Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC (f/k/a Horizon Asset Management LLC) is a Delaware limited liability
company formed and registered with the SEC in 1994. On May 1, 2011, the Firm became a subsidiary of Horizon
Kinetics LLC, its parent holding company (the “Parent Company”). The Firm has two affiliates that are broker-
dealers, KBD Securities, LLC (“KBD”) and Kinetics Funds Distributor LLC (“KFD”). The Firm manages
separately managed accounts, open-ended and closed-ended investment companies, and private funds.
There are no principal owners that have beneficial ownership of over 25% or more of the Firm, as indicated on
Schedule A of Part 1A of Form ADV, which is available on the SEC’s website. The Firm does not have any
publicly held intermediate subsidiaries.
Since the Firm’s founding, we have had consistency in our investment teams, supported by stability in our
organization. Murray Stahl, Steven Bregman, and Peter Doyle comprise HKAM’s Investment Oversight Committee
which is responsible for the Firm’s investment philosophy and process. The Firm’s research team has worked
closely together for over 25 years under the direction of the Investment Oversight Committee.
HKAM was founded in 1994 by Murray Stahl, Steven Bregman, Peter Doyle, Tom Ewing, and John Meditz. Prior
to being merged into the Firm in April 2019, Kinetics Asset Management LLC, founded in 1996, operated as an
affiliated investment adviser of the Firm. Prior to being merged into the Firm in April 2019, Kinetics Advisers,
LLC, founded in 2000, operated as an affiliated investment adviser of the Firm.
HKAM’s research team has been publishing research continuously since the early days of the Firm, and currently
produces seven research reports. These research reports are purchased by a number of institutional clients and high
net worth individuals. Certain reports are also available to the public on the Firm’s website,
www.horizonkinetics.com.
These publications tend to focus on companies in transition, either in actuality or in investor perception. Our
expertise is best demonstrated in the analysis of a company that has undergone or is undergoing a significant change
in its capital structure, where the institutional analysts can no longer evaluate these companies through their
traditional models. HKAM believes that writing research is a key component of our investment philosophy and
process. Please see Item 8 (Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss) for a more detailed
description of each of these research reports.
HKAM provides discretionary investment advisory services to a variety of investment products:
Mutual Funds
Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc.
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to the Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. (“KMF”), a series
of U.S. investment companies (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). KMFs are generally appropriate for long-
term investors and as such the Funds impose a Redemption Fee equal to 2.00% for any redemptions made within
30 days of purchase. The Firm’s management of KMFs is consistent with the strategies and objectives outlined in
each Funds’ Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Closed-End Funds
The Renn Fund, Inc.
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to the Renn Fund, Inc. (the “Renn Fund”), a closed-
end investment company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940.
Exchange Traded Funds
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to several actively managed exchange traded funds
(“ETFs”) which are structured as part of a multiple series trust (“MST”) overseen by US Bancorp Fund Services,
LLC.
Separately Managed Accounts
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail separate accounts
(“SMAs”), including through direct, model delivery and wrap programs. SMAs are generally only available to
institutional and High Net Worth investors. In addition to offering a variety of established investment strategies,
the Firm also offers customized investment management strategies through separate accounts (“Custom
Accounts”). Custom Accounts may utilize a combination of existing strategies offered by the Firm, or may invest
in securities or other instruments not otherwise offered by the Firm. Fees for a Custom Account may vary and
depend on, among other things, the strategy and the complexity of managing the account. Placing investment
restrictions on a separately managed account or on investment advice in general may adversely affect the Firm’s
ability to implement its investment strategy, to track
a composite, or to generate the returns the Firm might
otherwise have been able to produce if the investment restrictions were not imposed on the account. The Firm’s
management of SMAs is consistent with the terms of each account’s investment advisory agreement.
The Firm is not a wrap program sponsor; however, it is a participant in wrap programs as it provides portfolio
management services to those clients who invest through a wrap program with their custodian. In these instances,
the Firm does not evaluate a client’s individual investment objectives and the Firm does not review a client’s
suitability for a particular strategy. These responsibilities are undertaken by the wrap fee sponsor and/or the client’s
broker. The strategies managed by the Firm through model delivery and wrap programs may differ from other
accounts managed by the Firm in that they may be more or less concentrated, have more or less investment
restrictions, hold more or less cash, employ special methods to address end of year tax issues and may use directed
brokerage (as further described under Item 12).
Private Funds
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to private funds (as defined under the Dodd-Frank
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) which employ a variety of investment strategies, including those
focused on equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-strategies. The private funds are generally only available
to certain sophisticated, qualified investors. In addition, the Firm and/or its related entities also serve as the General
Partner to the private funds. The Private Funds are intended for long-term investors and as such, HKAM reserves
the right to impose restrictions, as it may deem necessary or appropriate, to discourage or prevent short-term trading
activity in connection with its advisory services. Such restrictions could include, without limitation, a fee imposed
on the redemption or transfer of assets made within a certain time period, a lock-up of investor money for a period
of time, or suspension of a redemption for any reason, in the sole determination of the Firm. The Firm’s
management of private funds is consistent with each funds’ offering documentation.
Sub-Advised Funds
The Firm serves as sub-adviser to certain U.S. investment companies. In such arrangements, the Firm generally
provides investment and back-office services while another, third party serves as adviser to the funds.
FRMO Corporation
FRMO Corp. (“FRMO”) is a public company that is separate and apart from Horizon Kinetics LLC and HKAM.
However, several of the founders and senior executives of the Firm act as principals and board members of FRMO.
FRMO also has a contractual arrangement with the Firm whereby it derives certain of its revenue from the revenue
generated at Horizon Kinetics. Further, FRMO is a minority shareholder of Horizon Kinetics LLC. The Firm has
adopted several policies and procedures to address any potential conflicts that arise as a result of the relationship
between the Firm and FRMO.
Other
On a limited basis, HKAM also provides other investment advisory services such as asset allocation solutions,
investment consulting, investment and investment policy monitoring, non-discretionary investment management,
and advice relating to current and future investments. Clients retain discretion over all assets under consulting
arrangements and are responsible for implementing or declining to implement any consulting services or advice
provided by HKAM. Also, Horizon Kinetics LLC manages a cryptocurrency mining company, Consensus Mining
and Seigniorage Corporation (“CMSC”). The operation of CMSC does not include providing investment advice
to clients.
The Firm’s management of client assets is made considering potential tax consequences, but the Firm does not
manage assets with regard for each underlying investor’s specific tax objectives. Investors are responsible for any
tax liabilities resulting from transactions (including any arising from, the addition of assets to, or withdrawal of
assets from the investor’s capital account). HKAM makes no representation regarding the likelihood or probability
that any proposed investment will in fact achieve a particular goal.
Each client must carefully consider the appropriateness of the proposed investments in light of the client’s own
personal financial circumstances, including cash flow needs, unusual tax circumstances or other complex or
subjective concerns. Clients are urged to seek the advice of tax professionals and to use all available resources to
educate themselves about investments in general, as well as the investments made by HKAM.
Assets under Management
As of December 31. 2023, client assets managed by HKAM totaled approximately $6,503 million; discretionary
assets totaled $6,297 million and non-discretionary assets totaled $207 million.