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Black Swift Group, LLC
2595 Canyon Blvd. Ste 330
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 955-4381
www.blackswiftgroup.com
August 1, 2025
This Form ADV 2A (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Black Swift Group, LLC (the “Adviser”), a registered investment adviser located in the state of Colorado. If
you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact Black Swift at (303) 955-4381
or email compliance@blackswiftgroup.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
This Brochure does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to sell or an offer to buy any
securities, investment products or investment advisory services. Such an offer may only be made to
eligible persons by means of delivery of account documents and other similar materials that contain a
description of the material terms relating to such securities, products, or services.
Black Swift Group, LLC is registered with the SEC. However, this registration, while required by law, does
not indicate any established level of skill or training on our part. Additional information about Black Swift
Group, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES
This Brochure, dated August 1, 2025, replaces the Brochure dated March 31, 2025. Changes made since
the prior version are an update to the address of the office and removal of references to the Black Swift
Partners Fund, LP.
Clients and prospective clients are encouraged to read this Brochure carefully in its entirety.
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ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2: Material Changes
Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 4: Advisory Business
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7: Types of Clients
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Item 14: Client Referrals and Compensation
Item 15: Custody
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Item 18: Financial Information
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ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS
Black Swift Group, LLC (“Black Swift,” “Adviser,” or “Firm”) is an investment adviser registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Black Swift was formed in 2016 and is organized as a
Colorado limited liability company. The Firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, and is principally
owned and controlled by Greg Casals, the Firm’s Managing Member.
Black Swift provides discretionary investment management services primarily to high-net-worth
individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and other entities through separately managed accounts
(“SMAs”). Black Swift also serves as the investment adviser to four private funds: the Black Swift Special
Situations Fund, LP; the Pro Cyclist Fund, LP; and the Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP (together, the
“Funds”). The Funds are structured as U.S. limited partnerships. Collectively, SMAs and Funds are referred
to as “Accounts.”
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)
We manage SMAs on a discretionary basis in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in each
client’s investment management agreement. Our services include:
● Establishing investment objectives based on factors such as the client’s time horizon, liquidity
needs, and risk tolerance;
● Managing the client’s portfolio, including buying, selling, and reallocating securities as necessary;
● Periodically reviewing and discussing with clients their portfolio holdings, performance, and
valuations.
We select equity securities through a diversified approach that combines index investing, sector
allocation, and specific company selection. Our strategy incorporates both a top-down investment
approach, utilizing indices, sector baskets, and individual equities to capture economic and sector trends,
and fundamental, bottom-up analysis.
We also utilize fixed income securities to enhance returns, generate income, and manage portfolio
volatility. Fixed income investments may include closed-end funds, structured credit, preferred securities,
corporate bonds, Treasuries, agency securities, or other credit instruments. Alternative investments, such
as investments in private funds (including Black Swift’s Funds) or niche strategies, may be used to provide
further diversification. Derivative instruments, such as options, may be employed to hedge exposures or
to manage capital efficiently.
We tailor our services to each client’s specific investment objectives and financial circumstances, typically
established through one or more meetings. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in
certain securities or types of securities. We maintain a risk tolerance questionnaire for each SMA client,
updated periodically as needed.
Private Funds
Black Swift Partners, LLC (“Black Swift Partners”), a Delaware limited liability company and affiliate of
Black Swift, serves as the general partner to the Funds. Black Swift Partners has sole and complete
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discretionary authority over the Funds and has delegated investment management responsibilities to
Black Swift.
● Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP invests in niche credit and equity opportunities. It may also
invest in fixed income instruments, equities, ETFs, options, and third-party managed investment
funds. The Fund may use leverage and derivatives.
● Pro Cyclist Fund, LP and Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP invest primarily in equities and ETFs, and
may establish short positions in index ETFs and single stocks. These Funds may also use leverage,
derivatives, private investments, and closed-end funds.
Complete information about the Funds, including fees, minimum investment requirements (if applicable),
and termination provisions, is provided in each Fund’s private offering documents.
Assets under Management
As of January 31, 2025, Black Swift managed $558,017,086 in assets on a discretionary basis. Black Swift
does not currently manage any assets on a non-discretionary basis.
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ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION
In consideration for our advisory services, we generally receive management fees from our clients. The
fees applicable to each client are described in detail in the applicable account documents. A brief summary
of our basic fee schedule is provided below.
Investment Management Fees – SMAs
Annualized Fees
Clients are generally charged an annual management fee of 1% of assets under management, billed
quarterly in advance, subject to a minimum quarterly fee.
We may negotiate the amount of management fees depending upon the circumstances of each client,
including, but not limited to, account composition, account complexity, and other client, employee, or
family relationships, which may result in different fees being charged for accounts that are similar in
composition and objectives. Our employees and their family-related SMAs may be charged a reduced fee
for our services.
The SMA custodian may charge fees, which are separate from and in addition to advisory fees. SMAs may
also incur transaction costs and other fees. Clients should note that fees for comparable services vary, and
lower or higher fees may be charged by other providers for similar services.
Either party may terminate the advisory agreement upon 45 days' written notice. Fees are prorated
through the effective date of termination.
With respect to SMAs, the advisory fee is payable quarterly in advance, within ten days of the start of
each quarter. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the market value of all assets in the Account, with
short positions valued at their absolute value, on the last day of the preceding calendar quarter. The
custodian is instructed by the Adviser to debit the fee directly from the SMA. The custodian will pay the
amount communicated by the Adviser and is under no obligation to verify the fee calculation. Internal
audits are conducted periodically by the Adviser to confirm that the fees charged to SMAs are correct.
Any discrepancies identified between the fees charged and the results of the audit will be corrected and
offset in the subsequent billing cycle. Clients receive periodic statements from their custodian showing
the amount of advisory fees charged and are encouraged to review these statements and confirm the
accuracy of the charges.
If a client contributes additional assets to their SMA during a quarter, such assets are billed in arrears at
the next fee billing period. If a client’s relationship with us begins or ends on any date other than the last
day of a calendar quarter, the client’s fees are prorated for the applicable number of days completed or
remaining in the quarter.
In addition to management fees, clients are responsible for all brokerage commissions and other fees or
charges associated with securities transactions executed through brokerage firms, stock exchange fees,
and other charges mandated by law or regulation. We do not receive any portion of these transaction
costs or fees. See "Brokerage Practices" below for a further description of the factors Black Swift considers
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in selecting broker-dealers for client transactions and in determining the reasonableness of their
compensation (e.g., commissions).
Clients should understand that mutual funds, exchange traded funds, private funds, or other investment
products in which client assets may be invested by us or by others impose separate investment
management fees and other operating expenses, described in such funds’ prospectuses or private
placement memorandums, for which the client will be charged separately from the fee paid to us.
Clients should be aware that similar or comparable services may be available from other firms including
other investment management firms at a cost higher or lower than that available through Black Swift.
Investment Management Fees – Funds
We serve as the investment adviser to the Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP, the Pro Cyclist Fund, LP,
and the Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP (together, the "Funds"). Each Fund pays us an annual
management fee based on the net asset value of each investor’s interest.
For the Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP the management fee is generally one percent (1%) of the
net asset value of each investor’s interest. For the Pro Cyclist Fund, LP, qualified clients under Rule 205-3
of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 pay a management fee of one percent (1%), while non-qualified
clients pay two and a half percent (2.5%).
We may, at our discretion, reduce or waive the management fee for any investor. Each Fund pays the
management fee monthly in advance.
