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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2013

Securities Act Registration No. 333-123290
Investment Company Act Reg. No. 811-21726

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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Amendment No. 24
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360 FUNDS
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

4520 Main Street, Suite 1425
Kansas City, MO 64111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (888) 263-5593

Randall Linscott
4520 Main Street, Suite 1425
Kansas City, MO 64111
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

With Copies To:
Matthew A. Swendiman, Esq.
Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP
1900 Fifth Third Center
511 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: Immediately following effectiveness of this registration statement amendment.
 
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FOUNDRY PARTNERS, LLC
 
Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
Class I Shares (Ticker Symbol: _______)
 
Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
Class I Shares (Ticker Symbol: _______)
 
each a series of the
360 Funds
 
 
PROSPECTUS
January 29, 2014
 

This Prospectus relates to one class of shares (Institutional Class shares), currently offered by FOUNDRY PARTNERS, LLC (i) Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund, and (ii) Foundry Small Cap Value Fund, for questions or for Shareholder Services, please call (877) 244-6235.
 
These securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities commission nor has the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities commission passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus.  Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
 
Page
SUMMARY OF THE FOUNDRY MICRO CAP VALUE FUND
1
SUMMARY OF THE FOUNDRY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
7
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES, RISKS AND PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
13
The Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
13
The Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
13
Temporary Defensive Positions
14
Non-Diversified Fund
14
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN A FUND
15
MANAGEMENT
18
ADMINISTRATION
18
INVESTING IN A FUND
20
PURCHASING SHARES
21
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS
24
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
25
Distributions
25
 Federal Taxes
25
Financial Highlights
25
 
 
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Summary of the Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
 
Investment Objective.  The investment objective of the Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is capital appreciation.
 
Fees and Expenses of the Fund.  This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. More information is available from your financial professional and in the section captioned “Purchasing Shares” on page __ of the Fund’s prospectus and the section captioned “Purchases” beginning on page __ of the Fund’s statement of additional information.
 
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 
Institutional
Class shares
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase)
None
Redemption Fees
(as a % of amount redeemed; a redemption fee will be assessed on shares of the Fund that are held for 90 days or less)1
2.00%
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Institutional
Class shares
Management Fees
1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees
None
Other Expenses2 
0.62%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1.62%
Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement3 
0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement
1.62%
 
1
The Adviser may waive such fee for certain qualified retirement plan and fee-based platforms.
 
2
Because the Fund is new, these expenses are based on estimated amounts for the Fund’s current fiscal year, ending December 31, 2014.

3
Foundry Partners, LLC (the “Adviser”) has entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement with the Fund under which it has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and to assume other expenses of the Fund, if necessary, in an amount that limits the Fund’s annual operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired funds fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, dividend and interest expenses related to short investments) to not more than 1.75% through at least December 31, 2014. Subject to approval by the Fund’s Board, any waiver under the Expense Limitation Agreement is subject to repayment by the Fund within the three fiscal years following the year in which such waiver occurred, if the Fund is able to make the payment without exceeding the 1.75% expense limitation.   The current contractual agreement cannot be terminated prior to at least one year after the effective date without the Board of Trustees’ approval.
 
 
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Example.  This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
 
This expense 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 expense example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual agreement to limit expenses remains in effect only until December 31, 2014.  Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
 
Period Invested
1 Year
3 Years
Class I Shares
$165
$511
 
You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:
 
Period Invested
1 Year
3 Years
Class I Shares
$165
$511

Portfolio Turnover.  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio).  A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account.  These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance.
 
Principal Investment Strategy of the Fund.  The Fund’s principal investment objective is capital appreciation.  The Fund plans to meet its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of micro cap companies.  Micro cap companies are those companies contained within the Russell Microcap® Value Index, or companies with similar size characteristics.  Equity securities consist of common stock and securities convertible into common stock.

As of September 30, 2013, the median market capitalization of companies included in the Russell Microcap Value Index was approximately $209 million.  As of September 30, 2013, the average market capitalization range for companies contained within the Russell Microcap Value Index was approximately $389 million.

The Fund seeks to provide broad exposure to micro cap domestic equities and seeks to outperform the Russell Microcap Value Index over a long-term investment horizon.  The Adviser plans to invest in companies that it considers to be “statistically cheap” (based on factors which may include, for example, low ratio of price to earnings, price to cash flow, price to book value, and price to sales).  The Adviser also looks for companies that it believes are undervalued relative to their earning power and long term earnings growth prospects, adjusted for risk.  The Adviser may filter less attractive companies by analyzing cash flows, evaluating financial strength, performing normalized earnings analysis and reviewing purchase and sale activity in company shares by company executives, and through fundamental analysis, which may include a review of assets, earnings, sales, products, markets, and management, among other indicators. Ideally, after filtering out companies that do not meet the Adviser’s criteria above, the Adviser looks for companies that have a positive catalyst, (e.g., new products, management changes, acquisition, etc.).

The Adviser also utilizes a sell discipline and may consider selling a security when: it becomes fully valued in the Adviser’s opinion or less attractive to the Adviser; one of the Fund’s holdings has performed well and reached or approached the Adviser’s price target; a company fails to pass the Adviser’s investment screens; or, there is deterioration in a company’s fundamentals, management or financial reporting.

The Adviser will look to manage risk through several strategies, which typically include: maintaining minimum and maximum sector weightings relative to the Russell Microcap Value Index; monitoring risk statistics relative to the Russell Microcap Value Index; and, monitoring trade volume.
 
 
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Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund.  An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of some or all of the principal amount invested.  There can be no assurance that the Fund will be successful in meeting its investment objective.  Generally, the Fund will be subject to the following additional risks:
 
·
Market riskMarket risk refers to the risk that the value of securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline due to daily fluctuations in the securities markets, including fluctuation in interest rates, national and international economic conditions and general equity market conditions.
 
·
Micro cap company risk – Stocks of micro cap companies may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns because micro cap companies often are less established, have narrow markets, fewer product lines, and limited managerial and financial resources, resulting in volatile stock prices and a limited ability to sell them at a desirable time or price.
 
·
Foreign exposure risk – Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, or economic developments.
 
·
Foreign exchange risk – Investing in securities listed on non-U.S. exchanges involves a number of risks, including greater price volatility, fewer regulatory and accounting controls, higher brokerage costs and adverse tax consequences.
 
·
Foreign currency risk – The value of an investment denominated in a foreign currency will decline in dollar terms if that currency weakens against the dollar. Additionally, certain countries may utilize formal or informal currency-exchange controls or “capital controls.” Such controls may also affect the value of the Fund’s holdings.
 
·
Emerging market risk – The risks of foreign investing may be magnified for investments in emerging markets, which may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of securities.
 
·
Equity securities risk – The prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in a company’s activities and financial condition and in overall market conditions.  To the extent the Fund invests in equity securities, it is exposed to the risks of sudden and unpredictable drops in value and the potential for extended periods of lackluster performance.
 
·
Management style risk – The Fund intends to invest in value-oriented stocks (stocks that the Adviser believes are undervalued), and the Fund’s performance may at times be better or worse than that of similar funds with other focuses or that have a broader investment style.
 
·
Business and sector risk – From time to time, a particular set of circumstances may affect a particular industry or certain companies within an industry, while having little or no impact on other industries or other companies within the industry.
 
·
Interest rate risk – Increases in interest rates typically lower the present value of a company’s future earnings stream. Accordingly, stock prices will generally decline when investors anticipate or experience rising interest rates.
 
·
Issuer risk – The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile and thus perform differently than the market as a whole.
 
·
Shares of other investment companies and ETFs risk – You will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest in addition to the Fund’s direct fees and expenses and, as a result, your cost of investing in the Fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in the underlying fund shares.  Investments in ETFs bear the risk that the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to their net asset value or that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained.
 
·
Non-diversified fund risk – A non-diversified fund is generally subject to the risk that a large loss in an individual issue will cause a greater loss for the fund than it would if the fund was required to hold a larger number of securities or smaller positions.
 
 
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·
U.S. Government and U.S. agency obligations risk – There can be no assurance that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to its agencies or instrumentalities (including government-sponsored enterprises) who issue or guarantee certain securities where it is not obligated to do so.
 
·
Securities lending risk – The Fund may lose money when it loans portfolio securities if the borrower fails to return the securities and the collateral provided has declined in value and/or the Fund cannot convert the collateral to cash for any reason.
 
·
Value securities risk – Value stocks are those that appear to be underpriced based upon valuation measures, such as lower price-to-earnings ratios and price-to-book ratios.  Investments in value-oriented securities may expose the Fund to the risk of underperformance during periods when value stocks do not perform as well as other kinds of investments or market averages.
 
Performance.  THE FOUNDRY MICRO CAP VALUE FUND IS NEWLY ORGANIZED AND HAS NO PERFORMANCE HISTORY OF ITS OWN. THE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PRESENTED BELOW IS FOR ACCOUNTS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FUND. IT IS NOT THAT OF THE FUND AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE FUND’S OWN PERFORMANCE. PAST RETURNS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
 
On February 1, 2013, the Adviser purchased assets of the Micro Cap Value strategy from Fifth Third Asset Management (FTAM), Inc. The Micro Cap Value Composite (“Composite”) has been independently verified through FTAM from September 30, 2003 through December 31, 2011. FTAM received a firm wide verification for 2012. The verification reports are available upon request. Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm’s policies and procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. Performance examination reports through December 31, 2011 are available upon request. Verification does not ensure the accuracy of any specific composite presentation. The Investment Management team and the investment decision process for Micro Cap Value Composite remained intact through the purchase by the Adviser. The Adviser is a federally registered investment adviser, established in 2012. The Adviser is defined as an independent investment advisory firm that is not affiliated with any parent organization. The firm invests primarily in U.S. stocks and foreign stocks listed on U.S. Stock Exchanges.
 
This supplemental performance information is provided to illustrate the past performance of the Adviser in managing substantially similar accounts, including as FTAM; it does not represent the performance of the fund. Mr. Eric Holmes is an officer of the Adviser and he was the portfolio manager of the Other Accounts during the entire period for which performance is shown.
 
Stated below is the average annual total return information for the composite, which represents all substantially similar accounts managed by the Adviser. The Composite is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and, therefore, are not subject to certain investment restrictions, diversification requirements, and other regulatory requirements imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code. If the Composite had been registered under the 1940 Act, their returns might have been lower. As of September 30, 2013, there were [14] accounts with approximately $[113.9 million] in assets under management.
 
The Composite’s performance represents the total returns of all fully discretionary, fee-paying portfolios with a microcap value investment mandate with assets greater than $5 million from September 30, 2003 through January 1, 2006 and greater than $500,000 from January 1 through April 1, 2007 and greater than $100,000 through February 1, 2013 and effective February 1, 2013, all accounts regardless of size, are included, including those accounts no longer with the firm.
 
Valuations and returns are computed and stated in U.S. Dollars. Returns are presented gross of fees, which are net of actual trading expenses and applicable withholding taxes, but include realized and unrealized gains and losses, and the reinvestment of all income. Fees, including management fees, custodial fees, performance fees and other expenses incurred will reduce the return. Net of fee returns, prior to January 1, 2013, were calculated using the highest net model management fee. From January 1, 2013, net of fee performance is calculated using actual management fees that were paid and do not include custodial fees. The firm values portfolios at least monthly and geometrically links periodic returns. The firm uses trade date accounting and income is accrued as earned. Composite performance is presented net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends, interest income, and capital gains. From inception through February 1, 2013, the monthly composite returns were calculated by weighting each account’s monthly return by its beginning market value as a percent of the total composite beginning market value. Since February 1, 2013, the Adviser asset weights the portfolios, within a composite, using average capital base.
 
 
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The Adviser’s standard investment management fee schedule for the Composite is 1.00% on all assets, with a minimum annual fee of $20,000. Actual investment advisory fees, inclusive of performance-based fees, if applicable, incurred by clients may vary due to various conditions, including account size. No leverage or derivatives, or short positions are used in this product.
 
The average annual total return of the Composite in the table below represents an average of the total return information of all of these accounts, calculated by asset weighting individual account returns, using beginning of month values. Quarterly, annual and annualized returns are calculated by geometrically linking the monthly returns. The returns are calculated on a total return basis and include all dividends and interest, accrued income, and realized and unrealized gains and losses. The returns are calculated in accordance with GIPS, rather than SEC standardized performance methodology for mutual funds.
 
The annual composite dispersion presented is an asset-weighted standard deviation calculated for the accounts in the composite the entire year. Dispersion is deemed not applicable for composite with five or fewer accounts that have met the composite criteria for the entire year. The three-year annualized ex-post standard deviation (external dispersion) measures the volatility of the composite and benchmark monthly returns over the past 36 months as of each year end. Composite: 12/2011 is 24.81% and 12/2012 is 18.41%, Benchmark: 12/2011 is 27.40% and 12/2012 is 21.32%.
 
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Total Gross Return (%)
17.05
-3.94
32.35
36.64
-29.37
-8.24
14.31
-0.18
24.99
Total Net Return (%)
15.90
-4.90
31.06
35.31
-30.10
-9.16
13.19
-1.17
23.75
Russell MicroCap Value (%)
22.81
-10.33
28.35
17.52
-34.93
-13.13
21.81
3.15
20.92
Number of Portfolios
14
9
7
8
8
8
8
≤ 5
≤ 5
Composite Dispersion (%)
0.38
0.20
0.28
0.65
0.11
0.26
0.51
N/A
N/A
Composite Assets (U.S. $M)
137.2
106.5
109.1
94.8
70.3
107.3
158.4
163.8
372.1
Total Firm Assets (U.S. $M)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
 
 
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Management.  Foundry Partners, LLC serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Fund is managed using a team approach and is managed by the entire investment team of the Adviser. Mr. Eric J. Holmes, CFA, is the Fund’s portfolio manager and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio.  Mr. Holmes is assisted in managing the Fund by Mr. Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA and Mr. Michael Barr, CFA.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares.  The minimum initial investment in Institutional Class shares of the Fund is $10,000.  Subsequent investments must be amounts of at least $500.  You may sell your shares on days when the Fund is open for business. The Adviser may waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment amounts for certain qualified retirement plan or fee-based platforms.
 
