is presented for information purposes only. It is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. No information or opinions contained in this site constitute a solicitation or offer by Buckingham to buy or sell any securities or commodity interests, or to furnish any investment advice or service. Those considering an investment in a Buckingham sponsored product should request a copy of the applicable Disclosure Document which contains important legal disclosures and risk factors. Also, please note that investments in markets traded by Buckingham involve significant risk. 

 

The risk of loss in trading commodity interests can be substantial. Therefore, you should consider carefully whether such trading is suitable for you. Trading in commodity interests often involves the use of leverage which can amplify both gains and losses. All investments in commodity interests should be made with risk capital only as investors could lose all or substantially all of their investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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