REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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[X] |
Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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[ ] |
Post-Effective Amendment No.
219
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[X] |
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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[X] |
Amendment No.
223
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[X] |
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering:
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As soon as practicable after the effective
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date of this Registration Statement
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Cavalier
Dynamic Growth Fund
Institutional Class Shares CDYGX Advisor Class Shares CADYX Class P Shares CDGPX |
Cavalier
Traditional Fixed Income Fund
Institutional Class Shares CATNX Advisor Class Shares CTRNX Class P Shares CTFPX |
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
Institutional Class Shares CAFGX Advisor Class Shares CFGAX Class P Shares CFUGX |
Cavalier
Tactical Rotation Fund
Institutional Class Shares CTROX Advisor Class Shares CATOX Class P Shares CTRDX |
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
Institutional Class Shares CMSFX Advisor Class Shares CMSYX Class P Shares CAMPX |
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
Institutional Class Shares CDVDX Advisor Class Shares CDVNX Class P Shares CADDX |
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Cavalier
Hedged Income
Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier High Income Fund) Institutional Class Shares CHIIX Advisor Class Shares CAHIX Class P Shares CATHX |
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Non Traditional Fund) Institutional Class Shares CANTX Advisor Class Shares CANOX Class P Shares CNTRX |
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Cavalier
Global Opportunities
Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund) Institutional Class Shares CATEX Advisor Class Shares CATDX Class P Shares CTEQX |
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund) Institutional Class Shares CADTX Advisor Class Shares CADAX Class P Shares CDTRX |
The securities offered by this prospectus have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor has the Securities and Exchange Commission passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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FUND SUMMARIES
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2
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
2
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Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
9
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Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
19
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Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
29
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Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
38
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Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
47
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
57
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
73
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
80
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
89
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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
|
95
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Tax Information
|
95
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Financial Intermediary Compensation
|
95
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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, STRATEGIES, AND RISKS
|
96
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Investment Objectives
|
96
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Advisor's Investment Approach
|
97
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Principal Investment Strategies for Funds Managed by the Advisor
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97
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Principal Investment Risks for Funds Managed by the Advisor
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107
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Principal Investment Strategies for the Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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119
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Principal Investment Risks for the Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
120
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Non-Principal Investment Policies and Risks
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123
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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS
|
125
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Investment Advisor
|
125
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Investment Sub-Advisors
|
126
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Distributor
|
128
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Additional Information on Expenses
|
128
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INVESTING IN THE FUNDS
|
131
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Purchase Options
|
131
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Institutional Class Shares
|
132
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Advisor Class Shares
|
132
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Class P Shares
|
133
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Purchase and Redemption Price
|
133
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Buying or Selling Shares Through a Financial Intermediary
|
134
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Purchasing Shares
|
134
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Redeeming Shares
|
136
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Frequent Purchases and Redemptions
|
140
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
|
142
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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes
|
142
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Financial Highlights
|
142
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Additional Information
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Back Cover
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Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None
|
None
|
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None
|
1.00%
|
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None
|
None
|
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.82 %
|
0.82 %
|
1.07 %
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.27 %
|
2.27 %
|
1.52 %
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$ 129
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$ 403
|
$ 697
|
$ 1,534
|
Advisor
|
$ 330
|
$ 709
|
$ 1,215
|
$ 2,605
|
Class P
|
$ 155
|
$ 480
|
$ 829
|
$ 1,813
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Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$129
|
$403
|
$697
|
$1,534
|
Advisor
|
$230
|
$709
|
$1,215
|
$2,605
|
Class P
|
$155
|
$480
|
$829
|
$1,813
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
3.84%
0.72% 2.81% |
8.63%
6.63% 6.08% |
S&P Global Broad Market Index**
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96%
|
8.47%
|
S&P 500 Total Return Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
13.69%
|
16.63%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
2.73% |
3.75% |
S&P Global Broad Market Index**
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96%
|
4.96%
|
S&P 500 Total Return Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
13.69%
|
14.09%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
1.27 %
|
1.27 %
|
1.52 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.55
%
|
0.55
%
|
0.55
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
2.27 %
|
3.27 %
|
2.52 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.97
%
|
0.97
%
|
1.07
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.30% |
2.30% |
1.45 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$132
|
$ 616
|
$ 1,127
|
$ 2,530
|
Advisor
|
$333
|
$ 916
|
$ 1,624
|
$ 3,501
|
Class P
|
$ 148
|
$ 682
|
$ 1,244
|
$ 2,775
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Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$132
|
$616
|
$1,127
|
$2,530
|
Advisor
|
$233
|
$916
|
$1,624
|
$3,501
|
Class P
|
$148
|
$682
|
$1,244
|
$2,775
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
0.68
%
-0.05 % 0.39 % |
1.33
%
0.78 % 0.81 % |
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
5.97
%
|
4.22
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
-0.33 % |
0.84 % |
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
5.97
%
|
4. 03 %
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.54 %
|
0.54 %
|
0.79 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
1.08
%
|
1.08
%
|
1.08
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
2.07 %
|
3.07 %
|
2.32 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.08
%
|
0.08
%
|
0.18
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.99% |
2.99% |
2.14 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$202
|
$ 641
|
$ 1,106
|
$ 2,394
|
Advisor
|
$402
|
$ 940
|
$ 1,604
|
$ 3,378
|
Class P
|
$ 217
|
$ 707
|
$ 1,224
|
$ 2,642
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$202
|
$641
|
$1,106
|
$2,394
|
Advisor
|
$302
|
$940
|
$1,604
|
$3,378
|
Class P
|
$217
|
$707
|
$1,224
|
$2,642
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
1.83
%
1.06 % 1.15 % |
0.09
%
-0.36 % -0.15 % |
Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.49
%
|
-0.98
%
|
S&P Global Broad Market Index (reflects no deductions for fees and expenses)
|
1.96%
|
10.33%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
0.77 % |
-0.53 % |
Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.49
%
|
-1.07%
|
S&P Global Broad Market Index (reflects no deductions for fees and expenses)
|
1.96%
|
11.27%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.45 %
|
0.45 %
|
0.70 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.65
%
|
0.65
%
|
0.65
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.55 %
|
2.55 %
|
1.80 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.11
%
|
0.11
%
|
0.21
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.44% |
2.44% |
1.59 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$147
|
$ 479
|
$ 834
|
$ 1,836
|
Advisor
|
$347
|
$ 783
|
$ 1,346
|
$ 2,877
|
Class P
|
$ 162
|
$ 546
|
$ 955
|
$ 2,099
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$147
|
$479
|
$834
|
$1,836
|
Advisor
|
$247
|
$783
|
$1,346
|
$2,877
|
Class P
|
$162
|
$546
|
$955
|
$2,099
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
2.44
%
-1.24 % 1.52 % |
4.89
%
2.00 % 2.40 % |
Barclays Capital Global High-Yield Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.01
%
|
4.96
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
1.31 % |
4.13 % |
Barclays Capital Global High-Yield Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.01
%
|
5.38%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.49 %
|
0.49 %
|
0.74 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.23
%
|
0.23
%
|
0.23
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.17 %
|
2.17 %
|
1.42 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.07
%
|
0.07
%
|
0.17
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.10% |
2.10% |
1.25 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$ 365
|
$ 637
|
$ 1,414
|
Advisor
|
$313
|
$ 672
|
$ 1,158
|
$ 2,498
|
Class P
|
$ 127
|
$ 433
|
$ 760
|
$ 1,687
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$365
|
$637
|
$1,414
|
Advisor
|
$213
|
$672
|
$1,158
|
$2,498
|
Class P
|
$127
|
$433
|
$760
|
$1,687
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
4.56
%
3.68 % 3.43 % |
13.39
%
12.74 % 10.82 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
10.33
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
3.46 % |
13.24 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
11.27%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.60 %
|
0.60 %
|
0.85 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.20
%
|
0.20
%
|
0.20
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.25 %
|
2.25 %
|
1.50 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.15
%
|
0.15
%
|
0.25
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.10% |
2.10% |
1.25 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$ 382
|
$ 672
|
$ 1,498
|
Advisor
|
$313
|
$ 689
|
$ 1,191
|
$ 2,573
|
Class P
|
$ 127
|
$ 450
|
$ 795
|
$ 1,769
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$382
|
$672
|
$1,498
|
Advisor
|
$213
|
$689
|
$1,191
|
$2,573
|
Class P
|
$127
|
$450
|
$795
|
$1,769
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
1.42
%
1.13 % 0.80 % |
-1.65
%
-1.94 % -1.49 % |
Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.49
%
|
-0.98
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
0.33 % |
-2.27 % |
Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
0.49
%
|
-1.07%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
1.00%
|
1.00%
|
1.00%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.21 %
|
0.21 %
|
0.46 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.25
%
|
0.25
%
|
0.25
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.46 %
|
2.46 %
|
1.71 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.01
%
|
0.01
%
|
0.11
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.45% |
2.45% |
1.60 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$148
|
$ 461
|
$ 796
|
$ 1,745
|
Advisor
|
$348
|
$ 766
|
$ 1,310
|
$ 2,795
|
Class P
|
$ 163
|
$ 528
|
$ 918
|
$ 2,010
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$148
|
$461
|
$796
|
$1,745
|
Advisor
|
$248
|
$766
|
$1,310
|
$2,795
|
Class P
|
$163
|
$528
|
$918
|
$2,010
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
11.88
%
9.60 % 6.68 % |
12.95
%
10.76 % 9.35 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
10.33
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
10.76 % |
12.47 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
11.27%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.90%
|
0.90%
|
0.90%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.34 %
|
0.34 %
|
0.59 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.63
%
|
0.63
%
|
0.63
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.87 %
|
2.87 %
|
2.12 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.00
%
|
0.00
%
|
0.09
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.87 % |
2.87 % |
2.03 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$ 190
|
$ 588
|
$ 1,011
|
$ 2,190
|
Advisor
|
$ 390
|
$ 889
|
$ 1,513
|
$ 3,195
|
Class P
|
$ 206
|
$ 655
|
$ 1,131
|
$ 2,445
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$ 190
|
$588
|
$1,011
|
$2,190
|
Advisor
|
$ 290
|
$889
|
$1,513
|
$3,195
|
Class P
|
$206
|
$655
|
$1,131
|
$2,445
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
-0.55
%
-2.76 % -0.30 % |
7.03
%
5.20 % 4.70 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
10.33
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
-1.61 % |
7.79 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
11.27%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
0.45%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
|
0.49 %
|
0.49 %
|
0.74 %
|
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
2
|
0.62
%
|
0.62
%
|
0.62
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.56 %
|
2.56 %
|
1.81 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
3
|
0.08
%
|
0.08
%
|
0.18
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.48% |
2.48% |
1.63 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$151
|
$ 485
|
$ 842
|
$ 1,850
|
Advisor
|
$351
|
$ 789
|
$ 1,353
|
$ 2,889
|
Class P
|
$ 166
|
$ 552
|
$ 963
|
$ 2,112
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$151
|
$485
|
$842
|
$1,850
|
Advisor
|
$251
|
$789
|
$1,353
|
$2,889
|
Class P
|
$166
|
$552
|
$963
|
$2,112
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
4.53
%
3.07 % 2.77 % |
11.56
%
10.08 % 8.70 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
10.33
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
3.51 % |
11.06 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
11.27%
|
Shareholder Fees
|
|||
(fees paid directly from your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed On Purchases
(as a % of offering price) |
None |
None |
None |
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of the lesser of amount purchased or redeemed) |
None |
1.00% |
None |
Redemption Fee
(as a % of amount redeemed) |
None |
None |
None |
Exchange Fee
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
|||
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
|
|||
Institutional
|
Advisor
|
Class P
|
|
Management Fees
|
1.00%
|
1.00%
|
1.00%
|
Distribution and/or Service (12b‑1) Fees
|
None
|
1.00%
|
None
|
Other Expenses
1
|
0.14 %
|
0.14 %
|
0.39 %
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
|
1.14 %
|
2.14 %
|
1.39 %
|
Less Fee Waiver and/or Expense Limitation
2
|
0.04
%
|
0.04
%
|
0.14
%
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waiver and/or Expense Limitation |
1.10% |
2.10% |
1.25 % |
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$ 358
|
$ 624
|
$ 1,383
|
Advisor
|
$313
|
$ 666
|
$ 1,146
|
$ 2,469
|
Class P
|
$ 127
|
$ 426
|
$ 747
|
$ 1,656
|
Class
|
1 Year
|
3 Years
|
5 Years
|
10 Years
|
Institutional
|
$112
|
$358
|
$624
|
$1,383
|
Advisor
|
$213
|
$666
|
$1,146
|
$2,469
|
Class P
|
$127
|
$426
|
$747
|
$1,656
|
Average Annual Total Returns
Periods Ended December 31, 2014 |
Past 1
Year |
Since
Inception* |
Institutional Class Shares
Before taxes After taxes on distributions After taxes on distributions and sale of shares |
8.80
%
8.80 % 4.98 % |
14.31
%
14.31 % 11.65 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
4.81
%
|
Advisor Class Shares
Before taxes |
7.79 % |
15.05 % |
S&P Global Broad Market Index
(reflects no deductions for fees and expenses) |
1.96
%
|
4. 29 %
|
Fund
|
Investment Objective
|
Cavalier
Dynamic Growth Fund
|
Capital appreciation without regard to current income.
|
Cavalier
Stable Income Fund
|
Total
return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.
|
Cavalier
Hedged Equity Fund
|
Total
return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.
|
Cavalier
Hedged Income Fund
|
Current income and real return.
|
Cavalier
Global Opportunities Fund
|
Capital appreciation.
|
Cavalier
Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
Total return with an emphasis on current income.
|
Cavalier
Tactical Rotation Fund
|
Capital appreciation.
|
|
|
Cavalier
Dividend Income Fund
|
Equity income and capital appreciation.
