485APOS 1 e65077-485apos.htm FORM 485APOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 9, 2015

No. 333-183155

No. 811-22732

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Pre-Effective Amendment No.

Post-Effective Amendment No. 13      X

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

Amendment No. 15       X

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RECON CAPITAL SERIES TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

c/o Recon Capital Advisors, LLC, 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (203) 900-1400

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Corporation Service Company

2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400

Wilmington, DE 19808

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copies of communications to:

Bibb L. Strench, Esq.

Seward & Kissel LLP

901 K Street, N.W., Suite 800

Washington, D.C. 20001

 
 

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The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The Trust may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

Recon Capital Series Trust

Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF (DAXX)

 

  

[____________], 2015

Principal U.S. Listing Exchange for the Fund: NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), are not individually redeemable, and owners of the Shares may acquire those Shares from the Fund and tender those shares for redemption to the Fund in Creation Unit aggregations only, consisting of 50,000 Shares.

 
 

 

Table of Contents

 

Summary Information—Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF 3
Additional Information About the Fund’s Investment Strategies and Risks 11
Portfolio Holdings 18
Management of the Fund 18
Portfolio Managers 19
Shareholder Information 19
Index Provider 25
DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index 25
Prior Performance of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index 25
License Agreement and Disclaimers 25
Financial Highlights 26
Premium/Discount Information 26
General Information 26
Additional Information 27

 

 
 

Summary Information— Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF

Investment Objective

The Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that will closely correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index (“Index”).

 

Fund Fees and Expenses

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund (“Shares”). Investors may pay brokerage commissions on their purchases and sales of Shares.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Management Fee 0.55%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees —%
Other Expenses(a) [0.00]%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses  
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [__] %
Fee Waiver (b) [__]%
Total Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver [__]%

 

 
  (a) The Fund bears other expenses that are not covered under the management fee, which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the Fund, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses). “Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
  (b) The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses through [         ], 2016.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. This example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you pay when purchasing or selling Shares.

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% annual return and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Year Expenses

1 $[___]
3 $[___]
   

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Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it purchases and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may result in higher transaction costs and higher taxes when Shares are held in a taxable account. These costs may affect the Fund’s performance.  The Fund is newly offered.  Therefore, it does not have a turnover rate to report for the most recent fiscal year.

Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index, which consists of stocks of the 30 largest German companies in terms of liquidity and market capitalization admitted to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard segment with the currency risk of the securities included in the Index hedged against the U.S. dollar on a daily basis. The Index tracks the segment of the largest and most actively traded companies – known as “blue chips” – on the German equities market. The 30 stocks contained in the Index represents about 80% of the market capitalization listed in Germany.

Currently, the Fund achieves its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the Recon Capital DAX® Germany ETF (the “Underlying Fund”) and spot foreign exchange contracts designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The Underlying Fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield performance of the DAX® Index (“Underlying Index”).

Recon Capital Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) uses a “passive” or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Adviser uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund and the Underlying Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities or other instruments comprising the Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Index. The Fund and the Underlying Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index and Underlying Index, respectively.

The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the Underlying Fund), spot foreign exchange contracts, other instruments of the Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the Index (i.e. depositary receipts representing securities of the Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds, as well as in securities not included in the Index, but which the Adviser believes will help the Fund track the Index. Components of the Index include equity securities and foreign currency forward contracts (both deliverable and non-deliverable) designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The notional exposure to foreign currency forward contracts (deliverable and non-deliverable) generally will be a short position that hedges the currency risk of the equity portfolio. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index before the fees and expenses of the Fund.

[As of [_____________], 2015, the Index included [__] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $[____] billion and $[____] billion and an average market capitalization of $[___] billion. These amounts are subject to change.]

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The Index applies a one- month forward rate to the total value of the non-U.S. dollar denominated securities included in the Index to effectively create a “hedge” against fluctuations in the relative value of the Euro in relation to the U.S. dollar. The hedge is reset on a daily basis. The Index is designed to have higher returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the Euro is weakening relative to the U.S. dollar. Conversely, the Index is designed to have lower returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the Euro is rising relative to the U.S. dollar.

In order to replicate the “hedging” component of the Index, the Fund intends to enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts (generally required to be settled within two business days) designed to offset the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. Currency transactions made on a spot basis are for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currency.

Generally, each spot foreign exchange contract entered into by the Fund will require the Fund to enter into a transaction with a pre-selected FX Counterparty, at a specified sale price, a specified amount of Euro. Because the spot foreign exchange currency contracts entered into by the Fund are spot transactions, in order to maintain exposure in its FX base currency, the Fund will continuously enter into new spot foreign exchange currency contracts by “rolling” existing positions in the Fund’s FX Base Currency (Euro). The Fund rolls a currency contract by entering into two simultaneous trades that result in the same open short position of the FX base currency with the settlement extended one business day. The first transaction is an offsetting transaction to the original position for the same notional amount and same settlement date. The offsetting transaction may cause the Fund to realize a gain or loss on the transaction. The second transaction is for the same notional amount as the original position with the settlement date extended by one business day. Where there is an interest rate differential in the overnight rate between the FX base currency and the US dollar, there will be a difference in price between the two trades of the roll transaction. The difference represents the difference in benchmark overnight interest rates between the two currencies in the position (i.e., one day “carry”).

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Foreign currency spot foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency forward contracts differ. In a spot foreign currency exchange contract transaction, the price is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. The physical exchange of the currencies takes place at the point of trade or a short period after the trade. In a foreign currency forward contract, the price also is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. However, the physical exchange of the currencies takes place on a delivery date that is some time in the future.

The Fund’s exposure to foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts is based on the aggregate exposure of the Fund to the Euro. While this approach is designed to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on Fund returns, it does not necessarily eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. The return of the foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts may not perfectly offset the actual fluctuations between the Euro and the U.S. dollar.

The Fund’s 80% Policy may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days prior written notice to shareholders.

The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). Therefore, the Fund may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers or may invest a larger proportion of its assets in a single issuer. Based on the composition of the Index as of ________ __, 2015, each of the basic materials, consumer discretionary and insurance sectors represented a significant portion of the Index.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund

There is no assurance that the Fund will meet its investment objective. The value of your investment in the Fund, as well as the amount of return you receive on your investment in the Fund, may fluctuate significantly. You may lose part or all of your investment in the Fund or your investment may not perform as well as other similar investments. Therefore, you should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund.

Risks Related to Investing in Germany. Germany is a significant exporter to its major trading partners, which are other Western European developed nations and the United States. Therefore, Germany’s economy is dependent on the economies of these other countries. As such, reductions by these countries in spending on German exports could adversely impact the German economy. Many of these Western European developed nations, including Germany, are member states of the European Union (“EU”) and Economic and Monetary Union of the EU (“EMU”). As a result, these member states are dependent upon one another economically and politically. The European financial markets have experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about rising government debt levels of several European countries, including Greece, Spain, Ireland, Italy and Portugal. These events have adversely affected the exchange rate of the Euro and may continue to significantly affect other countries in Europe.

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Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and other bodies, including austerity measures and reforms may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future economic growth or have other uncertain or unintended consequences. In addition, one or more countries may abandon the Euro and/or withdraw from the EU, which could have significant and far-reaching consequences. These events have adversely affected the exchange rate of the Euro and may continue to significantly affect other countries in Europe. The German economy, along with certain other EU nations, experienced a significant slowdown during the recent financial crisis.

The Fund’s investment in German issuers subjects the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risks specific to Germany. The German economy, along with certain other EU economies, experienced a significant economic slowdown during the recent financial crisis.

Structural Risk. Germany is subject to risks of social unrest and heavy governmental control, either of which may adversely affect investments in Germany.

Political and Social Risk. Certain sectors and regions of Germany have experienced high unemployment and labor and social unrest. These issues may cause downturns in the German markets or the German industries or sectors in which the Fund invests.

Heavy Governmental Control and Regulation. Heavy regulation of labor and product markets is pervasive in Germany. These regulations may at times stifle German economic growth or cause prolonged periods of recession.

Risk of Investing in the Basic Materials Sector. To the extent that the basic materials sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the basic materials sector. Companies engaged in the production and distribution of basic materials may be adversely affected by changes in world events, political and economic conditions, energy conservation, environmental policies, commodity price volatility, changes in exchange rates, imposition of import controls, increased competition, depletion of resources and labor relations.

Risk of Investing in the Consumer Discretionary Sector. To the extent that the consumer discretionary sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the consumer discretionary sector. These companies may be adversely affected by changes in the worldwide economy, consumer spending, competition, demographics and consumer preferences, exploration and production spending.

Risk of Investing in the Insurance Sector. To the extent that the insurance sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the insurance sector. Insurance companies' profits are affected by many factors, including interest rate movements, the imposition of premium rate caps, competition and pressure to compete globally. In addition, although the industry is currently subject to extensive regulation, companies in this industry may be adversely affected by increased governmental regulations or tax law changes in the future.

Currency Hedging Risk. The performance of the Fund and Underlying Fund in part is linked to the daily performance of the spot price of the exchange rates of foreign currencies. When a derivative is used as a hedge against a position that the Fund holds, any loss generated by the derivative generally should be substantially offset by gains on the hedged investment, and vice versa. While hedging can

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reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and its reference asset, and there can be no assurance that the Fund’s hedging transactions will be effective.

In seeking to track the performance of the Underlying Index, the Fund will attempt to hedge the currency exposure of non-U.S. dollar denominated securities held in its portfolio by investing in spot foreign exchange contracts, which may include both physically-settled forward contracts and non-deliverable forward contracts (“NDFs”). NDFs may be less liquid than deliverable forward currency contracts. A lack of liquidity in NDFs of the hedged currency could result in the Fund being unable to structure its hedging transactions as intended. In addition, the Adviser may seek to limit the size of the Fund in order to attempt to reduce a situation where the Fund is unable to obtain sufficient liquidity in an underlying currency to implement its investment objective.

Foreign currency forward contracts, including NDFs, do not eliminate movements in the value of non-U.S. currencies and securities but rather allow the Fund to establish a fixed rate of exchange for a future point in time. Exchange rates may be volatile and may change quickly and unpredictably in response to both global economic developments and economic conditions in a geographic region in which the Fund or the Underlying Fund invests. In addition, the Fund’s exposure to the value of the component currencies may not be fully hedged at all times. Because the Fund’s currency hedge is reset on a daily basis, currency risk can develop or increase intra-day. Furthermore, while the Fund is designed to hedge against currency fluctuations, it is possible that a degree of currency exposure may remain even at the time a hedging transaction is implemented. As a result, the Fund may not be able to structure its hedging transactions as anticipated or its hedging transactions may not successfully reduce the currency risk included in the Fund’s portfolio. The effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy will in general be affected by the volatility of both the Underlying Index, and the volatility of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies to be hedged. Increased volatility will generally reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund’s and the Underlying Fund’s net asset values (the “NAVs”) are determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund’s NAV could decline if the currency of a non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar and the Fund’s attempt to hedge currency exposure is unsuccessful. Generally, an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar against a foreign currency will reduce the value of a security denominated in that foreign currency, thereby decreasing the Fund’s overall NAV. In addition, fluctuations in the exchange rates of currencies could affect the economy or particular business operations of companies in a geographic region, including securities in which the Fund or the Underlying Fund invests, causing an adverse impact on the Fund’s or the Underlying Fund’s investments in the affected region and the United States. As a result, investors have the potential for losses regardless of the length of time they intend to hold Fund shares.

Credit and Counterparty Risk. A counterparty to an over-the-counter derivatives contract, currency forwards, currency options or other over-the-counter derivatives contracts may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal, interest, or settlement payments, or otherwise to honor its obligations.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities. These additional risks include greater market volatility, the availability of less reliable financial information, higher transactional and custody costs, taxation by foreign governments, decreased market liquidity and political instability. Because the Fund may

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invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies and some of the income received by the Fund may be in foreign currencies, changes in currency exchange rates may negatively impact the Fund’s return. The risks of investing in emerging market countries are greater than risks associated with investments in foreign developed countries. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities.

Depositary Receipts Risks. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities. Depositary receipts are receipts listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges issued by banks or trust companies that entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. The issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Common Stock Risk. Common stock held by the Fund may fall in value due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific issuers in which the Fund invests. Investments in common stock may be more volatile than investments in other asset classes. Common stock is subordinate to preferred securities and debt instruments in a company’s capital structure with respect to priority in right to share corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred securities or debt instruments.

Derivatives Risk.  Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the value of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. The Fund’s use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Moreover, although the value of a derivative is based on an underlying indicator, a derivative does not carry the same rights as would be the case if the Fund invested directly in the underlying securities. 

Market Risk. The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risk associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. The value of Shares will generally decline in correlation with any decline in the value of the securities in the Index. An investment in the Fund may lose money.

Market Trading Risk. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including disruptions to the creation and redemption processes of the Fund, losses from trading in secondary markets, the existence of extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for Shares, which may result in Shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. If a shareholder purchases Shares at a time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV or sells Shares at a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV, the shareholder may sustain losses.

Index Tracking Risk. While the Fund seeks to achieve a high degree of correlation with the Index, the Fund’s return may not match the return of the Index due to, among other reasons, operating expenses, transaction costs, cash flows, and operational inefficiencies. For example, the Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to the Index and incurs costs when buying and selling securities, particularly where the Fund must rebalance its securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of the Index. Because these and other costs are not factored into the return of the Index, the Fund’s return may deviate significantly from the return of the Index.

Swap Risk. The Fund may use cleared and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap agreements in addition to other derivatives to hedge currency and otherwise achieve its investment objective. Cleared swap transactions may help reduce counterparty credit risk. In a cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate

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counterparty is a clearinghouse rather than a bank, dealer or financial institution. OTC swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and often there is no central clearing or guaranty function for swaps. These OTC swaps are often subject to credit risk or the risk of default or nonperformance by the counterparty. Both OTC and cleared swaps could result in losses if interest rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by the Fund or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized swap transactions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis.

Passive Management Risk. Because the Fund is not “actively” managed, unless a security is removed from the Index, the Fund generally would not sell the security. Therefore, the Fund may underperform funds that actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to move to defensive positions to lessen the impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers.

Limited History of Operations. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations. The Adviser also has a limited history of advising a mutual fund, but its portfolio managers and employees are persons with experience in managing investment portfolios, including portfolios with similar types of investments to those in which the Fund invests.

Management Risk. As the Fund may not fully replicate the Index, it is subject to the risk that the Adviser’s investment strategy may not produce the intended results. 

Non-Diversified Risk. Because the Fund is non-diversified under the 1940 Act and may invest in a smaller number of issuers or a larger proportion of its assets may be invested in a single issuer, the gains and losses on a single investment may have a greater impact on the Fund’s NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund is concentrated in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund may be adversely affected by the performance of those securities, may be subject to increased price volatility and may be more susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other conditions than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of industries or groups of industries.

Performance

The Fund commenced operations on [_________], 2015 and, therefore, does not have a performance history for a full calendar year. The Fund’s performance for the Fund’s first fiscal period is included in the “Financial Highlights” section of the Prospectus. Visit reconfunds.com for current performance figures.

Portfolio Management

Investment Adviser. Recon Capital Advisors, LLC.

Portfolio Managers. The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio since its inception: Kevin Kelly and Garrett Paolella.

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in a large specified number of Shares each called a “Creation Unit,” or multiples thereof, and only with “authorized participants” who have entered into contractual arrangements with Foreside Fund Services, LLC, the Fund’s distributor (“Distributor”). A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 Shares.

Individual Shares of the Fund may only be purchased and sold on a national securities exchange through brokers. Shares of the Fund are listed on NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“Exchange” or “NASDAQ”) and because Shares will trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares of the Fund may trade at a price greater than or less than NAV.

Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

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Additional Information About the Fund’s Investment Strategies and Risks

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index, which consists of stocks of the 30 largest German companies in terms of liquidity and market capitalization admitted to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard segment with the currency risk of the securities included in the Index hedged against the U.S. dollar on a daily basis. The Index tracks the segment of the largest and most actively traded companies – known as “blue chips” – on the German equities market. The 30 stocks contained in the Index represents about 80% of the market capitalization listed in Germany.

Currently, the Fund achieves its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the Underlying Fund and spot foreign exchange contracts designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The Underlying Fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield performance of the DAX® Index.

The Adviser uses a “passive” or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Adviser uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund and the Underlying Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities or other instruments comprising the Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Index. The Fund and the Underlying Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index and Underlying Index, respectively.

The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the Underlying Fund), spot foreign exchange contracts, other instruments of the Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the Index (i.e. depositary receipts representing securities of the Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds, as well as in securities not included in the Index, but which the Adviser believes will help the Fund track the Index. Components of the Index include equity securities and foreign currency forward contracts (both deliverable and non-deliverable) designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The notional exposure to foreign currency forward contracts (deliverable and non-deliverable) generally will be a short position that hedges the currency risk of the equity portfolio. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index before the fees and expenses of the Fund.

[As of [_____________], 2015, the Index included [__] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $[____] billion and $[____] billion and an average market capitalization of $[___] billion. These amounts are subject to change.]

The Index applies a one- month forward rate to the total value of the non-U.S. dollar denominated securities included in the Index to effectively create a “hedge” against fluctuations in the relative value of the Euro in relation to the U.S. dollar. The hedge is reset on a daily basis. The Index is designed to have higher returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the Euro is weakening relative to the U.S. dollar. Conversely, the Index is designed to have lower returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the Euro is rising relative to the U.S. dollar.

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In order to replicate the “hedging” component of the Index, the Fund intends to enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts (generally required to be settled within two business days) designed to offset the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. Currency transactions made on a spot basis are for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currency.

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Foreign currency spot foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency forward contracts differ. In a spot foreign currency exchange contract transaction, the price is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. The physical exchange of the currencies takes place at the point of trade or a short period after the trade. In a foreign currency forward contract, the price also is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. However, the physical exchange of the currencies takes place on a delivery date that is some time in the future.

The Fund’s exposure to foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts is based on the aggregate exposure of the Fund to the Euro. While this approach is designed to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on Fund returns, it does not necessarily eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. The return of the foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts may not perfectly offset the actual fluctuations between the Euro and the U.S. dollar.

Additional Investment Strategies

The Fund and Underlying Fund may invest the portion of their total assets not invested in the Index in securities not included in the Index (other than those described above), money market instruments, including repurchase agreements or money market funds, swaps and certain other derivatives. Depositary receipts may be used by the Fund and Underlying Fund in seeking performance that corresponds to its Index and in managing cash flows, and may count towards compliance with its 80% Policy. The Fund and Underlying Fund will not use any temporary defensive strategies, such as making investments in money market instruments not included in its Index, for temporary defensive purposes.

The Fund and Underlying Fund may borrow money from a bank up to a limit of one-third of the market value of its total assets. To the extent that the Fund borrows money, it will be leveraged; at such times, the Fund will appreciate or depreciate in value more rapidly than its Index.

The Fund’s and Underlying Fund’s investment objective and each of its other investment policies are non-fundamental policies that may be changed by the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of Recon Capital Series Trust (“Trust”) without shareholder approval, except as noted in this Prospectus or the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) under the section entitled “Investment Policies and Restrictions -- Investment Restrictions.”

Risks of Investing in the Fund

The following section provides additional information regarding the principal risks identified under “Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” in the Fund’s “Summary Information” section followed by additional risk information.

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Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk. Therefore, you should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund.

Risks Related to Investing in Germany. Germany is a significant exporter to its major trading partners, which are other Western European developed nations and the United States. Therefore, Germany’s economy is dependent on the economies of these other countries. As such, reductions by these countries in spending on German exports could adversely impact the German economy. Many of these Western European developed nations, including Germany, are member states of the EU and Economic and EMU. As a result, these member states are dependent upon one another economically and politically.

During the most recent financial crisis, the German economy, along with certain other EU economies, experienced a significant economic slowdown. Recently, new concerns emerged in relation to the economic health of the EU. These concerns have led to tremendous downward pressure on certain financial institutions, including German financial services companies. During the recent European debt crisis, Germany played a key role in stabilizing the euro. However, such efforts may prove unsuccessful, and any ongoing crisis may continue to significantly affect the economies of every country in Europe, including Germany.

The Fund’s investment in German issuers subjects the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risks specific to Germany. The German economy, along with certain other EU economies, experienced a significant economic slowdown during the recent financial crisis.

Structural Risk. Germany is subject to risks of social unrest and heavy governmental control, either of which may adversely affect investments in Germany.

Political and Social Risk. Certain sectors and regions of Germany have experienced high unemployment and labor and social unrest. These issues may cause downturns in the German markets or the German industries or sectors in which the Fund invests.

Heavy Governmental Control and Regulation. Heavy regulation of labor and product markets is pervasive in Germany. These regulations may at times stifle German economic growth or cause prolonged periods of recession.

Risk of Investing in the Basic Materials Sector. To the extent that the basic materials sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the basic materials sector. Companies engaged in the production and distribution of basic materials may be adversely affected by changes in world events, political and economic conditions, energy conservation, environmental policies, commodity price volatility, changes in exchange rates, imposition of import controls, increased competition, depletion of resources and labor relations.

Risk of Investing in the Consumer Discretionary Sector. To the extent that the consumer discretionary sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the consumer discretionary sector. These companies may be adversely affected by changes in the worldwide economy, consumer spending, competition, demographics and consumer preferences, exploration and production spending. Companies in this sector are also affected by changes in government regulation, world events and economic conditions.

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Risk of Investing in the Insurance Sector.  To the extent that the insurance sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the insurance sector. Insurance companies’ profits are affected by many factors, including interest rate movements, the imposition of premium rate caps, competition and pressure to compete globally. Certain types of insurance companies may also be affected by weather catastrophes and other disasters and mortality rates. In addition, although the industry is currently subject to extensive regulation, companies in this industry may be adversely affected by increased governmental regulations or tax law changes in the future.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund’s NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund’s NAV could decline if the currency of a non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. Therefore, the value of an investment in the Fund may also go up or down quickly and unpredictably and investors may lose money.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks of investing in the markets where such issuers are located, including heightened risks of inflation or nationalization and market fluctuations caused by economic and political developments. As a result of investing in non-U.S. securities, the Fund may be subject to increased risk of loss caused by any of the factors listed below:

  • Lower levels of liquidity and market efficiency;
  • Greater securities price volatility;
  • Exchange rate fluctuations and exchange controls;
  • Less availability of public information about issuers;
  • Limitations on foreign ownership of securities;
  • Imposition of withholding or other taxes;
  • Imposition of restrictions on the expatriation of the funds or other assets of the Fund;
  • Higher transaction and custody costs and delays in settlement procedures;
  • Difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations;
  • Lower levels of regulation of the securities market;
  • Weaker accounting, disclosure and reporting requirements; and
  • Legal principles relating to corporate governance, directors’ fiduciary duties and liabilities and stockholders’ rights in markets in which the Fund invests may differ and/or may not be as extensive or protective as those that apply in the United States.

European Economic Risk. The EMU requires compliance with restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, interest rates, debt levels and fiscal and monetary controls, each of which may significantly affect every country in Europe. Decreasing imports or exports, changes in governmental or EU regulations on trade, changes in the exchange rate of the Euro (the common currency of certain EU countries), the default or threat of default by an EU member country on its sovereign debt, and/or an economic recession in an EU member country may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of EU member countries and their trading partners. The European financial markets have experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns or rising government debt levels in several European countries, including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. These events have adversely affected the exchange rate of the Euro and may continue to significantly affect every country in Europe, including countries that do not use the euro.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not produce the desired results, may result in social unrest and

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may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and other entities of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. In addition, one or more countries may abandon the Euro and/or withdraw from the EU. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far-reaching.

U.S. Economic Risk. The United States is a large trading and investment partner of Germany. A decrease in U.S. imports, new trade regulations, changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rates or an economic slowdown in the United States may have an adverse impact on Germany’s economy and, as a result, securities to which the Fund has exposure.

Common Stock Risk. Common stock held by the Fund may fall in value due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific issuers in which the Fund invests. For example, an adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may result in a decline in the value of the common stock of an issuer held by the Fund; the price of the common stock of an issuer may be particularly sensitive to general movements in the securities markets; or a drop in the securities markets may depress the price of most or all of the common stock held by the Fund. In addition, the common stock of an issuer in the Fund’s portfolio may decline in price if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments. Common stock is subordinate to preferred securities and debt instruments in a company’s capital structure with respect to priority in right to share corporate income and, therefore, will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred securities or debt instruments. In addition, while broad market measures of common stock have historically generated higher average returns than fixed income securities, common stock has also experienced significantly more volatility in those returns.

Market Trading Risk. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including disruptions to the creation and redemption processes of the Fund, losses from trading in secondary markets, the existence of extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for Shares may result in Shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. The NAV of Shares will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s securities holdings. The market prices of Shares will fluctuate in accordance with changes in NAV and supply and demand on the Exchange. The Adviser cannot predict whether Shares will trade below, at or above their NAV. Price differences may be due, in large part, to the fact that supply and demand forces at work in the secondary trading market for Shares will be closely related to, but not identical to, the same forces influencing the prices of the securities of the Index trading individually or in the aggregate at any point in time. If a shareholder purchases Shares at a time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV or sells Shares at a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV, the shareholder may sustain losses. Any of these factors, discussed above and further below, may lead to Shares trading at a premium or discount to the Fund’s NAV.

Absence of Prior Active Market. While the Fund’s Shares are expected to be listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for Shares will develop or be maintained. The Distributor does not maintain a secondary market in Shares.

Trading Issues. Trading in Shares on the Exchange may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to the Exchange’s “circuit breaker” rules. There can be no assurance that the

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requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.

Swap Risk. The Fund may use cleared and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap agreements in addition to other derivatives to hedge currency and otherwise achieve its investment objective. An OTC swap contract is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indices, reference rates, currencies or other instruments. Typically swap agreements provide that when the period payment dates for both parties are the same, the payments are made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with only the net amount paid by one party to the other). The Fund’s obligations or rights under a swap contract entered into on a net basis will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement, based on the relative values of the positions held by each party. Cleared swap transactions may help reduce counterparty credit risk. In a cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate counterparty is a clearinghouse rather than a bank, dealer or financial institution. OTC swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and often there is no central clearing or guaranty function for swaps. These OTC swaps are often subject to credit risk or the risk of default or nonperformance by the counterparty. Both OTC and cleared swaps could result in losses if interest rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by the Fund or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized swap transactions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis.

 

Index Tracking Risk. While the Fund seeks to achieve a high degree of correlation with its respective Index, the Fund’s return may not match the return of its Index due to, among other reasons, operating expenses, transaction costs, cash flows and operational inefficiencies. For example, the Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to its Index and incurs costs when buying and selling securities, particularly where the Fund must rebalance its securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of the Index. The Fund may not be fully invested at times as a result of reserves of cash held by the Fund to pay expenses. The need to comply with the tax diversification and other requirements of the Code may also impact the Fund’s ability to replicate the performance of its Index. In addition, if the Fund utilizes depositary receipts and other derivative instruments, its return may not correlate as well with its Index as would be the case if the Fund had purchased all the securities in its Index directly.

