LAIF - Movchans

Why this is profitable

Conventional investors pay extra money for protection Different investor groups hedge their portfolios in primary markets by buying puts on the market ETFs. The majority of these investors do not use sophisticated tools for calculating the “true” value of the puts, as the premiums constitute a relatively minor expense. This demand is “natural” (the requirement to hedge is embedded in the investment declarations of most institutional players and caters to the desire of most investors to feel protected), while the supply is not (no investor or institution has a "natural" need to sell puts). Therefore, the market overprices the puts consistently, which creates an opportunity to earn returns on selling puts with strikes at practically unreachable levels, receiving substantial premiums.

Why this is profitable

Large alpha-seekers disregard the opportunity Although this opportunity is available in the markets, it is finite. The market for puts on the largest ETFs has limited liquidity, and the participation of multibillion-dollar players would instantly make it 100% efficient. Large alpha-seekers like WorldQuant understand this and do not try to enter because they would erode the market profitability and fail to extract meaningful profits. Aggressive alpha-seekers also forego the opportunity because they seek higher returns, while this strategy is inherently conservative.

Why this is profitable

Smaller players do not have the required level of mathematical sophistication There are many smaller investment vehicles in the market searching for excess returns. They are led, for the most part, by traders/analysts with no specific high-level mathematical background, and their strategies usually follow relatively straightforward patterns that can be analysed with a toolbox of simple mathematics. The LAIF system relies on advanced application of probability theory, the theory of fuzzy sets and other tools rarely used in investment strategies.

Why this is profitable

Weekly liquidity for the investor LAIF SP, by composition, holds its portfolio in cash 100% through each weekend and holiday. It allows the fund to have unlimited weekly liquidity.

Why this is profitable

High-quality infrastructure LAIF SP is serviced by a first-class administrator (APEX Fund Services Ltd.), reliable banks and brokers (EXANTE) and an internationally recognised auditor (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited). The structure carries virtually no operational risk and provides investors with a transparent history of their funds, which can easily be presented to any other financial services provider or regulator.

Why this is profitable

No need for a bank or brokerage account Fund investors can subscribe to shares directly through the administrator without using an existing (or opening a new) account with an intermediary financial institution. It is also possible to buy fund shares through a financial intermediary – a convenient bank or broker connected to the Euroclear, Allfunds, IFSAM or Clearstream clearing systems.

Why this is profitable

No income tax until redemption Investors in LAIF SP do not pay income tax on the appreciation of their shares in LAIF SP until they redeem their investments.* * Taxation principles discussed here apply in most tax residency jurisdictions but not in all of them. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Why this is profitable

Capital gains tax rather than ordinary income tax The realised appreciation of LAIF SP shares is subject to capital gains tax, with levels usually lower than those of ordinary income tax levels. Certain jurisdictions (such as Cyprus) have 0 capital gains tax. * Taxation principles discussed here apply in most tax residency jurisdictions but not in all of them. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Risks

Market risk Description The risk of loss due to a strike level breach. Risk management method Managers typically keep the probability of such an event below 0.3%, within the framework of the model (i.e. one such event can be expected once in 6–7 years); the managers exercise particular caution in unusual circumstances. The event could result in significant realised losses (theoretically unlimited, in practice ranging from 0 to 20–30%).

Risks

Margin Call risk Description A sharp increase in the margin requirements on the option positions is possible during extreme market falls, such as in March 2020. Risk management method The size of the position to be opened (the number of options to be sold) is calculated to reduce this risk to near zero. Positions are opened with a margin safety gap of 30–40% to the maximum historical margin levels during the worst periods of the market.

Andrei Movchan Founder, General Partner andrei@movchans.com

Renowned economist and investment manager with 30 years of experience.
Formerly, Executive Director of Troika Dialog Investment Bank; Founder and Chairman of the Board of Renaissance Investment Management Group, with assets under management of more than $7 billion; founder of the investment company “Third Rome”.
A laureate of many awards and prizes, in particular, “Best Asset Manager” Forbes, “Best CEO of the management company” RBC, “Legend of the Industry” SPEAR’S, “Manager of the Year” RBC, etc.
Former head of the Carnegie Center’s Economic Policy Program.
Specialist in probability theory and mathematical statistics. Authored the books “Russia in the Post-Truth Era” and “Cursed Economies”, many articles and lectures on economics and finance; twice awarded the “Presszvanie” Award for his contribution to business journalism.
Graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and applied mechanics at the Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, and the University of Chicago Booth Business School.

Michael Portnoy Senior Partner mportnoy@movchans.com

24 years of experience in financial markets.
12 years of experience in analysis and development of trading strategies and systematic trading of equities and derivatives.
7 years selecting, analyzing and managing hedge fund portfolios and portfolios of absolute return strategies focused on global financial and commodity markets.
Worked at largest Russian banks and wealth management firms like Alfa Bank, Bank UralSib, GHP Group, MC MDM and Alfa Capital; headed departments of Global Markets, Hedge Funds and CTAs.
Specialist in absolute return and market-neutral strategies in futures and options markets.
Graduated from Baruch College CUNY (Finance & Investments).

Zhansulu Mukhamejanova Manager zmukhamejanova@movchans.com

Specialist in financial consulting and audit with 10 years of experience.
In the past, she worked as an external auditor at Ernst & Young, worked with the largest state-owned companies, small and medium-sized businesses and government agencies in the field of audit and professional ACCA training; areas of specialisations: oil and gas industries, energy, and mining. As a financial advisor to medium-sized companies, provided regular reporting to management and shareholders.
Is a member of ACCA, a CFA II candidate and a certified specialist in AML.
Graduated from the University of Sydney with a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance.

Sergei Gurov Financial analyst

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