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1 Multi-Manager Foreign Exchange Fund 01

2 The Quantum Managed FX Fund is a multi-manager UCITS investment vehicle that focuses on trading the worldwide currency markets. At Quantum, we pride ourselves on searching for the best fund managers across the globe, with one common objective: to deliver optimal long-term performance to our investors. To learn more about the Quantum Managed FX Fund and its investment strategy, please refer to this document or contact us on the details listed below: +44 (0) or support@quantumwms.co.uk 02

3 Risk Notice / Disclaimers The distribution of this document does not constitute an offer or solicitation. Any investment in The Quantum Managed FX Fund (the Fund ), a sub-fund of the Diversified Multi-Manager Platform Fund plc (the Company ) should be based on the full details, including all investment risks, contained in the Fund s Supplemental Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document, which together with the Company s Prospectus form the investor s contract with the Company. Information given in this document has been obtained from, or based upon, sources believed to be reliable and accurate although the Company does not accept liability for the accuracy of the contents. The Company will be registered and regulated in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland as an open ended UCITS investment company with variable share capital and having segregated liability between sub-funds. This notice shall not be construed as an offer of sale in the sub-fund. WHILE APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND FOR REVIEW, THE COMPANY AND FUND HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORISED AS A UCITS AND IS THEREFORE NOT REGULATED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND FOR SALE. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR THE RECIPIENT ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE FORWARDED TO ANY OTHER PERSON. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. SHARES IN THE FUND MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE CENTRAL BANK OR IRELAND AUTHORISATION BECOMES EFFECTIVE AND A REGISTRATION APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO MARKET THE SHARES IN EACH RELEVANT JURISDICTION. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISER. 03

4 Introduction to Quantum The Diversified Multi-Manager Platform Structure chart of the Fund About the Foreign Exchange Market Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund Our Multi-Manager Team Forex trading strategies Risk Management Our competitive advantage On-going review process Manager selection and review process Fund Terms / Our Partners Summary Contact information 04

5 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Quantum Wealth Management Solutions Limited (Quantum) was formed with the ambition of developing a highly dynamic and professional financial services distribution company that offers a range of exclusive and innovative solutions to wealth management professionals globally, enabling them to enhance their own client value propositions. Considered experts in what we do, we are dedicated to our clients and provide expert opinion whenever it s needed. The partners have a combined experience of over 50 years ensuring a consistency of process which sets us apart from many of our peers. Meet The Team Paul Hilton - Paul has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his Investment Sales and Marketing career with Old Mutual in 88, moving to M&G in 96. In 20 Paul joined UBS Wealth Management as an Associate Director. He has an eye for detail and ensures that the necessary systems are in place to provide our intermediary relationships with first class service. Paul holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC). Matthew Welsh - Matthew also has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he built - and ran - the UK intermediary business at UBS Wealth Management- where he was an Executive Director for 9 years. Prior, he was a Regional Director and IFA at the chartered accountants PKF Financial Planning. Matthew is a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS), Holder of the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and a former winner of the Planned Savings IFA of the Year awards.

6 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information The Quantum Managed FX Fund is a sub-fund of the Diversified Multi-Manager UCITS Platform PLC (the Platform Fund ). The company will be authorised in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The company is an umbrella fund structure with segregated liability between sub-funds and will, upon its authorisation, conform to the European Community s UCITS* Regulations 20. The company s umbrella structure is designed to offer investors an innovative product range of sub-funds and access to specialist investment strategies. The regulated fund format gives investors a quality hallmark in fund management, risk control and investment diversification. * Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities

7 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Diversified Multi-Manager UCITS Platform Plc. Ballybunion Capital Investment Manager Custodian Our Service Providers