Passive Management Risk. Because the Fund is not “actively” managed, unless a security is removed from the Index, the Fund generally would not sell the security. If a specific security is removed from the Index, the Fund may be forced to sell such security at an inopportune time or for prices other than at current market values. The timing of changes in the Fund from one type of security to another in seeking to replicate its Index could have a negative effect on the Fund. Unlike with an actively managed fund, the Adviser does not use techniques or defensive strategies designed to lessen the impact of periods of market decline. Therefore, the Fund may underperform funds that actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to move to defensive positions to lessen the impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers.

Management Risk. The Fund may not fully replicate its Index and may hold securities not included in its Index. As a result, the Fund is subject to the risk that the Adviser’s investment strategy, the implementation of which is subject to a number of constraints, may not produce the intended results. 

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Non-Diversified Risk. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” investment company under the 1940 Act. As a result, the Fund is subject to the risk that it will be more volatile than a diversified fund because the Fund may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers or a larger proportion of its assets may be invested in a single issuer. As a result, the gains and losses on a single investment may have a greater impact on the Fund’s NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds.

Concentration Risk. The Fund’s assets may be concentrated in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that its Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. The securities of many or all of the companies in the same industry may decline in value due to developments adversely affecting such industry. By concentrating its assets in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund is subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on that industry or groups of industries will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of industries or groups of industries. Based on the composition of the Index, the Fund’s assets may be concentrated in certain industries or groups of industries. Therefore, the Fund will be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on those sectors will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries.

Depositary Receipts Risks. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities. Depositary receipts are receipts listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges issued by banks or trust companies that entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. The issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities. Investments in depositary receipts may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market and, if not included in the Index, may negatively affect the Fund’s ability to replicate the performance of its Index. In addition, investments in depositary receipts that are not included in the Index may increase tracking error.

Derivatives Risk.  Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the value of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. The Fund’s use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Moreover, although the value of a derivative is based on an underlying indicator, a derivative does not carry the same rights as would be the case if the Fund invested directly in the underlying securities. 

Derivatives are subject to a number of risks, such as potential changes in value in response to market developments or as a result of the counterparty’s credit quality and the risk that a derivative transaction may not have the effect the Adviser anticipated. Derivatives also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying indicator. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage, may be highly volatile, and the Fund could lose more than the amount it invests. The use of derivatives may increase the amount and affect the timing and character of taxes payable by shareholders of the Fund. 

Some derivative transactions are entered into “over-the-counter” (not on an exchange or contract market). As a result, the value of such a derivative transaction will depend on the ability and the willingness of the Fund’s counterparty to perform its obligations under the transaction. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, the Fund’s contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Fund’s rights as a creditor (e.g., the Fund may not receive the net amount of payments that it is contractually entitled

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to receive). A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s over-the-counter derivative positions at any time.

Leverage Risk. To the extent that the Fund borrows money or utilizes certain derivatives, it may be leveraged. Leveraging generally exaggerates the effect on NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio securities.

Portfolio Holdings

A description of the Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the SAI.

Management of the Fund

Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has responsibility for the general oversight of the management of the Fund, including the general supervision and responsibilities of the Adviser and other service providers, but is not involved in the day-to-day management of the Trust. A list of the Trustees and the Trust officers, and their present positions and principal occupations, is provided in the SAI.

Investment Adviser. Recon Capital Advisors, LLC, located at 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. The Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Recon Capital Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation established in 2011 that serves as the investment adviser to high net worth individuals through separately managed accounts and private funds.

Pursuant to the supervision agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Supervision Agreement”) and subject to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Adviser provides or causes to be furnished, all supervisory and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Fund and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Fund, including audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Supervision Agreement also requires the Adviser to provide or cause to be furnished investment management and investment advisory services to the Fund.

The Fund pays the Adviser a fee (“Management Fee”) in return for providing investment management, investment advisory and supervisory services under an all-in fee structure. The Fund will pay a monthly Management Fee to the Adviser at an annual rate (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund) of 0.55%. In addition, the Fund bears other fees and expenses that are not covered by the Supervision Agreement, which may vary and will affect the total expense ratio of the Fund, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Advisory Agreement”), the Fund pays the Adviser, out of its Management Fee, an advisory fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of ____%.

The Adviser has agreed to waive Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses through [__________], 2016.

A discussion regarding the Board of Trustees’ approval of the Advisory Agreement and the Supervision Agreement with respect to the Fund will be available in the Trust’s annual report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015.

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Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent. The Bank of New York Mellon is the administrator for the Fund (“Administrator”), the custodian of the Fund’s assets and provides transfer agency, certain administrative and fund accounting services to the Fund. The Administrator is responsible for providing certain operational, clerical, recordkeeping and/or bookkeeping services for the Fund.

Distributor. Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the distributor of Shares. The Distributor will not distribute Shares in less than Creation Units, and does not maintain a secondary market in Shares. The Shares are expected to be traded in the secondary market.

Portfolio Managers

The portfolio managers listed below are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

Kevin Kelly, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Kelly has been employed by the Adviser or related entities since 2011. As Chief Investment Officer, he oversees all research and investment strategies. Prior to joining the investment adviser, Mr. Kelly served as a Portfolio Manager for a hedge fund from 2008 to 2011 where he focused on equities and equity derivatives. Mr. Kelly also previously worked for Goldman, Sachs & Co. in San Francisco, for a wealth management performing due diligence on companies, assets, and investment managers. Mr. Kelly has also worked at Deutsche Bank on its US Private Placement’s Debt Team in London assisting in originating, syndicating, and executing private bond issues of offshore companies sold to qualified institutional buyers. His duties included performing analysis of client credit spreads, monitoring treasury rates, swaps curves, LIBOR, credit ratings and all non-USD denominated transactions.

Garrett Paolella, Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Paolella has been employed by the Adviser or related entities since January 2012. As Chief Executive Officer, he oversees all operations of the firm. Prior to joining Recon Capital, Mr. Paolella served as an Executive Director of MKM Partners a Sales, Trading & Research firm where he covered Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and other Institutional firms from 2008-2012. Mr. Paolella also owned and operated several other companies spanning financial services, real estate, and manufacturing. Mr. Paolella currently serves as Chairman of the Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFÉ) Advisory Board at the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business. The Board’s primary purpose is overseeing a nationally recognized portfolio management program.

Please refer to the SAI for additional information about the portfolio managers’ compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and their ownership of Shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Information

Determination of NAV

The NAV per Share for the Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of the Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities) by the total number of Shares outstanding. Expenses and fees, including the management fee, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV of the Fund is determined each business day as of the close of trading (ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange. Any assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted into U.S. dollars at the current market rates on the date of valuation as quoted by one or more sources.

The values of the Fund’s portfolio securities are based on the securities’ closing prices on their local principal markets, where available. In the absence of a last reported sales price, or if no sales were

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reported, and for other assets for which market quotes are not readily available, values may be based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or by an outside independent pricing service. Prices obtained by an outside independent pricing service use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from data related to investments or securities with similar characteristics and may use a computerized grid matrix of securities and its evaluations in determining what it believes is the fair value of the portfolio securities. If a market quotation for a security is not readily available or the Adviser believes it does not otherwise accurately reflect the market value of the security at the time the Fund calculates its NAV, the security will be fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also use fair value pricing in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to, situations where the value of a security in the Fund’s portfolio has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the market on which the security is principally traded (such as a corporate action or other news that may materially affect the price of a security) or trading in a security has been suspended or halted. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of the security. In addition, fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate the Fund’s NAV and the prices used by the Index. This may adversely affect the Fund’s ability to track its Index. To the extent the Fund invests in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges or other markets that trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its Shares, the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or sell your Shares.

Buying and Selling Exchange-Traded Shares

The Shares of the Fund are listed on the Exchange. If you buy or sell Shares in the secondary market, you will incur customary brokerage commissions and charges and may pay some or all of the spread between the bid and the offered price in the secondary market on each leg of a round trip (purchase and sale) transaction. In times of severe market disruption or low trading volume in the Fund’s Shares, this spread can increase significantly. It is anticipated that Shares will trade in the secondary market at prices that may differ to varying degrees from the NAV of Shares. During periods of disruptions to creations and redemptions or the existence of extreme market volatility, the market prices of Shares are more likely to differ significantly from the Shares’ NAV.

The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) serves as securities depository for Shares. The Shares may be held only in book-entry form; stock certificates will not be issued. DTC, or its nominee, is the record or registered owner of all outstanding Shares. Beneficial ownership of Shares will be shown on the records of DTC or its participants (described below). Beneficial owners of Shares are not entitled to have Shares registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of certificates in definitive form and are not considered the registered holder thereof. Accordingly, to exercise any rights of a holder of Shares, each beneficial owner must rely on the procedures of: (i) DTC; (ii) “DTC Participants,” i.e., securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations, some of whom (and/or their representatives) own DTC; and (iii) “Indirect Participants,” i.e., brokers, dealers, banks and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant, either directly or indirectly, through which such beneficial owner holds its interests. The Trust understands that under existing industry practice, in the event the Trust requests any action of holders of Shares, or a beneficial owner desires to take any action that DTC, as the record owner of all outstanding Shares, is entitled to take, DTC would authorize the DTC Participants to take such action and that the DTC Participants would authorize the Indirect Participants and beneficial owners acting through such DTC Participants to take such action

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and would otherwise act upon the instructions of beneficial owners owning through them. As described above, the Trust recognizes DTC or its nominee as the owner of all Shares for all purposes. For more information, see the section entitled “Book Entry Only System” in the SAI.

The Exchange is open for trading Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends and the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Because non-U.S. exchanges may be open on days when the Fund does not price its Shares, the value of the securities in the Fund’s portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund’s Shares.

Distribution and Service Plan

The Board has adopted a distribution and service plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Fund is authorized to pay distribution fees in connection with the sale and distribution of its shares and pay service fees in connection with the provision of ongoing services to shareholders.

No Rule 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Fund, and there are no current plans to impose these fees. In addition, no such fees may be paid in the future without further approval by the Board. The Board has adopted a resolution that no such fees will be paid in the first 12 months of the Fund’s operations. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees are charged in the future, because these fees are paid out of the Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, these fees will increase the cost of your investment in the Fund. By purchasing shares subject to distribution and service fees, you may pay more over time than you would by purchasing shares with other types of sales charge arrangements. Long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The net income attributable to the shares of the Fund will be reduced by the amount of distribution and service fees and other expenses of the Fund.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

The Board has evaluated the risks of frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (“market timing”) activities by the Fund’s shareholders. The Board noted that Shares can only be purchased and redeemed directly from the Fund in Creation Units by Authorized Participants (“APs”) and that the vast majority of trading in Shares occurs on the secondary market. Because the secondary market trades do not involve the Fund directly, it is unlikely those trades would cause many of the harmful effects of market timing, including dilution, disruption of portfolio management, increases in the Fund’s trading costs and the realization of capital gains.

With respect to trades directly with the Fund, to the extent effected in-kind, those trades do not cause any of the harmful effects (as previously noted) that may result from frequent cash trades. To the extent that the Trust allows or requires trades to be effected in whole or in part in cash, the Board noted that those trades could result in dilution to the Fund and increased transaction costs, which could negatively impact the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. However, the Board noted that direct trading by APs is critical to ensuring that Shares trade at or close to NAV. The Fund also employs fair valuation pricing to minimize potential dilution from market timing. The Fund imposes transaction fees on in-kind purchases and redemptions of Shares to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by the Fund in effecting in-kind trades, these fees increase if an investor substitutes cash in part or in whole for securities, reflecting the fact that the Fund’s trading costs increase in those

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circumstances. Given this structure, the Board determined that it is not necessary to adopt policies and procedures to detect and deter market timing of Shares.

Distributions

General Policies. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually by the Fund. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, generally are declared and paid once a year, but the Fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis for the Fund to improve its Index tracking or to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code, in all events in a manner consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may distribute at least annually amounts representing the full dividend yield on the underlying portfolio securities of the Fund, net of expenses of the Fund, as if the Fund owned such underlying portfolio securities for the entire dividend period in which case some portion of each distribution may result in a return of capital for tax purposes for certain shareholders.

Dividends and other distributions are distributed on a pro rata basis to beneficial owners of such Shares. Dividend payments are made through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants to beneficial owners then of record with proceeds received from the Fund. The Fund makes additional distributions to the minimum extent necessary (i) to distribute the entire annual taxable income of the Fund, plus any net capital gains and (ii) to avoid imposition of the excise tax imposed by Section 4982 of the Code. Management of the Fund reserves the right to declare special dividends if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve the status of the Fund as a “regulated investment company” (“RIC”) or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.

Dividend Reinvestment Service. No reinvestment service is provided by the Fund. Broker-dealers may make available the DTC book-entry dividend reinvestment service for use by beneficial owners of the Fund through DTC Participants for reinvestment of their dividend distributions. If this service is used, dividend distributions of both income and realized gains will be automatically reinvested in additional whole Shares of the Fund. Beneficial owners should contact their broker to determine the availability and costs of the service and the details of participation therein. Brokers may require beneficial owners to adhere to specific procedures and timetables.

Tax Information

As with any investment, you should consider how your Fund investment will be taxed. The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax professional about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund, including the possible application of foreign, state and local taxes. Unless your investment in the Fund is through a tax-exempt entity or tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when: (i) the Fund makes distributions, (ii) you sell Shares in the secondary market or (iii) you create or redeem Creation Units.

The Fund intends to qualify for and to elect treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. A RIC is not subject to tax at the corporate level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, the Fund would be taxed as an ordinary corporation on its taxable income (even if such income and gains were distributed to its shareholders) and all distributions out of earnings and profits would be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income.  In addition, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay taxes and make distributions (which could be subject to interest charges) before requalifying for taxation as a RIC.   

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Taxes on Distributions. As noted above, the Fund expects to distribute net investment income, if any, at least annually, and any net realized capital gains, if any, annually. The Fund may also pay a special distribution at any time to comply with U.S. federal tax requirements.

In general, your distributions are subject to U.S. federal income tax when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in the Fund. Distributions of net investment income, including any net short-term capital gains, if any, are generally taxable as ordinary income. Whether distributions of capital gains represent long-term or short-term capital gains is determined by how long the Fund owned the investments that generated them, rather than how long you have owned your Shares. Distributions of net short-term capital gains in excess of net long–term capital losses, if any, are generally taxable as ordinary income. Distributions of net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses, if any, that are properly reported as capital gain dividends are generally taxable as long-term capital gains. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate shareholders are generally taxable at a maximum rate of 15% or 20%, depending on whether the shareholder’s income exceeds certain threshold amounts.

The Fund may receive dividends, the distribution of which the Fund may report as qualified dividends. In the event that the Fund receives such a dividend and reports the distribution of such dividend as a qualified dividend, the dividend may be taxed at the maximum capital gains rate, provided holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and the Fund level.

In general, your distributions are subject to U.S. federal income tax for the year when they are paid. Certain distributions paid in January, however, may be treated as paid on December 31 of the prior year.

Distributions in excess of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits are treated as a tax-free return of your investment to the extent of your basis in Shares, and generally as capital gain thereafter. A return of capital, which for tax purposes is treated as a return of your investment, reduces your basis in Shares, thus reducing any loss or increasing any gain on a subsequent taxable disposition of Shares. A distribution will reduce the Fund’s NAV per Share and may be taxable to you as ordinary income or capital gain even though, from an economic standpoint, the distribution may constitute a return of capital.

Foreign Taxes. Dividends and interest received by the Fund with respect to non-U.S. securities may give rise to withholding and other taxes imposed by non-U.S. countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If, as is expected, more than 50% of the total assets of the Fund at the close of a year consist of non-U.S. stocks or securities, the Fund may “pass through” to you certain non-U.S. income taxes (including withholding taxes) paid by the Fund. This means that you would be considered to have received as an additional dividend your share of such non-U.S. taxes, but you may, in such case, be entitled to either a corresponding tax deduction in calculating your taxable income, or, subject to certain limitations, a credit in calculating your U.S. federal income tax.

Backup Withholding. The Fund may be required to withhold a percentage of your distributions and proceeds if you have not provided a taxpayer identification number or social security number or otherwise established a basis for exemption from backup withholding. The backup withholding rate for individuals is currently 28%. This is not an additional tax and may be refunded, or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, provided certain required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Taxes on the Sale or Cash Redemption of Exchange Listed Shares. Currently, any capital gain or loss realized upon a sale of Shares is generally treated as long term capital gain or loss if Shares have been held for more than one year and as a short term capital gain or loss if held for one year or less. However, any capital loss on a sale of Shares held for six months or less is treated as long-term capital loss to the extent that capital gain dividends were paid with respect to such Shares. A shareholder’s ability to deduct capital losses from capital gain distributions received from the Fund may be limited. To the extent that a Fund shareholder’s Shares are redeemed for cash, this is normally treated as a sale for tax purposes.

Taxes on Creations and Redemptions of Creation Units. A person who exchanges securities for Creation Units generally will recognize a gain or loss. The gain or loss will be equal to the difference between the market value of the Creation Units at the time of exchange and the sum of the exchanger’s aggregate basis in the securities surrendered and the amount of any cash paid for such Creation Units. A person who exchanges Creation Units for securities will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanger’s basis in the Creation Units and the sum of the aggregate market value of the securities received. The Internal Revenue Service, however, may assert that a loss realized upon an exchange of primarily securities for Creation Units cannot be deducted currently under the rules governing “wash sales,” or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position. Persons exchanging securities for Creation Units or redeeming Creation Units should consult their own tax adviser with respect to whether wash sale rules apply and when a loss might be deductible and the tax treatment of any creation or redemption transaction.

Under current U.S. federal income tax laws, any capital gain or loss realized upon a redemption (or creation) of Creation Units is generally treated as long-term capital gain or loss if Shares (or securities surrendered) have been held for more than one year and as a short-term capital gain or loss if Shares (or securities surrendered) have been held for one year or less.

If you create or redeem Creation Units, you will be sent a confirmation statement showing how many Shares you created or sold and at what price.

Medicare Tax. An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

Non-U.S. Shareholders. If you are not a citizen or resident alien of the United States or if you are a non-U.S. entity, the Fund’s ordinary income dividends (which include distributions of net short-term capital gains) will generally be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax, unless a lower treaty rate applies or unless such income is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.

Effective July 1, 2014, withholding of U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) is required with respect to payments of dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) certain capital gain dividends made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the applicable withholding agent to determine whether withholding is required.

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Non-U.S. shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund, including the possible applicability of the U.S. estate tax.

The foregoing discussion summarizes some of the consequences under current U.S. federal income tax law of an investment in the Fund. It is not a substitute for personal tax advice. Consult your own tax advisor about the potential tax consequences of an investment in the Fund under all applicable tax laws.

Index Provider

The DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index is published by STOXX Limited (“STOXX”).

STOXX is referred to herein as the “Index Provider.” The Index Provider does not sponsor, endorse or promote the Fund and bears no liability with respect to the Fund or any security.

DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index

The Index tracks the segment of the largest and most actively traded companies – known as blue chips – on the German equities market. It contains the shares of the 30 largest and most liquid companies admitted to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Prime Standard segment. The Index represents about 80% of the free-float market capitalization authorized in Germany.

As of [________], 2015, the Index included [___] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $[___] billion and $[___] billion and an average market capitalization of $[___] billion. These amounts are subject to change.]

Prior Performance of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index

The table below shows the cumulative and average annual performance of the Index for the 6 month, one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended ____ __, 2015. The inception date of the Index was ____ __, ____.

The information below is not the performance of the Fund, which has not commenced operations, and does not reflect the results of actual trading, reinvested dividends or the deduction of fees or expenses, such as management fees, brokerage commissions and transaction expenses, or taxes. The Index is unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in the Index. Prior performance of the Index does not guarantee the future results of the Index or the Fund.

Period                 Total Return
6-Months  
1-Year  
3-Year  
5-Year  
10-Year  

License Agreement and Disclaimers

The Adviser has entered into a license agreement with STOXX to use the Index. The Fund is permitted to use the Index pursuant to a sublicense agreement with the Adviser.

This financial instrument is neither sponsored nor promoted, distributed or in any other manner supported by Deutsche Börse AG (“DBA”). DBA does not give any explicit or implicit warranty or representation, neither regarding the results deriving from the use of the Index and/or the Index Trademark nor regarding the Index value at a certain point in time or on a certain date nor in any other respect. The Index is calculated and published by the DBA. Nevertheless, as far as admissible under statutory law DBA will not be liable vis-à-vis third parties for potential errors in the Index. Moreover, there is no obligation for DBA vis-à-vis third parties, including investors, to point out potential errors in the Index.

Neither the publication of the Index by DBA nor the granting of a license regarding the Index as well as the Index Trademark for the utilization in connection with the financial instrument or other securities or financial products, which derived from the Index, represents a recommendation by DBA for a capital investment or contains in any manner a warranty or opinion by DBA with respect to the attractiveness on an investment in this product.

In its capacity as sole owner of all rights to the Index and the Index Trademark, DBA has solely licensed to the issuer of the financial instrument the utilization of the Index and the Index Trademark as well as any reference to the Index and the Index Trademark in connection with the financial instrument.

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Financial Highlights

Financial highlights information is not available because the Fund had not yet commenced operations as of the date of this Prospectus.

Premium/Discount Information

The Fund had not commenced operations prior to the date of this Prospectus and, therefore, does not have information about the differences between the Fund’s daily market price on the Exchange and its NAV.

General Information

Continuous Offering

The method by which Creation Units are created and traded may raise certain issues under applicable securities laws. Because new Creation Units are issued and sold by the Trust on an ongoing basis, a “distribution,” as such term is used in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), may occur at any point. Broker dealers and other persons are cautioned that some activities on their part may, depending on the circumstances, result in their being deemed participants in a distribution in a manner which could render them statutory underwriters and subject them to the prospectus delivery and liability provisions of the Securities Act.

For example, a broker dealer firm or its client may be deemed a statutory underwriter if it takes Creation Units after placing an order with the Distributor, breaks them down into constituent Shares, and sells such Shares directly to customers, or if it chooses to couple the creation of a supply of new Shares with an active selling effort involving solicitation of secondary market demand for Shares. A determination of whether one is an underwriter for purposes of the Securities Act must take into account all the facts and circumstances pertaining to the activities of the broker dealer or its client in the particular case, and the examples mentioned above should not be considered a complete description of all the activities that could lead to a categorization as an underwriter.

Broker dealers who are not “underwriters” but are participating in a distribution (as contrasted to ordinary secondary trading transactions), and thus dealing with Shares that are part of an “unsold allotment” within the meaning of Section 4(3)(C) of the Securities Act, would be unable to take advantage of the prospectus delivery exemption provided by Section 4(3) of the Securities Act. This is because the prospectus delivery exemption in Section 4(3) of the Securities Act is not available in respect of such transactions as a result of Section 24(d) of the 1940 Act. As a result, broker dealer firms should note that dealers who are not underwriters but are participating in a distribution (as contrasted with ordinary secondary market transactions) and thus dealing with Shares that are part of an overallotment within the meaning of Section 4(3)(A) of the Securities Act would be unable to take advantage of the prospectus delivery exemption provided by Section 4(3) of the Securities Act. Firms that incur a prospectus delivery obligation with respect to Shares are reminded that, under Rule 153 of the Securities Act, a prospectus delivery obligation under Section 5(b)(2) of the Securities Act owed to an exchange member in connection with a sale on the Exchange is satisfied by the fact that the prospectus is available at the Exchange upon request. The prospectus delivery mechanism provided in Rule 153 is only available with respect to transactions on an exchange.

In addition, certain affiliates of the Fund and the Adviser may purchase and resell Fund shares pursuant to this Prospectus.

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Other Information

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on May 17, 2012. Its Declaration of Trust currently permits the Trust to issue an unlimited number of Shares of beneficial interest. If shareholders are required to vote on any matters, each Share outstanding would be entitled to one vote. Annual meetings of shareholders will not be held except as required by the 1940 Act and other applicable law. See the SAI for more information concerning the Trust’s form of organization.

Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act restricts investments by investment companies in the securities of other investment companies, including Shares of the Fund. Registered investment companies are permitted to invest in the Fund beyond the limits set forth in Section 12(d)(1) subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in an SEC exemptive order issued to the Trust, including that such investment companies enter into an agreement with the Fund. The Fund ordinarily invests substantially all of its assets in the Underlying Fund pursuant to provisions in Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act and the rules and interpretations thereunder.

An AP that is not a “qualified institutional buyer,” as such term is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, will not be able to receive, as part of a redemption, restricted securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A.

__________ serves as counsel to the Trust, including the Fund and the trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act.

_____________ has been appointed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund.

 

Additional Information

This Prospectus does not contain all the information included in the Registration Statement filed with the SEC with respect to the Fund’s Shares. Information about the Fund can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1.202.551.8090. The Fund’s Registration Statement, including this Prospectus, the SAI and the exhibits may be examined at the offices of the SEC (100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549) or on the EDGAR database at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov), and copies may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520. These documents and other information concerning the Trust also may be inspected at the offices of The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286. Additional information regarding the Index is available at http://www.dax-indices.com/.

The SAI for the Fund, which has been filed with the SEC, provides more information about the Fund. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference and is legally part of this Prospectus. Additional information about the Fund’s investments will be available in the Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Fund’s annual report, when available, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. The SAI and the Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports may be obtained without charge by writing to the Fund at c/o Foreside Fund Services, LLC, at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101 or by calling 1-844-RC-FUNDS (1-844-723-8637) (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time).

(Investment Company Act file no. 811-22732)

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The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The Trust may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

Recon Capital Series Trust

Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF (UKXX)

 

  

[____________], 2015

Principal U.S. Listing Exchange for the Fund: NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), are not individually redeemable, and owners of the Shares may acquire those Shares from the Fund and tender those shares for redemption to the Fund in Creation Unit aggregations only, consisting of 50,000 Shares.

 
 

 

Table of Contents

 

Summary Information—Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF 3
Additional Information About the Fund’s Investment Strategies and Risks 11
Portfolio Holdings 19
Management of the Fund 19
Portfolio Managers 20
Shareholder Information 20
Index Provider 26
FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index 26
Prior Performance of the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index 26
License Agreement and Disclaimers 26
Financial Highlights 27
Premium/Discount Information 27
General Information 27
Additional Information 28

 

 
 

Summary Information— Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF

Investment Objective

The Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that will closely correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index (“Index”).

 

Fund Fees and Expenses

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund (“Shares”). Investors may pay brokerage commissions on their purchases and sales of Shares.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Management Fee 0.55%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees —%
Other Expenses(a) [0.00]%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses [__]%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [__] %
Fee Waiver (b) [__]%
Total Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver  

 

 
  (a) The Fund bears other expenses that are not covered under the management fee, which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the Fund, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses). “Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
  (b) The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses through [         ], 2016.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. This example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you pay when purchasing or selling Shares.

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% annual return and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Year Expenses

1 $[___]
3 $[___]
   

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Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it purchases and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may result in higher transaction costs and higher taxes when Shares are held in a taxable account. These costs may affect the Fund’s performance.  The Fund is newly offered.  Therefore, it does not have a turnover rate to report for the most recent fiscal year.

Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index, which is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization weighted index of UK-listed blue chip companies with the currency risk of the securities included in the Index hedged against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The Index is part of the FTSE UK Series and is designed to measure the performance of the 100 largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange that pass screening for size and liquidity. FTSE 100 constituents are all traded on the London Stock Exchange’s SETS trading system.

Currently, the Fund achieves its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF (the “Underlying Fund”), and spot foreign exchange contracts designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The Underlying Fund seeks to provide investment results that will closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield performance of the FTSE 100 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

Recon Capital Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) uses a “passive” or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Adviser uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund and the Underlying Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities or other instruments comprising the Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Index. The Fund and the Underlying Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index and Underlying Index, respectively.

The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the Underlying Fund), spot foreign exchange contracts, other instruments of the Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the Index (i.e. depositary receipts representing securities of the Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds, as well as in securities not included in the Index, but which the Adviser believes will help the Fund track the Index. Components of the Index include equity securities and foreign currency forward contracts (both deliverable and non- deliverable) designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The notional exposure to foreign currency forward contracts (deliverable and non-deliverable) generally will be a short position that hedges the currency risk of the equity portfolio. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index before the fees and expenses of the Fund.

[As of [_____________], 2015, the Index included [__] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $[____] billion and $[____] billion and an average market capitalization of $[___] billion. These amounts are subject to change.]

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The Index applies a one- month forward rate to the total value of the non-U.S. dollar denominated securities included in the Index to effectively create a “hedge” against fluctuations in the relative value of the pound sterling in relation to the U.S. dollar. The hedge is reset on a monthly basis. The Index is designed to have higher returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the pound sterling is weakening relative to the U.S. dollar. Conversely, the Index is designed to have lower returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the pound sterling is rising relative to the U.S. dollar.

In order to replicate the “hedging” component of the Index, the Fund intends to enter into spot foreign exchange contracts (generally required to be settled within two business days) designed to offset the Fund’s exposure to the pound sterling. Currency transactions made on a spot basis are for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currency.

Generally, each spot foreign exchange contract entered into by the Fund will require the Fund to enter into a transaction with a pre-selected FX Counterparty, at a specified sale price, a specified amount of pound sterling. Because the spot foreign exchange currency contracts entered into by the Fund are spot transactions, in order to maintain exposure in its FX base currency, the Fund will continuously enter into new spot foreign exchange currency contracts by “rolling” existing positions in the Fund’s FX Base Currency (pound sterling). The Fund rolls a currency contract by entering into two simultaneous trades that result in the same open short position of the FX base currency with the settlement extended one business day. The first transaction is an offsetting transaction to the original position for the same notional amount and same settlement date. The offsetting transaction may cause the Fund to realize a gain or loss on the transaction. The second transaction is for the same notional amount as the original position with the settlement date extended by one business day. Where there is an interest rate differential in the overnight rate between the FX base currency and the US dollar, there will be a difference in price between the two trades of the roll transaction. The difference represents the difference in benchmark overnight interest rates between the two currencies in the position (i.e., one day “carry”).

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Foreign currency spot foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency forward contracts differ. In a spot foreign currency exchange contract transaction, the price is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. The physical exchange of the currencies takes place at the point of trade or a short period after the trade. In a foreign currency forward contract, the price also is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. However, the physical exchange of the currencies takes place on a delivery date that is some time in the future.

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

The Fund’s exposure to foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts is based on the aggregate exposure of the Fund to the pound sterling. While this approach is designed to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on Fund returns, it does not necessarily eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the pound sterling. The return of the foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts may not perfectly offset the actual fluctuations between the pound sterling and the U.S. dollar.

The Fund’s 80% Policy may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days prior written notice to shareholders.

The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). Therefore, the Fund may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers or may invest a larger proportion of its assets in a single issuer. Based on the composition of the Index as of _______ __, 2015, the oil and gas industry and financial services sector represented a significant portion of the Index.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund

There is no assurance that the Fund will meet its investment objective. The value of your investment in the Fund, as well as the amount of return you receive on your investment in the Fund, may fluctuate significantly. You may lose part or all of your investment in the Fund or your investment may not perform as well as other similar investments. Therefore, you should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund.

Risks Related to Investing in the United Kingdom. Investments in British issuers may subject the Fund to regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in Europe, and the United States and other European countries are substantial trading partners of the United Kingdom. As a result, the British economy may be impacted by changes to the economic condition of the United States and other European countries. The British economy, along with certain other European Union (“EU”) economies, experienced a significant economic slowdown during the recent financial crisis; certain British financial institutions

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suffered significant losses, were severely under-capitalized and required government intervention to survive.

Structural Risk. Continued governmental involvement in certain sectors may stifle competition in certain sectors or cause adverse effects on economic growth. Northern Ireland’s economy may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability.

 

The British Government has privatized many key industries over the last several decades in order to increase competitiveness and economic growth. However, the government retains a substantial amount of control over even these key industries as well as other non-privatized industries. British government control and heavy regulation of the economy could diminish the country’s ability to compete and adversely affect economic growth.

In recent years, the British government has embarked upon reforms in education, transportation, financial services and health services. These reforms have increased the tax burden and created a widening deficit. These two problems have adversely affected the country’s economic growth.

 

Risk of Investing in the Financial Services Sector. To the extent that the financial services sector continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the financial services sector. Companies in the financial services sector may be subject to extensive government regulation that affects the scope of their activities, the prices they can charge and the amount of capital they must maintain. The profitability of companies in the financial services sector may be adversely affected by increases in interest rates, by loan losses, which usually increase in economic downturns, and by credit rating downgrades. In addition, the financial services sector is undergoing numerous changes, including continuing consolidations, development of new products and structures and changes to its regulatory framework. Furthermore, some companies in the financial services sector perceived as benefitting from government intervention in the past may be subject to future government-imposed restrictions on their businesses or face increased government involvement in their operations. Increased government involvement in the financial services sector, including measures such as taking ownership positions in financial institutions, could result in a dilution of the Fund’s investments in financial institutions. Recent developments in the credit markets may cause companies operating in the financial services sector to incur large losses, experience declines in the value of their assets and even cease operations.

 

Risk of Investing in the Oil and Gas Industry. To the extent that the oil and gas industry continued to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, the profitability of companies in the oil and gas industry related to worldwide energy prices, including all sources of energy, and exploration and production spending. The price of energy, the earnings of companies in the oil and gas industry, and the value of such companies’ securities can be extremely volatile. Such companies are also subject to risks of changes in commodity prices, interest rates, exchange rates and the price of oil and gas, government regulation, the imposition of import controls, world events, negative perception, depletion of resources, development of alternative energy sources, energy conservation, technological developments, labor relations and general economic conditions, as well as market, economic and political risks of the countries where oil and gas companies are located or do business. Oil and gas companies operate in a highly competitive and cyclical industry, with intense price competition. A significant portion of their revenues may depend on a relatively small number of customers, including governmental entities and utilities.

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The oil and gas industry is exposed to significant and numerous operating hazards. Oil and gas exploration and production can be significantly affected by natural disasters and adverse weather conditions in the regions in which they operate. The revenues of oil and gas companies may be negatively affected by contract termination and renegotiation. Oil and gas companies are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations. Oil exploration and production companies may also be adversely affected by environmental damage claims. The international operations of oil and gas companies expose them to risks associated with instability and changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations and other risks inherent to international business. Such companies may also have significant capital investments or operations in emerging market countries, which may increase these risks.

Currency Hedging Risk. The performance of the Fund and Underlying Fund in part is linked to the daily performance of the spot price of the exchange rates of foreign currencies. When a derivative is used as a hedge against a position that the Fund holds, any loss generated by the derivative generally should be substantially offset by gains on the hedged investment, and vice versa. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and its reference asset, and there can be no assurance that the Fund’s hedging transactions will be effective.

In seeking to track the performance of the Underlying Index, the Fund will attempt to hedge the currency exposure of non-U.S. dollar denominated securities held in its portfolio by investing in spot foreign exchange contracts, which may include both physically-settled forward contracts and non-deliverable forward contracts (“NDFs”). NDFs may be less liquid than deliverable forward currency contracts. A lack of liquidity in NDFs of the hedged currency could result in the Fund being unable to structure its hedging transactions as intended. In addition, the Adviser may seek to limit the size of the Fund in order to attempt to reduce a situation where the Fund is unable to obtain sufficient liquidity in an underlying currency to implement its investment objective.

Foreign currency forward contracts, including NDFs, do not eliminate movements in the value of non-U.S. currencies and securities but rather allow the Fund to establish a fixed rate of exchange for a future point in time. Exchange rates may be volatile and may change quickly and unpredictably in response to both global economic developments and economic conditions in a geographic region in which the Fund or the Underlying Fund invests. In addition, the Fund’s exposure to the value of the component currencies may not be fully hedged at all times. Because the Fund’s currency hedge is reset on a daily basis, currency risk can develop or increase intra-day. Furthermore, while the Fund is designed to hedge against currency fluctuations, it is possible that a degree of currency exposure may remain even at the time a hedging transaction is implemented. As a result, the Fund may not be able to structure its hedging transactions as anticipated or its hedging transactions may not successfully reduce the currency risk included in the Fund’s portfolio. The effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy will in general be affected by the volatility of both the Underlying Index, and the volatility of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies to be hedged. Increased volatility will generally reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund’s and the Underlying Fund’s net asset values (the “NAVSs”) are determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund’s NAV could decline if the currency of a non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar and the Fund’s attempt to hedge currency exposure is unsuccessful. Generally, an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar against a foreign currency will reduce the value of a security denominated in that foreign currency, thereby decreasing

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the Fund’s overall NAV. In addition, fluctuations in the exchange rates of currencies could affect the economy or particular business operations of companies in a geographic region, including securities in which the Fund or the Underlying Fund invests, causing an adverse impact on the Fund’s or the Underlying Fund’s investments in the affected region and the United States. As a result, investors have the potential for losses regardless of the length of time they intend to hold Fund shares.

Credit and Counterparty Risk. A counterparty to an over-the-counter derivatives contract, currency forwards, currency options or other over-the-counter derivatives contracts may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal, interest, or settlement payments, or otherwise to honor its obligations.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities. These additional risks include greater market volatility, the availability of less reliable financial information, higher transactional and custody costs, taxation by foreign governments, decreased market liquidity and political instability. Because the Fund may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies and some of the income received by the Fund may be in foreign currencies, changes in currency exchange rates may negatively impact the Fund’s return. The risks of investing in emerging market countries are greater than risks associated with investments in foreign developed countries. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities.

Depositary Receipts Risks. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities. Depositary receipts are receipts listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges issued by banks or trust companies that entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. The issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Common Stock Risk. Common stock held by the Fund may fall in value due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific issuers in which the Fund invests. Investments in common stock may be more volatile than investments in other asset classes. Common stock is subordinate to preferred securities and debt instruments in a company’s capital structure with respect to priority in right to share corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred securities or debt instruments.

Derivatives Risk.  Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the value of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. The Fund’s use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Moreover, although the value of a derivative is based on an underlying indicator, a derivative does not carry the same rights as would be the case if the Fund invested directly in the underlying securities. 

Market Risk. The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risk associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. The value of Shares will generally decline in correlation with any decline in the value of the securities in the Index. An investment in the Fund may lose money.

Market Trading Risk. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including disruptions to the creation and redemption processes of the Fund, losses from trading in secondary markets, the existence of extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for Shares, which may result in Shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. If a shareholder purchases Shares at a

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time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV or sells Shares at a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV, the shareholder may sustain losses.

Index Tracking Risk. While the Fund seeks to achieve a high degree of correlation with the Index, the Fund’s return may not match the return of the Index due to, among other reasons, operating expenses, transaction costs, cash flows, and operational inefficiencies. For example, the Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to the Index and incurs costs when buying and selling securities, particularly where the Fund must rebalance its securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of the Index. Because these and other costs are not factored into the return of the Index, the Fund’s return may deviate significantly from the return of the Index.

Swap Risk. The Fund may use cleared and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap agreements in addition to other derivatives to hedge currency and otherwise achieve its investment objective. Cleared swap transactions may help reduce counterparty credit risk. In a cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate counterparty is a clearinghouse rather than a bank, dealer or financial institution. OTC swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and often there is no central clearing or guaranty function for swaps. These OTC swaps are often subject to credit risk or the risk of default or nonperformance by the counterparty. Both OTC and cleared swaps could result in losses if interest rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by the Fund or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized swap transactions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis.

 

Passive Management Risk. Because the Fund is not “actively” managed, unless a security is removed from the Index, the Fund generally would not sell the security. Therefore, the Fund may underperform funds that actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to move to defensive positions to lessen the impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers.

Limited History of Operations. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations. The Adviser also has a limited history of advising a mutual fund, but its portfolio managers and employees are persons with experience in managing investment portfolios, including portfolios with similar types of investments to those in which the Fund invests.

Management Risk. As the Fund may not fully replicate the Index, it is subject to the risk that the Adviser’s investment strategy may not produce the intended results. 

Non-Diversified Risk. Because the Fund is non-diversified under the 1940 Act and may invest in a smaller number of issuers or a larger proportion of its assets may be invested in a single issuer, the gains and losses on a single investment may have a greater impact on the Fund’s NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund is concentrated in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund may be adversely affected by the performance of those securities, may be subject to increased price volatility and may be more susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other conditions than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of industries or groups of industries.

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Securities Lending Risk. The Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower of the loaned securities fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities or a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Fund.

Performance

The Fund commenced operations on [_________], 2015 and, therefore, does not have a performance history for a full calendar year. The Fund’s performance for the Fund’s first fiscal period is included in the “Financial Highlights” section of the Prospectus. Visit reconfunds.com for current performance figures.

 

Portfolio Management

Investment Adviser. Recon Capital Advisors, LLC.

Portfolio Managers. The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio since its inception: Kevin Kelly and Garrett Paolella.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in a large specified number of Shares each called a “Creation Unit,” or multiples thereof, and only with “authorized participants” who have entered into contractual arrangements with Foreside Fund Services, LLC, the Fund’s distributor (“Distributor”). A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 Shares.

Individual Shares of the Fund may only be purchased and sold on a national securities exchange through brokers. Shares of the Fund are listed on NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“Exchange” or “NASDAQ”) and because Shares will trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares of the Fund may trade at a price greater than or less than NAV.

Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

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Additional Information About the Fund’s Investment Strategies and Risks

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index, which is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization weighted index of UK-listed blue chip companies with the currency risk of the securities included in the Index hedged against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The Index is part of the FTSE UK Series and is designed to measure the performance of the 100 largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange that pass screening for size and liquidity. FTSE 100 constituents are all traded on the London Stock Exchange’s SETS trading system.

Currently, the Fund achieves its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF (the “Underlying Fund”), and spot foreign exchange contracts designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The Underlying Fund seeks to provide investment results that will closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield performance of the FTSE 100 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

Recon Capital Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) uses a “passive” or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Adviser uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund and the Underlying Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities or other instruments comprising the Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Index. The Fund and the Underlying Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Index and Underlying Index, respectively.

The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the Underlying Fund), spot foreign exchange contracts, other instruments of the Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the Index (i.e. depositary receipts representing securities of the Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain currency forwards, futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds, as well as in securities not included in the Index, but which the Adviser believes will help the Fund track the Index. Components of the Index include equity securities and foreign currency forward contracts (both deliverable and non- deliverable) designed to hedge against non-U.S. currency fluctuations. The notional exposure to foreign currency forward contracts (deliverable and non-deliverable) generally will be a short position that hedges the currency risk of the equity portfolio. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index before the fees and expenses of the Fund.

[As of [_____________], 2015, the Index included [__] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $[____] billion and $[____] billion and an average market capitalization of $[___] billion. These amounts are subject to change.]

The Index applies a one- month forward rate to the total value of the non-U.S. dollar denominated securities included in the Index to effectively create a “hedge” against fluctuations in the relative value of the pound sterling in relation to the U.S. dollar. The hedge is reset on a monthly basis. The Index is designed to have higher returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the pound sterling is weakening relative to the U.S. dollar. Conversely, the Index is designed to have lower returns than an equivalent unhedged investment when the pound sterling is rising relative to the U.S. dollar.

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In order to replicate the “hedging” component of the Index, the Fund intends to enter into spot foreign exchange contracts (generally required to be settled within two business days) designed to offset the Fund’s exposure to the pound sterling. Currency transactions made on a spot basis are for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currency.

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Foreign currency spot foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency forward contracts differ. In a spot foreign currency exchange contract transaction, the price is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. The physical exchange of the currencies takes place at the point of trade or a short period after the trade. In a foreign currency forward contract, the price also is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. However, the physical exchange of the currencies takes place on a delivery date that is some time in the future.

The Fund has the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

The Fund’s exposure to foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts is based on the aggregate exposure of the Fund to the pound sterling. While this approach is designed to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on Fund returns, it does not necessarily eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the pound sterling. The return of the foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts may not perfectly offset the actual fluctuations between the pound sterling and the U.S. dollar.

Additional Investment Strategies

The Fund and Underlying Fund may invest the portion of their total assets not invested in the Index in securities not included in the Index (other than those described above), money market instruments, including repurchase agreements or money market funds, convertible securities, structured notes (notes on which the amount of principal repayment and interest payments are based on the movement of one or more specified factors, such as the movement of a particular stock or stock index), and certain derivatives. Although the Fund does not currently intend to invest in depositary receipts, depositary receipts may be used by the Fund in seeking performance that corresponds to its Index and in managing cash flows, and may count towards compliance with the Fund’s 80% Policy. The Fund will not use any temporary defensive strategies, such as making investments in money market instruments not included in its Index, for temporary defensive purposes. Although the Fund does not currently intend to invest in other affiliated and unaffiliated funds, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including other exchange-traded funds, the Fund may invest in such funds to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

The Fund and the Underlying Fund may borrow money from a bank up to a limit of one-third of the market value of its total assets. To the extent that the Fund borrows money, it will be leveraged; at such times, the Fund will appreciate or depreciate in value more rapidly than its Index.

The Fund’s investment objective and each of its other investment policies are non-fundamental policies that may be changed by the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of Recon Capital Series Trust (“Trust”) without shareholder approval, except as noted in this Prospectus or the Statement of

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Additional Information (“SAI”) under the section entitled “Investment Policies and Restrictions -- Investment Restrictions.”

Risks of Investing in the Fund

The following section provides additional information regarding the principal risks identified under “Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” in the Fund’s “Summary Information” section followed by additional risk information.

Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk. Therefore, you should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund.

Risks Related to Investing in the United Kingdom. Investments in British issuers may subject the Fund to regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in Europe, and the United States and other European countries are substantial trading partners of the United Kingdom. As a result, the British economy may be impacted by changes to the economic condition of the United States and other European countries. The British economy, along with certain other European EU economies, experienced a significant economic slowdown during the recent financial crisis; certain British financial institutions suffered significant losses, were severely under-capitalized and required government intervention to survive.

 

Structural Risk. Continued governmental involvement or control in certain sectors may stifle competition in certain sectors or cause adverse effects on economic growth. Northern Ireland’s economy may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability. 

The British Government has privatized many key industries over the last several decades in order to increase competitiveness and economic growth. However, the government retains a substantial amount of control over even these key industries as well as other non-privatized industries. British government control and heavy regulation of the economy could diminish the country’s ability to compete and adversely affect economic growth. 

In recent years, the British government has embarked upon reforms in education, transportation, financial services and health services. These reforms have increased the tax burden and created a widening deficit. These two problems have adversely affected the country’s economic growth. 

Risk of Investing in the Oil and Gas Industry. To the extent that the oil and gas industry continues to represent a significant portion of the Index, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, the profitability of companies in the oil and gas industry related to worldwide energy prices, including all sources of energy, and exploration and production spending. The price of energy, the earnings of companies in the oil and gas industry, and the value of such companies’ securities can be extremely volatile. Such companies are also subject to risks of changes in commodity prices, interest rates, exchange rates and the price of oil and gas, government regulation, the imposition of import controls, world events, negative perception, depletion of resources, development of alternative energy sources, technological developments, labor relations and general economic conditions, as well as market, economic and political risks of the countries where oil and gas companies are located or do business, fluctuations caused by events relating to international politics, including political instability, expropriation, social

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unrest and acts of war, acts of terrorism, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects and tax and other governmental regulatory policies. Oil and gas companies operate in a highly competitive and cyclical industry, with intense price competition. A significant portion of their revenues may depend on a relatively small number of customers, including governmental entities and utilities.

The oil and gas industry is exposed to significant and numerous operating hazards. Oil and gas companies’ operations are subject to hazards inherent in the oil and gas industry, such as fire, explosion, blowouts, loss of well control, oil spills, pipeline and equipment leaks and ruptures and discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous gases. Oil and gas exploration and production can be significantly affected by natural disasters and adverse weather conditions in the regions in which they operate. The revenues of oil and gas companies may be negatively affected by contract termination and renegotiation.

Oil and gas companies are subject to, and may be adversely effected by, extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations. Oil and gas exploration and production companies may also be adversely affected by environmental damage claims. Laws and regulations protecting the environment may expose oil and gas companies to liability for the conduct of or conditions caused by others or for acts that were in compliance with all applicable laws at the time they were performed. The international operations of oil and gas companies expose them to risks associated with instability and changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations and other risks inherent to international business. Such companies may also have significant capital investments or operations in emerging market countries, which may increase these risks. 

Risk of Investing in the Financial Services Sector. Because the Index includes securities of issuers in the financial services sector, the Fund may be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the financial services sector. Companies in the financial services sector may be subject to extensive government regulation that affects the scope of their activities, the prices they can charge and the amount of capital they must maintain. The profitability of companies in the financial services sector may be adversely affected by increases in interest rates, by loan losses, which usually increase in economic downturns, and by credit downgrades. In addition, the financial services sector is undergoing numerous changes, including continuing consolidations, development of new products and structures and changes to its regulatory framework. Furthermore, some companies in the financial services sector perceived as benefitting from government intervention in the past may be subject to future government-imposed restrictions on their businesses or face increased government involvement in their operations. Increased government involvement in the financial services sector, including measures such as taking ownership positions in financial institutions, could result in a dilution of the Fund’s investments in financial institutions. Recent developments in the credit markets may cause companies operating in the financial services sector to incur large losses, experience declines in the value of their assets and even cease operations.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund’s NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund’s NAV could decline if the currency of a non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. Therefore, the value of an investment in the Fund may also go up or down quickly and unpredictably and investors may lose money.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks of investing in the markets where such issuers are located, including heightened risks of inflation or nationalization and market fluctuations caused by economic and political developments. As a result of

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investing in non-U.S. securities, the Fund may be subject to increased risk of loss caused by any of the factors listed below:

  • Lower levels of liquidity and market efficiency;
  • Greater securities price volatility;
  • Exchange rate fluctuations and exchange controls;
  • Less availability of public information about issuers;
  • Limitations on foreign ownership of securities;
  • Imposition of withholding or other taxes;
  • Imposition of restrictions on the expatriation of the funds or other assets of the Fund;
  • Higher transaction and custody costs and delays in settlement procedures;
  • Difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations;
  • Lower levels of regulation of the securities market;
  • Weaker accounting, disclosure and reporting requirements; and
  • Legal principles relating to corporate governance, directors’ fiduciary duties and liabilities and stockholders’ rights in markets in which the Fund invests may differ and/or may not be as extensive or protective as those that apply in the United States.

European Economic Risk. The EMU requires compliance with restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, interest rates, debt levels and fiscal and monetary controls, each of which may significantly affect every country in Europe. Decreasing imports or exports, changes in governmental or EU regulations on trade, changes in the exchange rate of the Euro (the common currency of certain EU countries), the default or threat of default by an EU member country on its sovereign debt, and/or an economic recession in an EU member country may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of EU member countries and their trading partners. The European financial markets have experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns or rising government debt levels in several European countries, including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. These events have adversely affected the exchange rate of the Euro and may continue to significantly affect every country in Europe, including countries that do not use the euro.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not produce the desired results, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and other entities of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. In addition, one or more countries may abandon the Euro and/or withdraw from the EU. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far-reaching.

U.S. Economic Risk. The United States is a large trading and investment partner of the United Kingdom. A decrease in U.S. imports, new trade regulations, changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rates or an economic slowdown in the United States may have an adverse impact on the United Kingdom’s economy and, as a result, securities to which the Fund has exposure.

Common Stock Risk. Common stock held by the Fund may fall in value due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific issuers in which the Fund invests. For example, an adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may result in a decline in the value of the common stock of an issuer held by the Fund; the price of the common stock of an issuer may be particularly sensitive to general movements in the securities markets; or a drop in the securities markets may depress the price of most or all of the common stock held by the Fund. In addition, the

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common stock of an issuer in the Fund’s portfolio may decline in price if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments. Common stock is subordinate to preferred securities and debt instruments in a company’s capital structure with respect to priority in right to share corporate income and, therefore, will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred securities or debt instruments. In addition, while broad market measures of common stock have historically generated higher average returns than fixed income securities, common stock has also experienced significantly more volatility in those returns.

Market Trading Risk. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including disruptions to the creation and redemption processes of the Fund, losses from trading in secondary markets, the existence of extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for Shares may result in Shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. The NAV of Shares will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s securities holdings. The market prices of Shares will fluctuate in accordance with changes in NAV and supply and demand on the Exchange. The Adviser cannot predict whether Shares will trade below, at or above their NAV. Price differences may be due, in large part, to the fact that supply and demand forces at work in the secondary trading market for Shares will be closely related to, but not identical to, the same forces influencing the prices of the securities of the Index trading individually or in the aggregate at any point in time. If a shareholder purchases Shares at a time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV or sells Shares at a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV, the shareholder may sustain losses. Any of these factors, discussed above and further below, may lead to Shares trading at a premium or discount to the Fund’s NAV.

Absence of Prior Active Market. While the Fund’s Shares are expected to be listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for Shares will develop or be maintained. The Distributor does not maintain a secondary market in Shares.

Trading Issues. Trading in Shares on the Exchange may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to the Exchange’s “circuit breaker” rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.

Swap Risk. The Fund may use cleared and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap agreements in addition to other derivatives to hedge currency and otherwise achieve its investment objective. An OTC swap contract is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indices, reference rates, currencies or other instruments. Typically swap agreements provide that when the period payment dates for both parties are the same, the payments are made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with only the net amount paid by one party to the other). The Fund’s obligations or rights under a swap contract entered into on a net basis will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement, based on the relative values of the positions held by each party. Cleared swap transactions may help reduce counterparty credit risk. In a cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate counterparty is a clearinghouse rather than a bank, dealer or financial institution. OTC swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and often there is no central clearing or guaranty function for swaps. These OTC swaps are often subject to credit risk or the risk of default or nonperformance by the counterparty. Both OTC and cleared swaps could result in losses if interest rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by the Fund or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected.

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized swap transactions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis.

