Raritan Valley Capital Management LLC (“RVCM”) is a Delaware limited liability company and was
formed on September 24, 2014. RVCM is controlled and wholly-owned by QTrade Holdings LP (“QTrade
Holdings”), a Delaware limited partnership which is principally owned by Llewellyn Jones (partially
through the Douglas Jones Trust, for which Llewellyn Jones is the trustee), and Derrick Kaiser; also the
Friedman Investment Trust (for which Barry Friedman and Brad Shalit act as co-trustees) is an owner,
through its ownership in JAHSB Investments LLC.
RVCM currently provides discretionary investment management services to a single private fund (the
“Client”) through a managed account relationship but may in the future offer its services to one or more
other clients, including other private funds, registered investment companies and/or separately
managed client accounts. The terms, nature and scope of such advisory services may be negotiated by
RVCM and the applicable client, based on the client’s specific financial and investment objectives, risks
and goals.
RVCM’s strategy utilizes algorithmic trading models primarily to trade the U.S. equities markets, while
using equity index futures contracts and broad based exchange traded funds to hedge the Client’s
exposure. The specific investment objectives and strategies utilized by RVCM are described in the
section “
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss,” later in this Brochure.
As further described in Item 16, we have contracted with the Client to adhere to limited risk and/or
operating guidelines.
RVCM does not participate in wrap fees.
As of December 11, 2019, RVCM had regulatory assets under management of $215,000,000 managed on
a discretionary basis.
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The Adviser does not have a general fee schedule. Our management fee is negotiated annually with the
Client’s general partner and paid directly to the Adviser monthly in advance based on the annual
management fee. Once paid, the negotiated management fee is non-refundable.
As RVCM has only a single client, and this brochure is intended to be delivered solely to “qualified
purchasers”, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the “1940 Act”), RVCM is not required to publish a fee schedule in this brochure.
We are also entitled to receive an annual performance fee (subject to a hurdle rate and high water
mark) calculated based on net trading profits (after the deduction of losses carried forward from the
previous year, if any) as of the end of each calendar year. The performance fee is calculated by the
Client’s administrator and approved by the general partner – we neither calculate the performance fee
nor authorize its payment.
Other fees and expenses. The Client will incur additional expenses including administration fees and
expenses as well as any transaction or investment fees, brokerage commissions (see Item 12 “Brokerage
Practices below), custody fees or expenses related to the Client’s activities. Also, when we invest a
portion of the capital we manage in third-party exchange traded funds or other similar vehicles, the
Portfolio will bear additional fees and expenses payable to such third-party investment managers.
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As compensation for its advisory services to the Client (as referenced in Item 5), RVCM is entitled to
receive a performance-based fee, as agreed between RVCM and the Client. This performance-based
compensation is calculated by the Client and payable annually as of the end of each year.
The amount of the performance-based fee was negotiated between the Client and RVCM and is set out
in the IMA between the Client and RVCM. This fee may not reflect the fees or other costs that would be
borne by other clients in the future. The amount and payment terms associated with any such fee may
be subject to negotiation between RVCM and the any future client, as described above. See “
Fees and
Compensation.”
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RVCM currently provides investment advice exclusively to a private fund managed by a third-party asset
manager. The Client is operated in reliance upon the exclusion from the definition of an “investment
company” described in Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act. In the future, RVCM may determine to offer
investment advisory services to various types of clients, including, but not limited to, high-net worth
individuals, trusts and estates, institutional investors, corporations, private funds operated by RVCM or
other third parties, registered investment companies and other business entities.
We will determine the minimum investment for clients on a case by case basis.
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LOSS
RVCM seeks to take advantage of opportunities primarily in the U.S. equities markets using its
proprietary quantitative models, while seeking to hedge its market exposure using equity index futures
contracts and broad based exchange traded funds. RVCM’s trading approach generally employs
statistical arbitrage, providing liquidity to markets and seeking to maximize portfolio return while taking
into account portfolio risk and transaction costs. RVCM will collect and perform research on historical
data in an effort to establish optimal trading parameters. RVCM l seeks to trade a broad universe of
NMS-listed securities. Approximately 2,000-3,000 securities will pass its filters and requirements, based
on a combination of liquidity, risk, correlation, industry, and other metrics.