You can purchase or redeem shares directly from the Fund on any business day the New York Stock Exchange is open directly by calling the Fund at (877) 244-6235, where you may also obtain more information about purchasing or redeeming shares by mail, facsimile or bank wire. The Fund has also authorized certain broker-dealers to accept purchase and redemption orders on its behalf.  Investors who wish to purchase or redeem Fund shares through a broker-dealer should contact their broker-dealer directly.
 
Tax Information.  The Fund’s distributions will generally be taxed to you as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.  Distributions on investments made through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or IRAs may be taxed later upon a withdrawal of assets from those accounts.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries.  If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services.  These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment.  Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
 
 
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Summary of the Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
 
Investment Objective.  The investment objective of the Foundry Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is capital appreciation.
 
Fees and Expenses of the Fund.  This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. More information is available from your financial professional and in the section captioned “Purchasing Shares” on page __ of the Fund’s prospectus and the section captioned “Purchases” beginning on page __ of the Fund’s statement of additional information.
 
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 
Institutional
Class shares
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase)
None
Redemption Fees
(as a % of amount redeemed; a redemption fee will be assessed on shares of the Fund that are held for 90 days or less)1
2.00%
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Institutional
Class shares
Management Fees
0.80%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees
None
Other Expenses2 
0.62%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
1.42%
Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement3 
0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement
1.42%
 
1
The Adviser may waive such fee for certain qualified retirement plan and fee-based platforms.
 
2
Because the Fund is new, these expenses are based on estimated amounts for the Fund’s current fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

3
Foundry Partners, LLC (the “Adviser”) has entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement with the Fund under which it has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and to assume other expenses of the Fund, if necessary, in an amount that limits the Fund’s annual operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired funds fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, dividend and interest expenses related to short investments) to not more than 1.50% through at least December 31, 2014. Subject to approval by the Fund’s Board, any waiver under the Expense Limitation Agreement is subject to repayment by the Fund within the three fiscal years following the year in which such waiver occurred, if the Fund is able to make the payment without exceeding the 1.50% expense limitation.   The current contractual agreement cannot be terminated prior to at least one year after the effective date without the Board of Trustees’ approval.
 
 
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Example.  This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
 
This expense 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 expense example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual agreement to limit expenses remains in effect only until December 31, 2014.  Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
 
Period Invested
1 Year
3 Years
Class I Shares
$145
$449
 
You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:
 
Period Invested
1 Year
3 Years
Class I Shares
$145
$449

Portfolio Turnover.  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio).  A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account.  These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance.
 
Principal Investment Strategy of the Fund.  The Fund’s principal investment objective is capital appreciation.  The Fund plans to meet its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in the equity securities of small cap companies.  Small cap companies are defined as those companies included in the Russell 2000® Value Index and companies with similar market capitalizations.  Market capitalization, a common measure of the size of a company, is the market price of a share of a company’s stock multiplied by the number of shares that are outstanding.  Equity securities consist of common stock and securities convertible into common stock.

As of September 30, 2013 the median capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was approximately $553 million.  As of September 30, 2013, the average market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was approximately $1.402 billion.

The Fund seeks to outperform the Russell 2000 Value Index over a long-term investment horizon.  The Adviser seeks to invest in companies that it considers to be “statistically cheap” (based on factors which may include, for example, low ratio of price to earnings, price to cash flow, price to book value, and price to sales).  The Adviser also looks for companies that it believes are undervalued relative to their earning power and long term earnings growth prospects, adjusted for risk.  The Adviser may filter less attractive companies by analyzing cash flows, evaluating financial strength, performing normalized earnings analysis and reviewing purchase and sale activity in company shares by company executives, and through fundamental analysis.  Ideally, attractive companies will have a positive catalyst (e.g., new products, management changes, acquisition, etc.).

The Adviser also utilizes a sell discipline and may consider selling a security when: it becomes fully valued in the Adviser’s opinion or less attractive to the Adviser; one of the Fund’s holdings has performed well and reached or approached the Adviser’s price target; a company fails to pass the Adviser’s investment screens; or there is a deterioration in a company’s fundamentals, management or financial reporting.

The Adviser will look to manage risk through several strategies, which typically include maintaining minimum and maximum sector weightings relative to the Russell 2000 Value Index and monitoring risk statistics relative to the Russell 2000 Value Index.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund.  An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of some or all of the principal amount invested.  There can be no assurance that the Fund will be successful in meeting its investment objective.  Generally, the Fund will be subject to the following additional risks:
 
 
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·
Market riskMarket risk refers to the risk that the value of securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline due to daily fluctuations in the securities markets, including fluctuation in interest rates, national and international economic conditions and general equity market conditions.
 
·
Foreign exposure risk – Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, or economic developments.
 
·
Foreign exchange risk – Investing in securities listed on non-U.S. exchanges involves a number of risks, including greater price volatility, fewer regulatory and accounting controls, higher brokerage costs and adverse tax consequences.
 
·
Foreign currency risk – The value of an investment denominated in a foreign currency will decline in dollar terms if that currency weakens against the dollar. Additionally, certain countries may utilize formal or informal currency-exchange controls or “capital controls.” Such controls may also affect the value of the Fund’s holdings.
 
·
Emerging market risk – The risks of foreign investing may be magnified for investments in emerging markets, which may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of securities.
 
·
Equity securities risk – The prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in a company’s activities and financial condition and in overall market conditions.  To the extent the Fund invests in equity securities, it is exposed to the risks of sudden and unpredictable drops in value and the potential for extended periods of lackluster performance.
 
·
Management style risk – The Fund intends to invest in value-oriented stocks (stocks that the Adviser believes are undervalued), and the Fund’s performance may at times be better or worse than that of similar funds with other focuses or that have a broader investment style.
 
·
Business and sector risk – From time to time, a particular set of circumstances may affect a particular industry or certain companies within an industry, while having little or no impact on other industries or other companies within the industry.
 
·
Small company risk – The Fund plans to invest in smaller companies, which generally have less experienced management teams, serve smaller markets, and find it more difficult to obtain financing for growth or potential development than larger companies.
 
·
Interest rate risk – Increases in interest rates typically lower the present value of a company’s future earnings stream. Accordingly, stock prices will generally decline when investors anticipate or experience rising interest rates.
 
·
Issuer risk – The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile and thus perform differently than the market as a whole.
 
·
Shares of other investment companies and ETFs risk – You will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest in addition to the Fund’s direct fees and expenses and, as a result, your cost of investing in the Fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in the underlying fund shares.  Investments in ETFs bear the risk that the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to their net asset value or that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained.
 
·
Non-diversified fund risk – A non-diversified fund is generally subject to the risk that a large loss in an individual issue will cause a greater loss for the fund than it would if the fund was required to hold a larger number of securities or smaller positions.
 
·
U.S. Government and U.S. agency obligations risk – There can be no assurance that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to its agencies or instrumentalities (including government-sponsored enterprises) who issue or guarantee certain securities where it is not obligated to do so.
 
 
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·
Securities lending risk – The Fund may lost money when it loans portfolio securities if the borrower fails to return the securities and the collateral provided has declined in value and/or the Fund cannot convert the collateral to cash for any reason.
 
·
Turnover risk – Through active trading, the Fund may have a high portfolio turnover rate, which can mean greater distributions taxable to shareholders as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes and lower performance due to increased brokerage costs.
 
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Value securities risk – Value stocks are those that appear to be underpriced based upon valuation measures, such as lower price-to-earnings ratios and price-to-book ratios.  Investments in value-oriented securities may expose the Fund to the risk of underperformance during periods when value stocks do not perform as well as other kinds of investments or market averages.
 
Performance.  THE FOUNDRY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND IS NEWLY ORGANIZED AND HAS NO PERFORMANCE HISTORY OF ITS OWN. THE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PRESENTED BELOW IS FOR ACCOUNTS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE FUND. IT IS NOT THAT OF THE FUND AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE FUND’S OWN PERFORMANCE. PAST RETURNS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
 
On February 1, 2013, the Adviser purchased assets of the Small Cap Value strategy from Fifth Third Asset Management (FTAM), Inc. The Small Cap Value Composite (“Composite”) has been independently verified through FTAM from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2011. FTAM received a firm wide verification for 2012. The verification reports are available upon request. Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm’s policies and procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. Performance examination reports through December 31, 2011 are available upon request. Verification does not ensure the accuracy of any specific composite presentation. The Investment Management team and the investment decision process for Small Cap Value composite remained intact through the purchase by the Adviser. The Adviser is a federally registered investment adviser, established in 2012. The Adviser is defined as an independent investment advisory firm that is not affiliated with any parent organization. The firm invests primarily in U.S. stocks and foreign stocks listed on U.S. Stock Exchanges.
 
This supplemental performance information is provided to illustrate the past performance of the Adviser in managing substantially similar accounts, including as FTAM; it does not represent the performance of the fund. Mr. Eric Holmes is an officer of the Adviser and he was the portfolio manager of the Other Accounts during the entire period for which performance is shown.
 
Stated below is the average annual total return information for the Composite, which represents all substantially similar accounts managed by the Adviser. The Composite is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and, therefore, are not subject to certain investment restrictions, diversification requirements, and other regulatory requirements imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code. If the Composite had been registered under the 1940 Act, their returns might have been lower. As of September 30, 2013, there were [8] accounts with approximately $[26.14 million] in assets under management.
 
The Composite returns represent the total returns of all fully discretionary, fee-paying portfolios with a Small Cap Value investment mandate with assets greater than $5 million from inception through March 31, 2007 and greater than $100,000 from April 1, 2007 through February 1, 2013 and effective February 1, 2013, all accounts regardless of size, are included, including those accounts no longer with the firm.
 
Valuations and returns are computed and stated in U.S. Dollars. Returns are presented gross of fees, which are net of actual trading expenses and applicable withholding taxes, but include realized and unrealized gains and losses, and the reinvestment of all income. Fees, including management fees, custodial fees, performance fees and other expenses incurred will reduce the return. Net of fee returns, prior to January 1, 2013, were calculated using the highest net model management fee. From January 1, 2013, net of fee performance is calculated using actual management fees that were paid and do not include custodial fees. The firm values portfolios at least monthly and geometrically links periodic returns. The firm uses trade date accounting and income is accrued as earned. Composite performance is presented net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends, interest income, and capital gains. From inception through February 1, 2013, the monthly composite returns were calculated by weighting each account’s monthly return by its beginning market value as a percent of the total composite beginning market value. Since February 1, 2013, the Adviser asset weights the portfolios, within a composite, using average capital base.
 
 
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The Adviser’s standard investment management fee schedule for the Composite is 1.00% on the first $25 million, 0.70% on the next $25 million, and 0.60% on the remainder. Actual investment advisory fees, inclusive of performance-based fees, if applicable, incurred by clients may vary due to various conditions, including account size. No leverage or derivatives, or short positions are used in this product.
 
The average annual total return of the Composite in the table below represents an average of the total return information of all of these accounts, calculated by asset weighting individual account returns, using beginning of month values. Quarterly, annual and annualized returns are calculated by geometrically linking the monthly returns. The returns are calculated on a total return basis and include all dividends and interest, accrued income, and realized and unrealized gains and losses. The returns are calculated in accordance with GIPS, rather than SEC standardized performance methodology for mutual funds.
 
The annual composite dispersion presented is an asset-weighted standard deviation calculated for the accounts in the composite the entire year. Dispersion is deemed not applicable for composite with five or fewer accounts that have met the composite criteria for the entire year. The three-year annualized ex-post standard deviation (external dispersion) measures the volatility of the composite and benchmark monthly returns over the past 36 months as of each year end. Composite: 12/2011 is 24.93% and 12/2012 is 18.16%, Benchmark: 12/2011 is 26.05% and 12/2012 is 19.89%.
 
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Total Gross Return (%)
10.63
1.84
21.50
35.62
-27.67
-3.06
15.04
13.30
14.01
Total Net Return (%)
9.54
0.83
20.31
34.30
-28.92
-4.02
13.91
12.19
12.90
Russell MicroCap Value (%)
18.05
-5.50
24.50
20.58
-28.92
-9.78
23.48
4.71
22.25
Number of Portfolios
8
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
≤ 5
Composite Dispersion (%)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Composite Assets (U.S. $M)
34.3
81.5
103.2
83.9
79.8
104.3
139.7
142.0
157.1
Total Firm Assets (U.S. $M)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

 
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Management.  Foundry Partners, LLC serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Fund is managed using a team approach and is managed by the entire investment team of the Adviser. Mr. Eric J. Holmes, CFA, is the Fund’s portfolio manager and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio.  Mr. Holmes is assisted in managing the Fund by Mr. Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA and Mr. Michael Barr, CFA.
 
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares.  The minimum initial investment in Institutional Class shares of the Fund is $10,000.  Subsequent investments must be amounts of at least $500.  You may sell your shares on days when the Fund is open for business. The Adviser may waive such fee for certain qualified retirement plans and fee based platforms.
 
You can purchase or redeem shares directly from the Fund on any business day the New York Stock Exchange is open directly by calling the Fund at (877) 244-6235, where you may also obtain more information about purchasing or redeeming shares by mail, facsimile or bank wire. The Fund has also authorized certain broker-dealers to accept purchase and redemption orders on its behalf.  Investors who wish to purchase or redeem Fund shares through a broker-dealer should contact their broker-dealer directly.
 
Tax Information.  The Fund’s distributions will generally be taxed to you as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.  Distributions on investments made through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or IRAs may be taxed later upon a withdrawal of assets from those accounts.
 
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries.  If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services.  These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment.  Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
 
 
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES, RISKS AND PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
 
The Funds’ Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies.  This section of the Prospectus provides additional information about the investment practices and related risks of the Foundry (i) Micro Cap Value Fund, and (ii) Small Cap Value Fund, (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”).  Any Fund’s investment objective may be changed without shareholder approval; however, the Fund will provide 30 days’ advance notice to shareholders before implementing a change in the Fund’s investment objective.
 
The Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
 
The investment objective of the Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund is capital appreciation.
 
To meet the investment objective of this Fund, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of micro cap companies.  Micro cap companies are those companies contained within the Russell Microcap® Value Index, or companies with similar size characteristics.  Equity securities consist of common stock and securities convertible into common stock.

As of September 30, 2013, the median market capitalization of companies included in the Russell Microcap Value Index was approximately $209 million.  As of September 30, 2013, the average market capitalization range for companies contained within the Russell Microcap Value Index was approximately $389 million.