8 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Foreign exchange (Forex) is the cross-country exchange of currencies and is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. With an estimated $4 trillion in currencies traded in a single day the Forex market eclipses the trading of other types of securities. G Currencies United States - US Dollar (USD) United Kingdom - Great British Pound (GBP) Canada - Canadian Dollar (CAD) France - Euro (EUR) Germany - Euro (EUR) Italy - Euro (EUR) Japan - Japanese Yen (JPY) Netherlands - (EUR) Sweden - Swedish Krona (SEK) Belgium - Euro (EUR) Switzerland - Swiss Franc (CHF) The foreign exchange market is unique because of the following characteristics: 1. Huge trading volume representing the largest asset class in the world, providing high liquidity; 2. Geographical diversification; 3. Foreign Exchange trading has increased by 20% between and doubled between Long-established and operational 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, the Forex market is a highly effective market to trade. 5. Low correlation to other asset classes, especially in times of high market turbulence.

9 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund?. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information The Quantum Managed FX Fund is a specialised multi-manager investment product that brings together the strength and expertise of different investment managers and advisers all under one sub-fund. By selecting different managers with proven styles and strengths, the fund provides you with a broad portfolio of investments, superior diversification, enhanced risk management and access to some of the best specialists in the FX industry. What s more, the Quantum multi-manager strategy offers all the benefits of a managed fund plus attractive potential returns, affordability and the convenience of being able to blend different investment strategies and trading styles in a single vehicle.

10 . Our Multi-Manager Team. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Comprising different managers and advisers, each with distinct risk-return profiles, the Quantum Managed FX Fund caters to a comprehensive range of investor styles and requirements. Selected for their high level of expertise in currency trading, each manager of the fund has an in-depth understanding of what drives performance and brings expert opinion to the fund selection process. Each manager has their own objectives, but collectively the Quantum Managed FX Fund targets % - 20% per annum. In accordance with UCITS rules, the fund also conforms to a maximum value at risk* (VAR) of 20%. * (1 month, 99% confidence)

11 . Forex trading strategies Introduction to Quantum The Diversified Multi-Manager Platform Structure chart of the Fund About the Foreign Exchange Market Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund Our Multi-Manager Team Forex trading strategies Risk Management Our competitive advantage On-going review process Manager selection and review process Fund Terms / Our Partners Summary Contact information Typical Forex Investment Strategies Trend trading: The trader attempts to profit by going with the current established trend, buying into an uptrend or selling in a down trend. Swing trading: The trader attempts to catch the reversal of the last trend and hold the position until the current trend ends and once again reverses. Pivot trading: Every trading period, whether daily, weekly or monthly, can be used to calculate Pivot levels relevant to the next period; a Pivot level, 2 support and 2 resistance levels. The trader will use these points to enter or exit trades. Fibonacci trading: A specific movement in the market will give rise to several Fibonacci levels. The calculated retracement levels are used to enter a trade in the direction of the original movement. The calculated extension levels are used to take positions in the opposite direction of the original movement. Harmonic trading: Here the strategy looks for repeating patterns in the market and to trade accordingly, following the previous patterns. Breakout trading: This covers a realm of scenarios and indicators. Basic breakout trading will involve taking a position in the direction with which the market exits a given range. Indicators can be used to determine, for example, if the most recent volatility exceeds the normal level over a given period and would give rise to a position in this direction. Fade trading: This is the opposite of breakout trading. The position will be taken in the opposite direction to the breakout movement. Scalping: This strategy attempts to take small profits whilst the market is trapped in a trading range. The Quantum Managed FX Fund blends together different trading strategies.

