REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No.
42
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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Amendment No.
46
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The securities offered by this prospectus have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities commission, nor has the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities commission passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. |
Summary
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2
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Investment Objectives
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2
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Fees and Expenses of the Fund
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2
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Principal Investment Strategies
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3
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Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
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4
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Performance Information
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10
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Management of the Fund’s Portfolio
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11
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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
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11
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Tax Information
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12
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Financial Intermediary Compensations
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12
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Other Non-Principal Investment Policies and Risks
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13
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Management of the Fund
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Investment Advisor
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14
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Board of Trustees
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Administrator
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Transfer Agent
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Distributor
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Investing in the Fund
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Purchase and Redemption Price
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Buying or Selling Shares Through a Financial Intermediary
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Purchasing Shares
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17
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Redeeming Shares
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19
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Frequent Purchases and Redemptions
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22
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Other Important Information
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24
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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes
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24
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Benchmark Descriptions
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24
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Financial Highlights
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25
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Additional Information
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Back Cover
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
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Shareholder Fees
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(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price)
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None
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed)
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None
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Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed)
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None
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
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(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Management Fees
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1.00%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
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None
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Other Expenses
2
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0.86%
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
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0.34%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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2.20%
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Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
2
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0.21%
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Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.99%
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1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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10 Years
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$202
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$668
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$1,161
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$2,518
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Consumer Discretionary.
Companies in this sector may be adversely affected by negative changes in the domestic and international economies, interest rates, competition, consumer confidence, disposable household income, and consumer spending. These companies are also subject to severe competition and changes in demographics and consumer tastes, which may have an adverse effect on the performance of these companies.
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Consumer Staples.
Companies in this sector may be adversely affected by negative changes in the domestic and international economies, interest rates, competition, consumer confidence, and consumer spending. These companies also are subject to the risk that government regulation could affect the permissibility of using various production methods and food additives, which regulations could affect company profitability. The success of food, household, and personal products companies may be strongly affected by consumer tastes, marketing campaigns, and other factors affecting supply and demand.
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Commodities.
Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodities related investments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, and tariffs. The prices of industrial metals, precious metals, agriculture, and livestock commodities may fluctuate widely due to factors such as changes in value, supply and demand, and governmental regulatory policies.
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Energy.
Companies in this sector are affected by supply and demand both for their specific product or service and for energy products in general. The price of oil and gas, exploration and production spending, government regulation, world events, and economic conditions will likewise affect the performance of these companies. Securities of companies in the energy field are subject to swift price and supply fluctuations caused by events relating to international politics, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, and tax and other governmental regulatory policies.
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Financial.
Companies in this sector are subject to risks including extensive governmental regulation; decreased profits resulting from changes in interest rates and loan losses, which usually increase in economic downturns; severe price competition; and increased inter-industry consolidation and competition; all of which may adversely affect the value of those holdings.
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Healthcare.
Companies in this sector are subject to extensive litigation based on product liability and similar claims; dependence on patent protection and expiration of patents; competitive forces that make it difficult to raise prices; long and costly regulatory processes; and product obsolescence; all of which may adversely affect the value of those holdings.
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Industrials.
Companies in this sector are affected by supply and demand both for their specific product or service and for industrial sector products in general. Government regulation, world events, and economic conditions will affect the performance of these companies. These companies can also be cyclical, subject to sharp price movements, and significantly affected by government spending policies.
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Materials.
Companies in this sector are significantly affected by the level and volatility of commodity prices, the exchange value of the dollar, import controls, and worldwide competition. At times, worldwide production of industrial materials has exceeded demand as a result of over-building or economic downturns, leading to poor investment returns or losses. Other risks may include liability for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control. The sector may also be affected by economic cycles, technical progress, labor relations, and government regulations.
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Real Estate.
Companies in this sector are subject to risks related to possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic conditions; possible lack of availability of mortgage funds; overbuilding; extended vacancies of properties; increases in competition, property taxes, and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; costs resulting from the clean-up of, and liability to third parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems; casualty or condemnation losses; uninsured damages from floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters; limitations on and variations in rents; and changes in interest rates.
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Technology.
The performance of companies in this sector may be adversely affected by intense competition both domestically and internationally; limited product lines, markets, financial resources, or personnel; rapid product obsolescence and frequent new product introduction; dramatic and unpredictable changes in growth rates; and dependence on patent and intellectual property rights.
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Utilities.
Companies in this sector are subject to risks related to government regulation. Although rate changes of a utility usually fluctuate in approximate correlation with financing costs due to political and regulatory factors, rate changes ordinarily follow changes in financing costs after a delay, which can adversely affect earnings and dividends when costs are rising. Utility companies that have experienced deregulation in recent years may be subject to greater competition if they have diversified outside of original geographic regions and traditional lines of business. In such cases, these companies may earn more than their traditional regulated rates of return, but may also be forced to defend their core business and be less profitable.
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Quarterly Returns During This Time Period
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Highest return for a quarter
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11.37 %
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Quarter ended
December 31, 2010
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Lowest return for a quarter
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(5.05)%
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Quarter ended
June 30, 2010
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Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2010
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Past 1
Year
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Since
Inception
12/30/09
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Predecessor Fund
1
Before taxes
After taxes on distributions
After taxes on distributions and sale of shares
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11.70 %
11.70 %
7.61 %
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11.67 %
11.67 %
9.92 %
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S&P 500 Total Return Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses)
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15.06 %
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11.62 %
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(1)
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Your letter of instruction specifying the account number and number of shares (or the dollar amount) to be redeemed. This request must be signed by all registered shareholders in the exact names in which they are registered;
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(2)
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Any required signature guarantees (see “Signature Guarantees” below); and
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(3)
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Other supporting legal documents, if required in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships, custodianships, corporations, partnerships, pension or profit sharing plans, and other entities.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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For the Period
December 31, 2009* to
September 30, 2010
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Net asset value, beginning of period
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$10.00
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Investment activities
Net investment income (loss) (b)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Total from investment activities
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(0.01)
0.03
0.02
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Net asset value, end of period
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$10.02
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Total Return
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0.20 %***
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
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Ratio to average net assets (a)
Expenses, net
Net investment income (loss)
Portfolio turnover rate
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1.65 %**
(0.11)%**
457.43 %***
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Net assets, end of period (000's)
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$18,203
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OTHER INVESTMENT POLICIES
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2
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INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
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11
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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
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13
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
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14
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MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
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15
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ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
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24
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SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
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26
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DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
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27
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NET ASSET VALUE
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28
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ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
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29
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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31
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APPENDIX A – DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS
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32
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APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES
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36
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current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract;
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a difference between the derivatives and securities markets, including different levels of demand, how the instruments are traded, the imposition of daily price fluctuation limits or trading of an instrument stops; and
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differences between the derivatives, such as different margin requirements, different liquidity of such markets, and the participation of speculators in such markets.
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have to sell securities to meet its daily margin requirements at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so;
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have to purchase or sell the instrument underlying the contract;
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not be able to hedge its investments; and
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not be able to realize profits or limit its losses.
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an exchange may suspend or limit trading in a particular derivative instrument, an entire category of derivatives, or all derivatives, which sometimes occurs because of increased market volatility;
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unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations of an exchange;
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the facilities of the exchange may not be adequate to handle current trading volume;
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equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house, or other occurrences may disrupt normal trading activity; or
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investors may lose interest in a particular derivative or category of derivatives.
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actual and anticipated changes in interest rates;
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fiscal and monetary policies; and
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national and international political events.
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(1)
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Not invest 25% or more of its total assets in a particular industry or group of industries. This limitation is not applicable to investments in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities or repurchase agreements with respect thereto.
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(2)
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Not borrow money or issue senior securities (as defined under the 1940 Act), except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.
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(3)
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Not make loans, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules, or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.
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(4)
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Not purchase or sell commodities or real estate, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.
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(5)
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Not underwrite securities issued by other persons, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.
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Not borrow money in an amount exceeding 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets, provided that, for purposes of this limitation, investment strategies that either obligate the Fund to purchase securities or require the Fund to segregate assets are not considered to be borrowing. Asset coverage of at least 300% is required for all borrowing, except where the Fund has borrowed money for temporary purposes in an amount not exceeding 5% of its total assets.
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(2)
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Not make loans if, as a result, more than 33 1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, except that the Fund may (i) purchase or hold debt instruments in accordance with its investment objective and policies; (ii) enter into repurchase agreements; and (iii) lend its securities.
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(3)
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Not purchase or sell real estate, real estate limited partnership interests, physical commodities or commodities contracts except that the Fund may purchase (i) marketable securities issued by companies which own or invest in real estate (including real estate investment trusts), commodities or commodities contracts; and (ii) commodities contracts relating to financial instruments, such as financial futures contracts and options on such contracts.
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(4)
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Not hold illiquid securities in an amount exceeding, in the aggregate, 15% of the Fund's net assets.
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Name, Age
and Address
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Position
held with
Funds or Trust
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Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
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Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
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Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
During Past 5 Years
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Independent Trustees
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Jack E. Brinson
Age: 79
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Trustee, Chairman
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Since 7/09
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Retired; previously, President of Brinson Investment Co. (personal investments) and President of Brinson Chevrolet, Inc. (auto dealership).
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Independent Trustee of the following: DGHM Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; Gardner Lewis Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; Giordano Investment Trust for the one series of the trust; Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of the trust; and Tilson Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; (all registered investment companies). Previously, Independent Trustee of de Leon Funds Trust for its one series from 2000 to 2005, MurphyMorris Investment Trust for its one series from 2003 to 2006, New Providence Investment Trust for its one series from inception until 2011, and Piedmont Investment Trust for its one series from 2005 to 2006 (all registered investment companies).
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James H. Speed, Jr.
Age: 58
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Trustee
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Since 7/09
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President and CEO of NC Mutual Insurance Company (insurance company) since 2003; President of Speed Financial Group, Inc. (consulting and private investments) from 2000 to 2003.
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Independent Trustee of the following Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of the trust; and Tilson Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; (all registered investment companies). Member of Board of Directors of NC Mutual Life Insurance Company. Member of Board of Directors of M&F Bancorp. Previously, Independent Trustee of New Providence Investment Trust for its one series from 2009 until 2011 (registered investment company).
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J. Buckley Strandberg
Age: 51
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Trustee
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Since 7/09
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President of Standard Insurance and Realty (insurance and property management) since 1982.