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist
Fund
|
Total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
Capital appreciation.
|
●
Fund of Funds Risk
●
Control of Portfolio Funds Risk
●
Market Risk
●
Management Style Risk
●
Common Stock Risk
●
Other Equity Securities Risk
●
Large Cap Securities Risk
●
Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Securities Risk
|
●
Sector Risk
●
Short Sales Risk
●
Leverage Risk
●
Portfolio Turnover Risk
●
Investment Advisor Risk
●
Foreign Securities and Emerging Markets Risk
|
●
Fund of Funds Risk
●
Control of Portfolio Funds Risk
●
Market Risk
●
Management Style Risk
●
Common Stock Risk
●
Other Equity Securities
Risk
●
Large Cap Securities Risk
●
Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Securities Risk
●
Fixed Income Risk
●
Interest Rate Risk
●
Inflation Risk
●
Investment Advisor Risk
|
●
Commodities Risk
●
Real Estate Risk
●
Sector Risk
●
Foreign Securities and Emerging Markets Risk
●
Derivatives Risk
●
Short Sales Risk
●
Leverage Risk
●
Portfolio Turnover Risk
●
Swaps Risk
●
Fixed-Income Market Risk
●
High-Yield Risk
|
●
Fund of Funds Risk
●
Control of Portfolio Funds
Risk
●
Market Risk
●
Management Style Risk
●
Fixed Income Risk
●
Interest Rate Risk
●
Inflation Risk
●
High-Yield Risk
●
Corporate Debt Securities Risk
●
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk
●
Foreign Securities and Emerging Markets Risk
|
●
Sector Risk
●
Derivatives Risk
●
Short Sales Risk
●
Leverage Risk
●
Portfolio Turnover Risk
●
Risks from Purchasing Options
●
Risks from Writing Options
●
Investment Advisor Risk
●
Fixed-Income Market Risk
|
●
Fund of Funds Risk
●
Control of Portfolio Funds
Risk
●
Market Risk
●
Management Style Risk
●
Fixed Income Risk
●
Interest Rate Risk
●
Inflation Risk
●
High-Yield Risk
●
Corporate Debt Securities Risk
●
Convertible Securities Risk
●
TIPS Risk
●
Sector Risk
|
●
Foreign Securities and Emerging Markets Risk
●
Derivatives Risk
●
Short Sales Risk
●
Leverage Risk
●
Futures Risk
●
Swaps Risk
●
Risks from Purchasing Options
●
Risks from Writing Options
●
Investment Advisor Risk
●
Fixed-Income Market Risk
|
●
Fund of Funds Risk
●
Control of Portfolio Funds
Risk
●
Market Risk
●
Management Style Risk
●
Common Stock Risk
●
Other Equity Securities
Risk
●
Quantitative Model Risk
●
Foreign Securities and Emerging Markets Risk
|
●
Sector Risk
●
Short Sales Risk
●
Leverage Risk
●
Portfolio Turnover Risk
●
Investment Advisor Risk
●
Large Cap Securities Risk
●
Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Securities Risk
|
Fund
|
Rate
|
Cavalier
Dynamic Growth Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier
Stable Income Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
1.00%
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
0.90%
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
0.45%
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
1.00%
|
Fund |
Operating Expense Limit
(Including Acquired Fund
Fees and Expenses)
Institutional and Advisor
Class Shares
|
Operating Expense Limit
(Including Acquired Fund
Fees and Expenses)
Class P Shares
|
1.
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
1.40%
|
1. 5 5%
|
2.
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
1.30%
|
1. 4 5%
|
3.
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
1.99%
|
2. 1 4%
|
4.
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
1.44%
|
1. 5 9%
|
5.
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
1.10%
|
1. 2 5%
|
6.
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
1.10%
|
1. 2 5%
|
7.
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
1.45%
|
1. 6 0%
|
8.
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
1.88%
|
2. 0 3%
|
9.
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
1.48%
|
1. 6 3%
|
10.
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
1.10%
|
1. 2 5%
|
●
|
No front-end sales charge.
|
●
|
No distribution or service plan (Rule 12b-1) fees.
|
●
|
No contingent deferred sales charge.
|
●
|
$250 minimum initial investment.
|
●
|
No purchase maximum per transaction.
|
●
|
No conversion.
|
●
|
No front-end sales charge.
|
●
|
Distribution and service plan (Rule 12b-1) fees of 1.00%.
|
●
|
A 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
|
●
|
$250 minimum initial investment.
|
●
|
Purchase maximum per transaction of $500,000.
|
●
|
Automatic conversion to Institutional Class Shares seven years after purchase.
|
●
|
Available only through certain financial firms.
|
●
|
No front-end sales charge.
|
●
|
No distribution or service plan (Rule 12b-1) fees.
|
●
|
No contingent deferred sales charge.
|
●
|
$250 minimum initial investment.
|
●
|
No purchase maximum per transaction.
|
● | No conversion. |
Year of Redemption
After Purchase |
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge |
First
|
1.00%
|
Second and Following
|
None
|
(1) | Your letter of instruction specifying the account number, class of shares, 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; |
(2) | Any required signature guarantees (see "Signature Guarantees" below); and |
(3) | Other supporting legal documents, if required in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships, custodianships, corporations, partnerships, pension or profit sharing plans, and other entities. |
(1) | Name of Fund and class of shares; |
(2) | Shareholder name and account number; |
(3) | Number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed; |
(4) | Instructions for transmittal of redemption proceeds to the shareholder; and |
(5) | Shareholder signature as it appears on the application on file with the Fund. |
●
|
Permitted exchanges of shares, except if shares acquired by exchange are then redeemed within the period during which a contingent deferred sales charge would apply to the initial shares purchased.
|
●
|
Tax-free returns of excess contributions to IRAs.
|
●
|
Redemption upon the death or permanent disability of the shareholder if made within one year of the death or the initial determination of permanent disability. The waiver is available only for shares held at the time of death or initial determination of permanent disability.
|
●
|
Redemptions of Advisor Class Shares pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan.
|
●
|
Mandatory distributions from a tax-deferred retirement plan or IRA.
|
Year
ended
May 31, 2015 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2014 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2013 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2012 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2011 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$ 12.15
|
$11.55
|
$9.42
|
$11.78
|
$9.94
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income (loss) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.06)(d) 1.88
1.82
|
0.11(d) 1.08
1.19
|
0.21 1.92
2.13
|
0.06 (1.05)
(0.99)
|
(0.07) 1.92
1.85
|
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income N et realized gains Total Distributions |
( 0.11 ) ( 0.94 ) ( 1.05 ) |
(0.13) (0.46) (0.59) |
-- -- -- |
(0.21) (1.16) (1.37) |
-- (0.01) (0.01) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$
12.92
|
$12.15
|
$11.55
|
$9.42
|
$11.78
|
Total Return
(
a
)
|
16.26 %
|
10.44%
|
22.61%
|
(8.09)%
|
18.12%
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$ 19,722
|
$23,879
|
$14,139
|
$16,271
|
$15,341
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets ( b ) Net expenses to average net assets ( b ) Net investment income/(loss) to average
net assets
(
c
)
|
1.27 % 1.27 %
(0.47) %
|
0.70% 0.70%
0.91%
|
0.94% 0.88%
1.72%
|
1.45% 1.38%
(0.59)%
|
1.45% 1.45%
(0.86)%
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
259.65
%
|
425.39
%
|
453.00
%
|
711.11
%
|
658.15
%
|
Year
ended
May 31, 2015 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2014 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2013 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2012 |
Period
ended
May 31, 2011 (a) |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.97
|
$11.48
|
$9.48
|
$11.87
|
$11.71
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income (loss) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.18)(g)
1.83
1.65
|
(0.01)(g) 1.09
1.08
|
0.08 1.92
2.00
|
(0.05) (1.03)
(1.08)
|
(0.03) 0.19
0.16
|
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income N et realized gains Total Distributions |
(0.11) (0.94) (1.05) |
(0.13) (0.46) (0.59) |
-- -- -- |
(0.21) (1.10) (1.31) |
-- -- -- |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.57
|
$11.97
|
$11.48
|
$9.48
|
$11.87
|
Total Return
(d)
|
15.04 %
|
9.53 %
|
21.10 %
|
(8.90) %
|
1.37 %
(c)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$1,208
|
$1,122
|
$865
|
$808
|
$551
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (e) Net expenses to average net assets (e) Net investment income/(loss) to average
net assets
(f)
|
2.27 % 2.27 %
(1.50) %
|
1.70 % 1.70 %
(0.09) %
|
1.92 % 1.87 %
0.88 %
|
2.44 % 2.38 %
(0.60) %
|
2.45 % (b) 2.45 % (b)
(2.39) %
(b)
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
259.65%
|
425.39%
|
453.00%
|
711.11 %
|
658.15 %
(c)
|
Year
ended
May 31, 2015 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2014 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2013 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2012 |
Year
ended
May 31, 2011 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$ 10.15
|
$10.19
|
$10.16
|
$10.28
|
$10.07
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.17( c ) ( 0.17 )
(0.00)
|
0.17(c) (0.05)
0.12
|
0.39 0.14
0.53
|
0.17 (0.13)
0.04
|
0.35 0.13
0.48
|
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income N et realized gains
Total Distributions
|
(0.16) (0.01) ( 0.17 ) |
(0.16) -- (0.16) |
(0.48) (0.02) (0.50) |
(0.16) -- (0.16) |
(0.27) -- (0.27) |
Net Asset Value, End of
Period
|
$
9.98
|
$10.15
|
$10.19
|
$10.16
|
$10.28
|
Total Return
(
a
)
|
(0.04) %
|
1.25 %
|
5.33 %
|
0.38 %
|
4.87 %
|
Net Assets, End of
Period
(in thousands)
|
$ 19,813
|
$9,280
|
$7,679
|
$7,920
|
$3,916
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (b) Net expenses to average net assets ( b ) Net investment income/(loss) to
average net assets
(
d
)
|
1.72 % 0.88 % (e)
1.72 % (e)
|
0.70 % 0.70 %
1.73 %
|
0.86 % 0.84 %
3.14 %
|
1.20 % 1.17 %
2.06 %
|
1.20 % 1.20 %
3.77 %
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
106.26 %
|
127.64%
|
82.95%
|
207.87
%
|
218.16
%
|
Year
ended
May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended
May 31,
2014
|
Year
ended
May 31,
2013
|
Year
ended
May 31,
2012
|
Period
ended May 31,
2011
(a)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$9.87
|
$9.91
|
$9.94
|
$10.11
|
$10.00
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.08 (0.17)
(0.09)
|
0.07(h) (0.04)
0.03
|
0.27 0.14
0.41
|
0 .10 (0.17)
(0.07)
|
0.00 (g) 0.11
0.11
|
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income N et realized gains Total Distributions |
(0.07) (0.01) (0.08) |
(0.07) -- (0.07) |
(0.42) (0.02) (0.44) |
(0.10) -- (0.10) |
-- -- -- |
Net Asset Value, End of
Period
|
$9.70
|
$9.87
|
$9.91
|
$9.94
|
$10.11
|
Total Return
(d)
|
(0.97)%
|
0.29%
|
4.16%
|
(0.63)%
|
1.10%
(c)
|
Net Assets, End of
Period
(in thousands)
|
$756
|
$818
|
$760
|
$837
|
$309
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (e) Net expenses to average net assets (e) Net investment income/(loss) to average
net assets
(f)
|
2.72 % 1.88 % (i)
0.79 % (i)
|
1.70 % 1.70 %
0.73 %
|
1.86 % 1.84 %
2.14 %
|
2.20 % 2.17 %
1.11 %
|
2.20 % (b) 2.20 % (b)
0.26 %
(b)
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
106.26 %
|
127.64 %
|
82.95 %
|
207.87 %
|
218.16 %
(c)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$9.99
|
$9.99
|
$10.00
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized loss on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.07 (g) (0.08) 0.01 |
0.09 (g) (0.04) 0.05 |
0.01 -- 0.01 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.11) (0.09)
(0.20)
|
-- (0.05)
(0.05)
|
(0.02) —
(0.02)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.78
|
$9.99
|
$9.99
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(0.11) %
|
0.50 %
|
0.12 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$22,804
|
$8,840
|
$6,886
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
1.79 % 0.99 % (h)
0.70 % (h)
|
0.70 % 0.70 %
0.91 %
|
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a)
0.03 %
(a)
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
62.34 %
|
80.57 %
|
83.13 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(
f
)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$9.93
|
$9.95
|
$10.00
|
Loss from Investment Operations
Net investment loss Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.01)(g) (0.10) (0.11) |
(0.01)( g )( i ) 0.04 ( i ) 0.03 |
(0.01) (0.03) ( i ) (0.04) |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.11)
(0.09)
(0.20)
|
--
(0.05)
(0.05)
|
(0.01) —
(0.01)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.62
|
$9.93
|
$9.95
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(1.17) %
|
0.30 %
|
(0.44) %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$299
|
$215
|
$23
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment loss to average net assets (e) |
2.79 % 1.99 % (0.07) % |
1.70 % 1.70 % (0.09) % |
1.70 % (a) 1.70 % (a) (1.12) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
62.34 %
|
80.57 %
|
83.13 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$10.74
|
$10.23
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.54 (g) (0.79) (0.25) |
0.52 (g) 0.58 1.10 |
0.33 0.20 0.53 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.55) (0.31)
(0.86)
|
(0.55) (0.04)
(0.59)
|
(0.30) —
(0.30)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.63
|
$10.74
|
$10.23
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(2.19) %
|
11.18 %
|
5.37 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$32,214
|
$16,552
|
$9,366
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
1.23 % 0.90 % (h) 5.40 % (h) |
0.70 % 0.70 % 5.26 % |
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a) 6.59 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
64.51 %
|
75.79 %
|
78.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$10.76
|
$10.17
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.45 (g) (0.79)
(0.34)
|
0.47 (g) 0.61
1.08
|
0.24 0.19 0.43 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.44) (0.31)
(0.75)
|
(0.45) (0.04)
(0.49)
|
(0.26) —
(0.26)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.67
|
$10.76
|
$10.17
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(3.01) %
|
11.00 %
|
4.36 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$576
|
$644
|
$48
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
2.23 % 1.90% (h)
4.40 % (h)
|
1.70 % 1.70%
4.26 %
|
1.76 % (a) 1.76 % (a) 5.71 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
64.51 %
|
75.79 %
|
78.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$12.93
|
$11.19
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.05 (g)
0.65
0.70 |
0.09 (g)
1.74
1.83 |
0.02 1.22 1.24 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
Net realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.06)
(0.44)
(0.50) |
(0.09)
-
(0.09) |
(0.05)
-
(0.05) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$13.13
|
$12.93
|
$11.19
|
Total Return
(c)
|
5.63 %
|
16.36 %
|
12.41 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$41,049
|
$9,080
|
$4,536
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
1.25 % 0.93 % (h) 0.41 % (h) |
0.70 % 0.70 % 0.72 % |
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a) 0.57 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
50.59 %
|
3.26 %
|
0.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$12.97
|
$11.28
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment loss Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.13) (g) 0.70 0.57 |
(0.03) (g) 1.80 1.77 |
(0.01) 1.32 1.31 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
Net realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.06)
(0.44)
(0.50) |
(0.08)
-
(0.08) |
(0.03)
-
(0.03) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$13.04
|
$12.97
|
$11.28
|
Total Return
(c)
|
4.64 %
|
15.72 %
|
13.12 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$7,229
|
$178
|
$48
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment loss to average net assets (e) |
2.25 % 1.93 % (h)
(1.00) % (h)
|
1.70 % 1.70 %
(0.28) %
|
1.70 % (a) 1.70 % (a) (0.87) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
50.59 %
|
3.26 %
|
0.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$9.54
|
$9.65
|
$10.00
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized loss on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.05 (g) (0.02) 0.03 |
0.04 (g) (0.11) (0.07) |
0.06 (0.35) (0.29) |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income Total Distributions |
(0.06) (0.06) |
(0.04) (0.04) |
(0.06) (0.06) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.51
|
$9.54
|
$9.65
|
Total Return
(c)
|
0.36 %
|
(0.74) %
|
(2.93) %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$6,083
|
$12,528
|
$17,755
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
2.12 % 1.04 % (h) 0.51 % (h) |
0.70 % 0.70 % 0.41 % |
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a) 0.95 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
50.83 %
|
174.90 %
|
0.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$9.54
|
$9.68
|
$10.00
|
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations
Net investment income (loss) Net realized and unrealized loss on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.05) (h)
(0.02)
(0.07) |
(0.06) (h) (0.08) (0.14) |
0.01 (0.31) (0.30) |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income Total Distributions |
(0.04) (0.04) |
(0.00) (g) (0.00) |
(0.02) (0.02) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$9.43
|
$9.54
|
