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About QIM (2360 words) |
 | QIM (quality index method) is a rapid scaling method which is based on significant sensory parameters for whole fish and seafood products. |
 | QIM is based on significant sensory parameters for whole fish using many weighted parameters and a score system from 0 to 4 demerit points. |
 | Whenever QIM is used for a new species, preliminary studies must be conducted to ensure that all criteria and their corresponding defined characteristics incorporated in the grade standards are appropriate and will actually be used. |
| QIM Disclosure Document - November 3, 2005 (4013 words) |
 | QIM's trading strategies and models may be revised from time to time as a result of ongoing research and development which seeks to devise new strategies and systems as well as to improve current methods. |
 | QIM derives no benefit from commissions paid; thus, it is in the common interest of QIM and its clients that commission rates be as low as possible. |
 | QIM and its Principals may compete with a client's account for similar positions in the markets or may take positions that are opposite or ahead of positions taken in a client's account. |