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Four Seasons Commodities Corporation - Hawkeye Spread

Principal(s): Steve DeCook, Malinda Goldsmith
Strategy: Fundamental / Spreads / Ags & Livestock
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Statistics & Program Information

Mar Return 0.11%	Worst Drawdown ⁽²⁾ -12.47%	Minimum Investment $500,000
YTD Return 0.09%	Losing Streak ⁽³⁾ -1.98 %	AUM⁽⁵⁾ $55,792,255
Annual CROR ⁽¹⁾ 5.33	Sharpe Ratio ⁽⁴⁾ 0.67	Calmar Ratio ⁽⁶⁾ 0.21

Trading Methodology 100% Discretionary	Style Sub-Categories Fundamental Option Spread	Trading Style 75% Spread Trading 25% Option Trading
Market Sector 95% Agriculturals 5% Meats	Holding Period 75% Long Term 15% Medium Term 10% Short Term	Sector US Contracts Futures Options

Start Date Mar-2005	Currency US Dollar	Margin ⁽⁷⁾ 5%
New Money Yes	AUM ⁽⁵⁾ $55,792,255	Management Fee 1-2%
Min Investment $500,000	Annual CROR ⁽¹⁾ 5.33	Incentive Fee 15-25%
Fund Minimum $0	Losing Streak ⁽³⁾ -1.98 %	Other Fees None
Notional Funds Yes	Worst Drawdown ⁽²⁾ -12.47 %	Avg Comm ⁽⁸⁾
NFA Member Yes	Sharpe Ratio ⁽⁴⁾ 0.67	Max Comm ⁽⁹⁾ 0.00
NFA Number 1366156	Calmar Ratio ⁽⁶⁾ 0.21	Round Turns ⁽¹⁰⁾ 1,300

Starting Date: Mar-2005	Currency: US Dollar
Open to New Investors: Yes	Current Assets: $55,792,255
Open to US Investors: Yes	Annual CROR: 5.33%
Minimum Fund Investment: $0	Worst Monthly Drawdown: -12.47
Minimum Managed Account: $500,000	Current Losing Streak: -1.98 %
Domocile:	Calmar: 0.21
Subscriptions: N/A	Sharpe Ratio: 0.67
Redemptions: N/A	US Attorney: Not Listed
Lock Up: N/A	Offshore Attorney: Not Listed
Hurdle Rate: N/A	Administrator: Not Listed
Administraton Fee: 0.00%	Prime Broker: Not Listed
Management Fee: 0.00%	Auditor: Not Listed
Incentive Fee: 20.00%	NFA Member: Yes
Other Fees: None	FINRA Member: No
	Other Memberships: None

Type of Fund:	Domicile:	Strategy:

Track Record Prepared By: NAV Consulting

Correlations: AG CTA Index: 0.220 AG Discretionary CTA Index: 0.357

P - Proprietary Trading Results * C - Client Trading Result * P&C - Combines Client & Proprietary Trading Results (the accounting notes will identify the time frame for each. 1. Rates of Return: Rate of Returns are calculated from the start date of each program. Usually returns are calculated based on the Annual Compounded Rate of Return method. In some cases returns have been calculated on a Non-Compounded basis. This would occur when a Manager trades based on account unit rather than on account equity. The Annual Compound Rate of Return ("Annual CROR") represents the compounded rate of return or each year or portion thereof presented. It is computed by applying successively respective monthly rate of return for each month beginning with the first month of that period. The Annual Rate of Return ("Annual ROR") is the annualized Mean Return. 2. The Worst Peak-to-Valley Drawdown ("Worst Drawdown") is defined as the greatest cumulative percentage decline in net asset value due to losses sustained by the trading program during any period in which the initial net asset value is not equaled or exceeded by a subsequent asset value. 3. Start & End Dates: Indicates the Start and End Dates of the Worst Peak-to-Valley Drawdown. 4. The Current Losing Streak ("Losing Streak") represents the extent of the Advisor's current drawdown. 5. Annualzied Standard Deviation is one way to look at consistency of returns. It measures the degree by which the monthly returns vary from the average (mean) return. 6. Downside Deviation is a measure of downside volatility. It only considers those monthly performance results that are less than the monthly Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return. 7. The Sharpe Ratio is a risk-adjusted ratio that rewards consistency of returns. Traders are penalized for volatility regardless of whether it is on the up or downside. The Sharpe Ratios is calculated using a 1% risk-free rate of return. 8. The Sortino Ratio is a risk-adjusted ratio. The higher the number the better. Results are dependent upon the Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (currently set at 5%. 9. The Sterling Ratio is a risk-adjusted return measurement calculated by dividing the Annualized Compound ROR by the Average Yearly Maximum Drawdown less an arbitrary 10%. The Sterling Ratio is normally calculated using the last 36 months of data. 10. The Calmar Ratio represents the historical amount gained for each dollar risked. A higher number is better. Unless otherwise denoted the Calmar Ratio is calculated by dividing the 36 month Compounded ROR by the 36 month Peak to Valley Drawdown. Traders with less than 36 months of data or a negative Calmar Ratio will be indicated by N/A. 11. The Omega Function accounts for the non-normal distributions of returns and takes into account the investor's preferences for loss and gain. Omega is computed directly from the returns distribution and measures the total impact of the moments instead of each one of them individually. 12. Minimum Investment represents the minimum account size. 13. Assets Under Management ("AUM") represents the current nominal assets traded by the Manager. 14. The Number of Winning Months represents the months with positive return. 15. The Number of Losing Months represents the months with negative return. 16. The Percentage of Winning Months represents the % of winning months. 17. Margin to Equity ("Margin") represents the average margin as a percent of a fully funded account. 18. Round Turns per Million ("Round Turns") represent the average number of round turns that would be generated in a $1,000,000 account. 19. Average Commission ("Avg Comm") represents the average commission rate of the composite track record. A higher or lower commission rate would increase or decrease the performance accordingly. 20. Maximum Commisions ("Max Comm") is the Maximum Round Turn Rate allowable by the Manager.