$9.68
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(0.72) %
|
(1.40) %
|
(3.00) %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$108
|
$122
|
$62
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (e) |
3.12 % 2.04% (i)
(0.55) % (i)
|
1.70 % 1.70 %
(0.59) %
|
1.70 % (a) 1.70 % (a)
0.13 %
(a)
|
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
50.83 %
|
174.90 %
|
0.00 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.74
|
$10.67
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income (loss) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.04 (g) 1.02 1.06 |
0.04 (g) 1.60 1.64 |
(0.01) 0.75 0.74 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.06) (0.51)
(0.57)
|
(0.04) (0.53)
(0.57)
|
(0.07) —
(0.07)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.23
|
$11.74
|
$10.67
|
Total Return
(c)
|
9.29 %
|
15.71 %
|
7.46 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$92,098
|
$30,116
|
$12,573
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (e) |
1.41 % 1.20 % (h)
0.36 % (h)
|
1.25 % 1.25 %
0.36 %
|
1.20 % (a) 1.20 % (a) (0.33) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
323.99 %
|
394.35 %
|
98.01 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.69
|
$10.65
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment loss Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.11)(g) 1.04 0.93 |
(0.09)(g) 1.69 1.60 |
(0.02) 0.73 0.71 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.05) (0.51)
(0.56)
|
(0.03) (0.53)
(0.56)
|
(0.06) —
(0.06)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.06
|
$11.69
|
$10.65
|
Total Return
(c)
|
8.24 %
|
15.37 %
|
7.15 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$9,955
|
$558
|
$126
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment loss to average net assets (e) |
2.41 % 2.20 % (h) (0.95) % (h) |
2.25 % 2.25 % (0.78) % |
2.20 % (a) 2.20 % (a) (2.19) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
323.99 %
|
394.35 %
|
98.01 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.41
|
$11.02
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.46 (g) (0.51)
(0.05)
|
0.55 (g) 0.41
0.96
|
0.29 1.02 1.31 |
Less Distributions
From:
N et investment income
N et realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.46) (0.03)
(0.49)
|
(0.49) (0.08)
(0.57)
|
(0.29) —
(0.29)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$10.87
|
$11.41
|
$11.02
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(0.43) %
|
9.03 %
|
13.32 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$5,241
|
$5,090
|
$1,090
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
3.56 % 1.23 % (h) 4.19 % (h) |
1.15 % 1.15 % 4.97 % |
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a) 4.74 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
23.77 %
|
2.70 %
|
83.50 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.68
|
$11.18
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.43 (g)
(0.60)
(0.17) |
0.43 (g)
0.53
0.96 |
0.24 1.17 1.41 |
Less Distributions
From net investment income
From net realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.36) (0.03)
(0.39)
|
(0.38) (0.08)
(0.46)
|
(0.23) —
(0.23)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$11.12
|
$11.68
|
$11.18
|
Total Return
(c)
|
(1.45) %
|
8.79 %
|
14.25 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$128
|
$79
|
$5
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
4.56 % 2.23 % (h) 3.79 % (h) |
2.15 % 2.15 % 3.84 % |
1.70 % (a) 1.70 % (a) 4.68 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
23.77 %
|
2.70 %
|
83.50 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$12.09
|
$11.06
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.10 (g)
0.35
0.45 |
0.06 (g)
1.29
1.35 |
0.12 1.09 1.21 |
Less Distributions
From net investment income
From net realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.11) (0.34)
(0.45)
|
(0.11) (0.21)
(0.32)
|
(0.15) —
(0.15)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.09
|
$12.09
|
$11.06
|
Total Return
(c)
|
3.91 %
|
12.37 %
|
12.23 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$11,650
|
$5,697
|
$1,862
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income to average net assets (e) |
2.12 %
0.94 % (h)
0.81 % (h)
|
0.70 %
0.70 %
0.56 %
|
0.70 % (a) 0.70 % (a) 0.77 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
69.31 %
|
26.97 %
|
8.94 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Year
ended May 31,
2014
|
Period
ended May 31,
2013
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$12.04
|
$11.16
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment income ( loss ) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 (g) 0.31 0.32 |
(0.05) (g) 1.24 1.19 |
-- 1.29 1.29 |
Less Distributions
From net investment income
From net realized gains
Total Distributions |
(0.11) (0.34)
(0.45)
|
(0.10) (0.21)
(0.31)
|
(0.13) —
(0.13)
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$11.91
|
$12.04
|
$11.16
|
Total Return
(c)
|
2.82 %
|
10.84 %
|
13.04 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$264
|
$122
|
$9
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment income (loss) to average net assets (e) |
3.12 % 1.94 % (h) 0.04 % (h) |
1.70 % 1.70 % (0.43) % |
1.70 % (a) 1.70 % (a) 0.68 % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
69.31 %
|
26.97 %
|
8.94 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Period
ended May 31,
2014
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.09
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment (loss) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
0.03 (e) 1.65
1.68
|
(0.04) (e) 1.13
1.09
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.77
|
$11.09
|
Total Return
(c)
|
15.15 %
|
10.90 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$53,713
|
$18,202
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment (loss) to average net assets |
1.55 % 1.13 % 0.23 % |
1.25 % ( a) 1.25 % (a) (0.64) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
95.22 %
|
71.01 %
(b)
|
Year
ended May 31,
2015
|
Period
ended May 31,
2014
(f)
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
|
$11.16
|
$10.00
|
Income from Investment Operations
Net investment loss Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Total from Investment Operations |
(0.11) (e) 1.67
1.56
|
(0.10) (e) 1.26
1.16
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
$12.72
|
$11.16
|
Total Return
(c)
|
13.98 %
|
11.60 %
(b)
|
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
|
$6,840
|
$233
|
Ratios of:
Gross expenses to average net assets (d) Net expenses to average net assets (d) Net investment loss to average net assets |
2.55% 2.13 % (0.93) % |
2.25% (a) 2.25 % (a) (1.69) % (a) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate
|
95.22 %
|
71.01 %
(b)
|
By telephone:
|
1- 888-721-4588
|
|
By mail:
|
Cavalier
Funds
c/o Nottingham Shareholder Services 116 South Franklin Street Post Office Box 4365 Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27803-0365 |
|
By e-mail:
|
shareholders@ncfunds.com
|
|
On the Internet:
|
www.ncfunds.com
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
Institutional Class Shares CDYGX Advisor Class Shares CADYX Class P Shares CDGPX |
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
Institutional Class Shares CATNX Advisor Class Shares CTRNX Class P Shares CTFPX |
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
Institutional Class Shares CAFGX Advisor Class Shares CFGAX Class P Shares CFUGX |
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
Institutional Class Shares CTROX Advisor Class Shares CATOX Class P Shares CTRDX |
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
Institutional Class Shares CMSFX Advisor Class Shares CMSYX Class P Shares CAMPX |
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
Institutional Class Shares CDVDX Advisor Class Shares CDVNX Class P Shares CADDX |
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier High Income Fund) Institutional Class Shares CHIIX Advisor Class Shares CAHIX Class P Shares CATHX |
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Non Traditional Fund) Institutional Class Shares CANTX Advisor Class Shares CANOX Class P Shares CNTRX |
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund) Institutional Class Shares CATEX Advisor Class Shares CATDX Class P Shares CTEQX |
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
(Previously, the Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund) Institutional Class Shares CADTX Advisor Class Shares CADAX Class P Shares CDTRX |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENT POLICIES
|
2
|
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
|
40
|
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
|
42
|
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
|
44
|
MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
|
45
|
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
|
69
|
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
|
71
|
DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
|
72
|
NET ASSET VALUE
|
74
|
ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
|
75
|
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
78
|
APPENDIX A – DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS
|
79
|
APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES
|
83
|
●
|
current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract;
|
●
|
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
|
●
|
differences between the derivatives, including different margin requirements, different liquidity of such markets, and the participation of speculators in such markets.
|
●
|
have to sell securities to meet its daily margin requirements at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so;
|
●
|
have to purchase or sell the instrument underlying the contract;
|
●
|
not be able to hedge its investments; and
|
●
|
not be able to realize profits or limit its losses.
|
●
|
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;
|
●
|
unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations of an exchange;
|
●
|
the facilities of the exchange may not be adequate to handle current trading volume;
|
●
|
equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house, or other occurrences may disrupt normal trading activity; or
|
●
|
investors may lose interest in a particular derivative or category of derivatives.
|
●
|
actual and anticipated changes in interest rates;
|
●
|
fiscal and monetary policies; and
|
●
|
national and international political events.
|
●
|
current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract;
|
●
|
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
|
●
|
differences between the derivatives, such as different margin requirements, different liquidity of such markets, and the participation of speculators in such markets.
|
●
|
have to sell securities to meet its daily margin requirements at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so;
|
●
|
have to purchase or sell the instrument underlying the contract;
|
●
|
not be able to hedge its investments; and
|
●
|
not be able to realize profits or limit its losses.
|
●
|
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;
|
●
|
unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations of an exchange;
|
●
|
the facilities of the exchange may not be adequate to handle current trading volume;
|
●
|
equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house, or other occurrences may disrupt normal trading activity; or
|
●
|
investors may lose interest in a particular derivative or category of derivatives.
|
●
|
actual and anticipated changes in interest rates;
|
●
|
fiscal and monetary policies; and
|
●
|
national and international political events.
|
(1) | Issue senior securities, except as permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940; |
(2) | Borrow money, except to the extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (including, without limitation, borrowing to meet redemptions). For purposes of this investment restriction, the entry into options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices shall not constitute borrowing; |
(3) | Pledge, mortgage, or hypothecate its assets, except to the extent necessary to secure permitted borrowings and to the extent related to the deposit of assets in escrow in connection with writing covered put and call options and the purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis and collateral and initial or variation margin arrangements with respect to options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices; |
(4) | Act as an underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter under certain federal securities laws; |
(5) | Purchase or sell real estate or direct interests in real estate; provided, however, that the Fund may purchase and sell securities which are secured by real estate and securities of companies which invest or deal in real estate (including, without limitation, investments in REITs, mortgage-backed securities, and privately-held real estate funds); |
(6) | Invest in commodities, except that the Fund may purchase and sell options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices; |
(7) | Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management over a portfolio company; |
(8) | Make loans, provided that the Fund may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33% of total Fund assets, and provided further that, for purposes of this restriction, investment in U.S. Government obligations, short-term commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances, and repurchase agreements shall not be deemed to be the making of a loan; |
(9) | With respect to 75% of its total assets, the Fund may not: (i) purchase 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; or (ii) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, 5% or more of the Fund's total assets would be invested in that issuer's securities. This limitation does not apply to investments in (i) cash and cash items; (ii) securities of other registered investment companies; and (iii) obligations of the United States Government, its agencies, or instrumentalities; or |
(10) | Each Fund will not concentrate its investments. Each Fund's concentration policy limits the aggregate value of holdings of a single industry or group of industries (except U.S. Government and cash items) to less than 25% of each Fund's total assets. |
Fund
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$ 39,186
|
$42,337
|
$52,613
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$0
|
$0
|
$0
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$ 1,528
|
$348
|
$43
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$ 1,231
|
$1,142
|
$2,008
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$ 7,993
|
$948
|
$1,098
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$ 2,351
|
$8,098
|
$3,410
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$ 83,226
|
$45,196
|
$10,380
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$ 260
|
$785
|
$111
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$ 1,913
|
$202
|
$60
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
$ 64,012
|
$14,041
|
n/a
|
Name, Age
and Address |
Position
held with Funds or Trust |
Length
of Time
Served
|
Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years |
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
|
Other Directorships
Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees
|
|||||
Michael G. Mosley
Age: 62 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 7/10
|
Owner of Commercial Realty Services (real estate) since 2004.
|
28
|
None.
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
Age: 79 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 9/10
|
Senior Partner, Community Financial Institutions Consulting (financial consulting) since 1999; Partner, Pikar Properties (real estate) since 2001.
|
28
|
Independent Trustee of World Funds Trust for its twelve series, Gardner Lewis Investment Trust for its two series, Vertical Capital Investors Trust for its two series and Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for its one series (all registered investment companies).
|
Name, Age
and Address |
Position
held with Funds or Trust |
Length
of Time
Served
|
Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years |
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
|
Other Directorships
Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
James H. Speed, Jr.
Age: 62 |
Independent Trustee, Chairman
|
Trustee since 7/09, Chair since 5/12
|
President and CEO of NC Mutual Insurance Company (insurance company) since 2003.
|
28
|
Independent Trustee of the Brown Capital Management Mutual Funds for its three series, Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for its one series, and Centaur Mutual Funds Trust for its one series (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 Nottingham Investment Trust II for its four series from 2000 until 2010 and New Providence Investment Trust for its one series from 2009 until 2011 (registered investment company).
|
J. Buckley Strandberg
Age: 55 |
Independent Trustee
|
Since 7/09
|
President of Standard Insurance and Realty (insurance and property management) since 1982.
|
28
|
None.
|
Other Officers
|
|||||
Katherine M. Honey
Age: 41 |
President and Principal Executive Officer
|
Since 05/15
|
EVP of The Nottingham Company since 2008.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Matthew J. Beck
Age: 26 |
Secretary
|
Since 05/15
|
General Counsel of the Nottingham Company since 2014.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Ashley E. Harris
Age: 31 |
Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and Principal Financial Officer
|
Since 05/15
|
Fund Accounting Manager and Financial Reporting, The Nottingham Company since 2008.