In addition to management fees, the Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP allocates a performance-based
fee to Black Swift Partners LLC, the Funds' general partner and our affiliate. This performance allocation
equals ten percent (10%) of each investor’s share of the Fund’s net profits for the fiscal year, subject to a
high-water mark. For the Pro Cyclist Fund, LP and the Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP, the performance
allocation is twenty percent (20%) of each investor’s share of net profits, also subject to a high-water
mark.
We may, in our sole discretion, reduce or waive the performance allocation for any investor. In certain
cases, including where investors do not meet the standards for performance fees under Rule 205-3 of the
Advisers Act, the performance allocation may not be charged.
Each Fund generally bears its own expenses, including but not limited to:
● Organizational and offering expenses;
● Expenses related to investments and potential investments, including travel costs and brokerage
commissions;
● Legal, compliance, administrative, marketing, accounting, audit, and insurance expenses;
● Custodial fees;
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Interest;
● Costs for research, statistical, and market data services;
● Technology and software expenses; and
● Extraordinary expenses, such as litigation.
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Funds also incur costs for "Research Products and Services," which refers to services provided by brokers
and dealers that assist us in making investment decisions. These services may include investment advice,
financial publications, market data, analytical reports, access to databases, and related tools.
We select broker-dealers based on factors described in "Brokerage Practices," including the value of
Research Products and Services received.
This summary does not include all fees and expenses charged to the Funds. Current and prospective
investors should carefully review the private placement memorandum or other offering documents for
each Fund for detailed fee information. The information in this brochure is qualified in its entirety by those
offering documents.
Valuation of Securities in Determining Fees
As described above, investment management fees for Fund accounts are based on the net asset value of
each Fund. Performance-based fees, including performance allocations, are calculated based on increases
in the net asset value of client accounts, including unrealized gains on securities held within those
accounts.
The valuation of securities impacts the calculation of these fees. Some securities, including over-the-
counter securities and other instruments, may be difficult to value. Black Swift is responsible for
determining the value of each security held in client accounts.
Because higher valuations may result in higher fees, Black Swift faces a conflict of interest when valuing
securities. To address and mitigate this conflict, Black Swift has adopted a valuation policy that it believes
is fair, consistent, and equitable.
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ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
As described in "Fees and Compensation," the general partner or one or more of its affiliates may be
entitled to receive a performance allocation from the Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP, the Pro
Cyclist Fund, LP, or the Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP.
Black Swift has developed and implemented policies and procedures, including detailed allocation
policies, designed to ensure that all Accounts are treated fairly and equitably over time and to prevent
conflicts of interest from unduly influencing the allocation of investment opportunities among Accounts.
For a description of these procedures, please see "Aggregation and Allocation of Orders."
The use of performance-based compensation creates a potential conflict of interest. Black Swift has an
incentive to:
● Select investment strategies for the Funds that involve a higher degree of risk in an effort to
increase performance and associated fees; and
● Allocate investment opportunities to Accounts that are subject to a performance-based fee.
Black Swift also manages SMA portfolios that are not subject to performance-based fees, creating an
additional incentive to favor Accounts that pay a performance fee. Despite these potential conflicts, Black
Swift seeks to fulfill its fiduciary duty to all clients and treat all Accounts fairly.
Current and prospective investors should carefully review the private placement memorandum or other
offering documents for each Fund for detailed information regarding fees, expenses, and conflicts
associated with an investment in a Fund. The information provided in this Brochure is a summary only and
is qualified in its entirety by such offering documents.
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ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS
Black Swift provides investment management services to individuals, estates, corporations, trusts,
foundations, and other entities. Generally, Black Swift requires a minimum of $1,000,000 in assets under
management for separately managed account ("SMA") clients. However, Black Swift may, at its discretion,
accept SMA clients with assets below this minimum or continue to manage accounts that fall below the
minimum due to changes in market value. Related accounts, such as family or corporate accounts, may
be aggregated to meet the minimum requirement.
The conditions for investing in the Funds managed by Black Swift, including minimum investment
amounts, are described in each Fund’s offering documents. The current minimum investment for the
Funds is $500,000. Black Swift may, in its discretion and subject to applicable law, waive the minimum
investment requirement.
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ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
SMAs
We utilize multiple methods of investment analysis and various investment strategies in providing services
to our clients. Our primary method of investment analysis is fundamental analysis, which involves
evaluating conditions and factors such as global economic cycles, geopolitical developments, business
trends, market conditions, valuations, company financial statements, management quality, competitive
advantages, market positioning, and other relevant considerations.
We may recommend investments in, among other things, equity securities (including exchange-listed
securities, over-the-counter securities, and foreign issues), warrants, corporate debt securities,
certificates of deposit, municipal and government securities, investment company securities (such as
mutual fund shares and exchange-traded funds), and options contracts on securities. In addition to
publicly traded securities, we may also invest in private investment funds and/or other alternative
investment satellite strategies. Our investment strategies include long-term purchases (securities
generally held for at least one year) and short-term purchases (securities generally held for less than one
year).
We may manage multiple portfolios with similar or identical investment objectives or portfolios with
differing objectives that invest in the same securities. Despite such similarities, investment decisions and
the resulting performance may differ among clients. Black Swift does not necessarily purchase or sell the
same securities at the same time or in the same proportionate amounts for all eligible clients, particularly
where clients have selected different investment profiles, have materially different amounts of capital
under management, or maintain different levels of investable cash. In certain circumstances, such as
purchases of less liquid publicly traded securities or participation in oversubscribed public offerings, it may
not be possible or practicable to allocate transactions pro rata among all eligible clients, particularly where
clients maintain materially different portfolio sizes. Accordingly, not all clients will participate in the same
investment opportunities or on the same basis.
Funds
Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP
Black Swift Special Situations Fund, LP invests in niche credit and equity investments, which may include
real estate limited partnerships. The Fund may also invest in other fixed income securities, exchange-
traded equities, and private investments, including limited partnership interests. The Fund has the ability
to employ leverage and to invest in derivative instruments.
Pro Cyclist Fund, LP
Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP
Pro Cyclist Fund, LP and Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP seek to provide long-term capital appreciation,
primarily through investments in liquid assets such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, mutual
funds, money market funds, options, cash, and cash equivalents. The Funds are also designed with the
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objective of limiting overall portfolio volatility and preserving capital during adverse market conditions.
Black Swift donates a portion of the management fees from the Funds annually to the Pro Cyclist
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization. This recurring donation provides
an ongoing source of funding for the Foundation and enables investors to support the Foundation by
selecting the Funds as an investment allocation within their portfolios.
General Risks
Reliance on Key Personnel. The investment operations of Black Swift are substantially dependent upon
the skill, judgment and expertise of Greg Casals, the Managing Member of Black Swift. The death,
disability, or other unavailability of Greg Casals could be material and adverse to clients. Black Swift
maintains a succession plan for key personnel.
Affiliated Clients. Black Swift and its affiliates manage Accounts that pursue similar investment strategies
and may hold overlapping investments. Negative developments regarding the investments or other
aspects of one or more Accounts, dispositions by any such Account of investments also held by other
Accounts, or significant withdrawals from any such Account may have an adverse effect on other
Accounts.
Withdrawals or Redemptions. To the extent that Accounts hold overlapping investments, withdrawals or
redemptions by certain investors could require the liquidation of securities positions more rapidly than
would otherwise be desirable, which could adversely affect the value of the interests of both the
withdrawing or redeeming investors and the remaining investors participating in the same Funds or other
SMAs by potentially requiring liquidations of certain positions by one or more Accounts (which could serve
to diminish the value of such positions for Accounts that continue to hold them), satisfying the available
demand in the market, thus impairing the ability of an Account to liquidate its investments or in certain
instances forcing the applicable Account to liquidate positions at a time other than when Black Swift would
elect to do so. Any such withdrawal, redemption or liquidation may have a material adverse effect on an
Account.
