Altegris Investments and International Traders Research Launch New Version of Investment Software.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2004 Altegris Investments and International Traders Research (ITR See Internet Talk Radio. ), a research affiliate of Altegris, announced today the release of a new version of their investment analysis software, ITRNet Version 2.0. The new version of ITRNet is a major upgrade, and integrates significant enhancements compared with previous versions of the software. The software now incorporates over 150 fields relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc investment strategy, portfolio methodology, fees and investment terms, legal characteristics and investment manager information. Many of these fields were designed to track information that specifically relates to the hedge fund hedge fund, in finance, a highly speculative, largely unregulated investment device. Originating in the 1950s, the funds "hedge" by offsetting "short" positions (borrowing a security and then selling it at a higher price before repaying the lender) against "long" and alternative investment industry. ITRNet Version 2.0 is a powerful investment research tool, providing investors with the ability track, analyze and compare many types of investments, such as commodity trading advisors Commodity Trading Advisor An investment manager that focuses on long and short trading in the futures markets. The trades are often intraday trades. Sometimes referred to as Managed Futures. , hedge funds and mutual funds. It provides users with the ability to enter information and monthly return data that relates to personal investment holdings. The software also includes a comprehensive portfolio construction and evaluation tool to assist in the asset allocation Asset Allocation The process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash. The purpose of asset allocation is to reduce risk by diversifying the portfolio. process. "We recognize the evolving need for our clients to have a flexible research tool to analyze and evaluate hedge fund investments and their current portfolio," says Dick Pfister, Vice President of Institutional Research & Sales. "This new version of the software allows users to input their traditional investments alongside their alternative investments. ITRNet Version 2.0 was created with these goals in mind and we think users will be satisfied with the results." ITRNet is compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows 2000 and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. and requires the Microsoft(R) .Net Framework. You can request a trial version of the software at www.managedfutures.com or by contacting an ITR representative at 800-591-5886 or 858-459-0818. Both Altegris Investments and International Traders Research are located in La Jolla. Altegris provides high net worth investors and institutions with hedge funds and managed futures Managed Futures In the context of hedge funds, a style of management that focuses on short-term trading in the futures market. . ITR provides Altegris Investments with research data and maintains one of the most comprehensive databases of Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) available today. They are recognized on an international level. For more information contact International Traders Research or Altegris Investments. |
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