An educational framework showing the theoretical potential to grow $10K to $500K in 6 Years
The Ekantik Compounding Strategy is a disciplined, tiered risk-scaling methodology designed for sophisticated investors seeking asymmetric risk/reward opportunities. Using episodic pivot trading combined with buffer lock protection, this strategy systematically scales capital through 7 risk tiers over 24 quarters.
Important - Educational Purposes Only: This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. This is a theoretical model based on system edge and disciplined execution. While the methodology is sound, achieving the full $500K target is aspirational until proven through live trading. Worst-case scenario: Buffer locks are designed to limit losses, but investors must accept the possibility of losing up to $5K (50% of capital) under extreme conditions. This is a high-risk, high-reward approach suitable only for those comfortable with this maximum downside. You alone are responsible for evaluating your own financial situation and making your own investment decisions.
Maximum downside: ~$5K (buffer locks designed to prevent worse) vs. potential $490K upside = 98:1 risk/reward ratio
This strategy is designed for investors who understand that extraordinary returns require accepting extraordinary risk—but with system edge and guardrails to protect capital.
The strategy employs three distinct trading methodologies to capture opportunities across different market conditions:
Following established market trend (FT) or directional bias aligned with exhaustion signals. High conviction setup.
Individual stock trades based on "Reality Change." Capturing explosive moves triggered by fundamental shifts.
Short-duration SPX/SPY trades capitalizing on intraday volatility. Precision timing for quick alpha capture.
The strategy operates through a 7-tier system with buffer locks designed to protect capital while pursuing asymmetric returns
This model assumes consistent profitable execution across all 24 quarters—a challenging feat even with system edge. Market conditions, execution quality, and psychological factors will impact actual results. Most attempts will not achieve the full theoretical target. Focus on the asymmetric payoff structure: buffer locks and system edge designed to limit downside (worst case ~$5K), with substantial upside potential if the methodology proves effective.
Daily Risk Cap: Maximum 2% per day
5% Risk per trade (baseline unit for measuring returns)
Consistent small wins compound faster than occasional large wins with drawdowns
Discipline equals freedom: Stick to the plan to unlock long-term wealth
| Quarter | Tier | Portfolio Value | Profit/Quarter | Cumulative Profit | Risk % | Base Lock |
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It sounds astronomical, but it's really just 7 doubles—here's why that matters
Important: "7 doubles" is not a trading methodology—it's an illustration of how compounding works. When you hear "$10K to $500K," it sounds impossible. But mathematically, it boils down to just doubling your money 7 times over 24 quarters. This reframes the goal from overwhelming to systematic.
$10K doubled 7 times = $1.28M. Our target is $500K—less than 7 full doubles. This shows why the goal is mathematically possible, though execution requires discipline and favorable conditions.
Early doubles are small ($10K→$20K), later ones are massive ($640K→$1.28M). Most gains come in the final tiers—which is why capital protection with buffer locks is critical.
The actual methodology is our 7-tier system with buffer locks and episodic pivot trades. "7 doubles" just helps you see why the $500K target is theoretically achievable.
Even if you achieve the target, taxes can take a huge bite. Choose the right account structure to maximize what you actually keep.
The numbers below assume achieving the theoretical $490K profit. Focus first on execution; optimize taxes second. But if you do succeed, your account choice makes a $181K difference.
Using a Roth IRA means you keep every dollar of profit. That's $181K more than a regular taxable account.
$7,000/year ($8,000 if 50+)
Use Backdoor Roth if over income limits
Account must be open 5 years
for tax-free withdrawals
High-growth strategies
Tax-free compounding forever
Must comply with IRA rules
Consult your tax advisor
Worst-case ~$5K loss (buffer locks + system edge designed to prevent worse) vs. $490K upside potential—a 98:1 ratio with protective guardrails
Buffer lock system designed to limit losses by automatically scaling down when portfolio approaches danger zones
Clear tier progression and rules remove emotional decision-making and provide consistent execution guidelines
Roth IRA keeps $181K more vs taxable—if you achieve the target, account structure dramatically impacts final outcome
This strategy is designed for sophisticated investors who understand asymmetric risk/reward opportunities. While buffer locks and system edge are designed to protect capital, you must be comfortable with worst-case downside (~$5K or 50%) to pursue the $500K target. Execution is challenging and outcomes are uncertain, but the methodology provides guardrails to limit losses while leaving upside potential unlimited.
~$5K
Worst-case loss (buffer locks designed to prevent worse)
+$490K
49x target return
Extraordinary returns require accepting extraordinary risk. This is not a "get rich guaranteed" scheme—it's a disciplined framework with system edge and protective guardrails that theoretically could produce exceptional results. While buffer locks are designed to limit losses, you must be comfortable with worst-case ~$5K downside. Most traders will not achieve the full target, but the controlled downside relative to massive upside makes this an asymmetrically attractive opportunity for those who can afford the maximum loss.