Risks Associated with Use of Brokers. Black Swift is responsible for choosing the brokers, dealers and
other counterparties used for each Account’s securities transactions. Although various legal protections
are intended to preserve the net claims that a client may have in relation to a U.S. broker-dealer, a failure
in the creditworthiness of a broker, dealer or counterparty, or the default, delay or inability or refusal of
a broker, dealer or counterparty to perform could nevertheless result in a loss of all or a portion of an
Account’s investments with or through such broker, dealer or counterparty.
Order Execution. Black Swift seeks to execute orders for all of its Accounts on an equitable basis (taking
into account, among other factors, each Account’s investment strategies, objectives, constraints and
guidelines.) Although Black Swift will seek to use brokerage firms that will provide superior execution
capability to the Account, there is no assurance that all transactions will be executed with optimal quality.
Portfolio Valuation. Valuations of an Account’s portfolio affect the amount of the management fee as
well as the subscription and withdrawal/redemption prices received by investors in Funds. Recent
disruption and volatility in U.S. and global markets have created challenges in determining the value of
investments and recent regulatory pronouncements have changed the way that valuations must be made.
For example, a disruption in the secondary markets for an Account’s investments may limit the ability of
the Account to obtain market quotations for purposes of valuing its investments. Apart from market and
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regulatory events, the valuation process inherently involves uncertainties and determinations based on
subjective judgments. For example, in limited situations third-party pricing information may not be
available, or may be deemed incorrect, or inconsistent with market values in regard to certain securities
in the portfolio. In addition, material events occurring after the close of a principal market, upon which a
portion of the securities or other investments of the Accounts are traded, may require Black Swift to make
a determination of the effect of a material event on the value of the securities or other investments traded
on the market for purposes of determining the value of the Account’s investments on a valuation date.
Further, because of the overall size and concentrations in particular markets and maturities of positions
that may be held by the Account from time to time, the liquidation values of the securities and other
investments may differ significantly from the interim valuations of these investments derived from the
valuation methods described herein. If the Account’s valuation should prove to be incorrect, the value of
the investments could be adversely affected. Absent bad faith or manifest error, valuation determinations
in accordance with the Firm’s valuation policy are conclusive and binding.
Reliance on Technology. Certain Black Swift trading strategies and critical aspects of its operations are
reliant on technology, including hardware, software, and telecommunications systems. Significant parts
of the technology used in the management of Accounts are provided by third parties and are therefore
beyond Black Swift’s direct control. Forecasting, trade execution, data gathering, risk management,
portfolio management, compliance and accounting systems all are designed to depend upon a high
degree of automation and computerization. Although Black Swift seeks, on an ongoing basis, to ensure
adequate backups of software and hardware where possible and Black Swift will attempt to conduct
adequate due diligence and monitoring of providers, if such efforts are unsuccessful or inadequate,
software or hardware errors or failures may result in errors, data loss and/or failures in trade execution,
risk management, portfolio management, compliance, or accounting. Errors or failures may also result in
the inaccuracy of data and reporting or the unavailability of data or vulnerability of data to the risk of loss
or theft. Errors may occur gradually, and once in the code may be very hard to detect and can potentially
affect results over a long period of time. If an unforeseeable software or hardware malfunction or problem
is caused by a defect, virus or other outside force, Black Swift may be materially adversely affected and
may potentially be exposed to theft (of data or other assets). In addition, a provider may cease operations
or be relatively thinly capitalized and Black Swift’s ability to be made whole after any loss may be
compromised as a result.
Risks Related to Cybersecurity. Black Swift, its service providers, its counterparties and other market
participants on whom Black Swift relies increasingly depend on complex information technology and
communications systems to conduct business functions. These systems are subject to a number of
different threats or risks that could adversely affect a Black Swift Fund and/or their investors, despite the
efforts of Black Swift, its service providers, its counterparties and other market participants on whom
Black Swift relies to adopt technologies, processes and practices intended to mitigate these risks and
protect the security of their computer systems, software, networks and other technology assets, as well
as the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information belonging to Black Swift, clients or their
investors. For example, unauthorized third parties may attempt to improperly access, modify, disrupt the
operations of or prevent access to these systems of Black Swift, its service providers, its counterparties
and other market participants on whom Black Swift relies or data within these systems. Third parties may
also attempt to fraudulently induce employees, customers, third-party service providers or other users of
systems to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to Black Swift’s data or that of its
investors. A successful penetration or circumvention of the security of Black Swift’s systems or the systems
of Black Swift’s service providers, counterparties or other market participants on whom Black Swift relies
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could result in the loss or theft of an investor’s data or funds, the inability to access electronic systems,
loss or theft of proprietary information or corporate data, physical damage to a computer or network
system or costs associated with system repairs. Such incidents could cause Black Swift’s clients, Black
Swift, their service providers, their counterparties and other market participants on whom Black Swift
relies to incur regulatory penalties, reputational damage, additional compliance costs or financial loss.
Similar types of operational and technology risks are also present for many portfolio companies, which
could have material adverse consequences for such investments, and may cause clients’ investments to
lose value.
Force Majeure. Black Swift and its clients may be affected by force majeure events (i.e., events beyond
the control of the party claiming that the event has occurred, including, without limitation, acts of God,
fire, flood, earthquakes, outbreaks of an infectious disease, pandemics or any other serious public health
concern, war, terrorism, labor strikes, major plant breakdowns, pipeline or electricity line ruptures, failure
of technology, defective design and construction, accidents, demographic changes, government
macroeconomic policies, social instability, etc.) Investment advisory activities and Black Swift’s operations
could be adversely affected by such events outside of Black Swift’s control. Black Swift, its clients, their
service providers and counterparties may incur expenses, delays, or interruption of critical business
functions relating to such events outside of their control, which could have adverse impacts on their
respective investment advisory businesses. Such adverse impacts could, in turn, adversely affect the
performance of clients.
Additional Risks
Market Risks in General. Black Swift’s strategies are subject to some dimension of market risk, including,
but not limited to, changes in the regulatory environment, “flights to quality,” and “credit squeezes.” The
particular or general types of market conditions in which a client portfolio may incur losses or experience
unexpected performance volatility cannot be predicted, and the portfolio may materially underperform
other investment funds with substantially similar investment objectives and approaches.
Investment and Trading Risks. Accounts typically invest in and actively trade securities and other financial
instruments using strategies and investment techniques with significant risk characteristics, including, but
not limited to: risks arising from the volatility of the equity, fixed income and currency markets, the risks
of short sales, the risks of leverage, the potential illiquidity of derivative instruments, the risk of loss from
counterparty defaults and the risk of borrowing to meet withdrawal requests. Depending upon the
Account, the applicable investment program may utilize such investment techniques as margin
transactions, option transactions, short sales, and forward contracts, which involve substantial volatility
and can, in certain circumstances, substantially increase the adverse impact to which such Account may
be subject. No guarantee or representation is made that any Account’s investment program or overall
portfolio, or various investment strategies utilized, or investments made, will have low correlation with
each other or with the U.S. equity market or the U.S. bond market. All Account investments risk the loss
of capital. No guarantee or representation is made that an Account’s investment program will be
successful, that such Account will achieve its targeted returns or that there will be any return of capital
invested, and investment results may vary substantially over time.
