Jerry Slusiewicz of Your Money Talks Interviews Josh Strauss, Portfolio Manager of Appleseed Fund
July 7, 2014
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The views expressed in the interview transcript are those of the author and participants as of July 2014 and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security. Information provided with respect to the Fund’s Portfolio Holdings, Sector Weightings, Number of Holdings, Performance and Expense Ratios are as of the dates described in the article and are subject to change at any time.
Through 09/30/2014, the Appleseed Fund (APPLX) generated a one year return of 2.85%, a three year annualized return of 10.99%, a five year annualized return of 8.47% and an annualized return of 7.64% since the Fund’s inception on 12/08/06.
Appleseed Fund has contractually agreed to limit the net expense rate to 1.20% of net assets of Investor shares and 0.95% of net assets of Institutional shares, exclusive of acquired fund fees, through January 31, 2016. The gross expense ratio of the Fund is 1.46%, and the net expense ratio after contractual fee waivers is 1.35%. The advisor has contracted with the Fund to waive fees to maintain a 0.95% expense ratio (excluding indirect expenses) through January 31, 2016. The Fund’s ninety day redemption fee is 2.00%.
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.
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Investments in commodities may be affected by overall market movements, changes in interest rates, and other factors such as weather, disease, embargoes and international economic and political developments. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, metals, and agricultural products. These instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities.
The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 international markets and is not available for purchase. This index provide total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. The index returns do not reflect the deduction of expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s returns. The index returns assume reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes and fees. Individuals cannot invest directly in the index, however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index.
Investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real-estate related securities involve special risks associated with an investment in real estate, such as limited liquidity and interest rate risks and may be more volatile than other securities. In addition, the value of REITs and other real estate-related investments is sensitive to changes in real estate values, extended vacancies of properties and other environmental and economic factors.
Small- Cap investing involves greater risk not associated with investing in more established companies, such as greater price volatility, business risk, less liquidity and increased competitive threat.
Mid-cap investing involves greater risk not associated with investing in more established companies, such as greater price volatility, business risk, less liquidity and increased competitive threat.
Investments in international markets present special risks including currency fluctuation, the potential for diplomatic and political instability, regulatory and liquidity risks, foreign taxation and differences in auditing and other financial standards. Risks of foreign investing are generally intensified for investments in emerging markets.
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