DB Base Metals Double Short Mutual Fund (BOMMF)

Overview

This fund is tailored for investors interested in the industrial metals sector, catering specifically to those looking to capitalize on potential declines in metal prices. It employs a strategic approach by engaging in futures contracts on several highly traded and essential base metals including aluminum, zinc, and copper. By basing its operations on a structured rules-based index, the fund aims to provide a transparent and focused investment avenue for individuals and institutions alike. Such an investment vehicle allows for speculation or hedging against the performance of these metals, offering a unique position within the commodities market.

Products and Services

• Short View on Industrial Metals

  This product is designed for investors seeking to profit from or hedge against declines in the industrial metals market. It offers an inversely correlated investment opportunity relative to the performance of metals such as aluminum, zinc, and copper. By taking a short position, investors can potentially benefit from downward movements in these base metals' prices.

• Futures Contracts on Base Metals

  The fund engages in futures contracts for a selection of major base metals, providing a focused and liquid means of accessing the metals market. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity at a predefined price at a specific time in the future, allowing investors to speculate on or hedge against future price movements of these metals. The chosen metals, aluminum, zinc, and copper, are among the most widely used and liquid in the sector, making them ideal candidates for futures contracts.

• Rules-Based Index

  The foundation of the fund's strategy is a meticulously crafted rules-based index. This index governs the selection and weighting of the futures contracts on aluminum, zinc, and copper. It provides a structured approach to investment in the industrial metals sector, ensuring that the fund's operations are transparent, consistent, and aligned with its investment objectives. By adhering to a predefined set of rules, the index aims to offer a measure of predictability and stability in an otherwise volatile market.