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Item 1. Cover Page
3J Capital Partners LTD
For Separately Managed Accounts
Av Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2954 – CJ 52,
Jardim Paulistano,
São Paulo, Brazil 01451-901
Telephone: +55 (11) 99637-6317
https://www.3jcapital.com.br/
March 9, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of 3J Capital
Partners LTD. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
+55 (11) 99637-6317. The information in this brochure has not been approved by or verified by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
3J Capital Partners LTD is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or
training.
Additional information about 3J Capital Partners LTD is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2. MATERIAL CHANGES
In this Item 2, the Investment Manager is required to discuss any material changes that have been
made since its last filing, dated February 20, 2025. Since the last filing, however, the Investment
Manager has made no material changes. The Investment Manager has only made minor, non-
material changes to update the amount of Discretionary Assets in Item 4.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
ITEM 1.
COVER PAGE ........................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2.
MATERIAL CHANGES ............................................................................................. 2
ITEM 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 3
ITEM 4.
ADVISORY BUSINESS .............................................................................................. 4
ITEM 5.
FEES AND COMPENSATION .................................................................................... 5
ITEM 6.
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES .................................................................................. 6
ITEM 7.
TYPES OF CLIENTS ................................................................................................. 6
ITEM 8.
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS .......... 7
ITEM 9.
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION.............................................................................. 11
ITEM 10.
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ........................ 11
ITEM 11.
CODE OF ETHICS; PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS ........................ 12
ITEM 12.
BROKERAGE PRACTICES ...................................................................................... 13
ITEM 13.
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ........................................................................................ 14
ITEM 14.
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ............................................ 14
ITEM 15.
CUSTODY & ACCOUNT STATEMENTS ................................................................. 15
ITEM 16.
INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................... 15
ITEM 17.
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................... 15
ITEM 18.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................... 15
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Item 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
The Investment Manager
3J Capital Partners LTD (the “Investment Manager”) was organized on October 25, 2017
and began its advisory business in 2017.
The owners of the Investment Manager are Joao Ferrari (20%), Joao Vicente (20%), Joao
Serrado (20%), Fabio Kaufmann (20%), and Tatiana Erhardt (20%).
Advisory Services
Pursuant to portfolio management agreements (“IMAs”), the Investment Manager serves as
the investment manager of one or more separately managed accounts (“SMAs”). On behalf of the
SMAs, the Investment Manager provides day-to-day investment and portfolio management services.
The Investment Manager is solely responsible for the investment decisions and performance of the
SMAs.
SMA assets will be primarily invested in, and the Investment Manager will render advice
primarily concerning, stocks, bonds, units of investment funds, hedge funds and hedge fund of funds,
notes, structured products, money market securities, fixed-term deposits, fiduciary deposits, as well
as any other form of investment of a banking nature, and occasionally other assets as described in
each IMA. Each IMA may also limit the range of investments the Investment Manager may select
for any SMA.
Leverage may be employed in SMA unless otherwise specified by the applicable IMA.
The Investment Manager does not limit its investment management services to any specific
product or investment vehicle and may use without limitation stocks, bonds, units of investment
funds, hedge funds and hedge fund of funds, notes, structured products, money market securities,
fixed-term deposits, fiduciary deposits, as well as any other form of investment of a banking nature,
and occasionally other assets as described in each IMA.
Client-Focused Investment Advice
The Investment Manager tailors its advice to each SMA according to the individual needs of
the client, taking into account the client’s risk appetite and investment goals.
However, clients cannot impose restrictions on specific investments made in their SMA,
except as described in the relevant IMA, and clients will not be given an opportunity to give their
prior approval to trades or investments.
No Wrap Fee Program
The Investment Manager does not sponsor or participate in a wrap fee program.
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Discretionary Assets
The Investment Manager has investment discretion over all of its clients’ assets, which totaled
approximately $ 237,955,686 as of March 9, 2026, approximately $ 232,681,714 of which is invested
in SMAs. The Investment Manager does not currently manage any client assets on a non-
discretionary basis.
Item 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
Compensation; Negotiability
Each client may be charged by the Investment Manager a management fee (the
“Management Fee”). The Management Fee, if any, will be charged, either in arrears or in advance,
and paid as of such dates, whether monthly, quarterly, etc., as described in the client’s IMA. If the
Investment Manager charges a Management Fee, then the Management Fee will generally range
from 0.15% to 1.0% on an annual basis as described in the client’s IMA, depending to a great extent
on the size of the assets deposited by the client in the SMA.
