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Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund

An all-capitalization, contrarian value, liquid alternatives fund that uses a variety of hedging strategies in an effort to lower the overall volatility of its investment portfolio.

Overall Morningstar rating as of November 30, 2023. Based on risk-adjusted returns. Category: Long-Short Equity out of 173 funds.

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$31.15
12/8/2023

6.22%
12/8/2023
at NAV

NAV Disclosure

Why This Fund?

  • People: Co-Portfolio Managers Richard Snow and Joseph Artuso have an average of 29 years of value investing experience and are supported by a five-person investment team.
  • Portfolio: A conviction-weighted long portfolio and an opportunistic, research-driven process for a short positioning with the goal of smoothing volatility of investment returns for shareholders.
  • Philosophy: Investment philosophy that is consistent with modern behavioral finance research and aims to take advantage of investor overreactions to negative surprises.
  • Process: Contrarian fundamental investment process focused on identifying out-of-favor stocks with positive free cash flow and a strong balance sheet.
  • Award Winning: The Long/Short Opportunity Fund won Hedgeweek’s 2021 Best Liquid Alternative Award.1

Fund Facts

INCEPTION DATE
04/28/2006
NET ASSETS
$93MM
ASSET CLASS
Alternative, Equity
MORNINGSTAR CATEGORY
Long-Short Equity
BENCHMARK
Russell 3000 Value Index
GROSS EXPENSES
1.29% View Disclosure
NET EXPENSES
1.29% View Disclosure
CUSIP
470258518

Top 10 Holdings (Long)

SUNCOR ENERGY INC
3.08%
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
3.07%
AMGEN INC
2.88%
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC
2.86%
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
2.86%
ABBVIE INC
2.63%
METLIFE INC
2.61%
COMMERCIAL METALS CO
2.52%
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS INC
2.47%
NCR CORPORATION
2.41%

Holdings (Short)

iShares Russell 1000 ETF
-4.53%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
-2.48%
iShares Russell 3000 ETF
-2.12%
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
-1.85%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
-0.54%

Monthly Returns

6.24%6.09%1.71%11.36%8.08%5.10%5.83%
3.97%7.34%4.67%4.87%5.22%-

Performance data quoted is historical.

The performance data shown represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See performance data current to the most recent quarter end, which may be higher or lower than that cited. Performance figures assume that all distributions are reinvested. Performance shown is for the share class indicated only. The performance of other share classes will vary. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.814.8180.

The fund’s Morningstar category average is a group of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies and is the equal-weighted return of all funds per category. Morningstar places funds in certain categories based on their historical portfolio holdings.

The inception date for I, A and C Shares was 4/28/2006; Inception for R6 Shares was 11/4/2021. Prior to June 29, 2018, the Fund was named the Snow Capital Opportunity Fund and employed a different investment strategy.

All returns are quoted as annualized if over 1 year. Returns for the fund’s first year are since fund inception. Calendar year returns do not reflect the maximum sales charge; otherwise, returns would vary.

The Fund’s management has contractually waived a portion of its management fees until November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares. The performance shown reflects the waivers without which the performance would have been lower. Total annual operating expenses before the expense reduction/reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.29% respectively; total annual operating expenses after the expense reduction/ reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.23% respectively. 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchases of A Shares.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the Fund will not exceed 1.30%, 1.55%, 2.30% and 1.00%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years.

Daily Pricing and Returns

$31.15 0.42 6.22

Performance data quoted is historical.

The performance data shown represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See performance data current to the most recent quarter end, which may be higher or lower than that cited. Performance figures assume that all distributions are reinvested. Performance shown is for the share class indicated only. The performance of other share classes will vary. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.814.8180.

The fund’s Morningstar category average is a group of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies and is the equal-weighted return of all funds per category. Morningstar places funds in certain categories based on their historical portfolio holdings.

The inception date for I, A and C Shares was 4/28/2006; Inception for R6 Shares was 11/4/2021. Prior to June 29, 2018, the Fund was named the Snow Capital Opportunity Fund and employed a different investment strategy.

All returns are quoted as annualized if over 1 year. Returns for the fund’s first year are since fund inception. Calendar year returns do not reflect the maximum sales charge; otherwise, returns would vary.

The Fund’s management has contractually waived a portion of its management fees until November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares. The performance shown reflects the waivers without which the performance would have been lower. Total annual operating expenses before the expense reduction/reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.29% respectively; total annual operating expenses after the expense reduction/ reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.23% respectively. 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchases of A Shares.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the Fund will not exceed 1.30%, 1.55%, 2.30% and 1.00%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years.

Quarterly Returns

-1.02%3.03%15.76%15.44%6.52%5.70%5.71%
-1.04%4.06%9.12%5.47%3.73%3.89%-

Performance data quoted is historical.

The performance data shown represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See performance data current to the most recent quarter end, which may be higher or lower than that cited. Performance figures assume that all distributions are reinvested. Performance shown is for the share class indicated only. The performance of other share classes will vary. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.814.8180.

