
Global Systematic Futures Hedge Fund
Laplace is a Global Systematic futures Hedge Fund incorporating a unique approach of machine learning. The system has models for the four asset classes (Equities, Forex, Bonds and Commodities) and the machine learning process evolves with changing markets/economic conditions (we call this the "state of the world"). Our unique approach to risk and portfolio construction prioritizes capital preservation and limits drawdowns. Principals have a long history of profitable practice of using machine learning techniques in systematic trading and have verified past track records from leading firms in the business.
| Program Statistics |
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| Peak-to-Valley Drawdown (2) | -19.97% |
| From Jan 2019 to Dec 2021 | |
| Worst Month (Apr 2020) | -5.16% |
| Current Losing Streak | -19.21% |
| Average Monthly Return | -0.03% |
| Monthly Std. Deviation | 1.95% |
| Gain Deviation (52 months) | 1.21% |
| Loss Deviation (59 months) | 1.16% |
| Gain to Loss Ratio | 1.1 |
| Omega Ratio (5% Threshold) | 0.57 |
| Annualized Performance |
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| Compound ROR (1) | -0.55% |
| Standard Deviation | 6.76% |
| Downside Deviation | 4.74% |
| Sharpe Ratio (3) 2% RF ROR | -0.11 |
| Sortino Ratio (4) 5% MAR | -0.13 |
| Calmar Ratio (5) | -0.26 |
| Sterling Ratio (6) | -0.21 |
| Gain Deviation | 4.19% |
| Loss Deviation | 4.01% |
| Profit Loss Ratio | 0.97 |
| Investment Information |
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| Program Start Date | Jul-2016 |
| Percent Systematic | 100% |
| Currency Denomination - US Dollar | |
| Minimum Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Management Fee | 1.00% |
| Incentive Fee | 0.00 |
| Margin | 4.4-8.2% |
| Round Turns per Million | 900 |
| NFA No: | #0541356 |
| Performance Since July 2016 | Please See Accounting Notes |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ROR | Max DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.57% | 1.50% | -3.00% | -0.66% | -1.61% | -1.20% | -1.40% | -1.41% | -1.23% | – | – | – | -7.27% | -10.06% |
| 2024 | -1.24% | -0.55% | -0.12% | -1.14% | 1.37% | -0.68% | 3.11% | 3.06% | -0.57% | -0.41% | 0.85% | -1.54% | 2.03% | -3.02% |
| 2023 | -2.93% | -0.21% | -1.51% | -0.77% | -3.74% | 0.56% | 0.37% | -2.23% | -1.70% | -3.37% | 3.17% | 0.62% | -11.34% | -14.60% |
| 2022 | 4.37% | 0.74% | 5.05% | 1.42% | 2.02% | 3.33% | -3.48% | 1.48% | -0.88% | 1.20% | 2.80% | 0.90% | 20.36% | -3.48% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | -2.74% | -1.14% | -0.01% | -1.11% | -1.56% | -0.59% | -2.74% | 0.43% | 0.92% | -1.12% | -0.81% | -9.66% | -10.09% |
| 2020 | 0.32% | 1.85% | -5.01% | -5.16% | -2.25% | -1.92% | 0.19% | 4.28% | -2.09% | 1.25% | -1.11% | 1.88% | -7.91% | -13.63% |
| 2019 | 1.34% | -2.47% | -2.17% | -1.94% | 2.94% | 2.29% | -2.41% | -0.29% | -0.96% | -0.86% | -0.13% | 2.33% | -2.51% | -6.44% |
| 2018 | 1.78% | 3.51% | 1.48% | -0.41% | 3.03% | -1.25% | -2.14% | 1.24% | -2.09% | 2.58% | 1.52% | 0.32% | 9.79% | -4.21% |
| 2017 | 2.00% | 0.68% | 0.88% | -0.21% | 2.35% | 0.29% | -0.01% | 1.11% | 0.17% | -0.44% | -0.64% | -1.49% | 4.72% | -2.55% |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.75% | -0.40% | -0.11% | 0.51% | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.96% | -0.51% |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. AN INVESTOR COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE MORE THAN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR'S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. SELLING OPTIONS INVOLVES UNLIMITED RISK OF LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.


Prior to Feb 2021, the results are for Katonah Capital Partners LLC a single fund account as calculated by OPUS Fund Services. The performance results from Feb 2021 forward are a composite of all accounts managed by KCPM traded pursuant to the referenced program "Laplace" whose rates of return do not differ materially except as such returns may differ as a result of differences in incentive fees and resulting from any unrecouped loss or losses carried forward from prior periods. The returns presented represent the performance as calculated by third party service providers from Feb 2021 moving forward.
If the Start Date of this Report Predates the Inception of the Program, the Maximum Drawdown from Inception may be larger than indicated in this report. Performance Results reported or amended subsequent to Monday December 8, 2025 are not reflected in this Report. Monthly ROR and drawdowns are based on end-of-month values and do not reflect intramonth volatility.
The drawdown begins in the month listed as "start." Length is in months. Recovery begins the following month and ends when full recovery is reached.
AG CTA Index: The Autumn Gold CTA Index is a Non-Investable Index comprised of the client performance of all CTA programs included in the AG database and does not represent the complete universe of CTAs. CTA programs with proprietary performance are not included. Monthly numbers are updated until 45 days after the end of the month. Investors should note that it is not possible to invest in this index.
SP 500 TR: The S&P 500 indices are designed to reflect all sectors of the U.S. equity markets. The S&P 500 includes 500 blue chip, large cap stocks, which together represent about 75% of the total U.S. equities market. Companies eligible for addition to the S&P 500 have market capitalization of at least US$3.5 billion. The TR Index accounts for the reinvestment of dividends.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. AN INVESTOR COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE MORE THAN THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR'S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. SELLING OPTIONS INVOLVES UNLIMITED RISK OF LOSS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY. THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION TO INVEST IN MANAGED FUTURES.