The Management Fee is negotiable. The fees described above may be paid directly to the
Investment Manager or one of its related persons, as specified in the client’s IMA.
Deduction of the Management Fee
Management Fees are deducted directly from each SMA by the administrator or other
custodian at the regular intervals described in a client’s IMA or may be invoiced on the regular
schedule outlined in the IMA.
Other Fees and Expenses
Each SMA is responsible for its own expenses and fees, including: legal, compliance,
administrator, audit, and accounting expenses (including third party accounting services); investment
expenses such as commissions, research fees, and expenses; interest on margin accounts and other
indebtedness; borrowing charges on securities sold short; custodial fees; bank service fees; and any
other expenses related to the purchase, sale, or transmittal of SMA assets.
Blue Castle Capital Management LLP (“Blue Castle”), an appointed representative of Profin
Partners Limited and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom, is under
common control with the Investment Manager (See Item 10 – Related Persons below). Generally,
under a client’s IMA, the Investment Manager can purchase or sell securities and other investments
in a client’s account through Blue Castle, which receives a commission on such trades that generally
is equal to 0.5-1.5% of full offer/full bid. Depending on market conditions, including liquidity,
execution, volatility and other pricing sensitivities, the commission could be higher or lower. When
the Investment Manager is directing your account and your transactions to Blue Castle or another
broker-dealer, you may not receive the most favorable execution price on your transactions, which
may cost you more money. If the Investment Manager and Blue Castle were treated on a
consolidated basis (i.e. a “Controlled Group”), then commissions and other compensation for the
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sale of investment products recommended by the Investment Manager would constitute the primary
compensation received by the Controlled Group. Any client may purchase investment products that
the Investment Manager recommends through other brokers or agents that are not affiliated with
the Investment Manager.
If the Investment Manager purchases or sells securities and other investments through Blue
Castle for an account, then the Investment Manager does not charge a Management Fee in respect
of such account. While such commissions are not passed through to the Investment Manager, they
create a conflict of interest because Blue Castle is under common control with the Investment
Manager and the client may be able to obtain similar services from other providers at a lower cost.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Investment Manager recognizes its fiduciary responsibility
to place your interests above ours and that other compensation received by us, or an affiliate, from
other sources presents a conflict of interest and could be looked upon by you as an incentive for us
to recommend products or services based on compensation rather than your financial needs.
Therefore, we have taken steps to mitigate away or reduce these conflicts, and the Investment
Manager and its associated persons will always work in the best interest of each client.
Additionally, clients have agreed to limit the liability of the Investment Manager and its
members, officers, employees, and affiliates as described in the client’s IMA.
Further information about the brokerage relationships of SMAs may be found in Item 12,
herein.
Item 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
The Investment Manager does not currently charge performance fees to any SMA.
Item 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
The Investment Manager will open SMAs for clients who meet certain minimum net worth
criteria gathered by the Investment Manager. An investment in an SMA is suitable only for
sophisticated investors that are aware of, and can afford, the risks involved in the SMA and have the
ability and willingness to accept (i) the illiquid nature of an investment in an SMA and (ii) the risk of
loss of all or a substantial portion of their interest in an SMA. The Investment Manager may, in its
sole discretion, reject a prospective client for any reason.
The Investment Manager’s SMA clients may include individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations or other business entities, investment companies, and certain other
investors.
The Investment Manager may accept investments from individual retirement accounts,
Keogh plans, and other entities that are subject to the prohibited transaction provisions of Section
4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, the
Investment Manager may accept investments from retirement plans or entities whose assets are
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subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”),
on a case-by-case basis.
There is no absolute minimum initial investment the Investment Manager will accept to open
an SMA.
Item 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS
The following discussion has been purposefully left broad; clients should carefully review the
Statement of Characteristics and Guidelines, or related material, describing their SMA’s investment
objectives and strategies and speak with the Investment Manager regarding their own goals and
tolerance for risk.
Investment Objectives and Strategies
The objective of SMAs is to make investments that generate attractive returns over time.
SMAs may include industry benchmark targets. The investment strategy of SMAs may include
income generation or trading profits, among other strategies.