The fund’s Morningstar category average is a group of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies and is the equal-weighted return of all funds per category. Morningstar places funds in certain categories based on their historical portfolio holdings.

The inception date for I, A and C Shares was 4/28/2006; Inception for R6 Shares was 11/4/2021. Prior to June 29, 2018, the Fund was named the Snow Capital Opportunity Fund and employed a different investment strategy.

All returns are quoted as annualized if over 1 year. Returns for the fund’s first year are since fund inception. Calendar year returns do not reflect the maximum sales charge; otherwise, returns would vary.

The Fund’s management has contractually waived a portion of its management fees until November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares. The performance shown reflects the waivers without which the performance would have been lower. Total annual operating expenses before the expense reduction/reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.29% respectively; total annual operating expenses after the expense reduction/ reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.23% respectively. 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchases of A Shares.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the Fund will not exceed 1.30%, 1.55%, 2.30% and 1.00%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years.

Calendar Year Performance

2022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND I (SNOIX)-3.15%26.18%1.45%22.45%-11.25%
12.79%
20.26%
-23.24%
7.16%
45.03%
18.73%
-11.58%13.39%
60.02%
-42.13%
0.24%
Morningstar Long-Short Equity Category-7.57%18.05%7.89%11.90%-6.29%11.18%
2.34%
-2.02%
2.92%
14.62%
5.15%
-2.81%
4.67%
8.80%
-17.04%
-

Performance data quoted is historical.

The performance data shown represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. See performance data current to the most recent quarter end, which may be higher or lower than that cited. Performance figures assume that all distributions are reinvested. Performance shown is for the share class indicated only. The performance of other share classes will vary. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.814.8180.

The fund’s Morningstar category average is a group of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies and is the equal-weighted return of all funds per category. Morningstar places funds in certain categories based on their historical portfolio holdings.

The inception date for I, A and C Shares was 4/28/2006; Inception for R6 Shares was 11/4/2021. Prior to June 29, 2018, the Fund was named the Snow Capital Opportunity Fund and employed a different investment strategy.

All returns are quoted as annualized if over 1 year. Returns for the fund’s first year are since fund inception. Calendar year returns do not reflect the maximum sales charge; otherwise, returns would vary.

The Fund’s management has contractually waived a portion of its management fees until November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares. The performance shown reflects the waivers without which the performance would have been lower. Total annual operating expenses before the expense reduction/reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.29% respectively; total annual operating expenses after the expense reduction/ reimbursement are 1.29%, 1.51%, 2.28% and 1.23% respectively. 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchases of A Shares.

The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce and/or absorb expenses until at least November 5, 2023 for I, A, C and R6 Shares, to ensure that net annual operating expenses of the Fund will not exceed 1.30%, 1.55%, 2.30% and 1.00%, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years.

Sector Breakdown

Consumer Discretionary

5.94% 

Consumer Staples

2.82% 

Energy

14.65% 

Financials

19.07% 

Health Care

17.53% 

Industrials

8.32% 

Information Technology

13.58% 

Market Hedge

-13.44% 

Materials

6.53% 

Utlities

1.21% 

Real Estate

0.00% 

Communication Services

0.00% 

View Glossary

Market Exposures

Gross Exposure

107.03% 

Net Exposure

76.21% 

View Glossary

Fund Characteristics

Market Cap (Billions)

$67.19 

Forward P/E Estimate

9.71 

Price-to-Book

1.68 

PEG Ratio Forecast 12-Month

0.64 

EPS Growth Estimate

8.71% 

Long Term Debt/Equity

84.27% 

Long Term Debt/Capital

37.48% 

View Glossary

Fund Statistics - 3 Year

Sharpe Ratio

0.78 

Standard Deviation

17.83% 

R-Squared

90.06% 

Beta

0.95 

View Glossary

Distribution History

Distribution DateDistribution NAVLong-Term Capital GainShort-Term Capital GainReturn of CapitalDividend Income
12/23/2230.021.720.16-0.24
12/27/2133.131.670.89-0.43
12/29/2028.36---0.53
12/27/1928.77---0.56
12/27/1823.85---0.49
12/28/1727.74---1.32
12/29/1625.70---0.09
12/29/15-0.60---
12/29/1428.872.631.44-0.13
12/27/1330.36---0.01
12/17/1220.70---0.12
12/30/1020.20---0.04
12/29/0918.07---0.29
12/29/0810.660.090.38-0.03
12/27/0720.620.260.09-0.37
12/27/200621.28---0.03

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2006

Sewickley, PA

Portfolio Manager(s)

Richard Snow

CIO, Co-Portfolio Manager
43 Years of Industry Experience


R.A.S. Capital Management

Joseph Artuso

Co-Portfolio Manager
18 Years of Industry Experience


Snow Capital Management

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Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund Morningstar Rating

Overall 3-Year 5-Year
Morningstar Star Rating 3 4 3
# Funds in Category 173 173 152

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

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