mt rushmore securities, llc - Hedge Fund Consistency Index

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mt rushmore securities, llc - Hedge Fund Consistency Index
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
Presents
THE ALTERNATIVE FUND PLATFORM
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Dear Investor and Advisor,
Our objective is to provide you with:
ACCESS: Leading Alternative Managers at Low Minimums.
PEACE OF MIND: Enhanced Liquidity, Intraday Transparency,
Third Party Valuations.
EASY ONLINE: Allocations, Distributions, & Tracking.
Toward this end we target investments funds backed by formidable due
diligence and exhaustive background checks, real time monitoring, and best
custodial and administrative practices.
In particular we target alternative managed futures
and alternative equity based funds and platforms which provide:
Access:
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To investable liquid, managers a low minimums that would otherwise require direct investments as of much as 1m to 20+m and that represent a significant percentage of the industry’s assets.
To managed investments non-correlated to traditional equity investments.
Mitigation of Fraud:
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No trader has access to client investment funds.
Traders are monitored on a 24-hour basis.
Estimated valuations are provided on a continuous basis throughout the day
and official Net Asset Values are provided by a third party.
Every manager’s background is investigated and periodically reviewed by experts.
High Liquidity:
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Monthly and many cases twice-monthly subscriptions and redemptions.
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n addition we offer an ancillary fund, Hedge Gateway, that facilitates even greater diversification with
less money. Be on the alert for a new monthly Fund Profile & Recovery Report.
In the pages to follow we review, “Why Managed Futures” and “Why an Alternative Investment Platform”.
It reviews the merits and selection criteria for this non-correlated asset class.
Yours for successful investing,
Gary Spitz
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Why Managed Futures?
Why Managed Futures
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Non-Correlation: Managed Futures has fulfilled a key objective of Modern Portfolio Theory: It is a proven, efficient Non Correlated Asset Class which, when added to a traditional portfolio has been shown to improve diversification, return, and
volatility characteristics.
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Performance: Managed Futures outperformed traditional portfolios over the last 20 years and during every major down (and crisis) market. •
Liquidity: Avoids the illiquidity of many hedge fund strategies and policies.
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Regulation: Regulated (unlike Hedge Funds) by CFTC and the NFA.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves risk
of loss and is not suitable for everyone.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
30 Year Comparison
Managed Futures Outperformed Stocks by at least 178%
Consider an initial investment of $10,000 invested in 1980. If placed in a US stock fund
mirroring the S&P 500, the investment would have been worth approximately $288,000 as
of early 2008. The same amount allocated to a basket of international equities reflecting the
Morgan Stanley Capital International Index of world stock would have grown to $120,000.
But the same investment in managed futures, based on the Center for International
Securities and Derivatives Markets weighting, would now be worth more than $513,000.
There are multiple year periods when managed futures were down to flat (1988-1990,
2000-2001, 2004-2006). In 1994-2001 stocks advanced significantly faster than managed
futures. During these periods a stock investor would have fared better than one invested
wholly is managed futures. The programs selected by individual investors could have resulted
in a loss over the same time period. Investment in futures and/or options involves substantial
risk.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Indices of managed futures products are not
indicative of the performance of any individual account.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
23 Year Record of Managed Futures VS. Traditional Portfolio
During Stock Market Declines
Opportunity to Profit in a Variety of Economic Environments.
Managed futures lack of long term correlation to other asset classes is well accepted. History
shows us that managed futures are historically a better place to be during bear markets.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Indices of managed futures products are not
indicative of the performance of any individual account
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
20 YEAR COMPARISON OF MANAGED FUTURES
PERFORMANCE TO THE S&P 500
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Indices of managed futures products are not
indicative of the performance of any individual account.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Why an Alternative Platform?
“ACCESS TO MANAGERS AND ANALYTICS”
Why an Alternative Platform and what to look for.
Access to:
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Leading Alternative Managers
Reduced minimums to access funds that otherwise would require as
as much as $20m to $100m for a direct managed account investment.
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Software and Manager Database
Manager screening functions, consolidated subscription and redemptions,
asset allocation, research and account monitoring.
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In-house Research, quantitative screening, qualitative reviews, recorded
manager calls and video presentations.
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Optional Leverage through Notional Funding:
with no borrowing costs and limited risk.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Indices of managed futures products are not
indicative of the performance of any individual account.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Why an Alternative Platform?
