What is EP-ATLAS?
EP-ATLAS is a four-market futures and options strategy that applies the ExitPoints EP-AIM methodology to MES, ZB, ZC and 6E.
EP-ATLAS™
The EP-AIM™ Strategy Across a Diversified Four-Market Portfolio
EP-ATLAS applies the same ExitPoints EP-AIM futures and options methodology used by EP-ACE to a different four-market portfolio spanning equity indexes, interest rates, agriculture and currencies.
MES • ZB • ZC • 6E
Available through Rhino Trading
SAME EP-AIM METHODOLOGY. DIFFERENT MARKET PORTFOLIO.
Same EP-AIM Methodology. Different Market Portfolio.
EP-ATLAS and EP-ACE are sibling products built on the same EP-AIM strategy. The distinction is the market portfolio and the trading firm through which each product is offered.
EP-ATLAS applies the weekly options straddle and active EP-AIM futures hedge process to MES, ZB, ZC and 6E.
ONE COORDINATED WEEKLY CAMPAIGN
One Coordinated Weekly Campaign
01
Weekly Straddle
A call and put are written at the same strike price nearest the current market price.
02
Initial AIM Hedge
EP-AIM establishes the corresponding futures position according to the current AIM direction.
03
Ladder Management
The hedge is managed throughout the campaign using the 11-rung AIM price ladder and stop-and-reverse logic.
04
Expiration
Option expiration, assignment and remaining futures exposure are handled before the next campaign begins.
THE EP-ATLAS™ MARKETS
The EP-ATLAS™ Markets
| Market | Symbol | Role in Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Micro E-mini S&P 500 | MES | U.S. equity index |
| 30-Year Treasury Bond | ZB | U.S. interest rates |
| Corn | ZC | Agriculture |
| Euro Currency | 6E | Currency |
THE EP-AIM™ PROCESS REMAINS THE FOUNDATION
The EP-AIM™ Process Remains the Foundation
The EP-AIM methodology remains unchanged: a weekly written options straddle is paired with an always-in-the-market futures hedge that is managed through the AIM ladder, stop-and-reverse logic and favorable-move ratcheting.
EP-ATLAS changes the market portfolio, not the core strategy.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is EP-ATLAS different from EP-ACE?
The two products use the same EP-AIM methodology but trade different four-market portfolios and are offered through different trading firms.
Does EP-ATLAS use a different hedge process?
No. EP-ATLAS uses the same EP-AIM futures hedge, AIM ladder and stop-and-reverse framework.
Where is EP-ATLAS available?
EP-ATLAS is available through Rhino Trading.