Based on absolute performance, BarclayHedge.com ranks Altavest's Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) Program, Legend, the second best performing option strategy of 2014 with a net return of 35.29%. Moreover, Legend was ranked the best performing option strategy according to its risk-adjusted return (Sharpe Ratio).

San Clemente, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/24/2015 -- According to BarclayHedge.com, a database that tracks Commodity Trading Advisor performance, Altavest's Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) Program, Legend, was ranked the 2nd best performing option strategy in 2014 in terms of absolute performance, returning 35.29% to investors in 2014. Most importantly, Legend wasranked the #1 performer according to its riskadjusted return (Sharpe Ratio of 6.88).

Legend's primary strategy revolves around the collection of net option premium on stock index futures, while not trading uncovered short option positions. However, Legend occasionally adds long put option spreads to hedge its short put spread risk.

Legend utilizes Altavest's proprietary ThetaTrader platform to enter and exit complex option spread positions according to ThetaTrader's algorithms and parameters. While Legend takes advantage of ThetaTrader's entry signals, Legend also utilizes Altavest's proprietary Risk Thermal Indicator (RTI) to automatically exit both winning and losing trades according to the RTI algorithm.

Altavest's highlyranked CTA investment program utilizes a separately managed account format wherein qualified clients always retain legal custody of their funds. Accounts are fully liquid and transparent and have no lockup periods. A minimum investment for an individual is typically $50,000, while institutions are at the $250,000 level.

About The Legend Program
The Legend Program is managed by Chris Cameron, one of Altavest's Senior Trading Advisors. Legend is a noncorrelated alternative investment that offers qualified investors an opportunity to diversify their investment opportunities in seeking superior riskadjusted returns. Legend has a low correlation with traditional asset classes like bonds or stocks and exposure to this program is intended to enhance an investor's portfolio diversification while reducing risk.

About Altavest World Wide Trading, Inc.
Since 1997, Altavest has been providing commodity trading services to both novice and professional traders alike. Altavest offers two distinct investment solutions to fit their separate markets: selfdirected traders who utilize ThetaTrader and the associated education from futuresANIMAL, and, managed futures investors who are serviced with Altavest's Commodity Trading Advisor division, Altavest Private Client Services.

Altavest is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as an Introducing Broker (IB), a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and a Commodity Pool Operator (CPO), and is also a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).

There is a risk of loss in trading futures & options. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

The performance above is the actual customer composite performance for Altavest Private Client Services, LLC's Legend program. The results are net of all commissions and fees and omit the results of accounts that traded only partial months. The Legend program is available only tosophisticated investors that are qualified eligible participants as defined in section 4.7 of the commodity exchange act. Only risk capital should be used to invest in any futures & options program.

Contact:
Mike Armbruster
Principal & CoFounder
info@altavest.com
800-994-9566

Website:
http://www.altavest.com

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San Clemente, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/02/2015 -- Altavest Worldwide Trading, Inc. is honored to announce that Altavest Private Client Services, LLC (APCS) has been featured in BarclayHedge's monthly performance rankings for its award winning Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) program: Legend. Its Legend Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) Program was ranked #4 within the Options Strategies category for December 2014, posting a net return of 3.08%, with a 2014 net return of 35.29%. BarclayHedge has recognized Legend as one of the top performing CTA programs on the market due to the programs high net return.
 
Formed in 1997, Altavest has been helping investors with alternative investments for nearly two decades. APCS is a Commodity Trading Advisor registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association.  APCS focuses on Separately Managed Account services. The trading programs offered by APCS are available to high net worth investors, institutions, wealth managers and family offices. Altavest's principals have combined market and industry experience of 45+ years, and the Altavest team includes industry veterans in operations, research, technology and compliance.
 
APCS provides qualified investors with alternative investment programs that are created and designed to be non-correlated with traditional investment benchmarks like S&P 500. It operates transparently and is backed by experienced professionals that offer excellent customer service governed by a high-degree of ethical standards. APCS aims to provide investors with non-correlated alternative investments that offer consistent profits regardless of market conditions in relation to traditional asset classes.

About The Legend Program
The Legend Program is managed by Chris Cameron, one of Altavest's Senior Trading Advisors. Legend is a non-correlated alternative investment that offers investors an opportunity to diversify their investment opportunities in seeking superior risk-adjusted returns. Legend has a low correlation with traditional asset classes like bonds or stocks and exposure to this program is intended to enhance an investor's portfolio diversification while reducing risk.  The APCS Legend program was among the top performing options related CTA programs in December 2014, posting a 3.08% net return, and a 2014 net return of 35.29%.

Learn more about APCS' Commodity Trading Advisor Legend Program by visiting APCS at http://altavest.com/ManagedFutures/Investment-Portfolio-Management.aspx. For inquiries, call 800-994-9566 or email at info@altavest.com.
 
Testimonials:

"I have been an Altavest client for 15 years. Whether you are just starting out or have been trading for years, I highly recommend them." ---Laura, Dallas, Texas

"We have only been with Futures Animal for just over two months and have found them extremely helpful and friendly. Our assigned (Altavest) broker is always available and ready to talk to us and answer any questions we have whether it is on our trades or the course material. Very glad we signed up to this, we can learn while we earn"---- Lynn and Roger, Von Ormy, Texas
 
There is a risk of loss in trading futures & options. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

The performance above is the actual customer composite performance for Altavest Private Client Services, LLC's Legend program. The results are net of all commissions and fees and omit the results of accounts that traded only partial months. The Legend program is available only to sophisticated investors that are qualified eligible participants as defined in section 4.7 of the commodity exchange act. Only risk capital should be used to invest in any futures & options program.

Company: Altavest Worldwide Trading, Inc.
Contact: Mike Armbruster
Address: 905 Calle Amanecer, Suite 160, San Clemente, CA 92673
Contact Number: 800-994-9566
Website: http://www.altavest.com
Email: info@altavest.com

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