The 8% Model Framework
Traditional trading systems often continue operating after reaching a monthly objective. The EightPercent AI model is structured around a defined 8% monthly target in the managed master account, emphasizing consistency, disciplined execution, and capital preservation.
This approach utilizes a blended allocation of conservative and aggressive strategies, with the A Filter controlling whether the Aggressive (AS01) strategy is eligible to trade for the next trading session.
The framework is built on standardized $5,000 capital units.
The public reporting model uses a $50,000 deployment example. When both strategy components are active, the model deploys 10 Conservative (CS01) contracts and 10 Aggressive (AS01) contracts. AS01 participates only when the A Filter is ON; when the A Filter is OFF, CS01 remains at 10 contracts and AS01 does not trade.
Each component independently targets an 8% monthly return on the shared $5,000 capital unit. This structure is designed for capital efficiency, allowing both strategies to operate simultaneously while maintaining a single capital base.
In practice, the strategies may exhibit different performance characteristics. CS01 remains eligible to trade subject to its independent monthly goal. AS01 is eligible only when the A Filter is ON and contributes no trades while the filter is OFF.
Importantly, the model is not structured on additive return assumptions (i.e., 16%), but instead targets a consistent 8% monthly objective through coordinated deployment of the strategies that are active for the period.
This structure reflects a capital-efficient overlay approach commonly used in institutional multi-strategy trading environments.
This approach allows the system to maximize capital utilization while maintaining a disciplined, risk-managed framework aligned with institutional trading models.
This modular structure enables linear scaling with capital while maintaining consistent strategy exposure across all deployment sizes.
The structure can be visualized as follows:
Strategy exposure is controlled by the A Filter and independent monthly goals. CS01 trades 10 contracts and remains eligible until reaching its $4,000 monthly goal. AS01 trades 10 contracts only when the A Filter is ON and remains eligible until reaching its own $4,000 monthly goal. There is no capital or contract reallocation when the A Filter is OFF.
Built-in Downside Protection
The Trade Seat participation model introduces a supplementary revenue layer designed to enhance system stability.
It provides incremental cash flow during drawdowns, helping offset performance variability and improving overall drawdown efficiency.
Monthly Goal Track Record — C/A Filtered
Normalized to a $50,000 deployment example. CS01 remains at 10 contracts. AS01 trades 10 contracts only when the A Filter is ON. Each strategy has an independent $4,000 monthly goal; there is no contract reallocation.
Current A-Pool $16,243.75 vs. 40-session comparison $16,265.00 (-0.13%).
| Month | C/A Filtered Result | % of $8,000 Goal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $5,500.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$1,125.00 | 68.8% | Not Reached |
| November 2025 | $12,125.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$5,750.00Aggressive$6,375.00 | 151.6% | Goal Reached |
| December 2025 | $9,250.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,250.00Aggressive$5,000.00 | 115.6% | Goal Reached |
| January 2026 | $9,250.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$4,875.00 | 115.6% | Goal Reached |
| February 2026 | $10,000.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,750.00Aggressive$5,250.00 | 125.0% | Goal Reached |
| March 2026 | $4,375.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$0.00 | 54.7% | Not Reached |
| April 2026 | -$1,500.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative-$1,500.00Aggressive$0.00 | -18.8% | Not Reached |
| May 2026 | $1,500.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,500.00Aggressive-$3,000.00 | 18.8% | Not Reached |
| June 2026 | $11,625.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,625.00Aggressive$7,000.00 | 145.3% | Goal Reached |
| July 2026 | $9,875.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$5,500.00 | 123.4% | Goal Reached |
| August 2026 | $4,375.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$0.00 | 54.7% | Not Reached |
| September 2026 | $4,375.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$4,375.00Aggressive$0.00 | 54.7% | Not Reached |
| October 2026 MTD | $1,750.00C/A Filtered BreakdownConservative$1,750.00Aggressive$0.00 | 21.9% | In Progress |
CS01 Conservative — Live Account Performance
Actual one-contract CS01 Conservative results from Account 421 using the 8% monthly goal method. Results are normalized to the $5,000 recommended capital allocation per contract. The account stops taking additional CS01 trades after the monthly objective is reached.
| Month | Gross P/L | Costs | Net P/L | $5K Normalized Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $475.00 | $34.56 | $440.44 | 8.81% | Goal Reached |
| July 2026 | $437.50 | $28.70 | $408.80 | 8.18% | Goal Reached |
| August 2026 | $437.50 | $28.70 | $408.80 | 8.18% | Goal Reached |
| September 2026 | $537.50 | $28.70 | $508.80 | 10.18% | Goal Reached |