Risk/Reward
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Until Proven
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Only proceed if you can afford to lose the capital. This is speculative trading with asymmetric payoff structure.
You don't have to figure this out alone. We provide real-time trade signals and full transparency so you can replicate the strategy alongside experienced traders.
Get instant notifications for all options trades posted in our private Skool community. Every entry, exit, stop-loss, and position size is shared in real-time as trades are executed.
Subscribers get access to past months' performance data with detailed trade history and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the strategy's real-world execution.
Join a community of serious traders executing the same strategy. Learn from shared experiences, ask questions, and stay disciplined through the 24-quarter journey.
We share every trade—winners and losers—with full transparency. You'll see the strategy's real performance, not cherry-picked highlights. Past performance does not guarantee future results, but you'll have all the data to make informed decisions about continuing the strategy.
We're seeking a limited group of sophisticated investors to participate in our zero-cost validation soft launch. This is an opportunity to work together on principles, psychology, and risk management to ensure you're comfortable executing the strategy properly—before any capital commitment. In the future, this will transition to a subscription model or portfolio-managed model.
See the system in action with real-time trade alerts posted as they happen in our private Skool community. No hypothetical backtests—watch live executions with actual entry/exit prices, position sizes, and P&L.
For this soft launch cohort only, we're offering free participation as we work together to validate the strategy:
What We'll Work On Together:
Future Transition: This will become a subscription model or portfolio-managed model after validation phase
We're committed to education and validation first before any monetization. This cohort will:
Limited to first 25 investors to ensure personalized attention and quality education.
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Subscribe for $199/month to get access to real-time alerts, past performance data, and fellow traders.
Watch live trades for 1-2 months. See the edge in action before deploying capital.
Replicate trades in your own account. Track progress toward $500K target.
The $199/month subscription gives you full access to the strategy, real-time signals, and Discord community. Cancel anytime—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees. You're in control—subscribe when ready, pause if needed, resume when market conditions align.
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - Critical Risk Disclosure: This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or trading advice. This strategy represents a theoretical model being validated through our soft launch program. The $500K target is aspirational and has not been proven through live trading over 24 quarters. Options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose your entire $10K investment or more. Only invest capital you can afford to lose completely. The soft launch is currently at zero cost during the validation phase. Past hypothetical performance does not guarantee future results. Real-time trade discussions and educational content provide transparency but do not eliminate risk. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before implementing this or any trading strategy.
Clear answers to help you make an informed decision
This is a theoretical model based on systematic edge and disciplined execution. While the methodology is sound and the framework is disciplined, the $10K to $500K target is aspirational until proven through live trading over 24 quarters. That's why we're doing a soft launch\u2014to validate the system edge with real-time performance before scaling. You'll see every trade as it happens and weekly performance reports to assess if the edge holds up in live markets.
Worst-case scenario: ~$5K loss (50% of capital). The buffer lock system is designed to prevent worse by automatically scaling down when danger thresholds are reached, but extreme conditions could breach this. Your potential upside is $490K—a 98:1 risk/reward ratio. This means your potential gain is 98 times larger than the maximum intended loss. System edge and guardrails work to keep losses well below this worst-case, but you must accept this downside to pursue the upside.
The full strategy spans 24 quarters (6 years). You'll see progress (or lack thereof) each quarter. The first few tiers (Tiers 1-3) take about 6 quarters and aim to grow $10K to $29K. If you can't successfully execute the early tiers, you'll know within 12-18 months that the strategy isn't working for you.
That's the most likely outcome for most traders. Even reaching Tier 4 or 5 (doubling or tripling your capital) would be a success. The framework is designed to protect capital and scale systematically—any positive progression is valuable. Focus on executing well tier by tier rather than fixating on the final theoretical target.
The buffer lock system is specifically designed to prevent losses beyond ~50% of capital ($5K) by automatically dropping you to previous tiers when drawdowns approach danger zones. Combined with daily 2% risk caps and system edge, losses should typically be much smaller. However, extreme market events (gap moves, black swan events) or significant execution errors could breach these guardrails. You must be prepared for worst-case $5K loss, even though the system is built to prevent it. Never invest more than you can afford to lose completely.
No. You can scale the strategy to your capital level. Starting with $5K would target $250K; starting with $20K would target $1M. The tier structure, risk percentages, and buffer locks scale proportionally. However, smaller accounts may face challenges with minimum option contract sizes and commission impact.
