Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund
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HJPSX
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HJSIX
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  • Overview

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    Sector & Specialty - Japan

    Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund

    Actively managed, the Fund maintains a relatively concentrated portfolio of Japanese small-cap companies.

    Investor

    HJPSX

    Institutional

    HJSIX

    Documents

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    Portfolio Manager Commentary
    Portfolio Manager Commentary

    Why Invest

    • Opportunity to invest in the potential rebound of Japan's economy
    • Growth-oriented, small-cap Japanese companies that may be overlooked by other investors
    • Asia-based management enables rigorous due diligence and research process leading to an in-depth understanding of the Japanese market and culture

    Investment Approach

    From a universe of Japanese stocks with market capitalization in the bottom 20%, the Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund seeks companies with time-tested business models and exceptional management trading at attractive valuations. Focusing on sustainable growth while limiting the downside, the Portfolio Managers seek companies that exhibit:

    - A well-capitalized balance sheet with little debt

    - Durable competitive advantage

    - High return on equity

    - Above average earnings growth rate, which is sustainable and predictable

    - Strong cash flow generation 

    - Value gap between intrinsic value and market price

    The portfolio is limited to the Managers’ best ideas and is unconfined to benchmarks.

    Portfolio Managers

    The Fund is sub-advised by Tokyo-based SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd.  Since its founding in 1989, SPARX has grown to become the largest independent asset manager in Japan.

    CMA designates Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan.

    “Our extensive research allows us to uncover hidden opportunities among small-cap Japanese companies.”

    - Tad Fujimura

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  • Performance

    Daily Pricing & Performance

    as of 12/24/24
    • Investor Class (HJPSX)

      • NAV

        $17.03

      • $ Change

        $0.02

      • % Change

        0.12%

      • YTD

        6.46%

    • Institutional Class (HJSIX)

      • NAV

        $16.84

      • $ Change

        $0.03

      • % Change

        0.18%

      • YTD

        6.90%

    Average Annualized Total Return

    as of 11/30/24
    Name 1 Mo YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07)
    Investor Class (HJPSX) 6.79% 8.09% 14.38% 2.21% 3.34% 8.20% 8.08%
    Institutional Class (HJSIX) 6.82% 8.47% 14.76% 2.61% 3.76% 8.58% 8.30%
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 1.97% 6.20% 11.51% 3.04% 2.35% 6.11% 4.88%
    Tokyo Stock Price Index 0.90% 8.70% 13.73% 4.25% 5.34% 6.56% 3.72%

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    as of 9/30/24
    Name QTR YTD 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr Since Inception (8/31/07)
    Investor Class (HJPSX) 7.19% 8.89% 19.26% -0.24% 4.66% 7.67% 8.21%
    Institutional Class (HJSIX) 7.29% 9.21% 19.81% 0.16% 5.08% 8.04% 8.42%
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 11.80% 10.57% 19.48% 1.24% 4.63% 6.09% 5.18%
    Tokyo Stock Price Index 6.95% 12.60% 21.62% 3.10% 7.26% 6.76% 3.97%

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    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000

    as of 11/30/2024

    Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2023 and 11/30/2024
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $11,438
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $11,476
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $11,151
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,373

    Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2021 and 11/30/2024
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $10,677
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $10,804
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $10,941
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $11,317

    Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2019 and 11/30/2024
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $11,787
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $12,026
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $11,233
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $12,992

    Value of $10,000 invested between 11/30/2014 and 11/30/2024
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $21,987
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $22,768
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $17,783
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,911

    Value of $10,000 invested between 8/31/2007 and 11/30/2024
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJPSX) $38,188
    Japan Small Cap Fund (HJSIX) $39,545
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index $22,359
    Tokyo Stock Price Index $18,807

    This data illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Fund for the period noted, and it assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. This chart does not imply future performance.

