Corporate/Government Bond Fund

Class - N

OVERVIEW

Fund Objective


The Fund seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation.

Sub-Adviser Background


Newfleet Asset Management LLC (Newfleet) founded in 1989, formerly SCM Advisors LLC, is an independently operated investment management firm located in San Francisco. The firm manages assets for a national and international client base that includes individuals and institutions.

Tickers & Cusips


Ticker DNCGX
Cusip 265458307
Share Class N-Shares
Fund Code 101

Fund Information


Dividend Frequency Monthly
Capital Gains Paid December*
Fund Inception 12/10/2004
FISCAL Year-End October
* If applicable

Minimum Investments


There is no minimum initial investment on a per Fund basis for Class N shares. However, the minimum initial investment in Class N shares of the Dunham Funds, on an aggregate basis, is $100,000 for taxable accounts and $50,000 for tax-deferred accounts ("MIN"). The MIN can be waived if the investor has, in the opinion of the Adviser, adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment among the Funds that is equal to or greater than the MIN. The MIN can also be waived by the Adviser for shareholders investing through a wrap program or similar arrangement. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class N shares. If a Class N shareholder's investment in the Dunham Funds falls below the MIN for reasons other than depreciation of the investment, the investor may receive a notice from the Adviser and will be given a reasonable amount of time to cure the deficiency. If the deficiency is not cured within such time, the Adviser reserves the right to convert the account to Class A shares (on a load waived basis) or take other appropriate measures.

PRICE/PERFORMANCE

Price & YTD Total Return (3/24/2023)


Net Asset Value (NAV): NAV Change: NAV Percentage Change:
$12.61 $0.00 0.00 %
Net Asset Value (NAV): $12.61
NAV Change: $0.00
NAV Percentage Change: 0.00 %
YTD Return at NAV:
2.45 %
YTD Return at NAV: 2.45 %

Performance Inception Date (As of 12/10/2004)


Most recent
month-end (as of 2/28/2023)
1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yrs Since
Inception
Fund Performance -9.31 % -2.99 % 0.50 % 1.01 % 2.88 %
Average Annual
Total Return (as of 12/31/2022)
1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yrs Since
Inception
Fund Performance -12.40 % -2.27 % -0.01 % 0.96 % 2.87 %
Most recent
month-end (as of 2/28/2023)
Fund
Performance
1 Yr -9.31 %
3 Yr -2.99 %
5 Yr 0.50 %
10 Yrs 1.01 %
Since Inception 2.88 %
Average Annual Total Return
(as of 12/31/2022)
Fund
Performance
1 Yr -12.40 %
3 Yr -2.27 %
5 Yr -0.01 %
10 Yrs 0.96 %
Since Inception 2.87 %
Per prospectus dated 3/1/2023
Expense Ratio: 1.34 %
Per prospectus dated 3/1/2023
Expense Ratio:
1.34 %
As of 2/28/2023
Annualized 30 Day SEC Yield at NAV: 2.93 %
As of 2/28/2023
Annualized 30 Day SEC Yield at NAV:
2.93 %

Prices and returns quoted represent past results and are no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Distribution


