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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

    [email protected]

    LAURALOUISE DUFFY

    CEO

    New York, USA

    +1 212 570 7970 x 5601

    [email protected]

    JIM MOORE

    Director

    New York, USA

    +1 212 570 7970

    [email protected]

    MICHAEL LEITH SMITH

    Director

    Frankfurt, Germany

    +49 173 948 993

    [email protected]

    Key people

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    NICHOLAS YEAGER

    Chief Information Officer

    Head of Quantitative AnalysisNew York, USA

    +1 212 570 7970 x 5599

    [email protected]

    HEINI BERETTA

    Portfolio Research Analyst

    London, UK

    +44 (0) 7798 855 858

    [email protected]

    LORRAINE KIMMEY

    Financial Comptroller

    New York, USA

    +1 212 570 7970 x 5602

    [email protected]

    APRIL LERNERResearch Analyst

    New York, USA

    +1 212 570 7970 x 5598

    [email protected]

    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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