    Calendar Year Total Returns

      2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Investor Class (HJPSX)    		 8.75% 11.59% 8.52% 49.58% -12.51% 19.95% 13.43% -4.65% -16.34% 16.29%
    Institutional Class (HJSIX)    		 8.75% 11.81% 8.62% 50.27% -12.13% 20.42% 13.88% -4.30% -15.99% 16.74%
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index    		 -0.50% 15.49% 7.74% 35.34% -18.12% 18.34% 4.97% -2.81% -11.78% 15.39%
    Tokyo Stock Price Index    		 -2.95% 10.97% 3.69% 26.56% -14.30% 19.67% 13.38% 0.96% -14.87% 20.04%
    Year
    Investor Class (HJPSX)
    Institutional Class (HJSIX)
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index
    Tokyo Stock Price Index
    2013 33.17% 33.17% 25.28% 26.48%
    2012 12.76% 12.76% 6.37% 8.06%
    2011 -4.17% -4.17% -2.34% -11.82%
    2010 23.99% 23.99% 17.73% 14.44%
    2009 13.88% 13.88% 6.60% 4.69%
    2008 -22.31% -22.31% -16.28% -25.50%

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    Returns-Based Statistics
    Relative to Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index

    as of 9/30/24
    Investor Class (HJPSX)
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Alpha -1.47 0.15 1.75
    Beta 0.97 1.02 0.96
    Upside Capture 88.63 96.74 99.63
    Downside Capture 95.39 95.93 90.35
    Institutional Class (HJSIX)
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Alpha -1.08 0.56 2.10
    Beta 0.97 1.02 0.96
    Upside Capture 89.45 97.68 100.45
    Downside Capture 94.35 94.96 89.30

    Alpha measures the fund’s excess return relative to the return of the benchmark. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to that of the benchmark. The beta of the benchmark is 1.00. Capture ratios measure the fund’s overall performance in up markets (positive return periods) and down markets (negative return periods).

    Sharpe Ratio

    as of 9/30/24
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Investor Class (HJPSX) -0.20 0.21 0.47
    Institutional Class (HJSIX) -0.17 0.23 0.49
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index -0.10 0.21 0.37
    Japan Stock Category Average 0.17 0.46 0.48

    Sharpe Ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return, reflecting the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility.

    Standard Deviation

    as of 9/30/24
    Type 3 yr 5 yr 10 yr
    Investor Class (HJPSX) 15.14 16.56 14.24
    Institutional Class (HJSIX) 15.13 16.56 14.23
    Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 14.87 15.25 13.70
    Japan Stock Category Average 13.90 14.32 12.89

    Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio.

    Fund Expenses

    • Investor Class (HJPSX)

      • Gross expense ratio

        1.52%

    • Institutional Class (HJSIX)

      • Gross expense ratio

        1.12%

    Performance data quoted 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.

    Each Morningstar category average represents a universe of funds with similar objectives. The Morningstar Style Box reveals the fund's investment style as of 9/30/24. The vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). ©Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    The performance shown for Institutional Class shares / HJSIX prior to 6/15/15 represents the performance of Investor Class shares of the Fund and includes expenses that are not applicable to and are higher than those of Institutional Class shares.

    The Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index represents the universe of small capitalization companies in the Japanese equity markets. The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) is a market capitalization-weighted index of all companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. One cannot invest directly in an index.

    The returns of the Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ and TOPIX indices are presented in U.S. Dollar terms.

    Frank Russell Company (“Russell”) is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell Indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell. Neither Russell nor its licensors accept any liability for any errors or omissions in the Russell Indexes or Russell ratings or underlying data, and no party may rely on any Russell Indexes or Russell ratings or underlying data contained in this communication. No further distribution of Russell data is permitted without Russell’s express written consent. Russell does not promote, sponsor, or endorse the content of this communication.

    Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

  • Portfolio

    Portfolio Characteristics

    as of 9/30/24
    Inception Date (HJPSX) 8/31/07
    Inception Date (HJSIX) 6/15/15
    Total Fund Assets $117 Million
    Active Share vs. Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index 94%
    Portfolio Turnover 28%
    Median Market Cap $0.9 Billion
    Median Price/Earnings 13.2x
    Median Price/Book 1.1x

    Price/Earnings measures a stock’s price per share compared to earnings. Price/Book measures a stock’s price per share to book value. Portfolio Turnover and Price/Earnings shown reflect the trailing 12-month period.

    Sector Weighting

    as of 9/30/24
    Fund Russell/Nomura Small Cap™ Index Difference
    Industrials 39.5% 25.6% +13.9%
    Consumer Discretionary 14.6% 15.8% -1.2%
    Information Technology 10.7% 14.2% -3.5%
    Materials 8.8% 5.8% +3.0%
    Consumer Staples 5.8% 6.4% -0.6%
    Real Estate 5.3% 2.1% +3.2%
    Health Care 5.2% 7.4% -2.2%
    Financials 3.7% 13.1% -9.4%
    Communication Services 0.9% 7.3% -6.4%
    Energy 0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
    Utilities 0.5% 1.4% -0.8%
    Cash & Other 4.3%

    Portfolio Holdings

    Top 10 Holdings

    as of 9/30/24
    % of Net Assets
    Top 10 Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held
    Relo Group, Inc. 8876 2.61% +0.36% +2.61%
    		< 1 Year
    Daihen Corp. 6622 2.40% -0.47% +0.50%
    		9 Years
    TRE Holdings Corp. 9247 2.33% +0.80% +0.78%
    		3 Years
    Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. 1893 2.29% +0.07% +0.24%
    		2 Years
    NEC Networks & System Integrated 1973 2.24% +0.37% +1.20%
    		1 Year
    Kyudenko Corporation 1959 2.11% +0.37% +0.75%
    		1 Year
    PeptiDream, Inc. 4587 2.11% +0.25% +0.80%
    		2 Years
    Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. 7821 2.05% +0.31% +0.46%
    		1 Year
    Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. 7220 2.03% +0.20% +0.29%
    		5 Years
    Nihon Kohden Corp. 6849 2.03% -0.06% +0.21%
    		3 Years
    Total as % of Net Assets 22.2%

