During the first quarter of 2025, the Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF returned 5.23% (NAV), outperforming its benchmark, the HRFX Equity Hedge Index, which returned 0.22%. From a long/short perspective, longs detracted 1.12% from performance, while shorts contributed 8.09% to performance. From a sector perspective, Health Care, Energy, and the "Unassigned" sector contributed 2.46%, 2.14%, and 1.96% to performance, respectively.
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Under normal market circumstances, the fund operates with a focus on investing at least 80% of its net assets, in addition to borrowings for investment purposes, into a mix of long and short positions within equity securities. This strategic approach is tailored to leverage fluctuations in equity markets, aiming to capitalize on both upward and downward movements. The fund's advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding the fund towards its investment objective, employing expertise to carefully select long and/or short positions in equity securities.
The fund specializes in a unique investment strategy that involves taking both long and short positions in equity securities, always ensuring that at least 80% of its net assets are committed to such investments, supplemented by borrowings for investment purposes when necessary. Below are the key components of this strategy: