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doublet83
 

Registered: Feb 2011
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04-25-12 11:20 PM


Quote from macintash:

You got it wrong. Sharpe might not be very imprtont measure at all, peak to valley based on "daily" returns is very important. Based on your monthly peak to valley I would GUESS that your daily peak to valley is 20-25% which is good but might be an issue for OPM.



You mean a daily swing of 20 to 25% of my account value? How is this good?

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operator
 

Registered: Mar 2008
Posts: 494

 

04-25-12 11:30 PM


Quote from rmorse:

Then when the time is right, introduce you to high net worth individuals and Fund of Funds.



What is your definition of "when the time is right"? Also how successful are your introductions?

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doublet83
 

Registered: Feb 2011
Posts: 231

 

04-25-12 11:38 PM


Quote from Rodney King:

OP should read thu "Far Hill Group’s Approach to Third-Party Marketing," an interview in the current Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief. Addresses his questions from the vantage of an experienced, successful fundraiser.



I was not aware of this publication but I am very interested after reading some sample articles. But at 1k a year, I'll have to add it to the list of things to get if I make it big. Would this article and other articles from this publication be available on the Bloomberg terminal?

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doublet83
 

Registered: Feb 2011
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04-25-12 11:52 PM

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Quote from macintash:

You got it wrong. Sharpe might not be very imprtont measure at all, peak to valley based on "daily" returns is very important. Based on your monthly peak to valley I would GUESS that your daily peak to valley is 20-25% which is good but might be an issue for OPM.
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On second thought I can only assume you mean peak to trough draw down of 20 to 25% based on daily returns. I don't know how you would deduce this based on my worst monthly DD of 5%. I imagine that in your heart you wish for me to be hiding something, to have only achieved my results through taking on substantial risks. Only through this bias can you conclude illogically as I've presented no information to suggest such a large peak to trough draw down. In fact, my peak to trough draw down is in the order of magnitute of 8 to 10% during this period.

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Lights
 

Registered: Sep 2003
Posts: 1147

 

04-26-12 12:36 AM


Quote from doublet83:

Thanks for the replies. Based on some credible comments and messages I've received, I am incrementally less hopeful of being able to raise any institutional money in the near term.

I suppose I may get lucky and find some one to invest a few mil with me despite the fact that I lack any organizational infrastructure, because my returns are very good, and because they happen to find me trustworthy. However, I am increasingly lead to believe that this scenario requires a bit of luck on my part. If any more people with some experience raising capital can add additional insight, it would be greatly appreciated.



Also, unless you have in-house or do it yourself, a capital intro marketer could raise money for you, but he takes up to 5% of the amount in a one time charge to you. The business is full of rabid individuals and you're just a tool unless you get to the big time.

I have a suggestion for you. Start a blog or website commenting on trades you take. Post trades and monthly/quarterly/yearly returns. Utilize social media like Twitter. You will surely get a following then, and you may be surprised to find someone willing to invest in you.

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Rodney King
 

Registered: Apr 2006
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04-26-12 12:55 AM


Quote from doublet83:

this article and other articles from this publication be available on the Bloomberg terminal?



BRIE |Go| 4 |Go| 10 |Go|, pg 14, is the article, and back issues are archived and available. Also you might read the QIM chapter in the new Schwager book; it's the closest parallel to your hoped-for outcome.

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