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    Total Holdings: 66

    as of 9/30/24
    Print All Holdings
    % of Net Assets
    Equity Holdings Ticker Current Vs. 2Q24 Vs. 3Q23 10-Year Holdings History (%) Time Held
    Relo Group, Inc. 8876 2.61% +0.36% +2.61%
    		< 1 Year
    Daihen Corp. 6622 2.40% -0.47% +0.50%
    		9 Years
    TRE Holdings Corp. 9247 2.33% +0.80% +0.78%
    		3 Years
    Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. 1893 2.29% +0.07% +0.24%
    		2 Years
    NEC Networks & System Integrated 1973 2.24% +0.37% +1.20%
    		1 Year
    Kyudenko Corporation 1959 2.11% +0.37% +0.75%
    		1 Year
    PeptiDream, Inc. 4587 2.11% +0.25% +0.80%
    		2 Years
    Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. 7821 2.05% +0.31% +0.46%
    		1 Year
    Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. 7220 2.03% +0.20% +0.29%
    		5 Years
    Nihon Kohden Corp. 6849 2.03% -0.06% +0.21%
    		3 Years
    Integrated Design & Engineering Holdings Co., Ltd. 9161 2.01% +0.13% +0.32%
    		1 Year
    The Musashino Bank, Ltd. 8336 1.98% -0.31% -0.12%
    		3 Years
    Treasure Factory Co., Ltd. 3093 1.96% +0.03% +1.96%
    		1 Year
    Tosei Corp. 8923 1.92% +0.01% +0.26%
    		6 Years
    Tsukishima Holdings Co., Ltd. 6332 1.90% -0.17% -0.11%
    		2 Years
    Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp. 3349 1.90% +0.34% +1.90%
    		1 Year
    J Front Retailing Co., Ltd. 3086 1.89% -0.03% +0.07%
    		2 Years
    Amada Co., Ltd. 6113 1.87% -0.28% -0.12%
    		2 Years
    Takasago Thermal Engineering Corp. 1969 1.85% -0.56% -0.15%
    		2 Years
    Tadano Ltd. 6395 1.77% -0.20% -0.37%
    		3 Years
    Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc. 7189 1.76% -0.02% +0.12%
    		1 Year
    Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. 2157 1.74% +0.54% +1.74%
    		< 1 Year
    Future Corp. 4722 1.72% +0.35% +1.72%
    		< 1 Year
    Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. 2815 1.68% +0.12% +0.56%
    		1 Year
    Nissan Chemical Corporation 4021 1.65% +1.65% +1.65%
    		< 1 Year
    Kanamoto Co., Ltd. 9678 1.64% +0.65% +1.64%
    		< 1 Year
    Trusco Nakayama Corp. 9830 1.63% +0.45% +1.63%
    		1 Year
    Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. 4186 1.62% -0.29% -0.25%
    		5 Years
    Tocalo Co., Ltd. 3433 1.55% -0.02% +1.10%
    		12 Years
    SBS Holdings, Inc. 2384 1.54% +0.12% -0.09%
    		15 Years
    Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. 6284 1.53% -0.15% +0.02%
    		2 Years
    Japan Pile Corp. 5288 1.50% -0.49% -0.34%
    		9 Years
    Nabtesco Corp. 6268 1.47% +0.14% +1.47%
    		1 Year
    Tanseisha Co., Ltd. 9743 1.47% -0.19% -0.23%
    		3 Years
    Saizeriya Co., Ltd. 7581 1.47% -0.34% -0.84%
    		6 Years
    Nichiha Corp. 7943 1.46% +0.10% +0.18%
    		4 Years
    Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. 7105 1.41% -0.21% -0.15%
    		7 Years
    Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd. 9045 1.39% +0.14% -0.49%
    		2 Years
    Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. 6638 1.34% -0.62% -0.03%
    		8 Years
    Siix Corp. 7613 1.21% -0.12% -0.60%
    		4 Years
    Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd. 4343 1.21% +0.07% -0.53%
    		2 Years
    Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. 8016 1.18% -0.36% -0.23%
    		1 Year
    Nishimoto Co., Ltd. 9260 1.18% +0.04% -0.56%
    		6 Years
    Gakujo Co., Ltd. 2301 1.18% -0.02% +1.18%
    		1 Year
    Topre Corp. 5975 1.17% -0.13% -0.02%
    		1 Year
    Canon Marketing Japan, Inc. 8060 1.17% +0.14% +1.17%
    		< 1 Year
    Nippon Signal Company Ltd. 6741 1.16% -0.05% -0.05%
    		6 Years
    Raksul, Inc. 4384 1.12% +0.35% +0.01%
    		1 Year
    Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd. 7817 1.06% +0.01% +1.06%
    		< 1 Year
    Toyobo Co., Ltd. 3101 1.04% 0.00% +0.29%
    		1 Year
    Hanwa Co., Ltd. 8078 1.01% -0.17% +0.02%
    		12 Years
    Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. 2918 1.00% +0.08% +1.00%
    		< 1 Year
    LITALICO, Inc. 7366 0.97% +0.97% +0.97%
    		< 1 Year
    Nojima Corp. 7419 0.95% +0.08% -0.76%
    		5 Years
    Daicel Corporation 4202 0.94% -0.08% +0.20%
    		1 Year
    Macromill, Inc. 3978 0.93% -0.01% +0.04%
    		3 Years
    Macnica Holdings, Inc. 3132 0.89% -0.05% -0.22%
    		6 Years
    Furukawa Co., Ltd. 5715 0.85% -0.08% +0.14%
    		1 Year
    Creek & River Co., Ltd. 4763 0.83% -0.14% -0.40%
    		3 Years
    Nittoku Co., Ltd. 6145 0.82% +0.06% -0.38%
    		2 Years
    Star Mica Holdings Co. Ltd. 2975 0.76% 0.00% +0.13%
    		5 Years
    Iwatani Corp. 8088 0.62% -0.04% -1.60%
    		4 Years
    Computer Engineering & Consult 9692 0.60% -0.05% +0.60%
    		< 1 Year
    EF-ON, Inc. 9514 0.54% -0.02% -0.20%
    		6 Years
    Towa Corp. 6315 0.36% -0.91% -2.73%
    		5 Years
    Tsubakimoto Chain Co. 6371 0.10% -1.53% -1.89%
    		3 Years
    Total as % of Net Assets 95.7%
    Cash & Other Holdings % of Net Assets
    Cash & Other 4.3%
    Total as % of Net Assets 4.3%