RVCM’s trading is expected to be primarily algorithmic, with the determinations to trade in and out of
positions being automated in the ordinary course, taking into account real-time data. RVCM’s trading
positions are generally expected to be held for a period of several days, although more frequent
turnover is possible. RVCM uses the following risk management procedures:
• Risk management is conducted on a real-time basis, as monitored by RVCM’s trading desk
personnel.
• As an additional layer of control, RVCM uses a quantitative approach to portfolio risk
management, by way of a third-party risk management software tool, measuring and controlling
multiple sources of risk, including market risk, factor risk and liquidity risk.
• The Client’s adviser monitors the account and dictates the risk parameters as defined in the
IMA. Because the client is managed through a managed account arrangement, its adviser has
the authority to manage the level of risk in the account.
RVCM reconciles positions on a daily basis after each trading day’s close, prior to each trading day’s
open, as well as periodically throughout the trading day.
Methods of Analysis. RVCM relies on a combination of quantitative analysis, internally generated
alphas, and external market data obtained via subscription, in making investment decisions on behalf of
the Client. RVCM’s Portfolio Managers, Paul Kornfeld and Ilya Lisansky, manage the research and
analysis functions on behalf of RVCM.
Certain Risk Factors. The identification of attractive investment opportunities is difficult and involves a
significant degree of uncertainty. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients and investors
should be prepared to bear. Potential clients should consider the following risks before engaging RVCM
to manage their assets.
Equity Securities. RVCM trades in equity securities on behalf of its Client. Common stock and similar
equity securities generally represent the most junior position in an issuer’s capital structure and, as
such, generally entitle holders to an interest in the assets of the issuer, if any, remaining after all more
senior claims to such assets have been satisfied. Holders of common stock generally are entitled to
dividends only if and to the extent declared by the governing body of the issuer out of income or other
assets available after making interest, dividend and any other required payments on more senior
securities of the issuer. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to specific situations for
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each company, industry market conditions and general economic environments. RVCM acquires long
and short positions in listed common and preferred equities of issuers domiciled in developed countries.
RVCM invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization, including micro- and small-cap
companies. The securities of smaller companies can involve more risk and their prices can be subject to
more volatility. RVCM also invests in distressed equity securities, which are generally considered to be
riskier, speculative and relatively illiquid.
Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”). RVCM invests in ETFs, both long and short, on behalf of its clients.
ETFs are funds that track a particular basket or index of securities traded on a public exchange. ETF
investments are subject to the risks arising from the portfolio of underlying stocks, including market and
issuer risks, but also present certain unique risks. It is possible for the value of ETFs to fall or to rise more
slowly than the stock market as a whole even when stock prices in general are rising. In addition, the
fees and expenses charged by such ETFs result in an additional level of fees and greater expense to
clients than would be associated with direct investment.
Commodities and Futures Trading. RVCM invests in equity index futures products for hedging purposes
on behalf of its clients. Equity index futures are generally settled only in cash based on the value of the
underlying composite index. Futures prices can be highly volatile and can be influenced by a wide range
of macro- and micro-economic variables. Futures trading also is subject to various regulatory limitations,
including limitations on the maximum net long or net short positions that any trader (such as RVCM)
holds or controls in particular futures contracts and limitations on daily price movements, which could
limit RVCM’s ability to trade futures on behalf of its clients under certain circumstances. Because futures
contracts are typically traded on “margin”—meaning that only a small portion of the total value of the
futures contract must be posted with a broker to establish a futures position—a comparatively small
commitment of cash or its equivalent permits trading in futures contracts of substantially greater value.
As a result, price fluctuations result in a contract profit or loss that is disproportionate to the amount of
funds deposited as margin.
