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| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Daniel Russell Naviter Wealth LLC | 14,895 | $148,503.15 | $187,379.1 | $38,875.95 | 26.18% |
| MA Marie-Andree Alain Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec | 350 | $4,851 | $4,396 | -$455 | -9.38% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund is designed for investors looking to diversify their portfolio through exposure to the freight futures market, specifically focusing on the maritime shipping sector. By substantially investing all of its assets into Freight Futures that make up the Benchmark Portfolio, the fund aims at achieving its investment objective. This includes leveraging futures contracts related to the shipping of bulk commodities by Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax vessels. These futures contracts are indicative of the expected future price movement of freight rates, offering investors a unique opportunity to invest in the global trade and shipping industry dynamics without direct exposure to physical goods.
This service provides investors with an opportunity to invest in the freight futures market. The fund invests primarily in Freight Futures including Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax categories. These categories represent different sizes of bulk carriers, each with unique market demands and characteristics. Capesize vessels, often the largest in the dry bulk category, focus on transporting more than 100,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) of goods and are typically used for materials like coal and iron ore. Panamax ships, with a DWT range typically between 60,000 to 80,000, are optimally sized to pass through the Panama Canal, making them versatile for numerous trade routes. Supramax vessels, slightly smaller than Panamax, specialize in a variety of cargoes. By investing in a mix of futures for these vessel types, the fund seeks to capture different aspects of the maritime shipping market's potential returns and risks.
The core of the fund's investment strategy is the Benchmark Portfolio, composed of a carefully selected combination of Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax Freight Futures. This diversified approach is aimed at mitigating risk while capturing the growth potential within the freight market. The Benchmark Portfolio is regularly reviewed and adjusted to reflect current market conditions and trends, ensuring that the investment remains aligned with the fund's strategic objectives. By focusing on the futures of freight rates, the fund offers investors a hedge against inflation and a share in the global economic growth, as these rates often increase when demand for shipping and commodities rises.