Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund Class C (HSSCX)

Overview

The investment strategy of this fund focuses on diversifying its portfolio by allocating assets in equity securities, encompassing a broad spectrum of companies across the globe, including those in the United States and foreign markets. Its approach involves investing in a variety of equity types such as common stocks, preferred stocks, and those securities that can be converted into common or preferred stocks. This allows for a wide-reaching investment in companies of different industries and scales. However, it emphasizes primarily on mid and small-sized companies, illustrating a propensity to support and capitalize on the growth potential of these entities. The fund's strategy reflects an adaptable and opportunistic approach to equity investment, aimed at navigating through the complexities of global markets to achieve growth and returns on investments under normal market conditions.

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• Common Stocks:

  Equity investments in publicly traded companies that represent ownership in those companies. Common stocks afford investors the potential for capital growth and dividends, albeit with a higher risk compared to more conservative investments. The fund selects common stocks based on a strategic assessment of company performance, market position, and growth potential, with a focus on mid and small-sized companies across various industries.

• Preferred Stocks:

  This type of stock typically provides a fixed dividend ahead of common stock and carries less risk than common stocks. Preferred stocks might not offer the same capital appreciation potential as common stocks but contribute to the portfolio's stability and income generation. The fund invests in preferred stocks as a strategy to diversify its risk and return profile, especially seeking opportunities in both U.S. and foreign markets.

• Convertible Securities:

  Securities that can be converted into a predetermined number of common or preferred stocks, often at the option of the holder. This flexibility allows the fund to invest with a potential for growth through conversion into equity while initially mitigating risk with fixed-income characteristics. Convertible securities are chosen based on their conversion features, underlying equity growth potential, and the issuer's creditworthiness, aligning with the fund's focus on mid to small-sized companies.