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County Cork LLC - Macro Equity Hedge



Principal(s): Robert J. O'Brien Jr. and Thomas Senft
Strategy: Systematic / Trend / Momentum / Diversified
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Statistics & Program Information

Feb Return   0.77% Worst Drawdown (2)    -18.58% Minimum Investment   $1,000,000
YTD Return   0.17% Losing Streak (3)    -7.35 % AUM (5)   $1,500,000
Annual CROR (1)   3.40 Sharpe Ratio (4)   0.28 Calmar Ratio (6)    0.14
Trading Methodology
100% Systematic
Style Sub-Categories
Momentum
Volatility

Trading Style
50% Trend Following
50% Momentum
Market Sector
50% Stock Indices
10% Currencies
20% Financials
20% Metals
Holding Period
10% Long Term
80% Medium Term
10% Short Term
Sector
US
Contracts
Futures

Start Date   Feb-2016 Currency   US Dollar Margin (7)   4 -6%
New Money   Yes AUM (5)   $1,500,000 Management Fee    1.00%
Min Investment    $1,000,000 Annual CROR (1)   3.40 Incentive Fee    10.00%
Fund Minimum    $0 Losing Streak (3)    -7.35 % Other Fees   None
Notional Funds    Yes Worst Drawdown (2)    -18.58 % Avg Comm (8)   $10
NFA Member    Yes Sharpe Ratio (4)    0.28 Max Comm (9)   $12
NFA Number    0318270 Calmar Ratio (6)    0.14 Round Turns (10)    200
Starting Date:  Feb-2016 Currency:  US Dollar
Open to New Investors:  Yes Current Assets:  $1,500,000
Open to US Investors:  Yes Annual CROR:  3.40%
Minimum Fund Investment:  $0 Worst Monthly Drawdown:  -18.58
Minimum Managed Account:  $1,000,000 Current Losing Streak:  -7.35 %
Domocile:   Calmar:  0.14
Subscriptions:  N/A Sharpe Ratio:  0.28
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:  1.00% Auditor:  Not Listed
Incentive Fee:  10.00% NFA Member:  Yes
Other Fees:  None FINRA Member:  No
Other Memberships:  None
Type of Fund:
Domicile:
Strategy:
Track Record Prepared By: Michael J. Liccar
Correlations:

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

The Macro Equity Hedge strategy is a systematic program designed to produce stock market like returns over time with much lower volatility through a combination of protection and performance. The strategy is a made up of a long-only basket of Emini S&P futures, 10 year note futures, and gold futures. Additionally, a smaller portion of the strategy consists of a long/short currency breakout system. The strategy is governed by a proprietary systematic model that dynamically adjusts portfolio positions and weights.

Diversification is used to create an uncorrelated portfolio of markets to smooth returns. This portfolio includes long positions in S&P 500 E-mini futures, 10 year note futures, and gold futures. Additionally, a portion of the system is allocated to a long/short currency "breakout" strategy. However, diversification alone is rarely sufficient as it can still subject investors to large losses. Quantitative modeling is simply a way of evaluating data. Through quantitative modeling, we are able to evaluate prices and market dynamics to determine when a stock market downturn may be probable. This information is then used to systematically adjust the strategy's portfolio. The models are predominantly momentum and trend oriented.

The Macro Equity Hedge strategy combines proprietary quantitative models with diversification to achieve protection and performance. The combined system dynamically and systematically adjusts portfolio positions and associated weights.

Robert J. O'Brien Jr. - Chief Executive Officer Mr. O'Brien heads the executive management committee at County Cork. Prior to founding County Cork, Mr. O'Brien served as Vice Chairman and as President of R.J. O'Brien & Associates in Chicago, the largest independent Futures Clearing Merchant in the United States. Mr. O'Brien is currently a member of the Board of Directors of R.J. O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame, and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago.

Thomas W. Senft - President / Chief Operating Officer Mr. Senft is a member of the executive management committee and is responsible for the CTA’s operations and risk management. Mr. Senft brings nearly 35 years of futures industry experience, having served in top executive management positions with various brokerages and FCMs. Mr. Senft holds a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University.