12 . More about Forex trading strategies Typical broad style classes of FX Manager 01. Introduction to Quantum The Diversified Multi-Manager Platform Structure chart of the Fund About the Foreign Exchange Market Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund Our Multi-Manager Team More about Forex trading strategies Risk Management Our competitive advantage On-going review process Manager selection and review process Fund Terms / Our Partners Summary Contact information 12 Systematic momentum / trend following Macro discretionary Model-driven or systematic macro SMO MD MS Medium-to longer-term trend followers and managers that rely on pattern recognition or some price-based system. Discretionary managers relying on a variant of factors, including price and economic and monetary inputs. Managers that trade based on some model or systematic process but relying on factors other than price, including economic and monetary inputs. Short-term ST Managers having an average trade duration of less than 3 days, typically based on price movement. Options (gamma) trading GT Options traders (note: naked option sellers, covered put sellers, covered call sellers are typically not included). FX carry and yield trading CS Managers whose prime goal is appreciation from the interest income and not the rise or fall of the underlying currencies. The Quantum Managed FX Fund blends together different trading styles. 12

13 . Risk Management. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information 20 With investor comfort paramount, the Quantum Managed FX Fund offers investor security in the following ways: UCITS regulated - The Fund Investment positions will be uses a systematic approach to mainly in G currencies. actively reduce risk at source and incorporate tried and tested Draw-downs are not expected risk management techniques to exceed 20%. into our overall trading strategy. Only cash settled (t+2) spot The Fund employs stringent risk foreign exchange transactions controls on all investments and will be used by the managers; offers diversification across multiple no derivatives trading (unless managers and trading strategies. for hedging purposes) or other investment funds will be used. Dynamic stop-losses and relative hedging are utilized to reflect directional bias.

14 . Our competitive advantage. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Successfully investing in today s fund market requires lateral thinking, proven methodology and a wealth of industry experience. The Quantum Managed FX Fund is proud to offer all of this and more. We pride ourselves on a focused approach and our multi-manager structure assures a FX investment portfolio that best suits most clients needs. The proprietary knowledge and stringent investment process of our unique team of managers and advisers ensures that your investments are working to their best possible advantage. Our managers and advisers are all asset-class specialists, each bringing a profound depth of industry knowledge; our systems are robust and our managers and advisers have long-standing experience of delivering optimum performance.

15 . Ongoing review process. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Individually talented and collectively a powerhouse, the Quantum Managed FX Fund is committed to delivering the best FX fund possible. We have an unwavering desire for success and believe that the foundations for this success lie in our strong team culture, dedication to values and unbeatable expertise: Our team - We bring together a group of highly skilled, forward-looking fund managers, advisers and wealth management professionals committed to the success of the Quantum Managed FX Fund. Our values When selecting and deselecting investment managers and advisers for the Quantum Managed FX Fund a rigorous and fully transparent process is followed. Our expertise Quantum brings together some of the best minds in the business but that doesn t mean we stop there, we constantly test and retest to verify the strength of our methodology.

16 . Manager selection and review process. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information STEP 5 On-going review STEP 1 Identify potential managers and advisers On-going review process at quarterly board meetings STEP 2 Extensive due diligence STEP 4 Selection and capital allocation STEP 3 In-depth interviews

17 . Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information Minimum investment,000 (min top up 1,000) Annual management fee 2% Performance fee 20% with high water mark NAV Daily Dealing Daily Share Classes USD, GBP, EUR Our Partners The following service providers have been engaged by the fund to ensure the highest levels of professional standards: Apex Fund Services - Fund Administrator Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Custodian Walkers - Legal Kinetic Partners - UCITS Compliance and Risk Management Carne Group - Corporate Governance Deloitte - Audit Ballybunion Capital - Investment Manager

18 . Summary. Why invest in a Multi-Manager Fund. Our Multi-Manager Team. Forex trading strategies. Risk Management. Our competitive advantage. On-going review process. Manager selection and review process. Summary. Contact information The Quantum Managed FX Fund aims to deliver returns of %-20% per annum by trading mainly G currency pairs. A multi-manager approach will be used to provide a blend of trading styles and techniques which will provide diversification and enhanced risk management. Low correlation to other asset classes, especially in times of high market turbulence. Most traded and most liquid of all asset classes. Maximum drawdown not expected to exceed 20%. Daily liquidity will be provided.

19 . Contact information Quantum Wealth Management Solutions Limited is the sole distributor and investment advisor to the fund. Tel: +44 (0) support@quantumwms.co.uk