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    Country Allocation

    as of 9/30/24

    • Japan

      95.7%

    • Cash & Other

      4.3%
    Japan 95.7%
    Cash & Other 4.3%

  • Distributions

    The Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund pays capital gains (if any) once annually, usually in December. Ordinary income distributions (if any) are paid annually, usually in December.

    Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price
    12/05/2024 -- -- $0.47313 $0.47313 $17.46
    12/27/2023 $0.13935 -- -- $0.13935 $16.24
    12/28/2022 $0.08640 -- -- $0.08640 $13.90
    12/29/2021 $0.00241 -- -- $0.00241 $17.18
    12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07094 $0.07094 $17.75
    12/29/2020 $0.04183 -- -- $0.04183 $18.01
    12/27/2019 $0.20725 -- -- $0.20725 $15.92
    12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.46558 $0.46578 $14.25
    12/27/2017 $0.05212 -- -- $0.05212 $15.86
    12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27962 $0.27962 $15.28
    12/28/2016 $0.12049 -- -- $0.12049 $10.88
    12/07/2016 -- $0.10008 -- $0.10008 $11.08
    12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34086 $0.34086 $10.05
    12/08/2014 -- $0.21469 $0.69576 $0.91045 $9.42
    12/10/2013 -- $1.75115 $0.76336 $2.51451 $9.35
    12/07/2012 -- -- $2.34302 $2.34302 $8.79
    12/27/2011 $0.04299 -- -- $0.04299 $9.96
    12/29/2009 $0.41788 -- -- $0.41788 $8.76
    12/18/2007 $0.07000 -- -- $0.07000 $10.16

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    Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

    Download historical distributions and NAVs
    Date Paid Income Short-Term Gain Long-Term Gain Total Per Share Reinvest Price
    12/05/2024 -- -- $0.46762 $0.46762 $17.25
    12/27/2023 $0.19653 -- -- $0.19653 $16.00
    12/28/2022 $0.16327 -- -- $0.16327 $13.68
    12/29/2021 $0.08562 -- -- $0.08562 $16.94
    12/07/2021 -- -- $0.07028 $0.07028 $17.58
    12/29/2020 $0.11625 -- -- $0.11625 $17.78
    12/27/2019 $0.26554 -- -- $0.26554 $15.72
    12/27/2018 $0.04450 -- -- $0.04450 $13.14
    12/07/2018 -- $0.00020 $0.45707 $0.45727 $14.11
    12/27/2017 $0.08096 -- -- $0.08096 $15.64
    12/07/2017 -- -- $0.27518 $0.27518 $15.09
    12/28/2016 $0.09525 -- -- $0.09525 $10.71
    12/07/2016 -- $0.33984 -- $0.33984 $10.88
    12/09/2015 -- -- $0.34170 $0.34170 $10.07

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    Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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  • Fund Documents

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    Japan Small Cap Fund Documents
    Fact Sheet
    Portfolio Perspective View
    Portfolio Updates
    Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - November 2024 View
    Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - October 2024 View
    Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - September 2024 View
    Japan Small Cap Fund Portfolio Update - August 2024 View
    Summary Prospectus
    Full Prospectus
    Statement of Additional Information
    Japan Small Cap Fund Shareholder Reports and Quarterly Holdings
    Q1 Holdings
    Semi-Annual Report
    Q3 Holdings
    Annual Report