Date $/Share Type
2/28/2023 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2023 $0.03 Dividend
12/28/2022 $0.02 Dividend
11/30/2022 $0.02 Dividend
10/31/2022 $0.02 Dividend
9/30/2022 $0.02 Dividend
8/31/2022 $0.03 Dividend
7/29/2022 $0.02 Dividend
6/30/2022 $0.02 Dividend
5/31/2022 $0.02 Dividend
4/29/2022 $0.02 Dividend
3/31/2022 $0.02 Dividend
2/28/2022 $0.02 Dividend
1/31/2022 $0.01 Dividend
12/29/2021 $0.02 Dividend
11/30/2021 $0.02 Dividend
10/29/2021 $0.02 Dividend
9/30/2021 $0.02 Dividend
8/31/2021 $0.02 Dividend
7/30/2021 $0.02 Dividend
6/30/2021 $0.02 Dividend
5/28/2021 $0.02 Dividend
4/30/2021 $0.02 Dividend
3/31/2021 $0.02 Dividend
2/26/2021 $0.02 Dividend
1/29/2021 $0.02 Dividend
12/30/2020 $0.02 Dividend
11/30/2020 $0.02 Dividend
10/30/2020 $0.02 Dividend
9/30/2020 $0.02 Dividend
8/31/2020 $0.02 Dividend
7/31/2020 $0.02 Dividend
6/30/2020 $0.02 Dividend
5/29/2020 $0.03 Dividend
4/30/2020 $0.03 Dividend
3/31/2020 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2020 $0.02 Dividend
1/31/2020 $0.02 Dividend
12/31/2019 $0.04 Dividend
11/29/2019 $0.02 Dividend
10/31/2019 $0.03 Dividend
9/30/2019 $0.03 Dividend
8/30/2019 $0.03 Dividend
7/31/2019 $0.03 Dividend
6/28/2019 $0.03 Dividend
5/31/2019 $0.03 Dividend
4/30/2019 $0.03 Dividend
3/29/2019 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2019 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2019 $0.03 Dividend
12/31/2018 $0.03 Dividend
11/30/2018 $0.03 Dividend
10/31/2018 $0.04 Dividend
9/28/2018 $0.03 Dividend
8/31/2018 $0.03 Dividend
7/31/2018 $0.03 Dividend
6/29/2018 $0.03 Dividend
5/31/2018 $0.03 Dividend
4/30/2018 $0.03 Dividend
3/29/2018 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2018 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2018 $0.03 Dividend
12/29/2017 $0.02 Dividend
11/30/2017 $0.03 Dividend
10/31/2017 $0.03 Dividend
9/29/2017 $0.03 Dividend
8/31/2017 $0.03 Dividend
7/31/2017 $0.02 Dividend
6/30/2017 $0.03 Dividend
5/31/2017 $0.03 Dividend
4/28/2017 $0.02 Dividend
3/31/2017 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2017 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2017 $0.02 Dividend
12/30/2016 $0.04 Dividend
11/30/2016 $0.03 Dividend
10/31/2016 $0.01 Dividend
9/30/2016 $0.03 Dividend
8/31/2016 $0.04 Dividend
7/29/2016 $0.04 Dividend
6/30/2016 $0.04 Dividend
5/31/2016 $0.04 Dividend
4/29/2016 $0.03 Dividend
3/31/2016 $0.02 Dividend
2/29/2016 $0.03 Dividend
1/29/2016 $0.02 Dividend
12/31/2015 $0.07 Dividend
11/30/2015 $0.04 Dividend
10/30/2015 $0.04 Dividend
9/30/2015 $0.04 Dividend
8/31/2015 $0.02 Dividend
7/31/2015 $0.03 Dividend
6/30/2015 $0.03 Dividend
5/29/2015 $0.04 Dividend
4/30/2015 $0.04 Dividend
3/31/2015 $0.03 Dividend
2/27/2015 $0.05 Dividend
1/30/2015 $0.03 Dividend
12/31/2014 $0.06 Dividend
11/28/2014 $0.04 Dividend
10/31/2014 $0.04 Dividend
