Capricorn FX
Capricorn is an established currency manager with a global client base that includes; Banks, Asset Allocators, Institutions, Investment Funds and High Net Worth Individuals. As of today, the company has more than 50 years of experience within the investment advisory arena, and manages over US$65 million in client assets. For the last eight years Capricorn has produced superior risk adjusted returns in its investment programs, trading high liquid currencies as managed accounts and offshore funds for Individual and Institutional clients
Vision
The vision behind Capricorn is to reach capacity for our currency strategies of US$ 500 million. To achieve this goal our aim is to provide premium investment programs that seek strong returns with low volatility and correlation to other investment vehicles. In order to strengthen our ability to add value to our clients’ portfolio, we choose to develop and maintain relationships with reputable financial institutions that are leaders in their field
Mission
To be recognised by our clients as a Currency Manager that consistently produces risk-adjusted returns in the top quartile of the alternative investment arena. To achieve our mission and reinforce our standing as a premium investment manager, firstly we will continue to adhere to and maintain the highest professional standards. Secondly, we will draw on the strengths of the leading financial institutions that we work closely with
Values
Named after the zodiacal sign of its founder, Capricorn embraces its traditional name traits as its values; ambition, pragmatism and discipline. These values help define a business culture that is unique for us, and we feel that distinguishes Capricorn as a niche investment boutique. Being able to apply these values in the way we work is essential to our success
History
As a proprietary trader for Smith Barney in Geneva during 1998, Mikkel Thorup found the backing from two clients to establish Capricorn. In the same year Capricorn Advisory Management Ltd. was founded with combined assets under management totaling US$ 1.85M. The Capricorn fxST (Growth) and (Aggressive) programs were traded with an initial amount of US$ 0.35M, and Capricorn Financials program (that is no longer traded) was seeded with US$ 1M. In addition to the three investment vehicles, a further US$ 0.5M was invested in Capital Guaranteed Products
Capricorn FX Funds List
