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Basics
Why should I invest in Underdog Analytica’s Fund?
Uncorrelated returns. Sports matches take place if the S&P is high or low, if the housing market is in a boom or bust, or if oil tops $100 / barrel. Our returns are not affected by traditional markets or inflation.
History of profit. Our strategy and algorithm succeeds against years of data. We have quantifiable, positive results. Now is the time to give the public access to our method.
Transparency, integrity, and statistical scrutiny. Recommendation history is always available to current and potential clients. We conduct business with the highest standards for punctuality, respect, and service. And our algorithm endures a testing gauntlet. Our clients’ investments and employees’ salaries grow with time.
What is the strategy and competitive advantage that Underdog Analytica provides compared to using other sports betting picks services?
Our strategy is simple. Use match data and machine learning to identify underdogs. Capitalize on positive odds. Invest on behalf of clients. We started with European football for its market liquidity and access to data.
Transparency, integrity, and statistical scrutiny. These three pillars bolster our enterprise. Our results are available without hesitation. But trust isn’t earned with old results. Trust is earned by acting with the highest level of respect, service, and consistency. We call that integrity. We don’t publish an algorithm that is not scrutinize with PhD-level statistical rigor.
To align incentives, a percentage of all employee’s salary is tied to the fund’s value and growth.
What is your expected return?
2019-2020 Season: +19.24 units.
2020-2021 Season: +22.68 units.
These values correspond to 38.5% and 45.36% ROI, respectively. Past performance should not be viewed as an indication of future fund performance.
How does your algorithm work?
There are three reasons why we started with European football. “The Beautiful Game” offers the most liquidity in global betting markets. Match data is accessible. And the impact of a single player is better distributed.
Can you show your historical results?
Doesn’t the house always win in gambling?
Gambling and investing are not the same. A gambler risks money on emotion and perceived advantage. Underdog Analytica invests using proven statistics and data. Every match in sports is a statistic generating event. We strip the match of its emotional value and compute odds with our algorithm. So we stay competitive in every market we enter.
How do I choose my unit size?
All investments involve risk. Each class of investment is unique and requires careful consideration.
Once you’ve chosen your investment size for the entire season, divide that number by 50. This is your unit size. 50 is the maximum units utilized in a season. Read more about choosing your unit size.
How do you calculate return on investment (ROI)?
%ROI = (Net units at End of Season)/(Maxiumum Units Utilized)
Our maximum Units Utilized is typically 50 units.
Investment Fund
What is the minimum investment? What is maximum?
Minimum investment is $5,000. There is no individual maximum investment, but Fund 1 has capital limit of $2.5 million.
What is holding period? How is my investment’s time horizon?
Approximately 45 weeks. Your money will be in holding from the day of investment (pre-season) until July 1st 2023. No investments are allowed mid-season.
Can I take the money out if I want?
No. Investments are utilized for the entirety of the season. Investors requesting withdrawal of funds who have severe and provable circumstances will be met with on a case-by-case basis.
What is the pricing structure?
Our pricing model mimics hedge funds. We charge a 1.5% - 3.5% management fee upon investment. The performance fee scales based on the return we provide to you. Between 15% and 25%.
How do I know what recommendations have been placed utilizing my capital?
This data is available once you log in to your account. However, similar to how many investors aren’t checking the allocation splits of their favorite ETFs, we don’t encourage investors to attach emotion to the investments we make.
What does the future strategic outline look like? Is there liquidity for this type of investment strategy?
The global sports betting market is estimated to have over one trillion dollars of annual liquidity. Our goal is to produce one investment-grade algorithm every calendar year. We will focus on highest market liquidity. In doing so, we can continue to escalate the fund size at regular annual periods. Read more on Our Roadmap.
What are the target sizes of these funds?
The 2022-2023 fund has a cap of $2.5M.
How are my investments in Underdog Analytica taxed?
Taxes are the full responsibility of each individual investor. The fund will distribute returns on a before tax basis.
How do I apply to invest in the first Underdog Analytica fund?
Email Grant@UnderdogAnalytica with your name, where you are located, and the desired investment amount. We’ll set up a meeting for personal question answering shortly thereafter.
