Background
BTG Pactual Asset Management US, LLC is a Delaware Limited Liability Company formed in 2011,
which succeeded BTG Pactual US Asset Management Corp. founded in 2008. BTG Pactual
Timberland Investment Group, LLC (collectively with BTG Pactual Asset Management US, LLC, the
"Firm" or "BTG") was formed in 2013 to provide investment advisory services to funds, vehicles
and managed accounts focusing on timberland and other assets derived from forest and land-
use activities. BTG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco BTG Pactual S.A., a Brazilian investment
bank. BTG's principal investment advisory business consists of the following activities: (i) acting
as an adviser and sub-adviser to private funds; (ii) acting as an adviser to managed accounts
(servicing individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, businesses, institutions and estates) on
both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis; (iii) providing customized investment advisory
solutions to clients who grant BTG US AM with power of attorney to access their account data
and advise on asset allocation, security selection and risk management and (iv) sponsoring wrap
fee programs. The private funds, managed accounts, and clients of our customized investment
advisory solutions are the Firm’s "Advisory Clients". BTG also provides generic and bespoke
research products and services (“Research”) to Advisory Clients and other clients.
Advisory Services
BTG is a sub-adviser to certain private funds managed by BTG Pactual Global Asset Management
Ltd. BTG also provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to
institutional and high-net worth clients on an individually segregated account basis and within its
wealth management group. Additionally, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, LLC ("BTG
TIG"), a "relying adviser" of the Firm, provides investment advice to private funds and managed
accounts focusing on investments in timberlands and other private markets. All investment
advisory services (other than generic research) are based on each Advisory Client's individual
needs, stated objectives and guidelines.
Principal Investment Strategies
BTG provides a wide range of both traditional and alternative investment products to both US
and non-US investors. The private funds BTG advise seek to achieve their investment objectives
through the use of a diverse range of strategies. These strategies may include, but are not limited
to, those focused on (i) themes related to global macroeconomic conditions and strategies
targeting specific countries or issuers, and (ii) obtaining equity-like returns in liquid and illiquid
securities. The strategies that are currently part of the investment approach include, but are not
limited to, fundamental equity long/short, currencies, merger arbitrage, event driven and special
situations, corporate and sovereign debt, credit long/short, asset backed securities, global rates
and foreign exchange, structured products and relative value equities.
Investment decisions are based on both fundamental micro as well as macro analysis that include
a review of the regional and global economic situation, asset flows and other macro indicators.
In addition to its focus on emerging markets, the strategies also consider global macroeconomic
themes.
BTG also provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and wealth
management services to high-net worth and institutional investors located in the US and abroad.
These advisory services (other than generic research) are tailored to each investor's needs and
suitability.
The BTG Pactual International Private Markets group consists of BTG TIG, BTG Pactual Strategic
Capital and U.S. Private Credit Investments. BTG TIG is a manager of sustainable forestry assets
in the U.S. and Latin America.
As an investment adviser and asset manager, BTG TIG and its affiliates are responsible for
sourcing potential investments, providing research and due diligence on potential investments,
analyzing investment opportunities, structuring investments, and monitoring and managing
investments on behalf of its Advisory Clients. BTG TIG and/or its affiliates also provide certain
property management and administrative services to Advisory Clients or arrange for services to
be provided by a third party. In general, the objective of BTG TIG's investment advisory services
is to optimize the value of managed assets through market analysis and active management.
BTG Pactual Strategic Capital focuses on asset-oriented businesses. The strategy deploys a “credit
focused” underwriting when evaluating new investment opportunities, which fall into two main
categories; defensive equity investments and structured capital solutions. The strategy targets
investments with asset-orientation and cash flow generation to mitigate downside risks. The
investment strategy aims to generate risk-mitigated returns throughout various economic cycles
by focusing on defensive elements, such as structural downside protections, and preserving
opportunities to capture upside potential and value.
BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit Investments focuses on opportunistic U.S. middle market private
credit. Specifically, its purpose is to identify, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of investments
primarily in privately negotiated secured debt investments in middle market companies and from
time to time traded debt. BTG believes that the strategy pursues idiosyncratic or complex
opportunities that may be overlooked by other lenders due to mandate, skill, or capital
constraints. The strategy targets investments in companies in transition, growth, stress, or
distress using customized finance solutions.
Tailored Advice and Client-Imposed Restrictions
Each Advisory Client managed by BTG has its own investment objectives, strategies and
restrictions. Certain Advisory Clients may focus on a narrow investment strategy while others
may pursue a broader investment strategy. BTG prepares governing documents with respect to
each Advisory Client that contain more detailed information, including a description of the
investment objectives and strategy or strategies employed and related restrictions. The
governing documents include, but are not limited to, offering memorandums, investment
management agreements or sub-advisory agreements depending on the type of Advisory Client
("governing documents").
When deemed appropriate, BTG has established, and may in the future establish, managed
accounts, which (i) tailor their investment objectives, guidelines, and restrictions to specific
private funds and/or (ii) are subject to objectives, guidelines, and restrictions, terms and/or fees
different from those of the private funds. Such investment objectives, fee arrangements and
terms have been and will be individually negotiated.
While managed accounts (and bespoke research) may be reasonably tailored based on the
individual needs of an Advisory Client, as agreed to with BTG, the private funds may not be
tailored to meet the individualized investment needs of any particular investor. An investment in
a private fund does not create a client-adviser relationship between BTG and an investor. Further
discussion of the strategies, investments and risks associated with all Advisory Clients is included
in the governing documents.