The Fund seeks to provide broad exposure to micro cap domestic equity securities and seeks to outperform the Russell Microcap Value Index over a long-term investment horizon.  The Adviser seeks to invest in companies that it considers to be “statistically cheap” (based on factors which may include, for example, low ratio of price to earnings, price to cash flow, price to book value, and price to sales).  The Adviser also looks for companies that it believes are undervalued relative to their earning power and long term earnings growth prospects, adjusted for risk.  The Adviser may filter less attractive companies by analyzing cash flows, evaluating financial strength, performing normalized earnings analysis and reviewing purchase and sale activity in company shares by company executives, and through fundamental analysis, which may include a review of assets, earnings, sales, products, markets, and management, among other indicators. Ideally, after filtering out companies that do not meet the Adviser’s criteria above, the Adviser looks for companies that have a positive catalyst, (e.g., new products, management changes, acquisition, etc.).

The Adviser also utilizes a sell discipline and may consider selling a security when: it becomes fully valued in the Adviser’s opinion or less attractive to the Adviser; one of the Fund’s holdings has performed well and reached or approached the Adviser’s price target; a company fails to pass the Adviser’s investment screens; or there is deterioration in a company’s fundamentals, management or financial reporting.

The Adviser will look to manage risk through several strategies, which typically include: maintaining minimum and maximum sector weightings relative to the Russell Microcap Value Index; monitoring risk statistics relative to the Russell Microcap Value Index; and, monitoring trade volume.
 
The Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
 
The investment objective of the Foundry Small Cap Value Fund is capital appreciation.
 
The Fund plans to meet its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in the equity securities of small cap companies.  Small cap companies are defined as those companies included in the Russell 2000® Value Index and companies with similar market capitalizations.  Market capitalization, a common measure of the size of a company, is the market price of a share of a company’s stock multiplied by the number of shares that are outstanding.  Equity securities consist of common stock and securities convertible into common stock.

As of September 30, 2013 the median capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was approximately $553 million.  As of September 30, 2013, the average market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was approximately $1.402 billion.
 
 
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The Fund seeks to outperform the Russell 2000 Value Index over a long-term investment horizon.  The Adviser seeks to invest in companies that it considers to be “statistically cheap” (based on factors which may include, for example, low ratio of price to earnings, price to cash flow, price to book value, and price to sales).  The Adviser also looks for companies that it believes are undervalued relative to their earning power and long term earnings growth prospects, adjusted for risk.  The Adviser may filter less attractive companies by analyzing cash flows, evaluating financial strength, performing normalized earnings analysis and reviewing purchase and sale activity in company shares by company executives, and through fundamental analysis.  Ideally, attractive companies will have a positive catalyst (e.g., new products, management changes, acquisition, etc.).

The Adviser also utilizes a sell discipline and may consider selling a security when: it becomes fully valued in the Adviser’s opinion or less attractive to the Adviser; one of the Fund’s holdings has performed well and reached or approached the Adviser’s price target; a company fails to pass the Adviser’s investment screens; or there is a deterioration in a company’s fundamentals, management or financial reporting.

The Adviser will look to manage risk through several strategies, which typically include maintaining minimum and maximum sector weightings relative to the Russell 2000 Value Index and monitoring risk statistics relative to the Russell 2000 Value Index.
 
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (“ETF”)?  An ETF is a fund that holds a portfolio of common stocks or bonds designed to track the performance of a particular securities index, sector or industry.  ETFs are traded on a securities exchange based on their market value.  ETFs that track an index hold the same stocks or bonds as the index, so its market price generally reflects the value of the index at any given time.  ETFs are registered investment companies and incur fees and expenses such as operating expenses, licensing fees, registration fees, trustee fees, and marketing expenses.
 
Temporary Defensive Positions.  The Funds may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with such Fund’s principal investment strategies in an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions.  During such an unusual set of circumstances, the Fund may hold up to 100% of its portfolio in cash or cash equivalent positions.  When a Fund takes a temporary defensive position, such Fund may not be able to achieve its investment objective.
 
Non-Diversified Fund.  Both of the Funds are “non-diversified” investment companies.  Many mutual funds elect to be “diversified” funds that, as to 75% of their assets, cannot invest more than 5% of their assets in any one security at any given time.  A non-diversified fund is not subject to this limitation, and so it may hold a relatively small number of securities in its portfolio.  Even a non-diversified fund has to have some diversification for tax purposes.  In order to deduct dividends distributed to shareholders under the tax code, mutual funds are required, at the end of each quarter of the taxable year, to have (i) at least 50% of the market value of the Fund’s total assets be invested in cash, U.S. Government securities, the securities of other regulated investment companies, and other securities, limited with respect to any one issuer limited for the purposes of this calculation to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its total assets be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government securities or the securities of other regulated investment companies).  As non-diversified investment companies, the Funds may hold a small number of equity securities, but in no event fewer than 12, which is the minimum number of companies in which a non-diversified investment company regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 may invest.
 
 
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Portfolio Turnover.  Although each Fund’s strategy emphasizes longer-term investments that typically result in portfolio turnover less than 100%, the Funds may, from time to time, have a higher portfolio turnover when the Adviser’s implementation of a Fund’s investment strategy or a temporary defensive position results in frequent trading.  Since each Fund’s trades cost such Fund a brokerage commission, high portfolio turnover may have a significant adverse impact on the Fund’s performance.  In addition, because sales of securities in the Fund’s portfolio may result in taxable gain or loss, high portfolio turnover may result in significant tax consequences for shareholders.
“Portfolio Turnover” is a ratio that indicates how often the securities in a mutual fund’s portfolio change during a year’s time.  In general, higher numbers indicate a greater number of changes, and lower numbers indicate a smaller number of changes.
 
General Information Regarding Investing in a Fund. An investment in a Fund should not be considered a complete investment program.  Your investment needs will depend largely on your financial resources and individual investment goals and objectives, and you should consult with your financial professional before making an investment in a Fund.

Additional Information.  To the extent a Fund makes investments regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, it intends to do so in accordance with Rule 4.5 under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has filed a notice of eligibility for exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” in accordance with Rule 4.5 and therefore, the Funds are not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the CEA.
 
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN A FUND
 
All investments carry risks, and investment in a Fund is no exception.  No investment strategy works all the time, and past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.  You may lose money on your investment in a Fund.  To help you understand the risks of investing in a Fund, the principal risks of an investment in a Fund are generally set forth below:
 
·
Market risk – Stock prices are volatile.  Market risk refers to the risk that the value of securities in the Funds’ portfolio may decline due to daily fluctuations in the securities markets generally.  The Funds’ performance per share will change daily based on many factors that may generally affect the stock market, including fluctuation in interest rates, national and international economic conditions and general equity market conditions.  In a declining stock market, stock prices for all companies (including those in the Funds’ portfolio) may decline, regardless of their long-term prospects.
 
·
Foreign exposure risk – Foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.
 
·
Foreign exchange risk – Investing in securities listed on non-U.S. exchanges involves a number of potential risks to which a Fund will be subject, including greater price volatility; less supervision and regulation than U.S. securities exchanges, brokers, and issuers; higher brokerage costs; adverse tax consequences; and settlement delays. Accounting and disclosure standards also differ from country to country, which may make obtaining reliable research more difficult.
 
·
Foreign currency riskCurrencies of emerging markets countries are subject to significantly greater risks than currencies of developed countries, which may have an adverse effect on the value of securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. or foreign exchanges. For example, many emerging markets countries have experienced steady declines or sudden devaluations or increases of their currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, which may have adverse effects on companies’ cash flows, asset values and profits or losses, and may have adverse effects on the value of a Fund’s assets denominated in foreign currencies.  Some emerging markets currencies may not be internationally traded or may be subject to strict controls by local governments, resulting in undervalued or overvalued currencies. Some governments have responded to such market fluctuation by restricting currency conversions, foreign investments or the repatriation of foreign investments. Future restrictive exchange controls could prevent or restrict the ability of an issuer in such market to make dividend or interest payments in the original currency of the obligation.
 
 
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·
Emerging market risk - The risks of foreign investing may be magnified for investments in emerging markets, which may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of securities.
 
·
Management style risk – Different styles of management tend to shift into and out of favor with stock market investors depending on market and economic conditions.  Because the Funds intend to invest in value-oriented stocks (stocks that the Adviser believes are undervalued), the Funds’ performances may at times be better or worse than the performance of similar funds that focus on other types of stocks (e.g., “growth” stocks selected for growth potential), or that have a broader investment style.
 
·
Business and sector risk – From time to time, a particular set of circumstances may affect a particular industry or certain companies within an industry, while having little or no impact on other industries or other companies within the industry.  For instance, economic or market factors; regulation or deregulation; and technological or other developments may negatively impact all companies in a particular industry.  To the extent a Fund invests heavily in a particular industry that experiences such a negative impact, a Fund’s portfolio will be adversely affected.
 
·
Interest rate risk – Increases in interest rates typically lower the present value of a company’s future earnings stream.  Since the market price of a stock changes continuously based upon investors’ collective perceptions of future earnings, stock prices will generally decline when investors anticipate or experience rising interest rates. The level of premiums from call options selling and the amounts available for distribution from the Funds’ options activity may decrease in declining interest rate environments.  Any preferred stocks paying fixed dividend rates in which the Funds invest will likely change in value as market interest rates move.  When interest rates rise, the market value of such securities generally falls.  If the Funds invest in preferred stocks, the net asset value and price of the common stock may decline if market interest rates rise.  During periods of declining interest rates, an issuer of preferred stock may exercise its option to redeem securities prior to maturity, forcing the Funds to reinvest in lower yielding securities.
 
·
Issuer risk – The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can perform differently from the value of the market as a whole.  When the Funds sell shares they may be worth more or less than what the Funds paid for them, which means that the Funds could lose money and the value of your investment in the Funds could decrease.
 
·
New Fund risk – The Funds were formed in 2014, and the Adviser had not previously managed an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 in the investment style of the Funds.  Accordingly, investors in a Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy.
 
·
Shares of other investment companies – The Funds may invest in shares of other investment companies, including ETFs, as a means to pursue its investment objective.   Federal law generally prohibits the Funds from acquiring shares of an investment company if, immediately after such acquisition,  the  Funds  and  its  affiliated  persons  would  hold  more  than  3%  of  such  investment company’s total outstanding shares.   This prohibition may prevent the Funds from allocating its investments in an optimal manner.   You will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in addition to the Funds’ direct fees and expenses and, as a result, your cost of investing in the Funds will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in the underlying fund shares.  The Funds may place otherwise uninvested cash in money market mutual funds.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds and other funds risk –

 
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Limits of investing in ETFs.  The Funds’ investment strategy involves, among other things, investing in other investment companies, such as ETFs and other investment companies that track broad market indices or specific industries or sectors.  Under the 1940 Act, a Fund may not acquire shares of an ETF or other investment company if, immediately after such acquisition, a Fund and its affiliated persons would hold more than 3% of the ETF’s or investment company’s total outstanding stock unless (i) the ETF or a Fund has received an order for exemptive relief from the 3% limitation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that is applicable to a Fund (generally permitting a Fund and its affiliates to hold up to 25% of the ETF’s total outstanding stock); and (ii) the ETF and a Fund enter into an agreement to comply with any conditions in such order (an “ETF Agreement”).  Accordingly, the 25% limitation (or, in cases where a Fund has not entered into an ETF Agreement, the 3% limitation) may prevent a Fund from allocating its investments in the manner the Adviser considers optimal.
 
 
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Indirect costs of fund investments in ETFs.  To the extent a Fund invests in ETFs or other investment companies, your cost of investing in a Fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs or other investment company shares.  By investing in a Fund, you will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying ETFs and investment companies in which a Fund invests in addition to a Fund’s direct fees and expenses.  Furthermore, these types of investments by a Fund could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to you and therefore may increase the amount of taxes payable by you.

 
o
Risks related to ETF NAV and market price.  The market value of an ETF’s shares may differ from its net asset value (“NAV”). This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the market for ETF shares at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the ETF’s underlying basket of securities. Accordingly, there may be times when an ETF trades at a premium (creating the risk that the Fund pays more than NAV for an ETF when making a purchase) or discount (creating the risks that the Fund’s NAV is reduced for undervalued ETFs it holds, and that a Fund receives less than NAV when selling an ETF).

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U.S. Government and U.S. agency obligations – the Funds may invest in various types of U.S. Government obligations.  U.S. Government obligations include securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, such as the U.S. Treasury.  Payment of principal and interest on U.S. Government obligations may be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States or may be backed solely by the issuing or guaranteeing agency or instrumentality itself.   In the latter case, the investor must look principally to the agency or instrumentality issuing or guaranteeing the obligation for ultimate repayment, which agency or instrumentality may be privately owned.  There can be no assurance that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to its agencies or instrumentalities (including government-sponsored enterprises) where it is not obligated to do so.

In addition to the risks set forth under “Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” and the Principal Risks of Investing in a Fund, the Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund is also subject to the following risk:

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Micro cap company risk – stocks of micro cap companies may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns because micro cap companies often have narrow markets, fewer product lines, and limited managerial and financial resources, resulting in volatile stock prices and a limited ability to sell them at a desirable time or price.

In addition to the risks set forth under “Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund” and the Principal Risks of Investing in a Fund, the Foundry Small Cap Value Fund is also subject to the following risks:

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Small company risk – the Fund may be substantially invested in stocks of smaller companies.  Stocks of smaller companies may have more risks than those of larger companies.  In general, smaller companies have less experienced management teams, serve smaller markets, and find it more difficult to obtain financing for growth or potential development than larger companies.  Due to these and other factors, small companies may be more susceptible to market downturns, and their stock prices may be more volatile than those of larger companies.
 
·
Turnover risk – Through active trading, the Fund may have a high portfolio turnover rate, which can mean greater distributions taxable to shareholders as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes and lower performance due to increased brokerage costs.
 
 
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MANAGEMENT

Investment Adviser.  Foundry Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, serves as the investment adviser to each Fund.  The Adviser’s principal office is located at 510 First Avenue North, Suite 409 Minneapolis, MN 55403. The Adviser has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (each, an “Advisory Agreement”) with each Fund, under which the Adviser selects the securities and manages the investments for the Fund, subject to the oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). Under the Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays the Adviser a monthly fee based on an annualized rate of the average daily net asset value of that Fund as indicated in the fee tables above.  The Adviser has entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement with each Fund under which it has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and to assume other expenses of the Fund, if necessary, in an amount that limits “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” as indicated in the fee tables above. While the Adviser has no obligation to continue the waiver past the current term, it is expected that the contractual agreement will continue from year-to-year provided such continuance is approved by the Adviser and the Trustees.
 
