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With yields on Treasury Bills close to 0.0% and the miserable performance of the stock market, hedge funds,
and real estate in 2008; returns from both traditional and alternative investments have lost their appeal for many investors.
The only true provider of absolute returns* during this market crisis has been Managed Futures, which were the best
performing asset class in 2008 amongst US & World Stocks, Commodities, Bonds, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds. (View here)
[Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results]
Attain Portfolio Advisors operates two such managed futures programs, the Attain Strategic Diversification Program
and APA Modified Program; with the goal of each program to provide absolute returns regardless of conditions such
as a strong economy, low inflation, or a bullish stock market.
We strive to accomplish this lofty goal of absolute returns through an investment model which is designed to migrate
performance across different market conditions through a multi-dimensional diversification strategy which allocates
capital to different markets, time frames, and strategy types.
We believe our philosophy of diversifying among time frames and strategies as well as markets sets Attain apart from the bulk
of advisors who diversify amongst market sectors only, or amongst time frames only within a single market sector.
As a result of this diversification, we expect to outperform the major managed futures/CTA indices in two ways:
- by posting smaller losses, or actually post gains during losing months/stretches for the indices
- to participate in upside moves, posting gains when the indices post gains during winning months/stretches
Please use the links to the left to learn more about our performance, philosophy, investment, programs and diversification they provide.
Thank You for your interest in Attain Portfolio Advisors
Sincerely,
Jeff Malec, CAIA
Chief Investment Officer
*Absolute returns refer to a style of investing that attempts to provide positive returns year in and year out, not returns
tied to a particular benchmark or ones which outpace the "market". There is no guarantee this style will be successful, and
some absolute return vehicles can take losses as a result of leveraging risk in attempts to post positive returns at any cost.
Important Risk Disclosure
Futures based investments are often complex and can carry the risk of
substantial losses. They are intended for sophisticated investors and are not
suitable for everyone. The ability to withstand losses and to adhere to a
particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which
can adversely affect investor returns.
Managed futures accounts can subject to substantial charges for management
and advisory fees. The numbers throughout this site include all such fees, but it may be
necessary for those accounts that are subject to these charges to make
substantial trading profits in the future to avoid depletion or exhaustion of
their assets.
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR QUALIFIED ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ONLY, AS DEFINED IN CFTC REGULATION 4.7.
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"...the goal of each program [is to] provide absolute returns regardless of conditions such as a strong economy, low inflation, or a bullish stock market"
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