Edelweiss Alpha Fund - November 2016
Edelweiss Alpha Fund - November 2016
Edelweiss Alpha Fund - November 2016
CATEGORY III ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND (AIF) SEBI REGISTRATION NO.: IN/AIF3/12-13/0004
NOTICE
The presentation material has been prepared by Forefront Alternative Investment Advisors LLP (Forefront) and is strictly confidential
and intended for the use by the recipient only. Forefront is the sponsor and investment manager of Forefront Alternative Investment
Trust, a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India under the SEBI
(Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (the Regulations).This presentation material is for information and illustrative
purposes only and should not be considered to be an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any securities or units of funds or
to enter into any contribution agreements. The information set forth has been obtained from sources believed by Forefront to be
reliable; however Forefront does not make any warranty as to the informations accuracy or completeness. Performance may vary by
client and can differ due to timing of investment, strategies employed and other market conditions. All recipients of this material
should before dealing and or transacting in any of the products referred to in this material may make their own investigation and seek
appropriate professional advice. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum carefully before investing.
The Fund is organised as a scheme of a Category III AIF, which is organised as an irrevocable contributory trust under the Indian
Trusts Act, 1882 and is launched for the purpose of making investments primarily in equities and equity derivatives, fixed income
securities and debentures and Indian mutual funds. The Fund is registered with SEBI as a Category III AIF under the SEBI
(Alternative Investments Fund) Regulations, 2012. The Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) contains specific provisions for taxation of
SEBI-registered Category I and Category II AIF and investors in such AIFs. These provisions do not apply to a Category III AIF,
which is the applicable registration for the Fund. Accordingly, the taxation of the Fund will be governed by trust taxation provisions
contained in the Act The Trustee of the Fund will discharge from the Fund the tax on the income earned by the Fund on behalf of the
investors in its representative capacity. Section 14 of the Act provides that income earned by a tax payer should be characterized
under either one of the heads of income as applicable. In the context of the Fund, the relevant heads of income are: Business
Income; Capital Gains; and Income from Other Sources (IFOS).Conceptually, income arising from sale of securities could be
characterized either as Business Income or as Capital gains. While the ITA does not provide specific guidance on how this
characterization should be made, Court rulings set out considerations that would influence the decision on characterization of
income. Principles emanating from various court rulings have also been summarized in Circular no 4/2007 dated June 15, 2007
issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The above CBDT Circular also recognizes that a tax payer can hold assets in
the nature of capital assets resulting in Capital gains as well as in the nature of stock-in-trade resulting in Business Income.
Resultantly, a tax payer can have income in the nature of Business Income and Capital gains from the activity of investing in, inter-
alia, shares / securities of Indian companies. The actual determination of the character of income being in the nature of Business
Income or Capital gains will be based on facts and circumstances and is to be tested on the basis of existing jurisprudence. Please
carefully peruse the section on tax treatment titled Tax Considerations in the Private Placement Memorandum as well as the full
Disclaimer at the end of this presentation.
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Asset Class Performance Varies Drastically Across Years
Performance of Different Asset Classes Over the Last 10 Years Calendar Year Absolute Returns
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
LC = Large Caps MC = Mid Caps G EQ = Global Equities Bonds = Debt Gold = INR Gold
The winning asset class changes year on year and is difficult to predict
All asset classes are volatile because of global and domestic macroeconomic conditions
Please see disclosures . Returns of Large cap Equity funds Nifty, Mid Caps CNX Mid cap, Gold Gold INR, Global Equities S&P 1200
Index, Bonds Crisil Bond Fund Index 3
With Equities, Sector Performance Varies Significantly By Year
Performance of Different Sectors Over the Last 10 Years Calendar Year Absolute Returns
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Cons Cap G Cap G FMCG Auto Cons FMCG Banks IT Cons Cons Energy
115% 56% 117% -14% 204% 68% 10% 57% 60% 66% 24% 24%
Cap G IT Energy Pharma IT Auto Pharma RE Pharma Banks Pharma Banks
94% 41% 115% -33% 133% 38% -13% 53% 23% 65% 15% 8%
FMCG Energy Cons IT Cap G Banks IT FMCG FMCG Auto IT Auto
56% 40% 95% -51% 104% 33% -16% 47% 11% 52% 5% 8%
Auto Banks RE Banks Cons Pharma Cons Cons Auto Cap G FMCG FMCG
50% 39% 71% -52% 98% 34% -17% 46% 7% 50% 1% 2%
IT Auto Banks Energy Banks IT Auto Auto Energy Pharma Auto Cap G
47% 30% 61% -55% 84% 32% -20% 40% 4% 47% -1% -2%
Energy Pharma FMCG Auto Energy FMCG Energy Pharma Cap G IT Energy RE
40% 22% 20% -57% 73% 32% -29% 39% -6% 17% -3% -5%
Banks FMCG Pharma Cap G RE Cap G Banks Cap G Banks FMCG Cap G Pharma
37% 17% 17% -65% 70% 9% -32% 35% -9% 10% -9% -7%
Pharma Cons Auto Cons Pharma Energy Cap G Energy Cons Energy Banks Cons
2% 9% 3% -72% 69% 1% -48% 13% -25% 12% -10% -8%
IT RE FMCG RE RE IT RE RE RE IT
14% -82% 40% -26% -52% -1% -32% 8% -14% -11%
Please see disclosures . Auto BSE auto Index, Banking BSE Banking Index , Capital Goods BSE Capital Goods Index, Consumer
Durables index BSE Consumer Durables Index , Oil & Gas BSE Oil & Gas Index , FMCG BSE FMCG Index, Real Estate BSE Real 4
Estate Index, BSE BSE Health Care Index, IT BSE IT Index
The Equity Market Shows High Divergence Within the NIFTY
Performance of the Index and the Top 25 and Bottom 25 Names in a Calendar Year
0%
-4% -5% -7%
-20%
-16%
-40% -25%
-40%
-60% -46%
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
There is significant dispersion between the best performing and worst performing set of names even in years
when the index is relatively flat. Funds should be able to profit from both sides of the index.