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Director, Southern Bank from 2002-2006; Independent Trustee, Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of that trust (registered investment company) from 1991-2006
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Michael G. Mosley
Age:
58
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Trustee
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Since 7/10
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Owner of Commercial Realty Services (real estate) since 2004.
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None
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Name, Age
and Address
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Position
held with
Funds or Trust
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Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
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Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
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Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
During Past 5 Years
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Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
Age: 75
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Trustee
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Beginning 9/10
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Senior Partner, Community Financial Institutions Consulting (financial consulting) since 1999; Partner, Pikar Properties (real estate) since 2001; Account Administrator, Holden Wealth Management Group of Wachovia Securities (money management firm) from 2003-2008.
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Independent Trustee of DGHM Investment Trust for its two series and Gardner Lewis Investment Trust for its two series (all registered investment companies). Previously Independent Trustee of de Leon Funds Trust for its one series from 2000 to 2005, Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for its two series from 2000 to 2009, MurphyMorris Investment Trust for its one series from 2003 to 2006, Piedmont Investment Trust for its one series from 2005 to 2006, NCM Capital Investment Trust for its one series from 2007 to 2009, New Providence Investment Trust from 2008 to 2009, and Tilson Investment Trust for its two series from 2004 to 2009 (all registered investment companies)
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Other Officers
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Robert G. Fontana
Age: 41
5950 Fairview Road
Suite 610
Charlotte, NC 28210
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President and Treasurer (Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund)
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Since 7/09
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President and CIO of Caritas Capital, LLC (advisor to the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund) since 2009; Portfolio Manager for Portfolio Capital Management (investment management) since 2006; previously, Portfolio Manager for Covenant Capital, LLC (investment management).
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n/a
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n/a
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D. Jerry Murphey
Age: 53
9940 SW Arborcrest Way
Portland, OR 97225
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President (FMX Funds)
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Since 7/09
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Manager, President, and CEO of FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the FMX Funds) since 2009; principal of Uptrade Research Associates, LLC (investment research) since 2009; previously, Investment Management Consultant for Prudential Investments, Wealth Management Solutions (investment management).
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n/a
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n/a
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Julie M. Koethe
Age: 30
2425 S. 144th Street
Suite 201 A
Omaha, NE 68144
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Treasurer (FMX Funds)
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Since 4/10
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Chief Operating Officer of FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the FMX Funds) since 2010; Insurance Accounting Supervisor for Applied Underwriters (workers compensation and payroll service provider) from 2003-2010.
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n/a
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n/a
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Matthew R. Lee
Age: 29
1777 Borel Place,
Suite 415,
San Mateo, CA 94402
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President and Treasurer (Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund)
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Since 2/10 and 4/10
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Chief Executive Officer of Presidio Capital Investments, LLC since 2006; Financial Planning Specialist with Smith Barney, a division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (now known as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney) from 2004-2006; Associate at Bank of America Investments, Inc. from 2003-2004.
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n/a
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n/a
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Name, Age
and Address
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Position
held with
Funds or Trust
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Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
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Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
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Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
During Past 5 Years
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James C. Roumell
Age: 50
2 Wisconsin Circle
Suite 660
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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President (Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund)
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Since 9/10
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President of Roumell Asset Management, LLC since 1998.
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n/a
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n/a
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Craig L. Lukin
Age: 43
2 Wisconsin Circle
Suite 660
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Treasurer (Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund)
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Since 9/10
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Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Roumell Asset Management, LLC since 2007; Research Analyst at Roumell Asset Management, LLC from 2003-2007; Private Equity Analyst for Dent & Company, Inc. from 2000-2002; Corporate Value Consulting Manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP from 1994-2000.
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n/a
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n/a
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Mark A. Grimaldi
Age: 49
1207 Route 9
Suite 10
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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President and Treasurer (Sector Rotation Fund)
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Since 4/11
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President and Chief Compliance Officer of Navigator Money Management, Inc. since 1996; Vice President of The Prestige Organization, Inc. since 1996; and Co-Fund Manager of ETF Market Opportunity Fund (formerly Navigator Fund) from 2008-2009
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n/a
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n/a
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T. Lee Hale, Jr.
Age: 33
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Chief Compliance Officer; Assistant Treasurer
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Since 7/09 and 4/10
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Financial Reporting Manger for The Nottingham Company (fund administrator) since 2009; previously, principal of Lee Hale Contracting (marine industry consulting).
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n/a
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n/a
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A. Vason Hamrick
Age: 34
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Secretary
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Since 7/09
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Corporate Counsel for The Nottingham Company since 2004.
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n/a
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n/a
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Name of
Trustee
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Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in the
Fund
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Aggregate Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in All
Registered Investment
Companies Overseen By
Trustee In Family of
Investment Companies*
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Jack E. Brinson
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A
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A
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James H. Speed, Jr.
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A
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A
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J. Buckley Strandberg
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A
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A
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Michael G. Mosley
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A
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A
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Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
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A
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A
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Name of Trustee
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Aggregate
Compensation
From the Fund*
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Pension or
Retirement
Benefits Accrued
As Part of Fund
Expenses
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Estimated Annual
Benefits
Upon Retirement
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Total
Compensation
From Funds and
Fund Complex
Paid to Trustees*
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Independent Trustees
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Jack E. Brinson
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$2,000
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None
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None
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$12,000
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James H. Speed, Jr.
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$2,000
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None
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None
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$12,000
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J. Buckley Strandberg
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$2,000
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None
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None
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$12,000
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Michael G. Mosley
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$2,000
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None
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None
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$12,000
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Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
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$2,000
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None
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None
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$12,000
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Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner
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Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
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Percent
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None
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Name of
Portfolio Manager
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Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in the Fund
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Mark Grimaldi
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A
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Securities that are listed on a securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sales price at the time the valuation is made. Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded by the Fund.
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Securities that are listed on an exchange and which are not traded on the valuation date are valued at the bid price.
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Unlisted securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest quoted sales price, if available, at the time of valuation, otherwise, at the latest quoted bid price.
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Foreign securities listed on foreign exchanges are valued with quotations from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates.
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Temporary cash investments with maturities of 60 days or less will be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
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Securities for which no current quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Trustees. Securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities.
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(1)
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The Trust’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy; and
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(2)
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The Advisor’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy, including a detailed description of the Advisor’s specific proxy voting guidelines.
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1.
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Vote in Accordance with the Guidelines.
To the extent that the Adviser has little or no discretion to deviate from the Guidelines with respect to the proposal in question, the Adviser shall vote in accordance with such pre-determined voting policy.
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2.
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Obtain Consent of Clients.
To the extent that the Adviser has discretion to deviate from the Guidelines with respect to the proposal in question, the Adviser will disclose the conflict to the relevant clients and obtain their consent to the proposed vote prior to voting the securities. The disclosure to the client will include sufficient detail regarding the matter to be voted on and the nature of the conflict so that the client will be able to make an informed decision regarding the vote. If a client does not respond to such a conflict disclosure request or denies the request, the Adviser will abstain from voting the securities held by that client’s account.
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3.
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Client Directive to Use an Independent Third Party.
Alternatively, a client may, in writing, specifically direct the Adviser to forward all proxy matters in which the Adviser has a conflict of interest regarding the client’s securities to an identified independent third party for review and recommendation. Where such independent third party’s recommendations are received on a timely basis, the Adviser will vote all such proxies in accordance with such third party’s recommendation. If the third party’s recommendations are not timely received, the Adviser will abstain from voting the securities held by that client’s account.
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1.
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Client Maintains Proxy Voting Authority.
Where a client specifies in writing that it will maintain the authority to vote proxies itself or that it has delegated the right to vote proxies to a third party, the Adviser will not vote the securities and will direct the relevant custodian to send the proxy material directly to the client. If any proxy material is received by the Adviser for such account, it will promptly be forwarded to the client or specified third party.
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2.
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Terminated Account.
Once a client account has been terminated in accordance with its investment advisory agreement, the Adviser will not vote any proxies received after the termination date. However, the client may specify in writing that proxies should be directed to the client (or a specified third party) for action.
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3.
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Limited Value.
If the Adviser determines that the value of a client’s economic interest or the value of the portfolio holding is indeterminable or insignificant, the Adviser may abstain from voting a client’s proxies. The Adviser also will not vote proxies received for securities which are no longer held by the client’s account. In addition, the Adviser generally will not vote securities where the economic value of the securities in the client account is less than $500.
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4.
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Securities Lending Programs.
When securities are out on loan, they are transferred into the borrower’s name and are voted by the borrower, in its discretion. However, where the Adviser determines that a proxy vote (or other shareholder action) is materially important to the client’s account, the Adviser may recall the security for the purposes of voting.
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5.
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Unjustifiable Costs.
In certain circumstances, after doing a cost-benefit analysis, the Adviser may abstain from voting where the cost of voting a client’s proxy would exceed any anticipated benefits from the proxy proposal.
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1.
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Issues regarding the issuer’s board entrenchment and anti-takeover measures such as the following:
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a.
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Proposals to stagger board members’ terms;
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b.
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Proposals to limit the ability of shareholders to call special meetings;
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c.
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Proposals to require super majority votes;
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d.
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Proposals requesting excessive increases in authorized common or preferred shares where management provides no explanation for the use or need of these additional shares;
|
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e.
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Proposals regarding “fair price” provisions;
|
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f.
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Proposals regarding “poison pill” provisions; and
|
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g.
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Permitting “green mail.”
|
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2.
