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Gems Low Volatility Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Portfolio Introduction Introduction Gems was established in 1987 and currently manages assets of over $7 billion for investors around the globe. As one of the first Fund of Hedge Fund


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Gems Low Volatility Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Portfolio

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Introduction Introduction

Gems was established in 1987 and currently manages assets of over $7 billion for investors around the globe. As one of the first Fund of Hedge Fund managers in the industry, Gems has 20 years of accumulated investment expertise through its exposure to different market conditions across several cycles. This investment experience gives Gems a clear edge in an extremely competitive though relatively young industry. Longevity and our disciplined award-winning investment methodology complement our analytical capabilities and give us access to the most sought-after hedge fund managers. These strengths enable us to adapt dynamically to the often rapid changes in the markets and capitalise on the investment opportunities they present.

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Section 1: Portfolio Overview Section 2: Strategy Focus Section 3: Performance Section 1: Portfolio Overview Section 2: Strategy Focus Section 3: Performance

Table of Contents Table of Contents

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Section 1: Portfolio Overview Section 1: Portfolio Overview

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Portfolio Objective: Investment Objective: Investment Focus: Capital Preservation Targeting consistent performance, superior to bonds, of LIBOR+ 500bps - 12%, with 2-5% volatility A low volatility portfolio achieved through a mix of mainly low volatility managers. At certain times it can have a small exposure to more directional strategies. Diversified portfolio Low correlation to stocks and bonds

Portfolio Highlights Portfolio Highlights

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Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Assets under Management: $3.9 billion Percentage of assets invested with closed managers: 57.04% Track record of over a decade No negative 12 month rolling period since inception The Gems Low Volatility Portfolio is available in the following currencies: US Dollar, Euros, Swiss Francs, Icelandic Krona, Norwegian Krona, UK Sterling.

Portfolio Facts Portfolio Facts

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Top Managers Strategy & Manager Selection Risk Diversification Transparency & Security

We only select superior managers with proven track records who utilise alternative strategies in a unique way Over the years, Gems has proven that both its strategy allocation and manager selection have added value. We diversify risk through a combination of sources of profit, by having low volatility managers in different investing strategies, styles and asset classes. Over 2/3 of

  • ur Portfolio is represented by managers closed to new
  • investments. Today there are more than 50 managers in

this Portfolio. Our transparency, including style composition, strategy and profit attributions, allows investors a higher comfort level. The Portfolio is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and is subject to Luxembourg regulations

Qualities of the Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Qualities of the Gems Low Volatility Portfolio

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Profits (of which the magnitude of each factor is dependant on the individual strategy) derive from the following elements:

How Are Profits Generated? How Are Profits Generated?

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Manager Level: Manager Level: Intense qualitative and quantitative testing on underlying managers (Goodness-of-fit tests) Portfolio Level: Portfolio Level: Natural hedges in the portfolio (CTAs, long-vol strategies, short sub-prime) Additional Protection: Additional Protection: Portfolio enhancement (low cost, asymmetric outcomes)

Period: Jan-95 (Inception) – First Quarter 2008

Avoiding “Tail-Risk” Avoiding “Tail-Risk”

Low Volatility Quarterly Returns

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Combining Gems Low Volatility Portfolio with a bond portfolio

Portfolio Benefits Portfolio Benefits

Period: Jan 95 – First Quarter 08

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Section 2: Strategy Focus Section 2: Strategy Focus

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Source: Gems Investment Research * Apr 1, 2008 YTD

Profit Attribution 2007/08 Profit Attribution 2007/08

Profit Attribution* (Percentage of Net Profit)

2007 1st Quarter 2008

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Source: Gems Investment Research Date: 1 April (estimate) Allocation 2008

Strategy and Geographic Allocation Strategy and Geographic Allocation

Strategy Allocation* Geographic Allocation*

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Portfolio Management: Added Value Portfolio Management: Added Value

Return

1.Static Allocation:

No strategy allocat No strategy allocation

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  • 2. Dynamic Allocation:

Strate Strategie gies rebalanc rebalanced monthly to mimic actu ed monthly to mimic actual Low l Low Volat Volatility Portfolio strategy allocations lity Portfolio strategy allocations

In the above exercise, the Gems Low Volatility Portfolio is compared mainly to HFR Hedge Selected indices that represent the strategies used in the Low Volatility

  • Portfolio. According to the above exercise, two thirds of

the outperformance is attributable to manager selection, while the reminder is attributable to strategy selection.