No asset class in India has consistency of returns asset classes are volatile and it is hard to identify the winner
Markets are volatile and show a high degree of dispersion at both the sector and the stock level
Long only funds only capture the winning sector / stock opportunities they do well when markets perform
Timing of markets will become a big determinant of returns for long only funds
Investors need an investment option that can be dynamic and capture opportunities in rising and falling markets
Debt Funds
Low Return
1. Absolute return funds deliver superior returns to fixed income with similar volatility
2. Alternative equity funds deliver superior returns to large caps with lower volatility
Absolute return funds seek to deliver positive returns with low correlation to equity markets
Absolute Return funds have the ability to generate positive returns in rising and falling markets
Ideal low volatility investment solution eliminating the need for market timing.
Please see disclaimers at the end of the presentation. Please see Private Placement Memorandum for details
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Why Edelweiss Alpha Fund?
Returns: Expected returns of 15%* per annum in bull, bear or range bound markets
Risk: Low volatility and low beta to equity markets; minimal capital downside in a quarter
Track Record: 3.5+ years of superior absolute returns delivered to investors with minimal capital downside
Fund Strategy - Actively managed portfolio approach focused on long-short stock picking
Low Risk
Arbitrage Long Short Edelweiss
Strategies Portfolio Alpha Fund
*No assurance or guarantee of any kind of investment return or actual fund size is being provided. Expected returns are pre fees an taxes
.Please see the offering memorandum for complete terms and conditions. 9
What We Do Long Short Strategy Overview
Long short strategy driven by a combination of top down and bottom up fundamentals
Stock selection between long and short positions is the key source of alpha in the investment process
Focus on taking global and macro views on sectors/stocks to take long and short positions
Focus on large liquid securities in the futures and options universe that have a low entry and exit cost
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
-20%
Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15 Jun-16
Annualized Returns
Edelweiss Alpha Fund 21.9%
Data as on 30th November 2016. Risk Free Rate assumed at 1 year treasury bill rate.
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Alpha AIF Performance Financial Year Wise (30th November 2016)
The fund has delivered positive absolute returns regardless of market conditions,
with almost one fourth the volatility of NIFTY and minimal drawdowns
Key Ratios
FY16-17 Data as on 30th November 2016. All returns are gross of fees and taxes
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Alpha AIF Terms and Structure
Fund Type SEBI Alternative Investment Fund - Category III
Taxation at Marginal Maximum Rate (Income from Business/ Profession) at Fund Level.
Taxation
Please read detailed taxation clauses in PPM*
Fees
Please see disclaimers at the end of the presentation* PPM: For detailed terms & conditions, please carefully read and understand
provisions of Private Placement Memorandum 13
Asset Management Company and Investment Team
One of Indias largest diversified financial services firms, spanning asset management, wealth management, capital
markets, and insurance with over 30+ investment professionals.
One of Indias most respected asset management businesses with ~40,000 crores of assets across distressed assets,
credit and real estate funds, mutual funds, and alternative investment funds.
History of successful acquisitions in the asset management space with Forefront Capital (2014), JP Morgan (2016),
and Ambit Alpha Fund (2016).
A leading Category III AIF manager, with two of the best performing and oldest funds in the alternative investment fund
Category III space (Forefront Alternative Equity Scheme and Edelweiss Alpha Fund)
Sandeep Bhandari Fund Manager, Edelweiss Alpha Fund, Edelweiss Global Asset Management
Investment professional with 11 years of India experience in the equity markets across long-short equities, arbitrage,
options trading and special situations strategies.
