The world (and therefore the investing landscape) is changing more rapidly now than anytime in recent history. As such we believe its paramount that asset managers be constantly researching. The era of “big data” is upon us and investors need to ensure that they are utilizing it to their advantage. We have a dedicated research arm at IDX Insights devoted to research and innovation.
Ever since the ground-breaking work of Markowitz, investors have understood the link between underwriting risk in exchange for an expectation around return. Equally important is understanding how risks vary over time. Our Risk-Conscious approach isn’t designed to avoid risk. It seeks to only avoid “bad” risks…whether it’s bonds or bitcoin.
Our research focus means we rely heavily on an evidence-based approach to investment management. That means we are systematic, rules-based and rely on time-tested principles both academically and empirically. Many times, much of our methodology will be published in our papers or on our research site.
The IDX Risk-Managed Bitcoin Strategy Fund (BTIDX) seeks to Harvest the Volatility of the asset class via a rules-based, risk-managed approach to owning CME Bitcoin Futures and publicly traded Bitcoin Industry companies.
The IDX Risk-Managed Bitcoin Strategy Fund (BTIDX) seeks to mitigate the risk-of-loss (downside capture) relative to a long-only (passive) exposure to the asset class.
The IDX Risk-Managed Bitcoin Strategy Fund (BTIDX) is a US Mutual Fund regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and unlike owning Bitcoin (BTC) directly, the IDX Risk-Managed Bitcoin Strategy Fund (BTIDX) can be owned in US brokerage accounts and US retirement accounts held at US custodians.
The Fund does not invest directly in or hold bitcoin.The price of bitcoin futures contracts should be expected to differ from the current cash price of bitcoin, which is sometimes referred to as the “spot” price of bitcoin. Consequently, the performance of the Fund should be expected to perform differently from the spot price of bitcoin. These differences could be significant. Bitcoin and bitcoin futures contracts are a relatively new asset class and are subject to unique and substantial risks, including the risk that the value of the Fund’s investments could decline rapidly, including to zero. Bitcoin and bitcoin futures contracts have historically been more volatilethan traditional asset classes. You should be prepared to lose your entire investment.
The IDX Commodity Opportunities Fund (COIDX) seeks to opportunistically participate in commodities markets and related companies, both long and short.
The IDX Commodity Opportunities Fund (COIDX) has the potential to make money in any environment, including when commodities may be out of favor.
The IDX Commodity Opportunities Fund (COIDX) provides managed exposure to commodities for investors who seek exposure to the asset class but don’t want long-only exposure and don’t want to manage futures contracts themselves.
Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC which is not affiliated with IDX Funds or IDX Advisors LLC. There are risks involved with investing including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee investment returns or eliminate the risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, please visit the fund page to download a prospectus online or here. Read the fund’s prospectus carefully before you invest.
The BTIDX Fund actively invests in bitcoin futures contracts and other instruments that provide exposure to bitcoin futures. The Fund is a new mutual fund and has a limited history of operations for investors to evaluate. Additional risks associated with the Fund include, but are not limited to: Futures Risk: The Fund’s use of futures involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in futures involve leverage, which means a small percentage of assets invested in futures can have a disproportionately large impact on the Fund. Concentration Risk: The Fund is concentrated in the Bitcoin industry. The Fund’s concentrated investment exposure involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing in a fund with exposure to a broader range of industries. The concentration risk of the Fund includes, but is not limited to, the potential for greater volatility and the potential for greater loss of investment capital than a diversified fund. The Fund may be susceptible to financial, economic, political or market events, as well as government regulation, impacting the Bitcoin industry. Fluctuations in the price of Cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin and Bitcoin industry companies, often dramatically affects the profitability of the Bitcoin Industry and therefore potentially the Fund. Cryptocurrency Risk: Cryptocurrency (notably, Bitcoin), often referred to as “virtual currency” or “digital currency,” operates as a decentralized, peer-to-peer financial exchange and value storage that is used like money. The Fund may have concentrated exposure to Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, indirectly through an investment in CME Bitcoin Futures and vehicles that the fund’s manager, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines to be Bitcoin Industry companies or investments. Cryptocurrencies operate without central authority or banks and are not backed by any government.
The COIDX Fund is a new mutual fund and has a limited history of operations for investors to evaluate. Additional risks associated with the Fund include, but are not limited to: Investment Concentration Risk: The Fund is concentrated in Commodity Futures and Commodity Industry companies. The Fund’s concentrated investment exposure involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing in a fund with exposure to a broader range of industries. The concentration risk of the Fund includes, but is not limited to, the potential for greater volatility and the potential for greater loss of investment capital than a diversified fund. The Fund may be susceptible to financial, economic, political or market events, as well as government regulation, impacting the Commodity industry. Fluctuations in the price of Commodities often dramatically affects the profitability of the Commodities Industry and therefore potentially the Fund. Futures Risk: The Fund’s use of futures involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in futures involve leverage, which means a small percentage of assets invested in futures can have a disproportionately large impact on the Fund.
Other risks associated with investing in the funds include: Geographic Concentration Risk: The Funds may be particularly susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting countries within the specific geographic regions in which the Fund invests. Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations. Leverage Risk: The value of your investment may be more volatile if the Fund borrows or uses instruments, such as derivatives, that have a leveraging effect on the Fund’s portfolio. Equity Market Risk: Equity markets can be volatile, and the prices of common stocks can fluctuate significantly. Derivatives Risk: The use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Foreign Investment Risk: Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments, including adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, less liquidity, greater volatility, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. Portfolio Turnover Risk: The frequency of the Funds transactions will vary from year to year. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in a Funds performance. ETF Risk: ETFs are subject to investment advisory fees and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Fund. As a result, your cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. ETFs are listed on national stock exchanges and are traded like stocks listed on an exchange. Model and Data Risk: Given the complexity of the investments and strategies of the Fund, the adviser relies heavily on quantitative models and information and data both proprietary as well as supplied by third parties (“Models and Data”). Models and Data are used to rank securities and derivatives, provide risk management insights, and to assist in managing the Fund’s investments.