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Neither forward earnings nor earnings growth is a measure of a fund’s future performance.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. Small and medium-sized companies may have more limited liquidity and greater price volatility than larger companies. Investments in foreign securities may involve political, economic, and currency risks, greater volatility, and differences in accounting methods. The Focus, Total Return, Balanced, Large Cap Financial, Small Cap Financial, and Midstream Funds are considered non-diversified funds. A non-diversified fund, which may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings than a diversified fund, is more exposed to individual stock volatility than a diversified fund. A fund that concentrates its investments within one country, one sector, or a small group of industries, such as Japan, Technology, Financials, or Energy, may be subject to a higher degree of market risk. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that the borrower will prepay some or all of the principal owed to the issuer. Funds that invest in pooled investment vehicles (including ETFs) may experience higher fees. The formula-based strategy employed by some Funds may cause those Funds to buy or sell securities at times when it may not be advantageous.

ETFs are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value, an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact a Fund’s ability to sell its shares. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

ESG investing risk is the risk stemming from the Environmental, Social, and Governance factors that the Fund applies in selecting securities. The Fund intends to invest in companies with measurable high ESG ratings relative to their sector peers, and screen out particular companies that do not meet its ESG criteria. This may affect the Fund’s exposure to certain companies or industries and cause the Fund to forego certain investment opportunities. The Fund’s returns may be lower than other funds that do not seek to invest in companies based on ESG ratings. The Fund seeks to pursue its investment objective by using proprietary models that incorporate quantitative analysis. There is no guarantee that the Portfolio Managers’ use of these models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. From time to time, the Fund may concentrate its investments in one or more industry sectors. The Fund is currently substantially invested in the Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors and its performance is therefore tied closely to, and affected by, developments in these industries.

Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and MLP investments have unique characteristics. A Fund does not receive the same tax benefits as a direct investment in an MLP.

The prices of MLP units may fluctuate abruptly and trading volume may be low, making it difficult for a Fund to sell its units at a favorable price. MLP general partners have the power to take actions that adversely affect the interests of unit holders. Most MLPs do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level, but an adverse change in tax laws could result in MLPs being treated as corporations for federal income tax purposes, which could reduce or eliminate distributions paid by MLPs to the Fund. If the Energy Transition Fund’s MLP investments exceed 25% of its assets, it may not qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and the Fund would be taxed as an ordinary corporation, which could substantially reduce its net assets and its distributions to shareholders. The Midstream Fund is treated as a regular corporation, or “C” corporation, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and therefore, is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the graduated rates applicable to corporations (currently a maximum rate of 21%) as well as state and local income taxes. The Midstream Fund will not benefit from current favorable federal income tax rates on long-term capital gains, and Fund income and losses will not be passed on to shareholders. The Midstream Fund accrues deferred income taxes for future tax liabilities associated with the portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax-deferred return of capital and for any net operating gains as well as capital appreciation of its investments. This deferred tax liability is reflected in the daily NAV, and as a result, the Fund’s after-tax performance could differ significantly from the underlying assets even if the pre-tax performance is closely tracked.

Glossary of Terms contains definitions and additional information.

To view the top 10 holdings of a Fund, please click the Fund name: Cornerstone Growth, Focus, Cornerstone Mid Cap 30, Cornerstone Large Growth, Cornerstone Value, Total Return, Equity and Income, Balanced, Energy Transition, Midstream, Gas Utility, Japan, Japan Small Cap, Large Cap Financial, Small Cap Financial, Technology. Fund holdings are subject to change and not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed, and should not be considered investment advice.

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To view the Morningstar ratings for the Japan Fund, please click here. (Media - TD Ameritrade)

To view the Morningstar ratings for the Focus Fund, please click here. (Media - CNBC-B. Macualey).

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