Material Risks of Investment Strategy
Separately managed accounts with the Investment Manager may be deemed to be highly
speculative investments and should be considered only as a supplement to an overall investment
program. The SMAs are not intended as a complete investment program. An investment in an
SMA manifests the investor’s acknowledgement of the risks involved. SMAs are suitable only for
sophisticated persons who are able to bear the economic risk of the loss of their entire investment
in their SMA and who have a limited need for liquidity in their investment. There can be no
assurances or guarantees that an SMA’s investment objectives will be achieved or that a client will
not lose all or a portion of their investment in their SMA. Additionally, clients should be aware that
an investment in an SMA is likely (assuming the SMA achieves its objectives) to create taxable
income or tax liabilities in excess of cash distributions to pay such liabilities. Prospective clients
should consult with their own independent legal, tax, and financial advisors before investing in an
SMA. Though by no means comprehensive, exhaustive, or all-inclusive, the following list of risk
factors and conflicts of interest should be carefully evaluated before making an investment in an
SMA.
Material Risks of Investment Program
Securities Investment Risks. The Investment Manager may invest SMA assets in U.S. and
international equities. The identification of investment opportunities in securities is a difficult task,
and there are no assurances that such opportunities will be successfully recognized by the Investment
Manager. While investments in securities offer opportunities for significant capital appreciation,
these investments involve a high degree of financial risk and can result in substantial losses. Returns
generated from a SMA’s investments may not adequately compensate for the business and financial
risks assumed. It is likely that major economic events could severely disrupt the market for such
securities and may have an adverse impact on the value of such securities. SMAs may make certain
speculative investments in securities which the Investment Manager believes to be undervalued;
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however, there are no assurances that the securities purchased will in fact be undervalued. In
addition, SMAs may be required to hold such securities for a substantial period of time before
realizing their anticipated value. During this period, a portion of the SMA’s funds would be
committed to the securities purchased, thus possibly preventing the SMA from investing in other
opportunities.
Exchange-Traded Funds. The Investment Manager may invest in exchange-traded funds,
which is a company that may invest in any number of securities, bonds, commodities, or other
investment assets and is subject to SEC registration and regulations, primarily under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Shares
in an exchange-traded fund are generally not redeemable, meaning the issuing company has no
obligation to redeem shares upon request by the shareholder. As shares of exchange-traded funds
are traded publicly in the markets, the prices of such shares may vary widely from their NAV, the
risk being that once purchased, shares may never realize a price equal to or greater than their NAV.
Short Sales. The Investment Manager may sell securities short. Short selling involves the
sale of a security that an SMA does not own and must borrow in order to make delivery in the hope
of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. In order to make delivery to its
purchaser, the SMA must borrow securities from a third party lender. The SMA subsequently
returns the borrowed securities to the lender by delivering to the lender the securities it receives in
the transaction or by purchasing securities in the open market. The SMA must generally pledge
cash with the lender equal to the market price of the borrowed securities. This deposit may be
increased or decreased in accordance with changes in the market price of the borrowed securities.
During the period in which the securities are borrowed, the lender typically retains his right to receive
interest and dividends accruing to the securities. In exchange, in addition to lending the securities,
the lender generally pays the SMA a fee for the use of the SMA’s cash. This fee is based on
prevailing interest rates, the availability of the particular security for borrowing and other market
factors. Theoretically, securities sold short are subject to unlimited risk of loss because there is no
limit on the price that a security may appreciate before the short position is closed. In addition, the
supply of securities that can be borrowed fluctuates from time to time. The SMA may be subject
to losses if a security lender demands return of the lent securities and an alternative lending source
cannot be found.
Asset-Backed Securities. The Investment Manager may also invest in asset-backed
securities, including mortgage-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are fixed-income securities
that are backed by cash-generating assets as collateral. Such securities are subject to interest rate risk,
where the value of the assets fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rate levels. Additionally,
default rates on loans used as collateral are highly unpredictable, making the value of asset-backed
securities very volatile.
Fixed-Income Securities. The Investment Manager may invest in fixed-income securities.