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Providing cumulative voting rights.
|
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1.
|
Election of independent accountants recommended by management, unless seeking to replace if there exists a dispute over policies.
|
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2.
|
Date and place of annual meeting.
|
|
3.
|
Limitation on charitable contributions or fees paid to lawyers.
|
|
4.
|
Ratification of directors’ actions on routine matters since previous annual meeting.
|
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5.
|
Confidential voting. Confidential voting is most often proposed by shareholders as a means of eliminating undue management pressure on shareholders regarding their vote on proxy issues. The Adviser will generally vote to approve these proposals as shareholders can later divulge their votes to management on a selective basis if a legitimate reason arises.
|
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6.
|
Limiting directors’ liability.
|
|
7.
|
Eliminate preemptive rights. Preemptive rights give current shareholders the opportunity to maintain their current percentage ownership through any subsequent equity offerings. These provisions are no longer common in the U.S., and can restrict management’s ability to raise new capital.
|
|
8.
|
The Adviser will generally vote to approve the elimination of preemptive rights, but will oppose the elimination of listed preemptive rights, e.g., on proposed issues representing more than an acceptable level of total dilution.
|
|
9.
|
Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
|
|
10.
|
Establish 40 1(k) Plans.
|
|
1.
|
Pay directors solely in stock;
|
|
2.
|
Eliminate director’s mandatory retirement policy;
|
|
3.
|
Rotate annual meeting location or date;
|
|
4.
|
Changes in the state of incorporation;
|
|
5.
|
Social and corporate responsibility issues;
|
|
6.
|
Option and stock grants to management and directors; and
|
|
7.
|
Allowing indemnification of directors and/or officers after reviewing the applicable laws and extent of protection requested.
|
|
1.
|
Elect directors or trustees;
|
|
2.
|
Ratify or approve independent accountants;
|
|
3.
|
Approve a new investment Adviser or Sub-Adviser;
|
|
4.
|
Approve a change to an investment advisory fee;
|
|
5.
|
Approve a Distribution (i.e., Rule 12b-1) Plan;
|
|
6.
|
Approve a change in a fundamental investment objective, policy, or limitation;
|
|
7.
|
Approve a change in the state of incorporation; and
|
|
8.
|
Approve a plan of reorganization or merger.
|
(a)
|
Declaration of Trust (“Trust Instrument”).
1
|
(b)
|
By-Laws.
1
|
(c)
|
Articles III, V, and VI of the Trust Instrument, Exhibit 23(a) hereto, defines the rights of holders of the securities being registered. (Certificates for shares are not issued.)
|
(d)(1)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Caritas Capital, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund.
2
|
(d)(2)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
FMX Growth Allocation Fund.
3
|
(d)(3)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
FMX Total Return Fund.
3
|
(d)(4)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Presidio Capital Investments, LLC, as investment advisor for the Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund.
5
|
(d)(5)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Roumell Asset Management, LLC, as investment advisor for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
9
|
(d)(6)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Navigator Money Management, Inc., as investment advisor for the Sector RotationFund.
12
|
(e)
|
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Capital Investment Group, Inc., as distributor for each series of the Trust.
5
|
(f)
|
Not Applicable.
|
(g)(1)
|
Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(2)
|
First Addendum to Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(3)
|
Second Addendum to Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(4)
|
Third Addendum to Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(5)
|
Fourth Addendum to Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(6)
|
Fifth Addendum to Master Custodian Agreement between The Nottingham Company and Union Bank, N.A.
2
|
(g)(7)
|
Custodian Agreement (Foreign & Domestic Securities) between the Registrant and Union Bank, N.A., as custodian for the Registrant.
2
|
(h)(1)
|
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund.
4
|
(h)(2)
|
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the FMX Growth Allocation Fund and the FMX Total Return Fund.
11
|
(h)(3)
|
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund.
6
|
(h)(4)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
8
|
(h)(5)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for The Sector Rotation Fund.
12
|
(h)(6)
|
Dividend Disbursing and Transfer Agent Agreement between the Registrant and Nottingham Shareholder Services, LLC, as transfer agent for the Registrant.
5
|
(h)(7)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Caritas Capital, LLC
as investment advisor for the
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
.
2
|
(h)(8)
|
Amended and Restated
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Caritas Capital, LLC
as investment advisor for the
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
.
7
|
(h)(9)
|
Operating Plan between Presidio Capital Investments, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
6
|
(h)(10)
|
Operating Plan between Roumell Asset Management, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
9
|
(h)(11)
|
Amended and Restated Operating Plan between FolioMetrix, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
11
|
(h)(12)
|
Operating Plan between Navigator Money Management, Inc. and The Nottingham Company.
12
|
(i)
|
Opinion and Consent of counsel.
9
|
(j)
|
Consent of the independent public accountants.
12
|
(k)
|
Not applicable.
|
(l)(1)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund.
2
|
(l)(2)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the FMX Growth Allocation Fund and the FMX Total Return Fund.
3
|
(l)(3)
|
Form of Initial Subscription Agreement for the Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund.
6
|
(l)(4)
|
Form of Initial Subscription Agreement for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
9
|
(m)(1)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund.
2
|
(m)(2)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund.
5
|
(m)(3)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
9
|
(m)(4)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the FMX Growth Allocation Fund.
10
|
(m)(5)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the FMX Total Return Fund.
10
|
(n)(1)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
9
|
(n)(2)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the FMX Funds.
10
|
(o)
|
Reserved.
|
(p)(1)
|
Code of Ethics for the Registrant.
2
|
(p)(2)
|
Code of Ethics for Caritas Capital, LLC, investment advisor to the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund.
2
|
(p)(3)
|
Code of Ethics for FolioMetrix, LLC, investment advisor to the FMX Growth Allocation Fund and the FMX Total Return Fund.
3
|
(p)(4)
|
Code of Ethics for Presidio Capital Investments, LLC, investment advisor to the Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund.
5
|
(p)(5)
|
Code of Ethics for Roumell Asset Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
9
|
(p)(6)
|
Code of Ethics for Navigator Money Management, Inc., investment advisor to The Sector Rotation Fund.
12
|
(q)
|
Copy of Power of Attorney.
12
|
|
=======================
|
1.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 26, 2009.
|
2.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed
on July 24, 2009.
|
3.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 19, 2009.
|
4.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 8, 2009.
|
5.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 26, 2010.
|
6.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 11, 2010.
|
7.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2010.
|
8.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2010.
|
9.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2010.
|
10
.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 19, 2010.
|
11.
|
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 9, 2011.
|
12.
|
Filed herewith.
|
(a)
|
Capital Investment Group, Inc. is underwriter and distributor for The Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund, The Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund, The Brown Capital Management Mid-Cap Fund, EARNEST Partners Fixed Income Trust, Giordano Fund, The Hillman Focused Advantage Fund, The Hillman Advantage Equity Fund, Tilson Dividend Fund, Tilson Focus Fund, Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund, FMX Growth Allocation Fund, FMX Total Return Fund, Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund,
Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund, and The Sector Rotation Fund
.
|
(b)
|
Set forth below is information concerning each director and officer of the Distributor. The principal business address of the Distributor and each such person is 17 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27622, 919-831-2370.
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
(3)
|
Name
|
Position and Offices
With Underwriter
|
Positions and Offices
with Registrant
|
Richard K. Bryant
|
President
|
None
|
E.O. Edgerton, Jr.
|
Vice President
|
None
|
Con T. McDonald
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
W. Harold Eddins, Jr.
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
Kurt A. Dressler
|
Assistant Vice-President
|
None
|
Ronald L. King
|
Chief Compliance Officer
|
None
|
(c)
|
Not applicable.
|
|
STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
|
*
|
President,
Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund
|
June 27, 2011
|
Matthew R. Lee
|
||
*
|
President, Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
|
June 27, 2011
|
James C. Roumell
|
||
*
|
Treasurer, Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
|
June 27, 2011
|
Craig L. Lukin
|
||
* | President& Treasurer, | |
Mark A. Grimaldi | The Sector Rotation Fund | June 27, 2011 |
/s/ T. Lee Hale, Jr.
|
Assistant Treasurer
|
June 27, 2011
|
T. Lee Hale, Jr.
|
||
* By:
/s/ A. Vason Hamrick
|
Dated:
June 27, 2011
|
|
A.
Vason Hamrick,
Secretary
|
||
Attorney-in-Fact
|
1.
|
Appointment.
The Trust appoints the Advisor as investment advisor to the Fund, a series of the Trust, for the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Advisor accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services set forth herein, for the compensation indicated in Appendix A.
|
2.
|
Obligations of the Advisor.
Subject to the supervision of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, the Advisor will provide a continuous investment program for the Fund.
|
|
(a)
|
Services.
The Advisor agrees to perform the following services for the Fund and Trust:
|
|
(i)
|
Manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Fund;
|
|
(ii)
|
Continuously review, supervise, and administer the investment program of the Fund;
|
|
(iii)
|
Determine, in its discretion, the securities to be purchased, retained, or sold (and implement those decisions) with respect to the Fund;
|
|
(iv)
|
Provide the Fund and Trust with records concerning the Advisor’s activities under this Agreement which the Fund and Trust are required to maintain;
|
|
(v)
|
Render regular reports to the Trust’s trustees and officers concerning the Advisor’s discharge of the foregoing responsibilities; and
|
|
(vi)
|
Perform such other services as agreed by the Advisor and the Trust from time to time.
|
|
(b)
|
Expenses and Personnel.
The Advisor agrees, at its own expense or at the expense of one or more of its affiliates, to render its services and to provide the office space, furnishings, equipment, and personnel as may be reasonably required in the judgment of the trustees and officers of the Trust to perform the services on the terms and for the compensation provided herein. The Advisor shall authorize and permit any of its officers, directors, and employees, who may be elected as trustees or officers of the Trust, to serve in the capacities in which they are elected. Except to the extent expressly assumed by the Advisor herein and except to the extent required by law to be paid by the Advisor, the Trust shall pay all costs and expenses in connection with its operation.
|
|
(c)
|
Fund Transactions.
The Advisor is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of portfolio securities for the Fund. With respect to brokerage selection, the Advisor shall seek to obtain the best overall execution for fund transactions, which is a combination of price, quality of execution, and other factors. The Advisor may, in its discretion, purchase and sell portfolio securities from and to brokers and dealers who provide the Advisor with brokerage, research, analysis, advice, and similar services, and the Advisor may pay to these brokers and dealers, in return for such services, a higher commission or spread than may be charged by other brokers and dealers, provided that the Advisor determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in terms either of that particular transaction or of the overall responsibility of the Advisor to the Fund and its other clients and that the total commission paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund and its other clients over the long-term. The Advisor will promptly communicate to the officers and the trustees of the Trust such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.
|
|
(d)
|
Books and Records.
All books and records prepared and maintained by the Advisor for the Fund and Trust under this Agreement shall be the property of the Fund and Trust and, upon request therefor, the Advisor shall surrender to the Fund and Trust such of the books and records so requested.
|
|
(e)
|
Compliance Procedures.
The Advisor will, in accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 of the Advisers Act, adopt and implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and will provide the Trust with copies of such written policies and procedures upon request.
|
3.
|
Compensation.
