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Our thematic investment universe 3
Contents
Earth Wind & Fire Fund 4
AquaTerra Fund 6
Why invest in multi-manager funds? 7
Why invest in energy and natural resources? 8
Key people 9
Risk management 11
Investment strategy Q & A 12
Due diligence process 14
Additional information 16
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We are at the forefront of a worldwide dynamic change.The Energy Revolution will make a lasting difference forgenerations to come and will bring economicopportunities that are far greater and more far reachingthan anything that we have ever seen in the past.
Lauralouise Duffy, CEO
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CleanEnergy
Solar
Wind
Hydro
Building & GridEfficiency
Waste toEnergy
Geothermal
Biofuels
Energy
Oil
Coal
Gas
IntegratedUtilities
RefiningServices
Exploration &
Production
NaturalResources
Mining &Exploration
Precious &Rare Earth
Metals
Timber &Paper
EnergyCommodities
Agriculture
Commodities
Water
Infrastructure
WaterTreatment
Water Supply
Water Utilities
Waste toEnergy
Waste
Management
Agriculture
WheatSoybean
Corn,CottonSugar
Biofuel &Edible Oil
Agribusiness
Agri Science
Land &Farming
Fertilizer
Forestry
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Our thematic investment universe
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The EARTH WIND & FIRE Fund is an actively managed, global macro, multi-strategy, multi-manager investment fund focusing on the future of energythrough 8 segregated portfolios: clean energy, water, agriculture, energy,
natural resources, carbon, systematic trading and hedging.
Our broad spectrum approach to investing across the entire energy grid allowsus to diversify our strategy by geography, sector, asset class and themes. Thefund aims to provide our investors with an opportunity to participate in themega macro opportunities around the globe across the entire energy and
scarce resources spectrum while significantly reducing the extreme volatilitynormally associated with these markets.
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We must protect and respect our planet. We have entered into a newera of social and environmental awareness, one that will support thesustainability of our energy, water and critical resources and preservethem for generations to come.
Lauralouise Duffy, CEO5
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Investing in the future of our planet and the most compelling fundamental mega macro trends
facing our world. This prudently managed multi manager fund harnesses the collective expertiseand resources of some of the world's premier niche managers focused on the growing
agriculture, water and scarce natural resources sectors.
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Tactical asset allocation to global niche experts in their field
Invest in emerging managers that outperform behemothinstitutions
Macro sector rotation: overweight positive themes,underweight unfavorable sectors
Deep due diligence: Qualitative, Quantitative, Forensic &Operational
Only work with top-tier counterparties & service providers
Respected Administrator & Custodian mitigate any disasteror fraud risk
Investment pool diversified by asset type, strategy, sectorand geography
Strategy aims to reduce risk and downside volatility
Capture alpha through portfolio and strategy diversity Low correlations between portfolios drastically reduces
drawdowns
Low correlations to most hedge fund, equity & commodityindices
Since January 2007 portfolio achieved 79% positive months
Easy to invest and track performance of one product thatgives access to a diverse group of niche boutique specialist
managers around the world Provides access to funds that are closed or have investment
minimums in the millions
Why invest in multi-manager funds?
Ease OfAccess
Alpha
Generation
ReducedRisk
ReducedVolatility
ReducedDrawdown
ReturnConsistency
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Over the next 20 years
1.4 billion projected increase in
population
100% projected increase in real income
Disproportionately increasing demand
for energy, water, natural resources
Relatively inelastic supply
Forces up prices, increases investment,
provides opportunities
Weather & climateanomalies
Population growth of79 million people/year
Rapid industrialization &urbanization of emerging
markets
China, India & developingworld natural resource
consumption
Peak Oil vs. Peak Cheap Oil
Population and income growth the two most powerful forces behindrising global demand for energy, water and natural resources.
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Why invest in energy and natural resources?
