Why a seed investment in 1000FTAD AG may be more attractive today than a direct investment in banks or asset managers
The financial sector is undergoing structural change. Automation, data-driven decision-making processes, and technological efficiency are increasingly becoming decisive competitive factors. This raises a key question for investors: Does it make more sense to invest directly in traditional financial services institutions, or in companies such as 1000FTAD AG, which equip these very institutions with innovative technology? Especially in […]
Understanding central bank psychology: The art of interpreting Fed and ECB communications profitably
The $2 trillion mistake On December 16, 2015, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points—the first increase since 2006. The FOMC statement read: "The Committee expects that economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant only gradual increases in the federal funds rate." How did the markets interpret this statement? Most traders [...]
Securing family assets for the next generation: currency strategies as an underestimated form of asset protection
The €100 million problem In 2018, a Swiss family office managed assets worth €120 million – all in euro-denominated assets: real estate in Munich and Vienna, German government bonds, DAX shares, Swiss company shares. Three years later, in 2021, the assets had grown to €127 million on paper. The family celebrated the solid performance. But no one had calculated the loss of purchasing power. […]
Liquidity: The invisible risk factor that destroys millions—before you can react
The 15-second collapse that cost $780 million May 6, 2010, 2:42 p.m. EST. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 998 points in 5 minutes—the largest intraday point loss in history. But that wasn't the real disaster. The real disaster unfolded in currency trading: EUR/USD, normally the most liquid currency pair in the world with […]
The psychology of institutional risk management: Why 90% of traders fail because of emotions – and how you can do better
The invisible enemy in currency trading After 17 years at the trading desk, I have learned an uncomfortable truth: most traders don't lose because their strategy is bad. They lose because they don't follow their strategy. A family office I worked with in 2023 had developed an excellent forex strategy. Backtests showed a profit factor of 2.3. […]
FAQs about participation certificates issued by 1000FTAD AG
What is a participation certificate? A participation certificate is a non-voting equity instrument in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 656a ff. CO). It grants the holder economic rights—in particular dividend and liquidation claims—without voting rights at the general meeting. Why does 1000FTAD AG offer participation certificates? 1000FTAD AG uses participation certificates to: raise growth capital, preserve entrepreneurial decision-making power, quickly […]
Legal glossary – on participation certificates (Switzerland)
Stock corporation (AG) A corporation under Swiss law (OR) in which the share capital is divided into shares. Shareholders are not personally liable, but only liable for their investment. Registered shares Shares that are issued in the name of the shareholder and must be entered in the company's share register. They enable the company to maintain transparency regarding its ownership structure. Voting shares Shares that entitle the holder […]
Backtesting: The 7 fatal mistakes that render 80% of all trading strategies worthless
The €2.3 million illusion In 2019, a German family office developed a "revolutionary" EUR/USD strategy. The 5-year backtest showed impressive figures: Sharpe ratio: 2.8 Win rate: 73% Maximum drawdown: 8.2% Annual return: 34% The quant team was thrilled. Management approved €10 million in start-up capital. The strategy went live in January 2020. After 18 months: loss of 2.3 […]
Position sizing: The forgotten art that determines success or ruin in currency trading
The 67% win rate trader who still went bankrupt A family office in Zurich hired an experienced forex trader in 2018. His credentials were impressive: 15 years of trading experience Win rate: 67% (documented over 500 trades) Average profit per trade: 45 pips Average loss per trade: 38 pips Management was thrilled. They gave him EUR 10 million in start-up capital. After 14 […]
Why participation certificates from 1000FTAD AG are a win-win situation—for the company and for investors
In many Swiss companies, issuing participation certificates is a proven means of raising additional capital without jeopardizing entrepreneurial flexibility or slowing down decision-making processes. 1000FTAD AG takes advantage of precisely these benefits when it uses participation certificates as a financing instrument. What are participation certificates? Participation certificates are registered shares without voting rights that grant the holder economic rights such as [...]