The Trust will pay, or cause to be paid to, the Advisor and the Advisor will accept as full compensation an investment advisory fee, based upon the average daily net assets of each Fund, computed at the end of each month and payable within five business days thereafter, according to the schedule attached hereto as Appendix A.
|
4.
|
Status of Advisor.
The services of the Advisor to the Fund and Trust are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Advisor shall be free to render similar services to others so long as its services to the Fund and Trust are not impaired thereby; provided, however, that without the written consent of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, the Advisor will not serve as investment advisor to any other investment company having a similar investment strategy to that of the Fund. The Advisor shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided or authorized, have no authority to act for or represent the Trust or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund or Trust. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict the right of any director, officer, or employee of the Advisor, who may also be a trustee, officer, or employee of the Trust, to engage in any other business or to devote his or her time and attention in part to the management or other aspects of any other business, whether of a similar nature or a dissimilar nature.
|
5.
|
Limitation of Liability; Indemnification.
The Advisor assumes no responsibility under this Agreement other than to render the services called for hereunder. The Advisor shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Fund or Trust in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence on the part of the Advisor in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by the Advisor of its obligations and duties under this Agreement. It is agreed that the Advisor shall have no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the Trust’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), except for information supplied by the Advisor for inclusion therein. The Trust agrees to indemnify the Advisor to the full extent permitted by the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.
|
6.
|
Liability of Shareholders.
Notice is hereby given that, as provided by applicable law, the obligations of or arising out of this Agreement are not binding upon any of the shareholders of the Trust individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of the Trust and that the shareholders shall be entitled, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to the same limitation on personal liability as shareholders of private corporations for profit.
|
7.
|
Representations and Warranties.
|
|
(a)
|
The Advisor represents and warrants to the Trust as follows: (i) the Advisor is a limited liability company duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland and is fully authorized to enter into this Agreement and carry out its duties and obligations hereunder; and (ii) the Advisor is registered as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Advisers Act, and shall maintain such registration in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement.
|
|
(b)
|
The Trust represents and warrants to the Advisor as follows: (i) the Trust has been duly organized as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware and is authorized to enter into this Agreement and carry out its terms; (ii) the Trust is registered as an investment company with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act; (iii) shares of the Fund are (or will be) registered for offer and sale to the public under the Securities Act; and (iv) such registrations will be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement.
|
8.
|
Notice of Change in Membership.
The Advisor is obligated to notify the Trust if there is a change in the members of the Advisor within a reasonable time after such change takes place.
|
9.
|
Duration and Termination.
This Agreement shall remain in effect for an initial term of two years from the date hereof, and from year to year thereafter provided such continuance is approved at least annually by the vote of a majority of the trustees of the Trust who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Trust, which vote must be cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; provided that:
|
|
(a)
|
The Trust may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Agreement upon 60 calendar days’ written notice of a decision to terminate this Agreement by (i) the Trust’s trustees; or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund;
|
|
(b)
|
This Agreement shall immediately terminate in the event of its assignment (within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder); and
|
|
(c)
|
The Advisor may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Agreement upon 60 calendar days’ written notice to the Fund and Trust.
|
|
(d)
|
The terms of paragraph 5 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
|
10.
|
Amendment of Agreement.
No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No material amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as defined in the Investment Company Act).
|
11.
|
Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Delaware.
|
12.
|
Structure of Agreement.
The Trust is entering into this Agreement solely on behalf of the Fund. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (i) no breach of any term of this Agreement shall create a right or obligation with respect to any series of the Trust other than the Fund; (ii) under no circumstances shall the Advisor have the right to set off claims relating to the Fund by applying property of any other series of the Trust; and (iii) the business and contractual relationships created by this Agreement, consideration for entering into this Agreement, and the consequences of such relationship and consideration relate solely to the Fund.
|
13.
|
Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule, or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
|
14.
|
Use of Names.
The Trust acknowledges that all rights to the name “Sector Rotation Fund” belongs to the Advisor, and the Trust is being granted a limited license to use such words in its name, the name of its series and the name of its classes of shares.
|
15.
|
Miscellaneous.
The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.
|
1.
|
Engagement.
The Trust, being duly authorized, engages Administrator to perform the services described in this Agreement. Administrator shall perform such services upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Any services undertaken by Administrator pursuant to this Agreement, as well as any other activities undertaken by Administrator on behalf of the Trust pursuant hereto, shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
|
2.
|
Administration.
Subject to the direction and control of the Trust, Administrator shall serve as administrator of each Fund. In addition, to the extent not otherwise provided by other parties under agreements with the Trust, Administrator shall supply: (i) non-investment related statistical and research data; and (ii) executive and administrative services. Administrator shall prepare or oversee the preparation by the Trust’s service providers, working with other professional firms where appropriate, of (i) filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, state securities commissions and other applicable agencies and authorities, (ii) financial statements and reports to shareholders, (iii) tax returns; (iv) proxy materials and post-effective amendments to the Trust’s registration statement; and (v) necessary materials for meetings of the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Administrator shall provide personnel to serve as officers of the Trust if so elected by the Board of Trustees.
|
|
a)
|
the negotiation and retention of all third parties, selected by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to furnish services to the Fund, subject to the input, oversight, and approval of the Board of Trustees;
|
|
b)
|
review of the books and records of the Fund maintained by such third parties;
|
|
c)
|
the review and payment of invoices or other requests for payment of Fund expenses;
|
|
d)
|
the services set forth on Schedule A; and
|
|
e)
|
such other action with respect to the Fund as may be necessary in the opinion of Administrator to perform its duties hereunder.
|
3.
|
Fund Accounting.
Administrator shall maintain and keep current the general ledger for each Fund, recording all income and expenses, capital share activity and security transactions of the Fund. Administrator shall calculate the net asset value of each Fund and the per share net asset value of each Fund, in accordance with the Fund’s current prospectus and statement of additional information, once daily as of the time selected by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Administrator shall prepare and maintain a daily valuation of all securities and other assets of the Fund in accordance with instructions from a designated officer of the Trust and in the manner set forth in the Fund’s current prospectus and statement of additional information. In valuing securities of the Trust, Administrator may contract with, and rely upon market quotations provided by, outside services.
|
4.
|
Allocation of Charges and Expenses.
Except as noted in this section, Administrator shall assume all operating expenses of each Fund not specifically assumed by the Fund, including without limitation:
|
a)
|
Compensation and expenses of any employees of the Trust and of any other persons rendering any services to the Fund;
|
b)
|
clerical and shareholder service staff salaries;
|
c)
|
office space and other office expenses;
|
d)
|
fees and expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with membership in investment company organizations;
|
e)
|
fees and expenses of counsel to the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund and Trust;
|
f)
|
fees and expenses of counsel to the Fund and Trust engaged to assist with preparation of Fund and Trust documents and filings and provide other ordinary legal services;
|
g)
|
fees and expenses of independent public accountants to each Fund, including fees and expense for tax preparation;
|
h)
|
expenses of registering shares under federal and state securities laws;
|
i)
|
insurance expenses;
|
j)
|
fees and expenses of the custodian; shareholder servicing, dividend disbursing and transfer agent; administrator; distributor; and accounting and pricing services agent(s) of each Fund;
|
k)
|
compensation for a chief compliance officer for the Trust;
|
l)
|
expenses, including clerical expenses, of issue, sale, redemption, or repurchase of shares of the Fund;
|
m)
|
the cost of preparing and distributing reports and notices to shareholders;
|
n)
|
the cost of printing or preparing prospectuses and statements of additional information for delivery to the Fund’s current shareholders;
|
o)
|
the cost of printing or preparing documents, statements or reports to shareholders; and
|
p)
|
and all other operating expenses not specifically assumed by the Fund.
|
a)
|
fees and expenses of the investment advisor of each Fund;
|
b)
|
marketing, distribution, and servicing expenses related to the sale or promotion of Fund shares;
|
c)
|
expenses incurred in connection with the organization and initial registration of shares of a Fund;
|
d)
|
expenses related to shareholder meetings and proxy solicitations;
|
e)
|
indirect expenses of the Fund, such as expenses incurred by other investment companies in which the Fund invests;
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f)
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hiring employees and retaining advisers and experts as contemplated by Rule 0-1(a)(7)(vii) of the 1940 Act; and
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g)
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expenses that the Funds are obligated to pay, as described in the following paragraph.
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5.
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Compensation.
For the performance of Administrator’s obligations under this Agreement, each Fund listed on Schedule B shall pay Administrator a monthly fee as set forth on Schedule B following the end of each month.
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6.
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Recordkeeping
and Other Information.
Administrator shall create and maintain all necessary records in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to records required by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder, as the same may be amended from time to time, pertaining to the various functions performed by it and not otherwise created and maintained by another party pursuant to contract with the Trust. Where applicable, such records shall be maintained by Administrator for the periods and in the places required by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act. Administrator acknowledges that such records are the property of the Trust and will be surrendered promptly on request.
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7.
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Equipment Failure.
In the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure of communication or power supplies beyond its control, Administrator shall take all reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues beyond Administrator’s control. Administrator shall make every reasonable effort to restore any lost or damaged data and correct any errors resulting from such a breakdown at the expense of Administrator. Administrator agrees that it shall, at all times, have reasonable contingency plans with appropriate parties, making reasonable provision for emergency use of electrical data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. Representatives of the Trust shall be entitled to inspect Administrator’s premises and operating capabilities at any time during regular business hours of Administrator, upon reasonable notice to Administrator.
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8.
|
Limitation of Liability.
Administrator may rely on information reasonably believed by it to be accurate and reliable. Except as may otherwise be required by the 1940 Act or the rules thereunder, neither Administrator nor its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, control persons or affiliates of any thereof (collectively, the “Administrator Employees”) shall be subject to any liability for, or any damages, expenses or losses incurred by the Trust in connection with, any error or judgment, mistake of law, any act or omission in connection with or arising out of any services rendered under or payments made pursuant to this Agreement or any other matter to which this Agreement relates, except by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of any such persons in the performance of the duties of Administrator under this Agreement or by reason of reckless disregard by any of such persons of the obligations and duties of Administrator under this Agreement.
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9.
|
Indemnification.