“Oversight & Control”
Oversight
1.Due Diligence: Each manager is visited, thoroughly reviewed, evaluated
and monitored by qualified research expert.
2.Background Checks: Thorough Investigation and background, check and
annual reviews by qualified experts.
3.Each trader is monitored 24/7
brokerage and custodial accounts with US-regulated financial institutions.
4.Third Party Oversight.
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Three-way trade reconciliation by Administrator , Prime brokers and Platform Fund Sponsor
Annual Audits Custodial oversight by industry leading clearing firms and bank. Control
1.Tracking Software: Investors and advisors / portfolio have software to
monitor investments.
2.No trader has access to client funds. All funds are held in segregated
3.Liquidity & Limited Risk: Combines Liquidity of a Managed Account with Limited risk of a fund (and without collateral risk between managers).
4.Transparency to general market positions for individual traders and
collective portfolio.
5.Continuous Intra-day valuations.
6.Bi Weekly liquidity with 2 days notice for
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Redemptions
Switching between managers without transitional down time
Changing allocations or leverage.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Why an Alternative Platform?
“Efficiency & Value”
Efficiency
1.Data & Account Values Management: Portfolio and Account data can be imported and exported efficiently to Advisor Software.
2.Integrated Platform: offers due diligence, background checks, risk management and real-time technology.
3.Simplified Account Management: of many funds into one platform. Reduces paperwork.
Value
1.Competitive Fees.
2.Able to negotiate rates with third party brokers, passed through
without mark-up.
3.Independent managed account platform for hedge funds and
managed futures.
See: “MANAGED ACCOUNT PLATFORMS COMBINE THE BEST OF”
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves
risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
Why Mt Rushmore Securities LLC?
Why Mt Rushmore Securities LLC: Mt Rushmore has relationships with the AlphaMetrix
platform as well as other funds to support service and enhance your investing experience :
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BEST ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT CHOICES.
Mt Rushmore can help you select the best alternative investments and create portfolios ideas for your clients.Mt Rushmore has a
combined total of 50+ years of experience in alternativeinvestments. Since 1999, our online, Consistency Index databases have rank 6000+ alternative managers based on the profit consistency.
(www.ConsistencyRankings.com)
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MARKETING MATERIALS FOR YOUR CLIENTS.
We will “white label” presentation materials for alternative products under your banner. Tell us what you need and we do the rest.
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ONGOING EVALUATION OF RESULTS.
Mt Rushmore will help you evaluate results provide insightful monthly
reports
»» Monthly Profile & Recovery Report on each manager provides valuable
data relating to starting, adding, and selling that is fundamental to
any investment
»» Quarterly review and ideas for rebalancing portfolio.
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ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION.
Your account executive will facilitate paperwork, account changes and interaction with the fund’s services and research.
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THE HEDGE GATEWAY PLATFORM.
An optional online fund platform enables diversification within AlphaMetrix’s platform as well as other funds with less money and no additional fees. Offers manager reviews, asset allocation, online investing, and online statements. Hedge Gateway complements the AlphaMetrix platform.
Offered by Mt Rushmore Management LLC.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves risk of
loss and is not suitable for everyone.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. Co n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
About Firm
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
About Mt Rushmore
The firm, Mt Rushmore Securities LLC is a broker dealer based in Fairfield Iowa. The firm has
published Consistency Index Newsletters covering over 5000 alternative investments since 1999.
Mt Rushmore is a boutique firm dedicated to helping investors target consistent returns through
the careful addition of alternative investments to their portfolio. The firm’s main focus are
managed futures managers and hedge funds.
Key Members
Gary Spitz, President
Gary created the Consistency Index initially in 1991. The original publication was The CTA
Consistency Index, published continuously since 1991, printed or online. Since 1999, Gary
spearheaded the continuous publication of the Hedge Fund Consistency Index Newsletter which
ranks and profiles 5000 Hedge Funds according to consistency on a risk-adjusted basis. Gary is
president of Mt Rushmore Management, the Managing Member of the Hedge Gateway Funds,
an alternative investment fund platform. The platform enables investors to customize their own
portfolio via access to managers at lower minimums. It offers online asset allocation tools and
account tracking data.