Illiquid Investments. Black Swift may invest Accounts in instruments that do not have a significant
secondary market. Due to the illiquid nature of many of the positions, as well as the uncertainty of the
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success of their issuers, Black Swift is unable to predict with confidence what the exit strategy will
ultimately be for any given portfolio investment, or that one will definitely be available.
Borrowing and Leverage. Accounts may borrow money to invest in additional securities. This practice
significantly increases market exposure and risk. When borrowed money is utilized, investments
purchased may increase or decrease in value more than if borrowed money had not been used (possibly
by multiples, depending upon the degree of leverage employed at such time). In addition, the interest
that must be paid on borrowed money will reduce the amount of any potential gains or increase any
losses. The use of leverage may also result in increased management fees charged by Black Swift, as fees
are based on the value of the assets at the end of each quarter, with securities held short valued at their
absolute value.
Diversification Risk. Certain Account portfolios are concentrated in a limited number of investments. A
consequence of a limited number of investments is that the aggregate returns realized by such an Account
may be substantially adversely affected by the unfavorable performance of a small number of such
investments. Depending upon the investment strategy, investments could potentially be concentrated in
relatively few types of securities, industries, or markets. In addition, an Account may not be limited in the
proportion of its assets that may be invested in a single issuer, which would increase the impact of adverse
movements in the value of the securities of a single issuer upon such Account. Investments in unrated
fixed income instruments in which the Funds may invest, while generally providing greater opportunity
for gain and income than investments in higher rated instruments, usually entail greater risk. Black Swift
has no specified diversification policies as to the percentage of a client’s assets that may be invested in
any particular security. A client’s portfolio may also consist of substantially fewer portfolio investments
than anticipated if Black Swift is unable to identify or execute on appropriate opportunities.
Investment Turnover. Black Swift sometimes engages in short-term trading which may involve selling
securities within 30 days of purchasing them, including same-day transactions. This turnover can affect
performance, particularly through increased brokerage commissions and fees, taxes and other transaction
costs.
Short Sales. Black Swift sometimes engages in short selling. Short selling involves selling securities that
may or may not be owned by the seller and borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser,
with an obligation to replace the borrowed securities at a later date. Short selling allows the investor to
profit from declines in the value of securities. A short sale creates the risk of a theoretically unlimited loss,
in that the price of the underlying security could theoretically increase without limit, thus increasing the
cost of buying those securities to cover the short position. There can be no assurance that the security
necessary to cover a short position will be available for purchase. Purchasing securities to close out the
short position can itself cause the price of the securities to rise further, thereby exacerbating the loss.
Currency Exchange Exposure and Currency Hedging. Although Accounts will be denominated in U.S.
Dollars, investments may be made in non-U.S. currencies. Black Swift will generally seek to hedge (in
whole or in part) investments denominated in non-U.S. currencies to attempt to minimize the effect of
fluctuations in the exchange rate with U.S. Dollars. As it is impossible to predict the future performance
of the U.S. Dollar and any applicable non-U.S. currency, it is likely that investments will always be over- or
under-hedged against currency rate exchange risks. In addition, Black Swift may choose not to enter into
hedging transactions with respect to some or all of its positions that are exposed to currency exchange
risk.
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Derivative Instruments. Black Swift may invest in derivative instruments, or “derivatives,” which include
instruments and contracts that are derived from and are valued in relation to one or more underlying
securities, commodities, events, financial benchmarks, or indices. Derivatives typically allow an investor
to hedge or speculate upon the price movements of the underlying asset typically at a fraction of the cost
of acquiring, borrowing, or selling short such assets. The value of a derivative depends largely upon price
movements in the underlying asset. Therefore, many of the risks applicable to trading the underlying asset
are also applicable to derivatives trading.
Call Options. There are risks associated with the sale and purchase of call options. The seller (writer) of a
call option that is covered (i.e., the writer holds the underlying security) assumes the risk of a decline in
the market price of the underlying security below the purchase price of the underlying security less the
premium received and gives up the opportunity for gain on the underlying security above the exercise
price of the option. The seller of an uncovered call option assumes the risk of a theoretically unlimited
increase in the market price of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option. The buyer
of a call option assumes the risk of losing the buyer’s entire investment in the call option. If the buyer of
the call sells short the underlying security, however, the loss on the call will be offset in whole or in part
by any gain on the short sale of the underlying security.
Put Options. There are risks associated with the sale and purchase of put options. The seller (writer) of a
put option which is covered (i.e., the writer has a short position in the underlying security) assumes the
risk of an increase in the market price of the underlying security above the sales price (in establishing the
short position) of the underlying security plus the premium received and gives up the opportunity for gain
on the short position for values of the underlying security below the exercise price of the option. The
seller of an uncovered put option assumes the risk of a decline in the market price of the underlying
security below the exercise price of the option. The buyer of a put option assumes the risk of losing the
buyer’s entire investment in the put option. If the buyer of the put holds the underlying security, however,
the loss on the put will be offset in whole or in part by any gain on the underlying security.
Hedging Transactions. Certain Accounts employ hedging techniques. These techniques could involve a
variety of derivative instruments, including but not limited to: swaps, futures contracts, exchange-listed
and OTC put and call options on securities, financial indices, forward foreign currency contracts and
various interest rate transactions (collectively, “Hedging Instruments.”) Hedging techniques involve risks
different from those of underlying investments. In particular, the variable degree of correlation between
price movements of Hedging Instruments and price movements in the position being hedged creates the
possibility that losses on the hedge may be greater than gains in the value of the applicable Account’s
positions. In addition, certain Hedging Instruments and markets may not be liquid in all circumstances. As
a result, in volatile markets, Black Swift may not be able to close out a transaction in certain of these
instruments without incurring losses substantially greater than the initial deposit.
Although the contemplated use of these instruments should tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a
decline in the value of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain that
might result from an increase in the value of such position. The ability to hedge successfully will depend
on Black Swift’s ability to predict pertinent market movements, which cannot be assured. In addition, it is
not possible to hedge fully or perfectly against currency fluctuations affecting the value of securities
denominated in non-U.S. currencies because the value of those securities is likely to fluctuate as a result
of independent factors not related to currency fluctuations.
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Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO). Certain Accounts hold Collateralized Loan Obligations (“CLO”),
which is a form of securitization that consists of a diverse pool of senior secured bank loans made to
businesses. First lien bank loans, which comprise the bulk of the underlying collateral pool of a CLO, are
secured by a debtor’s assets and rank first in priority of payment in the capital structure in the event of
bankruptcy, ahead of unsecured debt.
There is a risk involved in investing in CLOs due to the nature of highly subordinated securities which are
subject to losses of up to 100% of the initial investment. Losses may result from changes in the financial
rating ascribed to, or changes in the market value or fair value of, the underlying assets of the investment.
CLO investments are and will be illiquid and have values that are susceptible to changes in the ratings and
market values of such vehicles’ underlying assets, which can make it difficult to sell certain holdings.
Because CLOs are traded OTC, an offer to buy or sell the security may not be available. And thus an
Account may not be able to liquidate their holdings.
Because there may not be a readily available market for a CLO, a valuation may not be available at the
time values are assigned to an Account’s holdings. If a quote is not available, Black Swift may seek to
obtain pricing from a broker-dealer, however, if in Black Swift’s judgment the pricing obtained from a
third-party is not indicative of the fair value of the security, Black Swift will assign a valuation based on
Black Swift’s judgment.
