Question 1

What is Imperium Capital?

Accepted Answer

Imperium Capital designs and operates algorithmic trading strategies. These strategies are accessed through a PAMM account opened with a partner broker, on an account held in your name. We never receive or hold your funds.

Question 2

What is an algorithmic trading bot?

Accepted Answer

It is a program that applies a predefined set of rules: entry and exit conditions, position sizing and risk limits. It executes these rules systematically, with no case-by-case discretionary decisions.

Question 3

Which asset does the strategy trade?

Accepted Answer

Our gold strategy trades exclusively gold against the US dollar (XAUUSD).

Question 4

What is the trading style?

Accepted Answer

An intraday approach with moderate frequency: around 3,800 trades (illustrative data) over five years in the track record presented. Positions are short-lived and framed by exit levels defined in advance.

Question 5

How is risk managed?

Accepted Answer

Every position carries a protective stop. Total exposure is capped and position size is calculated relative to capital. These rules limit losses but cannot eliminate them.

Question 6

Is there any human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Execution is fully algorithmic. The team supervises the technical operation, adjusts parameters outside trading hours and can suspend the strategy in abnormal market conditions.

Question 7

What happens during economic announcements?

Accepted Answer

Major releases (US employment, central bank decisions, inflation) can cause sharp price gaps. The strategy applies filters around these events, but slippage remains possible.

Question 8

What is a PAMM account?

Accepted Answer

PAMM stands for Percentage Allocation Management Module. The broker links your personal account to the manager’s account: each trade is replicated on your account in proportion to your capital. Your funds stay on your account, with the broker.

Question 9

Why use a PAMM?

Accepted Answer

A PAMM gives you access to managed trading without transferring your funds to a third party. The broker handles the allocation of results and the fee calculation, transparently.

Question 10

Are my funds held by Imperium Capital?

Accepted Answer

No. Your funds are deposited on an account in your name with the broker. Imperium Capital has no access to deposits or withdrawals: we only hold a trading mandate through the PAMM.

Question 11

Can I see the trades?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trades and your account balance are visible in real time from your broker dashboard. A monthly recap may be sent to you.

Question 12

Can I withdraw at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can leave the PAMM and withdraw your funds at any time, subject to your broker’s own conditions and processing times.

Question 13

What happens if I withdraw mid-month?

Accepted Answer

The positions relating to your share are closed and your balance is returned to you. If a gain above the high-water mark exists at that point, the corresponding fee is calculated for that period, in line with the broker’s rules.

Question 14

Why these three brokers?

Accepted Answer

Vantage Markets, Trio Markets and IC Markets offer a reliable PAMM module, execution conditions suited to gold and regulatory supervision. These are the brokers on which our PAMM account is available.

Question 15

Which broker should I choose?

Accepted Answer

All three give access to the same strategy. The choice mainly depends on your preferences: regulatory entity, payment methods, account currency. If you are unsure, say so in the form and we will guide you.

Question 16

I already have an account with one of these brokers: what should I do?

Accepted Answer

You can usually join the PAMM from your existing account or open a dedicated sub-account. The process is then simpler: you only need to enter the PAMM identifier from your dashboard.

Question 17

Are these brokers regulated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each operates under the supervision of one or more authorities. The entity and level of protection depend on your country of residence: review each broker’s regulatory information before opening an account.

Question 18

How do deposits and withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Directly between you and the broker, using the methods it offers (bank transfer, card, etc.). Imperium Capital is never involved in these flows.

Question 19

In which currency is the account held?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the broker, the account can be opened in EUR or USD. A conversion may apply if your deposit is in another currency.

Question 20

How are you compensated?

Accepted Answer

Only through a performance fee of 30% of realised gains. You keep 70% of the gains. No gain, no fee.

Question 21

What is the high-water mark?

Accepted Answer

It is the highest level your account has reached. The fee only applies above that level. Example: your account rises from €10,000 to €11,000 (a €300 fee on a €1,000 gain), then falls back to €10,500. No fee is due until the account exceeds €11,000 again — and only on the portion above it.

Question 22

Are there any fixed fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Imperium Capital charges no entry, exit, management or subscription fees.

Question 23

When is the fee charged?

Accepted Answer

It is calculated and deducted automatically by the broker at each PAMM billing period, usually monthly, or when you leave the PAMM.

Question 24

Does the broker charge fees?

Accepted Answer

Standard market costs apply: spread, possible per-lot commissions and financing costs (swap) for positions held overnight. These are specific to the broker and visible in your dashboard.

Question 25

Are returns guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

No. No performance is guaranteed. Past results do not predict future results and losing periods are possible.

Question 26

What is drawdown?

Accepted Answer

It is the maximum decline in capital between a peak and a trough. On the track record presented, it reached −7.1% (illustrative data). A larger future drawdown remains possible.

Question 27

Can I lose money?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trading financial markets, especially with leverage, carries a risk of capital loss that can extend to the full amount invested. Only invest funds you can afford to lose.

Question 28

Where do the figures shown come from?

Accepted Answer

The figures currently presented are illustrative data, published while the real results are being prepared. They are shown gross, before the performance fee.

Question 29

What is the minimum amount?

Accepted Answer

The minimum deposit is [TO BE COMPLETED]. It may vary depending on the broker chosen.

Question 30

Over what horizon should a strategy be assessed?

Accepted Answer

A strategy is generally assessed over at least 12 months, in order to go through different market phases.

Question 31

How do I join the management?

Accepted Answer

Open an account with one of the partner brokers, deposit your funds, then join our PAMM account using the identifier shown on the Join page. You can also fill in the form to be guided through the process.

Question 32

How long does activation take?

Accepted Answer

Identity verification with the broker usually takes from a few hours to two business days. Once you have joined the PAMM, your account follows the strategy’s subsequent trades.

Question 33

How can I contact you?

Accepted Answer

By email at [E-MAIL DE CONTACT À COMPLÉTER], or through the form on the Join page.

Question 34

What do you do with my personal data?

Accepted Answer

It is used only to process your request and support you. It is neither sold nor shared. Details are in our privacy policy.

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