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Name, Age
and Address |
Position
held with Funds or Trust |
Length
of Time
Served
|
Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years |
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
|
Other Directorships
Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
John Canning
Age: 43 |
Chief Compliance Officer
|
Since 8/14
|
Managing Director, Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC (2011-present). Formerly, Director of Mutual Fund Administration of Nationwide Fund Group (2008-2011).
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Name of Trustee
|
Fund
|
Dollar Range of Equity
Securities in the Fund
|
Aggregate Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in All
Funds Overseen or to be
Overseen by Trustee in
Family of Investment
Companies*
|
Michael G. Mosley
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
||
A
|
Name of Trustee
|
Fund
|
Dollar Range of Equity
Securities in the Fund
|
Aggregate Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in All
Funds Overseen or to be
Overseen by Trustee in
Family of Investment
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
||
A
|
|||
James H. Speed, Jr.
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
||
A
|
|||
J. Buckley Strandberg
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
||
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
||
A
|
Name of Trustee
|
Aggregate
Compensation From
each Fund
|
Pension or
Retirement Benefits
Accrued As Part of
Fund Expenses
|
Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement
|
Total Compensation
From Funds and
Fund Complex Paid
to Trustees
|
Independent Trustees
|
||||
Michael G. Mosley
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 41,054.90
|
Theo H. Pitt, Jr.
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 41,054.90
|
James H. Speed, Jr.
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 41,054.90
|
J. Buckley Strandberg
|
$2,000
|
None
|
None
|
$ 41,054.90
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
69,261.483 Shares
|
65.80 % **
|
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
|
13,369.022 Shares
|
12.70 %
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
||
Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
698,773.593 Shares
|
81.37 % **
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
3,958.636 Shares
|
13.12%**
|
LPL Financial
Linda Proctor 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
1,872.170 Shares
|
6.21 %
|
LPL Financial
Susan Forintos 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
6,880.529 Shares
|
22.81 %
|
LPL Financial
Robert Kaczmarczyk 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
1,665.446 Shares
|
5.52 %
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
||
Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
1,250,110.362 Shares
|
84.76 % **
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
13,324.241 Shares
|
24.63 % **
|
LPL Financial
Linda Proctor 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
4,515.821 Shares
|
8.35 %
|
LPL Financial
Robert Kaczmarczyk 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
3,727.691 Shares
|
6.89 %
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
13,792.576 Shares
|
68.29 % **
|
The Hoffman Family Trust
Jerome J. Hoffman TTEE 2640 E. Barnett Road, Suite E 233 Medford, OR 97504 |
1,919.271 Shares
|
9.50 %
|
LPL Financial
St. Peter Michele 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
1,833.823 Shares
|
9.08 %
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
||
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
||
Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
944,876.504 Shares
|
19.89% **
|
Charles Schwab & Co, Inc.
101 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104 |
660,788.920 Shares
|
10.13%
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
||
Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
193,883.683 Shares
|
59.44 % **
|
Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
101 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104-4122 |
59,790.495 Shares
|
18.33 %
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
701.187 Shares
|
9.04%**
|
LPL Financial
Mary Whittaker 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
2,627.748 Shares
|
33.87 % *
|
Trust Company of America
PO Box 6503 Englewood, CO 80155 |
738.289 Shares
|
9.52 %
|
Patricia J Nathanson
6120 S Chanticleer Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 |
693.662 Shares
|
8.94 %
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
7,638.608 Shares
|
31.37 % **
|
LPL Financial
Linda Proctor 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
1,777.693 Shares
|
7.30 %
|
LPL Financial
Robert Kaczmarczyk 9785 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1968 |
1,479.355 Shares
|
6. 07 %
|
Patricia J Nathanson
6120 S Chanticleer Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 |
1,461.376 Shares
|
6.00 %
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
||
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
||
Institutional Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
778,379.084 Shares
|
19.16 % **
|
Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
101 Montgomery St San Francisco, CA 94104 |
796,170.544 Shares
|
19.60%
|
UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd, 5 th Floor Weehawken, NJ 07086 |
262,972.913 Shares
|
6.47%
|
Navellier/Milan Trust
2801 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 |
292,693.623 Shares
|
7.21%
|
Wendy Navellier
2801 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 |
458,853.952 Shares
|
11.30%
|
Advisor Class Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399 |
99,822.174 Shares
|
14.50 % **
|
UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd, 5 th Floor Weehawken, NJ 07086 |
79,367.539 Shares
|
11.53 %
|
Class P Shares
|
||
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
|
None
|
2015
|
|
Amount Paid
|
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$ 105,597
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$ 0
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$ 0
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$ 25,491
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$ 27,047
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$ 0
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$ 415,356
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$ 0
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$ 0
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
$ 213,187
|
2014
|
||
Fund
|
Amount Paid
|
Amount Waived by Advisor
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$101,061
|
$36,817 |
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$0
|
$0 |
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$37,164
|
$37,249 |
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$57,727
|
$53,934 |
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$30,058
|
$30,114 |
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$83,379
|
$49,262 |
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$248,018
|
$33,808 |
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$28,446
|
$14,083 |
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$14,358
|
$14,381 |
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
$52,614
|
$38,691 |
2013
|
||
Fund
|
Amount Paid
|
Amount Waived by Advisor
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$64,573
|
$33,036 |
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$0
|
$0 |
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$12,335
|
$12,250 |
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$15,811
|
$15,695 |
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$7,636
|
$7,580 |
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$32,410
|
$27,678 |
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$31,544
|
$14,415 |
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$1,709
|
$242 |
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$2,924
|
$2,901
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
n/a
|
n/a |
Name of
Portfolio Manager |
Fund
|
Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in the Fund |
Scott Chaisson
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth
Fund
|
A
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income
|
A
|
|
Tim Shanahan
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth
Fund
|
A
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
A
|
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income
|
A
|
|
Louis Navellier
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
G
|
Portfolio Manager
|
Registered Investment
Companies
|
Other Pooled Investment
Vehicles
|
Other Accounts
|
|||
Number of
Accounts
|
Total Assets
|
Number of
Accounts
|
Total Assets
|
Number of
Accounts
|
Total Assets
|
|
All Accounts
|
||||||
Scott Chaisson
|
0
|
$ 0
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$ 0
|
Tim Shanahan
|
0
|
$ 0
|
0
|
$0
|
721
|
$ 177.6m
|
Louis Navellier
|
1
|
$ 55.7 m
|
0
|
$0
|
2242
|
$ 1.09b
|
Accounts with Performance-Based Advisory Fee
|
||||||
Scott Chaisson
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$0
|
Tim Shanahan
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$0
|
Louis Navellier
|
0
|
$0
|
0
|
$0
|
81
|
$ 33.3m
|
Fund
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$ 23,531
|
$59,397
|
$82,653
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$ 13,553
|
$55,279
|
$66,608
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$ 13,549
|
$20,647
|
$6,852
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$ 22,438
|
$32,071
|
$8,784
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$ 22,753
|
$16,699
|
$4,242
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$ 11,983
|
$46,321
|
$18,005
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$ 52,759
|
$62,004
|
$7,635
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$ 11,981
|
$8,070
|
$957
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$ 12,051
|
$7,977
|
$1,625
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
$ 36,847
|
$13,154
|
n/a
|
Fund
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
$ 11,737
|
$9,840
|
$8,263
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
$ 8,057
|
$7,306
|
$7,795
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
$ 2,769
|
$798
|
$41
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
$ 6,305
|
$2,351
|
$43
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
$ 21,129
|
$794
|
$67
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
$ 1,317
|
$1,283
|
$227
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
$ 34,155
|
$2,988
|
$128
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
$ 1,416
|
$541
|
$7
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
$ 2,347
|
$297
|
$70
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
$ 21,776
|
$370
|
n/a
|
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-848.htm
|
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-800.htm
|
Cavalier Stable Income Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-801.htm
|
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-872.htm
|
Cavalier Hedged Income Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-854.htm
|
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-860.htm
|
Cavalier Hedged Equity Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-857.htm
|
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-851.htm
|
Cavalier Global Opportunities Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-863.htm
|
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
|
http://www.ncfunds.com/holdings/current-866.htm
|
·
|
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 Funds.
|
·
|
Securities that are listed on an exchange and which are not traded on the valuation date are valued at the bid price.
|
·
|
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.
|
·
|
Options are valued at the mean of the last quoted bid and ask prices at the time of valuation.
|
·
|
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.
|
·
|
Temporary cash investments with maturities of 60 days or less will be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
|
(1) | The Trust's Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy; and |
(2) | The Advisor's Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy, including a detailed description of the Advisor's specific proxy voting guidelines. |
1.
|
To make the proxy voting decisions for the Fund; and
|
2.
|
To assist the Fund in disclosing the Fund's proxy voting record as required by Rule 30b1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including providing the following information for each matter with respect to which the Fund was entitled to vote: (a) information identifying the matter voted on; (b) whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder; (c) whether and how the Fund cast its vote; and (d) whether the Fund cast its vote for or against management.
|
(i)
|
A copy of this Policy;
|
(ii)
|
Proxy statements received regarding the Fund's securities;
|
(iii)
|
Records of votes cast on behalf of the Fund; and
|
(iv)
|
A record of each shareholder request for proxy voting information and the Fund's response, including the date of the request, the name of the shareholder, and the date of the response.
|
A.
|
General
|
B.
|
Powers and Methods of Operation
|
●
|
Cavalier provides investment advice to a publicly traded company (an "Issuer").
|
●
|
Cavalier receives a proxy solicitation from that Issuer, or from a competitor of that Issuer;
|
●
|
Cavalier provides investment advice to an officer or director of an Issuer.
|
●
|
Cavalier receives a proxy solicitation from that Issuer, or from a competitor of that Issuer;
|
●
|
Cavalier or an affiliate has a financial interest in the outcome of a proxy vote, such as when Cavalier is asked to vote on a change in Rule 12b-1 fees paid by a mutual fund to investment advisers, including Cavalier;
|
●
|
An issuer or some other third party offers Cavalier or an Employee compensation in exchange for voting a proxy in a particular way;
|
●
|
An Employee, or a member of an Employee's household, has a personal or business relationship with an Issuer. Cavalier receives a proxy solicitation from that Issuer; and
|
●
|
Cavalier or its Employees have a short position in an Issuer, but Cavalier's Clients have a long position in the same Issuer. Cavalier receives a proxy solicitation from the Issuer.
|
●
|
With respect to clients that are registered investment companies, the Advisor will notify the client of the conflict and will vote the client's shares in accordance with the client's instructions; and
|
●
|
With respect to other clients, the Advisor will vote the proxy in accordance with the specifics of the Voting Guidelines (if addressed in the Voting Guidelines) or may abstain (if not addressed in the Voting Guidelines).
|
●
|
The Issuer's name;
|
●
|
The security's ticker symbol or CUSIP, as applicable;
|
●
|
The shareholder meeting date;
|
●
|
The number of shares that Cavalier voted;
|
●
|
A brief identification of the matter voted on;
|
●
|
Whether the matter was proposed by the Issuer or a security-holder;
|
●
|
Whether Cavalier casts a vote;
|
●
|
How Cavalier casts its vote (for the proposal, against the proposal, or abstain); and
|
●
|
Whether Cavalier casts its vote with or against management.
|
1.
|
Cavalier has followed the Trust's and the Advisor's Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policies in voting proxies on behalf of the Funds.
|
2.
|
If there have been any material issues or other items to report with respect to the Trust's and Advisor's Proxy Voting Policies.
|
1.
|
Annual filing due date.
The Trust must file Form N-PX annually by August 31 for the previous twelve month period beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
|
2.
|
Information required by Form N-PX.
The Adviser's operations personnel is responsible for collecting and sending to the Trust the following information on Form N-PX for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which a Fund was entitled to vote:
|
a.
|
the name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
|
b.
|
the exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
|
c.
|
the CUSIP number for the portfolio security;
|
d.
|
the shareholder meeting date;
|
e.
|
a brief identification of the matter voted on;
|
f.
|
whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
|
g.
|
whether the Fund cast its vote on the matter;
|
h.
|
how the Fund cast its vote (for example, for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
|
i.
|
whether the Fund cast its vote for and against management.
|
3.
|
Form N-PX signatures.
Form N-PX is required to be signed by an executive officer of the Trust.
|
4.
|
Filing of Form N-PX.
The Trust is responsible for filing Form N-PX electronically via EDGAR.
|
●
|
Monitor for the initiation of any class action or other litigation involving any past or current holdings of client accounts;
|
●
|
Advise about "Proofs of Claims" or settlement elections; or
|
●
|
Prepare, file, or otherwise process "Proofs of Claims" or settlement elections, other than to confirm, upon a client's request, past account holdings of specific securities.
|
4. | Any document Navellier created that was material to making a decision how to vote proxies or that memorializes that decision; |
5. | A copy of each written request from a client for information on how Navellier voted such client's proxies and a copy of any written response; |
6. | Without limiting its obligations to its clients regarding proxy voting, Navellier may use a third party proxy voting service for certain recordkeeping requirements. |
(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 Goodwood Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(d)(2)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Dynamic Growth Fund.
49
|
(d)(3)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
49
|
(d)(4)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
49
|
(d)(5)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and FolioMetrix, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
49
|
(d)(6)
|
Interim Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Compass Capital Corporation, as investment advisor for the Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund and Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund.
65
|
(d)(7)
|
Interim Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Canter Compass Investments, Inc., doing business as Cavalier Investments, as investment advisor for the Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund and Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund.
65
|
(d)(8)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between FolioMetrix, LLC and Forward Management, LLC, as investment sub-advisor for the
Rx Dividend Income Fund.
28
|
(d)(9)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between FolioMetrix, LLC and Navellier & Associates, Inc. as investment sub-advisor for the
Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(d)(10)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Roumell Asset Management, LLC, as investment advisor for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
5
|
(d)(11)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Navigator Money Management, Inc., as investment advisor for the Sector Rotation Fund.
7
|
(d)(12)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Sentinel Capital Solutions, as investment advisor for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(d)(13)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, as investment advisor for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(d)(14)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement, as amended, between Registrant and Arin Risk Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
17
|
(d)(15)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, Inc.
, as investment advisor for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
18
|
(d)(16)
|
Amended Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
, as investment advisor for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
|
(d)(17)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
and
Horizons West Capital Management, LLC,
as investment sub-advisor for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund (formerly known as the Prophecy Alpha Trading Fund)
.
34
|
(d)(18)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and
QCI Asset Management, Inc.,
as investment advisor for the QCI Balanced Fund.