Closed-End Funds and Exchange Traded Funds. Certain Accounts invest in closed-end funds and exchange
traded funds (“ETFs”), or other similar products. Accounts will incur higher expenses when investing in
closed-end funds and ETFs. ETFs and closed-end funds may trade at prices that vary from their net asset
value, sometimes significantly. Performance of an ETF pursuing a passive index-based strategy may
diverge from the performance of the index. The shares of a closed-end funds frequently trade at a
discount to their net asset value and may not be able to outperform their benchmark. There is also the
risk of loss that one fund may sell an investment the other fund is buying.
REITS. Black Swift invests a portion of certain clients' assets in Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"),
which would subject clients to certain risks associated with direct investments in REITs. REITs may be
affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants.
Furthermore, REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and
are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. REITs depend generally
on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareholders, and certain REITs have self-
liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may
be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws
and by failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Volatility-Linked ETNs. Black Swift invests certain clients' assets in volatility-linked exchange-traded notes
("ETNs"), which subjects clients holding ETNs to various risks associated with these debt obligations. These
notes are subject to credit risk due to the fact that ETNs are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer. If
the issuer declares bankruptcy, investors in an ETN could lose their entire investment. ETNs also have a
set of maturity dates, but some can be called at any time, which would in effect force an investor to cash
out of that investment, regardless of a client's desire. There is market risk due to fluctuations in the
underlying index which affects the note's market value. These notes may be harder to sell in an open
market and will pose a liquidity risk to clients. Many notes are designed to be short term trading strategies
rather than buy-and-hold investments. Over long periods of time the value between the index and the
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note may differ significantly. There is a conflict of interest between the client and the issuer of the notes
as the issuer may trade in ways that are not beneficial to the client.
Equity Investments. Equity securities generally represent equity or ownership interests in an issuer. These
include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, and similar instruments.
The value of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition, and on
market, economic, and political conditions, as well as changes in inflation and consumer demand.
Fixed Income Investments. Fixed income investments are a core component of our investment strategy,
offering clients a means to invest based on credit analysis or interest rate forecasts, preserve capital,
generate income, and manage portfolio risk. These investments typically include government and
corporate bonds, municipal securities, fixed income etfs, and other debt instruments that provide regular
interest payments and return of principal at maturity. We incorporate fixed income securities based on
clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, and current market conditions. Our approach
emphasizes diversification, credit quality and analysis, and duration management to help stabilize
portfolio returns and reduce volatility, particularly in periods of equity market stress.
Risks Relating to the Funds’ Strategies
Potential Loss of Investment. An investment in the Funds involves a high degree of risk. There can be no
assurance that Black Swift’s investment objectives will be achieved or that clients will not lose all or
substantially all their investment. The Funds managed by Black Swift are not a complete investment
program and should represent only a portion of an investor’s portfolio management strategy.
Competition. Black Swift competes with numerous other private investment funds and financial
institutions (both diversified and specialized funds), as well as other investors, many of which have
substantially greater resources. The amount of capital committed to “alternative investment strategies”
has increased dramatically during recent years. The profit potential of our clients may be materially
reduced as a result of the increased competition within the alternative investment field.
Investment Due Diligence and Research; Reliance on Corporate Management and Financial Reporting.
In certain instances, due diligence information available to Black Swift at the time of an investment
decision may be limited and Black Swift may have neither access to adequately granular information nor
adequate time to analyze the information necessary for a complete evaluation of the investment
opportunity. It is also possible that the due diligence and research conducted may not reveal all the
relevant facts and information that may be necessary to evaluate such investment opportunity. In the
worst-case scenario, information provided by corporate management or other reporting groups may be
manipulated or fraudulent. Clients could incur material losses as a result of the misconduct or
incompetence of such individuals and/or a substantial inaccuracy in such information.
Availability of Investment Opportunities. There can be no assurance that Black Swift will be able to find
suitable opportunities consistent with its investment approach. Market conditions may limit the
availability of investment opportunities. Such limitations may cause delays in deploying client’s capital
and may negatively impact clients’ returns.
Certain Risks Related to the Funds’ Structure
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Limited Ability to Liquidate an Investment in the Interests. An investment in the Funds is illiquid. The
interests of the Fund’s offerings have not been registered under the securities laws of any jurisdiction and
are subject to restrictions on transfer. Interests are not transferable except with the prior written consent
of Black Swift. There is no market for the interests in the Funds and none is expected to develop. While
investors have the ability to withdraw from the Funds upon written notice as provided in each such Fund’s
governing documents, such withdrawals may be restricted by such Fund’s general partner.
Possible Indemnification Obligations. The Funds are generally obligated to indemnify Black Swift and its
representatives and possibly other parties against any liability they or their respective affiliates may incur
in connection with their relationship with the Fund. For a more complete discussion of risks applicable to
an investment in the Funds, please refer to the Funds’ offering documents.
Risks Relating to Investment Positions Held in Accounts
Concentration. The risk that the performance of an Account could be adversely affected by losses may be
increased to the extent that the client’s portfolio is concentrated in any one issuer, industry, region, or
country. An Account may also have disproportionate exposure to certain types of investments. Black Swift
has no specified diversification policies as to the percentage of a client’s assets that may be invested in
any particular security. A client’s portfolio may also consist of substantially fewer portfolio investments
than anticipated if Black Swift is unable to identify or execute on appropriate opportunities.
Asset-backed securities. The fixed income securities in which Black Swift invests may include asset-backed
securities, which represent direct or indirect participations in, or are secured by and payable from, pools
of assets such as, among other things, debt securities, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages,
corporate loans, motor vehicle installment sales contracts, installment loan contracts, leases of various
types of real and personal property, and receivables from revolving credit (credit card) agreements or a
combination of the foregoing. Payment of interest and repayment of principal on asset-backed securities
may be largely dependent upon the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities and, in
certain cases, supported by letters of credit, surety bonds or other credit enhancements. Asset-backed
security values may also be affected if the market for the securities becomes illiquid, there is difficulty
valuing the underlying pool of assets, or because of changes in the market's perception of the
creditworthiness of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the
entities providing the credit enhancement.
Non-Investment Grade Securities. Certain fixed income securities in which Black Swift may invest could
be unrated by a recognized credit-rating agency or be below investment grade, and as a result may be
subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated debt securities. Black Swift may
invest Accounts in debt securities which rank junior to other outstanding securities and obligations of the
issuer, all, or a significant portion of which may be secured on substantially all of that issuer’s assets. Black
Swift may invest in debt securities which are not protected by financial covenants or limitations on
additional indebtedness. Client portfolios will therefore be subject to credit and liquidity risks. In addition,
the market for credit spreads is often inefficient and illiquid, making it difficult to accurately calculate
discounting spreads for valuing financial instruments.
RMBS. Holders of residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") bear various risks, including credit,
prepayment market, interest rate, structural and legal risks. RMBS represent interests in pools of
residential mortgage loans secured by one to four family residential mortgage loans. Such loans may be
prepaid at any time. Residential mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are
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not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity, although such loans may be securitized
by government agencies and the securities issued are guaranteed. The rate of defaults and losses on
residential mortgage loans will be affected by a number of factors, including general economic conditions
and those in the geographic area where the mortgaged property is located, the terms of the mortgage
loan, the borrower's "equity" in the mortgaged property and the financial circumstances of the borrower.
If a residential mortgage loan is in default, foreclosure of such residential mortgage loan may be a lengthy
and difficult process and may involve significant expenses. Furthermore, the market for defaulted
residential mortgage loans or foreclosed properties may be very limited.