9/30/2014 $0.04 Dividend
8/29/2014 $0.04 Dividend
7/31/2014 $0.03 Dividend
6/30/2014 $0.04 Dividend
5/30/2014 $0.03 Dividend
4/30/2014 $0.04 Dividend
3/31/2014 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2014 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2014 $0.02 Dividend
12/31/2013 $0.04 Dividend
12/27/2013 $0.05 Long-Term Capital Gain
11/29/2013 $0.03 Dividend
10/31/2013 $0.03 Dividend
9/30/2013 $0.05 Dividend
8/30/2013 $0.04 Dividend
7/31/2013 $0.05 Dividend
6/28/2013 $0.04 Dividend
5/31/2013 $0.03 Dividend
4/30/2013 $0.04 Dividend
3/28/2013 $0.03 Dividend
2/28/2013 $0.03 Dividend
1/31/2013 $0.03 Dividend
12/31/2012 $0.02 Dividend
12/31/2012 $0.06 Long-Term Capital Gain
12/31/2012 $0.21 Short-Term Capital Gain
11/30/2012 $0.03 Dividend
10/31/2012 $0.03 Dividend
9/28/2012 $0.02 Dividend
8/31/2012 $0.02 Dividend
7/31/2012 $0.03 Dividend
6/29/2012 $0.03 Dividend
5/31/2012 $0.04 Dividend
4/30/2012 $0.04 Dividend
3/30/2012 $0.04 Dividend
2/29/2012 $0.04 Dividend
1/31/2012 $0.05 Dividend
12/30/2011 $0.04 Dividend
12/28/2011 $0.29 Long-Term Capital Gain
11/30/2011 $0.05 Dividend
10/31/2011 $0.05 Dividend
9/30/2011 $0.05 Dividend
8/31/2011 $0.06 Dividend
7/29/2011 $0.04 Dividend
6/30/2011 $0.05 Dividend
5/31/2011 $0.04 Dividend
4/29/2011 $0.04 Dividend
3/31/2011 $0.04 Dividend
2/28/2011 $0.04 Dividend
1/31/2011 $0.04 Dividend
12/31/2010 $0.05 Dividend
12/28/2010 $0.29 Short-Term Capital Gain
12/28/2010 $0.15 Long-Term Capital Gain
11/30/2010 $0.04 Dividend
10/29/2010 $0.04 Dividend
9/30/2010 $0.05 Dividend
8/31/2010 $0.06 Dividend
7/30/2010 $0.04 Dividend
6/30/2010 $0.05 Dividend
5/28/2010 $0.04 Dividend
4/30/2010 $0.04 Dividend
3/31/2010 $0.05 Dividend
2/26/2010 $0.05 Dividend
1/29/2010 $0.06 Dividend
12/31/2009 $0.05 Dividend
12/29/2009 $0.07 Short-Term Capital Gain
11/30/2009 $0.04 Dividend
10/30/2009 $0.04 Dividend
9/30/2009 $0.04 Dividend
8/31/2009 $0.04 Dividend
7/31/2009 $0.04 Dividend
6/30/2009 $0.05 Dividend
5/29/2009 $0.04 Dividend
4/30/2009 $0.05 Dividend
3/31/2009 $0.04 Dividend
2/27/2009 $0.05 Dividend
1/30/2009 $0.05 Dividend
12/31/2008 $0.05 Dividend
11/28/2008 $0.04 Dividend
10/31/2008 $0.05 Dividend
9/30/2008 $0.04 Dividend
8/29/2008 $0.04 Dividend
7/31/2008 $0.04 Dividend
6/30/2008 $0.04 Dividend
5/30/2008 $0.04 Dividend
4/30/2008 $0.04 Dividend
3/31/2008 $0.05 Dividend
2/29/2008 $0.05 Dividend
1/31/2008 $0.05 Dividend
12/31/2007 $0.05 Dividend
12/27/2007 $0.00 Short-Term Capital Gain
12/27/2007 $0.02 Long-Term Capital Gain
11/30/2007 $0.05 Dividend
10/31/2007 $0.05 Dividend
9/28/2007 $0.04 Dividend
8/31/2007 $0.05 Dividend
7/31/2007 $0.05 Dividend
6/29/2007 $0.05 Dividend
5/31/2007 $0.05 Dividend
4/30/2007 $0.05 Dividend
3/30/2007 $0.05 Dividend
2/28/2007 $0.05 Dividend
1/31/2007 $0.04 Dividend
12/29/2006 $0.05 Dividend
11/30/2006 $0.05 Dividend