Prior to the Funds’ inception, the Trustees approved each Advisory Agreement with an original term of two years. Assuming the Agreements are renewed on an annual basis after such initial term, a discussion regarding the Board of Trustees’ basis for the same will be available in the Fund’s annual or semiannual shareholder report each year.
 
           In addition to the advisory fees described above, the Adviser may also receive certain benefits from its management of the Fund in the form of brokerage or research services received from brokers under arrangements under Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and the terms of the Advisory Agreement.  For a description of these potential benefits, see the description under “Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage Allocation -- Brokerage Selection” in the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
 
Portfolio Managers of the Funds.
 
Mr. Eric J. Holmes, CFA, has served the Adviser as Lead Portfolio Manager since the purchase of the value strategies from FTAM in early 2013.  Prior to this, Mr. Homes was with FTAM as a Portfolio Manager from 2003 through January 31, 2013.  Mr. Homes obtained a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1992 and earned his Masters in Business Administration in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1994.  Mr. Homes is certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst.
 
Mr. Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA, has served the Adviser as a Portfolio Manager since the purchase of the value strategies from FTAM in early 2013.  Prior to this, Mr. Nedbalski was with FTAM from 2005 through January 31, 2013.  Mr. Nedbalski obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Cleveland State University in 1985 and earned his Masters in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1989.  Mr. Nedbalski is certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst.
 
Mr. Michael Barr, CFA, has served the Adviser as a Portfolio Manager since the purchase of the value strategies from FTAM in early 2013.  Prior to this, Mr. Barr was with FTAM from 2011 through January 31, 2013.  Prior to his time at FTAM, Mr. Barr was Managing Director – Equity Analyst with Victory Capital Management since 1998.  Mr. Barr obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Missouri in 1987. Mr. Barr is certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst.
 
The SAI provides additional information about the compensation of Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr, other accounts managed and their ownership of securities in the Fund.
 
Board of Trustees.  The Fund is a series of the 360 Funds, an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust on February 24, 2005.  The Board supervises the operations of the Fund according to applicable state and federal law, and is responsible for the overall management of the Fund’s business affairs.

ADMINISTRATION
 
Custodian.  [U.S. Bank, National Association] (the “Custodian”) serves as the custodian of the Funds’ securities.
 
 
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Fund Administration and Distribution.  M3Sixty Administration, LLC (“M3Sixty”) serves as the Funds’ administrator providing the Funds with administrative, accounting and compliance services.  In addition, M3Sixty serves as the transfer agent and dividend-disbursing agent of the Funds.  As indicated below under the caption “Investing in the Fund,” M3Sixty will handle your orders to purchase and redeem Shares of a Fund, and will disburse dividends paid by a Fund.
 
Distribution of Shares.  Matrix Capital Group, Inc. (the “Distributor”) serves as the Funds’ principal underwriter.  The Distributor may sell the Funds’ Shares to or through qualified securities dealers or other approved entities.  The Funds offer one class of shares, Institutional Class shares.  Institutional Class shares are available for investment only to institutional investors and certain broker-dealers and financial institutions that have entered into appropriate arrangements with a Fund.
 
Certain Expenses.  In addition to the investment advisory fees, the Funds pay all expenses not assumed by the Adviser, which may include, without limitation, the fees and expenses of its independent accountants and of its legal counsel; the costs of printing and mailing to shareholders annual and semi-annual reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information and supplements thereto; the costs of printing registration statements; bank transaction charges and custodian’s fees; any proxy solicitors’ fees and expenses; filing fees; any federal, state or local income or other taxes; any interest; any membership fees of the Investment Company Institute and similar organizations; fidelity bond and Trustees’ liability insurance premiums; and any extraordinary expenses, such as indemnification payments or damages awarded in litigation or settlements made.
 
 
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INVESTING IN A FUND
 
Minimum Initial Investment.  A Fund’s shares are sold and redeemed at net asset value.  Shares may be purchased by any account managed by the Adviser and any other institutional investor or any broker-dealer authorized to sell Shares in a Fund.  The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class shares of a Fund is $10,000.  A Fund may, in the Adviser’s sole discretion, accept accounts with less than the minimum investment.
 
Additionally, the minimum initial investment requirement may be waived or reduced for wrap programs and certain qualified retirement plans (excluding IRAs) sponsored by financial service firms that have entered into appropriate arrangements with a Fund, or otherwise by the Adviser in its sole discretion.
 
Determining the Fund’s Net Asset Value.  The price at which you purchase or redeem Shares is based on the next calculation of net asset value after an order is accepted in good form.  An order is considered to be in good form if it includes a complete application and payment in full of the purchase amount.  A Fund’s net asset value per share is calculated by dividing the value of the Fund’s total assets, less liabilities (including Fund expenses, which are accrued daily), by the total number of outstanding Shares of the Fund.  The net asset value per Share of a Fund is normally determined at the time regular trading closes on the NYSE, currently 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except when the NYSE closes earlier.  A Fund does not calculate net asset value on business holidays when the NYSE is closed.
 
The valuation of portfolio securities is determined in accordance with procedures established by, and under the direction of, the Trustees.  In determining the value of a Fund's total assets, portfolio securities are generally calculated at market value by quotations from the primary market in which they are traded. Instruments with maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.  The Funds normally use pricing services to obtain market quotations.  Securities and assets for which representative market quotations are not readily available or that cannot be accurately valued using a Fund's normal pricing procedures are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies approved by the Trustees.  Fair value pricing may be used, for example, in situations where (i) a portfolio security, such as a small-cap stock, is so thinly traded that there have been no transactions for that stock over an extended period of time or the validity of a market quotation received is questionable; (ii) the exchange on which the portfolio security is principally traded closes early; (iii) trading of the particular portfolio security is halted; (iv) the security is a restricted security not registered under federal securities laws purchased through a private placement not eligible for resale; or (v) the security is purchased on a foreign exchange.
 
Pursuant to policies adopted by the Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for notifying the Board of Trustees (or the Trust’s Fair Value Committee (“Fair Value Committee”)) when it believes that fair value pricing is required for a particular security.  The Funds’ policies regarding fair value pricing are intended to result in a calculation of a Fund’s net asset value that fairly reflects portfolio security values as of the time of pricing.  A portfolio security’s fair value price may differ from the price next available for that portfolio security using a Fund’s normal pricing procedure, and may differ substantially from the price at which the portfolio security may ultimately be traded or sold.  If such fair value price differs from the price that would have been determined using a Fund’s normal pricing procedures, a shareholder may receive more or less proceeds or shares from redemptions or purchases of Fund shares, respectively, than a shareholder would have otherwise received if the portfolio security was priced using a Fund’s normal pricing procedures.  The performance of a Fund may also be affected if a portfolio security’s fair value price were to differ from the security’s price using a Fund’s normal pricing procedures.  The Trustees monitor and evaluate the Funds’ use of fair value pricing.
 
Other Matters.  Purchases and redemptions of Shares by the same shareholder on the same day will be netted for a Fund.  All redemption requests will be processed and payment with respect thereto will normally be made within seven days after tender.  A Fund may suspend redemption, if permitted by the 1940 Act, for any period during which the NYSE is closed or during which trading is restricted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or if the SEC declares that an emergency exists.  Redemptions may also be suspended during other periods permitted by the SEC for the protection of a Fund’s shareholders.  Additionally, during drastic economic and market changes, telephone redemption privileges may be difficult to implement.  Also, if the Trustees determine that it would be detrimental to the best interest of a Fund’s remaining shareholders to make payment in cash, a Fund may pay redemption proceeds in whole or in part by a distribution-in-kind of readily marketable securities.
 
 
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PURCHASING SHARES
 
Opening a New Account.  To open an account with a Fund, take the following steps:
 
1.       Complete an Account Application.  Be sure to indicate the type of account you wish to open, the amount of money you wish to invest, and which class of shares you wish to purchase.  If you do not indicate which class you wish to purchase, your purchase will be invested in Institutional Class shares.  The application must contain your name, date of birth, address, and Social Security Number (“SSN”) or Taxpayer Identification Number (“TIN”).  If you have applied for a SSN or TIN prior to completing your account application but you have not received your number, please indicate this on the application and include a copy of the form applying for the SSN or TIN.  Taxes are not withheld from distributions to U.S. investors if certain IRS requirements regarding the SSN or TIN are met.
 
2.       Write a check or prepare a money order from a U.S. financial institution and payable in U.S. dollars.  For regular mail orders, mail your completed application along with your check or money order made payable to the name of the Fund in which you are investing to:
 
Foundry Partners, LLC Funds
c/o M3Sixty Administration, LLC
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, Missouri  64111
 
If checks are returned due to insufficient funds or other reasons, the purchase order will not be accepted.  The Funds will charge the prospective investor a $20 fee for cancelled checks and may redeem Shares of a Fund already owned by the prospective investor or another identically registered account for such fee.  The prospective investor will also be responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by a Fund or the Administrator in connection with any cancelled check.
 
Bank Wire Purchases.  Purchases may also be made through bank wire orders.  To establish a new account or add to an existing account by wire, please call (877) 244-6235 for instructions.
 
Additional Investments. You may add to your account by mail or wire at any time by purchasing Shares at the then current public offering price.  Before adding funds by bank wire, please call the Funds at (877) 244-6235 and follow the above directions for bank wire purchases.  Please note that in most circumstances, there will be a bank charge for wire purchases.  Mail orders should include, if possible, the “Invest by Mail” stub that is attached to your confirmation statement.  Otherwise, please identify your account in a letter accompanying your purchase payment.
 
Automatic Investment Plan.  Shareholders of Institutional Class shares who have met a Fund’s minimum investment criteria may participate in a Fund’s automatic investment plan.  The automatic investment plan enables shareholders to make regular monthly or quarterly investments in Institutional Class shares through automatic charges to shareholders’ checking account.  With shareholder authorization and bank approval, a Fund will automatically charge the shareholder’s checking account for the amount specified ($50 minimum for Institutional Class shares of a Fund), which will automatically be invested in Institutional Class shares at the public offering price on or about the 21st day of the month.  The shareholder may change the amount of the investment or discontinue the plan at any time by notifying a Fund in writing.
 
Important Information about Procedures for Opening a New Account.  Under the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA Patriot Act of 2001), a Fund is required to obtain, verify, and record information to enable a Fund to form a reasonable belief as to the identity of each customer who opens an account.  Consequently, when an investor opens an account, a Fund will ask for, among other things, the investor’s name, street address, date of birth (for an individual), social security or other tax identification number (or proof that the investor has filed for such a number), and other information that will allow the Fund to identify the investor.  A Fund may also ask to see the investor’s driver’s license or other identifying documents.  An investor’s account application will not be considered “complete” and, therefore, an account will not be opened and the investor’s money will not be invested until the Fund receives this required information.  In addition, if after opening the investor’s account, the Fund is unable to verify the investor’s identity after reasonable efforts, as determined by the Fund in its sole discretion, the Fund may (i) restrict redemptions and further investments until the investor’s identity is verified; and (ii) close the investor’s account without notice and return the investor’s redemption proceeds to the investor.  If a Fund closes an investor’s account because the Fund was unable to verify the investor’s identity, the Fund will value the account in accordance with the Fund’s next net asset value calculated after the investor’s account is closed.  In that case, the investor’s redemption proceeds may be worth more or less than the investor’s original investment.  A Fund will not be responsible for any losses incurred due to a Fund’s inability to verify the identity of any investor opening an account.
 
 
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Other Information. In connection with all purchases of Fund Shares, we observe the following policies and procedures:
 
 
·
We price direct purchases based on the next public offering price (net asset value) computed after your order is received. Direct purchase orders received by Matrix as the Funds’ transfer agent by the close of the regular session of the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) are confirmed at that day's public offering price. Purchase orders received by dealers prior to the close of the regular session of the NYSE on any business day and transmitted to Matrix on that day are confirmed at the public offering price determined as of the close of the regular session of trading on the NYSE on that day.
 
·
We do not accept third party checks for any investments.
 
·
We may open accounts for less than the minimum investment or change minimum investment requirements at any time.
 
·
We may refuse to accept any purchase request for any reason or no reason.
 
·
We mail you confirmations of all your purchases or redemptions of Fund Shares.
 
·
Certificates representing Shares are not issued.

Choosing a Share Class.  The Funds offer one class of shares, Institutional Class shares.  These classes represent interests in the same portfolio of investments and have the same rights, but Institutional Class shares are available only to institutional investors and certain broker-dealers and financial institutions that have entered different.
 
Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares of a Fund are sold at NAV without an initial sales charge so that the full amount of your purchase payment may be immediately invested in a Fund. Institutional Class shares are available for investment only to institutional investors and certain broker-dealers and financial institutions that have entered into appropriate arrangements with a Fund. These arrangements are generally limited to discretionary managed, asset allocation, eligible retirement plan or wrap products offered by broker-dealers and financial institutions. Shareholders participating in these programs may be charged fees by their broker-dealer or financial institution.
 
Additional Information about Sales Charges.  Information regarding a Fund's sales charges, as well as information regarding reduced sales charges and waived sales charges, and the terms and conditions for the purchase, pricing, and redemption of Fund shares is not available on a Fund's website since each Funds’ website contain limited information. Further information is available by calling the Funds at (877) 244-6235.

Redeeming Shares

Regular Mail Redemptions.  Regular mail redemption requests should identify the name of the applicable Fund(s) and be addressed to:
 
Foundry Partners, LLC Funds
c/o M3Sixty Administration, LLC
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, Missouri  64111
 
Regular mail redemption requests should include the following:
 
 
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(1)       Your letter of instruction specifying the Fund, account number and number of Shares (or the dollar amount) to be redeemed.  This request must be signed by all registered shareholders in the exact names in which they are registered;

(2)       Any required signature guarantees (see “Signature Guarantees” below); and
 
(3)       Other supporting legal documents, if required in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships, custodianships, corporations, pension or profit sharing plans, and other entities.
 
