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Why do you say that the investment fits perfectly in the current market situation? |
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In the current difficult economic situation, SIR Betterway’s investment strategy is even more valuable than in a booming economic environment because SIR Betterway can also earn money in the current falling market, meanwhile most other investment strategies are “on hold” and waiting for better times. That is why SIR Betterway suggests that you take advantage of the situation and diversify your investments with us. |
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How it is possible to earn money in a falling stock market? |
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If you buy an asset, which is also called “long”, and sell it later when the price is higher, you have made a gain. But you can also sell first, with the objective to buy it later back at a lower price, then you benefit from a falling stock market. This is called “short”. This is to say that in the financial markets, it is possible to sell first (without possessing the asset) and buy it back later. |
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Why do you say that the strategy is designed to earn money regardless of what the financial markets are doing? |
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SIR Betterway pays very low commissions for its trades. This allows us to adapt rapidly to up (buy) and down (sell) moves in the financial markets.
For instance, the investment strategy gives us a buy signal for the Eurostoxx50 for the next 2 days. Therefore, the investment manager buys to sell later at a higher price and earns a profit. Later, the market turns down so that the signal is to sell the Eurostoxx50. In this case, the investment manager sells first and buys later at a lower price and earns also a profit. (see also How it is possible to earn money in a falling stock market). |
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How can I know whether SIR Betterway is a good investment for me? |
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SIR Betterway’s strategy must fit into your investment objectives and your risk tolerance. If you are looking to diversify your portfolio and thus spread your risk, SIR Betterway might be your way to enhance your risk-adjusted return (amount of risk you take in order to get the return). |
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What does “Market Timing Strategy” mean? |
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“Market Timing Strategy” means taking advantage of up and downs of the price of an asset class. |
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How much profit can I earn? |
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Like any other investment manager, SIR Betterway can not guarantee or predict the return. Furthermore, the return will depend on the market volatility, that is, the more changes in the price of an asset, the better the return. Despite the fact that SIR Betterway achieved nearly 4% a month during a volatile market, the realistic objective of SIR Betterway is to achieve 10% annual net after all fees. |
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When you speak of profitability, is it before or after the deduction of fees?
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The profit is calculated after the deduction of fees (buying and selling fees) and after the fee charged by SIR Betterway. |
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What is the fee structure?
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The fixed fee of SIR Betterway is 2% per annum on the total value of the account. It is paid quarterly in advance of 0.50%.
The variable fee is 20% on profitability achieved and always paid at the end of each quarter. This fee only applies when the value of your investment is above the previous quarter; this is called the “High Watermark”. |
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Does the broker/bank pay compensation to SIR Betterway of the fees generated?
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No. SIR Betterway receives no compensation from the broker/bank. The more clients invest with SIR Betterway, the greater the transaction volume and the lower the fees for customers. In other words, clients benefit 100% from low commissions. |
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Why will I reduce the risk of my portfolio investing with SIR Betterway?
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Your risk will be reduced because your portfolio is better diversified. This is due to the negative correlation between different asset classes: A negative correlation is for instance, that during periods of inflationary pressure, an investment in gold (increasing price) will outperform an investment in stocks and bonds (decreasing price). |
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Which is the risk of the investment?
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SIR Betterway has implemented very strict risk control rules in order to control risk. However, these rules cannot be seen as a guarantee for constant positive returns. The purpose of these rules is to limit potential losses.
The return on investment may fluctuate, and therefore an amount lower than expected may be returned. Additionally, historical results should not be regarded as a guarantee of future profitability.
It should also be noted that investments in foreign currencies are subject to fluctuations in exchange rates, which can have a positive or negative effect on the return of the investment. |
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How much of my assets should I invest with SIR Betterway?
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We suggest that you do not invest all of your assets with SIR Betterway. Indeed, it is best to diversify your investments between SIR Betterway and others to reduce risk, and you can also compare the returns achieved by each investment. |
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What is the minimum amount that I can invest?
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For SIR Betterway to be able to implement its investment strategy, a minimum of 200.000 Euros is required to be invested. It is possible that some investors may come together to reach this minimum amount. Contact SIR Betterway for details about this possibility. |
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How long should I remain invested?
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There is no minimum time set. However, since the objective of SIR Betterway is to increase its capital in the medium-long term, we recommend a minimum duration of 6 months to see results. It is important to clarify that the longer you invest with us, the greater the probability of obtaining a good and positive return. |
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How much notice must I give to be able to withdraw some or all my investment?
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SIR Betterway’s investments are made in very liquid assets. This means that your investment can be liquidated and ready for transfer within 2 working days (Monday to Friday). Notices must be made before 16:00 hours in order to ensure liquidation within 2 days. |
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In what currency can I have the Managed Account?
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It is only possible to have accounts in EUROS (EUR) or US DOLLARS (USD). |
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Who has access to my account?
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You, the client, and the Investment Manager that needs to have the power to trade, but not to transfer money out of your account. |
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