Among other securities, fixed-income securities include: bonds, notes, and debentures issued by
U.S. corporations, and asset-backed securities. These securities may pay fixed, variable, or floating
rates of interest, and may include zero coupon obligations. Fixed-income securities are subject to
the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on its obligations and are
subject to price volatility resulting from, among other things, interest rate sensitivity, market
perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer, and general market liquidity. The Investment
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Manager may invest in both investment grade and non-investment grade (commonly known as junk
bonds) debt securities. Non-investment grade debt securities in the lowest rating categories may
involve a substantial risk of default or may be in default. Adverse changes in economic conditions
or developments regarding the individual issuer are more likely to cause price volatility and weaken
the capacity of the issuers of non-investment grade debt securities to make principal and interest
payments than issuers of higher grade debt securities. In addition, the market for lower grade debt
securities may be thinner and less active than for higher grade debt securities.
Private Placements and Private Companies. The Investment Manager may make private
placements in public companies and investments in private companies. Such private placements
and investments in private companies may be difficult to value and the resale market may be limited
or illiquid, making liquidation of these assets difficult.
Limited Offerings. The Investment Manager may invest SMA assets in small and/or
unseasoned companies with small market capitalizations, including through initial public offerings
and secondary offerings. While smaller companies generally have greater potential for rapid growth,
they often involve higher risks because they may lack the management experience, financial
resources, product diversification, and competitive strength of larger companies. In addition, in
many instances, the frequency and volume of their trading may be substantially lower than is typical
of larger companies. As a result, the securities of smaller companies may be subject to wider price
fluctuations. When making large sales, an SMA may have to sell portfolio holdings at discounts from
quoted prices or may have to make a series of small sales over an extended period of time due to
such lower trading volumes of smaller company securities. The Investment Manager will seek to
ascertain the acceptability of risk and reward before making these investments.
Cash and Money Market Positions. Although the Investment Manager intends for SMAs
to be active in the U.S. markets, they may not be fully invested at any particular time and the
Investment Manager may increase SMAs’ cash or money market position to up to 100% of their
assets when the Investment Manager deems it prudent or when a defensive position is warranted in
light of market conditions. During such times, SMAs will not participate in market advances or
declines to the extent that they would have if SMAs had been fully or partially invested in U.S. equity
markets.
Market Risks
Emerging Market Risks. Foreign markets can be significantly more volatile than domestic
markets, especially in developing countries, and this volatility is often compounded by the fluctuation
of currency exchange rates, potentially impacting losses and profits from investing in foreign markets.
Additionally, foreign markets may be less regulated and lack the level of transparency common in
domestic markets, increasing the risk that an SMA might suffer financial loss from fraud or other
deceptive practices.
Concentration of Investments. Investment management agreements generally do not limit
the amount of an SMA’s assets that may be invested in a single company, security, country, industry,
or sector. Due to the Investment Manager’s investment strategy, it is possible that a significant
amount of an SMA’s equity could be invested in the securities of only a few companies. The
concentration of an SMA’s portfolio in a small number of issuers or in any one industry would
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subject the SMA to a greater degree of risk with respect to the failure of one or a few issuers or with
respect to economic downturns in relation to such industry.
Leverage. When deemed appropriate by the Investment Manager and subject to applicable
regulations, the Investment Manager may use leverage in SMA investments, including the use of
borrowed funds. While such strategies and techniques increase the opportunity to achieve higher
returns on the amounts invested, they also increase the risk of loss. To the extent the Investment
Manager purchases securities with borrowed funds, an SMA’s net assets will tend to increase or
decrease at a greater rate than if borrowed funds are not used. The level of interest rates generally,
and the rates at which such funds may be borrowed in particular, could affect the operating results
of SMAs. If the interest expense on borrowings were to exceed the net return on the portfolio
securities purchased with borrowed funds, an SMA’s use of leverage would result in a lower rate of
return than if the SMA were not leveraged. If the amount of borrowings which an SMA may have
outstanding at any one time is large in relation to its capital, fluctuations in the market value of the
SMA’s portfolios will have disproportionately large effects in relation to the SMA’s capital and the
possibilities for profit and the risk of loss will therefore be increased. Any investment gains made
with the additional monies borrowed will generally cause the net asset value of an SMA to rise more
rapidly than would otherwise be the case. Conversely, if the investment performance of the
additional moneys borrowed fails to cover their cost to the SMA, the net asset value of the SMA will
generally decline faster than would otherwise be the case. Certain trading and investment activities
of the Investment Manager may be subject to the Federal Reserve Bank’s (FRB) margin
requirements which are computed each day. When the market value of a particular open position
changes to a point where the margin on deposit does not satisfy maintenance margin requirements,
a “margin call” on the customer is made. If the customer does not deposit additional funds with
the broker to meet the margin call within a reasonable time, the customers’ position may be closed
out. In the event of a precipitous drop in the value of the assets in an SMA, the Investment Manager
might not be able to liquidate the SMA’s assets quickly enough to pay off the margin debt and might
suffer mandatory liquidation of positions in a declining market at relatively low prices, incurring
substantial losses. With respect to the Investment Manager’s trading activities, SMAs, and not the
clients personally, will be subject to margin calls. Overall, the use of leverage, while providing the
opportunity for a higher return on investments, also increases the volatility of such investments and
the risk of loss. Investors should be aware that an investment program utilizing leverage is inherently
more speculative, with a greater potential for losses, than a program that does not utilize leverage.
