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...But the Gabriel Private Alpha (GPA) Fund continues to beat the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hedge fund index and numerous hedge fund indices:

8/1/2020 15:51:53Gabriel Private Alpha GPA Fund (after fees)SP-500 (SP-500 ETF SPY)Barclay Hedge Fund IndexHedge Fund IndexAI (Artificial Intelligence) Hedge Fund IndexEurekahedge 50 (50 largest hedge funds) Index
Overall Return since January 202017.9%2.7%0.9%-2.6%-0.6%-5.2%

        We accomplish this with a Beta of 0.14 (one-seventh [1/7th] the volatility of the S&P 500). Here is a screenshot of our year-to-date return (32.59% before fees):


Back-testing of our model supports the Fund generating Alpha with Low Beta over the long-term. Nevertheless we are humbled by our return, and grateful for those who read the Gabriel Report.

        All the Best, 

        Brian Gabriel

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