Trading Description, Risk Strategy & Background

Trading Description

The Hawkeye Spread Program of Four Seasons Commodities Corporation (Hawkeye) employs a discretionary, fundamental-analysis based trading program which trades exclusively in agricultural commodities. The program trades corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean products, livestock and options on each of those commodities futures contracts as listed on domestic futures exchanges. The Hawkeye Spread Program trades primarily in futures spreads or in futures and options spreads. The program seeks to capture profits based on the Advisor's assessment of the relative value of two related agricultural futures or options contracts. The trading method is proprietary, and uses supply and demand analysis and seasonal trend analysis, among other strategies. The Advisor looks at fundamental factors that affect the supply and demand of a particular commodity in order to predict future prices. In addition, the Advisor reviews historical and seasonal patterns which may indicate the direction the market may move in the future.

Risk Strategy

Hawkeye also looks at certain technical factors such as the price of a commodity in relation to its price during previous periods, open interest, and volume. These factors are generally used by Hawkeye to determine when to liquidate positions. Effective risk management is a crucial aspect of the trading program. With the goal of limiting potential loss, the Advisor uses calculated risk assessment techniques. Account size, margin exposure, volatility of the market traded and the nature of other positions taken are all factors in deciding whether to take a position and determining the amount of equity committed to that position. Trade duration may vary from a few days to several months, although most trades tend to be relatively long-term in nature. Protective stops may, on occasion, be used to control risks.

Background

Stephen K. DeCook, a partner and founder of Four Seasons Commodities Corporation (FSCC) earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University. Together with Malinda Goldsmith, he founded FSCC in April, 2006. Born and raised on a corn, soybean and hog farm near Leighton, Iowa, he began trading commodities in 1968. He became one of the first commodity pool operators in 1971, when he founded 20/20 Trading. In 1984, he formed Fundamental Futures, Inc., a registered Commodity Trading Advisor, and served as principal until December 2002. A variety of other affiliations are described in detail in the Management Section of the Disclosure Document of FSCC. In addition to his duties with FSCC, Mr. DeCook is an active farmer of corn and soybeans, and is a member of the National Corn Growers Association and the National Soybean Association. Recently he travelled to China where he was a speaker at the International Commodities Industry Conference in Dalian, and also presented at the Chinese Soybean Conference in Harbin. Mr. DeCook and his affiliated firms have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and futures industry publications. He is primarily responsible for the trading decisions in the Hawkeye Trading Program of FSCC.

Malinda E. Goldsmith, a partner and founder of Four Seasons Commodities Corporation (FSCC), received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma University, and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Together with Steve DeCook, she founded FSCC in April, 2006. She began her career in the managed futures industry in 1982, and served as principal and founder of Fundamental Futures, Inc., a registered Commodities Trading Advisor, until December 2002. A variety of other affiliations are described in detail in the Management Section of the FSCC Disclosure Document. Ms. Goldsmith also served as member of the Board of Directors for the National Futures Association from February 1993 to February 2002. She is past president of the Managed Futures Trade Association, and has authored numerous articles on the managed futures industry. She and her affiliated firms have been featured in several publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and Better Investing. Ms. Goldsmith is primarily responsible for the trading decisions in the Lone Star Program of FSCC.