Effectiveness of Risk Reduction Techniques. RVCM employs various risk reduction strategies designed
to minimize the risk of its trading positions taken on behalf of client accounts. A substantial risk remains,
nonetheless, that such strategies will not always be possible to implement and when possible will not
always be effective in limiting losses. If RVCM analyzes market conditions incorrectly or employs a risk
reduction strategy that does not correlate well with RVCM’s investments on behalf of its clients, such
risk reduction techniques could result in a loss, regardless of whether the intent was to reduce risk or
increase return. These risk reduction techniques can also increase the volatility of client accounts
and/or result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction does not perform as promised.
Market Neutral Strategies. The use of “market neutral” or “relative value” hedging or arbitrage
strategies should in no respect be taken to imply that RVCM’s strategy is without risk. Substantial losses
can be recognized on “hedge” or “arbitrage” positions, and illiquidity and default on one side of a
position can effectively result in the position being transformed into an outright speculation. Every
market neutral or relative value strategy involves exposure to some second order risk of the market,
such as the price spread between different classes of stock for the same underlying issuer.
General Risks of Arbitrage Transactions. RVCM’s investments for its clients are based on statistical
arbitrage strategies. The success of arbitrage strategies depends often on the ability to execute two or
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more simultaneous transactions at desired prices. Should such transactions not be executed
simultaneously at the desired prices, losses can be incurred on both sides of the transaction.
Additionally, separate costs are incurred on both sides of an arbitrage transaction, and substantial
favorable price moves can be required before a profit can be realized. There can be no assurances that
the hedging and arbitrage strategies used by RVCM will be successful. If the market values of related
financial instruments do not move in correlation with each other or in ways anticipated by RVCM,
intervening events can cause hedged positions not to perform as anticipated. A hedged position may
perform less favorably in generally rising markets than an unhedged position.
Leverage. The low margin and collateral deposits required to trade equity index futures permit an
extremely high degree of leverage. In addition, RVCM utilizes broker-provided financing in its trading on
behalf of clients. The degree of leverage that RVCM utilizes is not limited to any predetermined level,
but will be subject to applicable legal, regulatory or broker-imposed leverage limitations, to the extent
applicable. As a result of trading with a high degree of leverage, a relatively small price movement in a
financial instrument’s price can result in immediate and substantial losses to clients and could result in
the mandatory liquidation of certain positions if margin requirements are not satisfied. If a client is in a
leveraged position, any losses would be more pronounced than if leverage were not used and, under
particularly adverse circumstances, could exceed the client’s capital under RVCM’s management.
Turnover. Capital of RVCM’s clients is invested based on short-term market considerations. The portfolio
turnover rate of those investments can be significant, potentially involving substantial brokerage
commissions and fees. These commissions and fees will reduce the applicable client’s profits.
Short Sales. A short sale involves the sale of a financial instrument that a client does not own in the
expectation of purchasing the same financial instrument (or a financial instrument exchangeable
therefor) at a later date at a lower price. To make delivery to the buyer, RVCM, on behalf of the client,
must borrow the financial instrument, and the client is obligated to return the financial instrument to
the lender, which is accomplished by a later purchase of the financial instrument by the client’s account.
When a client makes a short sale of a financial instrument on a U.S. exchange, it must leave the
proceeds thereof with a broker and it must also deposit with a broker an amount of cash or U.S.
Government or other securities sufficient under current margin regulations to collateralize its obligation
to replace the borrowed securities that have been sold. A short sale involves the risk of a theoretically
unlimited increase in the market price of the financial instrument and a corresponding loss to the client.
The extent to which RVCM engages in short sales on behalf of clients depends upon its investment
strategy and perception of market direction. RVCM does not necessarily have a policy limiting the
amount of capital it can deposit to collateralize clients’ obligations to replace borrowed financial
instruments sold short.
Reliance on Fundamental Analysis. RVCM bases its trading decisions, in whole or in part, on
fundamental analysis. Fundamental trading methodologies consider factors, such as inflation, trade
balances, inventories and interest rates, which do not have an impact on traditional technical trading
systems, in an attempt to identify investment opportunities. To the extent that such factors provide
mixed or conflicting signals, a fundamental trading program may not be able to detect and/or accurately
predict price trends. There can be no guarantee that RVCM’s fundamental analysis and trading
methodologies will enable RVCM to accurately value the securities and other instruments in which any
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client account advised by RVCM invests or that any anticipated price trends will materialize with respect
to such investments.
