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Barclay’s database of currency traders is the latest addition to the Barclay suite of products and is the definitive source
for data on 152 currency funds and managed accounts.

Introduction

Valued at USD 1,500, the Barclay Currency Traders Database is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source for data on the performance of currency managers and their funds.

Updated monthly, The Barclay Currency Traders Database provides you with the latest performance data for more than 152 currency funds and managed accounts. Our month-end updates provide you with the up-to-date monthly returns and assets for more than 96% of our universe of currency managers within 30 days. No other currency manager database has as many managers, and no other database firm delivers such a high percentage of up-to-date data.

 

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New Functionality:
Downloadable Data Integrated With Online Reports

Online reports provide users with the most current information in a user friendly format. Use Excel to sort and filter the entire Currency Traders Database to find currency funds and managed accounts that match your criteria, then click on fund names and download professional, easy to read, 8 page reports with the most up-to-date information.

Download a sample to see how this new functionality works. Learn more about DataFinder Pro in our Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Key Benefits

  • Depth: The industry's largest and most comprehensive downloadable database of currency managers. Complete qualitative and quantitative fund and manager data is combined with historical data streams to provide the most comprehensive database related to currency trading.
  • Usability: Store and use the complete database on your PC. Sort and filter any field or combination of fields; a truly relational database assigning unique IDs to all funds, managers and persons
  • Accuracy: Reported direct from the source; refreshed each month with new funds, updated performance and assets, and important changes to fund and manager data
  • Transparency: Disclosure of holdings, allocations, fees, performance, assets, key contact persons, direct email addresses and more
  • Compatibility: Immediate download. Choose from native Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), Access (table), or our proprietary MAP format.

 

For Investors

Enhance and streamline the due diligence process and avoid costly mistakes. Easily sort and filter any field or combination of fields to compile a selection of funds and managers compatible with your objectives. Facilitates in-depth style and sector analysis, portfolio optimization and stress testing. Discloses underlying holdings, portfolio allocations, fees, investment minimums, historic monthly performance and assets, objectives, direct contact information and much more.

For Researchers

Get results quickly. Gain insight into key strategies, tactics and core competencies. Sort, filter and compare any field or combination of fields directly on your PC and export results directly to third-party applications. Key contact persons, job titles, direct emails and accurate data points ensure you get the best return on your subscription investment.

Fund Information

  • Legal name, domicile, status, inception date, currency and current assets in US Dollars
  • Investment minimums, accepted investor types, management, performance, redemption and other fee structures, subscription and redemption frequency and notice periods, lock-up periods, hurdle rates and high water marks
  • Investment objectives and unique features, primary, secondary and tertiary strategies and risk appetites, asset class and in-depth geographical exposure and focus, exchange listing and structural information
  • Reporting style, use of leverage and options, long and short exposure, primary and secondary benchmarks, margin/equity ratios, frequency of trading, last audit and K1 status
  • Monthly performance and monthly assets growth time series in both horizontal and vertical formats for ease of analysis
  • Portfolio allocations and instruments by name strategy and percentage of NAV
  • Fund administrator, advisor, custodian, prime broker and auditor, including key contact persons with phone number

Manager Information

  • Firm name, domicile, complete postal addresses, website and general email address
  • Multiple contact persons including job title, direct email, phone number and fax number
  • Assets under management and National Futures Association registration details

Current Database Snapshot

General
Global Hedge Fund FoF CTA Currency Contact
Number of reporting funds 6629 5676 2597 953 152 20693
Number of reporting management companies 2291 1720 479 571 113 8109
Number of funds added this month 60 51 15 9 0 60
Number of funds added in previous month 121 94 35 27 9 121
Annual refreshes 24 24 24 24 12 12
Cost (annual subscription) USD 6,000 USD 4,500 USD 2,000 USD 3,000 USD 1,500 USD 4,500
Distribution
Managers domiciled in USA 61.24% 59.19% 48.02% 67.43% 51.33% 64.10%
Managers domiciled in Europe 23.31% 23.95% 36.53% 21.37% 36.28% 19.94%
Managers domiciled in Caribbean 11.31% 12.44% 9.60% 7.88% 11.50% 3.98%
Managers domiciled in Rest of World 4.15% 4.42% 5.85% 3.33% 0.88% 11.98%
Funds domiciled in USA 33.61% 25.53% 15.29% 81.74% 80.26% 29.74%
Funds domiciled in Europe 16.55% 18.71% 29% 3.67% 5.92% 18.51%
Funds domiciled in Caribbean 47.17% 52.84% 54.06% 13.43% 13.82% 36.62%
Funds domiciled in Rest of World 2.67 % 2.92% 1.58% 1.15% 0.00% 15.13%
Fund Update Summary(Real Time)
% of Funds With September Returns 48.43% 43.40% 31.80% 75.79% 71.90%  
% of Funds With August Returns 97.32% 97.47% 96.94% 96.47% 92.81%  
Performance Reporting for - September 2008
Funds with positive ROR 23.49% 13.95% 3.97% 53.21% 54.55%  
Average positive ROR 4.21% 3.65% 2.24% 4.54% 3.12%  
Funds with negative ROR 76.51% 86.05% 96.03% 46.79% 45.45%  
Average negative ROR -7.72% -8.00% -6.09% -6.39% %  
Average ROR -4.92% -6.37% -5.76% -0.57% 0.02%  
Highest ROR 99.87% 61.81% 9.40% 99.87% 12.74%  
Median ROR -4.49% -5.54% -5.56% 0.32% 0.31%  
Lowest ROR -69.66% -65.83% -28.26% -69.66% -69.66%  
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