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EVSD seeks above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities of varying maturities consistent with ordinarily seeking to maintain an average duration of approximately three years or less. The Fund invests primarily in U.S. government securities, corporate bonds and mortgage- and asset-backed securities. The Fund will ordinarily seek to maintain an average duration of approximately three years or less. Duration measures the time-weighted expected cashflows of a fixed-income security.
BMDL, under normal circumstances, has a policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The debt securities in which the Fund may invest include: government obligations (including U.S., state, and local governments, their agencies and instrumentalities); corporate debt securities; mortgage- and asset-backed securities, repurchase agreements; and other securities considered to have debt-like characteristics (e.g., convertible or exchangeable obligations). Up to 100% of the Fund’s assets may be invested in corporate debt of any quality rating, including below-investment-grade, which are sometimes referred to as high-yield or “junk” bonds.
GLOW seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in ETFs that invest primarily in securities of issuers outside of the United States. In selecting ETFs for the Fund’s portfolio, WestEnd analyzes the overall economies in developed and emerging market countries and regions (e.g., Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the United Kingdom), including their markets, businesses, consumers, and governments. WestEnd then examines economic factors of these countries and regions such as interest rates, inflation, price levels, rates of economic growth, national income, gross domestic product, and unemployment, among others.
QQQT is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that primarily seeks to generate current income. The Fund’s strategy involves holding shares of unaffiliated passively managed ETFs that seek to track the performance of the Index (“Index ETFs”) and selling daily credit call spreads on the Index. The Fund’s daily credit call spread strategy consists of selling a call option and simultaneously buying another call option at a higher strike price for income generation.
The investment objective of JUNM is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (the “Underlying ETF”) up to a predetermined upside cap while seeking to provide the maximum available buffer (before fees and expenses), as described below, against Underlying ETF losses over an approximate period of one year (the “Target Outcome Period”). Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the price performance of the Underlying ETF.
NITE seeks long-term capital appreciation, with a goal of outperforming the S&P 500 Total Return Index over a rolling five-year period. The Fund is actively managed and under normal circumstances invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities and instruments issued by or economically tied to U.S. issuers. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities and instruments that trade in U.S. dollars on U.S. exchanges but are economically tied to foreign developed markets, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). ADRs are issued by U.S. banks (depositories) and represent ownership interests in securities of foreign companies that are deposited with those banks.
The investment objective of RSJN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF Trust (the “Underlying ETF”), up to a predetermined upside cap of 19.03% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from June 24, 2024 through June 20, 2025. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the price performance of the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF Trust (the “Underlying ETF”).
The investment objective of XIJN is to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 7.36% (before fees and expenses) while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from June 24, 2024 through June 20, 2025. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the price performance of the Underlying ETF and short-term (one year or less) U.S. Treasury securities.
ABNY’s primary investment objective is to seek current income. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is to seek exposure to the share price of the common stock of Airbnb, Inc. (“ABNB”), subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks current income while providing indirect exposure to the share price (i.e., the price returns) of the common stock of Airbnb, Inc. (“ABNB”), subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The Fund will employ its investment strategy as it relates to ABNB regardless of whether there are periods of adverse market, economic, or other conditions and will not take temporary defensive positions during such periods.
FLXR seeks a high level of current income with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Fund has latitude to invest in a diversified mix of fixed income securities across a wide array of sectors, the credit quality spectrum and maturity profiles. The Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in fixed income securities and instruments that generate income. These investments include securities issued in the U.S. and abroad by domestic and foreign corporations and governments, including emerging markets. The Fund may invest in securities of any maturity, and there is no limit on the weighted average maturity of the Fund’s portfolio.
IWMI is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by (i) investing in one or more ETFs that seeks to track the Russell 2000 Index (“Russell 2000 Underlying ETFs”), a portfolio of stocks that make up the Russell 2000 Index (the “Russell 2000” or the “Reference Index”), or a combination thereof; and (ii) utilizing a call options strategy to provide high monthly income, which primarily consists of writing (selling) call options on the Russell 2000 (“RUT call options”).
NBFC seeks high current income with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in credit instruments, including derivative instruments and other investment companies that provide investment exposure to credit instruments. The Fund defines credit instruments to include a broad array of debt securities including the following: corporate and sovereign bonds; securitized instruments including mortgage backed and other asset-backed securities and credit risk transfer assets (unsecured general obligations of government sponsored enterprises); municipal securities; collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs’), including collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”); loans; tender option bonds (which are municipal bonds deposited into a trust or special purpose vehicles that issues two classes of certificates—floating rate certificates and residual income certificates (or inverse floaters)), convertible securities, contingent convertible securities, restricted securities and hybrid and preferred securities.