Reliance on Quantitative Analysis. RVCM’s investment strategies rely upon quantitative models and
systems. Such models and systems entail the use of sophisticated statistical calculations and complex
computer systems, and there is no assurance that RVCM will be successful in carrying out such
calculations correctly or that the use of these quantitative models and systems will not expose clients to
the risk of significant losses. In addition, the analytical techniques used by RVCM cannot provide any
assurance that clients will not be exposed to the risk of significant trading losses if the underlying
patterns that form the basis for the quantitative models and systems employed by RVCM change in
ways not anticipated by RVCM. The effectiveness of quantitative models and systems diminish over time
and attempts to apply existing quantitative models and systems to new or different markets, strategies
or financial products can prove ineffective.
To the extent that information regarding RVCM’s positions or trades becomes or is required to be made
publicly available, there is a material risk that other market participants will seek to reverse engineer
RVCM’s quantitative investment strategies from such public information. The use of RVCM’s investment
strategies by other persons, whether as a result of reverse engineering, “front-running” or other actions,
can have a material adverse effect on the performance of RVCM’s strategies.
Reliance on Qualitative Analysis. RVCM’s investment strategies additionally rely upon qualitative
analysis. RVCM subjectively evaluates non-quantifiable factors, including quality of management,
industry cycles, labor relations and strength of research and development not readily subject to
measurement, and seeks to predict changes to value based on that data. To the extent that such factors
provide mixed or conflicting signals, a qualitative analysis may not be able to detect and/or accurately
predict price trends. There can be no guarantee that RVCM’s subjective judgment will enable RVCM to
accurately value securities and other instruments or anticipate price trends.
Cybersecurity Risk.
The information and technology systems of RVCM and of key service providers to
the Client can be vulnerable to potential damage or interruption from computer viruses, network
failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltration by unauthorized persons and security
breaches, usage errors by their respective professionals, power outages and catastrophic events such as
fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Although RVCM has implemented various
measures designed to seek to manage risks relating to these types of events (including cybersecurity and
disaster recovery plans), if these systems are compromised, become inoperable for extended periods of
time or cease to function properly, it would be necessary for RVCM or a service provider to make a
significant investment to fix or replace them and to seek to remedy the effect of such issues.
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Investment in securities and other financial instruments involves certain significant investment risks, including loss of an investor’s entire investment. The foregoing list of risk factors does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks involved with RVCM’s investment programs or an investment in any account advised by RVCM. Prospective clients and investors must consult their own advisers before deciding whether to make such an investment. 12 | P a g e
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RVCM is required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be
material to a client’s evaluation of RVCM or the integrity of RVCM’s management.
RVCM and its principals have not been the subject of any material legal proceeding required to be
disclosed in response to this item.
RVCM has no history of material disciplinary action. The Firm and its employees have not been involved
in legal or disciplinary events.
RVCM has no criminal or civil actions in a domestic, foreign or military court of competent jurisdiction.
RVCM has no administrative proceedings before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any
other federal regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, or any foreign financial regulatory
authority.
The Firm has no self-regulatory organization proceedings.
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RVCM has various affiliates, including QTrade Capital Partners LLC (“QTrade”), a New Jersey limited
liability company, and XYZ Financial Markets LLC (“XYZ”), a New Jersey limited liability company.
QTrade operates as a proprietary trading firm that implements high turnover statistical arbitrage
strategies in various financial instruments. XYZ provided market making services (through January 31,
2020) relating to cryptocurrencies for a single client in a managed account style where XYZ did not
custody assets nor risk any of its own assets.
