Aba Fcf Real Asset Laddered ETF (DFRA)

Overview

The fund described operates primarily in the investment sector, focusing on aligning its assets closely with the performance of its underlying index. This index is developed and continually updated by FCF Indexes LLC, which is related through corporate affiliation to FCF Advisors LLC—the fund's investment advisor. The essence of the fund's strategy is to maintain at least 80% of its net assets in investments that form part of the component securities of the said index. This strategy is dictated under normal market conditions, emphasizing the fund's commitment to closely mirroring the index's performance. Drawing on proprietary research developed by the adviser, the underlying index aims to track the returns of a rules-based strategy specifically designed to invest in "real assets" equities. These so-called "real assets" are typically tangible assets such as real estate, commodities, and infrastructure, which often serve as a hedge against inflation and provide diversification in an investment portfolio.

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• Component Securities Investment

  The core of the fund’s portfolio consists of investments in the component securities that constitute the underlying index. This approach is founded on the belief that adhering to the construction and performance of the index allows the fund to replicate its investment results. Such a method ensures investors have exposure to a diversified array of "real assets" equities, which are selected based on the fund advisor's proprietary research.

• Rules-Based Strategy Exposure

  The investment strategy employed by the fund is centered around a rules-based framework designed to capture the investment results reflecting "real assets" equities. This rules-based approach provides a systematic method for selecting investments, minimizing the impact of human emotional bias, and aiming to offer a more consistent performance relative to a defined benchmark. The strategy is built upon the advisor’s proprietary research, ensuring that the fund’s investments are strategically positioned to benefit from the performance of equities within the "real assets" category.

• Proprietary Research

  At the heart of the fund's investment strategy lies the proprietary research conducted by FCF Advisors LLC. This research underpins the fund’s approach to selecting "real assets" equities for its portfolio. The aim is to leverage in-depth market analysis and insights to identify equities that are not only poised for growth but also offer the potential for stable returns over the long term. This proprietary research is critical in guiding the fund's investment decisions and ensuring that it remains aligned with its objective of tracking the underlying index's investment results.