West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – Because of investors’ demand Salus Alpha decided to make the Salus Alpha Directional Market accessible as a fund. This way Salus Alpha continues to launch tracker funds for all hedge fund indices launched by Alternative-Index Ltd.

The Directional Markets Index (DMX) convinced investors this year with outstanding +53% YTD performance and above-average performance in the last years, the DMX
contrasts clearly with other Hedge Fund Indices.

Investors are able to achieve profits even in falling markets because of the widening of the product range Salus Alpha. It responds to investors’ needs in the current volatile market environment and offers a lager selection of funds with no correlation to bonds or equities.

The Salus Alpha Directional Markets employs directional trend following strategies in multiple time frames and markets. The funds objective is to achieve low to negative correlation to traditional longonly investments such as bonds or equities. The fund also tracks the Vienna Stock Exchange listed DMX.

Since inception of the calculation the DMX displays a performance of approximately 28.40% p.a. with a volatility of 17.88% p.a.

The subscription period for the Salus Alpha Directional Markets is from 5th November 2008 to 30th November 2008. During subscription period no sales fee will be charged.

Alex Akesson

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