Investments in RMBS may experience losses or reduced yield if, for example, (i) the borrower of an
underlying residential mortgage loan defaults or is unable to make payments, (ii) the underlying
residential mortgage loans are prepaid, (iii) there is a general decline in the housing market, or (iv)
violations of particular provisions of certain federal laws by an issuer of RMBS limit the ability of the issuer
to collect all or part of the principal of or interest on the related underlying loans.
Distressed and Bankrupt Companies. Black Swift may invest Accounts in securities, claims, and obligations
of issuers which are experiencing (or may come to experience) significant financial or business difficulties.
Black Swift anticipates that it may invest in distressed securities and instruments (or securities and
instruments that become distressed) of all kinds, none of which are publicly traded. In some cases, debt
instruments purchased by Black Swift will be non-performing and possibly in default. Furthermore, the
obligor or relevant guarantor may also be in bankruptcy or liquidation. Distressed securities and
obligations are likely to be particularly risky investments although they also may offer the potential for
correspondingly high returns. Among the risks inherent in investments in troubled entities is the fact that
it frequently may be difficult to obtain information as to the true condition of such issuers. Such
companies’ securities may be considered speculative, and the ability of such companies to pay their debts
on schedule could be affected by adverse interest rate movements, changes in the general economic
climate, economic factors affecting a particular industry or specific developments within such companies.
In addition, there is no minimum credit standard that is a prerequisite to an investment in any instrument,
and a significant portion of the obligations and securities in which Black Swift invests client portfolios are
expected to be less than investment grade. The level of analytical skill, both financial and legal, necessary
for successful investment in companies experiencing significant business and financial difficulties is
unusually high. There is no assurance that Black Swift will correctly evaluate the value of the assets
collateralizing a portfolio’s loans or the prospects for a successful reorganization or similar action.
Bank Loan Assignments and Participations. In addition to the risks associated with a default by the
borrowers, risks associated with these obligations include, without limitation, the following: (i) there may
be an inadequate perfection of a loan’s security interest; (ii) the possible invalidation or compromise of
an investment transaction as a fraudulent conveyance or preference under relevant creditors’ rights laws;
(iii) lender liability claims by the issuer of the bank loan obligations; (iv) the validity and seniority of bank
claims and guarantees; (v) depreciation in value and environmental (or other) liabilities that may arise
with respect to collateral securing the obligations; (vi) adverse consequences resulting from participating
in such instruments through or with other institutions with lower credit quality; (vii) limitations on the
ability of Black Swift to directly enforce a client’s rights with respect to loans held via participation; (viii)
increased counterparty risk due to uncertainty in the length of settlement periods; and (ix) conflicts of
interest between and among clients, Black Swift, the agents on such loans and other lenders that may
compromise a client’s ultimate recovery. Clients may acquire interests in loans either directly, by way of
assignment or indirectly, for example, by way of participation. In the case of a participation, the client
would have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which it is entitled under
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the participation only from the selling institution and only upon receipt by the selling institution of such
payments from the obligor. The client may have to assume the credit risk of both the obligor and the
selling institution. In addition, when the client holds a participation in a debt obligation, the client may
not have the right to vote to waive enforcement of any default by an obligor. Selling institutions commonly
reserve the right to administer the debt obligations sold by them as they see fit and to amend the
documentation evidencing such debt obligations in all respects. A selling institution voting in connection
with a potential waiver of a default by an obligor may have interests different from those of the client,
and the selling institution might not consider the interests of the Funds in connection with its vote.
Equitable Subordination. Under common law principles that sometimes form the basis for lender liability
claims, a court may elect to subordinate the claim of the offending lender or bondholder to the claims of
the disadvantaged creditor or creditors. Black Swift does not intend to engage in conduct that would form
the basis for a successful cause of action based upon the equitable subordination doctrine. However, the
Accounts may be subject to claims from creditors of an obligor that debt obligations of such obligor which
are held by the issuer should be equitably subordinated.
Private Debt. Private debt obligations are generally unrated or below investment grade rated investments
that have greater credit and liquidity risk than more highly rated debt obligations. Private debt obligations
are typically issued in traditional private placements or in connection with acquisitions and other business
combinations and have no trading market. Moreover, private debt obligations may be unsecured and
subordinate to other obligations of the obligor and are subject to many of the same risks as those
associated with high-yield debt obligations. Adverse changes in the financial condition of the issuer of
private debt obligations, or in general economic conditions, or both may impair the ability of the obligor
to make payment of principal and interest. Issuers of private debt obligations may be highly leveraged,
and their relatively high debt-to-equity ratios create increased risks that their operations might not
generate sufficient cash flow to service their debt obligations.
Interest Rate Risk. Black Swift invests in fixed income securities, which are generally exposed to interest
rate risk. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the value of a fixed income security will change in response
to changes in prevailing interest rates. The relationship between interest rates and fixed income securities
is inverse: when interest rates rise, the value of existing fixed income securities generally falls, and when
interest rates fall, the value of fixed income securities generally rises. This is because fixed income
securities, such as bonds, typically pay a fixed interest rate, which becomes less attractive to investors
when prevailing interest rates rise. The duration of a fixed income security is an important factor in
determining the level of interest rate risk. Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to
changes in interest rates. Generally, the longer the duration, the greater the interest rate risk. This means
that bonds with longer maturities or lower coupon rates may be more sensitive to changes in interest
rates and therefore may have greater interest rate risk.
Credit Risk. Fixed income securities are also exposed to credit risk, which is the possibility that the issuer
of a fixed income security will default on its obligation to pay interest and/or principal, which could cause
a fixed income securities holder to lose money. Corporate fixed income securities rated BBB or above by
Standard & Poor’s are generally considered to carry moderate credit risk. Corporate fixed income
securities rated lower than BBB are considered to have significant credit risk. Of course, fixed income
securities with lower credit ratings generally pay a higher level of income to investors. The financial
stability of issuers located in foreign countries may be more precarious than those located in the United
States. As a result, credit risk may be greater with foreign issuers of fixed income securities.
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Rule 144A Securities Risk. Black Swift holds securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities
Act (“Rule 144A Securities”). Rule 144A securities are securities that are not registered but which are
bought and sold solely by institutional investors. Rule 144A securities carry the risk that the liquidity of
these securities may become impaired, making it more difficult to sell these securities. In addition, bond
liquidity has wide ranging financial impacts, including the price investors are willing to pay for a bond and
the yield the bond offers. Black Swift will determine whether Accounts are eligible to hold 144A securities
prior to any purchases.
Illiquid Securities. Black Swift may purchase for Accounts securities that are not readily marketable. As
such, Black Swift may find it difficult to readily dispose of illiquid investments in the ordinary course of
business. In addition, a premature or forced liquidation of a client’s holdings is likely to depress the value
of many of these securities. Illiquid investments may not have an established trading market. In the
absence of an established trading market, Black Swift will, in its sole discretion, value such investments in
good faith at each time an Account’s net asset value is determined. Accordingly, if a significant amount of
Account assets are invested in illiquid investments, the value of the Account will be based in significant
part on the valuations determined by Black Swift without reference to an established market for such
investments.
Systemic Risk. World events and/or the activities of one or more large participants in the financial markets
and other events or activities of others could result in a systemic breakdown in the operation of financial
markets. Such events could result in Accounts losing substantial value.
THE FOREGOING RISK FACTORS DO NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL OF THE
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS AND INVESTORS
SHOULD READ THIS BROCHURE AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE DISCLOSURE MATERIALS IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS.
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ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Black Swift does not have any disciplinary information to disclose.