Trading Limitations. For all securities listed on a securities exchange, the exchange generally
has the right to suspend or limit trading under certain circumstances. Such suspensions or limits
could render certain strategies difficult to complete or continue and subject SMAs to loss. Also,
such a suspension could render it impossible for the Investment Manager to liquidate positions and
thereby expose SMAs to potential losses.
Competition. The securities industry and the varied strategies and techniques to be engaged
in by the Investment Manager are extremely competitive and each involves a degree of risk. The
Investment Manager will compete with firms, including many of the larger securities and investment
banking firms, which have substantially greater financial resources and research staffs.
Market Volatility. The profitability of SMAs substantially depends upon the Investment
Manager correctly assessing the future price movements of stocks, bonds , and other securities and
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the movements of interest rates. The Investment Manager cannot guarantee that it will be successful
in accurately predicting price and interest rate movements.
Interest Rate Risk. Generally, the value of fixed income securities will change inversely with
changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the market value of fixed income securities tends to
decrease. Conversely, as interest rates fall, the market value of fixed income securities tends to
increase. This risk will be greater for long-term securities than for short-term securities.
Accuracy of Public Information. The Investment Manager selects investments for SMAs,
in part, on the basis of information and data filed by issuers with various government regulators or
made directly available to the Investment Manager by the issuers or through sources other than the
issuers. Although the Investment Manager evaluates all such information and data and ordinarily
seeks independent corroboration when the Investment Manager considers it is appropriate and
reasonably available, the Investment Manager is not in a position to confirm the completeness,
genuineness or accuracy of such information and data, and in some cases, complete and accurate
information is not available.
Risk of Default or Bankruptcy of Third Parties. The Investment Manager may engage in
transactions in securities and financial instruments that involve counterparties. Under certain
conditions, an SMA could suffer losses if a counterparty to a transaction were to default or if the
market for certain securities and/or financial instruments were to become illiquid. In addition, the
SMA could suffer losses if there were a default or bankruptcy by certain other third parties, including
brokerage firms and banks with which the SMA does business, or to which securities have been
entrusted for custodial purposes.
Item 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
The Investment Manager and its principals have no disciplinary history or record.
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Item 10.
Related Persons
The Investment Manager is under common control with, and has the same owners as, 3J
Gestora de Recursos Ltda, a foreign investment manager regulated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission of Brazil (CVM), 3J Consultoria em Investimentos Ltda, a foreign investment adviser
regulated by CVM, 3J Empresa de Investimento SA a foreign investment manager regulated by the
Securities Market Commission of Portugal, and Blue Castle (defined above). Mr. Ferrari and Mr.
Vicente are approved persons of Blue Castle. Therefore, representatives of the Investment Manager
are also representatives of Blue Castle.
When effecting brokerage transactions, any dually registered individual, serving as both an
investment adviser representative and a representative of a broker-dealer, is permitted to exercise
discretionary authority on behalf of clients in such person’s capacity as an investment adviser
representative. Through Blue Castle, a registered representative of the Investment Manager may
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conduct trading services for the Investment Manager and its clients. If a registered representative
does so, then the client will be charged the fees and expenses set forth in Item 5 above.
Brokerage services provided by Blue Castle are sometimes not the lowest cost available and
clients may be able to obtain those services and/or products at a more favorable rate from other
brokerage firms. Clients of the Investment Manager are not required to use the brokerage services
offered by Blue Castle and such fees are disclosed to clients for their consideration.
