Investment Objective: |
The fund seeks long-term growth of capital & invests at least 80% of assets in securities of disruptive automation companies. Companies within the disruptive automation theme include but are not limited to those companies that, in the Adviser's opinion, are engaged in designing and manufacturing automation, enabling technology, tools, or processes including robotics, AI, machine vision, process sensors, pneumatic systems, autonomous driving, and 3D printing. Generally, these companies have or are developing new or unconventional ways of doing business that could disrupt and displace incumbents over time. This may include creating, providing, or contributing to new or expanded business models, value networks, pricing, and delivery of products and services. In pursuing this investment theme, the fund may invest in companies in any economic sector. Normally investing primarily in equity securities. Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments with quantitative portfolio construction. Investing in either "growth" stocks or "value" stocks or both. Investing in securities of domestic and foreign issuers. |