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Month 1 (Profit)
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Month 2 (Loss)
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Month 3 (Recovery)
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Month 4 (New High)
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How HWM Protects You in Month 3: Even though Month 3 is profitable (+8%), the account is still below the Month 1 High-Water Mark. Under strict HWM billing, $0 in performance fees are charged until the previous peak is surpassed.

HWM Fee Billing Ledger Simulated

Net Ending Capital
$12,045
+20.5% Net Return
Total Performance Fees Paid
$585
$190 saved by HWM
Period Gross Balance HWM Floor Fee Deducted
Institutional PAMM & MAM Standard