Performance

Monthly Performance Since March 2005

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	ROR	Max DD
2024	-0.06%	0.05%	0.11%										0.09%	-0.06%
2023	-0.10%	-0.02%	-0.03%	-0.67%	-0.53%	0.10%	-0.26%	-0.25%	-0.11%	0.06%	-0.12%	-0.16%	-2.07%	-2.07%
2022	0.40%	0.67%	0.51%	0.11%	0.16%	-0.09%	0.25%	0.02%	0.23%	0.17%	0.25%	0.09%	2.79%	-0.09%
2021	0.48%	0.54%	0.25%	1.06%	-0.05%	-1.14%	-0.29%	-0.37%	0.06%	0.45%	0.47%	0.41%	1.87%	-1.84%
2020	-0.57%	-0.54%	-0.53%	0.23%	0.26%	0.49%	-0.73%	1.47%	0.26%	0.35%	1.44%	2.45%	4.63%	-1.63%
2019	-0.02%	-0.07%	-1.29%	0.25%	0.76%	-0.12%	-0.81%	-0.28%	0.33%	-0.16%	0.16%	0.56%	-0.72%	-1.59%
2018	-0.08%	0.10%	0.25%	-0.38%	-0.11%	-1.17%	0.66%	-1.03%	-0.54%	-0.29%	0.15%	-0.02%	-2.44%	-2.84%
2017	0.23%	0.29%	1.77%	-0.26%	0.99%	-0.28%	-0.01%	-0.39%	0.00%	-0.10%	-0.34%	0.07%	1.98%	-1.12%
2016	0.36%	-0.23%	0.34%	0.23%	-0.19%	2.71%	-0.93%	-0.61%	-0.43%	0.77%	-0.34%	-0.44%	1.2%	-1.98%
2015	0.94%	-0.77%	1.51%	0.23%	0.66%	-0.51%	-1.43%	-0.06%	0.65%	0.20%	-0.38%	0.06%	1.06%	-1.99%
2014	-0.21%	0.97%	-0.43%	0.64%	0.64%	0.77%	1.02%	1.45%	0.74%	-0.85%	-0.21%	0.32%	4.95%	-1.06%
2013	3.04%	1.50%	-0.94%	2.31%	-0.09%	1.09%	1.39%	0.26%	0.59%	0.53%	-0.05%	0.37%	10.37%	-0.94%
2012	0.70%	-0.66%	1.20%	-2.27%	-4.22%	6.12%	8.52%	4.83%	-3.20%	-0.72%	-1.56%	-0.77%	7.4%	-6.39%
2011	2.57%	2.02%	2.08%	2.63%	2.23%	-2.32%	1.28%	3.14%	-8.61%	3.08%	-2.96%	1.03%	5.63%	-8.61%
2010	1.71%	0.02%	1.40%	-0.81%	1.97%	-0.31%	0.88%	-0.12%	4.23%	1.31%	-0.86%	5.08%	15.28%	-0.86%
2009	0.98%	0.83%	0.34%	-0.33%	1.94%	0.17%	-0.24%	0.76%	0.36%	-1.70%	-0.40%	0.76%	3.48%	-2.09%
2008	0.99%	1.15%	-1.83%	3.99%	3.96%	1.83%	-3.28%	-0.46%	-5.08%	0.23%	0.26%	-0.44%	0.94%	-8.61%
2007	5.71%	3.04%	-0.05%	-4.22%	3.71%	1.51%	-2.95%	-0.01%	3.17%	0.45%	1.89%	1.48%	14.14%	-4.27%
2006	3.79%	3.32%	3.72%	4.25%	5.51%	3.08%	0.24%	-6.02%	-0.17%	-2.65%	5.29%	3.49%	25.8%	-8.67%
2005			-5.05%	4.72%	0.71%	0.55%	0.57%	4.47%	1.15%	0.72%	0.33%	1.09%	9.31%	-5.05%

Annual Performance

Years	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
ROR	9.31%	25.80%	14.14%	0.94%	3.48%	15.28%
Max DD	-5.05%	-8.67%	-4.27%	-8.61%	-2.09%	-0.86%

Years	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
ROR	5.63%	7.40%	10.37%	4.95%	1.06%	1.20%
Max DD	-8.61%	-6.39%	-0.94%	-1.06%	-1.99%	-1.98%

Years	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
ROR	1.98%	-2.44%	-0.72%	4.63%	1.87%	2.79%
Max DD	-1.12%	-2.84%	-1.59%	-1.63%	-1.84%	-0.09%

Years	2023	2024 YTD
ROR	-2.07%	0.09%
Max DD	-2.07%	-0.06%

PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE SUCCESS. THERE IS A RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES TRADING.

VAMI, Assets under Management & Worst Drawdown

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Monthly Returns

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RISK DISCLOSURE

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

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