Year-End Distribution


Mutual funds typically distribute taxable capital gains to shareholders each December. Click below to view the year-end distribution factors (per share) for the Dunham Funds.

HOLDINGS

Top 10 Holdings (As of 2/28/2023)


Security % of Net Assets
United States Treasury Note 4% Due 11/15/2052 4.00% 11/52 5.69 %
United States Treasury Note 4.125% Due 11/15/2032 4.13% 11/32 4.75 %
Freddie Mac Pool Pool # SD2026 5% Due 11/01/2052 5.00% 11/52 2.20 %
US Treasury N/B 2.63% 2/29 2.19 %
Verus Securitization Trust 2023-1 Floating Rate Due 12/25/2067 5.85% 12/67 1.73 %
United States Treasury Note 3.875% Due 11/30/2027 3.88% 11/27 1.42 %
COLT 2022-4 Mortgage Loan Trust Floating Rate Due 03/25/2067 4.30% 3/67 1.41 %
United States Treasury Bond 1.38% 8/50 1.35 %
United States Treasury Note 1.88% 2/51 1.26 %
MFA 2022-INV1 Trust Floating Rate Due 04/25/2066 3.91% 4/66 1.24 %

Fund Sector Allocation (As of 2/28/2023)


Corporate Bonds (26.47%)
Government Bonds (21.11%)
Asset-Backed (15.46%)
Mortgage-Backed (8.33%)
Foreign Bonds (7.92%)
Bank Loans (4.99%)
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (4.66%)
Cash (3.85%)
Collateralized Loan Obligation (3.64%)
Municipal Bonds (3.57%)

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses of the Dunham Funds carefully before investing. This and other important information is contained in the Dunham Funds’ summary prospectus and/or prospectus, which may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor, or by calling toll free (800) 442‐4358. Please read prospectus materials carefully before investing or sending money. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Dunham Funds are distributed by Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser and Broker/Dealer. Member FINRA / SIPC.

Returns for Class A Shares include the maximum sales charge (5.75% for equity funds and 4.50% for fixed income funds). Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude these charges, which would have reduced returns.

Average annual total return is the annual compound return for the indicated period. It reflects the change in share price and the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns for periods of less than one year are cumulative total returns.

Credit Risk - Issuers of fixed-income securities may default on interest and principal payments due to the Fund. Generally, securities with lower debt ratings have speculative characteristics and have greater risk the issuer will default on its obligation. Fixed-income securities rated in the fourth classification by Moody’s (Baa) and S&P (BBB) may have some speculative characteristics and changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of those issuers to make principal or interest payments, as compared to issuers of more highly rated securities. High-yield fixed-income securities (also known as “junk bonds”) are considered speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligations. This means that, compared to issuers of higher rated securities, issuers of medium and lower rated securities are less likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal when due in the event of adverse business, financial or economic conditions and/or may be in default or not current in the payment of interest or principal. The market values of medium- and lower-rated securities tend to be more sensitive to company-specific developments and changes in economic conditions than higher-rated securities. The companies that issue these securities often are highly leveraged, and their ability to service their debt obligations during an economic downturn or periods of rising interest rates may be impaired. In addition, these companies may not have access to more traditional methods of financing, and may be unable to repay debt at maturity by refinancing. The risk of loss due to default in payment of interest or principal by these issuers is significantly greater than with higher-rated securities because medium- and lower-rated securities generally are unsecured and subordinated to senior debt. Default, or the market’s perception that an issuer is likely to default, could reduce the value and liquidity of securities held by the Fund, thereby reducing the value of your investment in Fund shares. In addition, default may cause the Fund to incur expenses in seeking recovery of principal or interest on its portfolio holdings.

Interest Rate Risk - Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a debt security may fall when interest rates rise. Securities with longer maturities may be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Certain corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities may be significantly affected by changes in interest rates. Some mortgage-backed securities may have a structure that makes their reaction to interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, making their value highly volatile. Because zero coupon securities do not make interest payments, they are considered more volatile than bonds making periodic payments. When interest rates rise, zero coupon securities fall more sharply than interest paying bonds. However, zero coupon securities rise more rapidly in value when interest rates drop.