Accounting Notes:

The performance set forth above is for a proprietary account maintained by a principal of County Cork traded pursuant to the Macro Equity Program. The performance has been proforma adjusted for a 1% (annualized) monthly management fee and a 10% quarterly incentive fee that would have been charged to a customer account participating in the Program, as well as actual commission and transaction fees, with profits reinvested. County Cork has chosen to use performance of a proprietary account in this presentation as it has continuously operated since inception.

Performance

Proprietary Performance proforma adjusted for a 1% mgt fee and a 10% incentive fee, as well as actual commission and transaction fees, with profits reinvested. (A Portion of this Performance is based on Proprietary Trading)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecROR Max DD
2024 -0.60% 0.77%   0.17% -0.6%
2023 4.29% -4.23% 4.09% 0.77% -0.89% 2.31% 2.82% -2.17% -0.67% -0.05% 2.39% 1.50% 10.25% -4.23%
2022 -3.45% -0.95% 0.76% -5.07% -0.10% -3.48% 3.19% -4.58% -6.19% 0.34% 4.38% -1.68% -16.1% -18.53%
2021 -1.72% 1.03% 3.08% 4.28% 1.55% 1.31% 2.47% 1.34% -2.81% 2.47% -0.15% 1.96% 15.61% -2.81%
2020 0.03% -5.08% -14.22% 3.58% 1.63% -2.55% 6.96% 6.12% -4.39% -2.63% 9.08% 4.31% 0.46% -18.58%
2019 2.57% -0.21% 1.45% 2.26% -4.33% 6.41% 1.50% -0.22% 0.64% 1.12% 2.36% 2.05% 16.38% -4.33%


Annual Performance

Years201620172018201920202021
ROR3.29%4.96%-3.22%16.38%0.46%15.61%
Max DD-5.60%-1.51%-5.52%-4.33%-18.58%-2.81%

Years202220232024 YTD
ROR-16.10%10.25%0.17%
Max DD-18.53%-4.23%-0.60%



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.

THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION FOR MANAGED FUTURES. THE RISK OF TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND/OR FOREIGN EXCHANGE ('FOREX') IS SUBSTANTIAL. THE HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE ASSOCIATED WITH COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX CAN WORK AGAINST YOU AS WELL AS FOR YOU. THIS HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES, AS WELL AS GAINS. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE YOU SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CTA’S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY.

PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE SUCCESS. IN SOME CASES MANAGED ACCOUNTS ARE CHARGED SUBSTANTIAL COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY FEES. THOSE ACCOUNTS SUBJECT TO THESE CHARGES, MAY NEED TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL TRADING PROFITS JUST TO AVOID DEPLETION OF THEIR ASSETS. EACH COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR ("CTA") IS REQUIRED BY THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") TO ISSUE TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS A RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OUTLINING THESE FEES, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND OTHER ASSOCIATED RISKS. A HARD COPY OF THESE RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON EACH CTA'S "REQUEST DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT" BUTTON.

THE FULL RISK OF COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX TRADING CAN NOT BE ADDRESSED IN THIS RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. NO CONSIDERATION TO INVEST SHOULD BE MADE WITHOUT THOROUGHLY READING THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OF EACH OF THE CTAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. REQUESTING A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PLACES YOU UNDER NO OBLIGATION AND EACH DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CFTC HAS NOT PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS NOR ON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. OTHER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO YOU BEFORE AN ACCOUNT MAY BE OPENED FOR YOU.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS SHOULD NOT BASE THEIR DECISION ON INVESTING IN THIS TRADING PROGRAM SOLELY ON THE PAST PERFORMANCE PRESENTED. ADDITIONALLY, IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS MUST ALSO RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY MAKING THE TRADING DECISIONS AND THE TERMS OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED.

AUTUMN GOLD CTA INDEXES ARE NON-INVESTABLE INDEXES COMPRISED OF THE CLIENT PERFORMANCE OF CTA PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE AUTUMN GOLD DATABASE AND DO NOT REPRESENT THE COMPLETE UNIVERSE OF CTAS. INVESTORS SHOULD NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INVEST IN THESE INDEXES.