Milton Klein, Vice President
Milton has over 30 years investment experience in alternative investments as well as managing
a real estate management company, Mattco Equities, Inc. His primary responsibilities are
investment research and investor relations with Investment Advisor Firms. Mr. Klein was a CPA
and attorney in NYS. He has qualified for Series 3, 22 and 63. He graduated with honors from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Economics. Mr. Klein also
graduated from the NYU Law School. He was admitted to the NYS Bar in 1966.
David Lonsdorf, Vice President
David’s primary responsibilities are administration, compliance and marketing review. David has
5 years experience in alternative investments. Prior to joining Mt Rushmore, he held executive
administrative positions experience in the in the preventive health industry. Mr. Lonsdorf has a
BS in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters in Education from MIU He holds
a 7, 63, 22, and 65 securities license.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
MANAGED ACCOUNT PLATFORMS COMBINE THE BEST OF:
MANAGED ACCOUNTS --> LIQUIDITY & TRANSPARENCY
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS --> LIMITED RISK
FEATURES
LIMITED
PARTNERSHIPS
MANAGED
ACCOUNT
PLATFORMS
High Transparency
YES NO
YES
High Liquidity
YES NO
YES
Intra Day Valuations
YES NO
YES
Possibly NO
YES
YES NO
YES
NO NO
YES
YES NO
YES
24/7 Oversight
Easy to switch between investments
Consolidated Paperwork
Trader not in control of Funds
Limited Liability
NO YES
YES
No Collateral Liability between Managers
NO YES
YES
Notes
Managed Account Platforms
Are funds of segregated managed accounts.
High Transparency
Limited partnerships and LLCs generally do not
provide transparency.
High Liquidity
Limited partnerships and LLCs are frequently
subject to 30 to 90 day advance notice,
quarterly redemption, lock ups, and or gates.
Intra Day Valuations
Limited partnerships and LLCs are frequently
subject to 30 to 90 day valuations.
24/7 Oversight
Managed Account Platforms may provide this
service.
MANAGED
ACCOUNTS
Easy to switch between investments
Managed Accounts and Managed Account
Platform may enable investor to switch
investments without down time.
Consolidated Paperwork
Managed Account Platform may only require
one subscription / redemption form for all
investments.
Trader not in control of Funds
Managed Account Platform and Managed
Accounts generally give manager power of
attorney to trade but not control of funds.
Limited Liability
Managed Futures accounts have unlimited
liability.
No Collateral Liability between Managers
Managed Account Platforms do not have risk
between series.
The definitions above are intended as general definitions, usage and descriptions.
Please refer to a fund’s offering memorandum for a complete definition of terms and description of risks.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. Co n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
NEXT STEPS
Working with Mt Rushmore Securities LLC:
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Platform Demonstration: Experience how to select and monitor best managers.
Select Best Portfolios for Investor
Visit Website: Learn firsthand how platform structure protects the investor.
Visit Executive Offices of Platform Manager
Contact Information:
Don Claus
[email protected]
312-555-1212
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves risk of loss
and is not suitiable for everyone.
MT RUSHMORE SECURITIES, LLC
ww w. C o n s i s te n c y R a nki ng s. com
Main Ofc. Tel 641-472-7373 Ext 112, 1703 Padmavani Ln Ste A, Fairfield, IA 52556
Chicago Ofc: Tel. 312-334-3166 221 W. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600, Chicago, Il, 60605
DISCLAIMER
THESE MATERIALS ARE NOT AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY
SECURITY. THE INTERESTS IN THE FUND CAN ONLY BE OFFERED BY THE FUND’S CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE
PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHER INFORMATION
CONCERNING THE FUND SHOULD REQUEST THE CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM FROM A
MANAGING MEMBER, AS WELL AS CONSULT WITH THEIR FINANCIAL AND TAX ADVISERS CONCERNING THE
IMPLICATIONS TO SUCH INVESTORS OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND.
NO ONE SHOULD INVEST IN THE FUND MORE THAN THEY CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. INVESTORS MAY
LOSE ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THEIR INVESTMENT IN THE FUND. INVESTORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW
THE CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM, INCLUDING THE “RISK FACTORS,” “BROKERAGE
ARRANGEMENTS” AND “CONFLICTS OF INTEREST” SECTIONS THEREOF BEFORE DETERMINING WHETHER TO
INVEST IN THE FUND.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures trading involves risk of loss
and is not suitiable for everyone.