Index Tracking Risk. While the Fund seeks to achieve a high degree of correlation with its respective Index, the Fund’s return may not match the return of its Index due to, among other reasons, operating expenses, transaction costs, cash flows and operational inefficiencies. For example, the Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to its Index and incurs costs when buying and selling securities, particularly where the Fund must rebalance its securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of the Index. The Fund may not be fully invested at times as a result of reserves of cash held by the Fund to pay expenses. The need to comply with the tax diversification and other requirements of the Code may also impact the Fund’s ability to replicate the performance of its Index. In addition, if the Fund utilizes depositary receipts and other derivative instruments, its return may not correlate as well with its Index as would be the case if the Fund had purchased all the securities in its Index directly.

Passive Management Risk. Because the Fund is not “actively” managed, unless a security is removed from the Index, the Fund generally would not sell the security. If a specific security is removed from the Index, the Fund may be forced to sell such security at an inopportune time or for prices other than at current market values. The timing of changes in the Fund from one type of security to another in seeking to replicate its Index could have a negative effect on the Fund. Unlike with an actively managed fund, the Adviser does not use techniques or defensive strategies designed to lessen the impact of periods of market decline. Therefore, the Fund may underperform funds that actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to move to defensive positions to lessen the impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers.

Management Risk. The Fund may not fully replicate its Index and may hold securities not included in its Index. As a result, the Fund is subject to the risk that the Adviser’s investment strategy, the implementation of which is subject to a number of constraints, may not produce the intended results. 

Non-Diversified Risk. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” investment company under the 1940 Act. As a result, the Fund is subject to the risk that it will be more volatile than a diversified fund because the Fund may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers or a larger proportion of its assets may be invested in a single issuer. As a result, the gains and losses on a single investment may have a greater impact on the Fund’s NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds.

Concentration Risk. The Fund’s assets may be concentrated in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that its Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. The securities of many or all of the companies in the same industry may decline in value due to developments adversely affecting such industry. By concentrating its assets in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund is subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on that industry or groups of industries will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of industries or groups of industries. Based on the composition of the Index, the Fund’s assets may be concentrated in certain industries or groups of industries. Therefore, the Fund will be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on those sectors will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries.

Securities Lending Risk. Securities lending involves counterparty risk, including the risk that a borrower may not provide sufficient or any collateral when required or may not return the loaned

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securities, timely or at all. Counterparty risk also includes a potential loss of rights in the collateral if the borrower or the Lending Agent defaults or fails financially. This risk is increased if the Fund’s loans are concentrated with a single borrower or limited number of borrowers. There are no limits on the number of borrowers the Fund may use and the Fund may lend securities to only one or a small group of borrowers. By participating in securities lending, the Fund also bears the risk of loss in connection with investments of cash collateral received from the borrowers. Cash collateral is invested in accordance with investment guidelines contained in the Securities Lending Agreement and approved by the Board. To the extent that the value or return of the Fund’s investments of the cash collateral declines below the amount owed to a borrower, the Fund may incur losses that exceed the amount it earned on lending the security. The Lending Agent will indemnify the fund from losses resulting from a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security when due, but such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any loss incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program.

Depositary Receipts Risks. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities. Depositary receipts are receipts listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges issued by banks or trust companies that entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. The issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities. Investments in depositary receipts may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market and, if not included in the Index, may negatively affect the Fund’s ability to replicate the performance of its Index. In addition, investments in depositary receipts that are not included in the Index may increase tracking error.

Derivatives Risk.  Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the value of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. The Fund’s use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Moreover, although the value of a derivative is based on an underlying indicator, a derivative does not carry the same rights as would be the case if the Fund invested directly in the underlying securities. 

Derivatives are subject to a number of risks, such as potential changes in value in response to market developments or as a result of the counterparty’s credit quality and the risk that a derivative transaction may not have the effect the Adviser anticipated. Derivatives also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying indicator. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage, may be highly volatile, and the Fund could lose more than the amount it invests. The use of derivatives may increase the amount and affect the timing and character of taxes payable by shareholders of the Fund. 

Some derivative transactions are entered into “over-the-counter” (not on an exchange or contract market). As a result, the value of such a derivative transaction will depend on the ability and the willingness of the Fund’s counterparty to perform its obligations under the transaction. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, the Fund’s contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Fund’s rights as a creditor (e.g., the Fund may not receive the net amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive). A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s over-the-counter derivative positions at any time.

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Leverage Risk. To the extent that the Fund borrows money or utilizes certain derivatives, it may be leveraged. Leveraging generally exaggerates the effect on NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio securities.

Portfolio Holdings

A description of the Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the SAI.

Management of the Fund

Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has responsibility for the general oversight of the management of the Fund, including the general supervision and responsibilities of the Adviser and other service providers, but is not involved in the day-to-day management of the Trust. A list of the Trustees and the Trust officers, and their present positions and principal occupations, is provided in the SAI.

Investment Adviser. Recon Capital Advisors, LLC, located at 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. The Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Recon Capital Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation established in 2011 that serves as the investment adviser to high net worth individuals through separately managed accounts and private funds.

Pursuant to the supervision agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Supervision Agreement”) and subject to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Adviser provides or causes to be furnished, all supervisory and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Fund and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Fund, including audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Supervision Agreement also requires the Adviser to provide or cause to be furnished investment management and investment advisory services to the Fund.

The Fund pays the Adviser a fee (“Management Fee”) in return for providing investment management, investment advisory and supervisory services under an all-in fee structure. The Fund will pay a monthly Management Fee to the Adviser at an annual rate (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund) of 0.55%. In addition, the Fund bears other fees and expenses that are not covered by the Supervision Agreement, which may vary and will affect the total expense ratio of the Fund, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Advisory Agreement”), the Fund pays the Adviser, out of its Management Fee, an advisory fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of _____%.

The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses through [__________], 2016.

A discussion regarding the Board of Trustees’ approval of the Advisory Agreement and the Supervision Agreement with respect to the Fund will be available in the Trust’s [annual report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015].

Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent. The Bank of New York Mellon is the administrator for the Fund (“Administrator”), the custodian of the Fund’s assets and provides transfer agency, certain

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administrative and fund accounting services to the Fund. The Administrator is responsible for providing certain operational, clerical, recordkeeping and/or bookkeeping services for the Fund.

Distributor. Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the distributor of Shares. The Distributor will not distribute Shares in less than Creation Units, and does not maintain a secondary market in Shares. The Shares are expected to be traded in the secondary market.

Portfolio Managers

The portfolio managers listed below are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

Kevin Kelly, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Kelly has been employed by the Adviser or related entities since 2011. As Chief Investment Officer, he oversees all research and investment strategies. Prior to joining the investment adviser, Mr. Kelly served as a Portfolio Manager for a hedge fund from 2008 to 2011 where he focused on equities and equity derivatives. Mr. Kelly also previously worked for Goldman, Sachs & Co. in San Francisco, for a wealth management performing due diligence on companies, assets, and investment managers. Mr. Kelly has also worked at Deutsche Bank on its US Private Placement’s Debt Team in London assisting in originating, syndicating, and executing private bond issues of offshore companies sold to qualified institutional buyers. His duties included performing analysis of client credit spreads, monitoring treasury rates, swaps curves, LIBOR, credit ratings and all non-USD denominated transactions.

Garrett Paolella, Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Paolella has been employed by the Adviser or related entities since January 2012. As Chief Executive Officer, he oversees all operations of the firm. Prior to joining Recon Capital, Mr. Paolella served as an Executive Director of MKM Partners a Sales, Trading & Research firm where he covered Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and other Institutional firms from 2008-2012. Mr. Paolella also owned and operated several other companies spanning financial services, real estate, and manufacturing. Mr. Paolella currently serves as Chairman of the Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFÉ) Advisory Board at the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business. The Board’s primary purpose is overseeing a nationally recognized portfolio management program.

Please refer to the SAI for additional information about the portfolio managers’ compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and their ownership of Shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Information

Determination of NAV

The NAV per Share for the Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of the Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities) by the total number of Shares outstanding. Expenses and fees, including the management fee, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV of the Fund is determined each business day as of the close of trading (ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange. Any assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted into U.S. dollars at the current market rates on the date of valuation as quoted by one or more sources.

The values of the Fund’s portfolio securities are based on the securities’ closing prices on their local principal markets, where available. In the absence of a last reported sales price, or if no sales were reported, and for other assets for which market quotes are not readily available, values may be based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or by an outside

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independent pricing service. Prices obtained by an outside independent pricing service use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from data related to investments or securities with similar characteristics and may use a computerized grid matrix of securities and its evaluations in determining what it believes is the fair value of the portfolio securities. If a market quotation for a security is not readily available or the Adviser believes it does not otherwise accurately reflect the market value of the security at the time the Fund calculates its NAV, the security will be fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also use fair value pricing in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to, situations where the value of a security in the Fund’s portfolio has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the market on which the security is principally traded (such as a corporate action or other news that may materially affect the price of a security) or trading in a security has been suspended or halted. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of the security. In addition, fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate the Fund’s NAV and the prices used by the Index. This may adversely affect the Fund’s ability to track its Index. To the extent the Fund invests in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges or other markets that trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its Shares, the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or sell your Shares.

Buying and Selling Exchange-Traded Shares

The Shares of the Fund are listed on the Exchange. If you buy or sell Shares in the secondary market, you will incur customary brokerage commissions and charges and may pay some or all of the spread between the bid and the offered price in the secondary market on each leg of a round trip (purchase and sale) transaction. In times of severe market disruption or low trading volume in the Fund’s Shares, this spread can increase significantly. It is anticipated that Shares will trade in the secondary market at prices that may differ to varying degrees from the NAV of Shares. During periods of disruptions to creations and redemptions or the existence of extreme market volatility, the market prices of Shares are more likely to differ significantly from the Shares’ NAV.

The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) serves as securities depository for Shares. The Shares may be held only in book-entry form; stock certificates will not be issued. DTC, or its nominee, is the record or registered owner of all outstanding Shares. Beneficial ownership of Shares will be shown on the records of DTC or its participants (described below). Beneficial owners of Shares are not entitled to have Shares registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of certificates in definitive form and are not considered the registered holder thereof. Accordingly, to exercise any rights of a holder of Shares, each beneficial owner must rely on the procedures of: (i) DTC; (ii) “DTC Participants,” i.e., securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations, some of whom (and/or their representatives) own DTC; and (iii) “Indirect Participants,” i.e., brokers, dealers, banks and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant, either directly or indirectly, through which such beneficial owner holds its interests. The Trust understands that under existing industry practice, in the event the Trust requests any action of holders of Shares, or a beneficial owner desires to take any action that DTC, as the record owner of all outstanding Shares, is entitled to take, DTC would authorize the DTC Participants to take such action and that the DTC Participants would authorize the Indirect Participants and beneficial owners acting through such DTC Participants to take such action and would otherwise act upon the instructions of beneficial owners owning through them. As described

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above, the Trust recognizes DTC or its nominee as the owner of all Shares for all purposes. For more information, see the section entitled “Book Entry Only System” in the SAI.

The Exchange is open for trading Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends and the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Because non-U.S. exchanges may be open on days when the Fund does not price its Shares, the value of the securities in the Fund’s portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund’s Shares.

Distribution and Service Plan

The Board has adopted a distribution and service plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Fund is authorized to pay distribution fees in connection with the sale and distribution of its shares and pay service fees in connection with the provision of ongoing services to shareholders.

No Rule 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Fund, and there are no current plans to impose these fees. In addition, no such fees may be paid in the future without further approval by the Board. The Board has adopted a resolution that no such fees will be paid in the first 12 months of the Fund’s operations. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees are charged in the future, because these fees are paid out of the Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, these fees will increase the cost of your investment in the Fund. By purchasing shares subject to distribution and service fees, you may pay more over time than you would by purchasing shares with other types of sales charge arrangements. Long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The net income attributable to the shares of the Fund will be reduced by the amount of distribution and service fees and other expenses of the Fund.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

The Board has evaluated the risks of frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (“market timing”) activities by the Fund’s shareholders. The Board noted that Shares can only be purchased and redeemed directly from the Fund in Creation Units by Authorized Participants (“APs”) and that the vast majority of trading in Shares occurs on the secondary market. Because the secondary market trades do not involve the Fund directly, it is unlikely those trades would cause many of the harmful effects of market timing, including dilution, disruption of portfolio management, increases in the Fund’s trading costs and the realization of capital gains.

With respect to trades directly with the Fund, to the extent effected in-kind, those trades do not cause any of the harmful effects (as previously noted) that may result from frequent cash trades. To the extent that the Trust allows or requires trades to be effected in whole or in part in cash, the Board noted that those trades could result in dilution to the Fund and increased transaction costs, which could negatively impact the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. However, the Board noted that direct trading by APs is critical to ensuring that Shares trade at or close to NAV. The Fund also employs fair valuation pricing to minimize potential dilution from market timing. The Fund imposes transaction fees on in-kind purchases and redemptions of Shares to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by the Fund in effecting in-kind trades, these fees increase if an investor substitutes cash in part or in whole for securities, reflecting the fact that the Fund’s trading costs increase in those circumstances. Given this structure, the Board determined that it is not necessary to adopt policies and procedures to detect and deter market timing of Shares.

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Distributions

General Policies. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually by the Fund. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, generally are declared and paid once a year, but the Fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis for the Fund to improve its Index tracking or to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code, in all events in a manner consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may distribute at least annually amounts representing the full dividend yield on the underlying portfolio securities of the Fund, net of expenses of the Fund, as if the Fund owned such underlying portfolio securities for the entire dividend period in which case some portion of each distribution may result in a return of capital for tax purposes for certain shareholders.

Dividends and other distributions are distributed on a pro rata basis to beneficial owners of such Shares. Dividend payments are made through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants to beneficial owners then of record with proceeds received from the Fund. The Fund makes additional distributions to the minimum extent necessary (i) to distribute the entire annual taxable income of the Fund, plus any net capital gains and (ii) to avoid imposition of the excise tax imposed by Section 4982 of the Code. Management of the Fund reserves the right to declare special dividends if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve the status of the Fund as a “regulated investment company” (“RIC”) or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.

Dividend Reinvestment Service. No reinvestment service is provided by the Fund. Broker-dealers may make available the DTC book-entry dividend reinvestment service for use by beneficial owners of the Fund through DTC Participants for reinvestment of their dividend distributions. If this service is used, dividend distributions of both income and realized gains will be automatically reinvested in additional whole Shares of the Fund. Beneficial owners should contact their broker to determine the availability and costs of the service and the details of participation therein. Brokers may require beneficial owners to adhere to specific procedures and timetables.

Tax Information

As with any investment, you should consider how your Fund investment will be taxed. The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax professional about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund, including the possible application of foreign, state and local taxes. Unless your investment in the Fund is through a tax-exempt entity or tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when: (i) the Fund makes distributions, (ii) you sell Shares in the secondary market or (iii) you create or redeem Creation Units.

The Fund intends to qualify for and to elect treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. A RIC is not subject to tax at the corporate level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, the Fund would be taxed as an ordinary corporation on its taxable income (even if such income and gains were distributed to its shareholders) and all distributions out of earnings and profits would be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income.  In addition, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay taxes and make distributions (which could be subject to interest charges) before requalifying for taxation as a RIC.   

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Taxes on Distributions. As noted above, the Fund expects to distribute net investment income, if any, at least annually, and any net realized capital gains, if any, annually. The Fund may also pay a special distribution at any time to comply with U.S. federal tax requirements.

In general, your distributions are subject to U.S. federal income tax when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in the Fund. Distributions of net investment income, including any net short-term capital gains, if any, are generally taxable as ordinary income. Whether distributions of capital gains represent long-term or short-term capital gains is determined by how long the Fund owned the investments that generated them, rather than how long you have owned your Shares. Distributions of net short-term capital gains in excess of net long–term capital losses, if any, are generally taxable as ordinary income. Distributions of net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses, if any, that are properly reported as capital gain dividends are generally taxable as long-term capital gains. Long-term capital gains of non-corporate shareholders are generally taxable at a maximum rate of 15% or 20%, depending on whether the shareholder’s income exceeds certain threshold amounts.

The Fund may receive dividends, the distribution of which the Fund may report as qualified dividends. In the event that the Fund receives such a dividend and reports the distribution of such dividend as a qualified dividend, the dividend may be taxed at the maximum capital gains rate, provided holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and the Fund level.

In general, your distributions are subject to U.S. federal income tax for the year when they are paid. Certain distributions paid in January, however, may be treated as paid on December 31 of the prior year.

Distributions in excess of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits are treated as a tax-free return of your investment to the extent of your basis in Shares, and generally as capital gain thereafter. A return of capital, which for tax purposes is treated as a return of your investment, reduces your basis in Shares, thus reducing any loss or increasing any gain on a subsequent taxable disposition of Shares. A distribution will reduce the Fund’s NAV per Share and may be taxable to you as ordinary income or capital gain even though, from an economic standpoint, the distribution may constitute a return of capital.

Foreign Taxes. Dividends and interest received by the Fund with respect to non-U.S. securities may give rise to withholding and other taxes imposed by non-U.S. countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If, as is expected, more than 50% of the total assets of the Fund at the close of a year consist of non-U.S. stocks or securities, the Fund may “pass through” to you certain non-U.S. income taxes (including withholding taxes) paid by the Fund. This means that you would be considered to have received as an additional dividend your share of such non-U.S. taxes, but you may, in such case, be entitled to either a corresponding tax deduction in calculating your taxable income, or, subject to certain limitations, a credit in calculating your U.S. federal income tax.

Backup Withholding. The Fund may be required to withhold a percentage of your distributions and proceeds if you have not provided a taxpayer identification number or social security number or otherwise established a basis for exemption from backup withholding. The backup withholding rate for individuals is currently 28%. This is not an additional tax and may be refunded, or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, provided certain required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Taxes on the Sale or Cash Redemption of Exchange Listed Shares. Currently, any capital gain or loss realized upon a sale of Shares is generally treated as long term capital gain or loss if Shares have been held for more than one year and as a short term capital gain or loss if held for one year or less. However, any capital loss on a sale of Shares held for six months or less is treated as long-term capital loss to the extent that capital gain dividends were paid with respect to such Shares. A shareholder’s ability to deduct capital losses from capital gain distributions received from the Fund may be limited. To the extent that a Fund shareholder’s Shares are redeemed for cash, this is normally treated as a sale for tax purposes.

Taxes on Creations and Redemptions of Creation Units. A person who exchanges securities for Creation Units generally will recognize a gain or loss. The gain or loss will be equal to the difference between the market value of the Creation Units at the time of exchange and the sum of the exchanger’s aggregate basis in the securities surrendered and the amount of any cash paid for such Creation Units. A person who exchanges Creation Units for securities will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanger’s basis in the Creation Units and the sum of the aggregate market value of the securities received. The Internal Revenue Service, however, may assert that a loss realized upon an exchange of primarily securities for Creation Units cannot be deducted currently under the rules governing “wash sales,” or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position. Persons exchanging securities for Creation Units or redeeming Creation Units should consult their own tax adviser with respect to whether wash sale rules apply and when a loss might be deductible and the tax treatment of any creation or redemption transaction.

Under current U.S. federal income tax laws, any capital gain or loss realized upon a redemption (or creation) of Creation Units is generally treated as long-term capital gain or loss if Shares (or securities surrendered) have been held for more than one year and as a short-term capital gain or loss if Shares (or securities surrendered) have been held for one year or less.

If you create or redeem Creation Units, you will be sent a confirmation statement showing how many Shares you created or sold and at what price.

Medicare Tax. An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

Non-U.S. Shareholders. If you are not a citizen or resident alien of the United States or if you are a non-U.S. entity, the Fund’s ordinary income dividends (which include distributions of net short-term capital gains) will generally be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax, unless a lower treaty rate applies or unless such income is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.

Effective July 1, 2014, withholding of U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) is required with respect to payments of dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) certain capital gain dividends made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the applicable withholding agent to determine whether withholding is required.

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Non-U.S. shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund, including the possible applicability of the U.S. estate tax.

The foregoing discussion summarizes some of the consequences under current U.S. federal income tax law of an investment in the Fund. It is not a substitute for personal tax advice. Consult your own tax advisor about the potential tax consequences of an investment in the Fund under all applicable tax laws.

Index Provider

The FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index is published by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”).

FTSE is referred to herein as the “Index Provider.” The Index Provider does not sponsor, endorse or promote the Fund and bears no liability with respect to the Fund or any security.

FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index

The FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization weighted index of UK-listed blue chip companies. The Index is part of the FTSE UK Series and is designed to measure the performance of the 100 largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange that pass screening for size and liquidity. The Index constituents are all traded on the London Stock Exchange’s SETS trading system.

As of [_____], 2015, the Index included [___] companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $___ billion and $___ billion and an average market capitalization of $___ billion. These amounts are subject to change.

Prior Performance of the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index

The table below shows the cumulative and average annual performance of the Index for the 6 month, one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended ____ __, 2015. The inception date of the Index was ______ __, ____.

The information below is not the performance of the Fund, which has not commenced operations, and does not reflect the results of actual trading, reinvested dividends or the deduction of fees or expenses, such as management fees, brokerage commissions and transaction expenses, or taxes. The Index is unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in the Index. Prior performance of the Index does not guarantee the future results of the Index or the Fund.

Period                 Total Return
6-Months  
1-Year  
3-Year  
5-Year  
10-Year  

License Agreement and Disclaimers

The Adviser has entered into a license agreement with FTSE to use the Index. The Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF is permitted to use the FTSE Index pursuant to a sublicense agreement with the Adviser.

The Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF is not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by FTSE or the London Stock Exchange Group companies (“LSEG”) (together the “FTSE Licensor Parties”) and none of the FTSE Licensor Parties make any claim, prediction, warranty or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to (i) the results to be obtained from the use of the Index (upon which the Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF is based), (ii) the figure at which the Index is said to stand at any particular time on any particular day or otherwise, or (iii) the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put in connection with the Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF. None of the FTSE Licensor Parties have provided or will provide any financial or investment advice or recommendation in relation to the Index to the Adviser or to its clients. The Index is calculated by FTSE or its agent. None of the FTSE Licensor Parties shall be (a) liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) to any person for any error in the Index or (b) under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein. 

All rights in the Index vest in FTSE. “FTSE®” is a trade mark of LSEG and is used by FTSE under license.

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Financial Highlights

Financial highlights information is not available because the Fund had not yet commenced operations as of the date of this Prospectus.

Premium/Discount Information

The Fund had not commenced operations prior to the date of this Prospectus and, therefore, does not have information about the differences between the Fund’s daily market price on the Exchange and its NAV.

General Information

Continuous Offering

The method by which Creation Units are created and traded may raise certain issues under applicable securities laws. Because new Creation Units are issued and sold by the Trust on an ongoing basis, a “distribution,” as such term is used in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), may occur at any point. Broker dealers and other persons are cautioned that some activities on their part may, depending on the circumstances, result in their being deemed participants in a distribution in a manner which could render them statutory underwriters and subject them to the prospectus delivery and liability provisions of the Securities Act.

For example, a broker dealer firm or its client may be deemed a statutory underwriter if it takes Creation Units after placing an order with the Distributor, breaks them down into constituent Shares, and sells such Shares directly to customers, or if it chooses to couple the creation of a supply of new Shares with an active selling effort involving solicitation of secondary market demand for Shares. A determination of whether one is an underwriter for purposes of the Securities Act must take into account all the facts and circumstances pertaining to the activities of the broker dealer or its client in the particular case, and the examples mentioned above should not be considered a complete description of all the activities that could lead to a categorization as an underwriter.

Broker dealers who are not “underwriters” but are participating in a distribution (as contrasted to ordinary secondary trading transactions), and thus dealing with Shares that are part of an “unsold allotment” within the meaning of Section 4(3)(C) of the Securities Act, would be unable to take advantage of the prospectus delivery exemption provided by Section 4(3) of the Securities Act. This is because the prospectus delivery exemption in Section 4(3) of the Securities Act is not available in respect of such transactions as a result of Section 24(d) of the 1940 Act. As a result, broker dealer firms should note that dealers who are not underwriters but are participating in a distribution (as contrasted with ordinary secondary market transactions) and thus dealing with Shares that are part of an overallotment within the meaning of Section 4(3)(A) of the Securities Act would be unable to take advantage of the prospectus delivery exemption provided by Section 4(3) of the Securities Act. Firms that incur a prospectus delivery obligation with respect to Shares are reminded that, under Rule 153 of the Securities Act, a prospectus delivery obligation under Section 5(b)(2) of the Securities Act owed to an exchange member in connection with a sale on the Exchange is satisfied by the fact that the prospectus is available at the Exchange upon request. The prospectus delivery mechanism provided in Rule 153 is only available with respect to transactions on an exchange.

In addition, certain affiliates of the Fund and the Adviser may purchase and resell Fund shares pursuant to this Prospectus.

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Other Information

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on May 17, 2012. Its Declaration of Trust currently permits the Trust to issue an unlimited number of Shares of beneficial interest. If shareholders are required to vote on any matters, each Share outstanding would be entitled to one vote. Annual meetings of shareholders will not be held except as required by the 1940 Act and other applicable law. See the SAI for more information concerning the Trust’s form of organization.

Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act restricts investments by investment companies in the securities of other investment companies, including Shares of the Fund. Registered investment companies are permitted to invest in the Fund beyond the limits set forth in Section 12(d)(1) subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in an SEC exemptive order issued to the Trust, including that such investment companies enter into an agreement with the Fund. The Fund ordinarily invests substantially all of its assets in the Underlying Fund pursuant to provisions in Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act and the rules and interpretations thereunder.

An AP that is not a “qualified institutional buyer,” as such term is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, will not be able to receive, as part of a redemption, restricted securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A.

____________ serves as counsel to the Trust, including the Fund and the trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act.

____________ has been appointed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund.

Additional Information

This Prospectus does not contain all the information included in the Registration Statement filed with the SEC with respect to the Fund’s Shares. Information about the Fund can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1.202.551.8090. The Fund’s Registration Statement, including this Prospectus, the SAI and the exhibits may be examined at the offices of the SEC (100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549) or on the EDGAR database at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov), and copies may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520. These documents and other information concerning the Trust also may be inspected at the offices of The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286. Additional information regarding the Index is available at http://www.ftse.com/products/indices/uk/.

The SAI for the Fund, which has been filed with the SEC, provides more information about the Fund. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference and is legally part of this Prospectus. Additional information about the Fund’s investments will be available in the Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Fund’s annual report, when available, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. The SAI and the Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports may be obtained without charge by writing to the Fund at c/o Foreside Fund Services, LLC, at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101 or by calling 1-844-RC-FUNDS (1-844-723-8637) (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time).

(Investment Company Act file no. 811-22732)

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The information in this Statement of Additional Information is not complete and may be changed. The Trust may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Statement of Additional Information is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion

RECON CAPITAL SERIES TRUST

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dated [___________], 2015,

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) is not a prospectus, and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus of Recon Capital Series Trust (“Trust”) dated [___________], 2015 (“Prospectus”) for the following series of the Trust, as it may be supplemented from time to time:

Fund   NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.
Ticker Symbol
Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF   DAXX
Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF   UKXX

 

Capitalized terms used herein that are not defined have the same meaning as in the Prospectus, unless otherwise noted. A copy of the Prospectus may be obtained without charge by writing to the Trust or the Trust’s Distributor, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101 or by calling 1-844-RC-FUNDS (1-844-723-8637) (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time).

