About Astor
Astor Investment Management LLC (“Astor”) is the investment adviser to the Astor Funds. Astor is a Chicago, IL-based firm that manages tactical asset allocation strategies constructed with ETFs and has been the adviser to the Astor Funds since the launch of the Astor Dynamic Allocation fund in Q4 2009.
Investment Philosophy: Fundamentally Driven
Astor’s investment philosophy is based on the belief that diligent analysis of economic data can provide valuable signals for longer-term financial market allocations. Astor’s philosophy is built on the following principles:
• Economic fundamentals matter for investment decisions
• Stocks tend to appreciate over time
• Active portfolio management can provide benefit
Portfolio Managers
All information contained herein is for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation to offer investment advice or services in any state where to do so would be unlawful. Analysis and research are provided for informational purposes only, not for trading or investing purposes. All opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and subject to change. Astor and its affiliates are not liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any such information or liable for any trading or investing based on such information.
Mutual funds involve risk including the possible loss of principal. The Astor Funds may invest in alternative assets and specialty market segments. The risks and volatility of these products are linked to investments in equities, derivatives, commodities, futures, real estate or currency exchange rates and may include leverage, which magnifies the changes in the value of the ETF and are subject to leverage, credit risk and counterparty risks. Foreign investing, including emerging markets, involves risks not typically associated with U.S. Investments, including fluctuations in currency values, political, social and economic developments, liquidity, volatility, less efficient markets, and differing legal standards.
The adviser’s dependence on its proprietary economic analysis and judgements about the attractiveness, value and potential appreciation of asset classes may prove to be incorrect and may not produce the desired results. ETF’s are subject to investment advisory fees and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Fund. As a result, your cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in the ETF’s and may be higher than other mutual funds. The net asset value of the Fund will fluctuate based on changes in the value of the equity securities in which it invests.
When investing in fixed income, the value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Lower quality (high yield or junk) bonds are considered speculative and present greater risk than bonds of higher quality. Debt issuers, including sovereign debt, may not make interest or principal payments resulting in losses to the Fund. Securities of small and medium capitalization companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger more established companies.
An investor should consider the Astor Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the Astor Funds are contained in the funds’ prospectus, which can be obtained by calling (877) 738-0333. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Astor Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC a FINRA/SIPC member. Astor Investment Management is not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.