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Overview

Performance fees reward curators for generating returns above a baseline (hurdle rate). This guide explains how they work and how to claim them.

Fee Structure

Management Fee

Charged continuously on AUM:

Performance Fee

Charged on profits above hurdle:

High-Water Mark

Performance fees only apply to new highs:

Fee Calculation

Full Example

Claiming Fees

Management Fees

Claimable anytime:
1

Access Curator Dashboard

Go to your vault management page
2

View Accrued Fees

See management fees accrued since last claim
3

Claim

Click “Claim Management Fees”
4

Receive

Fees sent to your wallet (same asset as vault)

Performance Fees

Claimable at high-water mark:
1

Check High-Water Mark

Verify vault NAV is at or above previous high
2

View Claimable Amount

See performance fees available
3

Claim

Click “Claim Performance Fees”
4

High-Water Mark Updates

New high-water mark set at current NAV

Fee Timing

Tax Considerations

Curator fees are likely taxable income. Track all claims for tax reporting.
Export available:
  • Fee claim history
  • Per-period breakdown
  • Tax lot information

Best Practices

Claim Regularly

Don’t let fees accumulate excessively

Track Performance

Know where you stand vs high-water mark

Communicate Fees

Be transparent with depositors about fee structure

Plan for Taxes

Set aside portion for tax obligations

Fee Comparison

FAQs

Fee increases require 30-day notice and governance approval. Decreases are immediate.
No performance fee until NAV exceeds previous high-water mark.
Management fees: Monthly or quarterly. Performance fees: When available at new highs.
Fees are paid in the vault’s base asset (e.g., USDC).