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST 3
EXCHANGE LISTING AND TRADING 3
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RISKS 4
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS 12
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST 14
MANAGEMENT 18
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE 21
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE 21
CODE OF ETHICS 21
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 21
BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS 21
BOOK ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM 22
CREATION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION UNITS 23
DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 29
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS 29
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT SERVICE 29
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS 30
TAXES 30
CAPITAL STOCK AND SHAREHOLDER REPORTS 33
COUNSEL AND INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 33
LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLAIMERS 34
APPENDIX A RECON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC PROXY VOTING POLICIES A-1

 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST

The Trust is an open-end management investment company. The Trust currently consists of five investment portfolios. This SAI relates to two investment portfolios, Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF (“Hedged DAX ETF”) and Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF (“Hedged FTSE ETF”) (each, a “Fund” and, together, the “Funds”). Each Fund is classified as a non-diversified management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), and, as a result, is not required to meet certain diversification requirements under the 1940 Act. The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on May 17, 2012. The shares of each Fund are referred to herein as “Shares.”

The Funds offer and issue Shares at their net asset value (“NAV”) only in aggregations of a specified number of Shares (each, a “Creation Unit”). Similarly, Shares are redeemable by the Funds only in Creation Units. Only Authorized Participants (as defined below) may enter into Creation Unit transactions with the Funds. Creation Units of the Funds are issued and redeemed generally in exchange for specified securities held by the Fund generally included in each Fund’s Index (as defined herein) and a specified cash payment. The Shares of the Funds are listed on NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“Exchange”), and will trade in the secondary market at market prices that may differ from the Shares’ NAV. A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 Shares.

The Trust reserves the right to permit or require a “cash” option for creations and redemptions of Shares (subject to applicable legal requirements). In each instance of such cash creations or redemptions, the Trust may impose transaction fees based on transaction expenses related to the particular exchange that will be higher than the transaction fees associated with in-kind purchases or redemptions.

EXCHANGE LISTING AND TRADING

A discussion of exchange listing and trading matters associated with an investment in each Fund is contained in the Prospectus under the headings “Summary Information—Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” with respect to the applicable Fund, “Additional Information About the Funds’ Investment Strategies and Risks—Risks of Investing in the Fund,” “Shareholder Information—Determination of NAV” and “Shareholder Information—Buying and Selling Exchange-Traded Shares.” The discussion below supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, such sections of the Prospectus.

The Shares of each Fund are listed on the Exchange and will trade in the secondary market at prices that may differ to some degree from their NAV. The Exchange may but is not required to remove the Shares of the Funds from listing if: (1) following the initial twelve (12) month period beginning upon the commencement of trading of the Funds, there are fewer than 50 beneficial holders of the Shares for 30 or more consecutive trading days, (2) the value of a Fund’s respective Index or portfolio of securities on which the Fund is based is no longer calculated or available or (3) such other event shall occur or condition exists that, in the opinion of the Exchange, makes further dealings on the Exchange inadvisable. In addition, the Exchange will remove the Shares from listing and trading upon termination of the Trust. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of Shares of the Funds will continue to be met.

As in the case of other securities traded on the Exchange, brokers’ commissions on transactions will be based on negotiated commission rates at customary levels.

In order to provide investors with a basis to gauge whether the market price of the Shares on the Exchange is approximately consistent with the current NAV on a per Share basis, every 15 seconds throughout the Exchange’s regular trading hours, an estimated intra-day NAV is calculated and disseminated in accordance with the relevant listing standards of the Exchange. The Funds are not involved in or responsible for the calculation or dissemination of the intra-day NAV and makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

An intra-day NAV is based on a securities component and a cash component (or an all cash amount) which comprises that day’s Creation Deposit (as defined below), as disseminated prior to that Business Day’s commencement of trading.

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INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RISKS

A discussion of the risks associated with an investment in each Fund is contained in the Prospectus under the headings “Summary Information—Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund” with respect to the applicable Fund, “Summary Information—Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” with respect to the applicable Fund and “Additional Information About the Funds’ Investment Strategies and Risks.” The discussion below supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, such sections of the Prospectus.

General

An investment in a Fund should be made with an understanding that the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities may fluctuate in accordance with changes in the financial condition of the issuers of the portfolio securities, the value of securities generally and other factors.

An investment in a Fund should also be made with an understanding of the risks inherent in an investment in equity securities, including the risk that the financial condition of issuers may become impaired or that the general condition of the securities market may deteriorate (either of which may cause a decrease in the value of the portfolio securities and thus in the value of Shares). Common stocks are susceptible to general stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as market confidence in and perceptions of their issuers change. These investor perceptions are based on various and unpredictable factors, including expectations regarding government, economic, monetary and fiscal policies, inflation and interest rates, economic expansion or contraction, and global or regional political, economic and banking crises.

Holders of common stocks incur more risk than holders of preferred stocks and debt obligations because common stockholders, as owners of the issuer, have generally inferior rights to receive payments from the issuer in comparison with the rights of creditors of, or holders of debt obligations or preferred stocks issued by, the issuer. Further, unlike debt securities which typically have a stated principal amount payable at maturity (whose value, however, will be subject to market fluctuations prior thereto), or preferred stocks which typically have a liquidation preference and which may have stated optional or mandatory redemption provisions, common stocks have neither a fixed principal amount nor a maturity. Common stock values are subject to market fluctuations as long as the common stock remains outstanding.

In the event that the securities in a Fund’s Index are not listed on a national securities exchange, the principal trading market for some may be in the over-the-counter market. The existence of a liquid trading market for certain securities may depend on whether dealers will make a market in such securities. There can be no assurance that a market will be made or maintained or that any such market will be or remain liquid. The price at which securities may be sold and the value of a Fund’s Shares will be adversely affected if trading markets for the Fund’s portfolio securities are limited or absent or if bid/ask spreads are wide.

The Funds are not actively managed, and therefore the adverse financial condition of any one issuer will not result in the elimination of its securities from the securities a Fund holds unless the securities of such issuer are removed from its respective Index. The Funds may underperform mutual funds that actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to move to defensive positions to less the impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers.

An investment in each Fund should also be made with an understanding that the Fund will not be able to replicate exactly the performance of its respective Index because the total return generated by the Fund will be reduced by transaction costs and other Fund expenses, whereas such transaction costs and expenses are not included in the calculation of its respective Index. In addition, it is possible that, for periods of time, a Fund may not fully replicate the performance of its respective Index due to the temporary unavailability of certain Index securities in the secondary market or other extraordinary circumstances. Such events are unlikely to continue for an extended period of time because STOXX Limited (“STOXX”) and FTSE International Limited (“FTSE,” and collectively, the “Index Providers”) or Recon Capital Advisors, LLC (“Adviser”) may correct such imbalances by means of adjusting the composition of the securities in a Fund’s Index (pursuant to the Index methodology) or in a Fund’s portfolio, respectively. In addition, it is possible that the composition of a Fund may not exactly replicate the composition of its respective Index if the Fund has to adjust its portfolio holdings in order to continue to qualify as a “regulated investment company” under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). Because each Fund reserves the right to issue and redeem Creation Units principally for cash, a Fund may incur higher costs in buying and selling securities than if the Fund issued and redeemed Creation Units principally in-kind.

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Shares are subject to the risks of an investment in a portfolio of equity securities in an industry or group of industries in which a Fund’s Index is highly concentrated. In addition, because it is the policy of each Fund to generally invest in the securities that comprise the Index, the securities held by such Fund may be concentrated in that industry or group of industries.

The Funds will file with the National Futures Association (“NFA”) a notice claiming an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” (“CPO”) under the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“CEA”), and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) promulgated thereunder, with respect to the Funds’ operations. Therefore, neither the Funds nor the Adviser (with respect to the Funds) is subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool or CPO under the CEA. If the Funds become subject to these requirements, as well as related NFA rules, the Funds may incur additional compliance and other expenses.

Convertible Securities

A convertible security is a bond, debenture, note, preferred stock, right, warrant or other security that may be converted into or exchanged for a prescribed amount of common stock or other security of the same or a different issuer or into cash within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula. A convertible security generally entitles the holder to receive interest paid or accrued on debt securities or the dividend paid on preferred stock until the convertible security matures or is redeemed, converted or exchanged. Before conversion, convertible securities generally have characteristics similar to both debt and equity securities. The value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates rise and, because of the conversion feature, tends to vary with fluctuations in the market value of the securities into which they may be converted. Convertible securities ordinarily provide a stream of income with generally higher yields than those of common stock of the same or similar issuers. Convertible securities generally rank senior to common stock in a corporation’s capital structure but are usually subordinated to comparable nonconvertible securities. Convertible securities generally do not participate directly in any dividend increases or decreases of the underlying securities although the market prices of convertible securities may be affected by any dividend changes or other changes in the underlying securities.

Currency Forwards

A currency forward transaction is a contract to buy or sell a specified quantity of currency at a specified date in the future at a specified price which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. Currency forward contracts may be used to increase or reduce exposure to currency price movements. Eventually some but not all forward contracts will be centrally-cleared and exchange traded.

The use of currency forward transactions involves certain risks. For example, if the counterparty under the contract defaults on its obligation to make payments due from it as a result of its bankruptcy or otherwise, a Fund may lose such payments altogether or collect only a portion thereof, which collection could involve costs or delays.

Currency Hedging

The performance of the Hedged FTSE ETF and Hedged DAX ETF and their Underlying Funds in part is linked to the daily performance of the spot price of the exchange rates of foreign currencies. When a derivative is used as a hedge against a position that a Fund holds, any loss generated by the derivative generally should be substantially offset by gains on the hedged investment, and vice versa. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and its reference asset, and there can be no assurance that a Fund’s hedging transactions will be effective.

In seeking to track the performance of the Underlying Index, a Fund will attempt to hedge the currency exposure of non-U.S. dollar denominated securities held in its portfolio by investing in spot foreign exchange contracts, which may include both physically-settled forward contracts and non-deliverable forward contracts (“NDFs”). NDFs may be less liquid than deliverable forward currency contracts. A lack of liquidity in NDFs of the hedged currency could result in the Fund being unable to structure its hedging transactions as intended. In addition, the Adviser may seek to limit the size of the Fund in order to attempt to reduce a situation where the Fund is unable to obtain sufficient liquidity in an underlying currency to implement its investment objective.

Foreign currency forward contracts, including NDFs, do not eliminate movements in the value of non-U.S. currencies and securities but rather allow the Fund to establish a fixed rate of exchange for a future point in time. Exchange rates may be volatile and may change quickly and unpredictably in response to both global economic developments and economic

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conditions in a geographic region in which the Fund or the Underlying Fund invests. In addition, the Fund’s exposure to the value of the component currencies may not be fully hedged at all times. Because the Fund’s currency hedge is reset on a daily basis, currency risk can develop or increase intra-day. Furthermore, while the Fund is designed to hedge against currency fluctuations, it is possible that a degree of currency exposure may remain even at the time a hedging transaction is implemented. As a result, the Fund may not be able to structure its hedging transactions as anticipated or its hedging transactions may not successfully reduce the currency risk included in the Fund’s portfolio. The effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy will in general be affected by the volatility of both the Underlying Index, and the volatility of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies to be hedged. Increased volatility will generally reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s currency hedging strategy.

Derivatives Risk 

Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the value of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. A Fund’s use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Moreover, although the value of a derivative is based on an underlying indicator, a derivative does not carry the same rights as would be the case if the Fund invested directly in the underlying securities. 

Future Developments

Each Fund may take advantage of opportunities in the area of options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, warrants, swaps and any other investments which are not presently contemplated for use or which are not currently available, but which may be developed, to the extent such investments are considered suitable for the Fund by the Adviser.

Spot Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

In order to replicate the “hedging” component of the Index, the Hedged FTSE ETF and Hedged DAX ETF intend to enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts (generally required to be settled within two business days) designed to offset the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. Currency transactions made on a spot basis are for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currency.

The Funds have the ability to also use foreign currency forward contracts, which is a contract between two parties to buy or sell a specified amount of a specific currency in the future at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Foreign currency spot foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency forward contracts differ. In a spot foreign currency exchange contract transaction, the price is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. The physical exchange of the currencies takes place at the point of trade or a short period after the trade. In a foreign currency forward contract, the price also is determined when the contract is signed at the time of trade. However, the physical exchange of the currencies takes place on a delivery date that is some time in the future.

A Fund’s exposure to foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts is based on the aggregate exposure of the Fund to the Euro. While this approach is designed to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on Fund returns, it does not necessarily eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the Euro. The return of the foreign currency spot, or forward, contracts may not perfectly offset the actual fluctuations between the Euro and the U.S. dollar.

Futures Contracts and Options

The Funds may enter into futures contracts, options and options on futures contracts investment in each Fund’s respective benchmark index to facilitate trading or to reduce transaction costs.

Futures contracts generally provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified instrument, index or commodity at a specified future time and at a specified price. Stock index futures contracts are settled daily with a payment by one party to the other of a cash amount based on the difference between the level of the stock index specified in the contract from one day to the next. Futures contracts are standardized as to maturity date and underlying instrument and are traded on futures exchanges. The Funds may use futures contracts and options on futures contracts based on each Fund’s benchmark index, other indexes or combinations of indexes that the Adviser believes to be representative of each Fund’s respective benchmark index (each, an “Index”).

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An option is a contract that provides the holder the right to buy or sell shares at a fixed price, within a specified period of time. An American call option gives the option holder the right to buy the underlying security from the option writer at the option exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option. A European call option gives the option holder the right to buy the underlying security from the option writer only on the option expiration date. An American put option gives the option holder the right to sell the underlying security to the option writer at the option exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option. A European put option gives the option holder the right to sell the underlying security to the option writer at the option exercise price only on the option expiration date.

Although futures contracts (other than cash settled futures contracts including most stock index futures contracts) by their terms call for actual delivery or acceptance of the underlying instrument or commodity, in most cases the contracts are closed out before the maturity date without the making or taking of delivery. Closing out an open futures position is done by taking an opposite position (“buying” a contract which has previously been “sold” or “selling” a contract previously “purchased”) in an identical contract to terminate the position. Brokerage commissions are incurred when a futures contract position is opened or closed.

Futures traders are required to make a good faith margin deposit in cash or government securities with a broker or custodian to initiate and maintain open positions in futures contracts. A margin deposit is intended to assure completion of the contract (delivery or acceptance of the underlying instrument or commodity or payment of the cash settlement amount) if it is not terminated prior to the specified delivery date. Brokers may establish deposit requirements which are higher than the exchange minimums.  Futures contracts are customarily purchased and sold on margin deposits which may range upward from less than 5% of the value of the contract being traded.

After a futures contract position is opened, the value of the contract is marked-to-market daily. If the futures contract price changes to the extent that the margin on deposit does not satisfy margin requirements, payment of additional “variation” margin will be required.

Conversely, a change in the contract value may reduce the required margin, resulting in a repayment of excess margin to the contract holder. Variation margin payments are made to and from the futures broker for as long as the contract remains open. A Fund expects to earn interest income on its margin deposits.

Each Fund may use futures contracts and options thereon, together with positions in cash and money market instruments, to simulate full investment in each Fund’s respective Index. Under such circumstances, the Adviser may seek to utilize other instruments that it believes to be correlated to each Fund’s respective Index components or a subset of the components. Liquid futures contracts may not be currently available for each Fund’s Index.

Positions in futures contracts and options may be closed out only on an exchange that provides a secondary market therefor. However, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular futures contract or option at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close a futures or options position. In the event of adverse price movements, a Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash payments to maintain its required margin. In such situations, if a Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell portfolio securities to meet daily margin requirements at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so. In addition, a Fund may be required to make delivery of the instruments underlying futures contracts it has sold.

Each Fund will seek to minimize the risk that it will be unable to close out a futures or options contract by only entering into futures and options for which there appears to be a liquid secondary market.

The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or uncovered call options in some strategies (e.g., selling uncovered stock index futures contracts) is potentially unlimited. The Funds do not plan to use futures and options contracts in this way. The risk of a futures position may still be large as traditionally measured due to the low margin deposits required. In many cases, a relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in immediate and substantial loss or gain to the investor relative to the size of a required margin deposit.

Utilization of futures transactions by the Funds involves the risk of imperfect or even negative correlation to each Fund’s respective Index if the index underlying the futures contracts differs from the Index. There is also the risk of loss by a Fund of margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of a broker with whom the Fund has an open position in the futures contract or option.

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Certain financial futures exchanges limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in futures contract prices during a single trading day. The daily limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may vary either up or down from the previous day’s settlement price at the end of a trading session. Once the daily limit has been reached in a particular type of contract, no trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that limit. The daily limit governs only price movement during a particular trading day and therefore does not limit potential losses, because the limit may prevent the liquidation of unfavorable positions. Futures contract prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of future positions and subjecting some futures traders to substantial losses.

Except as otherwise specified in the Prospectus or this SAI, there are no limitations on the extent to which a Fund may engage in transactions involving futures and options thereon. Each Fund will take steps to prevent its futures positions from “leveraging” its securities holdings. When a Fund has a long futures position, it will maintain with its custodian bank, cash or liquid securities having a value equal to the notional value of the contract (less any margin deposited in connection with the position). When a Fund has a short futures position, as part of a complex bond replication strategy, the Fund will maintain with its custodian bank assets substantially identical to those underlying the contract or cash and liquid securities (or a combination of the foregoing) having a value equal to the net obligation of the Fund under the contract (less the value of any margin deposits in connection with the position).

Swaps

Over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market value or level of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index or asset. Although OTC swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligations thereunder, the Funds seek to reduce this risk by entering into agreements that involve payments no less frequently than quarterly. The net amount of the excess, if any, of a Fund’s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each swap is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash or highly liquid securities having an aggregate value at least equal to the accrued excess is maintained in an account at the Trust’s custodian bank.

The use of such swap agreements involves certain risks. For example, if the counterparty, under a swap agreement, defaults on its obligation to make payments due from it as a result of its bankruptcy or otherwise, a Fund may lose such payments altogether or collect only a portion thereof, which collection could involve costs or delays.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and related regulatory developments require the eventual clearing and exchange-trading of many standardized OTC derivative instruments that the CFTC and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently defined as “swaps” and “security-based swaps,” respectively. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing is occurring on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant and CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing and exchange trading. In a cleared swap, a Fund’s ultimate counterparty is a central clearinghouse rather than a brokerage firm, bank or other financial institution. A Fund initially will enter into cleared swaps through an executing broker. Such transactions will then be submitted for clearing and, if cleared, will be held at regulated futures commission merchants (“FCMs”) that are members of the clearinghouse that serves as the central counterparty. When a Fund enters into a cleared swap, it must deliver to the central counterparty (via an FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central counterparty. During the term of the swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may also be required to be paid by a Fund or may be received by such Fund in accordance with margin controls set for such accounts, depending upon changes in the price of the underlying reference asset subject to the swap agreement. At the conclusion of the term of the swap agreement, if a Fund has a loss equal to or greater than the margin amount, the margin amount is paid to the FCM along with any loss in excess of the margin amount. If a Fund has a loss of less than the margin amount, the excess margin is returned to the Fund. If a Fund has a gain, the full margin amount and the amount of the gain is paid to the Fund.

Central clearing is designed to reduce counterparty credit risk compared to uncleared swaps because central clearing interposes the central clearinghouse as the counterparty to each participant’s swap, but it does not eliminate those risks completely. There is also a risk of loss by a Fund of the initial and variation margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of the FCM with which the Fund has an open position in a swap contract. The assets of a Fund may not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy of the FCM or central counterparty because the Fund might be limited to recovering only a pro rata share of all available funds and margin segregated on behalf of an FCM’s customers. If the FCM does not provide accurate reporting, a Fund is also subject to the risk that the FCM could use the Fund’s assets, which are

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held in an omnibus account with assets belonging to the FCM’s other customers, to satisfy its own financial obligations or the payment obligations of another customer to the central counterparty. Exchange-trading is expected to increase liquidity of swaps trading.

In addition, with respect to cleared swaps, a Fund may not be able to obtain as favorable terms as it would be able to negotiate for an uncleared swap. In addition, an FCM may unilaterally impose position limits or additional margin requirements for certain types of swaps in which a Fund may invest. Central counterparties and FCMs generally can require termination of existing cleared swap transactions at any time, and can also require increases in margin above the margin that is required at the initiation of the swap agreement. Margin requirements for cleared swaps vary on a number of factors, and the margin required under the rules of the clearinghouse and FCM may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by a Fund to support its obligations under a similar uncleared swap. However, regulators are expected to adopt rules imposing certain margin requirements, including minimums, on uncleared swaps in the near future, which could change this comparison.

The Funds are also subject to the risk that, after entering into a cleared swap with an executing broker, no FCM or central counterparty is willing or able to clear the transaction. In such an event, the central counterparty would void the trade. Before a Fund can enter into a new trade, market conditions may become less favorable to the Fund.

The Adviser will continue to monitor developments regarding trading and execution of cleared swaps on exchanges, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect a Fund’s ability to enter into swap agreements and the costs and risks associated with such investments.

Participation Notes

Participation notes (“P-Notes”) are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes can have the characteristics or take the form of various instruments, including, but not limited to, certificates or warrants. The holder of a P-Note that is linked to a particular underlying security is entitled to receive any dividends paid in connection with the underlying security. However, the holder of a P-Note generally does not receive voting rights as it would if it directly owned the underlying security. P-Notes constitute direct, general and unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, which subjects a Fund to counterparty risk, as discussed below. Investments in P-Notes involve certain risks in addition to those associated with a direct investment in the underlying securities or securities markets whose return they seek to replicate. For instance, there can be no assurance that the trading price of a P-Note will equal the value of the underlying security or foreign market that it seeks to replicate. As the purchaser of a P-Note, a Fund is relying on the creditworthiness of the counterparty issuing the P-Note and has no rights under a P-Note against the issuer of the underlying security. Therefore, if such counterparty were to become insolvent, a Fund would lose its investment. The risk that a Fund may lose its investments due to the insolvency of a single counterparty may be amplified to the extent the Fund purchases P-Notes issued by one issuer or a small number of issuers. P-Notes also include transaction costs in addition to those applicable to a direct investment in securities. In addition, a Fund’s use of P-Notes may cause the Fund’s performance to deviate from the performance of the portion of the Index to which the Fund is gaining exposure through the use of P-Notes.

Due to liquidity and transfer restrictions, the secondary markets on which P-Notes are traded may be less liquid than the markets for other securities, which may (i) lead to the absence of readily available market quotations for such securities and (ii) cause the value of the P-Notes to decline. The ability of a Fund to value any P-Notes invested in by the Fund may become difficult and the Adviser’s judgment in the application of fair value procedures may play a greater role in the valuation of such securities due to reduced availability of reliable objective pricing data. Consequently, while such determinations will be made in good faith, it may nevertheless be more difficult for a Fund to accurately assign a daily value to such securities.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may invest in repurchase agreements with commercial banks, brokers or dealers and to invest cash collateral received from securities lending. A repurchase agreement is an agreement under which a Fund acquires a money market instrument (generally a security issued by the U.S. Government or an agency thereof, a banker’s acceptance or a certificate of deposit) from a seller, subject to resale to the seller at an agreed upon price and date (normally, the next business day). A repurchase agreement may be considered a loan collateralized by securities. The resale price reflects an agreed upon interest rate effective for the period the instrument is held by a Fund and is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying instrument.

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In these repurchase agreement transactions, the securities acquired by a Fund (including accrued interest earned thereon) must have a total value at least equal to the value of the repurchase agreement and are held by the Trust’s custodian bank until repurchased. In addition, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) has established guidelines and standards for review of the creditworthiness of any bank, broker or dealer counterparty to a repurchase agreement with a Fund. No more than an aggregate of 15% of a Fund’s net assets will be invested in repurchase agreements having maturities longer than seven (7) days.

The use of repurchase agreements involves certain risks. For example, if the other party to the agreement defaults on its obligation to repurchase the underlying security, as a result of bankruptcy or otherwise, a Fund will seek to dispose of such security, which could involve costs, delays or loss upon disposition. If the other party to the agreement becomes insolvent and subject to liquidation or reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code or other laws, a court may determine that the underlying security is collateral not within the control of a Fund and, therefore, the Fund may incur delays in disposing of the security and/or may not be able to substantiate its interest in the underlying security and may be deemed an unsecured creditor of the other party to the agreement.

The resale price reflects the purchase price plus an agreed upon market rate of interest. The collateral is marked-to-market daily.

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Securities of Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in the securities of other investment companies (including money market funds) to the extent allowed by law. Pursuant to the 1940 Act, a Fund’s investment in investment companies is limited to, subject to certain exceptions: (i) 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of any one investment company; (ii) 5% of the Fund’s total assets with respect to any one investment company; and (iii) 10% of the Fund’s total assets with respect to investment companies in the aggregate. To the extent allowed by law or regulation, a Fund may invest its assets in the securities of investment companies that are money market funds, in excess of the limits discussed above. Other investment companies in which a Fund may invest can be expected to incur fees and expenses for operations, such as investment advisory and administration fees, which would be in addition to those incurred by the Fund.

The Hedged FTSE ETF and Hedged DAX ETF ordinarily invest substantially all of their assets in the Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF and Recon Capital DAX Germany ETF, respectively, pursuant to provisions in Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act and the rules and interpretations thereunder.

Structured Notes

A structured note is a derivative security for which the amount of principal repayment and/or interest payments is based on the movement of one or more “factors.” These factors include, but are not limited to, currency exchange rates, interest rates (such as the prime lending rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)), referenced bonds and stock indices. Some of these factors may or may not correlate to the total rate of return on one or more underlying instruments referenced in such notes. Investments in structured notes involve risks including interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. Depending on the factor(s) used and the use of multipliers or deflators, changes in interest rates and movement of such factor(s) may cause significant price fluctuations. Structured notes may be less liquid than other types of securities and more volatile than the reference factor underlying the note.

Warrants and Subscription Rights

Warrants are equity securities in the form of options issued by a corporation which give the holder the right to purchase stock, usually at a price that is higher than the market price at the time the warrant is issued. A purchaser takes the risk that the warrant may expire worthless because the market price of the common stock fails to rise above the price set by the warrant.

Borrowing

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified by regulation from time to time. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to 1/3 of the Fund’s total assets. A Fund also may borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

Specifically, provisions of the 1940 Act require a Fund to maintain continuous asset coverage (that is, total assets including borrowings, less liabilities exclusive of borrowings) of 300% of the amount borrowed, with an exception for borrowings not in excess of 5% of the Fund’s total assets made for temporary purposes. Any borrowings for temporary purposes in excess of 5% of a Fund’s total assets must maintain continuous asset coverage. If the 300% asset coverage should decline as a result of market fluctuations or other reasons, the Fund may be required to sell some of its portfolio holdings within three (3) days (not including Sundays and holidays) to reduce the debt and restore the 300% asset coverage, even though it may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint to sell securities at that time.

