CPMG generally seeks to earn the highest risk-adjusted rate of return through fundamental research and portfolio management. They seek to analyze and invest in securities, which may include derivative instruments, that are either over-valued, in which case they will sell short the securities, or undervalued, in which case they will purchase the securities. The firm selects investments and allocates positions in those investments based on an expected value analysis taking into account downside risk, upside potential and the probabilities of those outcomes.CPMG may purchase or sell short debt securities, derivative instruments and contracts and other investments. They may take positions in companies with various sized market capitalizations, depending upon their analysis of the particular investment opportunity. As a part of their strategy, the firm may also acquire substantial ownership positions in a company, whether private or publicly traded, and may establish short positions with respect to a substantial percentage of the outstanding shares of a company. They may also invest in illiquid investments, which may include the purchase of securities of companies through private placements or through publicly announced corporate transactions such as spin-offs, tender offers, mergers, special dividends, restructuring and liquidations. Our decision to invest is based on the expected value and attractiveness of the investment relative to other investment opportunities.While CPMG's primary focus is on publicly-traded securities, opportunities may arise that will provide attractive rates of return outside the public markets. They may also, from time to time, invest in non-publicly traded securities that they believe are appropriate investments in conjunction with the funds objectives. Some of the funds employ specialized, limited or specific investment strategies and/or were organized for specific purposes or objectives, including each of the institutional funds. In addition, the Condire Funds generally focus on investments in natural resource exploration and development companies.