Q: If I have more than $400,000 to invest, can I participate in both your
Jupiter and Saturn program?
A: Yes, as long as you maintain a minimum of $200,000 for each and you
sign two advisory agreements.
Q: Can I participate in both your public and private programs?
A: Yes, as long as the minimum asset size for each program is maintained
and you sign two advisory agreements.
Q: If I am not a US citizen, can I employ your services?
A: Generally speaking, yes. However, there could be issues regarding
brokerage placement if you do not have a US broker. Please contact us directly
for more information.
Q: Do you manage portfolios on a non-discretionary basis?
A: Privately managed accounts can be non-discretionary where we contact
the client for prior approval of any proposed transactions. In all other
respects, non-discretionary accounts are treated the same as discretionary
accounts.
Q: Do you compensate any person for client referrals?
A: At the current time we do not. However, should that change in the
future, any referred client would be so notified in writing of the details
of any direct or indirect compensation in advance of a signed contract.
Q: Can you manage money for corporations as well as for individuals?
A: Yes. Please accompany your application with a corporation resolution
as required along with any special instructions.
Q: Do you plan on offering other programs in the future?
A: Yes. Please contact us in writing, email or fax if you would like
to put on our mailing list for future offerings.
Q: I currently have about $250k in the stock market. If I need to make
liquid some holdings before I can have you manage - can you advise me
on what to sell if, for instance, I wanted to start out with $200k under
your management?
A: You can transfer both stock and cash to meet the $200,000 minimums.
I can offer you an opinion as to which stock to sell and which to hold.
This selling can be done either in your present account, or after stock is
transferred to your new account
Q: I don't know what publicly managed means and need this defined.
A: It means all Jupiter or Saturn accounts are managed alike and eventually
have similar holdings.
Q: Can I put my IRA into a Jupiter account?
A: Yes, but certain potential aspects like shorting, which are not appropriate
or allowed for IRA's, will not be done. In other respects, they will mirror
Jupiter Fund philosophy.
Q: If you manage my money, do I get a discount on my Wall Street, Next
Week subscription?
A: Yes, we offer a 50% courtesy discount to clients.
Q: Can I have more information on your SRI or Neptune investment
style?
A: First, I would recommend reading our SRI post on
Socially Responsible Investing
. We plan on this being a "Cosmic Environment Fund", which will
have about 50% in established “classical” SRI companies, primarily from
the environmental, successor energy, natural foods and alternative health
sectors. Up to 25% would be emerging small cap and microcap companies with
higher risk. The remaining stocks would be selected from relatively
clean industries, although some might fail some passive “sainthood” screens.
While we believe our TOTAL returns would be bench marked and respectable,
they may be less than those of our Jupiter investments, which are more unrestricted
in scope. I personally do not buy the current SRI line that there is no cost
to investing with a conscience. However, personally, I don't mind a small
sacrifice in portfolio returns in exchange for aligning my pocketbook with
the cosmos and helping the planet I live on.
Q: If I wish to withdraw cash from my account, do I need to notify you
first?
A: Since we carefully allocate cash levels, a large unanticipated withdrawal
of cash could mean we may be forced to sell stock at less than the best
price or that we will not have cash on hand to buy stocks when they reach
our target prices. We therefore ask that you let us know in advance
your needs. Naturally, should an emergency arise, we will do our best accommodate
your requirements.
Henry Weingarten (212) 949-7211 FAX: (212) 949-7274 money@afund.com
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