38
|
(d)(19)
|
Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc
,
as investment advisor for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(d)(20)
|
Advisory Agreement between Registrant and SF Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, and SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund.
58
|
(d)(21)
|
Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between
SF Advisors, LLC
and
Logan Circle Partners, L.P.,
as investment sub-advisor for the
SF Group Funds
.
63
|
(e)
|
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Capital Investment Group, Inc., as distributor for each series of the Trust.
65
|
(f)
|
Not Applicable.
|
(g)
|
Custody Agreement between the Registrant, UMB Bank, n.a., and The Nottingham Company.
58
|
(h)(1)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(h)(2)
|
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the RiskX Funds.
49
|
(h)(3)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
49
|
(h)(4)
|
Amended Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
29
|
(h)(5)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for The Sector Rotation Fund.
37
|
(h)(6)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(h)(7)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(h)(8)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
41
|
(h)(9)
|
Amended Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy.
61
|
(h)(10)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
QCI Balanced Fund.
36
|
(h)(11)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(h)(12)
|
Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement between the Registrant and The Nottingham Company, as administrator for the
SF Group Funds.
58
|
(h)(13)
|
Dividend Disbursing and Transfer Agent Agreement between the Registrant and Nottingham Shareholder Services, LLC, as transfer agent for the Registrant.
65
|
(h)(14)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Sentinel Capital Solutions
as investment advisor for the
SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
.
21
|
(h)(15)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC
,
as investment advisor for the
Crescent Funds
.
11
|
(h)(16)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
FolioMetrix, LLC., as investment advisor for the Rx Dynamic Growth Fund, Rx Dynamic Total Return,
Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, Rx Premier Managers Fund and Rx Fundamental Growth Fund
.
51
|
(h)(17)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Compass Capital Corporation, as investment advisor for the Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund and Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund.
65
|
(h)(18)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Canter Compass Investments, Inc. doing business as Cavalier Investments, as investment advisor for the Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund and Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund.
65
|
(h)(19)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
QCI Asset Management, Inc., as investment advisor for the
QCI Balanced Fund
.
38
|
(h)(20)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc as investment advisor for the
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
.
62
|
(h)(21)
|
Expense Limitation Agreement between Registrant and SF Advisors, LLC, as investment advisor for the
SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, and SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund.
63
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(h)(22)
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Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, LLC as investment advisor for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
61
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(h)(23)
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Amended Operating Plan between Roumell Asset Management, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
29
|
(h)(24)
|
Amended and Restated Operating Plan between FolioMetrix, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
28
|
(h)(25)
|
Operating Plan between FolioMetrix, LLC and The Nottingham Company for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(h)(26)
|
Operating Plan between Navigator Money Management, Inc. and The Nottingham Company.
37
|
(h)(27)
|
Operating Plan between Goodwood Advisors, LLC and The Nottingham Company for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(h)(28)
|
Operating Plan between Arin Risk Advisors, LLC and The Nottingham Company.
15
|
(h)(29)
|
Amended Operating Plan between
CV Investment Advisors, LLC
and The Nottingham Company for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
34
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(i)
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Opinion and Consent of counsel.
8
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(j)
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Consent of BBD, LLP, independent public accountants.
65
|
(k)
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Not applicable.
|
(l)(1)
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Initial Subscription Agreement for the Rx Dynamic Growth Fund and the Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
3
|
(l)(2)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
13
|
(l)(3)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
14
|
(l)(4)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Crescent Funds.
13
|
(l)(5)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
20
|
(l)(6)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
20
|
(l)(7)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
20
|
(l)(8)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
Horizons West Multi-Strategy Hedged Income Fund
.
43
|
(l)(9)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the QCI Balanced Fund.
43
|
(l)(10)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(l)(11)
|
Initial Subscription Agreement for the
SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, and SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund.
58
|
(m)(1)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund.
39
|
(m)(2)
|
Amended Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
27
|
(m)(3)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Dynamic Growth Fund.
6
|
(m)(4)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Dynamic Total Return Fund.
6
|
(m)(5)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Non Traditional Fund, Rx High Income Fund, Rx Traditional Equity Fund, Rx Traditional Fixed Income Fund, Rx Tactical Rotation Fund, Rx Tax Advantaged Fund, Rx Dividend Income Fund, and Rx Premier Managers Fund.
16
|
(m)(6)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Rx Fundamental Growth Fund.
30
|
(m)(7)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund and Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund.
65
|
(m)(8)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
10
|
(m)(9)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(m)(10)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
41
|
(m)(11)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
.
25
|
(m)(12)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the QCI Balanced Fund.
36
|
(m)(13)
|
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund.
40
|
(n)(1)
|
Amended Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
27
|
(n)(2)
|
Amended Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the RiskX Funds.
51
|
(n)(3)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Crescent Funds.
11
|
(n)(4)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
15
|
(n)(5)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy.
25
|
(n)(6)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the
QCI Balanced Fund.
38
|
(n)(7)
|
Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for the Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
Fund.
39
|
(o)
|
Reserved.
|
(p)(1)
|
Code of Ethics for the Registrant.
2
|
(p)(2)
|
Code of Ethics for FolioMetrix, LLC, investment advisor to the RiskX Funds.
3
|
(p)(3)
|
Code of Ethics for Canter Compass Investments, Inc., investment advisors to the Cavalier Funds.
65
|
(p)(4)
|
Code of Ethics for Roumell Asset Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund.
53
|
(p)(5)
|
Code of Ethics for Grimaldi Portfolio Solutions, Inc., investment advisor to The Sector Rotation Fund.
55
|
(p)(6)
|
Code of Ethics for Sentinel Capital Solutions, investment advisor to the SCS Tactical Allocation Fund.
52
|
(p)(7)
|
Code of Ethics for Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, investment advisor to the Crescent Funds.
60
|
(p)(8)
|
Code of Ethics for Arin Risk Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
.
59
|
(p)(9)
|
Code of Ethics for
Deschutes Portfolio Strategies, Inc.
, investment advisor to the
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Strategy
.
44
|
(p)(10)
|
Code of Ethics for
Goodwood Advisors, LLC
, investment advisor to the
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
.
39
|
(p)(11)
|
Code of Ethics for
Forward Management, LLC,
investment sub-advisor to the Rx Dividend Income
Fund.
23
|
(p)(12)
|
Code of Ethics for Navellier & Associates, Inc., investment sub-advisor to the Rx Fundamental Growth
Fund
.
30
|
(p)(13)
|
Code of Ethics for QCI Asset Management, Inc., investment advisor to the QCI Balanced
Fund
.
56
|
(p)(14)
|
Code of Ethics for Sirius Funds Advisors, Inc., investment advisor to the Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation
Fund
.
62
|
(p)(15)
|
Code of Ethics for SF Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the
SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, and SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund.
50
|
(p)(16)
|
Code of Ethics for Logan Circle Partners, L.P., investment sub-advisor to the
SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund, and SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund.
50
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(q)
|
Copy of Power of Attorney.
40
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1. | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 26, 2009. |
2.
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Incorporated herein by reference to
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed
on July 24, 2009.
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3.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 19, 2009.
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4.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 26, 2010.
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5.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2010.
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6.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 19, 2010.
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7.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 27, 2011.
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8.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2011.
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9.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2011.
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10.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 4, 2011.
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11.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 55 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 14, 2011.
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12.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 1, 2011.
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13.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 29, 2011.
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14.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 30, 2012.
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15.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 4, 2012.
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16.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 7, 2012.
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17.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 12, 2012.
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18.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 69 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 31, 2012.
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19.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 71 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 29, 2012.
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20.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 80 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 22, 2012.
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21.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 91 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 31, 2012.
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22.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 92 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 15, 2013.
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23.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 93 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 15, 2013.
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24.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 98 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 4, 2013.
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25.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 100 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on March 15, 2013.
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26.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on April 4, 2013.
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27.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 24, 2013.
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28.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 17, 2013.
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29.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 130 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 23, 2013.
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30.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 134 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 2, 2013.
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31.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 136 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 13, 2013.
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32.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 147 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2013.
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33.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 148 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2013.
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34.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 151 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 11, 2013.
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35.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 156 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 24, 2013.
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36.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 160 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 15, 2013.
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37.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 166 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 28, 2014.
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38.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 167 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 29, 2014.
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39.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 170 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 16, 2014.
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40.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 171 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 19, 2014.
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41.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 172 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 30, 2014.
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42.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 15, 2014.
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43.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 175 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 29, 2014.
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44.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 176 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 29, 2014.
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45.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 177 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 1, 2014.
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46.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 178 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 8, 2014.
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47.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 180 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 15, 2014.
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48.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 186 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 29, 2014.
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49.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 186 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 29, 2014.
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50.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 187 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 10, 2014.
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51.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 190 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 11, 2014.
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52.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 192 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 29, 2014.
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53.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 193 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 29, 2014.
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54.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 196 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 6, 2015.
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55.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 197 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 28, 2015.
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56.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 198 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 28, 2015.
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57.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 204 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 27, 2015.
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58.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 206 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on March 24, 2015.
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59.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 208 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 29, 2015.
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60.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 210 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 29, 2015.
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61.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 211 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 29, 2015.
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62.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 212 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on July 29, 2015.
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63.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 216 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 28, 2015.
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64.
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Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 218 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 28, 2015.
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65.
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Filed herewith
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(a) | Capital Investment Group, Inc. is underwriter and distributor for Arin Large Cap Theta Fund, Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund, Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund, Crescent Strategic Income Fund, Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund, Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy, QCI Balanced Fund, Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund, Cavalier Dividend Income Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund, Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund, Cavalier High Income Fund, Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund, Cavalier Non Traditional Fund, Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund, Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund, Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund, SCS Tactical Allocation Fund , Sector Rotation Fund, Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund, SF Group Core Plus Fund, SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund, SF Group High Yield Fund, SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund and SF Group Short Duration 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)
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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. |
1. | Appointment. The Trust appoints the Advisor as investment advisor to the Funds, each a series of the Trust, for the period and on the terms set forth in this Interim 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 Funds. |
(a) | Services. The Advisor agrees to perform the following services for the Funds and Trust: |
(i) | Manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Funds; |
(ii) | Continuously review, supervise, and administer the investment program of the Funds; |
(iii) | Determine, in its discretion, the securities to be purchased, retained, or sold (and implement those decisions) with respect to the Funds; |
(iv) | Provide the Funds and Trust with records concerning the Advisor's activities under this Interim Agreement which the Funds 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 Funds. 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 Funds and its other clients and that the total commission paid by the Funds will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Funds 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 Funds and Trust under this Interim Agreement shall be the property of the Funds and Trust and, upon request therefore, the Advisor shall surrender to the Funds 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 Investment Advisers Act of 1940, adopt and implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 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 daily average net assets of each Fund, computed at the end of each month and payable within five business days thereafter, based upon the schedule attached hereto as Appendix A. |
4. | Limitation of Liability; Indemnification. The Advisor assumes no responsibility under this Interim 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 Funds or Trust in connection with the matters to which this Interim 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 Interim 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 of 1940 or the Securities Act of 1933, 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. |
5. | Status of Advisor. The services of the Advisor to the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds. 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 Funds in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Funds or Trust. Nothing in this Interim 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. |
6. | Liability of Shareholders. Notice is hereby given that, as provided by applicable law, the obligations of or arising out of this Interim 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 corporation duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Massachusetts and is fully authorized to enter into this Interim 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 Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and shall maintain such registration in effect at all times during the term of this Interim 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 Interim 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 of 1940; (iii) shares of the Funds are (or will be) registered for offer and sale to the public under the Securities Act of 1933; and (iv) such registrations will be kept in effect during the term of this Interim 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 Interim Agreement shall remain in effect for a term of 150 days from the effective date, provided that: |
(a). | The Trust may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Interim Agreement upon 10 calendar days' written notice of a decision to terminate this Interim Agreement by (i) the Trust's trustees; or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Funds; |
(b). | The Interim Agreement shall immediately terminate in the event of its assignment (within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder); |
(c). | The Advisor may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Interim Agreement upon 60 calendar days' written notice to the Funds and Trust; and |
(d). | The Interim Agreement shall terminate immediately upon approval by the Funds' shareholders of a new investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Advisor. |
10. | Amendment of Interim Agreement. No provision of this Interim 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 Interim Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Funds' outstanding voting securities (as defined in the Investment Company Act). |
11. | Applicable Law. This Interim 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 Interim Agreement solely on behalf of the Funds. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (i) no breach of any term of this Interim Agreement shall create a right or obligation with respect to any series of the Trust other than the Funds; (ii) under no circumstances shall the Advisor have the right to set off claims relating to the Funds by applying property of any other series of the Trust; and (iii) the business and contractual relationships created by this Interim Agreement, consideration for entering into this Interim Agreement, and the consequences of such relationship and consideration relate solely to the Funds. |
13. | Severability. If any provision of this Interim Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule, or otherwise, the remainder of this Interim Agreement shall not be affected thereby. |
14. | Miscellaneous. The captions in this Interim 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. |
Starboard Investment Trust
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Investment Advisory Fee
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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2.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier High Income Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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1. | Appointment. The Trust appoints the Advisor as investment advisor to the Funds, each a series of the Trust, for the period and on the terms set forth in this Interim 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 Funds. |
(a) | Services. The Advisor agrees to perform the following services for the Funds and Trust: |
(i) | Manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Funds; |
(ii) | Continuously review, supervise, and administer the investment program of the Funds; |
(iii) | Determine, in its discretion, the securities to be purchased, retained, or sold (and implement those decisions) with respect to the Funds; |
(iv) | Provide the Funds and Trust with records concerning the Advisor's activities under this Interim Agreement which the Funds 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 Funds. 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 Funds and its other clients and that the total commission paid by the Funds will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Funds 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 Funds and Trust under this Interim Agreement shall be the property of the Funds and Trust and, upon request therefore, the Advisor shall surrender to the Funds 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 Investment Advisers Act of 1940, adopt and implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 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 daily average net assets of each Fund, computed at the end of each month and payable within five business days thereafter, based upon the schedule attached hereto as Appendix A. |
4. | Limitation of Liability; Indemnification. The Advisor assumes no responsibility under this Interim 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 Funds or Trust in connection with the matters to which this Interim 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 Interim 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 of 1940 or the Securities Act of 1933, 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. |
5. | Status of Advisor. The services of the Advisor to the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds. 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 Funds in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Funds or Trust. Nothing in this Interim 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. |
6. | Liability of Shareholders. Notice is hereby given that, as provided by applicable law, the obligations of or arising out of this Interim 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 corporation duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Massachusetts and is fully authorized to enter into this Interim 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 Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and shall maintain such registration in effect at all times during the term of this Interim 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 Interim 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 of 1940; (iii) shares of the Funds are (or will be) registered for offer and sale to the public under the Securities Act of 1933; and (iv) such registrations will be kept in effect during the term of this Interim 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 Interim Agreement shall remain in effect for a term of 150 days from the effective date, provided that: |
(a). | The Trust may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Interim Agreement upon 10 calendar days' written notice of a decision to terminate this Interim Agreement by (i) the Trust's trustees; or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Funds; |
(b). | The Interim Agreement shall immediately terminate in the event of its assignment (within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder); |
(c). | The Advisor may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Interim Agreement upon 60 calendar days' written notice to the Funds and Trust; and |
(d). | The Interim Agreement shall terminate immediately upon approval by the Funds' shareholders of a new investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Advisor. |
10. | Amendment of Interim Agreement. No provision of this Interim 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 Interim Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Funds' outstanding voting securities (as defined in the Investment Company Act). |
11. | Applicable Law. This Interim 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 Interim Agreement solely on behalf of the Funds. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (i) no breach of any term of this Interim Agreement shall create a right or obligation with respect to any series of the Trust other than the Funds; (ii) under no circumstances shall the Advisor have the right to set off claims relating to the Funds by applying property of any other series of the Trust; and (iii) the business and contractual relationships created by this Interim Agreement, consideration for entering into this Interim Agreement, and the consequences of such relationship and consideration relate solely to the Funds. |
13. | Severability. If any provision of this Interim Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule, or otherwise, the remainder of this Interim Agreement shall not be affected thereby. |
14. | Miscellaneous. The captions in this Interim 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. |
Starboard Investment Trust
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Investment Advisory Fee
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier High Income Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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1.00%
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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0.90%
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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0.45%
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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(i) | subject to the supervision of the Trustee's and the Advisor, the Sub-Advisor will provide a continuous investment program for the portion of the Fund's portfolio allocated to the Sub-Advisor by the Advisor and determine the composition of the assets of the Fund's portfolio, including determination of the purchase, retention, or sale of the securities, cash, and other investments contained in such portion of the Fund's portfolio; |
(ii) | select brokers and dealers to execute the purchase and/or sale, consistent with the Sub-Advisor's duty to seek "best execution" on behalf of the Fund, of portfolio securities of the Fund; |
(iii) | provide the Advisor and the Fund with such records concerning the Sub-Advisor's activities under this Agreement as the Advisor and the Fund may request from time to time or as otherwise required by applicable law; and |
(iv) | render regular reports to the Advisor and the Trustees concerning the Sub-Advisor's discharge of the foregoing responsibilities. |
STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST | |
By: | /s/Jack E. Brinson |
Print Name: | Jack E. Brinson |
Title: | Chairman |
CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | |
By: | /s/Richard K. Bryant |
Print Name: | Richard K/ Bryant |
Title: | President |
1.
