AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL)
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AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 58 | $1,208.72 | $675.99 | -$532.73 | -44.07% |
| JE Jean Elzayek Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialist LLC | 340 | $6,936 | $3,955.9 | -$2,980.1 | -42.97% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 3,273 | $36,690.33 | $37,852.24 | $1,161.91 | 3.17% |
 Kevin Zemann WealthPlan Investment Management LLC | 255,488 | $3.6M | $2.99M | -$610,947.7 | -16.96% |
 Daniel Guy Ethos Financial Group LLC | 26,551 | $517,073.77 | $311,044.96 | -$206,028.81 | -39.85% |
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AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund Profile
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Overview
The fund described focuses on a specific investment strategy that leverages the volatility and return differentials between low beta and high beta equities within the U.S. market. By taking long positions in low beta equities, which are typically less volatile and offer steadier returns, and balancing these with short positions in high beta equities, known for their higher volatility and potential for significant returns or losses, the fund aims to construct a balanced, dollar-neutral portfolio. This approach seeks to mitigate risk while capitalizing on the inherent volatility within the U.S equity markets. The fund aligns its investments with the constituent securities of the Dow Jones U.S. Thematic Market Neutral Low Beta Index and maintains a dollar-neutral stance by matching the weight of its long and short positions to those found within the index. The eligible universe for this index encompasses the top 1,000 securities by market capitalization and includes Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), ensuring a broad and diversified exposure to major U.S. equities.
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- Long Positions in Low Beta U.S. Equities
The fund takes long positions in U.S. equities characterized by a low beta, indicating that these securities exhibit lower volatility compared to the broader market. Investments in low beta equities aim to provide stable returns, making them an essential component of the fund's strategy to mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
- Short Positions in High Beta U.S. Equities
Conversely, the fund engages in short selling of high beta U.S. equities. These securities are known for their high volatility and are speculated to decline in value, enabling the fund to profit from selling high and potentially buying back at a lower price. Shorting high beta equities serves as a counterbalance within the portfolio, introducing a method to capitalize on market downturns.
- Dollar Neutral Portfolio Construction
Through a carefully balanced approach, the fund constructs a dollar neutral portfolio. This is achieved by equalizing the total value of long positions with that of short positions within the portfolio, thereby aiming to neutralize the fund's exposure to market movements. This strategy seeks to provide a hedge against market volatility, leveraging the differential performance between low and high beta equities.
- Investment in the Dow Jones U.S. Thematic Market Neutral Low Beta Index Constituents
The fund primarily invests in the securities that constitute the Dow Jones U.S. Thematic Market Neutral Low Beta Index, maintaining a weight distribution similar to that of the index. This strategy ensures that the fund's portfolio mirrors the structured and risk-adjusted composition of the index, which is designed to capitalize on the low beta thematic within the U.S. equity market.
- Inclusion of Top 1,000 Eligible Securities by Market Capitalization
The investment universe from which the fund selects its equities includes the top 1,000 eligible securities by market capitalization, encompassing a wide range of companies and REITs. This broad selection criteria allow for a diversified investment approach, reducing the impact of individual security volatility on the fund's overall performance.
