FundTap Luxembourg Trend Fund invests at up to 200% Net Asset Value (i.e. 2x leverage) into the following strategies:

Our research shows that a focused approach comprising of lower correlated/lower volatility strategies produces better more consistent returns. The above portfolio represents our best recommendation at this time, but of course we constantly monitor these and other strategies that may meet our investment criteria.

February 2012. Dealing is monthly and new subscriptions need to be with the fund adminstrator 5 business days before the last business day of the month.

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We have been very prudent with the fund set-up and chosen a respected and highly regulated jurisdiction of Luxembourg in which to locate all parties.

FundTap Luxembourg Funds (the fund) is licensed as a SICAV SIF fund by the CSSF (Luxembourg regulator – see our licence here).

FundTap S.à r.l. as Fund Manager/General Partner to the fund has demonstrated to the CSSF (as required by article 42 (3) of the Law of 13 February 2007 on Specialised Investment Funds) that the directors are of sufficiently good repute and have sufficient experience in relation to the management of a SIF.

Both the Custodian - ING S.A. Luxembourg and the Fund Administrator - Apex Fund Services Ltd (Luxembourg) hold the appropriate licenses in Luxembourg.

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The benefits are hard to find in any other asset class:

• High diversification with little or no correlation to equities, bonds or property
• Ability to profit in rising or falling markets (including 2008)
• High liquidity and price transparency (since trend strategies take positions in the Futures Markets)
• Ability to lower risk & improve returns when part of a traditional portfolio
• No need to call the market or take a market view

Quite simply the capital growth potential is substantial and the combination of investment characteristics fairly unique:

• Managed strategy selection, allocation and risk monitoring
• Targets enhanced performance through leverage 2x NAV
• Access to proven lower correlated strategies with long term track records
• Increased diversification, opportunities for profit & spread of risk
• Security - we are a licensed Luxembourg SICAV SIF fund with a full listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange & access the strategy managers through managed accounts for your maximum protection
• Low minimum investment

There is monthly liquidity with T+15 dealing for redemptions. (ie if you instruct Apex at least 15 business days before the last business day of the current month using the redemption form then you would expect to have the proceeds in your bank account by the 12-15th of the following month.)

Importantly we have ensured the following four key points regarding liquidity:

i) No in specie transfers – see Prospectus Page 18 section 19.7. “The Fund shall not have the right to satisfy payment of the Redemption Price in specie by allocating to the shareholder investments from the portfolio of assets of the Fund equal to the value of the shares to be redeemed.”

ii) We can further confirm that we have excellent liquidity on all investments held by FundTap Lux Funds and have secured significant capacity for new subscriptions. Unlike some other types of funds, we do not need to wait to pair a redemption request with a new subscription to provide liquidity.

iii) It should also be noted that none of the strategies into which we invest have ever gated.

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We have ensured that the cost of running and setting up the funds are low. Management fees are just 1.25% plus 10% performance fees. (subject to High Watermark)

Yes. If you are under 18 yrs old, your guardian or parent would need to complete the Application Form on your behalf and he/she would need to be a Well Informed Investor.

The minimum investment for any share class is the currency equivalent of 20,000 USD.

If you investing directly into the fund (as opposed to purchasing through a custody account with your bank, broker, etc) and you are investing between 20,000 USD and 125,000 EUR (currency equivalents) then you need to obtain a letter of certification from your bank or financial intermediary as a Well Informed Investor (see page 7 of the Application Form)

If you are investing 125,000 EUR (currency equivalent) or more then you can self-certify your status as a Well Informed Investor by ticking the box in page 7 of the application form and if you wish spread your investment across two funds or invest solely into one fund.

We have tried to make investing as painless as possible and most investors who follow the application guidance notes will not require passport certification.

You need to complete the enquiry form and we will email you the prospectus. The Application form is available for download.

The fund has received approval from a number of Life offices. Simply instruct your life assurance company to buy the ISIN number quoted in the Prospectus & Factsheet.

You can invested directly by completing an Application Form and submitting to the fund administrator Apex or contact your bank as they may be able to purchase on your behalf through a custody account.

Yes the fund is listed for pricing and dealing on the Luxembourg Bourse. Contact your stockbroker for further information. In our experience you may need a broker or bank in Luxembourg to action the trade and there will be broker charges.

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Prices of the USD share class are published to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange around 3rd of each month.

The fund is open to all Well Informed Investors who are not US residents.

Shares are denominated in four currencies: USD; GBP; EUR & CHF. All non-USD classes are hedged to the USD.

Studies have shown that due to the highly diversified nature of trend strategies there is no maximum limit at which an allocation becomes unbeneficial when compared to a traditional portfolio.  Reality is you should never place all your eggs in one basket and if you need advice on allocating an amount then you should consult your Independent Financial Adviser.

Please see the latest factsheet for details on how an allocation to FundTap can potentially lower volatility and improve returns of a traditional portfolio.

Retail investor recognition is low for many of the successful Trend Funds since regulatory restrictions prevents them from public promotion and in many cases the manager sets high minimum investment levels (ie 10-25 M USD) in preference for institutional investors.

In addition since most of the popular strategies are highly correlated with one another, including them in FundTap would certainly boost investor recognition but would not add any investment value.

Simply complete the online form and you will receive by email weekly estimated performance and monthly final prices.