M3Sixty Income and Opportunity Fund Institutional Class (HIOIX)

Overview

The fund is a financial entity with a clear investment goal focused on achieving total return, which encompasses both income and capital appreciation. Its strategy is to invest predominantly in domestic equity securities, specifically targeting companies that possess strong intellectual property portfolios. These companies are evaluated based on their potential for strong earnings and dividend growth in comparison to their sector competitors and must be part of the S&P 1500 Composite index. The fund operates on a non-diversified basis, concentrating its investments in a select number of securities that meet its stringent criteria for intellectual property strength, earnings potential, and dividend growth.

Products and Services

• Domestic Equity Securities Investment

  The fund primarily invests in domestic equity securities. These are shares in U.S.-based companies that, in the manager's opinion, hold above-average intellectual property portfolios. The focus on intellectual property is unique and underscores the fund's strategy to invest in companies not just with strong current earnings and dividend growth but also with the potential for sustained competitive advantages and future growth. By capitalizing on the innovative capabilities and intellectual assets of its investment targets, the fund seeks to secure long-term capital appreciation for its investors.

• S&P 1500 Composite Members Investment

  Another cornerstone of the fund’s investment approach is selecting companies that are members of the S&P 1500 Composite. This criterion ensures that the investments are made into well-established companies with a solid market presence and performance record. Being part of the S&P 1500 Composite means the companies have been recognized for their market capitalization, liquidity, and industry representation, making them potential candidates for steady growth. The fund leverages this by focusing on those with a comparative edge in intellectual property and financial performance, aligning its total return objective with investments in some of the leading companies within the U.S. market.

• Non-Diversified Portfolio

  Operating as a non-diversified fund, this investment vehicle puts a larger proportion of its assets into fewer securities. While this approach may increase the risk of exposure to the performance of specific companies or sectors, it allows the fund to make more concentrated investments in those companies that it strongly believes in. This strategy is underpinned by a rigorous analysis of each company's intellectual property and growth prospects, focusing on identifying and investing in high-potential equity securities. The fund's management believes that this focused approach, geared towards companies with strong innovative capabilities and market competitiveness, provides a pathway to achieving its objective of total return through both income and capital appreciation.