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Income Opportunities Fund

Our Income Opportunities Fund seeks to provide investors exposure to the multisector bond market through an active value investment process.

Overall Morningstar rating as of October 31, 2024. Based on risk-adjusted returns. Category: Multisector Bond out of 325 funds.

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$10.07
11/6/2024

4.98%
11/6/2024
at NAV

NAV Disclosure

Why This Fund?

  • Yield: Offers income opportunities, comparable to high-yield bonds with less duration risk.
  • Market inefficiency: Non-indexed sectors are generally more inefficient since they are not subject to the persistent, price-insensitive demand of passive investors, which can enhance the opportunity in the secondary trading markets.
  • Diversification: The asset class has low correlation to other fixed income asset classes due to its lack of overlap and exposure to different risk factors such as consumer credit vs. corporate credit.
  • Lack of ETF options: Structured credit is a sector generally not included in fixed income indices due to its diversity and analytical complexity and is therefore not available in a standalone ETF vehicle.

Fund Facts

INCEPTION DATE
08/21/2018
NET ASSETS
$338.4MM
ASSET CLASS
Active Fixed Income
MORNINGSTAR CATEGORY
Multisector Bond
BENCHMARK
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index
GROSS EXPENSES
1.93% View Disclosure
YTD NET EXPENSES
1.73% View Disclosure
CUSIP
470258740
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Monthly Returns

0.08%7.43%10.75%1.92%4.91%5.56%
-1.95%5.29%8.50%1.24%3.68%4.56%
1.26%6.74%12.86%1.41%2.66%-

Performance data quoted is historical.

The past performance shown here reflects reinvested distributions and the beneficial effect of any expense reductions and does not guarantee future results. Returns for periods less than one year are cumulative, and results for other share classes will vary. Shares will fluctuate in value and, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance cited. Investors cannot invest directly into an index. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. For the most recent month-end performance, call 888-814-8180.

Gross expense ratio reflects the total annual fund operating expenses before any fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Net expense ratio reflects the fee waiver and/or expense reduction/reimbursement.

The Fund’s investment manager has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its advisory fee and/or pay expenses of the Fund to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares to ensure that net annual operating expenses will not exceed 1.59%, 1.84%, 2.59%, and 1.00%, respectively. The fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus. Performance shown would have been lower without the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement effect.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the fund (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) will not exceed 1.48%, 1.73%, 2.48%, and 0.89%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus.

Daily Pricing and Returns

$10.07-0.30%$10.287.11%
$10.07-0.30%%$10.284.98%

Performance data quoted is historical.

The past performance shown here reflects reinvested distributions and the beneficial effect of any expense reductions and does not guarantee future results. Returns for periods less than one year are cumulative, and results for other share classes will vary. Shares will fluctuate in value and, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance cited. Investors cannot invest directly into an index. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. For the most recent month-end performance, call 888-814-8180.

Gross expense ratio reflects the total annual fund operating expenses before any fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Net expense ratio reflects the fee waiver and/or expense reduction/reimbursement.

The Fund’s investment manager has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its advisory fee and/or pay expenses of the Fund to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares to ensure that net annual operating expenses will not exceed 1.59%, 1.84%, 2.59%, and 1.00%, respectively. The fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus. Performance shown would have been lower without the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement effect.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the fund (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) will not exceed 1.48%, 1.73%, 2.48%, and 0.89%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus.

Quarterly Returns

4.69%7.34%10.04%1.92%5.00%5.62%
2.61%5.21%7.83%1.24%3.75%4.61%
4.38%6.74%11.59%1.41%2.66%-

Performance data quoted is historical.

The past performance shown here reflects reinvested distributions and the beneficial effect of any expense reductions and does not guarantee future results. Returns for periods less than one year are cumulative, and results for other share classes will vary. Shares will fluctuate in value and, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance cited. Investors cannot invest directly into an index. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. For the most recent month-end performance, call 888-814-8180.