Call or Redemption Risk - As interest rates decline, issuers of high-yield bonds may exercise redemption or call provisions. This may force the Fund to redeem higher yielding securities and replace them with lower yielding securities with a similar risk profile. This could result in a decreased return.

Changing Fixed Income Market Conditions Risk - During periods of sustained rising rates, fixed income risks will be amplified. If the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) raises the federal funds interest rate target, interest rates across the U.S. financial system may rise. However, the magnitude of rate changes across maturities and borrower sectors is uncertain. Rising rates tend to decrease liquidity, increase trading costs, and increase volatility, all of which make portfolio management more difficult and costly to the Fund and its shareholders. Additionally, default risk increases when issuers borrow at higher rates. Prolonged declines in the Fund’s share price may lead to increased redemption requests by shareholders. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may have to sell securities in times of overall market turmoil, lower liquidity and declining prices. Generally, each of these changing market conditions risks may cause the Fund’s share price to fluctuate or decline more than other types of investments.

Lower-Rated Securities Risk - Securities rated below investment-grade, sometimes called “high-yield” or “junk” bonds, generally have more credit risk than higher-rated securities. Companies issuing high-yield fixed-income securities are not as strong financially as those issuing securities with higher credit ratings. These companies are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and are more vulnerable to changes in the economy, such as a recession or a sustained period of rising interest rates, which could affect their ability to make interest and principal payments. If an issuer stops making interest and/or principal payments, payments on the securities may never resume. These securities may be worthless and the Fund could lose its entire investment.

Private Placement Risk - The Fund may invest in privately issued securities, including those which may be resold only in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Privately issued securities are restricted securities that are not registered with the SEC. Accordingly, the liquidity of the market for specific privately issued securities may vary. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund. Privately issued securities that the Adviser determines to be “illiquid” are subject to the Fund’s policy of not investing more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

Mortgage-Backed & Asset-Backed Securities Risk - Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities are derivative securities whose value is based on underlying pools that may include interests in pools of lower-rated debt securities, consumer loans or mortgages, or complex instruments such as collateralized mortgage obligations and stripped mortgage-backed securities. The value of these securities may be significantly affected by changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of issuers and the creditworthiness of the parties involved. The Sub-Adviser’s ability to correctly forecast interest rates and other economic factors will impact the success of investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Some securities may have a structure that makes their reaction to interest rate changes and other factors difficult to predict, making their value highly volatile. These securities may also be subject to prepayment risk if interest rates fall, and if the security has been purchased at a premium, the amount of some or all of the premium may be lost in the event of prepayment. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities generally have greater credit risk than government issued mortgage-backed securities.

U.S. Government Securities Risk - Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies, authorities and instrumentalities and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States only guarantee principal and interest will be timely paid to holders of the securities. The entities do not guarantee that the value of fund shares will increase, and in fact, the market values of such obligations may fluctuate. In addition, not all U.S. Government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States; some are the obligation solely of the entity through which they are issued. There is no guarantee that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to its agencies and instrumentalities if not required to do so by law.

Long-Term Maturities/Durations Risk - Fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations may be subject to greater price fluctuations due to interest rate, tax law, and general market changes than securities with shorter maturities or durations.

Senior Bank Loans Risk - Senior Loans are subject to the risk that a court could subordinate a Senior Loan, which typically holds the most senior position in the issuer’s capital structure, to presently existing or future indebtedness or take other action detrimental to the holders of Senior Loans. Senior Loans are subject to the risk that the value of the collateral, if any, securing a loan may decline, be insufficient to meet the obligations of the borrower, or be difficult to liquidate. In the event of a default, a Fund may have difficulty collecting on any collateral. In addition, any collateral may be found invalid or may be used to pay other outstanding obligations of the borrower. A Fund’s access to collateral, if any, may be limited by bankruptcy, other insolvency laws, or by the type of loan the Fund has purchased. As a result, a collateralized Senior Loan may not be fully collateralized and can decline significantly in value. Transactions in many senior loans settle on a delayed basis. As a result, sale proceeds related to the sale of such loans may not be available to make additional investments or to meet a Fund’s redemption obligation until potentially a substantial period of time after the sale of the loans. No active trading market may exist for some senior loans, which may impact the ability of a Fund to realize full value in some actively traded senior loans. Senior loans also may be subject to restriction on resale, which can delay the sale and adversely impact the sale price. Difficulty in selling a loan can result in a loss. Senior loans made to finance highly leveraged corporate acquisitions may be especially vulnerable to adverse changes in economic or market conditions. The market prices of floating rate loans are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than are the market prices for securities with fixed interest rates. Certain senior loans may not be considered “securities,” and purchasers, such as a Fund, therefore may not be entitled to rely on the strong anti-fraud protections of the federal securities laws.