Current and prospective investors must consider whether a particular private fund or advisory
relationship is appropriate to their own circumstances based on all relevant factors including, but
not
limited to, the investor's own investment objectives, liquidity requirements, tax situation and
risk tolerance. Prospective investors are strongly encouraged to undertake appropriate due
diligence, including but not limited to a review of relevant offering materials and governing
documents and the additional details about BTG's investment strategies, methods of analysis and
related risks in Item 8 of this Brochure, before making an investment decision.
Customized Investment Advisory Solutions
BTG offers investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, trusts, businesses,
institutions and estates. BTG serves as a fiduciary to Advisory Clients, as defined under the
applicable laws and regulations. BTG provides customized investment advisory solutions for its
Advisory Clients. This is achieved through continuous personal Advisory Client contact and
interaction while providing discretionary or non-discretionary investment advisory and
management services. BTG works closely with each Advisory Client to identify their investment
goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to determine a
portfolio strategy.
Internal Investment Management
BTG will place Advisory Client assets in primarily diversified exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and
mutual funds to achieve the Advisory Client’s investment goals. BTG may also utilize alternative
investments, structured products, real estate investment trusts and derivatives instruments to
meet the needs of its Advisory Clients or retain certain legacy investments based on portfolio fit
and/or tax considerations. From time to time, BTG may place Advisory Client assets in individual
stocks and bonds based upon a specific request from the Advisory Client.
BTG’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but BTG may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Advisory Client
or due to market conditions. BTG will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure
it meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Advisory Client.
Each Advisory Client can place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in
their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by BTG.
BTG evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Advisory Client portfolios after
determining its appropriateness to the client’s objectives and risk tolerance. BTG may
recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. BTG
may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. BTG may also
recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement. BTG may
recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital
gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the
Advisory Client, generating cash to meet Advisory Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable
for the Advisory Client’s risk tolerance. BTG may recommend derivatives strategies for the
purposes of hedging or generating yield in the Advisory Client’s portfolio.
All Advisory Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at custodians
designated by the Advisory Client and pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement.
Use of Sub-Advisors
BTG may periodically recommend and refer Advisory Clients to money managers or investment
advisors at BTG’s discretion or the Advisory Client’s request if it is expected that doing so would
benefit the Advisory Client. BTG will remain your primary adviser and oversee the Advisory
Client’s investment allocation[s] and overall investment performance. The Advisory Client will be
provided with the sub-advisor’s Form ADV 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate
disclosures) and overall investment performance. While the sub-advisor will assume day-to-day
investment management of the assets, BTG will be responsible establishing the Advisory Client’s
investment objectives and recommending a sub-advisor’s investment strategy to meet those
objectives.
Research Services
BTG offers generic and bespoke research to a wide variety of clients. BTG’s research reports
include, but are not limited to, analysis of the macro and micro economic regional environments,
analysis of the different sectors of the economy and reports of companies’ business strategies
and financial evolution. Research includes, but is not limited to, research reports produced by
BTG analysts, financial models and access to research analysts in connection with research
conferences and research reports.
With respect to the generic research we provide, our research does not include any evaluation
or recommendation by BTG of the investment guidelines or security selection for a client’s
investment portfolio of the management of assets. Our generic research constitutes impersonal
investment advice, and we have no liability whatsoever for any investment decision, or results
thereof, that clients or any permitted user makes under in connection with the use of our
research or any information or data provided therein or otherwise obtained or derived
therefrom. However, the limitation contained in this paragraph will not in any way constitute a
waiver or limitation of any rights accorded to BTG’s clients under state or federal securities laws.
Participation in Wrap Fee Programs
Effective March 28, 2024, BTG now offers discretionary and non-discretionary Wrap Fee
Programs focused on investments that are intended to fit within an Advisory Client’s particular
objectives, strategies and risk profile as described by each Advisory Client. BTG’s Wrap Fee
Programs include the: Portfolio Advisor Program (PAP) and Unified Managed Account Program
(UMA). The Wrap Fee Programs are intended to provide Advisory Clients with ongoing
investment management services from both BTG-affiliated and non-affiliated managers. Wrap
Fee Program accounts are managed based on particular investment strategies chosen by the
Advisory Client. Such accounts may invest in equities, fixed income, funds, options, structured
products (e.g. illiquid alternatives), cash and/or cash alternatives.
In contrast to commission or transaction-based accounts, the Wrap Fee Program is an investment
management program that provides the Advisory Client with advisory and brokerage execution
services for an inclusive fee which incorporates charges for advisory services, custody, clearing,
transaction execution and account reporting. This fee is based on the net market value of the
assets in the account. For more information regarding the Wrap Fee Programs, including the fee
schedule and other important considerations, clients should refer to Appendix 1 to the BTG
Pactual Asset Management US, LLC Form ADV Part 2A (Wrap Fee Program Brochure). Certain
Wrap Fee Programs require the Advisory Client to maintain a minimum amount of assets for
opening an account in that Wrap Fee Program. BTG may, in its discretion, waive or reduce the
minimum account opening size for certain clients.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, BTG managed or sub-advised approximately $27,556,762,000 in
regulatory assets under management on a discretionary basis. BTG also managed approximately
$233,646,000 on a non-discretionary basis.