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ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Related Persons
Black Swift Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Black Swift, serves as the general partner to the Black Swift Special
Situations Fund, LP, the Pro Cyclist Fund, LP, and the Pro Cyclist Institutional Fund, LP (collectively, the
"Funds"). Black Swift serves as the investment manager to the Funds and receives compensation in the
form of investment management fees. Black Swift Partners, LLC may also receive performance-based
compensation from the Funds.
Because the Funds may generate higher total fees for Black Swift and its affiliates than separately
managed accounts ("SMAs"), Black Swift has a conflict of interest when recommending investments in the
Funds to its clients. Black Swift seeks to mitigate this conflict through full and fair disclosure to clients.
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ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING
Code of Ethics
Black Swift has adopted and implemented a Code of Ethics that sets forth the ethical and legal framework
under which Black Swift and its employees, including partners, officers, and directors, are required to
operate. The Code of Ethics is designed to uphold Black Swift’s standards of business conduct, emphasize
its fiduciary duty to clients, and promote the highest levels of ethical behavior.
The Code of Ethics is intended to:
● Educate employees about our standards of business conduct;
● Emphasize our fiduciary duty and duty of loyalty to clients;
● Protect the confidentiality of client information;
● Detect and prevent conflicts of interest between employees and clients;
● Monitor personal securities transactions by employees;
● Provide ongoing employee training; and
● Establish procedures for enforcement and review of the Code.
Black Swift will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Black Swift may engage in principal transactions with respect to client accounts, including transactions in
which a client account acquires securities from, or sells securities to, accounts primarily owned by Black
Swift or its affiliates. For any principal transaction, Black Swift will provide required disclosures and obtain
client consent in accordance with Section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers
Act").
Certain securities recommended to SMA clients may involve compensation paid to Black Swift or its
affiliates. As a result, Black Swift has an incentive to recommend these products based on the
compensation received. In addition, some of Black Swift’s proprietary Funds pay a performance-based
fee, creating an incentive for Black Swift to recommend investments in the Funds. Although Black Swift
seeks to make all recommendations in clients’ best interests and in accordance with its duty of care, clients
should be aware of these potential conflicts and any associated benefits to Black Swift.
To mitigate these conflicts, SMA clients who invest in Black Swift-managed Funds are not charged
additional management fees at the SMA level for their Fund holdings. Instead, clients pay management
and performance fees only at the Fund level.
Black Swift employees and the Funds may invest in the same securities purchased for SMA accounts.
Employee accounts and Funds, as clients of Black Swift, may be included in aggregated trades alongside
client accounts. Black Swift mitigates related conflicts of interest by following its Trade Allocation and
Aggregation Procedures and by monitoring employee personal trading activity.
Personal Trading by Employees
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Black Swift permits its employees to trade in the same securities as clients. This creates an inherent
conflict of interest because employees could potentially trade ahead of client transactions and receive
more favorable pricing.
To address this conflict, Black Swift has adopted and implemented a Code of Ethics that requires
supervised persons to pre-clear certain personal securities transactions with the Chief Investment Officer
and the Chief Compliance Officer. The Code of Ethics also requires supervised persons to submit quarterly
reports of their personal securities transactions and annual reports of their securities holdings.
Certain securities, such as U.S. government obligations, money market instruments, and mutual funds
that are not advised or sub-advised by Black Swift, are generally exempt from the pre-clearance
requirements.
These procedures are designed to help ensure that client interests are not adversely affected by employee
trading activity.
Conflicts of Interest
Employees of Black Swift may buy or sell for their own accounts the same securities that are
recommended to client Accounts.
Black Swift is not compensated for recommending or selecting other investment advisers for its clients.
However, Black Swift may co-invest alongside other investment managers, and such managers may invest
in Black Swift Funds or maintain a separately managed account ("SMA") managed by Black Swift.
The investment activities Black Swift conducts on behalf of any client Account may be directly or indirectly
competitive with the interests of other client Accounts. Conflicts may arise in allocating investment
opportunities among Accounts. Black Swift has a fiduciary duty to exercise diligence and care in allocating
investments appropriately among client Accounts. To address these conflicts, Black Swift has adopted
investment allocation procedures that consider each Account’s investment objectives and strategy.
Investment opportunities are allocated among Accounts in a manner consistent with Black Swift’s
fiduciary duty to treat each client fairly and equitably.
Employees are expected to avoid personally benefiting from the short-term market effects of client
recommendations. Employee personal securities transactions are subject to regular monitoring for
compliance with Black Swift’s Code of Ethics.
Employees are also subject to restrictions regarding material non-public information and insider trading.
Employees may, based on personal investment considerations, buy or sell securities that Black Swift does
not deem appropriate for client Accounts.
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ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Factors in Selecting or Recommending Broker-Dealers
As part of its fiduciary duty, Black Swift seeks best execution for client transactions, places trades fairly
among clients, and exercises diligence and care throughout the trading process. Black Swift has adopted
policies and procedures to guide its trading practices, ensure fair treatment of clients, and disclose
material conflicts of interest.
When selecting broker-dealers or counterparties, Black Swift considers their ability to provide best
execution for an Account, meaning the best net price considering all relevant factors. Factors Black Swift
may evaluate include:
● The broker’s ability to provide prompt and reliable executions at favorable prices (including
commissions, dealer spreads, or markups/markdowns);
● Operational efficiency in processing transactions, including prompt and accurate confirmations
and deliveries;
● Financial strength, integrity, and stability;
● Competitiveness of commission rates or equivalents compared to other broker-dealers; and
● Availability and quality of research products or services.
Although Black Swift generally seeks competitive pricing, it does not always select brokers offering the
lowest commission rates or transaction costs. Certain transactions may require specialized services that
justify higher compensation than would be typical for routine transactions.
Before Black Swift initiates trading with a new broker-dealer, the Chief Compliance Officer reviews the
broker’s financial stability, where applicable.
Black Swift executes trades through various platforms, including but not limited to Pershing NetX360,
Bloomberg, Neovest, or directly through other broker-dealers via verbal orders. Broker selection is
generally based on the broker’s expertise, capabilities, and the ability to achieve optimal execution.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
Black Swift does not currently enter into formal soft dollar arrangements. However, Black Swift generally
receives access to research provided by broker-dealers used for trading in fixed income securities,
equities, options, and private placements. Black Swift does not make separate payments for this research.
To the extent Black Swift receives research services, it does so in a manner consistent with the safe harbor
provided under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While Black Swift believes it does
not “pay up” for brokerage services to obtain research, clients should be aware that more favorable
pricing may sometimes be available from broker-dealers who do not provide research or ancillary services.
Because Black Swift does not bear the cost of the research, an incentive exists to select brokers who
provide research, which may create a conflict of interest.
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Black Swift seeks to mitigate this conflict by evaluating, in good faith, whether the commission rate or bid-
ask spread paid is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received and
in keeping with its fiduciary duty to clients.
Soft dollar benefits, if any, may be used for the benefit of all client Accounts, regardless of whether the
Accounts generated the soft dollar benefits. As a result, Accounts that do not generate soft dollars may
nonetheless benefit from research obtained through soft dollar practices.
The research Black Swift may access includes both proprietary research (created by the broker-dealer)
and third-party research (created by other providers). Such research may include information on
economic trends, industries, asset classes, pricing services, market data, statistical analyses, credit
analyses, and other topics that aid Black Swift’s investment decision-making process.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Black Swift does not refer clients to particular broker-dealers in exchange for client referrals from those
broker-dealers.
Directed Brokerage
Black Swift does not allow its clients to direct brokerage.
