摘要 |
<p>Systems and techniques for organizing and managing investment funds. An investment fund is organized according to an agreement between a managing entity and a plurality of investors, with provisions for compensation for investor losses occurring due to declines in investment value. The risk associated with the obligation for compensation is borne by the managing entity, and the agreement prescribes management fees in an amount calculated to compensate the managing entity for this additional risk. When an event occurs triggering a compensation obligation, the managing entity contributes the required sum, suitably drawn from a previously established compensation fund sufficient to cover the maximum possible obligation.</p> |