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Year-to-Date 1.74%
Jan -1.74%
Min. Investment $ 100k Inception Mar 2008 Assets $ 1.0M
Mgmt Fee 2.00% Sharpe (RFR=1%) 0.78 Worst DD -35.51
Perf Fee 20.00% CAROR 30.38% S&P Correlation -0.31
Stratford Capital Management, Inc. : Equity Index Program

Performance

YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYTDDD
2012-1.74-1.74-1.74
2011-5.93-2.51-22.59-3.1217.626.2518.9759.558.27-3.831.00-2.4267.42-31.22
20106.03-5.9711.777.1326.915.525.68-3.781.081.03-6.612.1858.42-8.23
2009-1.486.108.20-7.006.01-6.4911.280.75-17.87-7.83-1.23-1.38-13.80-26.26
2008-3.500.811.01-8.178.66-3.59-0.2519.8411.010.2925.81-9.76
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FOREX") IS SUBSTANTIAL.

Strategy Description

Summary

At Stratford Capital Management we focus on winning. The firm was founded in 1995 with the sole purpose of providing superior, risk-adjusted returns for our investors. At Stratford we understand that it takes dedication, knowledge and experience, as well as a keen understanding of loss and risk management to create a consistent winning investment strategy.

Investment Strategy

Our focus is on U.S. equities. We use exchange-traded futures in some of the world’s most liquid markets: the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our 25 years of trading experience, coupled with a deep understanding of these markets, allows us to take advantage of opportunities others might miss. Stratford has a short-term discretionary trading strategy. This allows us to readily adapt to changing market conditions. The market tells us how and when to trade and we have the flexibility to move as needed.

Risk Management

Kevin J. Benoit launched the Equity Index Program in 2008 and is the principal trader. His 25 years of trading experience puts Stratford a step ahead of the competition. His background includes heading an arbitrage group at Prudential Securities, acting as the Chief Investment Officer for CNE Group, and guest lecturing at Seton Hall and Rutgers Universities.

Risk Disclosures

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE ("FOREX") IS SUBSTANTIAL.

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. THE HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE THAT IS OFTEN OBTAINABLE IN COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, AND FOREX TRADING CAN WORK AGAINST YOU AS WELL AS FOR YOU. THE USE OF LEVERAGE CAN LEAD TO LARGE LOSSES AS WELL AS GAINS. IN SOME CASES, MANAGED COMMODITY ACCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CHARGES FOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY FEES. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THESE CHARGES TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL TRADING PROFITS TO AVOID DEPLETION OR EXHAUSTION OF THEIR ASSETS. THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS AND EACH FEE TO BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT BY THE COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR ("CTA"). THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") REQUIRE THAT PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS OF A CTA RECEIVE A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE THEY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE CTA WILL DIRECT OR GUIDE THE CLIENT'S COMMODITY INTEREST TRADING AND THAT FEES AND CERTAIN RISK FACTORS BE HIGHLIGHTED. IASG WILL PROVIDE YOU A COPY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT AT NO COST. YOU SHOULD REVIEW THE CTA'S DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT AND STUDY IT CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. THE CFTC HAS NOT PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE TRADING PROGRAMS DESCRIBED ON THIS WEBSITE NOR ON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CTA'S DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE HAS BEEN PREPARED BY IASG FROM SOURCES DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT IASG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION. NEITHER IASG NOR ANY OF ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, AND NONE OF THESE PARTIES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR COSTS, RELATING TO THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THIS REPORT.

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