Barclay Hedge recently recognized the DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund, Ltd. with its Award for Excellence. The Fund was ranked in the top 10 of Metals & Mining hedge funds tracked by Barclay Hedge for its 11.50% net return for the month of September 2009.
This award is significant. Barclay Hedge is a prominent, independent hedge fund research firm with a database of over 5800 hedge funds. Its awards are a statement of accomplishment within the hedge fund industry. The fact that the DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund received this award is a testament to its investment discipline and exceptional performance this year. Based on estimated results through mid November 2009, the fund is up over 65% year-to-date net of all fees.
More importantly, the DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund is the first Shariah compliant hedge fund to win a Barclay Hedge award. Operating within Shariah guidelines, the Fund has demonstrated that its strategy can compete head-to-head with conventional hedge funds and deliver industry-leading returns.
By acknowledging the DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund's exceptional performance, the Barclay Hedge award represents another important advance for Shariah compliant investments.
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For more information on the DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund, please contact Scott Rickards at 971-4-367-8384 or scott.rickards@dcam.ae
Joseph E. Gau
Managing Director
Shariah Capital, Inc.
125 Elm Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
United States of America
Tel. 203-972-0331
Fax. 203-972-0229
Email: jgau@shariahcap.com
Website: www.shariahcap.com
Al Mas Tower, 50th Floor
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel. 971-4-367-8384
Fax. 971-4-390-3862
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