Your redemption proceeds normally will be sent to you within seven days after receipt of your redemption request.  However, a Fund may delay forwarding a redemption check for recently purchased Shares while it determines whether the purchase payment will be honored.  Such delay (which may take up to 10 days from the date of purchase) may be reduced or avoided if the purchase is made by certified check or wire transfer.  In all cases, the net asset value next determined after receipt of the request for redemption will be used in processing the redemption request.
 
Telephone and Bank Wire Redemptions.  Unless you specifically decline the telephone transaction privileges on your account application, you may redeem Shares of a Fund by calling (877) 244-6235. A Fund may rely upon confirmation of redemption requests transmitted via facsimile (Fax# (816) 743-4477).  The confirmation instructions must include the following:
 
 
(1)
Name of Fund;
 
(2)
Shareholder name(s) and account number;
 
(3)
Number of Shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;
 
(4)
Instructions for transmittal of redemption funds to the shareholder; and
 
(5)
Shareholder(s) signature(s) as it/they appear(s) on the application then on file with the Fund.
 
You can choose to have redemption proceeds mailed to you at your address of record, your financial institution, or to any other authorized person, or you can have the proceeds sent by wire transfer to your financial institution ($5,000 minimum).  A Fund in its discretion may choose to pass through to redeeming shareholders any charges imposed by the Fund’s custodian for wire redemptions.  If this cost is passed through to redeeming shareholders by a Fund, the charge will be deducted automatically from your account by redemption of Shares in your account.  Your bank or brokerage firm may also impose a charge for processing the wire.  If wire transfer of funds is impossible or impractical, the redemption proceeds will be sent by mail to the designated account.
 
Redemption proceeds will only be sent to the financial institution account or person named in your Fund Shares Application currently on file with a Fund.  Telephone redemption privileges authorize the Fund to act on telephone instructions from any person representing himself or herself to be the investor and reasonably believed by the Fund to be genuine.  A Fund will not be liable for any losses due to fraudulent or unauthorized instructions nor for following telephone instructions provided that the Fund follows reasonable procedures to ensure instructions are genuine.
 
Minimum Account Size.  Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, a Fund reserves the right to liquidate a shareholder’s account if, as a result of redemptions or transfers (but not required IRA distributions), the account’s balance falls below the minimum initial investment required for your type of account (see “Minimum Initial Investment” above).  A Fund will notify you if your account falls below the required minimum.  If your account is not increased to the required level after a thirty (30) day cure period then a Fund may, at its discretion, liquidate the account.
 
Redemptions In Kind.  A Fund does not intend, under normal circumstances, to redeem its Shares by payment in kind.  However, a Fund reserves the right to meet redemption requests by payment in kind where it believes it is in the best interest of the Fund and the remaining shareholders.  In such a case, the Trustees may authorize payment to be made in readily marketable portfolio securities of the Fund.  Securities delivered in payment of redemptions would be valued at the same value assigned to them in computing a Fund’s net asset value per share.  Shareholders receiving them would incur brokerage costs when these securities are sold.
 
 
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Signature Guarantees.  To protect your account and a Fund from fraud, signature guarantees may be required to be sure that you are the person who has authorized a change in registration or standing instructions for your account.  Signature guarantees are generally required for (i) change of registration requests; (ii) requests to establish or to change exchange privileges or telephone and bank wire redemption service other than through your initial account application; (iii) transactions where proceeds from redemptions, dividends, or distributions are sent to an address or financial institution differing from the address or financial institution of record; and (iv) redemption requests in excess of $50,000.  Signature guarantees are acceptable from a member bank of the Federal Reserve System, a savings and loan institution, credit union (if authorized under state law), registered broker-dealer, securities exchange, or association clearing agency and must appear on the written request for change of registration, establishment or change in exchange privileges, or redemption request.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS
 
Purchases and Redemptions through Securities Firms.  A Fund has authorized one or more brokers to accept purchase and redemption orders on its behalf and such brokers are authorized to designate intermediaries to accept orders on behalf of a Fund.  In addition, orders will be deemed to have been received by a Fund when an authorized broker, or broker-authorized designee, accepts the purchase order or receives the redemption order.  Orders will be priced at the next calculation of a Fund’s net asset value after the authorized broker or broker-authorized designee receives the orders.  Investors may also be charged a fee by a broker or agent if Shares are purchased through a broker or agent.  A Fund is not responsible for ensuring that a broker carries out its obligations. You should look to the broker through whom you wish to invest for specific instructions on how to purchase or redeem shares of a Fund.
 
Telephone Purchases by Securities Firms.  Brokerage firms that are Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) members may telephone Matrix at (877) 244-6235 and buy Shares for investors who have investments in the Fund through the brokerage firm’s account with a Fund.  By electing telephone purchase privileges, FINRA member firms, on behalf of themselves and their clients, agree that neither the Fund nor Matrix shall be liable for following telephone instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.  To be sure telephone instructions are genuine, a Fund and its agents send written confirmations of transactions to the broker that initiated the telephone purchase.  As a result of these and other policies, the FINRA member firms may bear the risk of any loss in the event of such a transaction.  However, if Matrix fails to follow these established procedures, it may be liable.  A Fund may modify or terminate these telephone privileges at any time.
 
Disruptive Trading and Market Timing.  A Fund is not intended for or suitable for market timers, and market timers are discouraged from becoming investors.  The ability of new shareholders to establish an account, or for existing shareholders to add to their accounts is subject to modification or limitation if a Fund determines, in its sole opinion, that the shareholder or potential shareholder has engaged in frequent purchases or redemptions that may be indicative of market timing or otherwise disruptive trading (“Disruptive Trading”) which can have harmful effects for other shareholders.  These risks and harmful effects include:
 
 
·
an adverse effect on portfolio management, as determined by the Adviser in its sole discretion, such as causing the Fund to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case, or causing the Fund to liquidate investments prematurely; and
 
 
·
reducing returns to long-term shareholders through increased brokerage and administrative expenses.
 
You should note that, if a Fund invests primarily in securities of foreign companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, the Fund may be more susceptible to market timing than mutual funds investing primarily in U.S. companies.
 
In an effort to protect shareholders from Disruptive Trading, the Board of Trustees has approved certain market timing policies and procedures.  Under these market timing policies and procedures, a Fund may monitor trading activity by shareholders and take specific steps to prevent Disruptive Trading.  In general, each Fund considers frequent roundtrip transactions in a shareholder account to constitute Disruptive Trading.  A “roundtrip transaction” is one where a shareholder buys and then sells, or sells and then buys, Shares within 30 days.  While there is no specific limit on roundtrip transactions, the Funds reserve the right to (i) refuse any purchase order; and/or (ii) restrict or terminate purchase privileges for shareholders or former shareholders, particularly in cases where a Fund determines that the shareholder or potential shareholder has engaged in more than one roundtrip transaction in a Fund within any rolling 30-day period.
 
 
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In determining the frequency of roundtrip transactions, a Fund does not include purchases pursuant to dollar cost averaging or other similar programs, and a Fund will not count systematic withdrawals and/or automatic purchases, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor.  A Fund will calculate roundtrip transactions at the shareholder level, and may contact a shareholder to request an explanation of any activity that the Fund suspects as Disruptive Trading.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Fund may also take action if a shareholder’s trading activity (evaluated based on roundtrip trading or otherwise) is deemed Disruptive Trading by a Fund, even if applicable Shares are held longer than 30 days.  In addition, a Fund may, without prior notice, take whatever action it deems appropriate to comply with or take advantage of any state or federal regulatory requirement.  A Fund also imposes an initial sales load and a CDSC on certain Shares, each of which has the effect of discouraging Disruptive Trading in Fund Shares.
 
A Fund cannot guarantee that its policies and procedures regarding market timing will be effective in detecting and deterring all Disruptive Trading.
 
Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings.  A description of a Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of such Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s SAI.
 
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 
Distributions
 
The Funds distribute their net investment income and net realized long and short-term capital gains to their shareholders at least annually, usually in December.  Absent instructions to pay distributions in cash, distributions will be reinvested automatically in additional Shares (or fractions thereof) of the Fund.
 
Federal Taxes
 
The following information is meant as a general summary for U.S. taxpayers.  Additional information appears in the SAI.  Shareholders should rely on their own tax advisers for advice about the particular federal, state, and local tax consequences of investing in the Fund.
 
Shareholders may elect to take dividends from net investment income or capital gain distributions, if any, in cash or reinvest them in additional Fund Shares.  Although a Fund will not be taxed on amounts it distributes, shareholders will generally be taxed on distributions paid by a Fund, regardless of whether distributions are received in cash or are reinvested in additional Fund Shares.  Distributions may be subject to state and local taxes, as well as federal taxes.
 
Shareholders should consult with their own tax advisers to ensure that distributions and sale of Fund shares are treated appropriately on their income tax returns.
 
Financial Highlights
 
Because the Funds recently commenced operation, there are no financial highlights available at this time.
 
 
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Privacy Notice
 
FACTS
WHAT DOES 360 FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
 
   
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.  Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing.  Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.  Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
     
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us.  This information can include:
§ Social Security number
§ Assets
§ Retirement Assets
§ Transaction History
§ Checking Account Information
§ Purchase History
§ Account Balances
§ Account Transactions
§ Wire Transfer Instructions
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
     
How?
All financial companies need to share your personal information to run their everyday business.  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons 360 Funds chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
     
Reasons we can share your personal information
Does 360 Funds share?
Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes –
Such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus
Yes
No
For our marketing purposes –
to offer our products and services to you
No
We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies
No
We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your transactions and experiences
No
We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your creditworthiness
No
We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you
No
We don’t share
 
Questions?
Call 1-877-244-6235

 
 

 
 
   
Who we are
Who is providing this notice?
360 Funds
M3Sixty Administration, LLC (Administrator)
Matrix Capital Group, Inc. (Distributor)
What we do
How does 360 Funds
 protect my personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law.  These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
 
Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.
How does 360 Funds
 collect my personal information?
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
§ Open an account
§ Provide account information
§ Give us your contact information
§ Make deposits or withdrawals from your account
§ Make a wire transfer
§ Tell us where to send the money
§ Tell us who receives the money
§ Show your government-issued ID
§ Show your driver’s license
We also collect your personal information from other companies.
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only
§ Sharing  for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness
§ Affiliates from using your information to market to you
§ Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
   
Definitions
Affiliates
Companies related by common ownership or control.  They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
§ M3Sixty Administration, LLC and Matrix Capital Group, Inc., could each be deemed to be an affiliate.
Nonaffiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control.  They can be financial and nonfinancial companies
§ 360 Funds does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.
Joint marketing
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
§ 360 Funds does not jointly market.

 
 

 
 

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION
 

 
A SAI about the Funds has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SAI (which is incorporated in its entirety by reference in this Prospectus) contains additional information about the Funds.
 
To request a free copy of the SAI, a Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports and other information about the Funds, or to make inquiries about a Fund, write the Fund c/o Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, 4520 Main Street, Suite 1425, Kansas City, MO 64111 or call the Funds at (877) 244-6235.
 
Information about a Fund (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s public reference room in Washington, D.C.  Information about the operation of the public reference room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8090.  Reports and other information about Funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520.
 
360 Funds Investment Company Act File Number:  811-21726
 
 
 

 
 
Foundry Partners LLC

4520 Main Street, Suite 1425
Kansas City, MO 64111


STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

January 29, 2014


Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
Institutional Shares (Ticker Symbol:______)


Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
Institutional Shares (Ticker Symbol:______)

each a series of the
360 Funds

The following series managed by Foundry Partners, LLC: (i) Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund, and (ii) Foundry Small Cap Value Fund are each a series of 360 Funds, an open-end management investment company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus, and it should be read in conjunction with the Fund’s prospectus dated January 29, 2014, as the same may be amended from time to time.  Copies of the Prospectus may be obtained, without charge, by calling the Fund at (877) 244-6235 or writing to the Fund at the following address:

Foundry Partners, LLC
c/o M3Sixty Administration, LLC
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, MO 64111
 
 
 

 

FOUNDRY MICRO CAP VALUE FUND
FOUNDRY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISKS
3
General Investment Risks
3
Common Stocks
3
Investments in Small-Cap Companies and Micro Cap Companies
3
Derivative Instruments
3
Hedging
9
Foreign Securities
9
Convertible Securities
11
Real Estate Securities
11
U.S. Government Securities
11
Foreign Government Obligations
12
Mortgage-Backed Securities
12
Asset-Backed Securities
12
Structured Notes, Bonds and Debentures
13
Assignments and Participations
13
Corporate Debt Securities
14
Money Market Instruments
14
ETFs
15
Unit Investment Trusts
15
Repurchase Agreements
15
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
15
Illiquid Investments
15
Private Securities Transactions
16
Restricted Securities
16
Forward Commitment & When-Issued Securities
16
Short Sales of Securities
16
Lending of Portfolio Securities
17
Temporary Defensive Positions
17
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
17
Fundamental Restrictions
17
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE ALLOCATION
19
Brokerage Selection
19
Aggregated Trades
20
Portfolio Turnover
20
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE
20
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
21
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
22
Trustees and Officers
22
Board Structure
23
Qualification of Trustees
24
Trustee Standing Committees
25
 
 
 

 
 
Fair Value Committee
25
Beneficial Equity Ownership Information
25
Compensation
25
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
26
Investment Adviser
26
Foundry Partners Micro Cap Value Fund Portfolio Manager
27
Foundry Partners Small Cap Value Fund Portfolio Manager
27
Administrator
28
Distributor
28
Custodian
29
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
29
Legal Counsel
29
CODE OF ETHICS
29
PROXY VOTING POLICIES
29
PURCHASES, REDEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
30
Purchases
30
Redemptions
30
Additional Information
31
NET ASSET VALUE
31
ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
32
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
34
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
36
Morningstar, Inc.
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APPENDIX A – DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS
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APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISKS
 
360 Funds (the “Trust”) was organized on February 24, 2005 as a Delaware statutory trust.  The following series of funds advised by Foundry Partners LLC: (i) Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund, and (ii) Foundry Small Cap Value Fund, (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each an open end management investment company and separate series of the Trust.  Prior to July 11, 2011, the Trust was known as the Parr Family of Funds and prior to August 27, 2007, the Trust was known as the Pope Family of Funds.  The Prospectus describes each Fund’s investment objective and principal investment strategy, as well as the principal investment risks of each Fund.
 