Gross expense ratio reflects the total annual fund operating expenses before any fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Net expense ratio reflects the fee waiver and/or expense reduction/reimbursement.

The Fund’s investment manager has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its advisory fee and/or pay expenses of the Fund to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares to ensure that net annual operating expenses will not exceed 1.59%, 1.84%, 2.59%, and 1.00%, respectively. The fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus. Performance shown would have been lower without the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement effect.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the fund (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) will not exceed 1.48%, 1.73%, 2.48%, and 0.89%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus.

Calendar Year Performance

20232022202120202019
INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND A (JASVX)5.59%-6.54%4.60%13.71%8.97%
INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND A (JASVX) WITH LOAD3.48%-8.45%-1.45%7.21%2.75%
Morningstar Multisector Bond Category8.13%-9.85%2.49%4.84%9.80%

Performance data quoted is historical.

The past performance shown here reflects reinvested distributions and the beneficial effect of any expense reductions and does not guarantee future results. Returns for periods less than one year are cumulative, and results for other share classes will vary. Shares will fluctuate in value and, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance cited. Investors cannot invest directly into an index. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. For the most recent month-end performance, call 888-814-8180.

Gross expense ratio reflects the total annual fund operating expenses before any fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Net expense ratio reflects the fee waiver and/or expense reduction/reimbursement.

The Fund’s investment manager has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its advisory fee and/or pay expenses of the Fund to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares to ensure that net annual operating expenses will not exceed 1.59%, 1.84%, 2.59%, and 1.00%, respectively. The fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement are subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus. Performance shown would have been lower without the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement effect.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least March 31, 2025 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the fund (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies) will not exceed 1.48%, 1.73%, 2.48%, and 0.89%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. For more information, please refer to the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus.

Sector Breakdown

RMBS

36.76% 

CMBS

29.35% 

CORP

12.85% 

Cash

10.56% 

ABS

7.14% 

CLO/CDO

4.56% 

GOVT

0.00% 

Hedges

-1.22% 

TOTAL

100% 

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Fund Statistics - Since Inception

Alpha

3.27 

Beta

0.37 

Sharpe Ratio

0.52 

Sortino Ratio

0.76 

Standard Deviation

4.86% 

Effective Duration

2.22 

Spread Duration

3.32 

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Distribution Yield

12 Month Distribution Rate1,3,4Trailing 12 Month YieldSEC 30 Day Yield Subsidized2,3SEC 30 Day Yield Unsubsidized2,3
5.49%5.49%5.13%5.05%
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Distribution History

Distribution DateDistribution NAVLong-Term Capital GainShort-Term Capital GainReturn of CapitalDividend IncomeDistribution Total
9/25/202410.12---0.04420.0442
8/27/202410.04---0.04440.0444
7/26/20249.90---0.06020.0602
6/25/20249.86---0.04370.0437
5/28/20249.77---0.04280.0428
4/25/20249.73---0.04810.0481
3/25/20249.87---0.04230.0423
2/26/20249.85---0.04390.0439
1/26/20249.86---0.04550.0455
12/26/20239.84---0.050.05
11/27/20239.73---0.050.05
10/26/20239.67---0.050.05
9/26/20239.76---0.040.04
8/28/20239.81---0.050.05
7/26/20239.87---0.040.04
6/27/20239.89---0.040.04
3/28/20239.87---0.040.04
5/25/20239.93---0.040.04
4/25/20239.86---0.040.04
3/28/20239.90---0.040.04
2/23/20239.93---0.020.02
1/23/20239.82---0.200.20
12/22/202210.00---0.040.04
11/25/202210.03---0.030.03
10/26/202210.03---0.030.03
9/27/202210.14---0.030.03
8/26/202210.34---0.030.03
7/27/202210.34---0.030.03
6/27/202210.38---0.030.03
5/26/202210.55---0.020.02
4/26/202210.63---0.030.03
3/29/202210.74---0.020.02
2/23/202210.91---0.020.02
1/26/202210.97---0.030.03
12/23/202111.030.090.08-0.030.20
11/23/202111.26---0.030.03
10/26/202111.29---0.030.03
9/27/202111.29---0.030.03
8/26/202111.3---0.040.04
7/27/202111.32---0.030.03
6/28/202111.31---0.030.03
5/25/202111.32---0.030.03
4/27/202111.31---0.030.03
3/26/202111.28---0.030.03
2/23/202111.26---0.030.03
1/25/202111.21---0.030.03
12/28/202011.06---0.030.03
12/23/202011.09-0.30--0.31
11/24/202011.31---0.040.04
10/27/202011.21---0.040.04
9/25/202011.19---0.040.04
8/26/202011.03---0.040.04
7/28/202011.02---0.040.04
6/25/202010.82---0.040.04
5/26/202010.44---0.040.04
4/27/202010.14---0.030.03
3/26/20209.75---0.060.06
12/23/201910.370.010.17-0.160.34
9/24/201910.58---0.100.10
6/27/201910.6---0.110.11
3/27/201910.26---0.040.04
12/27/201810.11-0.01-0.090.10