Aggregation and Allocation of Orders
Black Swift may aggregate trades when it determines that a purchase or sale of an investment is
appropriate for more than one client, based on each client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, and
time horizon. Black Swift seeks to ensure that all trades:
● Are consistent with the investment objectives and guidelines of each client;
● Are executed consistent with its obligation to seek best execution;
● Do not inappropriately favor or disadvantage any client; and
● Do not result in additional compensation or remuneration to Black Swift.
Clients may not always be treated exactly alike because of differences in their investment strategies,
objectives, liquidity needs, diversification requirements, risk profiles, and other factors.
Black Swift seeks to allocate investment opportunities fairly and equitably among clients and will not favor
or disfavor any client based on:
● The relative fee structure or amount of fees paid by any client;
● The profitability of any client relationship; or
● Any person's interest in offering or participating in co-investment opportunities outside of a Fund.
When an aggregated order is fully filled, the securities will be allocated among participating client
accounts in accordance with Black Swift’s Trade Allocation and Aggregation Procedures. If the order is
partially filled, securities will be allocated either pro rata or based on client-specific factors, such as
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account size, risk tolerance, minimum and maximum position limits, and the need to avoid odd-lot
positions.
Allocations may be determined after execution. For example, when purchasing fixed income securities
through a competitive bidding process, Black Swift may not know at the time of placing a bid whether it
will be successful. In such cases, allocations are made at the end of the day once transactions are
confirmed, taking into account relevant factors such as cash availability.
Black Swift maintains books and records that separately reflect, for each account, the aggregated orders
and the securities held, bought, and sold for that account.
Cross Trades
Executing cross trades between client accounts presents an inherent conflict of interest because one client
could potentially be favored over another. There is also a conflict in determining which client will be the
purchaser in a cross trade.
To mitigate these conflicts, Black Swift uses an unaffiliated broker-dealer to facilitate cross trades and
seeks to achieve best execution for both the buyer and the seller. All cross trades must be reviewed and
approved by the Chief Compliance Officer prior to execution.
When valuing securities involved in a cross trade, Black Swift follows its Valuation Policy. This may include
conducting a "bids wanted in competition" ("BWIC") process, in which several broker-dealers are asked
to provide bids for the security. Black Swift selects the best available bid to complete the transaction,
consistent with its fiduciary duty to clients. If the BWIC process does not yield a reliable valuation — due
to limited bids, wide price discrepancies, or other issues — Black Swift may instead rely on its internal
valuation procedures while remaining sensitive to potential conflicts.
Black Swift does not receive any commission or fees for executing cross trades. The executing broker-
dealer may receive a small markup or fee, which is typically shared equally between the buyer and seller.
Clients may opt out of participating in specific cross trades or elect not to permit cross trades in their
accounts by providing written instructions to Black Swift.
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ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Black Swift’s investment team periodically reviews all investment advisory accounts under the oversight
of the Chief Compliance Officer. Reviews focus on account risk, performance, and suitability. Reviews may
also be triggered by changes in a client's personal, tax, or financial situation, or by macroeconomic or
company-specific events. There is no limit on the number of accounts that may be reviewed at any given
time.
Clients receive brokerage statements at least quarterly directly from the account custodian. These
statements list account positions, activity for the covered period, and other relevant information.
Custodians also send trade confirmations following each brokerage transaction unless confirmations have
been waived.
For the Funds, Black Swift provides Limited Partners with quarterly written reports containing unaudited
performance information and annual financial statements audited in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP").
Black Swift recognizes that appropriate valuation of client investments is critical to ensuring fair and
accurate account reporting. Conflicts of interest may arise because valuations can affect marketing
efforts, fundraising activities, and Black Swift’s management and performance-based compensation. For
example, inaccurate valuations could impact the fees payable by clients.
To mitigate these conflicts, Black Swift values client investments according to its Valuation Policy. The
Valuation Policy sets forth comprehensive procedures for valuing investments based on investment type.
A copy of the Valuation Policy is available to clients and Fund investors upon request.
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ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND COMPENSATION
Black Swift does not receive any economic benefit, including sales awards or prizes, from non-clients for
providing investment advisory services.
Black Swift has entered into an arrangement with a placement agent to solicit investors for certain Funds.
Black Swift compensates the placement agent for these services at the Adviser’s expense. Any prospective
investor solicited by a placement agent will be informed of the arrangement and asked to acknowledge
in writing their understanding of the placement agent’s role and compensation.
Black Swift does not maintain a fee-sharing arrangement under which it compensates third parties
specifically for client referrals. However, Black Swift may distribute discretionary bonus compensation to
employees based in part on their contributions to the Firm’s marketing efforts.
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ITEM 15: CUSTODY
Because Black Swift and its affiliates are deemed to have custody of Fund assets, Black Swift is subject to
the Custody Rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Black Swift relies on the "Pooled Vehicle
Annual Audit Exception," which provides that an adviser is deemed to comply with certain Custody Rule
requirements if:
● The Funds are audited annually by an independent public accounting firm registered with, and
subject to regular inspection by, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB"); and
● The Funds distribute audited financial statements to investors within 120 days of the end of their
fiscal year.
In addition, Fund custodians send account statements directly to Fund investors at least quarterly.
For separately managed accounts ("SMAs"), a qualified custodian maintains custody of client assets.
Custodians send quarterly account statements directly to each account owner. Black Swift may also
provide separate account reports to clients. These reports may differ from custodian statements due to
differences in valuation methodologies, timing of pricing, or the treatment of accrued income.
Clients are urged to carefully review and compare any statements received from Black Swift with those
provided by the qualified custodian. The custodian’s statement is the official record of account holdings
and activity.
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ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Black Swift has discretionary authority to manage investment portfolios on behalf of its clients.
For the Funds, Black Swift has been engaged as the investment adviser by the Funds’ general partner or
an affiliate thereof. This engagement grants Black Swift full discretionary authority to manage the assets
of the Funds. Black Swift’s investment discretion is subject to the limitations set forth in applicable law,
the Funds' offering and organizational documents, and any additional restrictions agreed upon with the
Funds or their investors.
For separately managed accounts ("SMAs"), Black Swift exercises discretionary authority pursuant to
investment advisory agreements entered into with each client. These agreements generally authorize
Black Swift to invest and manage the SMA portfolio consistent with the client’s stated investment
objectives. In some cases, the agreements may include additional limitations or restrictions on Black
Swift’s discretionary authority, as negotiated between Black Swift and the client.
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ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs):
Black Swift does not vote proxies or offer advice regarding corporate actions for client accounts. Clients
are responsible for receiving proxy materials and exercising their right to vote as shareholders. In most
cases, clients will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. If Black Swift receives any
proxy materials on behalf of a client, it will promptly forward them to the client.
Funds:
For the Funds managed by Black Swift, proxies are voted on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the
Firm’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures. As a general principle, Black Swift votes proxies in the best
interests of the applicable Fund. However, Black Swift may determine not to vote a proxy when, for
example:
● The security is no longer held by the Fund;
● A conflict of interest exists;
● Voting would not be in the best interests of the Fund; or
● The cost and time associated with voting outweigh the expected benefit.
When voting proxies, Black Swift follows established guidelines for both routine and non-routine matters.
A copy of Black Swift’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available to clients and investors upon
written request.
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ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Black Swift does not require or solicit payment of fees exceeding $1,200 per client, six months or more in
advance of providing advisory services. Accordingly, Black Swift is not required to include a balance sheet
with this Brochure.
Black Swift is not aware of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet its
contractual commitments to clients.
Black Swift has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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