Subject to and except as otherwise provided in the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the interpretations thereof by the SEC, the Trust shall indemnify Administrator and each Administrator Employee (hereinafter collectively referred to as a “Covered Person”) against all liabilities, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and expenses, including reasonable accountants’ and counsel fees, incurred by any Covered Person in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or legislative body, in which such Covered Person may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which such person may be or may have been threatened, while serving as the administrator for a Fund hereunder or as a Administrator Employee, or, thereafter, by reason of being or having been the administrator for the Fund or a Administrator Employee, including but not limited to liabilities arising due to any misrepresentation or misstatement in the Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information, other regulatory filings, and amendments thereto, or in other documents originating from the Trust. In no case shall a Covered Person be indemnified against any liability to which such Covered Person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties of such Covered Person.
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10.
|
Services for Others.
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Administrator or any affiliated person of Administrator from providing services for any other person, firm, or corporation, including other investment companies; provided, however, that Administrator expressly represents that it will undertake no activities that, in its judgment, will adversely affect the performance of its obligations to the Trust under this Agreement.
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11.
|
Compliance with the 1940 Act.
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that nothing contained herein shall be construed to require Administrator to perform any services for any Fund that could cause Administrator to be deemed an “investment advisor” of the Fund within the meaning of Section 2(a)(20) of the 1940 Act or to supersede or contravene the prospectus or statement of additional information of any Fund or any provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder.
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12.
|
Term of Agreement.
This agreement shall continue in effect until January 31, 2013 and shall thereafter be renewed automatically for successive terms with one-year periods. The Trust may terminate this agreement (i) at any time by giving not less than sixty days’ prior written notice to the Administrator; or (ii) for cause, in the event of misconduct, negligence, or material breach of this agreement by the Administrator, by giving not less than thirty days’ prior written notice to the Administrator. The Administrator may terminate this agreement at the conclusion of the then current term by giving not less than sixty days’ prior written notice of non-renewal to the Trust.
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13.
|
Duties in the Event of Termination.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Administrator and the Trust agree to cooperate in good faith in transferring records and other information in the Administrator’s possession and wrapping up their relationship under this Agreement in a commercially reasonable manner. The Trust shall pay to the Administrator such compensation as may be due to the Administrator under this Agreement for services performed prior to the date of termination, including any out-of-pocket reimbursements due and payable hereunder.
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14.
|
The Trust.
The term “Starboard Investment Trust” means and refers to the Trustees from time to time serving under the Trust’s Declaration of Trust as the same may subsequently thereto have been, or subsequently hereto may be, amended. It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the Trust hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agent, or employees of the Trust personally, but shall bind only the assets or property of the Fund or Funds as to which the obligations relate. The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of the Trust and signed by an officer of the Trust, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the assets or property of the Fund or Funds or to which the obligations relate.
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15.
|
Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions thereof interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws; provided that nothing herein shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the 1940 Act or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.
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16.
|
Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue.
The parties hereto submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court in Nash County, North Carolina or the United States Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina for any action brought by the parties hereto arising out of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement.
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17.
|
Confidentiality.
Administrator agrees on behalf of itself and its employees to treat confidential all records and other information relative to the Trust and its prior, present or potential shareholders and not to use such records and information for any purpose other than performance of its responsibilities and duties under this Agreement, except after prior notification to and approval in writing by the Trust, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Administrator may divulge such confidential records and information where Administrator may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to comply, when requested by duly constituted authorities, when so requested by the Trust’s investment advisor, principal underwriter, custodian, transfer agent, outside legal counsel or independent public accountants, or when so requested by the Trust. For purposes of this section, the following records and other information shall not be considered confidential: (i) any record or other information which is or becomes publicly available through no fault of Administrator; (ii) any record and other information which is released by the Trust in a public release; (iii) any record or other information which is lawfully obtained from third parties who are not under an obligation to keep such information confidential, and (iv) any record or other information previously known by Administrator.
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18.
|
Independent Contractor.
For purposes stated in this Agreement, Administrator shall be deemed an independent contractor and, unless otherwise expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act or represent the Trust in any way and will not be deemed an agent of the Trust.
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19.
|
Assignment.
This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Administrator may, at its expense unless provided otherwise in the Agreement, subcontract with any entity or person concerning the provision of the services contemplated hereunder. Administrator shall not, however, be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement by the appointment of such subcontractor. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
|
20.
|
Amendments.
This Agreement or any part hereof may be changed or waived only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of such change or waiver is sought.
|
21.
|
Notices.
Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other party shall be in writing and will be deemed sufficient if personally delivered or sent by electronic delivery (followed up by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid) addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the following addresses (or such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):
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22.
|
Construction.
If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be determined to be void or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then such determination shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, all of which other provisions and portions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, is capable of two interpretations, one of which would render the provision, or portion thereof, void and the other which would render the provision, or portion thereof, valid, then the provision, or portion thereof, shall have the meaning that renders it valid. In addition, the language used herein shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against either party.
|
23.
|
Multiple Originals.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
|
24.
|
Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, and attachments, comprises the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, and letters related to this Agreement. The headings in this Agreement have been inserted solely for ease of reference and shall not be considered in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement.
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1.
|
Accounting and Administrative Services.
The Administrator will provide the Trust with customary administrative services, regulatory reporting, fund accounting, and related portfolio accounting services, adequate office space, equipment, personnel, and facilities (including facilities for regular trustees’ meetings) for handling the affairs of the Fund(s), and such other services as the Trustees may, from time to time, reasonably request, and the Administrator may, from time to time, reasonably determine to be necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. In addition, at the request of the Trustees, the Administrator will make reports to the Trustees concerning the performance of its obligations hereunder.
|
|
a)
|
Calculate contractual Trust expenses and control all disbursements for the Trust, and, as appropriate, compute each Fund’s yields, total return, expense ratios, portfolio turnover rate and, if required, portfolio average dollar-weighed maturity;
|
|
b)
|
Assist Trust counsel with the preparation of prospectuses, statements of additional information, and registration statements;
|
|
c)
|
Assist in the preparation of such reports, applications, and documents (including reports regarding the sale and redemption of shares as may be required in order to comply with Federal and/or state securities laws) as may be necessary or desirable to register the Trust’s shares with state securities authorities, assist in monitoring the sale of the Trust’s shares for compliance with state securities laws, and assist in the preparation and filing with the appropriate state securities authorities the registration statements and reports for the Trust and the Trust’s shares with state securities authorities to enable the Trust to make a continuous offering of its shares;
|
|
d)
|
Assist in the development and preparation of communications to shareholders, including the semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders (the “Shareholder Reports”), coordinate mailing prospectuses, notices (including privacy policy notices), proxy statements, proxies, and other reports (including, without limitation, semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders) to Trust shareholders, and supervise and facilitate the solicitations of proxies solicited by the Trust for all shareholder meetings (including, without limitation, the tabulation process for shareholder meetings);
|
|
e)
|
Coordinate with Trust counsel the preparation and negotiation of, and administer contracts on behalf of the Trust with, among others, the Trust’s investment advisor(s), distributor(s), custodian(s), and transfer agent(s);
|
|
f)
|
Maintain the Trust’s general ledger and prepare the financial statements, including expense accruals and payments, determine the net asset value of the Trust’s assets and of the Trust’s shares, and coordinate with the Trust’s transfer agent(s) with respect to payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders;
|
|
g)
|
Calculate performance data of the Trust and its Fund(s) for dissemination to information services covering the investment company industry;
|
|
h)
|
Assist in the preparation and filing of the Trust’s tax returns;
|
|
i)
|
Assist with the examination and review of the operations and performance of the various organizations providing services to the Trust or any Fund of the Trust, including the Trust’s investment advisor(s), distributor(s), custodian(s), transfer agent(s), outside legal counsel, and independent public accountants, and at the request of the Board of Trustees, report to the Trustees on the performance of such organizations;
|
|
j)
|
Assist with the layout and printing of publicly disseminated prospectuses and assist with and coordinate layout and printing of the Trust’s semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders;
|
|
k)
|
Provide internal legal and administrative services as reasonably requested by the Trust from time to time, including, without limitation, preparation of materials for the quarterly and annual meetings of the Board of Trustees;
|
|
l)
|
Assist with the design, development, and operation of the Trust, including new funds and class investment objectives, policies, and structure;
|
|
m)
|
Assist in identifying individuals acceptable to the Trustees for nomination, appointment, or election as officers of the Trust, who will be responsible for the management of certain of the Trust’s affairs as determined by the Trustees;
|
|
n)
|
Advise the Trust and its Trustees on matters concerning the Trust and its affairs;
|
|
o)
|
Coordinate and assist the Trust in obtaining and keeping in effect a fidelity bond and Trustees and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust in accordance with the requirements of Rules 17g-1 and 17d-1(7) under the 1940 Act as such bonds and policies are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees;
|
|
p)
|
Monitor and advise the Trust and its Fund(s) on its registered investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
|
|
q)
|
Perform other normal and customary administrative services and functions of the Trust and each Fund to the extent administrative services and functions are not provided to the Trust or such Fund pursuant to the Trust’s or such Fund’s investment advisory agreement, distribution agreement, custodian agreement, or transfer agent agreement or similar type of service provider agreement;
|
|
r)
|
Furnish advice and recommendations with respect to other aspects of the business and affairs of the Fund(s) as the Trust and the Administrator shall determine desirable; and
|
|
s)
|
Assist with the preparation of and file with the SEC the semi-annual and annual reports for the Trust on Form N-SAR and N-CSR and all required notices pursuant to Rule 24f-2.
|
2.
|
Other Services.
The Administrator will perform other services for the Trust as agreed to by the Administrator and the Trust from time to time, including, but not limited to performing internal audit examinations, preparation of materials for special board meetings, assisting Trust counsel in the preparation of proxy materials, and assisting in the development of new Funds or Fund classes.
