GEND

GEND actively invests in a portfolio of domestic large-caps, selected using a three-step process. First, a quantitative screen identifies companies with consistent dividend payments, market-caps greater than $2 billion, dividend growth, and investment grade debt ratings. Second, a fundamental analysis is conducted focusing on valuation and key balance sheet and income statement information. Lastly, the factors identified in the first step are further evaluated to assess the likelihood of capital appreciation, and to assess the expected volatility and risk for each security. This process results in 25-50 securities being selected for the portfolio. The weighting for each is based on the manager's discretion. The adviser may sell component shares if they no longer satisfy the funds criteria. The fund may also hold derivatives to generate income via option premiums.