Each Fund also may enter into certain transactions that can be viewed as constituting a form of borrowing or financing transaction by such Fund. To the extent a Fund “covers” its obligations or liabilities by the segregation or “earmarking” of assets, in accordance with procedures adopted by Board reasonably designed to be consistent with the regulations, rules and SEC staff interpretations under the 1940 Act, such borrowing will not be (i) considered a “senior security” by the Fund or (ii) subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by the Fund. Borrowing will tend to exaggerate the effect on a Fund’s NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio. Money borrowed will be subject to interest costs which may or may not be recovered by appreciation of the securities purchased. In addition, a Fund may be required to maintain minimum average balances in connection with such borrowing or to pay a commitment or other fee to maintain a line of credit; either of these requirements would increase the cost of borrowing over the stated interest rate.

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U.S. Federal Tax Treatment of Futures Contracts

Each Fund may be required for federal income tax purposes to mark-to-market and recognize as income for each taxable year its net unrealized gains and losses on certain futures contracts or options contracts as of the end of the year as well as those actually realized during the year. Gain or loss from futures contracts or options contracts on broad-based indexes required to be marked-to-market will be 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. Application of this rule may alter the timing and character of distributions to shareholders. A Fund may be required to defer the recognition of losses on futures contracts or options contracts to the extent of any unrecognized gains on related positions held by the Fund.

In order for each Fund to continue to qualify for U.S. federal income tax treatment as a “regulated investment company” under Section 851 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), at least 90% of the Fund’s gross income for a taxable year must be derived from qualifying sources, including, dividends, interest, income derived from loans of securities, gains from the sale of securities or of foreign currencies or other income derived with respect to the Fund’s business of investing in securities. It is anticipated that any net gain realized from the closing out of futures contracts, spot contracts or options contracts will be considered gain from the sale of securities and, therefore, will be qualifying income for purposes of the 90% requirement.

Each Fund distributes to shareholders annually any net capital gains that have been recognized for U.S. federal income tax purposes (including unrealized gains at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year) on futures transactions and certain options contracts. Such distributions are combined with distributions of capital gains realized on each Fund’s other investments, and shareholders are advised on the nature of the distributions.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The Trust has adopted the following investment restrictions as fundamental policies with respect to each Fund. These restrictions cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of a Fund’s outstanding voting securities. For purposes of the 1940 Act, a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund means the vote, at an annual or a special meeting of the security holders of the Trust, of the lesser of (1) 67% or more of the voting securities of the Fund present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present or represented by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. Under these restrictions:

  1. Each Fund may not make loans, except that a Fund may: (i) lend portfolio securities; (ii) enter into repurchase agreements; (iii) purchase all or a portion of an issue of debt securities, bank loan or participation interests, bank certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, debentures or other securities, whether or not the purchase is made upon the original issuance of the securities; and (iv) participate in an interfund lending program with other registered investment companies;

 

  2. Each Fund may not borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified by regulation from time to time;

 

  3. Each Fund may not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified by regulation from time to time;

 

  4. Each Fund may not purchase or sell real estate, except that the Fund may: (i) invest in securities of issuers that invest in real estate or interests therein; (ii) invest in mortgage-related securities and other securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein; and (iii) hold and sell real estate acquired by the Fund as a result of the ownership of securities;

 

  5. Each Fund may not engage in the business of underwriting securities issued by others, except to the extent that the Fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), in the disposition of restricted securities or in connection with its investments in other investment companies;

 

  6. Each Fund may not purchase or sell commodities, unless acquired as a result of owning securities or other instruments, but it may purchase, sell or enter into financial options and futures, forward and spot currency contracts, swap transactions and other financial contracts or derivative instruments and may

 

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    invest in securities or other instruments backed by commodities; and

 

  7. Each Fund may not purchase any security if, as a result of that purchase, more than 25% of the Fund’s net assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in the same industry or group of industries, except that the Fund may invest more than 25% of the value of its net assets in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries if the index whose performance the Fund seeks to replicate concentrates in an industry or group of industries. This limit does not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities.

In addition to the investment restrictions adopted as fundamental policies as set forth above, each Fund observes the following restrictions as non-fundamental policies (i.e., those which may be changed by the Board without a shareholder vote upon 60 days prior written notice to shareholders). The Funds will not:

  1. Purchase any security on margin, except for such short-term loans as are necessary for clearance of securities transactions. The deposit or payment by a Fund or initial or variation margin in connection with futures contracts or related options thereon is not considered the purchase of a security on margin.

 

If a percentage limitation is adhered to at the time of investment or contract, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from any change in value or total or net assets will not result in a violation of such restriction, except that the percentage limitations with respect to the borrowing of money will be continuously complied with.

Each Fund may invest its remaining assets in securities and currency contracts not included in its respective Index, money market instruments or funds which reinvest exclusively in money market instruments, in stocks that are in the relevant market but not Fund’s respective Index, and/or in combinations of certain stock index futures contracts, options on such futures contracts, stock options, stock index options, options on the Shares, and stock index swaps and swaptions, each with a view towards providing each Fund with exposure to the securities in its respective Index. These investments may be made to invest uncommitted cash balances or, in limited circumstances, to assist in meeting shareholder redemptions of Creation Units. Each Fund will not invest in money market instruments as part of a temporary defensive strategy to protect against potential stock market declines.

Each Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets directly or indirectly in the component securities (including indirect investments through the respective underlying affiliated fund), spot foreign exchange contracts and other instruments included in its respective benchmark index (“80% Policy”). Although the Funds do not currently intend to invest in depositary receipts, depositary receipts may be used by a Fund in seeking performance that corresponds to its respective Index and in managing cash flows, and may count towards compliance with such Fund’s 80% Policy.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST

Trustees and Officers of the Trust

The Board of the Trust consists of four Trustees, three of whom are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act), of the Trust (“Independent Trustees”). Robinson Jacobs, an Independent Trustee, serves as Chairman of the Board. The Board is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the Trust, including the general supervision of the duties and responsibilities performed by the Adviser and other service providers to the Trust. The Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day administration, operation and business affairs of the Trust.

The Board believes that each Trustee’s experience, qualifications, attributes or skills on an individual basis and in combination with those of the other Trustees lead to the conclusion that the Board possesses the requisite skills and attributes to carry out its oversight responsibilities with respect to the Trust. The Board believes that the Trustees’ ability to review, critically evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the Adviser, the Trust’s other service providers, counsel and independent auditors, and to exercise effective business judgment in the performance of their duties, support this conclusion. In reaching its conclusion, the Board also has considered the (i) experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills, among others, of its members, (ii) each member’s character and integrity, (iii) the length of service as a board member of the Trust, (iv) each person’s willingness to serve and ability to commit the time necessary to perform the duties of a Trustee, and (v) as to each Independent Trustee, such Trustee’s status as not being an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust. In addition, the following specific experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills apply as to each Trustee.

References to the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills of Trustees are pursuant to requirements of the SEC, do not constitute the holding out of the Board or any Trustee as having any special expertise or experience, and shall not impose any greater responsibility or liability on any such person or on the Board by reason thereof.

The Trustees of the Trust, their addresses, positions with the Trust, ages, term of office and length of time served, principal occupations during the past five years, the number of portfolios in the Fund Complex overseen by each Trustee and other directorships, if any, held by the Trustees, are set forth below.

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Independent Trustees

Name,
Address1
and Age
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of
Office2 and
Length of
Time Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in the
Fund Complex
Overseen
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Trustee During
Past Five Years
                     
Robinson Jacobs, 36   Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees   Since July 2014   Analyst, Gagnon Securities (September 2012-Present); Vice President, CSL Capital (April 2011-May 2012); Consultant to various hedge fund groups.   5   None.
                     
Richard Keary, 52   Trustee   Since October 2013   Principal and Founder, Global ETF Advisors, LLC (consulting firm) (April 2009-Present); Managing Director—Business Development, NASDAQ OMX Group (April 2002-April 2009).   5   None.
                     
Mark Buckley-Jones, 35   Trustee   Since July 2014   Controller and Chief Compliance Officer, Numina Capital Management, LLC (January 2014-Present); Chief Financial Officer, VS Capital Partners, LP (August 2011-December 2013) and Berman Capital Management, LP (May 2007-July 2011).   5   None.
                     

 

1. The address for each Trustee and officer is 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

2. Each Trustee serves until resignation, death, retirement or removal. Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.

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Interested Trustee

Name,
Address1
and Age
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of
Office2 and
Length of
Time Served
  Principal
Occupation(s)
During Past
Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
the Fund
Complex
Overseen
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Trustee During
Past Five Years
                     
Garrett Paolella, 29   Trustee, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary   Since November 2013   Managing Partner, Recon Capital Partners, LLC (October 2011-Present); Executive Director, MKM Partners (research, sales and trading firm) (June 2008-January 2011)   5   None.

 

1. The address for each Trustee and officer is 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

2. Each Trustee serves until resignation, death, retirement or removal. Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.

Officer Information

The Officers of the Trust, their addresses, positions with the Trust, ages and principal occupations during the past five years are set forth below.

Officer’s Name,

Address1 and Age

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office2 and

Length of

Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s) During The Past Five

Years

             
Tami M. Pester, 47   Chief Compliance Officer   Since August 2014   Director, Foreside Compliance Services (March 2014-Present); Associate Counsel and Compliance Officer, Acadian Asset Management LLC (June 2008-December 2012).

 

1. The address for each officer is 145 Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

2. Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.

The Board met three times during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.

Board Committees

The Board has an Audit Committee consisting of the three Trustees who are Independent Trustees. Mark Buckley-Jones currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and has been designated as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined under Item 407 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Mark Buckley-Jones is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee has the responsibility, among other things, to: (i) oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Trust and its internal control over financial reporting; (ii) oversee the quality and integrity of the Trust’s financial statements and the independent audit thereof; (iii) oversee or, as appropriate, assist the Board’s oversight of the Trust’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements that relate to the Trust’s accounting and financial reporting, internal control over financial reporting and independent audit; (iv) approve prior to appointment the engagement of the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm; and (v) act as a liaison between the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm and the full Board. The Audit Committee met three times during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.

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The Board also has a Nominating Committee consisting of the three Trustees who are Independent Trustees. The Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending qualified candidates to the Board in the event that a position is vacated or created. The Nominating Committee would consider recommendations by shareholders if a vacancy were to exist. In considering Trustee nominee candidates, the Nominating Committee takes into account a wide variety of factors, including the overall diversity of the Board’s composition. The Nominating Committee believes the Board generally benefits from diversity of background, experience and views among its members, and considers this a factor in evaluating the composition of the Board, but has not adopted any specific policy in this regard. The Nominating Committee met one time during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.

The Board has determined that its leadership structure is appropriate given the business and nature of the Trust. In connection with its determination, the Board considered that the Chairman of the Board is an Independent Trustee. The Chairman of the Board can play an important role in setting the agenda of the Board and also serves as a key point person for dealings between management and the other Independent Trustees. The Independent Trustees believe that the Chairman’s independence facilitates meaningful dialogue between the Adviser and the Independent Trustees. The Board also considered that the Chairman of the Audit Committee is an Independent Trustee, which yields similar benefits with respect to the functions and activities of the various Board committees. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet outside the presence of management. The Board has determined that its committees help ensure that the Trust has effective and independent governance and oversight. The Board also believes that its leadership structure facilitates the orderly and efficient flow of information to the Independent Trustees from management of the Trust, including the Adviser. The Board reviews its structure on an annual basis.

As an integral part of its responsibility for oversight of the Trust in the interests of shareholders, the Board, as a general matter, oversees risk management of the Trust’s investment programs and business affairs. The function of the Board with respect to risk management is one of oversight and not active involvement in, or coordination of, day-to-day risk management activities for the Trust. The Board recognizes that (i) not all risks that may affect the Trust can be identified, (ii) it may not be practical or cost-effective to eliminate or mitigate certain risks, (iii) it may be necessary to bear certain risks (such as investment-related risks) to achieve the Trust’s goals, and (iv) the processes, procedures and controls employed to address certain risks may be limited in their effectiveness. Moreover, reports received by the Trustees that may relate to risk management matters are typically summaries of the relevant information.

The Board exercises oversight of the risk management process primarily through the Audit Committee, and through oversight by the Board itself. The Trust faces a number of risks, such as investment-related and compliance risks. The Adviser’s personnel seek to identify and address risks, i.e., events or circumstances that could have material adverse effects on the business, operations, shareholder services, investment performance or reputation of the Trust. Under the overall supervision of the Board or the applicable Committee of the Board, the Trust and the Adviser employ a variety of processes, procedures and controls to identify such possible events or circumstances, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Different processes, procedures and controls are employed with respect to different types of risks. Various personnel, including the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer, as well as various personnel of the Adviser and other service providers such as the Trust’s independent accountants, may report to the Audit Committee and/or to the Board with respect to various aspects of risk management, as well as events and circumstances that have arisen and responses thereto.

The officers and Trustees of the Trust, in the aggregate, own less than 1% of the Shares of each Fund as of December 31, 2014.

For each Trustee, the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by the Trustee in the Trust and in all registered investment companies advised by the Adviser (“Family of Investment Companies”) that are overseen by the Trustee is shown below.

Name of Trustee   Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the
Trust (As of December 31, 2014)
  Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities
in all Registered Investment Companies
Overseen By Trustee In Family of
Investment Companies (As of December 31, 2014)
Richard M. Keary   None   None
Mark Buckley-Jones   None   None
Robinson Jacobs   None   None
Garrett Paolella   None   None

 

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As to each Independent Trustee and his immediate family members, no person owned beneficially or of record securities in the Adviser or Foreside Fund Services, LLC (“Distributor”), or a person (other than a registered investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser or the Distributor.

Shareholder Communications to the Board

Shareholders may send communications to the Trust’s Board by addressing the communications directly to the Board (or individual Board members) and/or otherwise clearly indicating in the salutation that the communication is for the Board (or individual Board members). The shareholder may send the communication to either the Trust’s office or directly to such Board members at the address specified for each Trustee. Other shareholder communications received by the Trust not directly addressed and sent to the Board will be reviewed and generally responded to by management. Such communications will be forwarded to the Board at management’s discretion based on the matters contained therein.

Remuneration of Trustees

The Trust pays each Independent Trustee an annual retainer of $3,000. The Trust also reimburses each Trustee for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending such meetings. No pension or retirement benefits are accrued as part of Trustee compensation.

The table below shows the compensation paid to the Trustees by the Trust for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2014. Annual Trustee fees may be reviewed periodically and changed by the Trust’s Board.

Name of Trustee  

Aggregate Compensation

from Trust

 

Pension or Retirement

Benefits Accrued as Part

of Trust Expenses

   

Total Compensation

from Trust

Richard M. Keary   $ 2,144     None     $ 2,144  
Mark Buckley-Jones   $ 750     None     $ 750  
Robinson Jacobs   $ 750     None     $ 750  
Garrett Paolella     None     None       None  

 

MANAGEMENT

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled “Management of the Funds.”

Investment Adviser

Recon Capital Advisors, LLC acts as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to each Fund (“Advisory Agreement”) and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the Funds. The Adviser also serves as an investment adviser to high net worth individuals and institutions through separately managed accounts.

Pursuant to a supervision agreement between the Trust and the Adviser (“Supervision Agreement”), and subject to the general supervision of the Board, the Adviser provides or causes to be furnished all supervisory and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Hedged FTSE ETF and Hedged DAX ETF (each a “Hedged Currency Fund” and, together, the “Hedged Currency Funds”), including audit, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency, printing costs, certain administrative services (provided pursuant to a separate administration agreement), certain distribution services (provided pursuant to a separate distribution agreement), certain shareholder and distribution-related services (provided pursuant to a separate Rule 12b-1 Plan and related agreements) and investment management and investment advisory services (provided pursuant to the Advisory Agreement) under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Each Hedged Currency Fund bears other expenses which are not covered under the Supervision Agreement that may vary and will affect the total level of expenses paid by the Hedged Currency Fund, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, certain custody expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses). The Adviser may earn a profit on the fee paid pursuant to the Supervision Agreement and would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services covered by the Supervision Agreement, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

Each Fund pays the Adviser a fee (“Management Fee”) in return for providing investment management, investment advisory and supervisory services under an all-in fee structure. The Adviser is paid a monthly Management Fee

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at an annual rate (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund) of 0.55% and 0.55% with respect to the Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF and Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF, respectively.

Effective as of [________], 2015, each of the Hedged DAX ETF and Hedged FTSE ETF has agreed to pay the Adviser, out of its Management Fee, an annual advisory fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of ____% and ____%, respectively. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, each Fund has agreed to indemnify the Adviser for certain liabilities, including certain liabilities arising under the federal securities laws, unless such loss or liability results from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or the reckless disregard of its obligations and duties.

The Advisory Agreement is subject to annual approval by (i) the Board or (ii) a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, provided that in either event such continuance also is approved by a majority of the Board who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust by a vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Advisory Agreement is terminable without penalty, on 60 days’ notice, by the Board or by a vote of the holders of a majority (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities. The Advisory Agreement is also terminable upon 60 days’ notice by the Adviser and will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act).

The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses through [ ], 2016.

Custodian and Transfer Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”), located at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286, serves as custodian for the Funds pursuant to a custody agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and BNYM. As Custodian, BNYM holds the Funds’ assets. BNYM also serves as the Fund’s transfer agent pursuant to a transfer agency and service agreement. BNYM may be reimbursed by the Fund for its out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, BNYM provides various accounting services to each Fund pursuant to a fund accounting agreement. The Adviser pays the Custodian for its services under the agreements for each Fund.

The Administrator

The Trust and The Bank of New York Mellon (“Administrator”) have entered into an administrative services agreement (“Administration Agreement”). Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides the Trust with administrative services, including providing certain operational, clerical, recordkeeping and/or bookkeeping services.

The Administration Agreement provides that the Administrator shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Administration Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Administrator in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties and obligations thereunder.

The Adviser pays the Administrator for its services under the Administration Agreement for each Fund.

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The Distributor

Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the principal underwriter and distributor of Shares. Its principal address is Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101 and investor information can be obtained by calling 1-844-RC-FUNDS (1-844-723-8637) (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time). The Distributor has entered into an agreement with the Trust which will continue from its effective date unless terminated by either party upon 60 days’ prior written notice to the other party by the Trust and the Adviser, or by the Distributor, or until termination of the Trust or a Fund offering its Shares, and which is renewable annually thereafter (“Distribution Agreement”), pursuant to which it distributes Shares. Shares will be continuously offered for sale by the Trust through the Distributor only in Creation Units, as described below under “Creation and Redemption of Creation Units—Procedures for Creation of Creation Units.” Shares in less than Creation Units are not distributed by the Distributor. The Distributor will deliver a prospectus to persons purchasing Shares in Creation Units and will maintain records of both orders placed with it and confirmations of acceptance furnished by it. The Distributor is a broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). The Distributor has no role in determining the investment policies of the Trust or which securities are to be purchased or sold by the Trust.

The Distributor may also enter into sales and investor services agreements with broker-dealers or other persons that are Participating Parties and DTC Participants (as defined below) to provide distribution assistance, including broker-dealer and shareholder support and educational and promotional services but must pay such broker-dealers or other persons, out of its own assets.

The Distribution Agreement provides that it may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty: (i) by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or (ii) by vote of a majority (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, on at least 60 days written notice to the Distributor. The Distribution Agreement is also terminable upon 60 days’ notice by the Distributor and will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act).

Other Accounts Managed by the Portfolio Managers

Name of Portfolio Manager

Other Accounts Managed

(As of _______________)

Accounts with respect to which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account
Category of Account Number of Accounts in Category Total Assets in Accounts in Category Number of Accounts in Category Total Assets in Accounts in Category
Kevin Kelly Registered investment companies [0] [0] [0] [0]
Other pooled investment vehicles [0] [0] [0] [0]
Other accounts [0] $[0] [0] $[0]
Garrett Paolella Registered investment companies [0] [0] [0] [0]
Other pooled investment vehicles [0] [0] [0] [0]
Other accounts [0] $[0] [0] $[0]

 

Portfolio Manager Compensation

The portfolio managers are compensated by the Adviser in the form of base salary that is determined by the advisory fee revenue generated by the firm’s assets under management. Thus, portfolio managers’ compensation is intended to be aligned with the interests of the firm’s clients, including the Fund and its investors. The portfolio managers may also earn a bonus each year based on the profitability of the Adviser.

Portfolio Manager Share Ownership

As of the date of this SAI, the Funds’ portfolio managers do not beneficially own any Shares of the Funds.

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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

Each Fund’s portfolio holdings are publicly disseminated each day the Fund is open for business through financial reporting and news services, including publicly accessible Internet web sites. In addition, a basket composition file, which includes the security names and share quantities to deliver in exchange for Creation Units, together with estimates and actual Cash Amounts is publicly disseminated daily prior to the opening of the Exchange via the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”), a clearing agency that is registered with the SEC. The basket represents one Creation Unit of each Fund. The Trust, the Adviser, Administrator, Custodian and Distributor will not disseminate non-public information concerning the Trust.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Trust is required to disclose, after its first and third fiscal quarters, the complete schedule of each Fund’s portfolio holdings with the SEC on Form N-Q. Form N-Q for the Funds will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202.551.8090. The Funds’ Form N-Q will be available through the Funds’ website, at reconfunds.com or by writing to The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Funds, the Adviser and the Distributor have each adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, designed to monitor personal securities transactions by their personnel (“Personnel”). The Code of Ethics requires that all trading in securities that are being purchased or sold, or are being considered for purchase or sale, by the Fund must be approved in advance by the CCO. Approval will be granted if it is determined that the personal trading activity will not have a negative or appreciable impact on the price or market of the security, or is of such a nature that it does not present the dangers or potential for abuses that are likely to result in harm or detriment to the Fund. At the end of each calendar quarter, all Personnel must file a report of all transactions entered into during the quarter. These reports are reviewed by a senior officer of the Adviser or the Distributor, as applicable.

Generally, all Personnel must obtain approval prior to conducting any transaction in securities. Independent Trustees, however, are not required to obtain prior approval of personal securities transactions. Personnel may purchase securities in an initial public offering or private placement, provided that he or she obtains preclearance of the purchase and makes certain representations.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Funds’ proxy voting record will be available upon request and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Proxies for the Funds’ portfolio securities are voted in accordance with the Adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which are set forth in Appendix A to this SAI.

The Trust is required to disclose annually the Funds’ complete proxy voting record on Form N-PX covering the period July 1 through June 30 and file it with the SEC no later than August 31. Form N-PX for the Funds will be available through the Funds’ website, at reconfunds.com, or by writing to The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286. The Funds’ Form N-PX will also be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS

When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable price. Generally, the Adviser works with recognized dealers in these securities, except when a better price and execution of the order can be obtained elsewhere. The Fund will not deal with affiliates in principal transactions unless permitted by exemptive order or applicable rule or regulation. The Adviser owes a duty to its clients to seek best execution on trades effected. Since the investment objective of each Fund is investment performance that corresponds to that of an Index, the Adviser does not intend to select brokers and dealers for the purpose of receiving research services in addition to a favorable price and prompt execution either from that broker or an unaffiliated third party.

The Adviser assumes general supervision over placing orders on behalf of the Trust for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities. If purchases or sales of portfolio securities of the Trust and one or more other investment companies or clients supervised by the Adviser are considered at or about the same time, transactions in such securities are allocated among the several investment companies and clients in a manner deemed equitable to all by the Adviser. In some cases, this

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procedure could have a detrimental effect on the price or volume of the security so far as the Trust is concerned. However, in other cases, it is possible that the ability to participate in volume transactions and to negotiate lower brokerage commissions will be beneficial to the Trust. The primary consideration is best execution.

Portfolio turnover may vary from year to year, as well as within a year. High turnover rates are likely to result in comparatively greater brokerage expenses and taxable distributions. The overall reasonableness of brokerage commissions is evaluated by the Adviser based upon its knowledge of available information as to the general level of commissions paid by other institutional investors for comparable services.

The aggregate brokerage commissions paid by each Fund has not be included because each Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this SAI.

BOOK ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled “Shareholder Information—Buying and Selling Exchange-Traded Shares.”

The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) acts as securities depositary for the Shares. Shares of the Funds are represented by securities registered in the name of DTC or its nominee and deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC. Certificates will not be issued for Shares.

DTC, a limited-purpose trust company, was created to hold securities of its participants (“DTC Participants”) and to facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions among the DTC Participants in such securities through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of the DTC Participants, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. DTC Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations, some of whom (and/or their representatives) own DTC. More specifically, DTC is owned by a number of its DTC Participants and by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and FINRA. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant, either directly or indirectly (“Indirect Participants”).

Beneficial ownership of Shares is limited to DTC Participants, Indirect Participants and persons holding interests through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in Shares (owners of such beneficial interests are referred to herein as “Beneficial Owners”) is shown on, and the transfer of ownership is effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with respect to DTC Participants) and on the records of DTC Participants (with respect to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners that are not DTC Participants). Beneficial Owners will receive from or through the DTC Participant a written confirmation relating to their purchase of Shares.

Conveyance of all notices, statements and other communications to Beneficial Owners is effected as follows. Pursuant to the Depositary Agreement between the Trust and DTC, DTC is required to make available to the Trust upon request and for a fee to be charged to the Trust a listing of the Shares holdings of each DTC Participant. The Trust shall inquire of each such DTC Participant as to the number of Beneficial Owners holding Shares, directly or indirectly, through such DTC Participant. The Trust shall provide each such DTC Participant with copies of such notice, statement or other communication, in such form, number and at such place as such DTC Participant may reasonably request, in order that such notice, statement or communication may be transmitted by such DTC Participant, directly or indirectly, to such Beneficial Owners. In addition, the Trust shall pay to each such DTC Participant a fair and reasonable amount as reimbursement for the expenses attendant to such transmittal, all subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Share distributions shall be made to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as the registered holder of all Shares. DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any such distributions, shall credit immediately DTC Participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in Shares as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. Payments by DTC Participants to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners of Shares held through such DTC Participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in a “street name,” and will be the responsibility of such DTC Participants.

The Trust has no responsibility or liability for any aspects of the records relating to or notices to Beneficial Owners, or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in such Shares, or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests or for any other aspect of the relationship between DTC and the DTC Participants or the relationship between such DTC Participants and the Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners owning through such DTC Participants.

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DTC may determine to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Shares at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Trust and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. Under such circumstances, the Trust shall take action either to find a replacement for DTC to perform its functions at a comparable cost or, if such a replacement is unavailable, to issue and deliver printed certificates representing ownership of Shares, unless the Trust makes other arrangements with respect thereto satisfactory to the Exchange.

CREATION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION UNITS

General

The Funds will issue and sell Shares only in Creation Units on a continuous basis through the Distributor, without an initial sales load, at their NAV next determined after receipt, on any Business Day (as defined herein), of an order in proper form. An Authorized Participant (defined below) that is not “qualified institutional buyer,” as such term is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, will not be able to receive, as part of a redemption, restricted securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A.