  • 3. Dynamic + Manager Selection

Actual Gems Low Volatility Portfolio strategy and manager allocations

Jun-00 Dec-00 Jun-01 Dec-01 Jun-02 Dec-02 Jun-03 Dec-03 Jun-04 Dec-04 Jun-05 Dec-05 Jun-06

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Dec-06

Risk* Return Risk*

Static 52.82% 3.43% Dynamic 55.69% 3,21% Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Performance 97.41% 3.30%

Jun-07 Period: Jan 00 – First Quarter 2008 *Annualised Standard Deviation / Performance figures are net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future results Dec-07

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Section 3: Performance Performance Section 3: Performance Performance

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USD Historical Performance Low Volatility Return vs. Various Indices USD Performance Statistics

Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Gems Low Volatility Portfolio

Period: *Jan. 95 through May. 08 / Performance figures are net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future results

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Over time, the Low Volatility Portfolio has delivered consistent excess returns over LIBOR; narrowing during significantly difficult periods and widening in environments that offer good opportunities

Period: Jan-95 (Inception) – First Quarter 2008

Risk Premium Risk Premium

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Gems Low Volatility returns have been strong following periods of market volatility

Gems Performance In Crises Gems Performance In Crises

Source: Gems Investment and Research / Period: Jan 95 through Sep 07 / Performance are net of fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future results

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The Low Volatility Portfolio provides the opportunity to invest in a diverse range of low volatility managers with different risk return

  • profiles. The Low Volatility Portfolio has a low correlation to both the

bond and equity markets

Performance with Indices Performance with Indices

Period: Jan 95 – First Quarter 2008

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Risk Comparison Risk Comparison

Period: Jan-95 (Inception) – First Quarter 2008

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Dependence Equities and Bonds Dependence Equities and Bonds

Source: Gems Investment and Research Period: Jan-95 – First Quarter 2008

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Portfolio Portfolio Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Fund Fund Gems Progressive Gems Progressive Fund Re Fund Regular U gular US$/Euro Shares $/Euro Shares Investment Manager Investment Manager Gems Management Limited Gems Management Limited Investment Adv Investment Adviso sor Gems Ad Gems Advisors Limited sors Limited Administrator Administrator Citco Citco Luxembourg (S. Luxembourg (S.A.) A.) Custodian Custodian Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg) S.C.A. Brown Brothers Harriman (Luxembourg) S.C.A. Auditor Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers (Luxembourg) PricewaterhouseCoopers (Luxembourg) Fisca Fiscal Year-end Year-end December December Listings Listings Lipper Analytical Services Lipper Analytical Services, MAR Hedge, Micropal, , MAR Hedge, Micropal, Ne Nelson P lson Publications, Financ blications, Financial ial Times, Luxembourg Stoc Times, Luxembourg Stock Exchange k Exchange Quotes Quotes USD: ISIN LU0221728677 USD: ISIN LU0221728677 Bloombe

  • omberg: GEM

rg: GEMPRTI LX, RTI LX, Common Code: 22172867 Telekurs: CH 2205940 Inte Common Code: 22172867 Telekurs: CH 2205940 International Herald rnational Herald Tribune Tribune EURO: ISIN LU022345796 EURO: ISIN LU0223457960 Bloombe 0 Bloomberg: GEM rg: GEMPRT4 LX RT4 LX Common Code: 22345796 Telekurs: CH 2205946 Common Code: 22345796 Telekurs: CH 2205946 Minimum Minimum $100 000 / €100 000 $100 000 / €100 000 Subscriptions Subscriptions USD: Monthly + 3 days, Euro: M D: Monthly + 3 days, Euro: Monthly + 3 days. nthly + 3 days. Redemptions Redemptions Monthly + Monthly + 35

35 days

days Advisory Fee Advisory Fee

2% 2% per annum

per annum Performance Fee Performance Fee

10% 10% of p

  • f profits (if above
  • fits (if above 5% annualised

5% annualised)

Please see official prospectus for full investment terms.

Structure Structure

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2007/08 Awards 2007/08 Awards

InvestHedge Awards 2008 Gems Recovery Portfolio (Regular US Dollar) Winner 2008 InvestHedge Awards 2008 Lipper Fund Awards 2008 Gems Recovery Portfolio (Regular Euro) Winner 2008 Winner 2008 Best Risk-Adjusted returns for 2007

  • ut of 614 European registered funds
  • f hedge funds

Gems Recovery Portfolio (Regular US Dollar) Winner 2008 Lipper Fund Awards 2008 Gems Perennial Portfolio (Regular 3 Year Dollar) Winner Winner 2008 2008 Best Risk-Adjusted returns for 2007 out

  • f 1072 offshore-registered fund of

hedge funds European Hedge Fund of Funds Awards 2007 Gems Multi-Strategy 2X Winner 2007 Winner 2007 Best Performing Leveraged Product on a Risk-Return Basis European Hedge Fund of Funds Awards 2007 Gems Recovery Portfolio Winner 2007 Winner 2007 Best Performing Specialist Fund of Hedge Funds over 3 Years Gems Perennial Portfolio Winner 2008 Winner 2008 Best Newcomer Portfolio HFM Awards 2008

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Past Awards and Rankings Past Awards and Rankings

European Hedge Fund of Funds Awards 2004 Gems Recovery Winner 2004 Best Performing Hedge Fund Of Funds Over 1 Year on a Risk/ Return Basis (Specialist Funds of Hedge Funds) Gems Advisors Limited Winner 2003 Best Group on the Basis of Investment Process Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Highly Commended for the Best Performing Hedge Fund of Funds Over 5 Years on a Risk adjusted basis European Hedge Fund of Funds Awards 2003 Allenbridge Hedge Info Global Hedge Fund Rating and Research July 2005 Gems Low Volatility Portfolio Recommendation: Buy A,A-= 91-100%. Superior Quality Global Fund Analysis Gems Low Volatility Portfolio 4 Stars for Consistent Returns with Low Volatility European Hedge Fund of Funds Awards 2003 Allenbridge Hedge Info Global Hedge Fund Rating and Research July 2005 Gems Recovery Portfolio Recommendation: Buy A,A-= 91-100%. Superior Quality

