Investing for tomorrow

Luxembourg AIF – 100% options strategy

Performance • Innovation • Transparency

12 months

Investment horizon

Aug 2021

Fund launch

An annual net performance of over 10% for more than 7 years.

Net return 2022
13.48%
Net return 2023
10.73%
Net return 2024
10.51%

Past results do not guarantee future performance and must not be read as a promise of return.

From High-Yield liquid savings to hedge fund

Phocus1 is a Luxembourg alternative investment fund based on options strategies across several liquid asset classes.

Discover the offer
  • Our aim

    Deliver performance above typical savings products to help counter inflation.
  • Our expertise

    Create value by harvesting volatility across several liquid underlyings.
  • Our performance

    Our past returns place us among liquid high-yield offerings in Luxembourg.
  • Accessible capital Your money is not locked in: it remains liquid and accessible at any time, with a 12-month investment horizon.

Introducing innovative features to enhance your investment experience

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    A diversified currency alternative investment fund

    The aim is regular performance, independent of market direction. The fund does not buy the underlyings; it uses options only (currencies then multi-underlying options).

  • 02

    Active management for day-to-day performances

    Neutral directional setups, continuous exposure adjustments, real-time monitoring and structural risk control.

  • 03

    Attractive taxation applicable only upon exit

    You buy units of our Luxembourg AIF. Compounding can accrue until you redeem. Tax depends on your residence; seek advice.

  • 04

    No fees, only performance-based commissions

    No entry, management or exit fees, with redemption on the anniversary date of your subscription (12-month horizon). Remuneration is a 33% commission on realised gains only, aligning interests.

Q&A

What is the minimum investment amount?

You can access Phocus1 from €125,000, in line with Luxembourg AIF rules.

NOTE: it is not in €125,000 steps — e.g. €130,000 or €150,000 is fine above €125,000.

What's the lock-in period for my investment?

Your money is not locked; it remains liquid and accessible at any time. The investment horizon is 12 months. Early exit is possible: repayment is made at the applicable net asset value, less a commission equal to 100% of the gains of the current 12-month period (articles §3.2).

Who is the depositary bank?

The fund’s assets are held on the Interactive Brokers trading platform (Dublin), whose depositary bank is J.P. Morgan (Frankfurt).

What are the fees?

No entry, management or exit fees, with redemption on the anniversary date of your subscription (12-month horizon). We are paid only through commissions on gains realised during your investment period. 100% of your deposits are invested.

Full details are in your investor area.

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Jean-François Chauffeté

Founder · Managing Partner, Phocus1

Speak directly with Jean-François Chauffeté, founder of Phocus1: how the fund works, performance, subscription terms.

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Phocus 1 SCS is an FIA (Alternative Investment Fund) under Luxembourg law, registered with the RCS under N° B251244 / FIA compartment N°5628.
LEI N°: 222100POOD3SYW7CRC60

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Important information:

The value of investments and income from PHOCUS1 SCS's activities can go down as well as up and its shareholders, investors, customers, are not guaranteed to recover the full amount of the invested amounts. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. The tax regime depends on the circumstances of each shareholder, investor, client and their country of residence and may change.