A “Business Day” with respect to the Funds is any day on which the NYSE is open for business. As of the date of the Prospectus, the NYSE observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday), Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Creation Deposit

The consideration for a purchase of Creation Units generally consists of the in-kind deposit of specified securities (“Deposit Instruments”) that comprise a Fund’s Index and an amount of cash computed as described below (“Cash Amount”) or, as permitted or required by the Fund, of cash. The Cash Amount together with the Deposit Instruments, as applicable, are referred to as the “Creation Deposit,” which represents the minimum initial and subsequent investment amount for Creation Units. The Cash Amount represents the difference between the NAV of a Creation Unit and the market value of Deposit Instruments.

The Administrator, through the NSCC, makes available on each Business Day, immediately prior to the opening of business on the Exchange (currently 9:30 a.m. Eastern time), the list of the names and the required number of each Deposit Instrument to be included in the current Creation Deposit (based on information at the end of the previous Business Day) as well as the Cash Amount for each Fund. Such Creation Deposit is applicable, subject to any adjustments as described below, in order to effect creations of Creation Units of each Fund until such time as the next-announced Creation Deposit composition is made available.

The identity and number of securities of the Deposit Instruments required for the Creation Deposit for a Fund changes as rebalancing adjustments and corporate action events are reflected from time to time by the Adviser with a view to the investment objective of the applicable Fund. The composition of the Deposit Instruments may also change in response to adjustments to the weighting or composition of the securities constituting the Index. In addition, the Trust reserves the right to accept a basket of securities or cash that differs from Deposit Instruments or to permit or require the substitution of an amount of cash (i.e., a “cash in lieu” amount) to be added to the Cash Amount to replace any Deposit Instrument which may, among other reasons, not be available in sufficient quantity for delivery, not be permitted to be re-registered in the name of the Trust as a result of an in-kind creation order pursuant to local law or market convention or which may not be eligible for transfer through the Clearing Process (described below), or which may not be eligible for trading by a Participating Party (defined below). In light of the foregoing, in order to seek to replicate the in-kind creation order process, the Trust expects to purchase the Deposit Instruments represented by the cash in lieu amount in the secondary market (“Market Purchases”). In such cases where the Trust makes Market Purchases because a Deposit Instrument may not be permitted to be re-registered in the name of the Trust as a result of an in-kind creation order pursuant to local law or market convention, or for other reasons, the Authorized Participant will reimburse the Trust for, among other things, any difference between the market value at which the securities were purchased by the Trust and the cash in lieu amount (which amount, at the Adviser’s discretion, may be capped), applicable registration fees and taxes. Brokerage commissions incurred in connection with the Trust’s acquisition of Deposit Instruments will be at the expense of each Fund and will affect the value of all Shares of the Fund, but the Adviser may adjust the transaction fee to the extent the composition of the Deposit Instruments changes or cash in lieu is added to the Cash Amount to protect ongoing shareholders. The adjustments described above will reflect changes, known to the Adviser on the date of announcement to

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be in effect by the time of delivery of the Creation Deposit, in the composition of the Index or resulting from stock splits and other corporate actions.

In addition to the list of names and numbers of securities constituting the current Deposit Instruments of the Creation Deposit, the Administrator, through the NSCC, also makes available (i) on each Business Day, the Dividend Equivalent Payment, if any, and the estimated Cash Amount effective through and including the previous Business Day, per outstanding Shares of a Fund, and (ii) on a continuous basis throughout the day, the Indicative Per Share Portfolio Value.

Procedures for Creation of Creation Units

To be eligible to place orders with the Distributor to create Creation Units of a Fund, an entity or person either must be (1) a “Participating Party,” i.e., a broker dealer or other participant in the Clearing Process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the NSCC; or (2) a DTC Participant (see “Book Entry Only System”); and, in either case, must have executed an agreement with the Distributor and the Transfer Agent with respect to creations and redemptions of Creation Units (as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms) (“Participant Agreement”) (discussed below). A Participating Party and DTC Participant are collectively referred to as an “Authorized Participant.” All Creation Units of the Funds, however created, will be entered on the records of the Depository in the name of Cede & Co. for the account of a DTC Participant.

All orders to create Creation Units must be placed in multiples of 50,000 Shares (i.e., a Creation Unit). All orders to create Creation Units, whether through the Clearing Process or outside the Clearing Process, must be received by the Distributor no later than the closing time of the regular trading session on the Exchange (“Closing Time”) (ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the date such order is placed in order for creation of Creation Units to be effected based on the NAV of a Fund as determined on such date. A “Custom Order” may be placed by an Authorized Participant in the event that the Trust permits the substitution of an amount of cash to be added to the Cash Amount to replace any Deposit Instrument which may not be available in sufficient quantity for delivery or which may not be eligible for trading by such Authorized Participant or the investor for which it is acting, or other relevant reason. The Business Day on which a creation order (or order to redeem as discussed below) is placed is herein referred to as the “Transmittal Date.” Orders must be transmitted by telephone or other transmission method acceptable to the Distributor pursuant to procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement, as described below (see “—Placement of Creation Orders Using Clearing Process”). Severe economic or market disruptions or changes, or telephone or other communication failure, may impede the ability to reach the Distributor, a Participating Party or a DTC Participant.

Creation Units may be created in advance of the receipt by the Trust of all or a portion of the Creation Deposit. In such cases, the Participating Party will remain liable for the full deposit of the missing portion(s) of the Creation Deposit and will be required to post collateral with the Trust consisting of cash at least equal to a percentage of the marked to market value of such missing portion(s) that is specified in the Participant Agreement. The Trust may use such collateral to buy the missing portion(s) of the Creation Deposit at any time and will subject such Participating Party to liability for any shortfall between the cost to the Trust of purchasing such securities and the value of such collateral. The Trust will have no liability for any such shortfall. The Trust will return any unused portion of the collateral to the Participating Party once the entire Creation Deposit has been properly received by the Distributor and deposited into the Trust.

Orders to create Creation Units of a Fund shall be placed with an Authorized Participant in the form required by such Authorized Participant. Investors should be aware that their particular broker may not have executed a Participant Agreement, and that, therefore, orders to create Creation Units of a Fund may have to be placed by the investor’s broker through an Authorized Participant. At any given time there may be only a limited number of Authorized Participants. Those placing orders to create Creation Units of a Fund through the Clearing Process should afford sufficient time to permit proper submission of the order to the Distributor prior to the Closing Time on the Transmittal Date.

Orders for creation that are effected outside the Clearing Process are likely to require transmittal by the Authorized Participant earlier on the Transmittal Date than orders effected using the Clearing Process. Those persons placing orders outside the Clearing Process should ascertain the deadlines applicable to DTC and the Federal Reserve Bank wire system by contacting the operations department of the broker or depository institution effectuating such transfer of Deposit Instruments and Cash Amount.

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Placement of Creation Orders Using Clearing Process

Creation Deposits created through the Clearing Process, if available, must be delivered through an Authorized Participant.

The Participant Agreement authorizes the Distributor to transmit to NSCC on behalf of the Authorized Participant such trade instructions as are necessary to effect the Authorized Participant’s creation order. Pursuant to such trade instructions from the Distributor to NSCC, the Authorized Participant agrees to transfer the requisite Deposit Instruments (or contracts to purchase such Deposit Instruments that are expected to be delivered in a “regular way” manner by the third (3rd) Business Day) and the Cash Amount to the Trust, together with such additional information as may be required by the Distributor. An order to create Creation Units of a Fund through the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Distributor on the Transmittal Date if (i) such order is received by the Distributor not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed.

Placement of Creation Orders Outside Clearing Process—Domestic Funds

Creation Deposits created outside the Clearing Process must be delivered through a DTC Participant that has executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor and with the Trust. A DTC Participant who wishes to place an order creating Creation Units of a Fund to be effected outside the Clearing Process need not be a Participating Party, but such orders must state that the DTC Participant is not using the Clearing Process and that the creation of Creation Units will instead be effected through a transfer of securities and cash. The Creation Deposit transfer must be ordered by the DTC Participant in a timely fashion so as to ensure the delivery of the requisite number of Deposit Instruments through DTC to the account of the Trust by no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, of the next Business Day immediately following the Transmittal Date. All questions as to the number of Deposit Instruments to be delivered, and the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) for the deposit of any tendered securities, will be determined by the Trust, whose determination shall be final and binding. The cash equal to the Cash Amount must be transferred directly to the Distributor through the Federal Reserve wire system in a timely manner so as to be received by the Distributor no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, on the next Business Day immediately following the Transmittal Date. An order to create Creation Units of a Fund outside the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Distributor on the Transmittal Date if (i) such order is received by the Distributor not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date; and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed. However, if the Distributor does not receive both the requisite Deposit Instruments and the Cash Amount in a timely fashion on the next Business Day immediately following the Transmittal Date, such order will be cancelled. Upon written notice to the Distributor, such cancelled order may be resubmitted the following Business Day using a Creation Deposit as newly constituted to reflect the current NAV of the applicable Fund. The delivery of Creation Units so created will occur no later than the third (3rd) Business Day following the day on which the creation order is deemed received by the Distributor.

Additional transaction fees may be imposed with respect to transactions effected outside the Clearing Process (through a DTC participant) and in circumstances in which any cash can be used in lieu of Deposit Instruments to create Creation Units. (See “Creation Transaction Fee” section below.)

Placement of Creation Orders Outside Clearing Process—Foreign Funds

The Distributor will inform the Transfer Agent, the Adviser and the Custodian upon receipt of a Creation Order. The Custodian will then provide such information to the appropriate subcustodian. The Custodian will cause the subcustodian of such Fund to maintain an account into which the Deposit Instruments (or the cash value of all or part of such securities, in the case of a permitted or required cash purchase or “cash in lieu” amount) will be delivered. Deposit Instruments must be delivered to an account maintained at the applicable local custodian. The Trust must also receive, on or before the contractual settlement date, immediately available or same day funds estimated by the Custodian to be sufficient to pay the Cash Amount next determined after receipt in proper form of the purchase order, together with the creation transaction fee described below.

Once the Transfer Agent has accepted a creation order, the Transfer Agent will confirm the issuance of a Creation Unit of a Fund against receipt of payment, at such NAV as will have been calculated after receipt in proper form of such order. The Transfer Agent will then transmit a confirmation of acceptance of such order.

Creation Units will not be issued until the transfer of good title to the Trust of the Deposit Instruments and the payment of the Cash Amount have been completed. When the subcustodian has confirmed to the Custodian that the required Deposit Instruments (or the cash value thereof) have been delivered to the account of the relevant subcustodian,

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the Distributor and the Adviser will be notified of such delivery and the Transfer Agent will issue and cause the delivery of the Creation Units. (See “Creation Transaction Fee” section below.)

Acceptance of Creation Orders

The Trust reserves the absolute right to reject a creation order transmitted to it by the Distributor if, for any reason, (a) the order is not in proper form; (b) the Authorized Participant, upon obtaining the Shares, would own 80% or more of the currently outstanding Shares of a Fund; (c) the Deposit Instruments delivered are not as specified by the Administrator, as described above; (d) the acceptance of the Deposit Instruments would have certain adverse tax consequences to a Fund; (e) the acceptance of the Creation Deposit would, in the opinion of counsel, be unlawful; (f) the acceptance of the Creation Deposit would otherwise, in the discretion of the Trust or the Adviser, have an adverse effect on the Trust or the rights of beneficial owners; or (g) in the event that circumstances outside the control of the Trust, the Distributor and the Adviser make it for all practical purposes impossible to process creation orders. Examples of such circumstances include, without limitation, acts of God or public service or utility problems such as earthquakes, fires, floods, extreme weather conditions and power outages resulting in telephone, telecopy and computer failures; wars; civil or military disturbances, including acts of civil or military authority or governmental actions; terrorism; sabotage; epidemics; riots; labor disputes; market conditions or activities causing trading halts; systems failures involving computer or other information systems affecting the Trust, the Adviser, the Distributor, DTC, the NSCC or any other participant in the creation process, and similar extraordinary events. The Trust shall notify a prospective creator of its rejection of the order of such person. The Trust and the Distributor are under no duty, however, to give notification to Authorized Participants of any defects or irregularities in the delivery of Creation Deposits nor shall either of them incur any liability for the failure to give any such notification.

All questions as to the number of shares of each security in the Deposit Instruments and the validity, form, eligibility and acceptance for deposit of any securities to be delivered shall be determined by the Trust, and the Trust’s determination shall be final and binding.

Creation Transaction Fee

A fixed creation transaction fee of $500 payable to the Custodian is imposed on each creation transaction regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased in the transaction. In addition, a variable charge for cash creations or for creations outside the Clearing Process currently of up to four times the basic creation transaction fee will be imposed. In the case of cash creations or where the Trust permits or requires a creator to substitute cash in lieu of depositing a portion of the Deposit Instruments, the creator may be assessed an additional variable charge to compensate a Fund for the costs associated with purchasing the applicable securities. (See “Creation Deposit” section above.) As a result, in order to seek to replicate the in-kind creation order process, the Trust expects to purchase, in the secondary market or otherwise gain exposure to, the portfolio securities that could have been delivered as a result of an in-kind creation order pursuant to local law or market convention, or for other reasons (“Market Purchases”). In such cases where the Trust makes Market Purchases, the Authorized Participant will reimburse the Trust for, among other things, any difference between the market value at which the securities and/or financial instruments were purchased by the Trust and the cash in lieu amount (which amount, at the Adviser’s discretion, may be capped), applicable registration fees, brokerage commissions and certain taxes. The Adviser may adjust the transaction fee to the extent the composition of the creation securities changes or cash in lieu is added to the Cash Amount to protect ongoing shareholders. Creators of Creation Units are responsible for the costs of transferring the securities constituting the Deposit Instruments to the account of the Trust.

Redemption of Creation Units

Shares may be redeemed only in Creation Units at their NAV next determined after receipt of a redemption request in proper form by the Distributor, only on a Business Day and only through an Authorized Participant. The Trust will not redeem Shares in amounts less than Creation Units. Beneficial Owners also may sell Shares in the secondary market, but must accumulate enough Shares to constitute a Creation Unit in order to have such Shares redeemed by the Trust. There can be no assurance, however, that there will be sufficient liquidity in the public trading market at any time to permit assembly of a Creation Unit. Investors should expect to incur brokerage and other costs in connection with assembling a sufficient number of Shares to constitute a redeemable Creation Unit. See, with respect to each Fund, the section entitled “Summary Information—Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” for the applicable Fund and “Additional Information About the Funds’ Investment Strategies and Risks—Risks of Investing in the Funds” in the Prospectus.

The Administrator, through NSCC, makes available immediately prior to the opening of business on the Exchange (currently 9:30 a.m. Eastern time) on each day that the Exchange is open for business, the Redemption Instruments that will

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be applicable (subject to possible amendment or correction) to redemption requests received in proper form (as defined below) on that day. Unless cash redemptions are permitted or required for a Fund, the redemption proceeds for a Creation Unit generally consist of Redemption Instruments as announced by the Administrator on the Business Day of the request for redemption, plus cash in an amount equal to the difference between the NAV of the Shares being redeemed, as next determined after a receipt of a request in proper form, and the value of the Redemption Instruments, less the redemption transaction fee and variable fees described below. Should the Redemption Instruments have a value greater than the NAV of the Shares being redeemed, a compensating cash payment to the Trust equal to the differential plus the applicable redemption transaction fee will be required to be arranged for by or on behalf of the redeeming shareholder. Each Fund reserves the right to honor a redemption request by delivering a basket of securities or cash that differs from the Redemption Instruments. If, after receiving notice of the verification requirement, the Authorized Participant does not verify the accuracy of its representations that are deemed to have been made by submitting a request for redemption in accordance with this requirement, its redemption request will be considered not to have been received in proper form.

Redemption Transaction Fee

The basic redemption transaction fee of $500 is the same no matter how many Creation Units are being redeemed pursuant to any one redemption request. An additional charge up to four times the redemption transaction fee will be charged with respect to cash redemptions or redemptions outside of the Clearing Process. An additional variable charge for cash redemptions or partial cash redemptions (when cash redemptions are permitted or required for a Fund) may also be imposed to compensate the applicable Fund for the costs associated with selling the applicable securities. As a result, in order to seek to replicate the in-kind redemption order process, the Trust expects to sell, in the secondary market, the portfolio securities or settle any financial instruments that may not be permitted to be re-registered in the name of the Participating Party as a result of an in-kind redemption order pursuant to local law or market convention, or for other reasons (“Market Sales”). In such cases where the Trust makes Market Sales, the Authorized Participant will reimburse the Trust for, among other things, any difference between the market value at which the securities and/or financial instruments were sold or settled by the Trust and the cash in lieu amount (which amount, at the Adviser’s discretion, may be capped), applicable registration fees, brokerage commissions and certain taxes (“Transaction Costs”). The Adviser may adjust the transaction fee to the extent the composition of the redemption securities changes or cash in lieu is added to the Cash Amount to protect ongoing shareholders. In no event will fees charged by a Fund in connection with a redemption exceed 2% of the value of each Creation Unit. Investors who use the services of a broker or other such intermediary may be charged a fee for such services. To the extent a Fund cannot recoup the amount of Transaction Costs incurred in connection with a redemption from the redeeming shareholder because of the 2% cap or otherwise, those Transaction Costs will be borne by the Fund’s remaining shareholders and negatively affect the Fund’s performance.

Placement of Redemption Orders Using Clearing Process

Orders to redeem Creation Units of a Fund through the Clearing Process, if available, must be delivered through an Authorized Participant. An order to redeem Creation Units of a Fund using the Clearing Process is deemed received on the Transmittal Date if (i) such order is received by the Distributor not later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on such Transmittal Date; and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed; such order will be effected based on the NAV of the applicable Fund as next determined. An order to redeem Creation Units of a Fund using the Clearing Process made in proper form but received by the Fund after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, will be deemed received on the next Business Day immediately following the Transmittal Date. The requisite Redemption Instruments (or contracts to purchase such Redemption Instruments which are expected to be delivered in a “regular way” manner) and the applicable cash payment will be transferred by the third (3rd) Business Day following the date on which such request for redemption is deemed received.

Placement of Redemption Orders Outside Clearing Process

Orders to redeem Creation Units of a Fund outside the Clearing Process must be delivered through an Authorized Participant. An Authorized Participant who wishes to place an order for redemption of Creation Units of a Fund to be effected outside the Clearing Process need not be a Participating Party, but such orders must state that the DTC Participant is not using the Clearing Process and that redemption of Creation Units of the Fund will instead be effected through transfer of Creation Units of the Fund directly through DTC. An order to redeem Creation Units of a Fund outside the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Administrator on the Transmittal Date if (i) such order is received by the Administrator not later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on such Transmittal Date; (ii) such order is preceded or accompanied by the requisite number of Shares of Creation Units specified in such order, which delivery must be made through DTC to the

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Administrator no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, on such Transmittal Date (“DTC Cut-Off-Time”); and (iii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed.

After the Administrator has deemed an order for redemption outside the Clearing Process received, the Administrator will initiate procedures to transfer the requisite Redemption Instruments (or contracts to purchase such Redemption Instruments) which are expected to be delivered within three Business Days and the cash redemption payment to the redeeming Beneficial Owner by the third Business Day following the Transmittal Date on which such redemption order is deemed received by the Administrator. An additional variable redemption transaction fee of up to four times the basic transaction fee is applicable to redemptions outside the Clearing Process.

Deliveries of redemption proceeds generally will be made within three business days. The right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed (1) for any period during which the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings); (2) for any period during which trading on the NYSE is suspended or restricted; (3) for any period during which an emergency exists as a result of which disposal of the Shares of a Fund or determination of its NAV is not reasonably practicable; or (4) in such other circumstance as is permitted by the SEC.

For every occurrence of one or more intervening holidays in the applicable foreign market that are not holidays observed in the U.S. equity market, the redemption settlement cycle will be extended by the number of such intervening holidays. In addition to holidays, other unforeseeable closings in a foreign market due to emergencies may also prevent the Trust from delivering securities within normal settlement period.

The securities delivery cycles currently practicable for transferring portfolio securities to redeeming investors, coupled with foreign market holiday schedules, will require, in certain circumstances, a delivery process longer than seven calendar days for a Fund. The holidays applicable to the Funds during such periods are listed below, as are instances where more than seven days will be needed to deliver redemption proceeds. Although certain holidays may occur on different dates in subsequent years, the number of days required to deliver redemption proceeds in any given year is not expected to exceed the maximum number of days listed below for the Funds. The proclamation of new holidays, the treatment by market participants of certain days as “informal holidays” (e.g., days on which no or limited securities transactions occur, as a result of substantially shortened trading hours), the elimination of existing holidays, or changes in local securities delivery practices, could affect the information set forth herein at some time in the future.

The dates in calendar year 2015 in which the regular holidays affecting the relevant securities markets of the below listed countries are as follows:

GERMANY      
January 1 April 6 October 25 December 26
March 29 May 1 November 1  
April 3 October 3 December 25  
       

UNITED KINGDOM

January 1

April 3 May 25 December 25
January 2 April 6 August 3 December 28
January 6 May 4 August 31  

 

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DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled “Shareholder Information—Determination of NAV.”

The NAV per Share for each Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of the Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities) by the total number of Shares outstanding. Expenses and fees, including the management fee, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV of each Fund is determined each business day as of the close of trading (ordinarily 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE. Any assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted into U.S. dollars at the current market rates on the date of valuation as quoted by one or more sources.

The values of each Fund’s portfolio securities, including portfolio securities that are exchange-traded funds such as the Recon Capital DAX Germany ETF and Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF, are based on the securities’ closing prices on their local principal markets, where available. In the absence of a last reported sales price, or if no sales were reported, and for other assets for which market quotes are not readily available, values may be based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or by an outside independent pricing service. Prices obtained by an outside independent pricing service use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data related to investments or securities with similar characteristics and may use a computerized grid matrix of securities and its evaluations in determining what it believes is the fair value of the portfolio securities. If a market quotation for a security is not readily available or the Adviser believes it does not otherwise accurately reflect the market value of the security at the time a Fund calculates its NAV, the security will be fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Each Fund may also use fair value pricing in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to, situations where the value of a security in a Fund’s portfolio has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the market on which the security is principally traded (such as a corporate action or other news that may materially affect the price of a security) or trading in a security has been suspended or halted. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of the security. In addition, fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a Fund’s NAV and the prices used by the Fund’s respective Index. This may adversely affect a Fund’s ability to track its respective Index. With respect to securities that are traded in foreign markets, the value of a Fund’s portfolio securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or sell your Shares.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled “Shareholder Information—Distributions.”

General Policies

Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually by each Fund. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, generally are declared and paid once a year, but the Trust may make distributions on a more frequent basis for each Fund to improve its Index tracking or to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code, in all events in a manner consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act. In addition, the Trust may distribute at least annually amounts representing the full dividend yield on the underlying portfolio securities of the Funds, net of expenses of the Funds, as if each Fund owned such underlying portfolio securities for the entire dividend period in which case some portion of each distribution may result in a return of capital for tax purposes for certain shareholders.

Dividends and other distributions on Shares are distributed, as described below, on a pro rata basis to Beneficial Owners of such Shares. Dividend payments are made through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners then of record with proceeds received from the Trust. The Trust makes additional distributions to the minimum extent necessary (i) to distribute the entire annual taxable income of the Trust, plus any net capital gains and (ii) to avoid imposition of the excise tax imposed by Section 4982 of the Code. Management of the Trust reserves the right to declare special dividends if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve the status of each Fund as a “regulated investment company” (“RIC”) or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT SERVICE

No reinvestment service is provided by the Trust. Broker-dealers may make available the DTC book-entry Dividend Reinvestment Service for use by Beneficial Owners of the Funds through DTC Participants for reinvestment of their dividend distributions. If this service is used, dividend distributions of both income and realized gains will be

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automatically reinvested in additional whole Shares of the Funds. Beneficial Owners should contact their broker to determine the availability and costs of the service and the details of participation therein. Brokers may require Beneficial Owners to adhere to specific procedures and timetables.

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

As of the date of this SAI, there are no shareholders who own, of record or beneficially, 5% or more of the outstanding equity securities of each Fund. 

TAXES

The following information also supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled “Shareholder Information—Tax Information.” The following summary of certain relevant tax provisions is subject to change, and does not constitute legal or tax advice. This summary does not address special tax rules applicable to certain classes of investors, such as tax exempt entities, insurance companies and financial institutions. Each prospective shareholder is urged to consult his or her own tax adviser with respect to the specific federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of investing in a Fund.

Each Fund intends to qualify for and to elect treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, each Fund will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of its net investment income and capital gains that it distributes to its shareholders. To qualify for treatment as a RIC, a company must annually distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (which includes dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains) and meet several other requirements relating to the nature of its income and the diversification of its assets, among others. If a Fund fails to qualify for any taxable year as a RIC, all of its taxable income will be subject to tax at regular corporate income tax rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and such distributions generally will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary dividends to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits.

Each Fund will be subject to a 4% excise tax on certain undistributed income if it does not distribute to its shareholders in each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of 98% of its ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, 98.2% of its capital gain net income for the twelve months ended October 31 of such year and 100% of any undistributed amounts from the prior years. Each Fund intends to declare and distribute dividends and distributions in the amounts and at the times necessary to avoid the application of this 4% excise tax.

As a result of U.S. federal income tax requirements, the Trust on behalf of the Funds, has the right to reject an order for a creation of Shares if the creator (or group of creators) would, upon obtaining the Shares so ordered, own 80% or more of the outstanding Shares of a Fund and if, pursuant to Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund would have a basis in the Deposit Instruments different from the market value of such securities on the date of deposit. The Trust also has the right to require information necessary to determine beneficial share ownership for purposes of the 80% determination. See “Creation and Redemption of Creation Units—Procedures for Creation of Creation Units.”

Dividends, interest and gains received by a Fund from a non-U.S. investment may give rise to withholding and other taxes imposed by foreign countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If more than 50% of a Fund’s total assets at the end of its taxable year consist of foreign stock or securities, the Fund may elect to “pass through” to its investors certain foreign income taxes paid by the Fund, with the result that each investor will (i) include in gross income, as an additional dividend, even though not actually received, the investor’s pro rata share of the Fund’s foreign income taxes, and (ii) either deduct (in calculating U.S. taxable income) or claim a credit (in calculating U.S. federal income), subject to certain holding period and other limitations, the investor’s pro rata share of the Fund’s foreign income taxes. If this election is made, a shareholder generally subject to tax will be required to include in gross income (in addition to taxable dividends actually received) its pro rata share of the foreign taxes paid by a Fund, and may be entitled either to deduct (as an itemized deduction) his or her pro rata share of foreign taxes in computing his taxable income or to use it (subject to limitations) as a foreign tax credit against his or her U.S. federal income tax liability. No deduction for foreign taxes may be claimed by a shareholder who does not itemize deductions. Each shareholder will be notified after the close of the Fund’s taxable year whether the foreign taxes paid by the Fund will “pass-through” for that year. Various other limitations, including a minimum holding period requirement, apply to limit the credit and/or deduction for foreign taxes for purposes of regular federal tax and/or alternative minimum tax.