Derivatives Risk - Derivatives are used to limit risk in the Fund or to enhance investment return and have a return tied to a formula based upon an interest rate, index, price of a security, currency exchange rate or other measurement. Derivatives involve special risks, including: (1) the risk that interest rates, securities prices and currency markets will not move in the direction that a portfolio manager anticipates; (2) imperfect correlation between the price of derivative instruments and movements in the prices of the securities, interest rates or currencies being hedged; (3) the fact that skills needed to use these strategies are different than those needed to select portfolio securities; (4) the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument and possible exchange imposed price fluctuation limits, either of which may make it difficult or impossible to close out a position when desired; (5) the risk that adverse price movements in an instrument can result in a loss substantially greater than the Fund’s initial investment in that instrument (in some cases, the potential loss is unlimited); (6) particularly in the case of privately-negotiated instruments, the risk that the counterparty will not perform its obligations, or that penalties could be incurred for positions held less than the required minimum holding period; and (7) the inability to close out certain hedged positions to avoid adverse tax consequences. In addition, the use of derivatives for non-hedging purposes (that is, to seek to increase total return) is considered a speculative practice and may present an even greater risk of loss than when used for hedging purposes. Swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than one year. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which can be adjusted for an interest factor. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with whom the Fund has entered into the swap will default on its obligation to pay the Fund and the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. When a Sub-Adviser uses margin, leverage, short sales or financial derivatives, such as options, futures and forward contracts, an investment in the Fund may be more volatile than investments in other mutual funds. Derivatives may also be embedded in securities such convertibles which typically include a call option on the issuer’s common stock. Although the intention is to use such derivatives to minimize risk to the Fund, as well as for speculative purposes, there is the possibility that derivative strategies will not be used or that ineffective implementation of derivative strategies or unusual market conditions could result in significant losses to the Fund. Over the counter derivatives, such as swaps, are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation.

Emerging Markets Risk - In addition to the risks generally associated with investing in foreign securities, countries with emerging markets also may have relatively unstable governments, social and legal systems that do not protect shareholders, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of issues.

Foreign Investing Risk - Investing in foreign companies or ETFs which invest in foreign companies, may involve more risks than investing in U.S. companies. These risks can increase the potential for losses in the Fund and may include, among others, currency devaluations, currency risks (fluctuations in currency exchange rates), country risks (political, diplomatic, regional conflicts, terrorism, war, social and economic instability and policies that have the effect of limiting or restricting foreign investment or the movement of assets), different trading practices, less government supervision, less publicly available information, limited trading markets and greater volatility. Additionally, investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. A decline in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar will reduce the value of securities held by the Fund and denominated in those currencies.

Management Risk - Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Sub-Adviser’s judgments about the attractiveness and potential appreciation of a security, whether selected under a “value”, “growth” or other investment style, may prove to be inaccurate and may not produce the desired results. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser will apply its investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there is no guarantee that its decisions will produce the intended result. The successful use of hedging and risk management techniques may be adversely affected by imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the hedging vehicles and the securities being hedged.

Securities Lending Risk - Portfolio securities may be loaned to brokers, dealers and financial institutions to realize additional income under guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees. A risk of lending portfolio securities, as with other extensions of credit, is the possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. The Fund might not be able to recover the securities or their value. In determining whether to lend securities, the Adviser or its agent, will consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.