RVCM’s Portfolio Managers, Paul Kornfeld and Ilya Lisansky, are generally responsible for overseeing,
developing and implementing the trading strategies used by RVCM on behalf of its clients,
independently from the trading strategies developed and implemented for QTrade’s proprietary trading
operations. However, personnel of QTrade assist RVCM’s Portfolio Managers in programming the
trading algorithms utilized by RVCM and also provide administrative and back-office services (such as
trading desk operations, information technology, risk management and accounting services) to both
firms. In addition, Barry Friedman, the Chief Executive Officer and an owner of the proprietary account
managed by QTrade , is involved in RVCM’s business operations, compliance and corporate direction,
though is not involved in day-to-day algorithm research and development. Jeffrey Sassoon serves as the
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of all affiliates, including
RVCM, but is also not involved in RVCM’s day-to-day algorithm research and development.
RVCM at all times retains independent investment discretion over its clients’ assets, including
determination of the investments to be made on behalf of its clients and the timing and price of
transactions in their respective portfolios.
The sharing of personnel and resources between RVCM and QTrade creates certain potential conflicts of
interest, as it could enable each firm to use investment information generated by personnel of the other
firm to the disadvantage of the other firm or, if applicable, its clients (for example, by acting on an
investment opportunity identified by the other firm, and thereby adversely impacting the price or
availability of the opportunity for the other firm). Further, because of the overlap in beneficial
ownership between RVCM and QTrade, and the fact that the partners have capital invested in the
proprietary account (and not in the Client’s account), partners of the firms could have an incentive to
direct investment opportunities to QTrade (rather than RVCM) based upon the relative income
generated by the opportunity (and, indirectly, received by such principals), rather than considering the
appropriateness of the opportunities for the firms (or, in the case of RVCM, its clients).
RVCM and QTrade seek to address these potential conflicts of interest in several ways. First, RVCM
employs independent Portfolio Managers whose bonuses are derived solely from RVCM’s performance
(and not the performance of QTrade) and who have no involvement in the formulation of QTrade’s
investment strategies, reducing their incentive to share trading information with QTrade to the
detriment of the Client. Second, both firms employ separate algorithmic trading systems, including
independent servers, independent market data feeds, independent 15c3-5 risk gateways, and
independent order entry ports to the exchanges, thereby decreasing the likelihood of one firm
influencing the trading activity of the other. Additionally, the chance of unintentional interaction is
decreased due to the firms’ differing investment holding horizons as well as the fact that both are
primarily providing liquidity. Finally, the markets in which RVCM trades are generally liquid, public
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markets, and therefore it is not anticipated that the firms will regularly be in competition with one
another for limited investment opportunities.
In addition, RVCM has taken a number of steps to mitigate these potential conflicts, including:
1) Code of Ethics - as further described in Item 11, RVCM has adopted a Code of Ethics that covers
all partners and employees (“Covered Persons”). Among other items, the Code of Ethics
includes requirements that monitor the personal trading and information sharing of all Covered
Employees.
2) Software in place – software is utilized to monitor trading activity that might require further
review.
Other Clients. Although RVCM and its affiliates may manage investments on behalf of a number of
accounts, investment decisions and allocations will not necessarily be made in parallel among all such
accounts. It is possible that accounts managed by QTrade or its principals or affiliates make investments
and utilize investment strategies that are not made or utilized by RVCM on behalf of all (or any) of its
clients and it is also possible for RVCM to take positions that are opposite those of all or some clients.
Accordingly, it’s possible for the accounts managed by QTrade and its principals and affiliates to
produce results that are materially different from those experienced by a particular RVCM client, and
the records of any investment management activities in which QTrade and its principals and affiliates
engage on behalf of such other accounts will not be available to any RVCM client. RVCM gives advice
or takes action in the performance of its duties with respect to the Client which can differ from the
advice given or action taken by QTrade with respect to its proprietary account. Further, QTrade’s
proprietary account , from time to time, holds the same securities as the Client. To the extent that such
accounts trade in the same securities, such trades can be made at different times and are not expected
to be aggregated. When trades are not aggregated between accounts, prices and transaction costs
borne by such accounts can differ.
