The asset management objectives of The Lara Group are to provide institutional investors and high net worth individuals with the following:

• 6% - 8% annual return over a market cycle (3 to 5 years)
• A highly liquid portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities
• An asset management style that accommodates the risk-averse institutional investor
• Peace of mind

On both an absolute and risk-adjusted basis, we strive to generate competitive returns well in excess of common indices (such as the Barclays Capital US Aggregate Bond Index) through active management. We stress capital preservation during poor market conditions and capital appreciation in favorable market environments.

Portfolio performance is constantly measured in terms of total return (capital appreciation, plus interest) over a market cycle that we define as a period of 3 to 5 years.