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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4.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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Cavalier High Income Fund
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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Cavalier Tradition Fixed Income Fund
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Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund
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Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund
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Crescent Strategic Income Fund
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Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
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Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
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QCI Balanced Fund
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Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
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SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
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The Sector Rotation Fund
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Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
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SF Group Core Plus Fund
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SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund
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SF Group High Yield Fund
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SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
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SF Group Short Duration Fixed Income Fund
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SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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UMB BANK, N.A.
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THE NOTTINGHAM COMPANY
Solely In Its Role As Payor Per Section 11
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Title: Chief Operating Officer
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Date: 9/19/11
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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UMB BANK, N.A.
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Name: Jack E. Brinson
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Name: Bonnie L. Johnson
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Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
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Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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QCI Balanced Fund
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Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
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Cavalier High Income Fund
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SF Group Core Plus Fund
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund
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SF Group High Yield Fund
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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SF Group Short Duration Fund
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Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund
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Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
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Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund
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The Sector Rotation Fund
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Crescent Strategic Income Fund
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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Title: Chairman
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Starboard Investment Trust
By:
/s/ Jack E. Brinson
Name: Jack E. Brinson
Title: Chairman
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UMB Bank, n.a.
By:
/s/ Bonnie L. Johnson
Name: Bonnie L. Johnson
Title: Vice President
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
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Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
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Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
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Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
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Cavalier High Income Fund
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SF Group Core Plus Fund
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Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund
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Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
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Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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SF Group Select Growth Equities Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
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Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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The Sector Rotation Fund
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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UMB BANK, N.A.
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
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Title: | Independent Trustee adn Chairman |
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NOTTINGHAM SHAREHOLDER SERVICES, LLC
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Title: | Managing Member |
(1) | Process new accounts. |
(2) | Process purchases of Fund shares, both initial and subsequent in accordance with conditions set forth in the Fund's prospectus. |
(3) | Transfer shares of capital stock to an existing account or to a new account upon receipt of required documentation in good order. |
(4) | Distribute dividends and/or capital gain distributions. This includes disbursement as cash or reinvestment and to change the disbursement option at the request of shareholders. |
(5) | Process exchanges between funds (process and direct purchase/redemption and initiate new account or process to existing account). |
(6) | Make miscellaneous changes to records, including, but not necessarily limited to, address changes and changes in plans (such as systematic withdrawal, dividend reinvestment, etc.). |
(7) | Prepare and mail a year-to-date confirmation and statement as each transaction is recorded in a shareholder account as follows: original to shareholder. Duplicate confirmations to be available on request within current year. |
(8) | Handle telephone calls and correspondence in reply to shareholder requests except those items otherwise set forth herein. |
(9) | Daily control and reconciliation of Fund shares. |
(10) | Prepare address labels or confirmations for four reports to shareholders per year. |
(11) | Mail and tabulate proxies for one Meeting of Shareholders annually, including preparation of certified shareholder list and daily report to Fund management, if required. |
(12) | Prepare, with the assistance of the Trust's accountants, and mail annual Form 1099 and 5498 to shareholders to whom dividends or distributions are paid, with a copy for the IRS. |
(13) | Provide readily obtainable data that may from time to time be requested for audit purposes. |
(14) | Replace lost or destroyed checks. |
(15) | Continuously maintain all records for active and closed accounts according to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and regulations provided thereunder. |
1.
Arin Large Cap Theta Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Wirehouse Class Shares
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Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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3.
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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4.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Share
c.
Class P Shares
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5.
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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6.
Cavalier High Income Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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7.
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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8.
Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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9.
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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10.
Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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11.
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
c.
Class P Shares
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12.
Crescent Large Cap Macro Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
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13.
Crescent Mid Cap Macro Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
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14.
Crescent Strategic Income Fund
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Advisor Class Shares
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15.
Goodwood SMID Cap Discovery Fund
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16.
Matisse Discounted Closed-End Fund Strategy
a.
Institutional Class Shares
b.
Class A Shares
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17.
QCI Balanced Fund
a.
Institutional Class
b.
Retail Share Class
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18.
Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund
a.
Class A Shares
b.
Institutional Class Shares
c.
Class C Shares
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19.
SCS Tactical Allocation Fund
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20.
The Sector Rotation Fund
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21.
Sirius S&P Strategic Large-Cap Allocation Fund
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22.
SF Group Core Plus Fund
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23.
SF Group Corporate Fixed Income Fund
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24.
SF Group High Yield Fund
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25.
SF Group Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
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26.
SF Group Short Duration Fund
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27.
SF Group Growth Equities Fund
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1.
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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2.
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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3.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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4.
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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5.
Cavalier High Income Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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6.
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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7.
Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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8.
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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9.
Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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10.
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
a.
Class P Shares
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Expense Limitation.
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Applicable Expense Limit.
Each Fund has set an Operating Expense Limit, outlined below and stated in Appendix A. Applicable Expense shall be defined as the aggregate expenses of every character, including but not limited to investment advisory fees of the Advisor, fees and expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses but excluding those expenses and other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of each Fund's business, and amounts, if any, payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940) incurred by each Fund in any fiscal year. These expenses, except for acquired fund fees and expenses, are typically shown on the financial statements of the Fund(s) and classified as the Fund Operating Expenses.
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Due from Advisor Reimbursement
. To the extent that the Fund Operating Expenses exceed the Operating Expense Limit, as defined in Section 1(b) below, such excess amount (the "Excess Amount") shall be the liability of the Advisor. Those expenses incurred on behalf of the Fund and the Advisor, particularly those expenses advanced on the Advisor's behalf for Fund marketing and distribution, shall also be the liability of the Advisor and payable to the party advancing such expenses on the Advisor's behalf. Marketing expenses are specifically excluded as being deemed a liability of any party other than the Advisor. In determining the Fund Operating Expenses, expenses that each Fund would have incurred but did not actually pay because of expense offset or brokerage/services arrangements shall be added to the aggregate expenses so as not to benefit the Advisor.
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(c)
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Expense Limit Calculation.
Each Fund's maximum operating expense limits
in any year shall be calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. The fee shall be calculated as of the last business day of each month based upon the average daily net assets of each Fund determined in the manner described in the Funds' Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. For purposes of the Operating Expense Limit, that calculation shall include all the expenses directly charged to the net asset value of each Fund, plus the expenses charged to the underlying investment company investments held by each Fund during the period of calculation.
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(d)
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Method of Computation.
To determine the Advisor's liability with respect to the Excess Amount, each month each Funds Operating Expenses shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses for any month exceeds the Operating Expense Limit of a Fund, the Advisor shall first waive or reduce its investment advisory fee for such month by an amount sufficient to reduce the annualized Fund Operating Expenses to an amount no higher than the Operating Expense Limit. If the amount of the waived or reduced investment advisory fee for any such month is insufficient to pay the Excess Amount, the Advisor shall also remit to the Fund an amount that, together with the waived or reduced investment advisory fee, is sufficient to pay such Excess Amount.
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(e)
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Year-End Adjustment.
If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year, an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the amount of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Advisor to each Fund with respect to the previous fiscal year shall equal the Excess Amount.
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2.
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Term and Termination of Agreement.
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3.
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Miscellaneous.
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(a)
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Captions.
The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience only and in no other way define or delineate any 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 Trust or the Funds 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 Trust or the Funds.
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(c)
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Definitions.
Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including but not limited to the investment advisory fee, the computations of net asset values, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from the terms and provisions of the Advisory Agreement or the Investment Company Act of 1940, shall have the same meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement or the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
On behalf of Cavalier Funds |
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By:
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James H. Speed, Jr., Independent Trustee and Chairman
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Compass Capital Corporation
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By:
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Fund
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Institutional and
Advisor Class Shares
Operating Expense
Limit (Including Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) |
Class P Shares
Operating Expense
Limit (Including Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) |
1.
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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1.40%
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1.55%
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2.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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1.30%
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1.45%
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3.
Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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1.99%
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2.14%
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4.
Cavalier High Income Fund
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1.44%
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1.59%
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5.
Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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6.
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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7.
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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1.45%
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1.60%
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8.
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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1.88%
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2.03%
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9.
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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1.48%
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1.63%
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10.
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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1.
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Expense Limitation.
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(a)
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Applicable Expense Limit.
Each Fund has set an Operating Expense Limit, outlined below and stated in Appendix A. Applicable Expense shall be defined as the aggregate expenses of every character, including but not limited to investment advisory fees of the Advisor, fees and expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses but excluding those expenses and other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of each Fund's business, and amounts, if any, payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940) incurred by each Fund in any fiscal year. These expenses, except for acquired fund fees and expenses, are typically shown on the financial statements of the Fund(s) and classified as the Fund Operating Expenses.
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(b)
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Due from Advisor Reimbursement
. To the extent that the Fund Operating Expenses exceed the Operating Expense Limit, as defined in Section 1(b) below, such excess amount (the "Excess Amount") shall be the liability of the Advisor. Those expenses incurred on behalf of the Fund and the Advisor, particularly those expenses advanced on the Advisor's behalf for Fund marketing and distribution, shall also be the liability of the Advisor and payable to the party advancing such expenses on the Advisor's behalf. Marketing expenses are specifically excluded as being deemed a liability of any party other than the Advisor. In determining the Fund Operating Expenses, expenses that each Fund would have incurred but did not actually pay because of expense offset or brokerage/services arrangements shall be added to the aggregate expenses so as not to benefit the Advisor.
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(c)
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Expense Limit Calculation.
Each Fund's maximum operating expense limits
in any year shall be calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. The fee shall be calculated as of the last business day of each month based upon the average daily net assets of each Fund determined in the manner described in the Funds' Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. For purposes of the Operating Expense Limit, that calculation shall include all the expenses directly charged to the net asset value of each Fund, plus the expenses charged to the underlying investment company investments held by each Fund during the period of calculation.
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(d)
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Method of Computation.
To determine the Advisor's liability with respect to the Excess Amount, each month each Funds Operating Expenses shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses for any month exceeds the Operating Expense Limit of a Fund, the Advisor shall first waive or reduce its investment advisory fee for such month by an amount sufficient to reduce the annualized Fund Operating Expenses to an amount no higher than the Operating Expense Limit. If the amount of the waived or reduced investment advisory fee for any such month is insufficient to pay the Excess Amount, the Advisor shall also remit to the Fund an amount that, together with the waived or reduced investment advisory fee, is sufficient to pay such Excess Amount.
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(e)
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Year-End Adjustment.
If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year, an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the amount of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Advisor to each Fund with respect to the previous fiscal year shall equal the Excess Amount.
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2.
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Term and Termination of Agreement.
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3.
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Miscellaneous.
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(a)
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Captions.
The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience only and in no other way define or delineate any 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 Trust or the Funds 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 Trust or the Funds.
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(c)
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Definitions.
Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including but not limited to the investment advisory fee, the computations of net asset values, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from the terms and provisions of the Advisory Agreement or the Investment Company Act of 1940, shall have the same meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement or the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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STARBOARD INVESTMENT TRUST
On behalf of Cavalier Funds |
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By:
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James H. Speed, Jr., Independent Trustee and Chairman
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Canter Compass Investments, Inc.
d/b/a Cavalier Investments
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By:
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Fund
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Institutional and
Advisor Class Shares
Operating Expense
Limit (Including
Acquired Fund Fees
and Expenses)
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Class P Shares
Operating Expense
Limit (Including
Acquired Fund Fees
and Expenses)
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1.
Cavalier Dynamic Growth Fund
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1.40%
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1.55%
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2.
Cavalier Dynamic Total Return Fund
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1.30%
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1.45%
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3.
Cavalier Non Traditional Fund
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1.99%
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2.14%
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4.
Cavalier High Income Fund
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1.44%
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1.59%
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5.
Cavalier Traditional Equity Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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6.
Cavalier Traditional Fixed Income Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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7.
Cavalier Tactical Rotation Fund
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1.45%
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1.60%
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8.
Cavalier Dividend Income Fund
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1.88%
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2.03%
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9.