The Investment Manager and 3J Gestora de Recursos Ltda do not (i) have any business
dealings in connection with advisory services, (ii) conduct shared operations (though they do share
the same premises and the following supervised persons: Joao Ferrari and Fabio Kaufmann), and
(iii) believe that the relationship creates a conflict of interest for the Investment Manager’s clients.
The Investment Manager and 3J Consultoria em Investimentos Ltda do not (i) have any
business dealings in connection with advisory services, (ii) conduct shared operations (though they
do share the following supervised person: Fabio Kaufmann), and (iii) believe that the relationship
creates a conflict of interest for the Investment Manager’s clients.
The Investment Manager and 3J Empresa de Investimento SA do not (i) have any business
dealings in connection with advisory services, (ii) conduct shared operations (though they do share
the following supervised persons: Joao Ferrari and Joao Vicente), and (iii) believe that the
relationship creates a conflict of interest for the Investment Manager’s clients.
Possible Conflict of Interest
The Investment Manager and the aforementioned individuals simultaneously manage the
investment programs of one or more SMAs, creating a possible conflict of interest for the Investment
Manager and such individuals in allocating their time and resources to each. Nevertheless, the
Investment Manager and such individuals shall not neglect the business of any client or investment
fund and shall give appropriate time and attention to the business of each as required in the
Investment Manager’s and such individuals’ sole discretion. The investment programs and strategies
of the SMAs may differ significantly and the non-cash positions held in each SMA’s portfolio may
not overlap significantly with the others.
CODE OF ETHICS; PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
Item 11.
Code of Ethics
The Investment Manager has adopted a code of ethics that prohibits insider trading and
requires, among other things, that the Investment Manager maintain transaction records for employee
investment transactions and places certain limitations or restrictions on employee trading. The
Investment Manager will provide any client or prospective client with a copy of the Investment
Manager’s code of ethics upon request.
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Investment Manager’s Material Financial Interest in SMAs
The Management Fee creates a material financial interest in each SMA for the Investment
Manager. Consequently, the Management Fee may create a potential conflict of interest between the
Investment Manager and each SMA, potentially causing the Investment Manager to target more risky
investments in the pursuit of maximizing the Management Fee. However, the Investment Manager
shall make all investment decisions with the client’s, and not the Investment Manager’s, best interests
in mind. Furthermore, the Investment Manager has certain risk management procedures in place to
control the risk of loss.
Investment Manager’s Investment in Related Assets
Principals, affiliates, and employees of the Investment Manager, from time to time, may trade
for their own accounts. This could involve a conflict of interest in that such trades may be different
from, or opposite to, those of one or more SMAs. It is possible that the proprietary positions taken
by the Investment Manager’s principals, affiliates, and employees may not be held for the same period
of time or may be in different markets than positions taken by the Investment Manager on behalf of
one or more SMAs. Accordingly, no assurance may be given that the proprietary trading results of the
principals, affiliates, and employees of the Investment Manager will be the same as any SMA’s
performance. Moreover, the trading records of the proprietary accounts of the principals, affiliates,
and employees of the Investment Manager will not be available for review or inspection by clients. As
stated, situations may arise where one or more SMAs could be disadvantaged because of such trading
activity.
Brokerage Practices
Item 12.
The Selection of Brokers for SMAs
Generally, the Investment Manager has full investment discretion with respect to the
initiation of all portfolio transactions for SMAs, as well as full authority to select one or more broker-
dealers (collectively, the “Brokers”) to execute such transactions. The Brokers will have certain
administrative responsibilities, including the issuance of account statements and information with
respect to transactions effected through other broker-dealers. The Brokers are allocated a portion
of each SMA’s transactions, subject to principles of best execution. The Investment Manager may
utilize a number of broker-dealers to effect transactions for each SMA; however, the Investment
Manager generally effects transactions through Blue Castle, which is under common control with the
Investment Manager. By directing brokerage through Blue Castle, the Investment Manager may be
unable to achieve the most favorable execution of transactions for your account and it may cost you
more money. When Blue Castle is used, Blue Castle receives commissions and fees related to the
trades executed for client accounts as set forth in Item 5.
