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FTC Capital GmbH - FTC Gideon I

Principal(s): Eduard Pomeranz, Christoph Langmann & Gerd Gwiss
Strategy: Equity Fund of Funds / Multi Strategy
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Investment Restrictions: For Non-US Investors Only++

Statistics & Program Information

Oct Return   2.11% Worst Drawdown (2)    -31.92% Minimum Investment   €10,000
YTD Return   13.66% Losing Streak (3)    -0.11 % AUM (5)   €16,047,785
Annualized CROR (1)    3.32 Sharpe Ratio (4)   0.26 Calmar Ratio (6)    N/A
Trading Methodology
100% Systematic
Style Sub-Categories
Global Equity
Long/Short
Trading Style
Market Sector
100% Diversified
Holding Period
Sector
Global
Contracts
Futures

Start Date   Jan-2006 Currency   Euros Margin (7)   30%
New Money   Yes AUM (5)   €16,047,785 Management Fee    1.50%
Min Investment    €10,000 Annualized CROR (1)   3.32 Incentive Fee    15.00%
Fund Minimum    €10,000 Losing Streak (3)    -0.11 % Other Fees   None
Notional Funds    No Worst Drawdown (2)    -31.92 % Avg Comm (8)   $0.00
NFA Member    No Sharpe Ratio (4)    0.26 Max Comm (9)   0.00
NFA Number    Calmar Ratio (6)    N/A Round Turns (10)    2,100
Starting Date:  Jan-2006 Currency:  Euros
Open to New Investors:  Yes Current Assets:  €16,047,785
Open to US Investors:  Yes Annualized CROR:  3.32%
Minimum Fund Investment:  €10,000 Worst Monthly Drawdown:  -31.92
Minimum Managed Account:  €10,000 Current Losing Streak:  -0.11 %
Domocile:  Austrian public fund (UCITS III compliant) Calmar:  N/A
Subscriptions:  No Restrictions Sharpe Ratio:  0.26
Redemptions:  No Restrictions US Attorney:  Not Listed
Lock Up:  N/A Offshore Attorney:  Not Listed
Hurdle Rate:  N/A Administrator:  Erste Bank AG, Vienna
Administraton Fee:  0.00% Prime Broker:  Not Listed
Management Fee:  1.50% Auditor:  Ernst & Young, Vienna
Incentive Fee:  15.00% NFA Member:  No
Other Fees:  None FINRA Member:  No
Other Memberships:  
Type of Fund:
Hedge Fund
Fund of Funds
Domicile:
Austrian public fund (UCITS III compliant)
Strategy:
Multi-Strategy
Track Record Prepared By: Ernst & Young, Vienna
Correlations: AG CTA Index: 0.157              AG Systematic CTA Index: 0.140             

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 Annualized Compounded Rate of Return ("Annualized 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 Annualized 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:

The FTC Gideon I invests in equity indices futures and individual equity funds. The investment universe consists of over 1000 registered equity funds. Two different trading systems, both trend-following in nature are applied. In February 2009 a market neutral overlay was added to the fund. The goal is to create additional Alpha, especially in bear markets where the exposure of the FTC Gideon I to individual equity funds can drop to 0 percent while the overlay strategy due to its long/short approach can take advantage of trading opportunities. Over time the combination of trend-following and the systematic overlay is expected to produce return in both up and down markets, with an emphasis on capital preservation.

Risk Strategy:

N/A

Background:

Eduard Pomeranz (CEO) - In addition to being CEO, the FTC founder and experienced futures trader is also responsible for R&D, trading and sales. Previously, Eduard Pomeranz, acted as a securities analyst and stock and futures trader for banks and international brokerage companies. Gerd Gwiss, Institutional Clients - The founding member and managing director of FTC is responsible for Austrian institutional clients and banks, insurance companies and pension funds. He is also in charge of international key accounts. Previously, Gerd Gwiss was desk manager for energy and metals trading (LME London) at the subsidiary of a big Austrian bank and received his training in Commodity and Financial Futures trading at the Chicago, New York, and London stock exchanges. Gwiss has passed the NASD Series-3 Examination of the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) as well as the SFA (Security & Futures Authority) admission exam. Dr. Rolf Majcen, Legal & Compliance - A lawyer with a thorough knowledge of European financial market laws, Dr. Rolf Majcen last worked as head of the legal department at “ERSTE Sparinvest KAG” and in 2005 joined the management board of FTC, where he is in charge of Legal & Compliance. Thomas Berger, COO - As Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer he is responsible for administration, finance, and fund administration. Thomas Berger has been working in the field of Alternative Investments, particularly Managed Futures, for many years, with an emphasis on the operations side of the business.

Performance

Monthly Performance Since January 2006

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecROR Max DD
2024 3.96% 2.20% 3.08% -1.92% 1.15% 4.72% -1.63% -0.88% 0.33% 2.11%   13.66% -2.5%
2023 2.76% 0.83% -0.88% 1.17% 2.86% 2.12% 1.94% -0.83% -1.67% -4.17% 6.12% 3.65% 14.35% -6.56%
2022 -0.13% -2.58% 3.05% -0.97% -3.57% -5.32% 8.11% -1.71% -6.43% 4.51% 1.99% -4.97% -8.71% -10.11%
2021 3.39% 2.27% 8.86% 0.35% 2.10% 0.82% 0.54% 1.15% 0.80% 1.52% -1.24% 2.45% 25.2% -1.24%
2020 -3.13% -9.08% -15.10% 10.11% 2.91% -0.77% -1.38% 3.24% -0.59% -2.48% 6.30% 1.98% -10.03% -25.22%
2019 3.97% 1.37% -0.98% 3.56% -8.12% 2.15% 1.87% -5.20% 3.79% 2.18% 3.35% 1.33% 8.79% -9.36%


Annual Performance

Years200620072008200920102011
ROR3.05%3.99%-5.52%5.63%4.42%-3.69%
Max DD-11.45%-8.09%-7.10%-5.07%-2.70%-8.27%

Years201220132014201520162017
ROR2.68%22.55%-5.99%0.39%3.52%12.94%
Max DD-7.66%-5.84%-10.88%-13.97%-9.09%-2.44%

Years201820192020202120222023
ROR-14.74%8.79%-10.03%25.20%-8.71%14.35%
Max DD-16.31%-9.36%-25.22%-1.24%-10.11%-6.56%

Years2024 YTD
ROR13.66%
Max DD-2.50%



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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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.