Cavalier Multi Strategist Fund
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1.48%
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1.63%
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10.
Cavalier Fundamental Growth Fund
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1.10%
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1.25%
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1. | Distribution and Servicing Activities. Subject to the supervision of the Trustees of the Trust, the Trust may, directly or indirectly, engage in any activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Advisor Class Shares of the Fund, which activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: |
(a) | payments to the Trust's distributor (the "Distributor") and to securities dealers and others in respect of the sale of Advisor Class Shares of the Fund; |
(b) | payment of compensation to and expenses of personnel (including personnel of organizations with which the Trust has entered into agreements related to this Plan) who engage in or support distribution of Advisor Class Shares of the Fund or who render shareholder support services not otherwise provided by the Trust's transfer agent, administrator, or custodian, including but not limited to, answering inquiries regarding the Trust, processing shareholder transactions, providing personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts, providing other shareholder liaison services, responding to shareholder inquiries, providing information on shareholder investments in the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund, and providing such other shareholder services as the Trust may reasonably request; |
(c) | formulation and implementation of marketing and promotional activities, including, but not limited to, direct mail promotions and television, radio, newspaper, magazine and other mass media advertising; |
(d) | preparation, printing, and distribution of sales literature; |
(e) | preparation, printing, and distribution of prospectuses and statements of additional information and reports of the Trust for recipients other than existing shareholders of the Trust; |
(f) | holding seminars and sales meetings designed to promote the distribution of Advisor Class Shares; |
(g) | obtaining information and providing explanations to wholesale and retail distributors of contracts regarding Fund investment objectives and policies and other information about the Fund, including the performance of the Fund; |
(h) | training sales personnel regarding the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund; and |
(i) | obtaining such information, analyses, and reports with respect to marketing and promotional activities as the Trust may, from time to time, deem advisable. |
2. | Maximum Expenditures. The expenditures to be made by the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund pursuant to this Plan and the basis upon which payment of such expenditures will be made shall be determined by the Trustees of the Trust, but in no event may such expenditures exceed an amount calculated at the rate of up to 1.00% (0.25% for service fees and 0.75% for distribution fees) per annum of the average daily net asset value of the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund for each year or portion thereof included in the period for which the computation is being made, elapsed since the inception of this Plan to the date of such expenditures. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may expenditures paid by the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund as service fees to any person who sells the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund exceed an amount calculated at the rate of 0.25% of the average annual net assets of such shares. Payments for distribution and shareholder servicing activities may be made directly by the Trust or to other persons with which the Trust has entered into agreements related to this Plan. |
(a) | This Plan shall become effective with respect to the Advisor Class Shares on the date that the Advisor Class Shares commences operation. |
(b) | Unless terminated as herein provided, this Plan shall continue in effect for one year from the effective date of the Plan for the Fund with respect to its Advisor Class Shares and shall continue in effect for successive periods of one year thereafter, but only so long as each such continuance is specifically approved by votes of a majority of both (i) the Trustees of the Trust and (ii) the Non‑Interested Trustees, cast at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. |
(c) | This Plan may be terminated at any time with respect to the Fund by a vote of a majority of the Non‑Interested Trustees or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Advisor Class Shares of the Fund as defined in the 1940 Act. |
4. | Amendments. No material amendment to this Plan shall be made unless: (a) it is approved in the manner provided for annual renewal of this Plan in Section 3(b) hereof; and (b) if the proposed amendment will increase materially the maximum expenditures permitted by Section 2 hereof, it is approved by a vote of the majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund. |
5. | Selection and Nomination of Trustees. While this Plan is in effect, the selection and nomination of the Non-Interested Trustees of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of such Non--Interested Trustees. |
6. | Quarterly Reports. The Trust's Distributor or an officer of the Trust shall provide to the Trustees of the Trust and the Trustees shall review quarterly a written report of the amounts expended pursuant to this Plan and any related agreement and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. |
7. | Recordkeeping. The Trust shall preserve copies of this Plan and any related agreement and all reports made pursuant to Section 6 hereof, for a period of not less than six years from the date of this Plan. Any such related agreement or such reports for the first two years will be maintained in an easily accessible place. |
8. | Limitation of Liability. Any obligations of the Trust hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or shareholders of the Trust personally, but shall bind only the assets and property of 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 ("Declaration of Trust") as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The execution of this Plan has been authorized by the Trustees, acting as such and not individually, and such authorization by such Trustees shall not 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 and property of the Trust as provided in the Trust's Declaration of Trust. |
(A)
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"Adviser" means Cavalier Investments, and any firm which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Adviser and any other firm adopting this Code.
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(B)
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"Access Person" means any director, officer, general partner, or Advisory Person of the Adviser or a Fund. Access Person shall not include:
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(1)
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disinterested Directors who are Access Persons solely by reason of being a Director of a Fund; or
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(2)
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Officers of a Fund who are Access Persons solely by reason of being an Officer of a Fund;
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if such Disinterested Directors and Officers do not, in connection with their regular functions or duties, obtain information regarding the purchase or sale of a security by that Fund prior to disclosure in a regular meeting of Directors.* |
(C)
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"Advisory Person" means
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(1)
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any employee of the Adviser or a Fund who, in connection with his/her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of a Covered Security by a Client, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommenda-tions with respect to such purchases or sales;
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(2)
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any natural person in a control relationship to the Adviser or a Fund who obtains information concerning recommendations made to such company with regard to the purchase of a Covered Security; or
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(3)
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any person who obtains information concerning any recommendations or executions of Client transactions in Covered Securities and has been designated by the Chief Compliance Officer as an Advisory Person.*
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* This Code requires the Chief Compliance Officer to maintain a list of all Access Persons and Advisory Persons and to provide these persons with notice of their status.
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(D)
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"Security held or to be Acquired by a Client" means:
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(1)
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any Covered Security which, within the most recent 15 days:
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(a)
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is or has been held by a Client; or
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(b)
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is being or has been seriously considered for purchase by a Client; and
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(2)
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any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Covered Security described in part (i) of this section section.
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A Covered Security is seriously considered for purchase by a Client when a recommendation to purchase or sell a Covered Security has been communicated to a portfolio manager for a Client and the portfolio manager is considering the recommendation. A Covered Security is not being seriously considered for purchase by a Client solely by reason of that Covered Security being subject to normal review procedures applicable to portfolio securities of the Client, or normal review procedures which are part of a general industrial or business study, review, survey or research or monitoring of securities markets.
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(E)
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"Beneficial Owner" shall be determined in the same manner as it would be in determining whether a person is subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder.
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(F) | "Client" means any party for whom the Adviser provides investment advisory services. Clients include Funds, whether or not the Adviser serves as the primary investment adviser or serves as sub-adviser. | ||
(G)
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"Chief Compliance Officer" or "CCO" shall mean an Adviser's designated Chief Compliance Officer or, in the case of such designated Chief Compliance Officer's unavailability or inability to act, any officer of the Adviser designated to act in such circumstances. | ||
(H) | "Control" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. | ||
(I)
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"Covered Security" means a security as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act , except that it does not include: (1) direct obligations of the Government of the United States, (2) banker's acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; and (3) shares issued by open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act other than funds advised by the Adviser.
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(J) | "Disinterested Director" means a director of a Fund who is not an "interested person" of the Fund within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. | ||
(K) | "Fund" means each investment company and for whom the Adviser serves as the investment adviser and manages such entities daily business affairs. | ||
(L) | "Limited Offering" means an offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2), Section 4(6), Rule 505, or Rule 506, | ||
(M)
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"Purchase or Sale of a Covered Security" includes,
inter alia
, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a Covered Security.
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(N)
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"Supervised Person" means any employee, director, officer, general partner, or Advisory Person of the Adviser.
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Section 2: Unlawful Actions
No Access Person, in connection with the purchase or sale of any Security Held or to be acquired by a Client shall
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(A)
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employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a Client;
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(B)
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make any untrue statement of a material fact (or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not misleading) to an Adviser employee making investment decisions or to an Adviser officer investigating securities transactions;
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(C)
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engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit to a Client; or
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(D)
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engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Client.
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Section 3: Prohibited Purchases and Sales
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(A)
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Pre-Clearing
. No Access Person shall, directly or indirectly, purchase or sell any Covered Security (or any security sold in a Limited Offering) in which such person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership without the prior approval of the CCO. The CCO shall pre-clear his personal transactions in any Covered Security (or any security sold in a Limited Offering) with a senior officer designated by Adviser.
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(B)
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Initial Public Offerings
. No Access Person shall acquire any Securities in an initial public offering.
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(C)
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Fifteen Day Trading Window
. No Access Person shall, directly or indirectly, purchase or sell any Covered Security in which he or she has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and which to his or her actual knowledge at the time of such purchase or sale is being seriously considered for purchase or sale by or for a Client, or is the subject of a pending buy or sell order by a Client, or is programmed for purchase or sale by or for a Client; or was purchased or sold by or for a Client within the fifteen (15) calendar day period preceding or following the purchase or sale by such Access Person.
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(D)
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Sanctions
. Upon discovering a violation of Section 3(A) of this Code, the CCO shall impose a fine in an amount he or she deems appropriate. Upon discovering a violation of Sections 2, 3(B) or 3(C) of this Code, the Adviser and the Board of Trustees of any Fund affected by such violation may impose such sanctions as each deems appropriate, including,
inter alia,
monetary sanctions, a letter of censure or suspension or termination of the employment of the violator, civil referral to the SEC or other civil regulatory authorities, or criminal referral.
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(E)
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For purposes of the prohibitions in Section 3 of this Code on purchases and sales of certain Securities, "directly or indirectly" shall be deemed to include within such prohibitions any transaction involving any other substantially similar Covered Securities of the same issuer, and any derivatives of such Covered Security.
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The rules contained in this Code apply to securities trading and information handled by Supervised Persons of Evermore Global Advisors. The law of insider trading is complicated and continuously developing. Individuals may be uncertain about the application of insider trading rules in some circumstances and any questions about insider trading rules should be addressed with the CCO. You must notify the CCO immediately if you have any reason to believe that insider trading has occurred or is about to occur.
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(B)
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Policy on Insider Trading
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No person to whom these procedures apply may trade, either personally or on behalf of others (such as Advisory Client accounts managed by Evermore Global Advisors), while in possession of material, nonpublic information, nor may any Supervised Person communicate material, nonpublic information to others in violation of the law.
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(1)
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Who is an Insider?
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Corporate insiders who possess material, nonpublic information about a corporation may be required either to disclose that information to the investing public or to refrain from passing such information along to others, trading in or recommending the purchase or sale of the corporation's securities. Similarly, as a general rule, those to whom corporate insiders "tip" material, nonpublic information must refrain from passing such information along to others, trading in or recommending the corporation's securities. In addition, under most circumstances, tipping or trading on material, nonpublic information about a tender offer may violate the rules of the SEC. Tipping may include spreading rumors about potential tender offers. For example, personnel may not pass along a rumor regarding a tender offer to those who are likely to trade on the information or further spread the rumor if the rumor emanated, directly or indirectly, from someone connected with the target, the offeror, or their respective officers, directors, partners, employees or persons acting on their behalf, even if such information was inadvertently communicated.
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(2)
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What is Material Information?
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The question of whether information is material is not always easily resolved. Generally, the courts have held that a fact is material if there is substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider the information "important" in making an investment decision. As such, material information would include information which would likely affect the market price of any securities, or which would likely be considered important by a reasonable investor in determining whether to buy, sell or hold such securities. Examples of material information may include the following:
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Significant dividend increases or decreases
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Significant earnings information or estimates
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Significant changes in earnings information or estimates previously released by a company
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Significant expansion or curtailment of operations
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Significant increases or declines in orders
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Significant merger, acquisition or divestiture proposals or agreements
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Significant new products or discoveries | |
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Extraordinary borrowing
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Major litigation | |
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Significant liquidity problems
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Extraordinary management developments
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Purchase or sale of substantial assets
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Capital restructuring, such as exchange offers | |
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Block and/or Restricted Securities transactions | |
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Material information also may relate to the market for a company's securities. Information about a significant order to purchase or sell securities may, in some contexts, be material. Prepublication information regarding reports in the financial press also may be material. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the criminal convictions of insider trading defendants who capitalized on prepublication information about The Wall Street Journal's "Heard on the Street" column.
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You should also be aware of the SEC's position that the term "material, nonpublic information" relates not only to issuers but also to Cavalier's securities recommendations and client securities holdings and transactions.
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(3)
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What is Nonpublic Information?
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Information is "nonpublic" if it has not been disclosed generally to the investing public. Information is made public if it has been broadly disseminated and made available to the general public by publication in the newspapers or other media or if it has been the subject of a press release addressing the general investing public. However, information is not necessarily made public merely because such information is communicated through rumors or other unofficial statements in the marketplace.
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(4)
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Identifying Inside Information
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Before executing any trade for yourself or others, including private accounts managed by Cavalier, you must determine whether you have access to material, nonpublic information. If you think that you might have access to material, nonpublic information, you should take the following steps:
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Prior to taking any action, report the information and proposed trade immediately to the CCO;
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Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including private accounts managed by the firm;
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Do not communicate the information inside or outside the firm, other than to the CCO; and
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After the CCO has reviewed the issue, the firm will determine whether the information is material and nonpublic and, if so, what action the firm will take.
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review of the personal securities statements for all Supervised Persons and any related accounts;
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review of trading activity in Advisory Client accounts;
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investigation of any circumstances about any possible receipt, trading or other use of inside information.
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No Access Person shall profit from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of the same (or equivalent) securities within 60 calendar days. Any profits realized by such Access Person on such short-term trades shall be disgorged.
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Any profits realized by an Access Person on trades made in violation of Section 3(C) of this Code (the Fifteen Day Trading Window) shall be disgorged.
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Firm Contributions
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2.
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Individual Contributions
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3.
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Cavalier will not reimburse any covered person for individual political contributions;
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Corporate credit cards issued to covered associates cannot be used to make contributions; and
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Covered Associates are not permitted to use
Cavalier
's name in connection with any political campaign other than to state that they are affiliated with or employed by
Cavalier
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(A)
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Make all periodic reports that have been attached hereto as Attachments 2 through 5.
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(B)
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Initial and Annual Disclosure
. Except as provided in paragraph (e), every Access Person shall:
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Report all personal holdings of Covered Securities within 10 days of becoming an Access person; and
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Report all personal holdings of Covered Securities as of December 31
st
(or other date acceptable to the CCO) within 30 days of calendar year-end.
