Kiplinger
Michael Fritts
5 Socially Responsible Funds that Pass the Stress Test
July 2017
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You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The Fund’s prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain a current copy of the Fund’s prospectus by calling 1-800-470-1029. Distributed by Unified Financial Securities, LLC. (Member FINRA)
Through 06/30/2017, the Appleseed Fund (APPLX) generated a one year return of 8.66%, a three year annualized return of 0.47%, a five year annualized return of 6.70%, a ten year annualized return of 5.61% and an annualized return of 6.27% since the Fund’s inception on 12/08/06.
Performance data quoted above represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month is available by calling us toll free at 1-800-470-1029.
The gross expense ratio of the Fund’s investor class is 1.48%, and the institutional class is 1.23%; the net expense ratio after contractual fee waivers through January 31, 2018 is 1.25% and 1.06%. The Fund’s ninety day redemption fee is 2.00%. The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-800-470-1029.
Top 10 holdings as of 06/30/2017: Sprott Physical Gold Trust 15.09%, United Natural Foods Inc 6.44%, Herbalife Ltd 6.40%, Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp 4.49%, Oaktree Capital Group LLC 4.19%, Mexico Utd Mex St 4/75% 2018-06-14 3.97%, SK Telecom ADR 3.95%, Toyo Tanso Co Ltd 3.14%, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 3.14%, COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd 3.13%.