Formerly a trader with the Edelweiss Group proprietary team managing a team of traders across multiple strategies,
with the objective of delivering superior absolute returns with very limited downside. Significant amount of
experience in short and long dated options strategies.
Most recently headed trading research and advisory for the Retail Capital Markets business, where has developed
and identified investment opportunities across asset classes. Investment experience focus on fundamental long-
short trading and short term event triggered long-short ideas.
Qualified Chartered Accountant. Graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics.
Nalin Moniz, CFA CIO, Fund Manager, Forefront Alt. Equity Scheme , Edelweiss Global Asset Management
Co-Founder, Forefront Capital Management Private Limited, an Edelweiss group company; Designated Partner and Fund Manager
Forefront Alternative Investment Advisors LLP
Portfolio Manager, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (New York, USA)
5 years of India investment track record on the PMS, AIF, and FII platform covering fundamental equities, event arbitrage, and
commodities
Global research and investment management experience at one of the worlds largest hedge funds in equities, bonds and credit
Graduated magna cum laude from Management & Technology Program at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. Economics
(Wharton School) and B.S.E in Computer Engineering (Moore School of Engineering).
Radhika Gupta Business Head, Multi-Strategy and Alternative Funds, Edelweiss Global Asset Management
Co-Founder, Forefront Capital Management Private Limited, an Edelweiss group company and Designated Partner Forefront
Alternative Investment Advisors LLP
Principal Officer, Forefront Capital Management Private Limited, Portfolio Management Services
Portfolio Manager, AQR Capital Management, Greenwich, Connecticut and Consultant, McKinsey and Company (Technology,
pharmaceutical, retail)
5 years of India investment management and product development experience
Global research and investment management experience at an $80 billion dollar hedge fund / liquid alternatives manager focusing
on equities, currencies, bonds
Graduated summa cum laude from Management & Technology Program at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. Economics
(Wharton School) and B.S.E in Computer Engineering (Moore School of Engineering)
Investment
2 years 1 year 2-3 years 1 year
Tenure
Avg. Equity
50-60% 10% 90-100% 65%
Exposure
Range of
65%-100%
Equity 40-140% 0-30% Limited variation
Exposure
Return
Higher than equities Higher than fixed income Equity returns Lower than equities
Profile
Downside
Shorts Shorts Limited
protection Reducing equity allocation
Variable exposure Limited market exposure
tools
Typical
0.6 0.2 0.9 0.7
Beta
Please see disclaimers at the end of the presentation. Beta is the average beta off top 5 Balanced Funds and Large cap mutual funds 16
Disclaimers
Past Performance is not an indication of future performance. All performance figures contained herein reflect the reinvestment of dividends and represent unaudited details of realized and unrealized gains and losses prepared by
Forefront Alternative Investment Advisors LLP (Forefront) Investment Manager of Forefront Alternative Investment Trust, a SEBI registered Cat. III Alternative Investment Fund having SEBI Registration No.IN/AIF3/12-13/0004 (FAIT).
There is a risk of substantial loss associated with trading equities, futures, options and leverage. Before investing carefully consider your financial position and risk tolerance to determine if the proposed trading style is appropriate.
Investors should realize that when engaging in leverage, trading futures, commodities and/or granting/writing options one could lose the full balance of their account. It is also possible to lose more than the initial deposit. All funds
committed should be purely risk capital. Forefront is the Sponsor and Investment Manager of FAIT. All information is presented and prepared by Forefront. There is no guarantee as to the above informations accuracy or completeness.
The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk but should not be confused with and does not imply low risk. The terms and conditions presented in the fund structure are subject in their entirety to
the Funds offering document/ Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) as amended from time to time. Please refer to the offering document /PPM for a complete description. This representation does not constitute an offer or solicitation
to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it would be unlawful to make such an offer. Prospective investors should inform themselves and take appropriate advice as to
any applicable legal requirements and any applicable taxation and exchange control regulations in the countries of their citizenship, residence or domicile, which might be relevant to the subscription, purchase, holding, redemption or
disposal of any investments. Post Tax Returns are available in the individual client statements.
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There is a risk of substantial loss associated with trading in futures, options and leverage. Before investing carefully consider your financial position and risk tolerance to determine if the proposed trading style is appropriate. Investors
should realize that when engaging in leverage, trading in futures and/or granting/writing options one could lose the entire amount (full balance) of their investments. It is also possible to lose more than the initial deposit. The investment
amount committed should be purely risk capital. The portfolio management process includes efforts to monitor and manage risk, but should not be confused with and does not imply low risk.
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