Arbitrage is the high-volume and simultaneous purchase and sale of assets in different markets such as stocks, commodities and currencies to exploit tiny differences in their prices. Because the trading margins are so small, it has always been necessary to invest $10’s or $100’s of millions into a program to realise a meaningful profit. Which is why it has always been exclusive to major institutions and the ultra-wealthy. But advancing technology and algorithms now enable a higher volume of participants to exploit higher trading volumes, driving down the initial investment requirement to as little as $1 million. The trade entry process is much more straightforward at $10m+.
Compared to normal regulated markets, returns available from arbitrage trading programs can appear fanciful, but they are real. 40% or more per month is the norm. Those ‘in the know’ and with the necessary funds have been doing it for eight decades. The Grail Capital Trade desk will advise you of the best program to suit your current circumstances.
Evergreen Trading works directly with Tier-1 trade desks operated by some of the world’s leading global banks. All transactions are conducted through SWIFT, bringing stability and structure to the market.
You can use cash or, currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Europe and some LatAm countries, monetize existing assets to start your trades using the physical asset monetization (PAM) provided by Evergreen Trading. Land, all real estate (hospitals, hotels etc) transport, operating power or manufacturing plants etc can be considered for monetization. If you have assets of $100m or more, and bank with an ‘A’ or better rated institution, you may be able to issue a SBLC which can be monetized and entered into trade.
Please note that the fluctuating sub-$10m program landscape means that entering programs with placements of between $1m and $9m must be cash. Evergreen Trading provides its physical asset monetization (PAM) program for those with assets of sub-$10m. But, where cash realised from the asset is $10m or more, this enables immediate entry into an MT799 program, where your funds remain ‘blocked’ in your account for the duration of the trades, operated by a leading global institution.
Depending on what cash or assets you can place into trade you can:
Improve your equity position so that Evergreen Trading debt investors find it easier to fund your project, or
If sufficient capital/assets can be brought to the trade, your project can be funded fully.
Funds generated from your trades are regarded as profit and should be treated as such in your accounting. There is no equity commitment or debt liability involved with income from your trading program.
Sub-$10m programs (minimum placement is $1m) come and go very quickly and are almost immediately over-subscribed. So that you are prepared Evergreen Trading will keep your CIS or KYC on file, together with your POF (proof of funds) which needs to be a screengrab of your account statement. As soon as we are notified of a sub-$10m trading opportunity we will notify you and ask for a current POF (it mustn’t be more than five days old). We will then pass you straight over to the traders to move forward.
Mining/in-ground assets. For capital starved miners, your in-ground assets can be monetized with the proceeds being put into trade, from which profits can be used to finance mining operations. The requirements are quite specific and included within the Preliminary Enquiry Form, which you can download (below). If accepted, you can source your own insurance wrap (A or A+ major underwriter), or Evergreen Trading can refer your case to our insurance provider who will invoice a nominal cost for their work.
For other hard assets: such as gold, silver, platinum, and finished gemstones can also be used as assets for trade. The requirements to be accepted by our Trade Desk include an insurance wrap, as described above. For other valuable hard assets, complete a PEF and submit it for advice from our Trade Desk.
You can increase your investable capital base by placing cash into trades. Your capital is never at risk and remains in your account ’blocked’ for the trading cycle (which can usually be renewed) with a Swift MT799. Profits can be paid wherever you designate.
To accept this invitation to participate in the market, please download and complete the Preliminary Enquiry Form. Please note, because of the vast sums involved, this unregulated market focuses stringent due diligence on anti-money laundering. Spending time on completing the intake process at this and following stages will make for a smooth and rapid market entry. If you have questions please download the Trade Desk FAQ’s document where you will find most of them answered.
Arbitrage trading was originally developed to fund major reconstruction projects after World War II. John Maynard Keynes first created the structure and introduced it at the iconic Bretton Woods conference in 1944 which also gave us the World Bank, IMF and what was at the time, the G5. Also known as private placement programs (PPP), over eight decades they have been used to fund thousands of major construction, industrial and infrastructure projects worldwide, but with minimum cash placements of $100m or more. None have ever failed. Now, after eight decades of evolution, Evergreen Trading clients can enter the market with much reduced cash or assets to contribute to or completely fund their projects.