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Atorus LLC reATORUSwww.atoruslic.com
Investment Objectives
Atorus ("the fund") is a global multi-strategy fund volatility, and low long-term correlation which
with a systematic bias. The Fund's objective is to collectively mitigate downside volatility. The
achieve absolute average returns of 15.25% per directional bias of individual positions is the
annum with unlevered-drawdowns not to exceed foundation of the strategy. Free from subjective
10%, with a volatility target of 10.15% and a Profit bias, Atorus makes proprietary calculations of
Factor of 2.5X with a win ratio of 40%. changes in realized volatility and price ranges to
dynamically alter the timing of entry and exit for
Atorus employs a risk-conscious and proprietary positions. This enables Atorus to quickly react on the
dynamic trading methodology that aims to minimize directionality of individual positions, exploit them,
downside volatility and generate consistent and operate regardless of a high or low volatility
uncorrelated returns in both up and down markets, environment. Correlation determines the Fund's
with low portfolio turnover. The managers diversify investment opportunities, not the individual
the portfolio with 500+ positions across two main direction of any position. The last stage of the
asset classes; global macro instruments (G20 rates, investment process is robust risk control, with
indices, FX and commodities) and G20-listed particular focus on risk adjusted position sizing, hold
equities. The Fund's investment approach combines periods, leverage, and entry/exit points.
three discrete modules; portfolio construction, Atorus is currently pre-launch, targeting an initial
directional bias and timing, and risk management. capital raise of $100m for a launch date of Q2 2014.
The portfolio is constructed for reasons of neutrality,
Fund Characteristics and Metrics
Max # of positions: 700 Target correlation range to Sharpe Ratio: 1.6
Average leverage: 2.35x MSCI World: -30 to+30% (in Average position hold period:
Max leverage: 4.5x periods of high volatility the 100 days
Average Position Size: 20 bps fund's correlation shall increase Scalability: Daily dollar volume
Max Position Size: 5% of NAV but not expected to exceed +/- of opportunity set exceeds
Asset Class Allocation: Soft 60%) $ltillion (ex-FX)
target of no single asset class to Profit Factor: >2.5x
exceed 40% of NAV Win Ratio: >40%
Our Edge
• The managers have worked and traded together since 2007. The partner's backgrounds, experiences and
strengths are different & complimentary.
• The team traded a $100million portfolio of risk for a European Bank from September 2011 to June 2013,
achieving a profit factor in excess of 2X a win ratio of 40%, while generating positive returns on months
with large market declines.
• The Atorus methodology is an aggregation of deep understandings of complex trading systems and
market forces. The managers are driven by their dedication to discipline, order, and operational
excellence.
• The portfolio managers focus on consistency of returns with minimal downside volatility, targeting a
'stair-step' return profile wherein the winners are maximized and the losers are quickly closed.
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wwwatorusllc.com
Michael J. Fowler — Partner & Chief Investment Joshua L. Levy— Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Officer Joshua's career has focused on understanding what
Michael's career has been focused on understanding makes companies grow and prosper and bringing
the nuances of complex financial systems and other simplicity to complex processes. Prior to founding
markets. In 2007 Michael was the Co-Founder and
Red Dot Trading, LLC, Joshua was the Director of
Senior Portfolio Manager at Red Dot Trading, LLC,
where in cooperation with Joshua, he was Private Investments at MUUS Asset Management,
responsible for the day to day trading of a sector where he was responsible for the operational
specific core listed-equity book. Prior to this, he was restructuring and management of portfolio
the Director of Structured Products & Finance at The companies. Prior to MUUS Asset Management,
Geneva Group in New York , where he was Joshua worked at Alvarez &Marsal Europe where he
responsible for developing financial structures to advised distressed international companies and their
provide bank-regulatory capital relief solutions due
debt restructurings. In 1996, he founded Creative
to the Basel II risk weightings. Michael also focused
on project and acquisition financings primarily in the Ideas Ltd, a consumer goods distribution and
infrastructure, real estate, and the energy industries, marketing firm in Eastern Europe, which he sold to a
including the acquisition of London City Airport in NYSE listed company in 2001. Joshua has served
England by various European banks. He began his since 2004 as a Board Member of Round Hill Capital
financial career at the age of 14 as a runner for the LLC, a $4 billion global real estate investor / asset
American Stock Exchange and at the age of 16 was manager. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan
hired by the hedge fund MHG Capital, as an equity
School of Management and a BA from Vanderbilt
and equity derivatives trader. Michael is an avid
ultra marathoner who runs 50 and 100 mile+ races. University. Joshua continues to be an ice hockey
goalie and has played for teams in the USA, Poland
and Norway
Disclaimer
This factsheet is provided for informational and discussion purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to provide
investment management services. Any solicitation, if made, will be made only pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement ("IMA"). In
the case of any inconsistency between the descriptions or terms in this document and the IMA, the IMA shall control. This document may not
be reproduced or distributed in any format without the express written approval of Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC. While all information prepared
in this document is believed to be accurate, Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC makes no express warranty as to its completeness or accuracy, nor can
it accept responsibility for errors in this document. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC disclaims any and all
liability in the event any information, commentary, analysis, opinions, advice and/or recommendations in this presentation prove to be
inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable, or result in any investment or other losses. The information contained herein does not purport to contain
all of the information that may be required to evaluate an investment. Ability to achieve investment objectives may be affected by a variety of
risks not discussed herein. A prospective investor understands the nature of the investment and can bear the economic risk of such
investment.ln considering any performance information contains herein, investors shall bear in mind that past or projected performance is
not necessarily indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that target returns will be met. The prior results of the principals is
representative of their direct investment responsibilities utilizing the investment strategy methodology represented herein, but within a larger
fund vehicle and may not reflect results of the vehide. The investment strategy is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Opportunities
for withdrawal of funds are restricted, so investors may not have access to capital when it is needed. The portfolio composition, which is under
the sole trading authority of Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC, may not be fully diversified and this lack of diversification may result in higher risk.
Leverage, that is borrowing on margin, will be employed in the portfolio, which can make investment performance volatile, requires investment
gains to be in excess of the cost of borrowing, and could result in losses to investors in excess of their principal. The investment strategy
involves the purchase and sale of options and other leveraged derivative instruments, which can result in losses in excess of the capital in an
investor's account.Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Massachusetts. Atorus is intended to be the
investment vehicle and Red Dot Trade Finance, LLC the Registered Investment Advisor.
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