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Easterly Investment Partners


Orange Investment Advisors

Orange Investment Advisors takes a value-based approach to the multisector bond market. With decades of experience in securitized product, they pursue bonds below their intrinsic value to help deliver strong, long-term risk-adjusted results. Orange is different than other fixed income managers – they have an absolute return philosophy, which translates into a low volatility strategy not reliant on market movements.


2017

Winter Park, FL

Portfolio Managers

Jay Menozzi

Jay Menozzi

CIO, Orange Investment Advisors
36 Years of Industry Experience


CIO, Semper Capital
PM, Atlantic Portfolio Analytics

Boris Peresechensky

Boris Peresechensky, CFA

Portfolio Manager, Orange Investment Advisors
17 Years of Industry Experience


Senior PM, Semper Capital
Risk Manager, Bayview Financial Trading
Risk Analyst & PM, HSBC & Lazard

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Easterly Income Opportunities Fund Morningstar Rating

Overall 3-Year 5-Year
Morningstar Star Rating 5 4 5
# Funds in Category 325 325 270

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Morningstar Rating is for the A share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.

12-Month Distribution Rate is calculated by adding each fund’s trailing 12-month income distributions, and dividing the sum by the fund’s most recent month ended NAV. A fund may pay distributions in excess of its net investment company taxable income and, to the extent this occurs, the distribution yield quoted will include a return of capital. However, please note that distributions are subject to recharacterization for tax purposes and the final tax treatment of these distributions will be reported to shareholders after the close of each calendar year on form 1099-DIV.

2 The SEC yield is calculated by dividing annualized net investment income per share during a 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share as of the close of that period. SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities. Since certain distributions received by the funds from real estate investment trusts (REITs) may consist of dividend income, return of capital and capital gains, and the character of these distributions cannot be determined until after the end of the year, the SEC yield has been adjusted for the funds that invest significantly in REITs based on estimates of return of capital and capital gains. The SEC 30-Day Yield is computed under an SEC standardized formula and is based on the maximum offer price per share. Subsidized (Sub.) yields reflect fee waivers in effect. Without such waivers, yields would be reduced. Unsubsidized yields do not reflect fee waivers in effect. The Fund’s management has contractually waived a portion of its management fees until March 19, 2023.

3 12-Month Distribution Rate will fluctuate from month to month and is not equivalent to the subsidized or unsubsidized 30-day SEC yield of the fund. You should consult each fund’s prospectus for additional information about the Fund’s dividends and distributions policy.

4 12-Month Distribution Rate for the Fund may vary significantly year-over-year due to tax adjustments and are subject to change from the yields quoted. No distribution is guaranteed by the Fund.

The Fund’s distribution rate may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in realized and projected market returns, Fund performance and other factors. There can be no assurance that an unanticipated change in market conditions or other unforeseen factors will not result in a change in the Fund’s distribution rate at a future time. The distribution rate does not reflect other non-income items.

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