NBSD seeks the highest available current income consistent with liquidity and low risk to principal; total return is a secondary goal. the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed and floating rate investment-grade bonds and other debt securities issued by domestic and foreign governments, corporate entities, and trusts. These may include mortgage and asset backed securities, collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), including collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), and credit risk transfer securities.
PUSH invests at least 80% of its investable assets in municipal bonds of varying maturities whose income is exempt from federal income taxes. The Fund’s investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. Although the Fund may invest in instruments of any duration or maturity, the Fund, under normal conditions, seeks to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration of two years or less. The Fund will invest primarily in investment grade municipal bonds.
CGCV strives for the balanced accomplishment of three objectives: current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund seeks to invest primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in common stocks and other equity-type securities. The fund invests primarily in the United States and Canada.
CGGE invests primarily in common stocks of issuers around the world that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth, many of which have the potential to pay dividends. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in common stocks and other equity-type securities. The fund will allocate its assets among various countries, including the United States (but in no fewer than three countries). Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest significantly outside the United States. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in emerging markets. In determining the domicile of an issuer, the fund’s investment adviser will generally look to the determination of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) for equity securities.
CGHM’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in state, municipal and public authority bonds and notes. A portfolio of bond investments that are typically not available to retail investors, emphasizing higher yielding and lower rated municipal bonds, with a focus on risk management.
CGIB’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests in a broad range of debt securities, including corporate bonds and debt securities issued by sovereign, quasi sovereign and supranational entities. The fund may also invest in mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and other asset-backed securities, including debt obligations that represent interests in pools of mortgages or other income bearing assets, such as consumer loans or receivables. This international bond strategy seeks to offer investors access to attractive investment opportunities outside of the U.S. to pursue income and capital preservation. A strategy that focuses on non-U.S. core bonds may help provide diversification from U.S. equities and U.S. fixed income.
CGIC’s investment objective is to provide you with long-term growth of capital while providing current income. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies domiciled outside the United States, including in emerging markets and developing countries, that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth and/or to pay dividends. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in common stocks and other equity-type securities.
CGNG’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies with significant exposure to developing countries. The securities markets of these countries may be referred to as emerging markets or frontier markets. For purposes of this investment strategy, the fund may invest in equity securities of any company, regardless of where it is domiciled (including developed countries), if the fund’s investment adviser determines that a significant portion of the company’s assets or revenues (generally 20% or more) is attributable to developing countries.
CGUI’s investment objective is to provide current income, consistent with an ultra-short duration profile, focused on preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities that accrue income, which may be represented by derivatives. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest primarily in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated short-term debt, including: high-quality, short-term money market instruments such as commercial paper and certificates of deposit; U.S. Treasury securities and other government securities guaranteed or issued by an agency or instrumentality of the U.S.government; corporate securities; and asset-backed securities.
URAA seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the performance of the Solactive United States Uranium and Nuclear Energy ETF Select Index. The Solactive United States Uranium and Nuclear Energy ETF Select Index (SUSUNET) is designed by Solactive AG to track the performance of U.S. listed exchange traded funds with a focus on uranium and nuclear energy. The Index is comprised of the Global X Uranium ETF (“URA”) and the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (“URNM”) (the “Core Components”).
EMOT seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an equity index called the S&P 500 Economic Moat Index (the “Index”). Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the Index. The Fund, using an indexing investment approach, attempts to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of common stock of companies in the S&P 500 Index which are identified as having sustainable competitive advantages, or “an economic moat,” as evidenced by their sustained high gross margins, sustained high return on invested capital (“ROIC”) and high market share.
KLMT seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the MSCI ACWI Select Climate 500 Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Underlying Index as well as American depositary receipts (“ADRs”) and global depositary receipts (“GDRs”) that represent securities in the Underlying Index. Underlying Index, which is designed to track the performance of approximately 500 stocks included in the ACWI ex 6 Countries Index (the “Parent Index”) that meet certain environmental and climate criteria relative to their peers, as determined by the Index Provider, including their own reductions in carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.
STXI seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of an index composed of developed markets, ex-US securities. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Bloomberg Developed Markets ex US Large & Mid Cap Total Return Index (the “Index”), which tracks mid- and large- cap companies of developed market countries, not including the U.S. (each an “Index Component” and collectively the “Index Components”), which are selected and weighted according to free-float market capitalization. The Bloomberg Developed Markets ex US Large & Mid Cap Total Return Index is a free float market-cap-weighted equity benchmark that covers 85% market cap of the measured market.
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