Fairtree Proton RCIS Retail Investor Hedge Fund
Fund Inception:
Minimum Investment:
August 2005
R50,000 initial amount
Fund Inception:
August 2005
Minimum Investment:
R50,000 initial amount
The Fund's Goal:
The Fairtree Proton RCIS Retail Investor Hedge Fund aims to provide superior risk-adjusted returns over and above cash by investing in unique South African fixed income, money market, cash and cash collateral investment strategies.
Why hedge funds?
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video does not constitute advice and is intended to be educational in nature and/or to provide a general description of Hedge Funds. This video does not constitute a solicitation, invitation or investment recommendation. Investors are urged to seek specialised financial, legal and tax advice before investing.
Risk Profile:
The Fund holds a blend of lower and higher risk assets and employs leverage / gearing.
Low – Medium
Explain risk / reward
Assets like equities, property and commodities are classified as higher risk assets. They typically generate higher potential returns, but can also yield higher potential losses than assets like fixed income and cash and cash equivalents.
Investment Horizon:
The ideal investment period for this fund:
Medium Term
Fund Managers
Paul Crawford
Louis Antelme
The Fund is for you if:
- You have an existing investment portfolio and are looking for ways to enhance returns and further diversify your overall portfolio.
- Your view of diversification includes investing in unique investment strategies across South African fixed income, money market, cash and cash collateral.
- Your main objectives are to create real investment growth and to outperform cash over the medium term.
- You are in the position to stay invested for approximately 3 years, allowing the fund to achieve maximum growth (although you may withdraw from the fund at any time).
- You are comfortable with an investment risk profile that is low – medium.
- You wish to benefit from a fund that aims to deliver a superior risk-adjusted return, irrespective of market conditions.
