- The document describes an investment strategy focused on preferred stocks that aims to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated to fixed income and equities, with lower volatility than stocks. - Performance statistics for 2016-2015 show the strategy outperforming the S&P 500 with lower standard deviation, while the fund structure details management and redemption terms. - Charts show the strategy's NAV growth and rolling 12-month returns, demonstrating compound returns since inception in 2014.

1. Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD
2016 1.12% 1.65% 7.17% 3.92% 1.01% 4.14% 1.89% 1.59% -0.13% -0.74% -4.23% - 20.27%
2015 13.27% 2.65% 1.06% -0.26% -2.20% -6.23% 6.31% 1.02% -0.43% 8.74% 3.95% -0.60% 29.13%
2014 13.95% 14.34% 4.64% 17.80% 6.76% 1.89% 0.64% 7.63% -4.00% 7.27% 5.32% -2.06% 101.01%
Investment Philosophy
Investment Philosophy and Risk Mitigation
We seek to offer attractive risk adjusted performance through preferred stocks. Our
objective is to attain total returns that are uncorrelated to the US fixed income and equity
markets while providing diversification and risk reduction benefits to investors.
We exist to provide the opportunity for compounding growth with the benefit of preferred
securities' priority over common stocks for dividend payments and liquidation proceeds,
along with lower relative volatility.
The appealing characteristics of preferred stock serves as the foundation for our strategy.
The philosophy influencing our approach is the belief that preferred securities are an
attractive alternative to investors who desire the stability inherent to fixed income tools, as
well as the potential for appreciation that equities provide.
Performance Statistics
ALPS S&P 500
Cumulative Return 223.13% 34.91%
1 Year Return 39.87% 11.21%
3 Year Return: - -
5 Year Return: - -
Standard Deviation (Annual): 18.77% 14.39%
Standard Deviation (Monthly): 5.42% 4.15%
Downside Deviation: 1.70% 2.57%
Quantitative Statistics
ALPS S&P 500
Sharpe Ratio (Annualized): 2.14 0.51
Sortino: 2.08 0.22
ALPS vs S&P 500
Beta: 0.68
Alpha: 3.05
R: 0.52
R Squared: 0.27
Fund Structure
Inception January 2014
Investment Manager ALPS
Incentive Fee 20% of Net Return
Management Fee 2% of AUM
Lockup 3 months
Redemptions Quarterly with 30 days notice
Prime Broker Interactive Brokers
Legal Counsel Smeets Law
Fund Administrator Amicorp
Auditor RSM
Rolling 12 Month Performance
NAV Growth Since Fund Inception
The NAV graph is displaying compounding interest and not simple interest.
Aureus Wealth Management, LLC
Aureus Leveraged Preferred Strategy
1801 NE 123rd street, suite 314
North Miami, FL 33181
Tel: 786 837 5661
Direct: 561 358 8644
We aim to deliver superior portfolio management and investment
solutions to help our investors achieve their goals.
We are continually striving to deliver strong risk-adjusted performance,
maintain trust, and build long lasting relationships.
2017 7.53% - 7.53%