The Funds’ investment adviser is Foundry Partners LLC (the “Adviser”).
 
The following descriptions and policies supplement these descriptions, and also include descriptions of certain types of investments that may be made by a Fund but are not principal investment strategies of a Fund.  Attached to this Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) is Appendix A, which contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by recognized statistical rating organizations for certain securities in which a Fund may invest.
 
General Investment Risks.  All investments in securities and other financial instruments involve a risk of financial loss.  No assurance can be given that a Fund’s investment program will be successful.  Investors should carefully review the descriptions of a Fund’s investments and their risks described in the Prospectus and this SAI.
 
Common Stocks. A Fund may invest in common stocks, which include the common stock of any class or series of domestic or foreign corporations or any similar equity interest, such as a trust or partnership interest. These investments may or may not pay dividends and may or may not carry voting rights. Common stock occupies the most junior position in a company’s capital structure. A Fund may also invest in warrants and rights related to common stocks.
 
Investments in Small-Cap Companies and Micro Cap Companies.  A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies with small market capitalizations or micro market capitalizations.  Certain small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may offer greater potential for capital appreciation than larger companies.  However, investors should note that this potential for greater capital appreciation is accompanied by a substantial risk of loss and that, by their very nature, investments in small-cap companies and micro-cap companies tend to be very volatile and speculative.  Small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may have a small share of the market for their products or services, their businesses may be limited to regional markets, or they may provide goods and services for a limited market.  For example, they may be developing or marketing new products or services for markets that are not yet established or may never become established.  In addition, small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may have or will develop only a regional market for products or services and thus be affected by local or regional market conditions.  In addition, small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may lack depth of management or they may be unable to generate funds necessary for growth or potential development, either internally or through external financing on favorable terms.  Such companies may also be insignificant in their industries and be subject to or become subject to intense competition from larger companies.  Due to these and other factors, a Fund’s investments in small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may suffer significant losses.  Further, there is typically a smaller market for the securities of a small-cap company or micro-cap company than for securities of a large company.  Therefore, investments in small-cap companies and micro-cap companies may be less liquid and subject to significant price declines that result in losses for a Fund.

Derivative Instruments. A Fund may (but is not required to) use a variety of derivative instruments (including both long and short positions) in an attempt to enhance the Fund’s investment returns, to hedge against market and other risks in the portfolio, to add leverage to the portfolio and/or to obtain market exposure with reduced transaction costs.

Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index and may relate to, among other things, stocks, bonds, interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, related indices and other assets. Examples of derivatives and information about some types of derivatives and risks associated therewith follows. The derivatives market is continually evolving and a Fund may invest in derivatives other than those described below.

 
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The value of some derivative instruments in which a Fund may invest may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and, like the other investments of a Fund, the ability of a Fund to utilize these instruments successfully may depend in part upon their ability to forecast interest rates and other economic factors correctly. If a Fund incorrectly forecasts such factors and has taken positions in derivative instruments contrary to prevailing market trends, a Fund could suffer losses.

A Fund might not employ any of the strategies described herein, and no assurance can be given that any strategy used will succeed. If a Fund incorrectly forecasts interest rates, market values or other economic factors in utilizing a derivatives strategy, a Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances. The use of derivative strategies involves certain special risks, including a possible imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between price movements of derivative instruments and price movements of related investments. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they also can reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in related investments or otherwise, due to the possible inability of a Fund to purchase or sell a portfolio security at a time that otherwise would be favorable or the possible need to sell a portfolio security at a disadvantageous time because a Fund is required to maintain asset coverage or offsetting positions in connection with transactions in derivative instruments, and the possible inability of a Fund to close out or to liquidate its derivatives positions. A Fund’s use of derivatives may increase or accelerate the amount of ordinary income recognized by shareholders.
 
Federal legislation has been recently enacted in the U.S. that provides for new clearing, margin, reporting and registration requirements for participants in the derivatives market. While the ultimate impact is not yet clear, these changes could restrict and/or impose significant costs or other burdens upon a Fund’s participation in derivatives transactions.
 
Options on Securities and Indices. As described in the Prospectus, a Fund may, among other things, purchase and sell put and call options on equity, debt or other securities or indices in standardized contracts traded on foreign or domestic securities exchanges, boards of trade, or similar entities, or quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (“NASDAQ”) System or on a regulated foreign over-the-counter market, and agreements, sometimes called cash puts, which may accompany the purchase of a new issue from a dealer. Among other reasons, a Fund may purchase put options to protect holdings in an underlying or related security against a decline in market value, and may purchase call options to protect against increases in the prices of securities it intends to purchase pending its ability to invest in such securities in an orderly manner.
 
An option on a security (or index) is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the seller of the option the security underlying the option (or the cash value of the index) at a specified exercise price at any time during the term of the option. The seller of an option on a security has the obligation upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price or to pay the exercise price upon delivery of the underlying security. Upon exercise, the seller of an option on an index is obligated to pay the difference between the cash value of the index and the exercise price multiplied by the specified multiplier for the index option. (An index is designed to reflect features of a particular financial or securities market, a specific group of financial instruments or securities, or certain economic indicators.)
 
When a Fund sells a call (put) option on an underlying security it owns (is short), the option is sometimes referred to as a “covered option.” A Fund may sell such options. When a Fund sells a call or put option on an underlying securities it does not own (is not short), the option is sometimes referred to as a “naked option.”
 
A Fund may sell “naked” call options on individual securities or instruments in which it may invest but that are not currently held by a Fund. When selling “naked” call options, a Fund must deposit and maintain sufficient margin with the broker-dealer through which it sold the “naked” call option as collateral to ensure that it meets its obligations as the seller of the option. A Fund is further subject to the segregation requirements described below when it sells “naked” call options. Such segregation will ensure that a Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction, but will not limit a Fund’s exposure to loss. During periods of declining securities prices or when prices are stable, selling “naked” call options can be a profitable strategy to increase a Fund’s income with minimal capital risk. However, when the price of the security underlying the sold option increases, a Fund is exposed to an increased risk of loss, because if the price of the security underlying the option exceeds the option’s exercise price, a Fund will lose the difference. “Naked” sold call options are riskier than covered call options because there is no underlying security held by a Fund that can act as a partial hedge. “Naked” sold call options have speculative characteristics, and the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited. When a “naked” sold call option is exercised, a Fund must purchase the underlying security to meet its delivery obligation or make a payment equal to the value of its obligation in order to close out the option. There is also a risk, especially with less liquid preferred and debt securities or small capitalization securities, that the securities may not be available for purchase.
 
 
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A naked put option is a position in which a buyer sells a put option and has no position in the underlying stock.  A naked put option may be used when a Fund expects the underlying stock to be trading above the strike price at the time of expiration.  A Fund will benefit from a naked put option if the underlying stock is trading above the strike price at the time of the expiration of the put option and expires worthless because a Fund will keep the entire premium.  A Fund could lose money if the price of the underlying stock is below the strike price because the put may be exercised against a Fund, causing a Fund to buy the stock at the strike price.
 
If an option sold by a Fund expires unexercised, a Fund realizes a capital gain equal to the premium received at the time the option was sold. If an option purchased by a Fund expires unexercised, a Fund realizes a capital loss equal to the premium paid. Prior to the earlier of exercise or expiration, an option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series (type, exchange, underlying security or index, exercise price, and expiration). In addition, a Fund may sell put or call options it has previously purchased, which could result in a net gain or loss depending on whether the amount realized on the sale is more or less than the premium and other transaction costs paid on the put or call option that is sold. There can be no assurance, however, that a closing purchase or sale transaction can be effected when a Fund desires.
 
A Fund will realize a capital gain from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the closing option is less than the premium received from selling the option, or, if it is more, a Fund will realize a capital loss. If the premium received from a closing sale transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, a Fund will realize a capital gain or, if it is less, a Fund will realize a capital loss. The principal factors affecting the market value of a put or a call option include supply and demand, interest rates, the current market price of the underlying security or index in relation to the exercise price of the option, the volatility of the underlying security or index, and the time remaining until the expiration date.
 
While, as mentioned above, a Fund may sell naked call or put options, such options will nonetheless be deemed to be “covered” as such term is used in the context of Section 18 of the 1940 Act. In the case of a call option on a security, a call option is covered for these purposes if a Fund segregates assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) in an amount equal to the contract value of the position (minus any collateral deposited with a broker-dealer), on a mark-to-market basis. The option is also covered if a Fund owns the security underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or other assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees in such amount are segregated) upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by a Fund. For a call option on an index, the option is covered if a Fund segregates assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser. A call option is also covered if a Fund holds a call on the same index or security as the call sold where the exercise price of the call held is (i) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call sold, or (ii) greater than the exercise price of the call sold, provided the difference is segregated by a Fund in assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser. A put option on a security or an index is “covered” if a Fund segregates assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees equal to the exercise price. A put option is also covered if a Fund holds a put on the same security or index as the put sold where the exercise price of the put held is (i) equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put sold, or (ii) less than the exercise price of the put sold, provided the difference is segregated by a Fund in assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser.
 
OTC Options. A Fund may also purchase and sell over-the-counter (“OTC”) options. OTC options differ from traded options in that they are two-party contracts, with price and other terms negotiated between buyer and seller, and generally do not have as much market liquidity as exchange-traded options. A Fund may be required to treat as illiquid OTC options purchased and securities being used to cover certain sold OTC options, and they will treat the amount by which such formula price exceeds the intrinsic value of the option (i.e., the amount, if any, by which the market price of the underlying security exceeds the exercise price of the option) as an illiquid investment. A Fund may also purchase and sell dealer options.
 
 
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Risks Associated with Options on Securities and Indices. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities, including ETFs, and on indices. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve the intended result. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful because of market behavior or unexpected events.
 
There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when a Fund seeks to close out an option position. If a Fund were unable to close out an option that it had purchased on a security or index, it would have to exercise the option in order to realize any profit or the option may expire worthless. If a Fund were unable to close out a call option that it had sold on a security held in its portfolio, it would not be able to sell the underlying security unless the option expired without exercise. As the seller of a call option on an individual security held in a Fund’s portfolio, a Fund foregoes, during the option’s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the security or index position covering the call option above the sum of the premium and the exercise price of the call but has retained the risk of loss (net of premiums received) should the price of the underlying security or index position decline. Similarly, as the seller of a call option on a securities index or ETF, a Fund forgoes the opportunity to profit from increases in the index or ETF over the strike price of the option, though it retains the risk of loss (net of premiums received) should the price of a Fund’s portfolio securities decline.
 
The value of call options sold by a Fund will be affected by, among other factors, changes in the value of underlying securities (including those comprising an index), changes in the dividend rates of underlying securities (including those comprising an index), changes in interest rates, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the stock market and underlying securities and the remaining time to an option’s expiration. The value of an option also may be adversely affected if the market for the option is reduced or becomes less liquid. The seller of an option generally has no control over the time when it may be required to fulfill its obligation as a seller of the option. Once an option seller has received an exercise notice, it cannot effect a closing purchase transaction in order to terminate its obligation under the option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price.
 
The hours of trading for options may not conform to the hours during which the securities held by a Fund are traded. To the extent that the options markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that may not be reflected in the options markets. In addition, a Fund’s options transactions will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities on which the options are traded. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may order the liquidation of positions found to be in excess of these limits, and it may impose other sanctions that could adversely affect a Fund engaging in options transactions.
 
 If a put or call option purchased by a Fund is not sold when it has remaining value, and if the market price of the underlying security or index remains equal to or greater than the exercise price (in the case of a put), or remains less than or equal to the exercise price (in the case of a call), a Fund will lose its entire investment in the option. Also, where a put or call option on a particular security or index is purchased to hedge against price movements in a related security or index, the price of the put or call option may move more or less than the price of the related security or index. Furthermore, if trading restrictions or suspensions are imposed on the options markets, a Fund may be unable to close out a position. Similarly, if restrictions on exercise were imposed, a Fund might be unable to exercise an option it has purchased. Except to the extent that a call option on an index or ETF sold by a Fund is covered by an option on the same index or ETF purchased by a Fund, movements in the index or ETF may result in a loss to a Fund; however, such losses may be mitigated by changes in the value of a Fund’s securities during the period the option was outstanding (based, in part, on the extent of correlation (if any) between the performance of the index or ETF and the performance of a Fund’s portfolio securities).
 
Foreign Currency Options. A Fund may buy or sell put and call options on foreign currencies in various circumstances, including, but not limited to, as a hedge against changes in the value of the U.S. dollar (or another currency) in relation to a foreign currency in which a Fund’s securities may be denominated or to cross-hedge or in an attempt to increase the total return when the Adviser anticipates that the currency will appreciate or depreciate in value. In addition, a Fund may buy or sell put and call options on foreign currencies either on exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. A put option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell a foreign currency at the exercise price until the option expires. A call option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to purchase the currency at the exercise price until the option expires. Currency options traded on U.S. or other exchanges may be subject to position limits, which may limit the ability of a Fund to reduce foreign currency risk using such options.
 
 
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Option Combinations.  A Fund may combine options transactions, which combinations may be in the form of option spreads or option collars. Put spreads and collars are designed to protect against a decline in value of a security a Fund owns. A collar involves the purchase of a put and the simultaneous selling of a call on the same security at a higher strike price. The put protects the investor from a decline in the price of the security below the put’s strike price. The call means that the investor will not benefit from increases in the price of the security beyond the call’s strike price. In a put spread, an investor purchases a put and simultaneously sells a put on the same security at a lower strike price. This combination protects the investor against a decline in the price down to the lower strike price. The premium received for selling the call (in the case of a collar) or selling the put (in the case of a put spread) offsets, in whole or in part, the premium paid to purchase the put.
 
In a call spread, an investor purchases a call and simultaneously sells a call on the same security, with the call sold having a higher strike price than the call purchased. The purchased call is designed to provide exposure to a potential increase in the value of a security an investor owns. The premium received for selling the call offsets, in part, the premium paid to purchase the corresponding call, but it also means that the investor will not benefit from increases in the price of the security beyond the sold call’s strike price.
 