In addition to the foregoing principles of broker-dealer selection, the Investment Manager
may allocate a portion of each SMA’s brokerage business to brokers on the basis of certain
considerations, including the investment research provided by such firms, securities allocation, the
availability of margin or other leverage, familiarity with the investment techniques employed by the
Investment Manager, block positioning or other special execution capabilities, or other services
provided to the SMAs. In so allocating brokerage, the commissions each SMA will pay to such
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brokers will not necessarily represent the lowest commission rate available, but will reflect the
Investment Manager’s evaluation of the research and other brokerage-related services supplied by
such brokers which benefit the SMAs.
A client may direct the Investment Manager to use a particular broker-dealer to execute
transactions for its account. If a client directs the Investment Manager to use a particular broker-
dealer, then the Investment Manager may be unable to achieve most favorable execution of the
client’s transactions, as directing brokerage may cost the client more money. For instance, the client’s
account may be subject to higher commissions, greater spreads, or less favorable prices than might
be the case if the Investment Manager were empowered to negotiate freely commissions rates or
spreads.
Soft Dollars
Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Section 28(e)”), is a “safe
harbor” that permits an investment adviser to use commissions or “soft dollars” to obtain research
and brokerage services that provide lawful and appropriate assistance in the investment decision-
making process. However, the Investment Manager will not accept “soft dollars” from any broker
unless permitted in a client’s IMA.
Aggregation of Orders
As specified in each IMA, the Investment Manager may or may not seek to aggregate the
orders of an SMA with those of any outside client or investment fund.
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Item 13.
Review of Accounts
The Investment Manager actively reviews the portfolio of SMAs on a daily basis in accordance
with the investment strategy of each SMA and the risk management practices of the Investment
Manager.
Reports to Clients
Clients are provided with a written report each fiscal quarter, or such shorter period as agreed
in each IMA, as to the unaudited performance of the SMA. Additionally, the Investment Manager or
the administrator provides year-end financial statements to clients as soon as practicable after the end
of each fiscal year, including a statement of profit or loss for such fiscal year. The financial statements
will be prepared in a form deemed appropriate in the sole discretion of the Investment Manager or as
outlined in each IMA.
CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Item 14.
Clients may pay commissions and/or referral fees in connection with their SMA.
Additionally, the Investment Manager may agree to share part of the Management Fee with third
parties who refer members to the Investment Manager. To the extent such arrangements were to
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arise, there would be a conflict of interest between the referring party and the client such that in the
pursuit of receiving compensation the referring party may overlook the client’s best interests. Also,
the Investment Manager may receive rebates from custodians, banks or brokers, on a case by case
basis, and may receive retrocessions. To address these conflicts of interest, the Investment Manager
will seek to ensure that an investment in an SMA is appropriate for each client.
CUSTODY & ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Item 15.
Clients will receive quarterly, or such shorter period described in their IMA, unaudited
performance reports and account statements from the Investment Manager or the administrator, if
any. Clients will also receive year-end unaudited financial statements as soon as practicable after the
end of each fiscal year, including a statement of profit or loss for such fiscal year. Clients should
carefully review all account statements and reports. If a client were to receive an account statement
directly from the Investment Manager, such clients should compare such account statement with
those received from the administrator, qualified custodian, or another third party service provider.
INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Item 16.
The Investment Manager has complete authority to manage the SMAs, subject to any
instructions by the client. This authority is granted by the portfolio management agreement, which
each client signs prior to setting up a SMA.
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Item 17.
The Investment Manager may vote securities held on behalf of SMAs and, accordingly, has
adopted written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to ensure that the Investment
Manager votes securities in the best interests of the client. In each case, the Investment Manager
shall place the interests of the client above all else when voting such securities. The voting of
securities by the Investment Manager may present a conflict of interest between the Investment
Manager and clients in those situations where the client would have voted differently than the
Investment Manager chose to vote. Clients may obtain information regarding how the Investment
Manager votes securities on behalf of their SMA by calling the Investment Manager at +55 (11)
99637-6317 and may also receive a copy of the Investment Manager’s proxy voting policies and
procedures upon request.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 18.
3J Capital Partners LTD does not require or solicit prepayment of any fees from clients six
months or more in advance and, therefore, is not required to disclose its financial information in
this brochure.
There is currently no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair 3J Capital Partners
LTD’s ability to meet its contractual obligations to clients.
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3J Capital Partners LTD has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during
the past ten years.
3J CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD
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