Global shift towards lower
carbon energy & CO2 use
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ANRIC BLATT
Chairman
Group Chairman since establishment in 2005
Principal activities: strategy allocation, portfoliomanagement, manager research, due diligence,
new product development & structuring
Experienced specialist investor in energy, hedge
funds, systematic trading and commodities
Successfully built a number of multi-manager
fund management companies over past 15 years
LAURALOUISE DUFFY
CEO
Diverse 20 year career in finance and hedge funds
Experience across multitude of asset classes, both
emerging & developed markets
Extensive background in risk management,
manager due diligence, legal, compliance,
product structuring and development, and hedge
fund operational management
JIM MOORE
Director
Distinguished career in finance spanning almost
40 years
Holds one of Wall Streets longest multi-manager
track records
Early pioneer of both discretionary andsystematic commodity trading
Extensive risk and return management skills
Special forces veteran
MICHAEL LEITH SMITH
Director
Over 40 years experience in the international
financial and business community
Extensive directorship experience
Versatile and far-reaching skill set
Wide-reaching global network
ANRIC BLATT
Chairman
New York, USA
+1 212 570 7970 x 5603
LAURALOUISE DUFFY
CEO
New York, USA
+1 212 570 7970 x 5601
JIM MOORE
Director
New York, USA
+1 212 570 7970
MICHAEL LEITH SMITH
Director
Frankfurt, Germany
+49 173 948 993
Key people
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NICHOLAS YEAGER
Chief Information Officer
Head of Quantitative AnalysisNew York, USA
+1 212 570 7970 x 5599
HEINI BERETTA
Portfolio Research Analyst
London, UK
+44 (0) 7798 855 858
LORRAINE KIMMEY
Financial Comptroller
New York, USA
+1 212 570 7970 x 5602
APRIL LERNERResearch Analyst
New York, USA
+1 212 570 7970 x 5598
NICHOLAS YEAGER
Chief Information Officer
Head of Quantitative Analysis
Dynamic 13 year career at the cross section of
technology and finance
Experience in quantitative portfolio optimization
and risk management
In depth knowledge of computerized trading
systems, execution platforms,
Specialist in secure IT infrastructure &
communications, disaster recovery and data
retention
HEINI BERETTAPortfolio Research Analyst
Sources new European based investment
opportunities
Conducts manager due diligence
Worked for over a decade with alternative
investments and complex derivatives at GAM,
Crdit Agricole & Lazard
Certifications include: Securities and Financial
Derivatives Representative, Investment
Management Certificate Member of CFA UK
LORRAINE KIMMEY
Financial Comptroller
Over 30 years of experience in the banking and
finance industry
Responsible for the auditing of trading and
settlements
Day to day financial oversight of Global FundExchange companies worldwide
APRIL LERNER
Research Analyst
Joined team in 2008 to specialize in global
energy and resources sectors
Holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Amherst
College
Research background in energy, environmental
economics, renewable energy
Honors thesis recognized by the Doshisha
University, Kyoto, Japan
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Allocation never exceeds 10% of underlying managers AUM
Only invest in funds with a diverse investor concentration
Avoid funds that lack reasonable liquidity All assets are held in custody of independent custodian and externally administered
Investment team follows strict order execution process electronic draft entered,
approved by firm principals, final execution by independent custodian
Risk Management Guidelines
Macro strategy implemented through top-down strategic approach
Asset class, geography, sector, strategy diversification without dilution
Rigorous profit taking avoid compressed risk by sector outperformance Deep qualitative, quantitative and forensic study of underlying portfolios and
advisors
Asset Allocation
Liquidity is always considered before making an investment
Liquidity of our portfolios is calculated monthly to ensure we can deliver
Liquidity transparency is made available to our investors
No leverage applied at fund of funds level.
Liquidity
All portfolios subject to grueling stress tests
Monthly portfolio optimization and advanced algorithms used to compare invested
vs. on-deck vs. watch list assets Proprietary database of hedge funds, market indices and ETFs updated monthly
Data used to test various portfolio scenarios and investment weightings
Monthly Risk and Rank report review of invested funds and >100 watch list funds,all of which we have relationships with and are potential investments
Weekly estimates of all invested funds to better monitor short term correlations,estimate to final performance variance and force weekly contact with all managers
Quantitative Analysis
Both scheduled and surprise on-site visits required prior to investment
Investment team and operational staff are interviewed several times
Qualitative team analyzes each potential fund, produces a detailed report and
assigns investment grade
Complete background check on all key people conducted using premier security
forensic research consulting firm
Full audit and verification of all fund counterparties in order to virtually eliminate
counterparty risk
Qualitative Analysis
Risk management
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Investment Strategy Q&A
Global policy changes, stimulus spending, subsidy programs, legislation emissions andfuel restrictions are being implemented in developed and developing countries alike,
opening new opportunities for both emerging energy and cleaner forms of traditionalenergy. Cash-flow rich integrated energy companies, sovereign wealth funds, pensionfunds, utilities and technology companies worldwide are spending vast amounts of
money in the energy, commodity and natural resources sectors right now.