Each Fund will report to shareholders annually the amounts of dividends received from ordinary income, the amount of distributions received from capital gains and the portion of dividends, if any, which may qualify for the

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dividends received deduction. Certain ordinary dividends paid to non-corporate shareholders may qualify for taxation at a lower tax rate applicable to long-term capital gains provided holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and Fund levels.

In general, a sale of Shares results in capital gain or loss, and for individual shareholders, is taxable at a federal rate dependent upon the length of time the Shares were held. A redemption of a shareholder’s Fund Shares is normally treated as a sale for tax purposes. Fund Shares held for a period of one year or less at the time of such sale or redemption will, for tax purposes, generally result in short-term capital gains or losses, and those held for more than one year will generally result in long-term capital gains or losses. The maximum tax rate on long term capital gains available to non-corporate shareholders generally is 15% or 20%, depending on whether the shareholder’s income exceeds certain threshold amounts.

An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund Shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

Special tax rules may change the normal treatment of gains and losses recognized by a Fund if the Fund makes certain investments such as investments in structured notes, swaps, options, futures transactions, and non-U.S. corporations classified as “passive foreign investment companies,” or “PFICs.” Those special tax rules can, among other things, affect the treatment of capital gain or loss as long-term or short-term and may result in ordinary income or loss rather than capital gain or loss and may accelerate when a Fund has to take these items into account for tax purposes. These rules could therefore affect the character, amount and timing of distributions to shareholders. These provisions also may require a Fund to mark to market certain types of positions in its portfolio (i.e., treat them as if they were closed out) which may cause the Fund to recognize income without receiving cash with which to make distributions in amounts necessary to satisfy the RIC distribution requirements for avoiding income and excise taxes. Each Fund intends to monitor its transactions, make appropriate tax elections and appropriate entries in its books and records in order to mitigate the effect of these rules and preserve its qualification for treatment as a RIC.

In particular, a Fund’s investments in options, futures, and other similar financial instruments may be subject to numerous special and complex tax rules. These rules could affect whether gains and losses recognized by a Fund are treated as ordinary income and loss or capital gain and loss or whether capital gains and losses are long-term or short-term in nature, accelerate the recognition of income to the Fund and/or defer the Fund’s ability to recognize losses. In turn, those rules may affect the amount, timing or character of the income distributed by a Fund.

Equity investments in PFICs are subject to special tax rules which may result in adverse tax consequences to a Fund and its shareholders. In general, a foreign company is classified as a PFIC if at least 50% of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income. In general under the PFIC rules, an “excess distribution” received with respect to PFIC stock is treated as having been realized ratably over the period during which a Fund held the PFIC stock. A Fund itself will be subject to tax on the portion, if any, of the excess distribution that is allocated to the Fund’s holding period in prior taxable years (and an interest factor will be added to the tax, as if the tax had actually been payable in such prior taxable years) even though the Fund distributes the corresponding income to shareholders. Excess distributions include any gain from the sale of PFIC stock as well as certain distributions from a PFIC. All excess distributions are taxable as ordinary income.

To the extent a Fund invests in PFICs, it generally intends to elect to “mark to market” these investments at the end of each taxable year. By making this election, a Fund will recognize as ordinary income any increase in the value of such shares as of the close of the taxable year over their adjusted basis and as ordinary loss any decrease in such investment (but only to the extent of prior income from such investment under the mark to market rules). Gains realized with respect to a disposition of a PFIC that a Fund has elected to mark to market will be ordinary income. By making the mark to market election, a Fund may recognize income in excess of the distributions that it receives from its investments. Accordingly, a Fund may need to borrow money or dispose of some of its investments in order to meet its distribution requirements. If a Fund does not make the mark to market election with respect to an investment in a PFIC, the Fund could become subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to certain distributions from, and gain on the dispositions of, the PFIC which cannot be avoided by distributing such amounts to the Fund’s shareholders.

Under Section 988 of the Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates between the time a Fund accrues income or receivables or expenses or other liabilities denominated in a non-U.S. currency and the time the

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Fund actually collects such income or pays such liabilities are generally treated as ordinary income or ordinary loss. In general, gains (and losses) realized on debt instruments will be treated as Section 988 gain (or loss) to the extent attributable to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies in which the instruments are denominated. Similarly, gain or losses on non-U.S. currency, as well as forward contracts and certain options, futures, and similar financial instruments denominated in non-U.S currency, to the extent attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates between the acquisition and disposition dates, are also treated as ordinary income or loss unless a Fund was to elect otherwise.

Gain or loss on the sale or redemption of Fund Shares is measured by the difference between the amount of cash received (or the fair market value of any property received) and the adjusted tax basis of the Shares. Shareholders should keep records of investments made (including Shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and distributions) so they can compute the tax basis of their Fund Shares. Legislation passed by Congress requires reporting of adjusted cost basis information for covered securities, which generally include shares of a regulated investment company acquired after January 1, 2012, to the Internal Revenue Service and to taxpayers. Shareholders should contact their financial intermediaries with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for their accounts

A loss realized on a sale or exchange of Shares of a Fund may be disallowed if other Fund Shares or substantially identical shares are acquired (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a sixty-one (61) day period beginning thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the date that the Shares are disposed of. In such a case, the basis of the Shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. Any loss upon the sale or exchange of Shares held for six (6) months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends received by the shareholders. Distribution of ordinary income and capital gains may also be subject to foreign, state and local taxes.

A Fund may make investments in which it recognizes income or gain prior to receiving cash with respect to such investment. For example, under certain tax rules, a Fund may be required to accrue a portion of any discount at which certain securities are purchased as income each year even though the Fund receives no payments in cash on the security during the year. To the extent that a Fund makes such investments, it generally would be required to pay out such income or gain as a distribution in each year to avoid taxation at the Fund level.

Distributions reinvested in additional Fund Shares through the means of a dividend reinvestment service will nevertheless be taxable dividends to Beneficial Owners acquiring such additional Shares to the same extent as if such dividends had been received in cash.

Distributions of ordinary income paid to shareholders who are nonresident aliens or foreign entities will generally be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax unless a reduced rate of withholding or a withholding exemption is provided under applicable treaty law. Non-U.S. shareholders may also be subject to U.S. estate tax with respect to their Fund shares. Prospective investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding such withholding.

Effective July 1, 2014, withholding of U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) is required with respect to payments of dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) certain capital gain dividends made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the applicable withholding agent to determine whether withholding is required.

Some shareholders may be subject to a withholding tax on distributions of ordinary income, capital gains and any cash received on redemption of Creation Units (“backup withholding”). The backup withholding rate for individuals is currently 28%. Generally, shareholders subject to backup withholding will be those for whom no certified taxpayer identification number is on file with a Fund or who, to the Fund’s knowledge, have furnished an incorrect number. When establishing an account, an investor must certify under penalty of perjury that such number is correct and that such investor is not otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld will be allowed as a credit against shareholders’ U.S. federal income tax liabilities, and may entitle them to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

Non-U.S. shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in a Fund, including the possible applicability of the U.S. estate tax.

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The foregoing discussion is a summary only and is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. Purchasers of Shares of the Trust should consult their own tax advisers as to the tax consequences of investing in such Shares, including under state, local and other tax laws. Finally, the foregoing discussion is based on applicable provisions of the Code, regulations, judicial authority and administrative interpretations in effect on the date hereof. Changes in applicable authority could materially affect the conclusions discussed above, and such changes often occur.

Reportable Transactions

Under promulgated Treasury regulations, if a shareholder recognizes a loss on disposition of the Fund’s Shares of $2 million or more in any one taxable year (or $4 million or more over a period of six taxable years) for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more in any taxable year (or $20 million or more over a period of six taxable years) for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a RIC that engaged in a reportable transaction are not excepted. Future guidance may extend the current exception from this reporting requirement to shareholders of most or all RICs. In addition, significant penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with the reporting requirements. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer’s treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

CAPITAL STOCK AND SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

The Trust currently is comprised of three investment funds. The Trust issues Shares of beneficial interest with no par value. The Board may designate additional funds of the Trust.

Each Share issued by the Trust has a pro rata interest in the assets of the corresponding Fund. Shares have no pre-emptive, exchange, subscription or conversion rights and are freely transferable. Each Share is entitled to participate equally in dividends and distributions declared by the Board with respect to the relevant Fund, and in the net distributable assets of such Fund on liquidation.

Each Share has one vote with respect to matters upon which a shareholder vote is required consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and each fractional Share has a proportional fractional vote. Shares of all funds vote together as a single class except that if the matter being voted on affects only a particular fund it will be voted on only by that fund, and if a matter affects a particular fund differently from other funds, that fund will vote separately on such matter. Under Delaware law, the Trust is not required to hold an annual meeting of shareholders unless required to do so under the 1940 Act. The policy of the Trust is not to hold an annual meeting of shareholders unless required to do so under the 1940 Act. All Shares of the Trust have noncumulative voting rights for the election of Trustees. Under Delaware law, Trustees of the Trust may be removed by vote of the shareholders.

Under Delaware law, shareholders of a statutory trust may have similar limitations on liability as shareholders of a corporation.

The Trust will issue through DTC Participants to its shareholders semi-annual reports containing unaudited financial statements and annual reports containing financial statements audited by an independent auditor approved by the Trust’s Trustees and by the shareholders when meetings are held and such other information as may be required by applicable laws, rules and regulations. Beneficial Owners also receive annually notification as to the tax status of the Trust’s distributions.

Shareholder inquiries may be made by writing to the Trust, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286.

COUNSEL AND INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

_________, is counsel to the Trust, including the Funds and the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act.

_______________ is the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm and audits each Fund’s financial statements and performs other related audit services.

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Financial Statements

No financial statements are available for the Funds because they have not commenced operations as of the date of the Prospectus.

LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLAIMERS

The Adviser has entered into a license agreement with each Index Provider to use the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index and the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index. Each Fund is permitted to use its respective Index pursuant to a sublicense agreement with the Adviser.

The DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index is neither sponsored nor promoted, distributed or in any other manner supported by Deutsche Börse AG (the “Licensor”). The Licensor does not give any explicit or implicit warranty or representation, neither regarding the results deriving from the use of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index and/or the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index Trademark nor regarding the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index value at a certain point in time or on a certain date nor in any other respect. The DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index is calculated and published by the Licensor. Nevertheless, as far as admissible under statutory law the Licensor will not be liable vis-à-vis third parties for potential errors in the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index. Moreover, there is no obligation for the Licensor vis-à-vis third parties, including investors, to point out potential errors in the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index.

Neither the publication of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index by the Licensor nor the granting of a license regarding the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index as well as the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index Trademark for the utilization in connection with the financial instrument or other securities or financial products, which derived from the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index, represents a recommendation by the Licensor for a capital investment or contains in any manner a warranty or opinion by the Licensor with respect to the attractiveness on an investment in this product.

In its capacity as sole owner of all rights to the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index and the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index Trademark, the Licensor has solely licensed to the issuer of the financial instrument the utilization of the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index and the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index Trademark as well as any reference to the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index and the DAX Total Return Daily Hedged USD Index Trademark in connection with the financial instrument.

The Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF is not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by FTSE or the London Stock Exchange Group companies (“LSEG”) (together the “Licensor Parties”) and none of the Licensor Parties make any claim, prediction, warranty or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to (i) the results to be obtained from the use of the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index (upon which the Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF is based), (ii) the figure at which the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index is said to stand at any particular time on any particular day or otherwise, or (iii) the suitability of the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index for the purpose to which it is being put in connection with the Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF. None of the Licensor Parties have provided or will provide any financial or investment advice or recommendation in relation to the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index to the Adviser or to its clients. The FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index is calculated by FTSE or its agent. None of the Licensor Parties shall be (a) liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) to any person for any error in the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index or (b) under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein.

All rights in the FTSE 100 USD Hedged 100% to USD Index vest in FTSE. “FTSE®” is a trade mark of LSEG and is used by FTSE under license.

 

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APPENDIX A
RECON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC PROXY VOTING POLICIES

18.2          Proxy Voting — Fund Portfolio Management

Recon Capital Advisors, LLC (“Recon”) manages the affairs of the Fund. As part of its fiduciary obligations to the shareholders of the Fund, the firm exercises its voting rights in the companies in which it invests.

The overriding objective of the firm’s proxy voting activities is to enhance shareholder value on a long-term basis. As a result, our proxy voting guidelines have been developed in a manner which the firm believes is consistent with this goal. However, it is important to note that this document contains guidelines only, and not rigid, inflexible, voting directives. We will evaluate each voting matter on a case-by-case basis and may vote in a manner contrary to the guidelines if we feel that this would ultimately enhance long-term shareholder value.

18.2.1 Guidelines Pertaining to Routine Matters

Recon will generally cause the Fund to vote in favor of management proposals on routine matters such as the election of directors, appointment of auditors, indemnification of directors, and receipt and approval of financial statements, provided it is in line with the other guidelines set forth in the Proxy Voting Guidelines.

18.2.2 Guidelines Pertaining to Non-Routine Matters

With respect to non-routine matters, such as take-over defense measures and changes in capital structure, Recon will examine proxies and recommendations for special proposals to assess the impact on the value of the securities, generally voting in favor of proposals that would enhance the investment value of the relevant security in the long term and against proposals that increase the risk level and reduce the investment value of the relevant security in the long term. Other issues, including those business issues specific to the issuer or those raised by shareholders of the issuer, are addressed on a case-by-case basis with a focus on the potential impact of the vote on shareholder value.

18.2.3 Guidelines Pertaining to the Board of Directors

Ideally, the Board of Directors will comprise a majority of unrelated experienced directors, where an unrelated director is independent of management and is free from any relationship or interest that conflicts with the director’s ability to act in the best interests of shareholders. A Board of Directors should be large enough to allow for sufficient coverage of responsibilities, but should not be so large that meetings and discussions become cumbersome. All boards shall have an audit committee headed and staffed by outside directors. We are generally opposed to cumulative voting proposals, but acknowledge that it may be a useful tool if a board is unresponsive to shareholders. A staggered board is one in which some directors are elected to terms greater than one year. Our preference is for all directors to stand for election on an annual basis. While attendance is only one factor in evaluating a director’s effectiveness, we view absences without extenuating circumstances negatively. We believe that directors should be provided insurance against liability claims, so long as their actions were taken honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company. We will generally support the auditor recommended by the audit committee, but will review proposed changes in auditors on a case-by-case basis.

18.2.4 Guidelines Pertaining to Executive and Director Compensation

We consider individuals within a management team as integral to the execution of the company’s strategy. As a result, attracting and retaining qualified individuals through competitive compensation is necessary. Competitive compensation is considered in the context of what other leading companies in the same industries are paying to attract and retain their managers. Compensation should be tied to measurable performance and motivate managers to reach longer-term targets, rather than used as a reward for past performance. Furthermore, compensation should be tied to shareholder value so that the interests of both shareholders and managers are aligned.

We are not opposed to stock options as a form of compensation, but we are critical of compensation packages that have excessive granting of options; that cause substantial dilution of the existing shareholders; that have no, or very short, vesting periods; and/or that have options priced below the current market price. We will not support the re-pricing or extension of previously issued options held by senior management. We prefer to see stock options

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distributed to key contributors to corporate prosperity, but generally do not support plans that are excessively concentrated in the hands of a single individual. We support companies that encourage their executives to buy and hold a meaningful number of shares in the company so that they have the same financial interest as other shareholders. Compensation measures such as “golden parachutes” and corporate loans to individual managers are often justified by companies as ways of attracting and retaining quality managers; however, these compensation items are often abused, and we are opposed to compensation measures that are excessive and outside of competitive industry practices.

With respect to director compensation, appropriate board members provide valuable experience and strategic support to the company, and competitive compensation is necessary to attract and retain these individuals. Compensation should be aligned with the interests of shareholders and managers. We support companies that encourage their board members to buy and hold a meaningful number of shares in the company so that they have the same financial interest as other shareholders.

18.2.5 Guidelines Pertaining to Takeover Protection

Takeover protection measures are created to guard against takeover bids that do not represent a fair value for the company’s assets. The main purpose of a shareholder rights plan is to ensure equal treatment for all shareholders and to provide the board sufficient time to consider alternatives. We generally will not support plans that are anti-takeover in nature and serve to entrench the power of incumbent management and boards. However, we will generally support takeover protection measures that protect the rights and interests of all shareholders and seek to maximize shareholder value.

18.2.6 Guidelines Pertaining to Shareholder Rights

A multiple-voting class structure refers to unequal voting rights between classes of shares. This potentially allows minority shareholders with multiple voting rights to impose their interests over those of all other shareholders. Therefore, we generally will not support the creation or extension of multiple-voting structures. We will support the replacement of multiple-voting structure with one vote per share, given the cost of such change is modest and is in the best interest of non-controlling shareholders.

While supermajority requirements are appropriate in some circumstances, it can be subject to abuse and act as an anti-takeover mechanism. While a two-thirds supermajority (66.7%) is most common and is considered reasonable, we will review supermajority proposals requiring more than a two-thirds majority on a case-by-case basis.

We acknowledge that the Board may need the flexibility to issue shares to meet changing financial conditions, such as stock splits, restructurings, acquisitions, stock option plans, or takeover defenses. We will review proposals on a case-by-case basis to determine if the amount requested is necessary for sound business reasons.

“Blank cheque” preferred shares usually carry a preference in dividends, rank ahead of common shares upon liquidation, and give the board broad discretion (a “blank cheque”) to establish voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights in respect to these shares. Once those shares have been authorized, shareholders have no further power to determine how or when they will be allocated. Due to the potential for abuse, we generally will not support the authorization of, or an increase in, “blank cheque” preferred shares.

Linked proposals are resolutions that link two issues together. They may be used to pass proposals that would not be approved if they were proposed individually. We generally will not support linked proposals except in the case where each individual issue contained in the proposal is in the best interests of shareholders. Each issue within a linked proposal will be considered as being mutually exclusive of each other.

Shareholders should have the right to bring relevant proposals to the annual general meeting. These proposals should be included on the proxy ballot for consideration by all shareholders. Certain shareholder proposals put unreasonable constraints on management and the Board, which may hinder the company’s ability to create long-term shareholder value. We will review shareholder proposals on a case-by-case basis.

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18.2.7 Voting Procedures

The firm is responsible for directing how proxies relating to any securities of the Fund are to be voted. The firm is required to follow the guidelines set forth in this Proxy Voting Guideline. The Board of Directors of the firm oversees the proxy voting process and reviews proxy voting results, policies, and procedures on an annual basis to ensure that securities held by the Fund are voted in accordance with the Policies.

18.2.8 Conflicts of Interest

Recon may have a conflict of interest in voting a particular proxy. A conflict of interest could arise, for example, as a result of a business relationship with a company, or a direct or indirect business interest in the matter being voted upon, or as a result of a personal relationship with corporate directors or candidates for directorships. Whether a relationship creates a material conflict of interest will depend upon the facts and circumstances.

Recon will use its best efforts to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. When the firm becomes aware of any vote that presents a conflict, the conflict will be reported to the CCO and proxies will be voted in a manner consistent with the best interests of the firm’s clients and shareholders of the Recon Capital Put Write Income ETF (“Trust”), without regard to any other business relationship that may exist. In cases where a conflict of interest arises between the interests of shareholders of the Trust and those of Recon or any affiliate or associate of the Trust, Recon will always vote in accordance with the best interests of the Trust.

Recon may determine that there is a conflict of interest as a result of:

  · Significant business relationships. Recon will consider whether the matter involves an issuer or proponent with which the firm has a significant business relationship. Recon has significant business relationships with certain entities, such as other investment advisory firms, vendors, clients, and broker-dealers. For this purpose, a “significant business relationship” is one that is reasonably likely to create an incentive for the adviser to vote in favor of management.

 

  · Significant personal or family relationships. Recon will consider whether the matter involves an issuer, proponent, or individual with which an employee of the firm has a significant personal or family relationship. For this purpose, a “significant personal or family relationship” is one that would be reasonably likely to influence how the adviser votes the proxy.

In the event the CCO determines that the firm has a conflict of interest with respect to a proxy proposal, the CCO shall also determine whether the conflict is material to that proposal. The CCO may determine on a case-by-case basis that a particular proposal does not involve a material conflict of interest. If the CCO determines that a conflict is not material, then the firm may vote the proxy in a manner consistent with the best interests of the firm’s clients and shareholders of the Trust.

In the event the CCO determines that the firm has a material conflict of interest with respect to a proxy proposal, the firm will vote on the proposal in accordance with the determination of the CCO. Alternatively, prior to voting on the proposal, the firm may:

  · Contact an independent third party to recommend how to vote on the proposal and vote in accordance with the recommendation of such third party (or have the third party vote such proxy).

 

  · With respect to clients that are not subject to ERISA, fully disclose the nature of the conflict to the client in the case of the Trust, the Trust’s CCO, and obtain the consent of the client or the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board”) as to how Recon will vote on the proposal

 

  · Otherwise obtain instructions from the client or the board as to how the proxy should be voted.

Recon may not address a material conflict of interest by abstaining from voting unless the CCO, the third party, the client, or the Trust’s CCO or Board, as appropriate, has determined that abstaining from voting on the proposal is in the client’s or the Trust’s best interests or that the potential costs involved with voting the proxy outweigh the potential benefits to a client, the Fund, or its shareholders.

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The CCO shall document the manner in which proxies involving a material conflict of interest have been voted as well as the basis for any determination that the adviser does not have a material conflict of interest with respect to a particular matter.

18.2.9 Books and Records Relating to Proxies

In connection with voting proxies and this Proxy Voting Policy, the firm shall maintain (in hardcopy or electronic form) such books and records as may be required by applicable law, rules, or regulations, including:

  · The firm’s policies and procedures relating to voting proxies

 

  · A copy of each proxy statement that the firm receives regarding clients’ securities, provided that the firm may rely on:

 

  · A third party to make and retain, on the firm’s behalf, pursuant to a written undertaking, a copy of proxy statements or by obtaining a copy of proxy statements from the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system;

 

  · A record of each vote cast by the firm on behalf of clients, provided that the firm may rely on a third party to make and retain, on the firm’s behalf, pursuant to a written undertaking, records of votes cast;

 

  · Copies of any documents created by the firm that were material to making a decision on how to vote proxies on behalf of a client or that memorialize the basis for that decision; and

 

  · A record of each written client request for proxy voting information and a copy of any written response by the firm to any written or oral client request for information on how the firm voted proxies on behalf of the requesting client.

Such books and records shall be maintained and preserved in an easily accessible place for a period of not less than five years from the end of the fiscal year during which the last entry was made on such record, the first two years in an easily accessible location at an appropriate office of the firm.

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PART C: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 28. Exhibits

(a) (1)(A) Certificate of Trust of the Registrant dated May 17, 20121
  (1)(B) Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust of the Registrant dated August 29, 20132
  (1)(C) Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust of the Registrant dated [______], 20155
  (2)(A) Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Registrant2
  (2)(B) Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Registrant dated August 29, 20132
(b) (1) By-Laws of the Registrant2
  (2) Amendment No. 1 to the By-Laws of the Registrant dated August 29, 20132
(c) Not applicable.
(d) (1) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Recon Capital Advisors, LLC with respect to the Recon Capital NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF3
  (2) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Recon Capital Advisors, LLC with respect to the Recon Capital DAX Germany ETF and Recon Capital FTSE 100 ETF4
  (3) Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Recon Capital Advisors, LLC with respect to the Recon Capital Currency Hedged DAX Germany ETF and Recon Capital Currency Hedged FTSE 100 United Kingdom ETF5
(e) (1) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC 5
  (2) Form of Authorized Participant Agreement between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and Participant5
(f) Not applicable.
(g) (1) Form of Custody Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon2
  (2) Form of Amendment to Custody Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon4
(h) (1) Supervision Agreement between Registrant and Recon Capital Advisors, LLC5
  (2) Form of Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon2
  (3) Form of Amendment to Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon4
  (4) Form of Transfer Agency Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon2
  (5) Form of Amendment to Transfer Agency Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon4
  (6) Form of Sublicense Agreement between Registrant and Recon Capital Advisors, LLC 3
(i) Opinion and Consent of Counsel 5
(j) Consent Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 5
(k) Not applicable.
(l) Not applicable.
 
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(m) Distribution and Service Plan2
(n) Not applicable.
(o) Not applicable.
(p) (1) Code of Ethics of the Registrant2
  (2) Code of Ethics of Recon Capital Advisors, LLC4
  (3) Code of Ethics of Foreside Fund Services, LLC5
     

Other Exhibits: Powers of Attorney4

  1 Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit of the Registrant’s Registration Statement, SEC File No. 333-183155, filed August 8, 2012.
  2 Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement, SEC File No. 333-183155, filed September 4, 2013.
  3 Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement, SEC File No. 333-183155, filed November 19, 2013.
  4 Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement, SEC File No. 333-183155, filed August 27, 2014.
  5 To be filed by amendment.

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Fund

Not applicable.

Item 30. Indemnification

Pursuant to Section 9.5 of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration”), every person who is, or has been, a Trustee, officer, or employee of the Trust, including persons who serve at the request of the Trust as directors, trustees, officers, employees or agents of another organization in which the Trust has an interest as a shareholder, creditor or otherwise (“Covered Person”), shall be indemnified by the Trust to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been such a Trustee, director, officer, employee or agent and against amounts paid or incurred by him in settlement thereof.

No indemnification shall be provided under the Declaration to a Covered Person to the extent such indemnification is prohibited by applicable federal law.

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser

See “Management” in the Statement of Additional Information. Information as to the directors and officers of the Adviser is included in its Form ADV filed with the SEC and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

Item 32. Principal Underwriters

(a)Not applicable.
(b)The following are the Officers and Manager of the Distributor, the Registrant’s underwriter. The Distributor’s main business address is Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101.

 

Name   Address  

Position with

Underwriter

  Position with
Registrant
Mark A. Fairbanks  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  President   None
    Portland, ME 04101        
       
Richard J. Berthy  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  Vice President, Treasurer and Manager   None
    Portland, ME 04101        
       
Jennifer E. Hoopes  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  Secretary   None
    Portland, ME 04101        
       
Nanette K. Chern  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer   None
    Portland, ME 04101        
       
Lisa S. Clifford  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  Vice President and Managing Director of Compliance   None
    Portland, ME 04101        
             
Nishant Bhatnagar  

Three Canal Plaza,

Suite 100,

  Assistant Secretary   None
    Portland, ME 04101        

 

(c)Not applicable.

 

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Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records

The books, accounts and other documents required by Section 31(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder are maintained in the physical possession of The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286. Foreside Fund Services, LLC maintains all records relating to its services as Distributor of the Registrant at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101.

Item 34. Management Services

Not applicable.

Item 35. Undertakings

Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of New York and State of New York, on the 9th day of July, 2015.

  Recon Capital Series Trust
  By: /s/ Garrett Paolella
     
  Name:   Garrett Paolella
  Title: Trustee, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on July 9, 2015.

Signature   Title
     
/s/ Garrett Paolella    
Garrett Paolella   Trustee, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
     
/s/ Richard Keary    
Richard Keary   Trustee
     
/s/ Robinson Jacobs    
Robinson Jacobs   Trustee
      
 /s/ Mark Buckley-Jones    
Mark Buckley-Jones   Trustee
         

 

 

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