Steady FX growth resulting from solid
investment strategy and professional risk management

Aspen Trading Group’s approach to FX is a discretionary based approach that relies heavily on a combination of macro and technical analysis in order to spot opportunities.

While trade entry has a fair degree of discretion, we operate from a rigid set of rules for trade identification.

However, we feel that risk management is by far the most important aspect of our approach. Our aim is to provide alpha to our clients (returns over and above market returns) with minimal draw-down. Our clients are those who seek a disciplined approach that results in consistent performance. Risk is defined on each trade in advance as a percentage of the portfolio.

The program will trade among a basket of 55 currency pairs and crosses.

Aspen Managed Accounts

Modern investment theory is based on the premise that there is a direct relationship between the level of risk assumed and the level of return that can be expected in an investment program. In general, higher risk (i.e. volatility of return) is supposedly associated with higher returns. While our goal is to maximize client returns, we feel it does not need to come with an added level or risk or volatility.

As an actively traded account, we engage and retract from the market as conditions warrant, never trying to forecast beyond a time horizon that has little statistical relevance. The result is performance that aims for consistency without the commensurate draw-downs.

Additionally, holding a portion of ones investment portfolio in a managed currency program can provide not only portfolio diversification, but also a way to take part in capital appreciation with little to no correlation with traditional asset classes.

In sum, we do not work to a specific formula, but to a consistent methodology. As such, we look to produce results in absolute terms. Our day-to-day practice will never be to compete with an index or benchmark, but to assure the protection and enhancement of our clients’ assets. As such, there will be periods of time when returns will be modest and other times in which they may be extraordinary since, during different periods, opportunities may abound or may be scarce.