A Fund may sell straddles (covered or uncovered) consisting of a combination of a call and a put sold on the same underlying security. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet a Fund’s immediate obligations. A Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, a Fund will also segregate liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”
 
Futures Contracts.  A futures contract is a bilateral agreement to buy or sell a security (or deliver a cash settlement price, in the case of a contract relating to an index or otherwise not calling for physical delivery at the end of trading in the contracts) for a set price in the future.  Futures contracts are designated by boards of trade that have been designated “contracts markets” by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”).  No purchase price is paid or received when the contract is entered into.  Instead, a Fund, upon entering into a futures contract (and to maintain a Fund’s open positions in futures contracts), would be required to deposit with its custodian in a segregated account in the name of the futures broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities, suitable money market instruments, or liquid, high-grade debt securities, known as “initial margin.”  The margin required for a particular futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded, and may be significantly modified from time to time by the exchange during the term of the contract.  Futures contracts are customarily purchased and sold on margin that may range upward from less than 5% of the value of the contract being traded.  By using futures contracts as a risk management technique, given the greater liquidity in the futures market than in the cash market, it may be possible to accomplish certain results more quickly and with lower transaction costs.
 
If the price of an open futures contract changes (by increase in the case of a sale or by decrease in the case of a purchase) so that the loss on the futures contract reaches a point at which the margin on deposit does not satisfy margin requirements, the broker will require an increase in the margin.  However, if the value of a position increases because of favorable price changes in the futures contract so that the margin deposit exceeds the required margin, the broker will pay the excess to a Fund.  These subsequent payments, called “variation margin,” to and from the futures broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying assets fluctuate, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as “marking to the market.”  A Fund expects to earn interest income on their initial and variation margin deposits.
 
A Fund will incur brokerage fees when they purchase and sell futures contracts.  Positions taken in the futures markets are not normally held until delivery or cash settlement is required, but are instead liquidated through offsetting transactions that may result in a gain or a loss.  While futures positions taken by a Fund will usually be liquidated in this manner, a Fund may instead make or take delivery of underlying securities whenever it appears economically advantageous for a Fund to do so.  A clearing organization associated with the exchange on which futures are traded assumes responsibility for closing out transactions and guarantees that as between the clearing members of an exchange, the sale and purchase obligations will be performed with regard to all positions that remain open at the termination of the contract.
 
 
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Securities Index Futures Contracts. Purchases or sales of securities index futures contracts may be used in an attempt to protect a Fund’s current or intended investments from broad fluctuations in securities prices.  A securities index futures contract does not require the physical delivery of securities, but merely provides for profits and losses resulting from changes in the market value of the contract to be credited or debited at the close of each trading day to the respective accounts of the parties to the contract.  On the contract’s expiration date a final cash settlement occurs and the futures positions are simply closed out.  Changes in the market value of a particular index futures contract reflect changes in the specified index of securities on which the future is based.
 
By establishing an appropriate “short” position in index futures, a Fund may also seek to protect the value of its portfolio against an overall decline in the market for such securities.  Alternatively, in anticipation of a generally rising market, a Fund can seek to avoid losing the benefit of apparently low current prices by establishing a “long” position in securities index futures and later liquidating that position as particular securities are acquired.  To the extent that these hedging strategies are successful, a Fund will be affected to a lesser degree by adverse overall market price movements than would otherwise be the case.
 
Options on Futures Contracts. A Fund may purchase exchange-traded call and put options on futures contracts and sell exchange-traded call options on futures contracts.  These options are traded on exchanges that are licensed and regulated by the CFTC for the purpose of options trading.  A call option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to purchase a futures contract (assume a “long” position) at a specified exercise price at any time before the option expires.  A put option gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to sell a futures contract (assume a “short” position), for a specified exercise price at any time before the option expires.
 
A Fund may sell options on futures contracts that are “covered.”  A Fund will be considered “covered” with respect to a put option it has sold if, so long as it is obligated as seller of the put, a Fund segregates with its custodian cash, U.S. government securities or liquid securities at all times equal to or greater than the aggregate exercise price of the puts it has sold (less any related margin deposited with the futures broker).  A Fund will be considered “covered” with respect to a call option it has sold on a debt security future if, so long as it is obligated as a seller of the call, a Fund owns a security deliverable under the futures contract.  A Fund will be considered “covered” with respect to a call option it has sold on a securities index future if a Fund owns securities the price changes of which are, in the opinion of the Adviser, expected to replicate substantially the movement of the index upon which the futures contract is based.
 
Upon the exercise of a call option, the seller of the option is obligated to sell the futures contract (to deliver a “long” position to the option holder) at the option exercise price, which will presumably be lower than the current market price of the contract in the futures market.  Upon exercise of a put, the seller of the option is obligated to purchase the futures contract (deliver a “short” position to the option holder) at the option exercise price, which will presumably be higher than the current market price of the contract in the futures market.  When the holder of an option exercises it and assumes a long futures position, in the case of a call, or a short futures position, in the case of a put, its gain will be credited to its futures margin account, while the loss suffered by the seller of the option will be debited to its account and must be immediately paid by the seller.  However, as with the trading of futures, most participants in the options markets do not seek to realize their gains or losses by exercise of their option rights.  Instead, the holder of an option will usually realize a gain or loss by buying or selling an offsetting option at a market price that will reflect an increase or a decrease from the premium originally paid.
 
If a Fund sells options on futures contracts, a Fund will receive a premium but will assume a risk of adverse movement in the price of the underlying futures contract comparable to that involved in holding a futures position.  If the option is not exercised, a Fund will realize a gain in the amount of the premium, which may partially offset unfavorable changes in the value of securities held in or to be acquired for a Fund.  If the option is exercised, a Fund will incur a loss in the option transaction, which will be reduced by the amount of the premium it has received, but that will offset any favorable changes in the value of its portfolio securities or, in the case of a put, lower prices of securities it intends to acquire.
 
 
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Options on futures contracts can be used by a Fund to hedge substantially the same risks as might be addressed by the direct purchase or sale of the underlying futures contracts.  If a Fund purchases an option on a futures contract, it may obtain benefits similar to those that would result if it held the futures position itself.  Purchases of options on futures contracts may present less risk in hedging than the purchase and sale of the underlying futures contracts since the potential loss is limited to the amount of the premium plus related transaction costs.
 
The purchase of put options on futures contracts may be used as a means of hedging a Fund’s portfolio against a general decline in market prices.  The purchase of a call option on a futures contract may represent a means of hedging a Fund’s portfolio against a market advance when a Fund is fully invested.
 
The selling of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against declining prices of the underlying securities.  If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, a Fund will retain the full amount of the option premium, which provides a partial hedge against any decline that may have occurred in the value of a Fund’s holdings of securities.  The selling of a put option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a futures contract in that it hedges against an increase in the price of securities a Fund intends to acquire.  However, the hedge is limited to the amount of premium received for selling the put.
 
Hedging. A Fund may engage in an ongoing hedging strategy.  Hedging is a means of transferring risk that an investor does not wish to assume during an uncertain market environment. A Fund may enter into these transactions: (a) to hedge against changes in the market value of portfolio securities and against changes in the market value of securities intended to be purchased, (b) to close out or offset existing positions, (c) to manage the duration of a portfolio’s fixed income investments, or (d) to enhance returns.

Hedging activity in a Fund may involve the use of derivatives including, but not limited to, buying or selling (writing) put or call options on stocks, shares of exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) or stock indexes, buying ETFs or other investment companies that engage in hedging strategies, entering into stock index futures contracts or buying or selling options on stock index futures contracts or financial futures contracts, such as futures contracts on U.S. Treasury securities and interest related indices, and options on financial futures, or purchasing foreign currency forward contracts or options on foreign currency. A Fund will buy or sell options on stock index futures traded on a national exchange or board of trade and options on securities and on stock indexes traded on national securities exchanges or through private transactions directly with a broker-dealer. A Fund may hedge a portion of its portfolio by selling stock index futures contracts or purchasing puts on these contracts to limit exposure to an actual or anticipated market decline. A Fund may also hedge against fluctuations in currency exchange rates, in connection with its investments in foreign securities by purchasing foreign forward currency exchange contracts and/or options on foreign currency.

A notice on behalf of the Trust has been filed with the National Futures Association claiming an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission promulgated thereunder, with respect to the Trust's operation. Accordingly, a Fund is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator.

Foreign Securities

Foreign securities include U.S. dollar-denominated and non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.  A Fund may invest directly in foreign equity securities traded directly on U.S. exchanges, foreign exchanges, over-the-counter or in the form of American Depositary Receipts.  A Fund may also invest in foreign currency-denominated fixed-income securities.  Investing in securities issued by companies whose principal business activities are outside the United States may involve significant risks not present in domestic investments.  Many of the risks are more pronounced for investments in developing or emerging market countries, or countries whose markets are becoming open, or have only recently opened, to private investment, foreign investment or both.

 
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American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). ADRs provide a method whereby a Fund may invest in securities issued by companies whose principal business activities are outside the United States.  ADRs are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company evidencing ownership of the underlying securities, and may be issued as sponsored or unsponsored programs.  In sponsored programs, an issuer has made arrangements to have its securities trade in the form of ADRs.  In unsponsored programs, the issuer may not be directly involved in the creation of the program.  Although regulatory requirements with respect to sponsored and unsponsored programs are generally similar, in some cases it may be easier to obtain financial information from an issuer that has participated in the creation of a sponsored program.  ADRs are subject to many of the risks affecting foreign investments generally, except for those specific to trading securities on foreign exchanges.

Political and Economic Factors. Foreign investments involve risks unique to the local political, economic, and regulatory structures in place, as well as the potential for social instability, military unrest, or diplomatic developments that could prove adverse to the interests of U.S. investors. Individual foreign economies can differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, and balance of payments position. In addition, significant external political and economic risks currently affect some foreign countries. War and terrorism affect many countries. Many countries throughout the world are dependent on a healthy U.S. economy or economies elsewhere around the world (e.g., Europe), and are adversely affected when the U.S. or other world economies weaken or their markets decline.

Government Action.  Governments in certain foreign countries continue to participate to a significant degree, through ownership interest or regulation, in their respective economies. Action by these governments could have a significant effect on market prices of securities and payment of dividends. The economies of many foreign countries are heavily dependent upon international trade and are accordingly affected by protective trade barriers and economic conditions of their trading partners. The enactment by these trading partners of protectionist trade legislation could have a significant adverse effect upon the securities markets of such countries.

Foreign Currencies; Currency Fluctuations. A Fund’s investments in foreign securities may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. For securities valued in foreign currencies, a change in the value of any such currency against the U.S. dollar will result in a corresponding change in the U.S. dollar value of a Fund’s assets denominated in that currency. Such changes will also affect a Fund’s income and may affect the income of companies in which a Fund invests. Generally, when a given currency appreciates against the U.S. dollar (the U.S. dollar weakens), the value of a Fund’s securities denominated in that currency will rise. When a given currency depreciates against the U.S. dollar (the U.S. dollar strengthens), the value of a Fund’s securities denominated in that currency will decline.  Countries with managed currencies that are maintained at artificial levels to the U.S. dollar rather than at levels determined by the market may experience sudden and large adjustments in the currency which, in turn, can have a disruptive and negative effect on foreign investors.  Similarly, a Fund may be adversely affected by holding securities in foreign currencies that are not readily convertible into U.S. dollars.

Potential Adverse Changes.   With respect to certain foreign countries, especially developing and emerging ones, there is the possibility of adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, limitations on the removal of funds or other assets, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments which could affect investments by U.S. persons in those countries.

Information and Supervision. There is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies comparable to reports and ratings that are published about companies in the United States. Foreign companies are also generally not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices, and requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. It also is often more difficult to keep currently informed of corporate actions that affect the prices of portfolio securities.

Market Characteristics. Foreign securities markets are generally not as developed or efficient as, and may be more volatile and have less volume and liquidity than, those in the United States. Securities may trade at price/earnings multiples higher than comparable U.S. securities and such levels may not be sustainable. Commissions on foreign securities trades are generally higher than commissions on U.S. exchanges, and while there are an increasing number of overseas securities markets that have adopted a system of negotiated rates, a number are still subject to an established schedule of minimum commission rates. There is generally less government supervision and regulation of foreign securities exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the U.S. Moreover, settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets. Such differences include delays beyond periods customary in the U.S. and practices, such as delivery of securities prior to receipt of payment, which increase the likelihood of a "failed settlement." Failed settlements can result in losses to a Fund.

 
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Investment and Repatriation Restrictions. Foreign investment in the securities markets of certain foreign countries is restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions limit and, at times, preclude investment in such countries and increase the cost and expenses of a Fund. Investments by foreign investors are subject to a variety of restrictions in many developing countries. These restrictions may take the form of prior governmental approval, limits on the amount or type of securities held by foreigners, and limits on the types of companies in which foreigners may invest. Additional or different restrictions may be imposed at any time by these or other countries in which a Fund invests. In addition, the repatriation of both investment income and capital from several foreign countries is restricted and controlled under certain regulations, including in some cases the need for certain government consents.

Taxes.  The dividends and interest payable on foreign portfolio securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, thus reducing the net amount of income available for distribution to a Fund’s shareholders. In addition, some governments may impose a tax on purchases by foreign investors of certain securities that trade in their country.

Depositary Receipts. A Fund’s investments may include securities of foreign issuers in the form of sponsored or unsponsored ADRs, Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) and European Depositary Receipts (EDRs). ADRs are depositary receipts typically issued by a United State bank or trust company which evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation. EDRs and GDRs are typically issued by foreign banks or trust companies, although they also may be issued by United States banks or trust companies, and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by either a foreign or a United States corporation. Generally, depositary receipts in registered form are designed for use in the United States securities market and depositary receipts in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the United States Depositary receipts may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities into which they may be converted. Ownership of unsponsored depositary receipts may not entitle a Fund to financial or other reports from the issuer of the underlying security, to which it would be entitled as the owner of sponsored depositary receipts.

Convertible Securities.  Although the equity investments of a Fund consist primarily of common and preferred stocks, a Fund may buy securities convertible into common stock if, for example, the Adviser believes that a company’s convertible securities are undervalued in the market.  Convertible securities eligible for purchase by a Fund include convertible bonds, convertible preferred stocks, and warrants.  A warrant is an instrument issued by a corporation that gives the holder the right to subscribe to a specific amount of the corporation’s capital stock at a set price for a specified period of time.  Warrants do not represent ownership of the underlying securities, but only the right to buy the securities. The prices of warrants do not necessarily move parallel to the prices of underlying securities. Warrants may be considered speculative in that they have no voting rights, pay no dividends, and have no rights with respect to the assets of a corporation issuing them.  Warrant positions will not be used to increase the leverage of a Fund; consequently, warrant positions are generally accompanied by cash positions equivalent to the required exercise amount.  A Fund’s ability to invest in warrants may be limited by a Fund’s investment restrictions.
 