What is driving new opportunity in this space?
Every person needs the vital resources of energy, water and food. The stress on theseassets due to population growth, industrialization and finite / declining resources has
created a MUST outcome for the planet. At the same time, every developed country inthe world is focused on how to provide energy and food security for its people. Everymajor corporation in the world is focused on the business opportunity and how to be a
part of it. We recognize that these sectors represent the mega macro trends for the next
decades and beyond.
What first drew you to this strategy?
Our investment direction is primarily driven by our extensive macro research. We focuson large, long term profit opportunities brought about by increasing demand for energy
and commodities, fuelled by increasing population and accelerated industrialization ofemerging economies. We track and capitalize on investment themes brought about by
global policy shifts, legislation and stimulus. We closely monitor the flow of capital intothese sectors.
How do you identify opportunities?
Our portfolios are weighted accordingly across our three primary sectors:
Equity sensitive strategies (predominantly long-biased):
clean energy, water, agriculture
Commodity sensitive strategies (demand and policy sensitive):energy, natural resources and carbon & emissions
Alpha/Trend sensitive strategies (showing negative bear market correlation to
equity sensitive strategies):systematic traders, uncorrelated hedges, cash and equivalents.
Describe your typical allocation strategy.
We allocate capital to sectors that show the most potential, while taking profits orreducing allocations to sectors that have already experienced significant outperformance.
The size of an allocation is impacted by the underlying managers ability to deploy capital
profitably, manage risk and downside volatility. If our research indicates uncertaintimes ahead for a particular sector, we proactively limit our exposure, and redistribute
capital to sectors that show more promise. Sector allocations and weightings are alsolimited by our risk management policies. Positions are sized according to expected and
realized volatility.
How do you determine sector weights and allocation sizes?
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The World Water Council warns that humans are extracting fresh water atrates up 100x the natural replenishment rate. Water and energy areinextricably linked and so are the investment opportunities associated withtheir scarcity.
Anric Blatt, Chairman
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Complete legal document review Verification of service providers Worst case scenario liquidity analysis Investigation of side pockets, side letters
Is this a sensibly conducted business? Compensation structure Focus on references Threading key people
PEOPLEThe Organization
Ownership Structure
Philosophy
Reputation
Key Man
PROCESSInvestment Strategy
Risk Management
Decision making
Operations
PERFORMANCETrack record
Financial StatementsIndependent verification
Regulatory reports
PORTFOLIOUseful Transparency
Value add to subportfolio
Correlation
Risk & Return analysis
PROSPECTUS
Fund Structure
Terms & Conditions
Liquidity
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Due diligence process
Do not take managers word, verify Analysis against peers Truly understand portfolio and be able to
value it independently Weekly estimates
Identification of core expertise Investment decision rules Do they stick to the rules? Independent risk management? Robust process?
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Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents.It was loaned to you by your children.
Kenyan Proverb
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Corporate Headquarters Global Fund Exchange
20 Audrey AvenueOyster Bay, NY 11771
United States of America
+1 212 570 7970www.globalfundexchange.com
Investment manager Global Fund Exchange Ltd.20 Genesis Close, P.O. Box 1344
Grand Cayman, KY1-1108
Cayman Islands
Administrator Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services
Custodian Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Ltd.
Auditor EisnerAmper LLPLegal Advisors Walkers LLP - Cayman Tannenbaum USA
Manager & Service Provider Details
www.dmsmanagement.ky www.thsh.com
www.walkersglobal.com
www.db.com www.eisneramper.com
Contact Information
Manager email [email protected]
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Additional Information
Service Provider
Deutsche Bank
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