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MSCI (Total Return with net dividends) This is a free float-adjusted market capitalisation index that is designed to measure global developed market equity performance. This series approximates the minimum possible dividend reinvestment. The dividend is reinvested after deduction of withholding tax, applying the rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. MSCI uses withholding tax rates applicable to Luxembourg holding companies, as Luxembourg applies the highest rates. HFRI Indices The purpose of these indices is to serve as a performance benchmark for investment managers and to aid in the asset allocation process The weightings in each index are intended to produce representative exposures for the larger universe of managers utilizing the strategy. Lehman Government Credit Bond Index (LGCB) The Lehman Government Credit Bond Index is generally considered to be representative of U.S. Government security and corporate bond market activity. S&P 500 (Total Return adjusted by withholding tax on dividends ) A market-value weighted index of 500 blue-chip stocks, considered to be a benchmark of the overall stock market. This index is composed of industrial, transportation, utility, and financial companies with a heavy emphasis on industrial companies.

Glossary Glossary

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Gems Management Limited*

Norfolk House, 1st Floor Frederick Street P.O. Box CB 12809 Nassau, Bahamas Contact: Cedric Carroll Tel: +(1 242) 326 1904/5 Fax: +(1 242) 326 3839 bahamas@gemsadvisors.com

Gems Advisors Limited**

Authorised and Regulated by the FSA

38 Park Street London W1K 2JF United Kingdom Tel: +(44 20) 7493 1617 Fax: +(44 20) 7629 2512 london@gemsadvisors.com

Gems Administrator

Citco Luxembourg (S.A.) Carré Bonn, 20, Rue de la Poste L-2346 Luxembourg PO Box 230 L-2012 Luxembourg Contact: Gems Team Tel: +(352) 260 236 400 Fax: +(352) 260 236 470 gems@citco.com

www.gemsadvisors.com

*Gems Management is registered as a non-US Investment Adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC No 801-63536). However, it is not registered under the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (‘IA40’), and complies with IA40 only with respect to U.S.

  • clients. Therefore, protection by the SEC does not apply to non-US investors. ** Gems Advisors Ltd. is authorised and regulated in the UK

by the Financial Services Authority (Firm Reference Number No 222054) and is a member of AIMA

Gems Contact Information Gems Contact Information

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Ver.5/08

Gems Management Limited (“GML”) is the Investment Manager to the portfolios mentioned in this document. GML has extensive experience in designing, sponsoring and managing portfolios of hedge funds and other investment funds. GML is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States (the "SEC") as an investment adviser under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act (the "U.S. Advisers Act"). However, as a non-U.S. adviser to non-U.S. domiciled funds, the most substantive provisions of the U.S. Advisers Act (excluding, without limitation, the U.S. Advisers Act’s compliance rule, custody rule and proxy voting rule) generally do not apply to GML’s dealing with its clients. Therefore, protection by the SEC does not apply to non-US

  • investors. Gems Advisors Limited (“GAL”) is the Investment Advisor to GML. GAL is authorised and regulated in the UK by the

Financial Services Authority (Firm Reference No 222054) and is a member of AIMA and can conduct investment business in the

  • UK. Gems Management Ltd has issued this document for information purposes only and is intended only for the person to whom

it has been distributed. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of any offers to buy the funds mentioned in it. Any investment decision with respect to an investment in any of the funds herein should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the relevant prospectus. This summary is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment

  • recommendations. The information in this document has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but we do not

represent that it is accurate or complete. The funds described herein are not available for sale in any jurisdiction in which such sale would be prohibited. The funds referenced in this document have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”) or any other securities laws of any other U.S. jurisdiction and may not be sold or transferred to U.S. persons. The Funds are not registered with or authorised by the UK's Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”) and as such they are all unregulated collective investment schemes (“Unregulated Schemes”). Section 238 of the UK's Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Promotion of Collective Investment Schemes) (Exemptions) Order 2001 (SI 2001/1060) prohibits the promotion of unregulated schemes to non-qualifying parties in the United Kingdom. Investors in these funds are not covered by the rules and regulations made for the protection of investors in the UK. Investors will not have the benefit of the rights designed to protect investors under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and the rules of the FSA. In particular, they will lose the right to claim through the Investors Compensation scheme for losses resulting from the default of

  • bligation owed under the rules of the FSA. Gems Management Ltd or companies or individuals connected with it may have

positions in or may be materially interested in any of the funds mentioned herein. Opinions expressed herein may not necessarily be shared by all employees and are subject to change without notice. The information concerning the performance track record is by way of information only and without legal liability on the part of Gems Management Ltd. The performance figures contained herein represent actual performance unless otherwise stated. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The financial products mentioned in this document will not necessarily be suitable for all types of investors. The value of investments may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment.

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