“A Twenty year Track Record in Small Cap Investing”

Investment Objective

The  North Star Small Cap Value Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Why Invest?

The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of small capitalization companies that the Advisor believes have the potential for capital appreciation. Small capitalization companies are defined as those with market capitalizations of $2 billion or less at the time of purchase.

Portfolio Managers

North Star - Eric Kuby Portrait
ERIC KUBY

Since 2010

North Star - Peter Gottlieb Portrait
PETER GOTTLIEB

Since 2010

Performance

CALENDAR YEAR TOTAL RETURNS

YTD 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
WSCVX 3.52% -10.18% 36.99% -0.11% 20.69%  -19.05%
WFICX 3.68% -10.08% 37.28% 0.17% 20.90% -19.05%
MS Small Value TR Index -1.40% -6.60% 31.79% 1.01% 19.96% -16.61%

Unaudited, net of fees as of  March 31, 2023

ANNUALIZED RETURNS

1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Inception
WSCVX -0.95% 24.59% 4.89% 7.16% 10.28%
WFICX -0.69% 24.87% 5.08% 7.26% 10.87%
MS Small Value TR Index -9.54% 26.67% 5.28% 7.29% 8.70%

Unaudited, net of fees as of  March 31, 2023 |   Inception date 

Each Fund will deduct a 2% redemption fee on the redemption amount if you sell your shares less than 30 days after purchase or shares held less than 30 days are redeemed for failure to maintain a Fund’s balance minimum. See Low Balances for further information on account closure policy. Shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. Shares held for 30 days or more are not subject to the 2% fee. Redemption fees are paid to a Fund directly and are designed to offset costs associated with fluctuations in Fund asset levels and cash flow caused by short-term shareholder trading.

Past performance or ranking is not indicative of future results. There is no assurance dividends will be paid. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment value will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Performance quoted is past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Please review the fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the fund’s fees and expenses. Current performance may be lower or higher. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 855-580-0900.

The Morningstar Small Value Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

Mutual funds have investment risks including loss of principal. There is no guarantee the fund will meet its objective. In general, the price of a fixed income security falls when interest rates rise. There is a risk that issuers and counterparties will not make payments on securities and other investments held by the Fund, resulting in losses to the Fund.

The Fund may invest in high yield securities, also known as “junk bonds.” High yield securities provide greater income and opportunity for gain, but entail greater risk of loss of principal. Foreign common stocks and currency strategies will subject the Fund to currency trading risks that include market risk, credit risk and country risk. Municipal securities are subject to credit risk where a municipal security might not make interest and principal payments as they come due. The Adviser follows an investing style that favors value investments. At times when the value investing style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform other funds that use different investing styles.

Investments in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. As with any investment, there are risks associated with REITs. Investments in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. The Advisor does not attempt to keep the portfolio structure or fund performance consistent with any market index. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, and other transaction costs may result in taxable capital gains.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the North Star Funds. No-load mutual funds are sold without sales charge; however, they have ongoing expenses, such as management fees. This and other important information about each of the Funds are contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained at www.nsinvestfunds.com or by calling (855) 580-0900.  The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

The North Star Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Approval Code 1603-NLD-05092023