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·
|
Sector Rotation Fund
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
Less than $30,000,000
|
0.650%
|
$30,000,000 but less than $31,000,000
|
0.625%
|
$31,000,000 but less than $32,000,000
|
0.610%
|
$32,000,000 but less than $33,000,000
|
0.596%
|
$33,000,000 but less than $34,000,000
|
0.582%
|
$34,000,000 but less than $35,000,000
|
0.570%
|
$35,000,000 but less than $36,000,000
|
0.558%
|
$36,000,000 but less than $37,000,000
|
0.546%
|
$37,000,000 but less than $38,000,000
|
0.536%
|
$38,000,000 but less than $39,000,000
|
0.525%
|
$39,000,000 but less than $40,000,000
|
0.516%
|
$40,000,000 but less than $45,000,000
|
0.463%
|
$45,000,000 but less than $50,000,000
|
0.420%
|
$50,000,000 but less than $55,000,000
|
0.385%
|
$55,000,000 but less than $60,000,000
|
0.356%
|
$60,000,000 but less than $65,000,000
|
0.332%
|
$65,000,000 but less than $70,000,000
|
0.311%
|
$70,000,000 but less than $75,000,000
|
0.293%
|
$75,000,000 but less than $80,000,000
|
0.277%
|
$80,000,000 but less than $85,000,000
|
0.263%
|
$85,000,000 but less than $90,000,000
|
0.250%
|
$90,000,000 but less than $95,000,000
|
0.239%
|
$95,000,000 but less than $100,000,000
|
0.231%
|
$100,000,000 but less than $105,000,000
|
0.224%
|
$105,000,000 but less than $110,000,000
|
0.218%
|
$110,000,000 but less than $115,000,000
|
0.213%
|
$115,000,000 but less than $120,000,000
|
0.207%
|
$120,000,000 but less than $125,000,000
|
0.203%
|
$125,000,000 but less than $130,000,000
|
0.198%
|
$130,000,000 but less than $135,000,000
|
0.194%
|
$135,000,000 but less than $140,000,000
|
0.190%
|
$140,000,000 but less than $145,000,000
|
0.187%
|
$145,000,000 but less than $150,000,000
|
0.183%
|
$150,000,000 but less than $155,000,000
|
0.180%
|
$155,000,000 but less than $160,000,000
|
0.177%
|
$160,000,000 but less than $165,000,000
|
0.175%
|
$165,000,000 but less than $170,000,000
|
0.172%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$170,000,000 but less than $175,000,000
|
0.170%
|
$175,000,000 but less than $180,000,000
|
0.167%
|
$180,000,000 but less than $185,000,000
|
0.165%
|
$185,000,000 but less than $190,000,000
|
0.163%
|
$190,000,000 but less than $195,000,000
|
0.161%
|
$195,000,000 but less than $200,000,000
|
0.159%
|
$200,000,000 but less than $205,000,000
|
0.158%
|
$205,000,000 but less than $210,000,000
|
0.156%
|
$210,000,000 but less than $215,000,000
|
0.154%
|
$215,000,000 but less than $220,000,000
|
0.153%
|
$220,000,000 but less than $225,000,000
|
0.151%
|
$225,000,000 but less than $230,000,000
|
0.150%
|
$230,000,000 but less than $235,000,000
|
0.149%
|
$235,000,000 but less than $240,000,000
|
0.147%
|
$240,000,000 but less than $245,000,000
|
0.146%
|
$245,000,000 but less than $250,000,000
|
0.145%
|
$250,000,000 but less than $255,000,000
|
0.144%
|
$255,000,000 but less than $260,000,000
|
0.143%
|
$260,000,000 but less than $265,000,000
|
0.142%
|
$265,000,000 but less than $270,000,000
|
0.141%
|
$270,000,000 but less than $275,000,000
|
0.140%
|
$275,000,000 but less than $280,000,000
|
0.139%
|
$280,000,000 but less than $285,000,000
|
0.138%
|
$285,000,000 but less than $290,000,000
|
0.137%
|
$290,000,000 but less than $295,000,000
|
0.136%
|
$295,000,000 but less than $300,000,000
|
0.135%
|
$300,000,000 but less than $305,000,000
|
0.135%
|
$305,000,000 but less than $310,000,000
|
0.134%
|
$310,000,000 but less than $315,000,000
|
0.133%
|
$315,000,000 but less than $320,000,000
|
0.132%
|
$320,000,000 but less than $325,000,000
|
0.132%
|
$325,000,000 but less than $330,000,000
|
0.131%
|
$330,000,000 but less than $335,000,000
|
0.130%
|
$335,000,000 but less than $340,000,000
|
0.130%
|
$340,000,000 but less than $345,000,000
|
0.129%
|
$345,000,000 but less than $350,000,000
|
0.129%
|
$350,000,000 but less than $355,000,000
|
0.128%
|
$355,000,000 but less than $360,000,000
|
0.127%
|
$360,000,000 but less than $365,000,000
|
0.127%
|
$365,000,000 but less than $370,000,000
|
0.126%
|
$370,000,000 but less than $375,000,000
|
0.126%
|
$375,000,000 but less than $380,000,000
|
0.125%
|
$380,000,000 but less than $385,000,000
|
0.125%
|
$385,000,000 but less than $390,000,000
|
0.124%
|
$390,000,000 but less than $395,000,000
|
0.124%
|
$395,000,000 but less than $400,000,000
|
0.123%
|
$400,000,000 but less than $405,000,000
|
0.123%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$405,000,000 but less than $410,000,000
|
0.123%
|
$410,000,000 but less than $415,000,000
|
0.122%
|
$415,000,000 but less than $420,000,000
|
0.122%
|
$420,000,000 but less than $425,000,000
|
0.121%
|
$425,000,000 but less than $430,000,000
|
0.121%
|
$430,000,000 but less than $435,000,000
|
0.121%
|
$435,000,000 but less than $440,000,000
|
0.120%
|
$440,000,000 but less than $445,000,000
|
0.120%
|
$445,000,000 but less than $450,000,000
|
0.119%
|
$450,000,000 but less than $455,000,000
|
0.119%
|
$455,000,000 but less than $460,000,000
|
0.119%
|
$460,000,000 but less than $465,000,000
|
0.118%
|
$465,000,000 but less than $470,000,000
|
0.118%
|
$470,000,000 but less than $475,000,000
|
0.118%
|
$475,000,000 but less than $480,000,000
|
0.117%
|
$480,000,000 but less than $485,000,000
|
0.117%
|
$485,000,000 but less than $490,000,000
|
0.117%
|
$490,000,000 but less than $495,000,000
|
0.117%
|
$495,000,000 but less than $500,000,000
|
0.116%
|
$500,000,000 but less than $505,000,000
|
0.116%
|
$505,000,000 but less than $510,000,000
|
0.116%
|
$510,000,000 but less than $515,000,000
|
0.115%
|
$515,000,000 but less than $520,000,000
|
0.115%
|
$520,000,000 but less than $525,000,000
|
0.115%
|
$525,000,000 but less than $530,000,000
|
0.115%
|
$530,000,000 but less than $535,000,000
|
0.114%
|
$535,000,000 but less than $540,000,000
|
0.114%
|
$540,000,000 but less than $545,000,000
|
0.114%
|
$545,000,000 but less than $550,000,000
|
0.114%
|
$550,000,000 but less than $555,000,000
|
0.113%
|
$555,000,000 but less than $560,000,000
|
0.113%
|
$560,000,000 but less than $565,000,000
|
0.113%
|
$565,000,000 but less than $570,000,000
|
0.113%
|
$570,000,000 but less than $575,000,000
|
0.113%
|
$575,000,000 but less than $580,000,000
|
0.112%
|
$580,000,000 but less than $585,000,000
|
0.112%
|
$585,000,000 but less than $590,000,000
|
0.112%
|
$590,000,000 but less than $595,000,000
|
0.112%
|
$595,000,000 but less than $600,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$600,000,000 but less than $605,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$605,000,000 but less than $610,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$610,000,000 but less than $615,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$615,000,000 but less than $620,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$620,000,000 but less than $625,000,000
|
0.111%
|
$625,000,000 but less than $630,000,000
|
0.110%
|
$630,000,000 but less than $635,000,000
|
0.110%
|
$635,000,000 but less than $640,000,000
|
0.110%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$640,000,000 but less than $645,000,000
|
0.110%
|
$645,000,000 but less than $650,000,000
|
0.110%
|
$650,000,000 but less than $655,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$655,000,000 but less than $660,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$660,000,000 but less than $665,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$665,000,000 but less than $670,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$670,000,000 but less than $675,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$675,000,000 but less than $680,000,000
|
0.109%
|
$680,000,000 but less than $685,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$685,000,000 but less than $690,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$690,000,000 but less than $695,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$695,000,000 but less than $700,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$700,000,000 but less than $705,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$705,000,000 but less than $710,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$710,000,000 but less than $715,000,000
|
0.108%
|
$715,000,000 but less than $720,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$720,000,000 but less than $725,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$725,000,000 but less than $730,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$730,000,000 but less than $735,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$735,000,000 but less than $740,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$740,000,000 but less than $745,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$745,000,000 but less than $750,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$750,000,000 but less than $755,000,000
|
0.107%
|
$755,000,000 but less than $760,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$760,000,000 but less than $765,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$765,000,000 but less than $770,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$770,000,000 but less than $775,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$775,000,000 but less than $780,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$780,000,000 but less than $785,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$785,000,000 but less than $790,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$790,000,000 but less than $795,000,000
|
0.106%
|
$795,000,000 but less than $800,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$800,000,000 but less than $805,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$805,000,000 but less than $810,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$810,000,000 but less than $815,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$815,000,000 but less than $820,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$820,000,000 but less than $825,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$825,000,000 but less than $830,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$830,000,000 but less than $835,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$835,000,000 but less than $840,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$840,000,000 but less than $845,000,000
|
0.105%
|
$845,000,000 but less than $850,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$850,000,000 but less than $855,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$855,000,000 but less than $860,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$860,000,000 but less than $865,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$865,000,000 but less than $870,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$870,000,000 but less than $875,000,000
|
0.104%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$875,000,000 but less than $880,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$880,000,000 but less than $885,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$885,000,000 but less than $890,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$890,000,000 but less than $895,000,000
|
0.104%
|
$895,000,000 but less than $900,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$900,000,000 but less than $905,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$905,000,000 but less than $910,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$910,000,000 but less than $915,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$915,000,000 but less than $920,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$920,000,000 but less than $925,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$925,000,000 but less than $930,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$930,000,000 but less than $935,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$935,000,000 but less than $940,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$940,000,000 but less than $945,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$945,000,000 but less than $950,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$950,000,000 but less than $955,000,000
|
0.103%
|
$955,000,000 but less than $960,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$960,000,000 but less than $965,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$965,000,000 but less than $970,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$970,000,000 but less than $975,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$975,000,000 but less than $980,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$980,000,000 but less than $985,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$985,000,000 but less than $990,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$990,000,000 but less than $995,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$995,000,000 but less than $1,000,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,000,000,000 but less than $1,005,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,005,000,000 but less than $1,010,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,010,000,000 but less than $1,015,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,015,000,000 but less than $1,020,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,020,000,000 but less than $1,025,000,000
|
0.102%
|
$1,025,000,000 but less than $1,030,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,030,000,000 but less than $1,035,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,035,000,000 but less than $1,040,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,040,000,000 but less than $1,045,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,045,000,000 but less than $1,050,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,050,000,000 but less than $1,055,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,055,000,000 but less than $1,060,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,060,000,000 but less than $1,065,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,065,000,000 but less than $1,070,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,070,000,000 but less than $1,075,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,075,000,000 but less than $1,080,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,080,000,000 but less than $1,085,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,085,000,000 but less than $1,090,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,090,000,000 but less than $1,095,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,095,000,000 but less than $1,100,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,100,000,000 but less than $1,105,000,000
|
0.101%
|
$1,105,000,000 but less than $1,110,000,000
|
0.100%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$1,110,000,000 but less than $1,115,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,115,000,000 but less than $1,120,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,120,000,000 but less than $1,125,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,125,000,000 but less than $1,130,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,130,000,000 but less than $1,135,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,135,000,000 but less than $1,140,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,140,000,000 but less than $1,145,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,145,000,000 but less than $1,150,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,150,000,000 but less than $1,155,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,155,000,000 but less than $1,160,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,160,000,000 but less than $1,165,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,165,000,000 but less than $1,170,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,170,000,000 but less than $1,175,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,175,000,000 but less than $1,180,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,180,000,000 but less than $1,185,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,185,000,000 but less than $1,190,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,190,000,000 but less than $1,195,000,000
|
0.100%
|
