Gold Based
Investment Management
Delivering consistent returns through disciplined gold trading strategies, systematic options income, and four decades of market expertise. Trusted by high-net-worth individuals and institutions worldwide.
Our Approach
"We don't just trade gold – we master it. Our systematic approach combines decades of market wisdom with cutting-edge quantitative models to deliver consistent alpha in the world's oldest store of value."
- Peter Mickelberg, Founder & CIO
Systematic Risk Management
Our investment approach begins with comprehensive risk management protocols. Every position is subject to strict sizing parameters, correlation analysis, and stress testing to ensure portfolio resilience across market conditions.
Proprietary Market Analysis
We employ sophisticated quantitative models developed over decades to identify optimal market entry and exit points. These models incorporate technical, fundamental, and sentiment indicators specific to precious metals markets.
Options Income Enhancement
Strategic options overlays provide consistent income streams while managing directional exposure. Our options strategies are calibrated to market volatility regimes and adjusted dynamically as conditions evolve.
Macro Economic Framework
Gold markets respond to complex macroeconomic forces. Our investment process incorporates global monetary policy, inflation dynamics, currency relationships, and geopolitical factors to position portfolios advantageously.
Disciplined Execution
Consistent implementation of investment strategies across market cycles is essential to long-term performance. Our systematic approach removes emotional decision-making and ensures adherence to proven methodologies.
Continuous Innovation
Markets evolve, and so do our strategies. We maintain a rigorous research program to refine existing approaches and develop new techniques that maintain our performance edge in changing market conditions.
Why Choose Aeternum Wealth?
Unmatched expertise, proven performance, and unwavering commitment to client success
Exclusive Gold Focus
Unlike diversified funds, we specialize exclusively in gold markets, providing unparalleled expertise and focused execution in precious metals trading.
Proprietary Technology
Our advanced algorithmic trading systems and risk management models are built from 40+ years of market data and real-world trading experience.
Institutional Infrastructure
Bank-level security through Interactive Brokers, real-time reporting, and institutional-grade risk management protect every client investment.
"The Gold Standard in Gold Trading"
- Recognized by industry leaders worldwide
Performance
Historical Returns
Performance Metrics
Outperformed gold bullion by 18.3% annually
Consistent returns across all market conditions
Superior risk-adjusted performance metrics
Investment Strategy
Multi-Dimensional Gold Strategy
Our systematic approach combines directional gold exposure with sophisticated options strategies to generate consistent income while managing downside risk. This multi-faceted approach has delivered exceptional returns across diverse market conditions over four decades.
Directional Gold Exposure
Strategic long positions in gold futures and ETFs capture the primary trend while maintaining flexibility for tactical adjustments based on market conditions.
Options Income Overlay
Systematic covered call writing and put selling strategies generate consistent premium income, enhancing total returns while providing downside protection.
Risk Management Framework
Proprietary risk models continuously monitor exposure, correlation, and volatility to maintain optimal risk-adjusted returns across all market environments.
Core Investment Philosophy
Risk Management
Systematic risk controls and position sizing ensure capital preservation across all market conditions. Our proprietary risk models continuously monitor exposure and adjust positions to maintain optimal risk/reward parameters.
Income Generation
Consistent premium collection through covered calls and put writing strategies enhances total returns while providing downside protection. Our options overlay strategies are calibrated to current market volatility regimes.
Long-term Focus
Patient capital deployment and disciplined execution capitalize on gold's fundamental value proposition. We maintain a strategic long-term view while tactically adjusting positions to capture short and medium-term opportunities.
Gold Futures Strategy
Our core gold futures strategy employs sophisticated timing models developed over four decades of market experience. We maintain strategic long positions while utilizing technical and fundamental analysis to optimize entry and exit points.
Technical Analysis Framework
- • Multi-timeframe momentum indicators
- • Support and resistance level analysis
- • Volume-weighted price action signals
- • Fibonacci retracement and extension levels
- • Moving average convergence patterns
Fundamental Drivers
- • Central bank monetary policy shifts
- • Real interest rate environment
- • US Dollar strength and weakness cycles
- • Inflation expectations and trends
- • Geopolitical risk and safe-haven demand
Position Management
We employ a systematic approach to position sizing and risk management, with positions typically ranging from 40-80% of portfolio value based on market conditions and opportunity set.
Strategy Performance
Futures strategy has consistently outperformed gold spot across multiple market cycles since 1980.
Advanced Options Strategies
Covered Call Writing
Systematic covered call writing against our gold positions generates consistent premium income while maintaining significant upside participation. Our proprietary models select optimal strike prices and expiration dates based on volatility and momentum indicators.
Strike Selection Criteria
- • Implied volatility rank above 30th percentile
- • Strike price 5-15% above current gold price
- • Technical resistance level consideration
- • Market momentum analysis
Strategic Put Writing
Cash-secured put writing allows us to generate income from market volatility while establishing strategic entry points for additional gold exposure. This strategy is particularly effective during market corrections and high volatility periods.
Market Timing Factors
- • Elevated implied volatility levels (>25th percentile)
- • Technical support levels for strike selection
- • Oversold conditions in gold momentum indicators
- • Macroeconomic environment assessment
Vertical Spread Strategies
Bull Call Spreads
Deployed during strong uptrends to capture directional moves with defined risk and enhanced capital efficiency.