Other Activities of RVCM and Related Persons. As described above, certain key personnel of QTrade
are also involved in the operations of RVCM. Although these individuals are expected to commit an
appropriate amount of their business efforts to RVCM, they are not required to devote all of their time
to the affairs of RVCM or of a particular client.
RVCM, QTrade, and their respective principals and affiliates are permitted to engage in, invest in,
participate in or otherwise enter into, other business ventures of any kind, nature or description, alone
or with others, including, without limitation, the management of or investment in other investment or
trading accounts, entities or vehicles, and clients will have no right in or to any such activities or the
income or profits derived therefrom.
QTrade and the partners and affiliates of RVCM, invest and trade for their own accounts, including in
securities which are the same as or different or opposite from those traded or held by the Client. As a
result, conflicts of interest can arise between the Client with respect to matters such as the allocation of
investment opportunities, purchases and sales of securities in connection with particular trading
situations and allocation of personnel, resources and expenses. The records of trading by QTrade and
the principals and affiliates of QTrade and RVCM generally will not be made available to clients, except
to the extent required by law. However, trading by principals and personnel of RVCM and personnel of
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QTrade and all affiliates providing services to RVCM are subject to RVCM’s Code of Ethics and personal
trading policy, as described below in “
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading.”
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TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics Generally. A Code of Ethics is meant to ensure that RVCM meets its fiduciary duty to
clients. RVCM has adopted a Code of Ethics describing its high standard of business conduct, and
fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes provisions relating to the confidentiality of client
information, a prohibition on insider trading, and personal securities trading procedures, among other
things. All RVCM employees and personnel of QTrade and related affiliates providing services to RVCM
or the Client are subject to the Code of Ethics and must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics at
least annually. Clients or prospective clients are able to request a copy of RVCM’s Code of Ethics by
contacting us.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Transactions Between Client Accounts. Since RVCM
only manages a single account, it does not effect any cross trades or similar transactions between client
accounts. As a matter of policy, RVCM does not knowingly cause a client to effect transactions in which
such client purchases securities or other instruments from, or sells securities or other instruments to,
RVCM or its principals or affiliates (
i.e., principal trades), or in which one of RVCM’s affiliates acts as
broker for both RVCM’s client and the other party to the transaction (
i.e., agency cross transactions).
RVCM can, in appropriate circumstances, when deemed consistent with a client’s investment objectives,
cause such client to purchase or sell securities in which QTrade, RVCM and/or their principals or
affiliates, directly or indirectly, have a position or interest. See “
Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations – Other Activities of RVCM and Related Persons.”
Personal Trading. Subject to satisfying certain restrictions and applicable laws, persons subject to the
Code of Ethics are permitted to trade for their own accounts. Such transactions can, from time to time,
include transactions in securities which are recommended to and/or purchased for clients, as described
above in “
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations.” The Code of Ethics is designed to assure
that the personal transactions, activities and interests of the employees of RVCM will not interfere with
(i) making decisions in the best interest of clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while at the same
time allowing employees to invest for their own accounts.
The Code of Ethics requires pre-clearance of certain transactions and requires that the interests of the
Client be placed ahead of those persons engaging in personal trading. Nonetheless, because the Code of
Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is
a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by the Client in a security held by an
employee. Employee trading is regularly monitored under the Code of Ethics, in an effort to prevent
conflicts of interest between RVCM and its clients.
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RVCM does not currently select the brokers to be utilized by the Client, and instead will execute trades
on behalf of the Client through the brokers agreed upon with the Client. Brokerage arrangements and
responsibility for the selection of brokers (as between RVCM and the Client) generally will be
determined pursuant to the Client’s IMA.