$1,195,000,000 but less than $1,200,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,200,000,000 but less than $1,205,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,205,000,000 but less than $1,210,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,210,000,000 but less than $1,215,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,215,000,000 but less than $1,220,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,220,000,000 but less than $1,225,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,225,000,000 but less than $1,230,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,230,000,000 but less than $1,235,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,235,000,000 but less than $1,240,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,240,000,000 but less than $1,245,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,245,000,000 but less than $1,250,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,250,000,000 but less than $1,255,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,255,000,000 but less than $1,260,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,260,000,000 but less than $1,265,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,265,000,000 but less than $1,270,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,270,000,000 but less than $1,275,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,275,000,000 but less than $1,280,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,280,000,000 but less than $1,285,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,285,000,000 but less than $1,290,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,290,000,000 but less than $1,295,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,295,000,000 but less than $1,300,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,300,000,000 but less than $1,305,000,000
|
0.099%
|
$1,305,000,000 but less than $1,310,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,310,000,000 but less than $1,315,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,315,000,000 but less than $1,320,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,320,000,000 but less than $1,325,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,325,000,000 but less than $1,330,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,330,000,000 but less than $1,335,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,335,000,000 but less than $1,340,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,340,000,000 but less than $1,345,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,345,000,000 but less than $1,350,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,350,000,000 but less than $1,355,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,355,000,000 but less than $1,360,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,360,000,000 but less than $1,365,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,365,000,000 but less than $1,370,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,370,000,000 but less than $1,375,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,375,000,000 but less than $1,380,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,380,000,000 but less than $1,385,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,385,000,000 but less than $1,390,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,390,000,000 but less than $1,395,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,395,000,000 but less than $1,400,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,400,000,000 but less than $1,405,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,405,000,000 but less than $1,410,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,410,000,000 but less than $1,415,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,415,000,000 but less than $1,420,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,420,000,000 but less than $1,425,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,425,000,000 but less than $1,430,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,430,000,000 but less than $1,435,000,000
|
0.098%
|
$1,435,000,000 but less than $1,440,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,440,000,000 but less than $1,445,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,445,000,000 but less than $1,450,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,450,000,000 but less than $1,455,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,455,000,000 but less than $1,460,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,460,000,000 but less than $1,465,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,465,000,000 but less than $1,470,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,470,000,000 but less than $1,475,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,475,000,000 but less than $1,480,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,480,000,000 but less than $1,485,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,485,000,000 but less than $1,490,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,490,000,000 but less than $1,495,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,495,000,000 but less than $1,500,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,500,000,000 but less than $1,505,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,505,000,000 but less than $1,510,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,510,000,000 but less than $1,515,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,515,000,000 but less than $1,520,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,520,000,000 but less than $1,525,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,525,000,000 but less than $1,530,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,530,000,000 but less than $1,535,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,535,000,000 but less than $1,540,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,540,000,000 but less than $1,545,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,545,000,000 but less than $1,550,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,550,000,000 but less than $1,555,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,555,000,000 but less than $1,560,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,560,000,000 but less than $1,565,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,565,000,000 but less than $1,570,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,570,000,000 but less than $1,575,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,575,000,000 but less than $1,580,000,000
|
0.097%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$1,580,000,000 but less than $1,585,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,585,000,000 but less than $1,590,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,590,000,000 but less than $1,595,000,000
|
0.097%
|
$1,595,000,000 but less than $1,600,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,600,000,000 but less than $1,605,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,605,000,000 but less than $1,610,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,610,000,000 but less than $1,615,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,615,000,000 but less than $1,620,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,620,000,000 but less than $1,625,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,625,000,000 but less than $1,630,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,630,000,000 but less than $1,635,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,635,000,000 but less than $1,640,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,640,000,000 but less than $1,645,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,645,000,000 but less than $1,650,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,650,000,000 but less than $1,655,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,655,000,000 but less than $1,660,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,660,000,000 but less than $1,665,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,665,000,000 but less than $1,670,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,670,000,000 but less than $1,675,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,675,000,000 but less than $1,680,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,680,000,000 but less than $1,685,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,685,000,000 but less than $1,690,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,690,000,000 but less than $1,695,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,695,000,000 but less than $1,700,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,700,000,000 but less than $1,705,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,705,000,000 but less than $1,710,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,710,000,000 but less than $1,715,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,715,000,000 but less than $1,720,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,720,000,000 but less than $1,725,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,725,000,000 but less than $1,730,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,730,000,000 but less than $1,735,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,735,000,000 but less than $1,740,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,740,000,000 but less than $1,745,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,745,000,000 but less than $1,750,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,750,000,000 but less than $1,755,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,755,000,000 but less than $1,760,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,760,000,000 but less than $1,765,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,765,000,000 but less than $1,770,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,770,000,000 but less than $1,775,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,775,000,000 but less than $1,780,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,780,000,000 but less than $1,785,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,785,000,000 but less than $1,790,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,790,000,000 but less than $1,795,000,000
|
0.096%
|
$1,795,000,000 but less than $1,800,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,800,000,000 but less than $1,805,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,805,000,000 but less than $1,810,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,810,000,000 but less than $1,815,000,000
|
0.095%
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
$1,815,000,000 but less than $1,820,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,820,000,000 but less than $1,825,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,825,000,000 but less than $1,830,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,830,000,000 but less than $1,835,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,835,000,000 but less than $1,840,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,840,000,000 but less than $1,845,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,845,000,000 but less than $1,850,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,850,000,000 but less than $1,855,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,855,000,000 but less than $1,860,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,860,000,000 but less than $1,865,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,865,000,000 but less than $1,870,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,870,000,000 but less than $1,875,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,875,000,000 but less than $1,880,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,880,000,000 but less than $1,885,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,885,000,000 but less than $1,890,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,890,000,000 but less than $1,895,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,895,000,000 but less than $1,900,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,900,000,000 but less than $1,905,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,905,000,000 but less than $1,910,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,910,000,000 but less than $1,915,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,915,000,000 but less than $1,920,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,920,000,000 but less than $1,925,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,925,000,000 but less than $1,930,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,930,000,000 but less than $1,935,000,000
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0.095%
|
$1,935,000,000 but less than $1,940,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,940,000,000 but less than $1,945,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,945,000,000 but less than $1,950,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,950,000,000 but less than $1,955,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,955,000,000 but less than $1,960,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,960,000,000 but less than $1,965,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,965,000,000 but less than $1,970,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,970,000,000 but less than $1,975,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,975,000,000 but less than $1,980,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,980,000,000 but less than $1,985,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,985,000,000 but less than $1,990,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,990,000,000 but less than $1,995,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$1,995,000,000 but less than $2,000,000,000
|
0.095%
|
$2,000,000,000 or more
|
0.095%
|
1.
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Payments by the Advisor.
The Advisor shall pay to Administrator a fee based on the daily average net assets of each Fund based upon the schedules set forth in Appendix A.
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2.
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Other Expenses.
The Advisor shall pay Fund expenses that have not been (i) assumed by Administrator pursuant to the Fund Administration Agreement or (ii) specifically assumed by the Fund. These expenses include the following items:
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a)
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Marketing, distribution, and servicing expenses related to the sale or promotion of Fund shares that the Fund is not authorized to pay pursuant to the Investment Company Act and Rule 12b-1 thereunder;
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b)
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Expenses incurred in connection with the organization and initial registration of shares of the Fund;
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c)
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Expenses related to shareholder meetings and proxy solicitations;
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d)
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Fees and expenses related to legal, auditing, and accounting services that are in amounts greater than the limits or outside of the scope of ordinary services outlined in Appendix C and have not been specifically assumed by the Fund per the instructions of the Trust’s Board of Trustees;
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e)
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Hiring employees and retaining advisers and experts as contemplated by Rule 0-1(a)(7)(vii) of the Investment Company Act; and
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f)
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Amounts due to Administrator in the event the compensation received by Administrator for services pursuant to its Fund Administration Agreement with the Trust is less than the minimum operating cost set forth in Appendix B.
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3.
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Duration and Termination.
This Operating Plan shall become effective upon the commencement of operations of the Fund and shall continue in effect until January 31, 2013. This Operating Plan and shall then
renew automatically for successive terms with one-year periods unless terminated by either party at the conclusion of the then-current term upon (i) written notice of non-renewal to the other party not less than sixty days prior to the end of the term, or (ii) mutual written agreement of the parties
.
This Operating Plan may be terminated at anytime upon mutual written agreement of the parties and approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
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4.
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Amendment.
This Operating Plan and any one or more of the Appendices attached hereto may be amended at any time by a written instrument signed by the parties and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
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a)
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Captions.
The captions in this Operating Plan are included for convenience of reference only and in no other way define or delineate any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.