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(C)
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Duplicate Confirmation Statements
. Every Access Person shall instruct the broker, dealer or bank with or through whom a Covered Security transaction is effected in which every Access Person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires or sells, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the Covered Security, to furnish the CCO duplicate copies of transaction confirmations and statements of account at the same time such confirmations and statements of account are sent to the Access Person.
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Quarterly Reporting
. Every Access Person shall report within 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter to the CCO all Covered Securities transactions taking place during the preceding calendar quarter in an account of which the Access Person is a Beneficial Owner. If the Access Person did not execute any such transactions during the preceding calendar quarter, he shall report such fact to the CCO.
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Opening Brokerage Accounts
. Prior to the opening of an account for the purpose of executing transactions in Covered Securities, every Access Person shall obtain the written consent of the CCO.
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Non-Discretionary Accounts
. No person shall be required to make a report with respect to any account over which such person does not have any direct or indirect influence or control.
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Non-Admission Statement
. Any such disclosure report may contain a statement that the report shall not be construed as an admission by the person making such report that he or she has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the Covered Security to which the report relates.
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Appointment of a CCO
. Adviser shall appoint a CCO and shall keep a record for five years of the persons serving as CCO and their dates of service.
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Administration of the Code
. The CCO shall administer the Code and shall use reasonable diligence and institute procedures reasonably necessary to review reports submitted by Access Persons and to prevent violations of the Code.
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Analysis of Violations of Pre-Clearance Requirements.
On a quarterly basis, the CCO will review each Access Person's account statements to ensure that all transactions of Covered Securities have met the Code's pre-clearance requirements as set forth in Section 3 above.
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Record of Violations of the Code
. The CCO shall maintain a record of all violations of the Code, and of any action taken as a result of the violation, which shall be maintained for five years in an easily accessible place.
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List of Access and Advisory Persons
. The CCO shall prepare a list of the Access Persons and Advisory Persons, shall update the list as necessary, and shall maintain a record (for 5 years) of former lists of Access and Advisory Persons.
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Notice of Status as Access or Advisory Person
. The CCO shall notify each Access and Advisory Person of their status, provide them with a copy of this Code, and obtain an acknowledgment from such person of receipt thereof.
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Notice of Amendments to the Code
. Amendments to this Code shall be provided to each Access and Advisory Person, who shall acknowledge receipt thereof.
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Exemptions to the Code
. The Board of Trustees of the Funds may exempt any person from application of any Section(s) of this Code. A written memorandum shall specify the Section(s) of this Code from which the person is exempted and the reasons therefore.
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Quarterly Trustees' Report
. The CCO shall compile a quarterly report to be presented to the Board of Directors of each of the Funds. Such report shall discuss compliance with this Code, and shall provide details with respect to any failure to comply and the actions taken by the Adviser upon discovery of such failure.
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Annual Trustees' Report
. Not less than once a year the CCO shall furnish to Directors of each of the Funds, and the Directors shall consider, a written report that:
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Describes any issues arising under the Code since the last report to the Directors, including, but not limited to, information about material violations of the Code and sanctions imposed in response to the material violations. The annual written report may incorporate by reference information included in written quarterly reports previously presented to the Directors; and
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Certifies that Adviser has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating the Code.
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that results in the Access Person's total contributions to such candidate or official to exceed $350;
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to a state or local candidate or official outside of the Access Person's jurisdiction for whom the Access Person is not eligible to vote, not to exceed $150; or
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Any contribution that could in any way be looked upon as involving Evermore, its Clients, property or services, or which could create the appearance of impropriety.
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RECIPIENT NAME, OFFICE & JURISDICTION
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
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TOTAL AMOUNT PREVIOSLY CONTRIBUTED
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Name of Fund
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Type of Fund
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Fund Ticker Symbol
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Inception Date
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Cavalier Fund
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RIC
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Broker Name:
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Account Name:
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Account Number:
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BUY
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SELL
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Number of Shares / Par Value / $ Amount:
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Please specify: | ☐Initial Report | or | ☐Annual Renewal |
1. | Acknowledgement |
a. | I acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Compliance Manual, including but not limited to the Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policies & Procedures contained therein. I have read its terms and understand that I am fully subject to its provisions. |
b. | I have specifically read the Code of Ethics and I understand that it applies to me and to all Investments in which I have or acquire Beneficial Ownership . I have read the definition of "Beneficial Ownership" contained within the Code of Ethics, and I understand that I may be deemed to have Beneficial Ownership in Investments owned by members of my Household and that transactions effected by members of my Household may therefore be subject to this Code of Ethics. |
c. | I agree that in case of a violation, I may be subject to various possible sanctions (pursuant to both the Code of Ethics and the Compliance Manual) and as determined by the Compliance Committee (or its delegate). Possible sanctions include verbal and written warnings, fines, trading suspensions, reversal of trades by which I agree to disgorge and forfeit any profits or absorb any loss on prohibited transactions, termination of employment, civil referral to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and criminal referral. |
d. | I will comply with the Compliance Manual and the Code of Ethics in all respects. |
2. | Personal Investment Holdings Report |
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Provide the information requested below for each investment account in which you have Beneficial Ownership.
Indicate "N/A" or "None" if appropriate.
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If Initial Report, attach the most recent account statement for each account identified.
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Attach separate sheets if necessary
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NAME OF BROKER
DEALER, BANK, OR
OTHER FINANCIAL
INTERMEDIARY
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ACCOUNT TITLE
acct holder's name and (acct type) |
RELATIONSHIP
if acct holder is
not the Access
Person
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ACCOUNT
NUMBER
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CHECK HERE
IF DISCRETIONARY
ACCOUNT
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If you have Beneficial Ownership in any Securities that are
not held in an investment account
listed above (stock certificates, private equity investments), list them below.
Indicate "N/A" or "None" if appropriate.
Attach separate sheets if necessary
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NAME OF
SECURITY OWNER
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RELATIONSHIP
if security owner is
not the Access
Person
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NAME/TITLE OF
SECURITY
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TYPE OF
SECURITY
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TICKER OR
CUSIP
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NUMBER OF
SHARES /
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
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NAME OF COMPANY
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NATURE OF MY INVOLVEMENT
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Table 4. | Political Contributions (annual renewals only) |
Date
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Recipient
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Amount
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Table 5. | Certification |
a. | [Annual Renewals Only] I hereby certify that since the date of my last certification under the Code of Ethics, I have fully complied with all applicable requirements of the Code. In particular, in connection with each Securities transaction that I have engaged in since such date, I hereby certify that: |
i. | I did not execute any transaction in a Security (or equivalent instrument) at a time when I possessed material nonpublic information regarding the Security or the issuer of the Security. |
ii. | I did not execute any transactions with the intent of raising, lowering, or maintaining the price of any Security or to create a false appearance of active trading. |
iii. | I did not execute any transaction in a Security (or equivalent instrument) at a time when I was in possession of non-public information to the effect that (i) Adviser is or may be considering an investment in or sale of such Security on behalf of its clients, or (ii) have or may have open, executed, or pending portfolio transactions in such Security on behalf of its clients. |
iv. | I did not use my knowledge of the portfolio holdings of the Fund to engage in any trade or short-term trading strategy involving the Fund that may have conflicted with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. |
v. | If an Investment was acquired in an initial public offering which Adviser may have been reasonably considering for purchase for one or more Clients or private placement, I obtained the written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer or his or her designee prior to acquiring such Security. |
vi. | I have reported and acknowledged all gifts received on a quarterly basis since the date of my last certification under the Code of Ethics, and that I have not accepted any gift with a fair market value in excess of $100 without the prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer or his or her designee. |
b. | I further certify that the information on this form is accurate and complete in all material respects. |
Name of Broker, Dealer or
Bank
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Date Account was
Established
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Name(s) on and Type of
Account
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Description of Gift /
Accommodation
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Date |
Given or
Received
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Name & Company of
Giver or Recipient
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Approximate
Value
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Description of Gift /
Accommodation
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Date |
Given or
Received
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Name & Company of
Giver or Recipient
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Approx
Value
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Name of Recipient |
Amount of Contribution / Gift
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Office and State of Campaign |
Date |
Eligible to Vote? |
Signature:___________________
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Date:___________________
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1.
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Define sensitive information;
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2.
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Describe the physical security of data when it is printed on paper;
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Describe the electronic security of data when stored and distributed; and
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Place Cavalier in compliance with state and federal law regarding identity theft protection.
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Credit card number (in part or whole)
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Credit card expiration date
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Cardholder name
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4.
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Cardholder address
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1.
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Social Security number
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2.
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Business identification number
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3.
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Employer identification numbers
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Paychecks
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2.
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Pay stubs
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Doctor names and claims
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Insurance claims
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3.
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Prescriptions
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4.
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Any related personal medical information
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Date of birth
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Address
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Phone numbers
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4.
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Maiden name
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5.
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Names
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6.
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Customer number
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File cabinets, desk drawers, overhead cabinets, and any other storage space containing documents with sensitive information will be locked when not in use.
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Storage rooms containing documents with sensitive information and record retention areas will be locked at the end of each workday or when unsupervised.
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Desks, workstations, work areas, printers and fax machines, and common shared work areas will be cleared of all documents containing sensitive information when not in use.
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4.
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Whiteboards, dry-erase boards, writing tablets, etc. in common shared work areas will be erased, removed, or shredded when not in use.
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When documents containing sensitive information are discarded they will be immediately shredded using a mechanical cross cut or Department of Defense (DOD)-approved shredding device placed inside a locked shred bin or placed in locked shred bins are labeled "Confidential paper shredding and recycling." Customer records, however, may only be destroyed in accordance with Cavaliers' records retention/destruction policies.
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Internally, sensitive information may be transmitted using approved Cavalier domained e-mail. All sensitive information must be encrypted when stored in a portable electronic format.
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Any sensitive information sent externally must be encrypted and password protected and only to approved recipients. Additionally, a statement such as this should be included in the e-mail:
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The Identity Theft Prevention Program shall not be operated as an extension to existing fraud prevention programs, and its importance warrants the highest level of attention.
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The Identity Theft Prevention Program is the responsibility of the governing body. Approval of the initial plan must be appropriately documented and maintained.
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Operational responsibility of the program is delegated to the CFO.
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Staff training shall be conducted for all employees, officials and contractors for whom it is reasonably foreseeable that they may come into contact with accounts or personally identifiable information that may constitute a risk to Cavalier or its customers.
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The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for ensuring identity theft training for all requisite employees and contractors.
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Employees must receive annual training in all elements of this policy.
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To ensure maximum effectiveness, employees may continue to receive additional training as changes to the program are made.
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It is the responsibility of Cavalier to ensure that the activities of all service providers are conducted in accordance with reasonable policies and procedures designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate the risk of identity theft.
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A service provider that maintains its own identity theft prevention program, consistent with the guidance of the red flag rules and validated by appropriate due diligence, may be considered to be meeting these requirements.
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Any specific requirements should be specifically addressed in the appropriate contract arrangements.
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1. | Paper documents, files, and electronic media containing secure information will be stored in locked file cabinets. File cabinets will be stored in a locked room. |
2. | Only specially identified employees with a legitimate need will have keys to the room and cabinet. |
3. | Files containing personally identifiable information are kept in locked file cabinets except when an employee is working on the file. |
4. | Employees will not leave sensitive papers out on their desks when they are away from their workstations. |
5. | Employees store files when leaving their work areas |
6. | Employees log off their computers when leaving their work areas |
7. | Employees lock file cabinets when leaving their work areas |
8. | Employees lock file room doors when leaving their work areas |
9. | Access to offsite storage facilities is limited to employees with a legitimate business need. |
10. | Any sensitive information shipped using outside carriers or contractors will be encrypted |
11. | Any sensitive information shipped will be shipped using a shipping service that allows tracking of the delivery of this information. |
12. | Visitors who must enter areas where sensitive files are kept must be escorted by an employee of the financial institution. |
13. | No visitor will be given any entry codes or allowed unescorted access to the office. |
14. | Access to sensitive information will be controlled using "strong" passwords. Employees will choose passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and characters. User names and passwords will be different. Passwords will be changed at least monthly. |
15. | Passwords will not be shared or posted near workstations. |
16. | Password-activated screen savers will be used to lock employee computers after a period of inactivity. |
17. | When installing new software, immediately change vendor-supplied default passwords to a more secure strong password. |
18. | Sensitive consumer data will not be stored on any computer with an Internet connection |
19. | Sensitive information that is sent to third parties over public networks will be encrypted |
20. | Sensitive information that is stored on computer network or portable storage devices used by your employees will be encrypted. |
21. | Email transmissions within your business will be encrypted if they contain personally identifying information. |
22. | Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs will be run on individual computers and on servers daily. |
23. | When sensitive data is received or transmitted, secure connections will be used |
24. | Computer passwords will be required. |
25. | User names and passwords will be different. |
26. | Passwords are recommended be changed at least monthly. |
27. | Passwords will not be shared or posted near workstations. |
28. | Password-activated screen savers will be used to lock employee computers after a period of inactivity. |
29. | When installing new software, vendor-supplied default passwords are changed. |
30. | The use of laptops is restricted to those employees who need them to perform their jobs. |
31. | Laptops are stored in a secure place. |
32. | Laptop users will not store sensitive information on their laptops. |
33. | Laptops which contain sensitive data will be encrypted |
34. | Employees never leave a laptop visible in a car, at a hotel luggage stand, or packed in checked luggage. |
35. | If a laptop must be left in a vehicle, it is locked in a trunk. |
36. | The computer network will have a firewall where your network connects to the Internet. Any wireless network in use is secured. |
38. | Maintain central log files of security-related information to monitor activity on your network. |
39. | Monitor incoming traffic for signs of a data breach. |
40. | Monitor outgoing traffic for signs of a data breach. |
41. | Implement a breach response plan. |
42. | Check references or do background checks before hiring employees who will have access to sensitive data. |
43. | New employees sign an agreement to follow your company's confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. |
44. | Access to customer's personal identify information is limited to employees with a "need to know." |
45. | Procedures exist for making sure that workers who leave your employ or transfer to another part of the company no longer have access to sensitive information. |
46. | Implement a regular schedule of employee training. |
47. | Employees will be alert to attempts at phone phishing. |
48. | Employees are required to notify the general manager immediately if there is a potential security breach, such as a lost or stolen laptop. |
49. | Employees who violate security policy are subjected to discipline, up to, and including, dismissal. |
50. | Service providers notify you of any security incidents they experience, even if the incidents may not have led to an actual compromise of our data. |
51. | Paper records will be shredded before being placed into the trash. |
52. | Paper shredders will be available at each desk in the office, next to the photocopier, and at the home of any employee doing work at home. |
53. | Any data storage media will be disposed of by shredding, punching holes in, or incineration. |