From time to time, RVCM will recommend brokers to the Client. In these cases, RVCM will not adhere
to any rigid formulae in making the recommendation but will weigh a combination of criteria consistent
with its obligation to seek “best execution” for the Client. In selecting brokers to execute transactions,
RVCM need not solicit competitive bids and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available
commission cost. Brokers will be recommended generally on the basis of best execution, which would
be determined by considering, in addition to price and commission rates, other factors including
research capabilities, success of prior research recommendations, ability to execute trades, nature and
frequency of sales coverage, depth of services provided, including back office and processing
capabilities, financial stability and responsibility, reputation, commission rates, responsiveness to RVCM
and the value of research and brokerage products and services provided by such brokers. The
determinative factor is not the lowest possible commission cost alone.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits/Brokerage for Client Referrals. RVCM currently does not have
any soft dollar arrangements with brokers, whereby it receives research or other products or services
other than execution in connection with client securities transactions. In addition, RVCM does not
consider, in recommending or selecting brokers, whether RVCM or any related person of RVCM receives
client referrals from such broker or a third-party.
Consistent with obtaining best execution for clients, RVCM may in the future engage in such soft dollar
arrangements, provided that such arrangements are of the type described in Section 28(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are designed to augment RVCM’s own internal research and
investment strategy capabilities.
Directed Brokerage. In certain cases, RVCM will permit its clients to direct RVCM to use a particular
broker for trading on the client’s behalf. In such cases, RVCM could be unable to achieve most favorable
execution of the client’s transactions, which could result in the client paying higher commissions on its
trades.
Aggregation and Allocation of Client Orders/Investments. As RVCM has only a single advisory client, it
does not engage in the allocation of client orders. Should RVCM accept additional clients in the future, it
intends to establish procedures for the aggregation of client orders at such time.
Trade Error Policy. Because RVCM’s trading is directed by its algorithmic trading systems, it does not
anticipate committing traditional errors in the execution of trades. However, it is possible that issues
with the coding and implementation of RVCM’s trading algorithms could result in mistrades for the
Client’s account. All staff are aware of the trade error policy in RVCM’s Compliance Manual; trade errors
are handled on a case-by-case basis, in compliance with the Investment Management Agreement with
the Client.
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Account Reviews. The Client has engaged a third-party fund administrator to provide day-to-day
administrative and bookkeeping services to the Client. RVCM conducts daily trade reviews and
reconciliations of the positions held by the Client compared to the records of the Client’s brokers. These
reviews are conducted by RVCM’s Portfolio Managers, Paul Kornfeld and Ilya Lisansky, and its Chief
Executive Officer, Barry Friedman. Procedures for the review of other client accounts will be determined
at the time of engagement.
Client Reporting. RVCM furnishes written daily trade reports to the Client’s third-party administrator.
Reporting obligations with respect to other client accounts will be determined at the time of
engagement.
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RVCM currently has no arrangements whereby it receives an economic benefit from any person who is
not a client for providing investment advice or other advisory services to clients. RVCM does not directly
or indirectly compensate any third-parties for client referrals.
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RVCM does not have custody of the funds or securities of the Client. Should RVCM accept custody of
client assets in the future, it intends to establish procedures for compliance with Rule 206(4)-2 of the
Advisers Act at such time.
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RVCM exercises discretionary authority over the Client’s account under the terms of the Client’s IMA
with RVCM. This agreement grants a power of attorney in favor of RVCM to select the identity and
amount of any investments to be bought or sold for the Client. However, such discretion is to be
exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives and restrictions included in the
IMA.
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RVCM holds the authority to vote proxies on behalf of the Client. However, it is RVCM’s policy not to
vote such proxies, as it is RVCM’s view that the outcome of such corporate decisions related to the
securities in which the Client invests typically does not materially impact RVCM’s investment strategies.
RVCM may decide to vote a proxy on behalf of the Client based on a cost benefit analysis. Although
RVCM does not generally vote, the Client has the right to exercise its right to vote. RVCM believes that
the trading frequency and correspondingly relatively shorter holding periods, frequently changing
position sizes and changing position directionality of many of the investment strategies employed by
RVCM significantly reduces the importance and usefulness of the proxies RVCM receives on behalf of
the Client. The Client can request a copy of RVCM’s proxy voting policies and procedures and
information about how RVCM voted any proxies on behalf of the Client by contacting Jeffrey Sassoon at
(908) 367-5690.
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RVCM has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to its clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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ITEM 19 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE-REGISTERED ADVISERS
RVCM is not a state-registered adviser.
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