The strategy doesn't require an extraordinarily high win rate—approximately 55-60% win rate with proper risk/reward ratios (targeting 2R+ per trade) can achieve tier progression. The key is consistency over 24 quarters, cutting losses quickly, and letting winners run. Even experienced traders find this challenging.
No. This strategy requires solid understanding of options trading, technical analysis, risk management, and psychological discipline. You should have at least 1-2 years of profitable trading experience. Beginners should start with paper trading and smaller positions until they develop the necessary skills and emotional control.
Time commitment is limited to placing and exiting trades. Here's the typical trade frequency for each setup as insight:
Actual time varies based on your execution speed and market conditions. Focus is on quality setups, not constant activity.
Currently, this strategy requires manual execution. In the future, we will be looking for ways to automate this strategy to reduce time commitment and improve consistency.
You need a broker that offers:
Popular choices: TD Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers, tastytrade, or similar platforms.
This landing page presents the framework and methodology. Implementation details, including whether trade signals or alerts are provided, would be discussed during consultation. The strategy requires understanding the why behind trades, not just following signals blindly.
Roth IRA is optimal if eligible—you keep 100% of profits tax-free ($500K vs $319K in taxable). However, Roth IRAs have contribution limits ($7K/year) and rules. If you already have Roth IRA funds or can use conversion strategies, it's the best choice. For larger starting capital or if ineligible, use a taxable account with SPX options for Section 1256 treatment.
SPX (S&P 500 Index) options receive special 60/40 tax treatment: 60% of gains taxed at long-term rates (max 20%) and 40% at short-term rates (ordinary income). This results in a blended ~27% tax rate vs 37% for regular equity options—saving you $50K+ on $490K profit. Trade SPX instead of SPY when possible.
Yes, but with restrictions. Most IRAs allow basic options strategies (covered calls, cash-secured puts, long calls/puts). Some brokers allow spreads in IRAs. You cannot use margin or naked options in IRAs. Verify your specific IRA's options approval level. Traditional and Roth IRAs both work—Roth is superior for tax-free growth.
If trading 0DTE intraday moves, you'll likely trigger pattern day trader (PDT) rules requiring $25K minimum account balance. Options: 1) Start with swing trades until you build to $25K, 2) Use a cash account (no PDT rule but settlement delays), or 3) Limit to 3 day trades per 5 days. Plan accordingly based on your starting capital.
First, assess your risk tolerance. While buffer locks and system edge are designed to limit losses, can you accept worst-case downside of $5K-$10K? If yes, click the "Join the Soft Launch Cohort" button above to express interest. We're seeking a limited group of 25 founding investors for our soft launch. We'll discuss your experience level, available capital, time commitment, and whether this strategy aligns with your goals. Not everyone is a fit, and that's okay.
Zero-Cost Soft Launch (Current Phase):
The soft launch is completely free. This is a validation phase where we work together on principles, psychology, and risk management to ensure you're comfortable executing the strategy properly. There's no cost during this phase.
Future Transition: After the validation phase, this will transition to either a subscription model or a portfolio-managed model. Founding members from the soft launch will receive priority access and preferential pricing.
Absolutely—and recommended! Paper trading lets you test execution without risk. However, understand that psychology changes with real money. Demo success doesn't guarantee live success. Use paper trading to master the mechanics, then start with minimal real capital (even $2K-5K) to experience real emotional challenges before scaling up.
Then you've learned the strategy doesn't work for you—at a small cost. This is actually the system working as designed. You risked $5K to find out if you could turn $10K into $500K. The answer was "no," and you move on. Better to discover this early than after years of struggling. Not every trader succeeds with every strategy.
Because transparency builds trust and filters for serious investors. We'd rather have 10 qualified investors who understand risks than 100 who have unrealistic expectations and complain later. If the prominent risk warnings scare you away, this strategy isn't for you—and that's perfectly fine. We want investors who embrace asymmetric risk/reward, not those seeking guarantees.
Three things: Discipline (following rules when emotions scream otherwise), Patience (waiting for high-probability setups), and Acceptance (of losses as part of the process). Winners execute the plan consistently over 24 quarters. Losers chase, revenge trade, over-risk, or quit after early setbacks. Skill matters, but psychology determines outcomes.
The framework is sound, the math works, and the risk management is solid. But "too good to be true" suggests easy money—this is not easy. It requires skill, discipline, emotional control, and favorable conditions over 6 years. Most won't achieve the full target. But for those who can execute consistently, the asymmetric payoff makes it worth the attempt. Judge for yourself after consultation.
This is a theoretical model being presented for evaluation. Historical success rates would be discussed during consultation if applicable. Remember: past performance (if any) doesn't guarantee future results. Your success depends on your execution, not others'. Focus on whether the framework makes sense and whether you can commit to disciplined execution.
We're here to help you make an informed decision. Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation.
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