Synopsis: For the week of May 11 to May 15, 2026, the S&P 500 hovered around the 7,400 level, closing slightly higher for the week near 7,408.50 amidst better-than-expected economic news and steady corporate earnings. The VIX index remained somewhat elevated, closing the week at 18.43, reflecting a new “normal” range of 16-22 established after recent geopolitical events.
Fund Trackers
Lexus Fund
- Total YTD Realized Gain: $14,759.82
- Remaining to Goal ($50k target): $35,240.18
- Progress Bar:
[██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 29.52% - Required Weekly Velocity: $1,074.40 (Based on ~32.8 weeks remaining in the year)
- Est. Key Handoff Date: April 2, 2027 (Based on the current YTD average weekly velocity of $764.76)
Travel Fund
- Total YTD Realized Gain: $4,297.50
- Weekly Contribution: $685.00
🔥 Risk & Heat Map
Risk Thresholds (High Risk Entries)
- Lexus Fund: No single open trade exceeds the risk threshold.
- Travel Fund:FLAGGED – Two open positions significantly exceed the standard risk threshold:
- 5/5/2026
/ESShort Ratio Spread: $6,640.00 Risk - 5/6/2026
/ESShort Ratio Spread: $6,965.00 Risk
- 5/5/2026
Portfolio Heat (Total Open Risk)
- Lexus Fund: $20,461.00
- Travel Fund: $13,605.00
- Total Portfolio Heat: $34,066.00
🆕 New Position Openings
Lexus Fund
| Underlying | Strategy | Trade Date | Status | Risk | Potential Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /ES | Short_Ratio_Spread | 5/12/2026 | Open | $6,800.00 | N/A |
| /ES | Short_Ratio_Spread | 5/15/2026 | Open | $6,350.00 | N/A |
Travel Fund No new positions were opened this week.
📊 Weekly Performance & Strategy Leaderboard
Performance Table (Trades Closed This Week)
Lexus Fund
| Underlying | Strategy | Hold Days/DIT | Realized P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX | Double_Diagonal | 10 | $980.22 |
| SPX | Double_Diagonal | 9 | $1,005.22 |
| SPX | Double_Diagonal | 9 | $990.22 |
Travel Fund
| Underlying | Strategy | Hold Days/DIT | Realized P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX | Double_Diagonal | 5 | $685.00 |
Strategy Leaderboard
| Rank | Strategy | Net P/L (Weekly Combined) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double_Diagonal | $3,660.66 |
(Note: Double Diagonal was the only strategy closed during the requested time window across both accounts).
🔍 “Under the Hood” Stats (Per Account)
Lexus Fund
- Profit Factor (YTD): 2.60
- Weekly Realized Profit: $2,975.66
- Expectancy Per Trade (Weekly): $991.89
- Exit Efficiency: N/A (Missing Potential Income at Entry Data)
Travel Fund
- Profit Factor (YTD): 1.57
- Weekly Realized Profit: $685.00
- Expectancy Per Trade (Weekly): $685.00
- Exit Efficiency: N/A (Missing Potential Income at Entry Data)
Tactical Lesson & Data Health
Tactical Lesson: Double Diagonal strategies on the SPX yielded robust, highly efficient results this week for both accounts. However, attention must be paid to positional sizing in the Travel Fund; scaling up /ES short ratio spreads has introduced oversized risk levels relative to the standard parameters.