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b)
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Interpretation.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the Fund or Trust to take any action contrary to the Trust’s Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or any applicable statutory or regulatory requirement to which it is subject or by which it is bound, or to relieve or deprive the Trust’s Board of Trustees of its responsibility for and control of the conduct of the affairs of the Fund or Trust.
|
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c)
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Inconsistent Terms.
In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Operating Plan and those of either the Investment Advisory Agreement or the Fund Administration Agreement, the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement or Fund Administration Agreement shall control, but only to the extent of such inconsistency.
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d)
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Severability.
If any provision of this
Operating Plan
shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule, or otherwise, the remainder of this
Operating Plan
shall not be affected thereby and, to this extent, the provisions of this
Operating Plan
shall be deemed to be severable.
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e)
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Counterparts.
This
Operating Plan
may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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Average Daily Net Assets
|
Annual Rate
|
Less than $10,000,000
|
1.000%
|
$10,000,000 but less than $11,000,000
|
0.863%
|
$11,000,000 but less than $12,000,000
|
0.748%
|
$12,000,000 but less than $13,000,000
|
0.651%
|
$13,000,000 but less than $14,000,000
|
0.568%
|
$14,000,000 but less than $15,000,000
|
0.496%
|
$15,000,000 but less than $16,000,000
|
0.433%
|
$16,000,000 but less than $17,000,000
|
0.377%
|
$17,000,000 but less than $18,000,000
|
0.328%
|
$18,000,000 but less than $19,000,000
|
0.284%
|
$19,000,000 but less than $20,000,000
|
0.244%
|
$20,000,000 but less than $21,000,000
|
0.208%
|
$21,000,000 but less than $22,000,000
|
0.175%
|
$22,000,000 but less than $23,000,000
|
0.145%
|
$23,000,000 but less than $24,000,000
|
0.118%
|
$24,000,000 but less than $25,000,000
|
0.093%
|
$25,000,000 but less than $26,000,000
|
0.069%
|
$26,000,000 but less than $27,000,000
|
0.048%
|
$27,000,000 but less than $28,000,000
|
0.028%
|
$28,000,000 but less than $29,000,000
|
0.009%
|
$29,000,000 or more
|
0.000%
|
1.
|
Independent public accountants:
$17,500 per Fund per year to audit the annual financial statements of the Fund, prepare the Fund’s federal, state and excise tax returns, and consults with the Fund on matters of accounting and federal and state income taxation.
|
2.
|
Independent legal counsel to the independent trustees:
$3,000 per Fund per year to advise the independent trustees on board meeting issues and consult with the independent trustees in connection with other ordinary legal services.
|
3.
|
Fund counsel:
$12,000 per Fund per year for ordinary legal expenses, which generally include the following routine services provided by the Fund counsel:
|
|
a)
|
Review and preparation of materials for regularly scheduled quarterly meetings of the board of trustees and the regularly scheduled meetings of the audit and other standing committees, including review of meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and reports from service providers to the Fund;
|
|
b)
|
Attending four meetings per year for the board of trustees and the regularly scheduled meetings of the audit and other standing committees;
|
|
c)
|
Preparing, or advising on the preparation of, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the annual amendments to the registration statement on Form N-1A, including the related 497 filing;
|
|
d)
|
Review of other routine filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including filings on Form NSAR, Form N-CSR, Form N-Q, Form 24f-2, and Form N-PX, 40-17g filings, and amendments to such filings,
|
|
e)
|
Responding to audit letter requests from the Fund’s independent public accountants; and
|
|
f)
|
Consulting with, and responding to questions from the Fund’s board of trustees and service providers with respect to any of the foregoing.
|
i. | compliance tests that analyze information over time in order to identify unusual patterns, including, for example, an analysis of the quality of brokerage executions (for the purpose of evaluating the adviser’s fulfillment of its duty of best execution), or | ||
ii. | an analysis of the portfolio turnover rate (to determine whether portfolio managers are overtrading securities), or | ||
iii. | an analysis of the comparative performance of similarly managed accounts (to detect favoritism, misallocation of investment opportunities, or other breaches of fiduciary responsibilities). |
i. | any compliance matters that arose during the previous year | ||
ii. | any changes in the business activities of the adviser or its affiliates: review F:\NMM\CurrentADV | ||
iii. | any changes in the Advisers Act or applicable regulations that might suggest a need to revise the policies or procedures: review http://www.sec.gov/rules/final.shtml |
|
i.
|
I will not engage in any conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or commit any act that reflects adversely on my integrity, trustworthiness, or professional competence.
|
|
ii.
|
If I provide investment advice to clients or prospective clients, I will make a reasonable inquiry into the investment experience, risk and return objectives, and financial constraints of the client or prospective client before making any investment recommendation or taking investment action and will reassess and update this information as needed. If I am responsible for managing a portfolio to a specific mandate, strategy, or style, I will only make investment recommendations or take investment actions that are consistent with the stated objectives, and constraints of the portfolio.
|
iii.
|
I will exercise diligence, independence, and thoroughness in conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, and taking investment actions; and I will have a reasonable and adequate basis supported by appropriate research and investigation, for making any investment analysis, recommendation, and taking any action.
|
iv.
|
I will create and maintain appropriate records to support my investment analyses, recommendations, actions,
|
performance, and other investment-related communications with clients and prospective clients.
|
v.
|
Upon request I will disclose to clients and prospective clients the basic format and general principles of the investment processes by which investments are analyzed, securities are selected, and portfolios are constructed and will promptly disclose any changes that might materially affect those processes. I will use reasonable judgment in identifying which factors are important to client investment analyses, recommendations, or actions and include those factors in communications with clients and prospective clients.
|
vi.
|
I will make full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair my independence and objectivity or interfere with my respective duties to NMM, clients, or prospective clients. I will ensure that
|
disclosures are prominent, are delivered in plain language, and communicate the relevant information effectively.
|
vii.
|
I will not knowingly make any statement that misrepresents facts relating to investment analysis, recommendations, actions, or other professional activities.
|
viii.
|
I will not make or imply any assurances or guarantees regarding any investment except to communicate accurate
|
information regarding the characteristics and terms of the investment instrument and the issuer’s obligations under the instrument.
|
ix.
|
When I communicate investment performance information, I will make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is fair, accurate, and complete.
|
x.
|
I will keep information about current, former, and prospective clients confidential unless: 1. the information concerns illegal activities on the part of the client or prospective client, 2. disclosure is required by law, or 3. the client or prospective client provides written permission allowing disclosure of the information.
|
xi.
|
I will place the interests of NMM before my own and will not deprive the firm of the advantage of my skills and abilities, divulge confidential information, or otherwise cause harm to the firm.
|
xii.
|
I will comply with the policies and procedures established by NMM to the extent that there is no conflict with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
|
xiii.
|
I will endeavor to understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of any government, governmental agency, regulatory organization, licensing agency, or professional association governing professional activities. I will not knowingly participate or assist in, and will dissociate myself from, any violation of such laws, rules or regulations.
|
xiv.
|
I will make reasonable efforts to detect and prevent violations of applicable laws, rules, and regulations by anyone subject to my supervision or authority.
|
xv.
|
If I possess material nonpublic information related to the value of an investment I will not act, or cause others to act, on the information, until that information is made public.
|
xvi.
|
I will not offer, solicit, or accept any gift, benefit, compensation or consideration that could be reasonably expected to compromise my own or another’s independence and objectivity. I will not accept gifts, benefits, compensation, or consideration that competes with, or might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest with NMM unless I obtain written consent.
|
xvii.
|
I will comply with trading restrictions for securities listed on the NMM approved list.
|
xviii.
|
I will provide the NMM compliance officer with duplicate trade confirmations and account statements for all personal securities accounts. I acknowledge in writing that all personal securities accounts and securities holdings have been reported to the NMM compliance officer.
|
xix.
|
I will not invest in IPO’s prior to secondary trading, and must receive pre-clearance to invest in private placements by the NMM compliance officer.
|
xx.
|
I will promptly report any observed violations of this Code of Ethics to the NMM compliance officer.
|
xxi.
|
I will promptly return a signed and dated acknowledgement of this Code of Ethics to the NMM compliance officer.
|
i.
|
Compare the personal trading to any restricted lists
|
ii.
|
Assess whether the access person is trading for his own account in the same securities he is trading for clients, and if so, whether the clients are receiving terms as favorable as the access person takes for himself;
|
iii.
|
Periodically analyze the access person’s trading for patterns that may indicate abuse, including market timing;
|
iv.
|
Investigate any substantial disparities between the quality of performance the access person achieves for his own account and that he achieves for clients; and
|
v.
|
Investigate any substantial disparities between the percentage of trades that are profitable when the access person trades for his own account and the percentage that are profitable when he places trades for clients.
|
/s/ Jack E. Brinson | |||
Jack E. Brinson, Trustee and Chairman | |||
/s/ James H. Speed, Jr. | |||
James H. Speed, Jr., Trustee | |||
/s/ Trina Thompson-Graves
|
/s/ J. Buckley Strandberg | |||
J. Buckley Strandberg, Trustee | |||
/s/ Kim Bletsas
|
/s/ Michael G. Mosley | |||
Michael G. Mosley, Trustee | |||
/s/Kacee Lamberth
|
/s/ Theo H. Pitt, Jr. | |||
Theo H. Pitt, Jr., Interested Trustee | |||
/s/ Deborah A. Mills
|
Witness
|
/s/ D. J. Murphey
D. J. "Jerry" Murphey, President
|
FMX Funds
|
Witness
|
/s/ Julie M. Koethe
Julie M. Koethe, Treasurer
|
FMX Funds
|
Witness
|
/s/ Robert G. Fontana
Robert G. Fontana, President and Treasurer
|
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
|
Witness
|
/s/ Matthew R. Lee
Matthew R. Lee, President
|
Presidio Multi-Strategy Fund
|
/s/ Craig L. Lukin
Witness:
Print Name: Craig L. Lukin
|
/s/ James C. Roumell
James C. Roumell, President
Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
|
/s/ James C. Roumell
Witness:
Print Name: James C. Roumell
|
/s/ Craig L. Lukin
Craig L. Lukin, Treasurer
Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
|
/s/ Michelle Grimaldi | /s/ Mark A. Grimaldi | ||
Witness | Mark A. Grimaldi | ||
President, Treasurer, Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer
|
|||
Print Name: Michelle Grimaldi
|
The Sector Rotation Fund |