Bear Put Spreads
Utilized during market corrections to profit from downward moves while maintaining limited risk exposure.
Iron Condors
Range-bound strategies deployed during low volatility periods to generate income from time decay.
Comprehensive Risk Management
Our risk management framework is the cornerstone of our investment process, employing multiple layers of protection to preserve capital and optimize risk-adjusted returns across all market conditions.
Position Sizing
Dynamic position sizing based on volatility, correlation, and market regime analysis. Maximum single position risk limited to 5% of portfolio value.
Correlation Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of inter-asset correlations to prevent concentration risk and maintain diversification benefits across strategy components.
Volatility Management
Portfolio volatility targeting with dynamic hedging strategies to maintain consistent risk levels regardless of market conditions.
Stress Testing
Regular stress testing against historical scenarios including the 1980 gold crash, 2008 financial crisis, and COVID-19 market disruption.
Risk Management Framework
Daily Risk Monitoring
- • Portfolio delta and gamma exposure
- • Options theta decay and vega sensitivity
- • Correlation breakdown analysis
- • Liquidity and margin requirements
- • Scenario-based P&L projections
Emergency Protocols
Predefined exit strategies and hedging protocols activate automatically when risk limits are breached, ensuring rapid response to adverse market conditions.
Fund Structure & Security
Interactive Brokers Hedge Fund Account
All client funds are managed through a dedicated Interactive Brokers (IBKR) hedge fund account, providing institutional-grade security and transparency that exceeds industry standards.
Complete Asset Segregation
Client assets are held in segregated accounts, completely separate from firm assets, ensuring maximum protection and transparency.
Regulatory Oversight
IBKR is regulated by multiple authorities including FINRA, SEC, and CFTC, providing comprehensive regulatory protection for all client investments.
Insurance Coverage
Client accounts are protected by SIPC insurance up to $500,000, with additional Lloyd's of London coverage extending protection to $150 million per client.
Real-Time Transparency
Clients have 24/7 access to their account statements, positions, and performance through IBKR's secure client portal and mobile applications.
Why Interactive Brokers?
IBKR maintains substantial excess capital well above regulatory requirements
Highest possible credit rating from major rating agencies
Decades of proven institutional-grade custody and execution services
Additional Protections
- • Daily mark-to-market valuations
- • Independent third-party auditing
- • Automated risk monitoring systems
- • Multi-factor authentication security
- • Encrypted data transmission
Performance-Based Fee Structure
Aligned Interests, Transparent Pricing
Our fee structure is designed to align our interests completely with our clients' success. We only profit when our clients profit, ensuring our focus remains on delivering exceptional returns.
No upfront fees, no monthly charges, no hidden costs. You pay nothing unless we generate profits for your portfolio.
We charge 20% only on the profits we generate. If your account doesn't make money, neither do we.
How Our Fee Structure Works
Initial Investment
You invest your capital with zero upfront fees. We begin implementing our proven gold trading strategies immediately.
Performance Tracking
We track your account's high-water mark. Performance fees are only calculated on new profits above previous peaks.
Fee Calculation
At year-end, we calculate 20% of net profits generated. This fee is only charged if your account has achieved new highs.
No Performance, No Fee
If we don't generate profits or fail to exceed previous highs, you pay nothing. Our success is directly tied to yours.
Example Scenario
• Initial Investment: $1,000,000
• Year 1 Profit: $350,000 (35% return)
• Performance Fee: $70,000 (20% of profit)
• Your Net Gain: $280,000 (28% net return)
You keep 80% of all profits with no other fees
Leadership
Peter Mickelberg
Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Peter Mickelberg's distinguished career in gold markets began in 1980 as a young trader in Perth, Western Australia, during the historic bull market that saw gold reach unprecedented heights of $850 per ounce. This early experience, while initially challenging, forged the foundation of what would become four decades of unparalleled expertise in precious metals trading.
Following his formative years, Peter dedicated himself to mastering the complexities of gold markets, returning to active trading in 2006 with renewed focus and sophisticated strategies. His breakthrough came through a pivotal mentorship with the legendary James Sinclair, universally recognized as "Mr. Gold" and the foremost authority on precious metals markets worldwide.
Under Sinclair's tutelage, Peter traveled extensively to Tanzania, where he absorbed decades of market wisdom and developed the systematic trading methodologies that form the cornerstone of Aeternum Wealth's investment approach. This mentorship evolved into a profound professional and personal relationship, with Sinclair becoming godfather to Peter's son, William.
In 2013, Peter and Sinclair collaborated with the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange during its formative period, with Sinclair serving as Chairman and Peter as a board member. Their expertise was instrumental in establishing the exchange as a premier precious metals trading and storage facility.
"Our systematic approach to gold markets has delivered exceptional returns for over three decades. We combine disciplined risk management with sophisticated options strategies to generate consistent performance across all market conditions."
Peter Mickelberg, Founder & CIO
Contact
Discover how our proven gold investment strategies can enhance your portfolio. Contact us for a confidential consultation with our investment team.
Phone
+61 432 664 525
peter@aeternumwealth.com