Superfund announces record results, brings Superfund Gold Funds to the Middle East

Superfund A EUR SICAV achieved a return of +13.8% for the month of February alone, while the more dynamic Superfund B EUR SICAV produced +21.5% and the aggressive Superfund C EUR SICAV returned a staggering +28.2%.

Summarizing the impressive start to the year, the Founder & Owner of Superfund, Christian Baha said: "These results once again show that over the long term, managed futures funds are among the best asset classes in the world, with the highest investor returns".

The Superfund flagship fund, Superfund Q-AG, has provided investors with a total return of +624.0% since it was first issued almost 12 years ago, which equates to an average annual return of +18.0% and the aggressive Superfund Cayman (Strategy C) achieved an impressive average annual return of +29.5 % since its inception in May 2001.

"There are very few assets classes in the world which can match this kind of performance," added Baha.

Profitable trends in many markets: The Superfund trading systems were able to profit from strong trends in many different markets. Steadily increasing demand from China fuelled a strong increase in grain and oilseed prices. Soybeans climbed to a new record high. The Superfund Gold Funds took advantage of the continuous dollar crisis to gain further returns. Also gold profited from the decrease of the U.S. dollar amid growing concern on rising inflation. Trends in the energy sector were also driven upwards led by heating oil which experienced impressive returns soaring to a new all-time high since trading began in 1978.

Product innovation: Superfund Gold funds. With the launch of the new gold funds, Superfund companies are once again spearheading the industry as the first providers of gold-based managed futures funds. These funds combine the universal safe-haven investment (gold) with the successful Superfund managed futures trading strategy in one single product. In this way, investors benefit from a unique product which combines the safety and profit potential of the world's oldest form of money - gold traditionally has provided protection against inflation and economic crisis while simultaneously offering enormous potential for gains - together with the proven performance of the Superfund trading strategy. In the three months since its launch in December 2007, Superfund Gold A SICAV has already provided a net return of +35.0%.

Commenting on the launch of the Superfund Gold Funds in the Middle East, Bernd Kreuzinger, Managing Director ME, said:

"Gold has always been a desired commodity especially in the Middle East. With the rising prices of the Gold worldwide the Superfund Gold Funds are expected to witness an impressive acceptance and performance in the region."

Global market leader: In February 2008, Superfund GCT USD (Strategy B) out-performed global competitors by achieving a net return of +22.4%. Over the long-term, Superfund GCT USD also ranks as the top performer with a total return of +418.4% since January 2000. These results show that the Superfund trading strategy is one of the most successful international investment strategies capable of generating superior long-term returns.

An "airbag" against falling equity markets for every portfolio. Since the start of the year, the Superfund funds have again proved their value as an "airbag" to protect investment portfolios against market downturns resulting from major drops in the world's equity markets. For example, the Euro Stoxx 50 lost over 15% in the first two months of 2008, while the Superfund funds were able to post significant gains. Broad diversification enabled the proven Superfund trading strategy to profit not only from the downturn in the equity markets but also from upward trends in booming commodity markets such as crude oil and gold.