Real Estate Securities.  A Fund will not invest in real estate (including mortgage loans and limited partnership interests), but may invest in readily marketable securities issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests therein.  A Fund may also invest in readily marketable interests in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”).  REITs are generally publicly traded on the national stock exchanges and in the over-the-counter market and have varying degrees of liquidity.  Investments in real estate securities are subject to risks inherent in the real estate market, including risk related to changes interest rates.
 
U.S. Government Securities.  A Fund may invest a portion of the portfolio in U.S. government securities, defined to be U.S. government obligations such as U.S. Treasury notes, U.S. Treasury bonds, and U.S. Treasury bills, obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government such as Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) as well as obligations of U.S. government authorities, agencies and instrumentalities such as Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), Federal Farm Credit Bank (“FFCB”), Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), Student Loan Marketing Association (“SLMA”), and The Tennessee Valley Authority.  U.S. government securities may be acquired subject to repurchase agreements.  While obligations of some U.S. government sponsored entities are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government (e.g. GNMA), several are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. government (e.g. FNMA, FHLMC), and still others are supported only by the credit of the issuer itself (e.g. SLMA, FFCB).  No assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support to U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities in the future, other than as set forth above, since it is not obligated to do so by law.  The guarantee of the U.S. government does not extend to the yield or value of a Fund’s shares.
 
 
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Foreign Government Obligations. A Fund may invest in short-term obligations of foreign sovereign governments or of their agencies, instrumentalities, authorities or political subdivisions. These securities may be denominated in United States dollars or in another currency.
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities. A Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities, such as those issued by GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC or certain foreign issuers. Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or indirect participations in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans secured by real property. The mortgages backing these securities include, among other mortgage instruments, conventional 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, graduated payment mortgages and adjustable rate mortgages. The government or the issuing agency typically guarantees the payment of interest and principal of these securities. However, the guarantees do not extend to the securities’ yield or value, which are likely to vary inversely with fluctuations in interest rates, nor do the guarantees extend to the yield or value of a Fund’s shares. These securities generally are “pass-through” instruments, through which the holders receive a share of all interest and principal payments from the mortgages underlying the securities, net of certain fees.

Yields on pass-through securities are typically quoted by investment dealers and vendors based on the maturity of the underlying instruments and the associated average life assumption. The average life of pass-through pools varies with the maturities of the underlying mortgage loans. A pool’s term may be shortened by unscheduled or early payments of principal on the underlying mortgages. The occurrence of mortgage prepayments is affected by various factors, including the level of interest rates, general economic conditions, the location, scheduled maturity and age of the mortgage and other social and demographic conditions. Because prepayment rates of individual pools vary widely, it is not possible to predict accurately the average life of a particular pool. For pools of fixed-rate 30-year mortgages in a stable interest rate environment, a common industry practice in the U.S. has been to assume that prepayments will result in a 12-year average life, although it may vary depending on various factors. At present, pools, particularly those with loans with other maturities or different characteristics, are priced on an assumption of average life determined for each pool. In periods of falling interest rates, the rate of prepayment tends to increase, thereby shortening the actual average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. Conversely, in periods of rising rates the rate of prepayment tends to decrease, thereby lengthening the actual average life of the pool. However, these effects may not be present, or may differ in degree, if the mortgage loans in the pools have adjustable interest rates or other special payment terms, such as a prepayment charge. Actual prepayment experience may cause the yield of mortgage-backed securities to differ from the assumed average life yield. Reinvestment of prepayments may occur at higher or lower interest rates than the original investment, thus affecting a Fund’s yield.

The rate of interest on mortgage-backed securities is lower than the interest rates paid on the mortgages included in the underlying pool due to the annual fees paid to the servicer of the mortgage pool for passing through monthly payments to certificate holders and to any guarantor, such as GNMA, and due to any yield retained by the issuer. Actual yield to the holder may vary from the coupon rate, even if adjustable, if the mortgage-backed securities are purchased or traded in the secondary market at a premium or discount. In addition, there is normally some delay between the time the issuer receives mortgage payments from the servicer and the time the issuer makes the payments on the mortgage-backed securities, and this delay reduces the effective yield to the holder of such securities.

Asset-Backed Securities. A Fund may invest in asset-backed securities, which represent participations in, or are secured by and payable from, assets such as motor vehicle installment sales, installment loan contracts, leases of various types of real and personal property and receivables from revolving credit (credit card) agreements. Such assets are securitized through the use of trusts and special purpose corporations. Payments or distributions of principal and interest may be guaranteed up to certain amounts and for a certain time period by a letter of credit or a pool insurance policy issued by a financial institution unaffiliated with the trust or corporation.

 
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Asset-backed securities present certain risks that are not presented by other securities in which a Fund may invest. Automobile receivables generally are secured by automobiles. Most issuers of automobile receivables permit the loan servicers to retain possession of the underlying obligations. If the servicer were to sell these obligations to another party, there is a risk that the purchaser would acquire an interest superior to that of the holders of the asset-backed securities. In addition, because of the large number of vehicles involved in a typical issuance and technical requirements under state laws, the trustee for the holders of the automobile receivables may not have a proper security interest in the underlying automobiles. Therefore, there is the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities. Credit card receivables are generally unsecured, and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give such debtors the right to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards, thereby reducing the balance due. In addition, there is no assurance that the security interest in the collateral can be realized.

Structured Notes, Bonds and Debentures. A Fund may invest in structured notes, bonds and debentures. Typically, the value of the principal and/or interest on these instruments is determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies, interest rates, commodities, indexes or other financial indicators (the “Reference”) or the relevant change in two or more References. The interest rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference. The terms of the structured securities may provide that in certain circumstances no principal is due at maturity and, therefore, may result in the loss of a Fund’s entire investment. The value of structured securities may move in the same or the opposite direction as the value of the Reference, so that appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, the change in interest rate or the value of the security at maturity may be a multiple of the change in the value of the Reference so that the security may be more or less volatile than the Reference, depending on the multiple. Consequently, structured securities may entail a greater degree of market risk and volatility than other types of debt obligations.

Assignments and Participations. A Fund may invest in assignments of and participations in loans issued by banks and other financial institutions.

When a Fund purchases assignments from lending financial institutions, a Fund will acquire direct rights against the borrower on the loan. However, since assignments are generally arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and potential assignors, the rights and obligations acquired by a Fund as the purchaser of an assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the assigning lender.

Participations in loans will typically result in a Fund having a contractual relationship with the lending financial institution, not the borrower. A Fund would have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing a participation, a Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, and a Fund may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased a participation. As a result, a Fund purchasing a participation will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the participation, a Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.

A Fund may have difficulty disposing of assignments and participations because there is no liquid market for such securities. The lack of a liquid secondary market will have an adverse impact on the value of such securities and on a Fund’s ability to dispose of particular assignments or participations when necessary to meet a Fund’s liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event, such as a deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower. The lack of a liquid market for assignments and participations also may make it more difficult for a Fund to assign a value to these securities for purposes of valuing a Fund’s portfolio and calculating its net asset value.

A Fund may invest in fixed and floating rate loans (“Loans”) arranged through private negotiations between a foreign government (a “Borrower”) and one or more financial institutions (“Lenders”). The majority of a Fund’s investments in Loans are expected to be in the form of participations in Loans (“Participations”) and assignments of portions of Loans from third parties (“Assignments”). Participations typically will result in a Fund having a contractual relationship only with the Lender, not with the Borrower. A Fund will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the Lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the Lender of the payments from the Borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, a Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the Borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the Loan, nor any rights of set-off against the Borrower, and a Fund may not directly benefit from any collateral supporting the Loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, a Fund will assume the credit risk of both the Borrower and the Lender that is selling the Participation. In the event of the insolvency of the Lender selling a Participation, a Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the Lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the Lender and the Borrower.
 
 
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When a Fund purchases Assignments from Lenders, a Fund will acquire direct rights against the Borrower on the Loan. However, since Assignments are generally arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and potential assignors, the rights and obligations acquired by a Fund as the purchaser of an Assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the assigning Lender.

There are risks involved in investing in Participations and Assignments. A Fund may have difficulty disposing of them because there is no liquid market for such securities. The lack of a liquid secondary market will have an adverse impact on the value of such securities and on a Fund’s ability to dispose of particular Participations or Assignments when necessary to meet a Fund’s liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event, such as a deterioration in the creditworthiness of the Borrower. The lack of a liquid market for Participations and Assignments also may make it more difficult for a Fund to assign a value to these securities for purposes of valuing a Fund’s portfolio and calculating its net asset value.
 
Corporate Debt Securities.  A Fund’s fixed income investments may include corporate, municipal or other government debt securities.  Corporate and municipal debt obligations purchased by a Fund may be any credit quality, maturity or yield.  Accordingly, a Fund’s debt securities may include “investment grade” securities (those rated at least Baa by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), BBB by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) or Fitch Investors Service, Inc. (“Fitch”) or, if not rated, of equivalent quality in the Adviser’s opinion.  In addition, a Fund’s debt securities may include lower-rated debt securities including, without limitation, junk bonds.  Debt obligations rated Baa by Moody’s or BBB by S&P, or Fitch may be considered speculative and are subject to risks of non-payment of interest and principal.  Debt obligations rated lower than Baa by Moody’s or lower than BBB by S&P or Fitch are generally considered speculative and subject to significant risks of non-payment of interest and principal.  Descriptions of the quality ratings of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch are contained in this SAI.  While the Adviser utilizes the ratings of various credit rating services as one factor in establishing creditworthiness, it relies primarily upon its own analysis of factors establishing creditworthiness.
 
Money Market Instruments.  A Fund may invest in money market instruments including U.S. government obligations or corporate debt obligations (including those subject to repurchase agreements), provided that they are eligible for purchase by a Fund.  Money market instruments also may include Banker’s Acceptances and Certificates of Deposit of domestic branches of U.S. banks, Commercial Paper, and Variable Amount Demand Master Notes (“Master Notes”).  Banker’s Acceptances are time drafts drawn on and “accepted” by a bank.  When a bank “accepts” such a time draft, it assumes liability for its payment.  When a Fund acquires a Banker’s Acceptance, the bank that “accepted” the time draft is liable for payment of interest and principal when due.  The Banker’s Acceptance carries the full faith and credit of such bank.  A Certificate of Deposit (“CD”) is an unsecured, interest bearing debt obligation of a bank.  Commercial Paper is an unsecured, short-term debt obligation of a bank, corporation, or other borrower.  Maturities of Commercial Paper generally range from 2 to 270 days and are usually sold on a discounted basis rather than as an interest-bearing instrument.  A Fund will invest in Commercial Paper only if it is rated in one of the top two rating categories by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, or if not rated, of equivalent quality in the Adviser’s opinion.  Commercial Paper may include Master Notes of the same quality.  Master Notes are unsecured obligations which are redeemable upon demand of the holder and which permit the investment of fluctuating amounts at varying rates of interest.  Master Notes are acquired by a Fund only through the Master Note program of a Fund’s custodian bank, acting as administrator thereof.  The Adviser will monitor, on a continuous basis, the earnings power, cash flow, and other liquidity ratios of the issuer of a Master Note held by a Fund.
 
 
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ETFs.   A Fund may invest in Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”).  An ETF is a fund that holds a portfolio of common stocks or bonds designed to track the performance of a securities index or sector of an index.  ETFs are traded on a securities exchange based on their market value.  An ETF portfolio holds the same stocks or bonds as the index it tracks, so its market price reflects the value of the index at any given time. ETFs are registered investment companies and incur fees and expenses such as operating expenses, licensing fees, registration fees, trustees fees, and marketing expenses, and ETF shareholders, such as a Fund, pay their proportionate share of these expenses. Your cost of investing in a Fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs.  By investing in a Fund, you will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying ETFs in which a Fund invests in addition to a Fund's direct fees and expenses.
 
Unit Investment Trusts. A unit investment trust, commonly referred to as a UIT, is one of three basic types of investment companies. The other two types are mutual funds and closed-end funds. A unit investment trust is a registered investment company that buys and holds a generally fixed portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. "Units" in the trust are sold to investors (unitholders) who receive a share of principal and dividends (or interest). A UIT has a stated date for termination that varies according to the investments held in its portfolio. A UIT investing in long-term bonds may remain outstanding for 20 to 30 years. UITs that invest in stocks may seek to capture capital appreciation over a period of a year or a few years. When these trusts are dissolved, proceeds from the securities are either paid to unitholders or reinvested in another trust. A UIT does not actively trade its investment portfolio. That is, a UIT buys a relatively fixed portfolio of securities (for example, five, ten, or twenty specific stocks or bonds), and holds them with little or no change for the life of the UIT. Because the investment portfolio of a UIT generally is fixed, investors know more or less what they are investing in for the duration of their investment. Investors will find the portfolio securities held by the UIT listed in its prospectus.
 
Repurchase Agreements.  A Fund may invest in repurchase agreements.  A repurchase agreement is a short term investment in which the purchaser acquires ownership of a U.S. government security and the seller agrees to repurchase the security at a future time at a set price, thereby determining the yield during the purchaser’s holding period.  Any repurchase transaction in which a Fund engages will require full collateralization of the seller’s obligation during the entire term of the repurchase agreement.  In the event of a bankruptcy or other default of the seller, a Fund could experience both delays in liquidating the underlying security and losses in value.
 
Reverse Repurchase Agreements.  A Fund may also be involved with reverse repurchase agreements.  Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which a Fund is the seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed as a type of borrowing by a Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks because a Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price, regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase.
 
Illiquid Investments.  A Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which are investments that cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the prices at which they are valued.  Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (“Trustees”), the Adviser determines the liquidity of a Fund’s investments, and through reports from the Adviser, the Trustees monitor investments in illiquid instruments.  In determining the liquidity of a Fund’s investments, the Adviser may consider various factors including (1) the frequency of trades and quotations; (2) the number of dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market; (4) the nature of the security (including any demand or tender features); and (5) the nature of the marketplace for trades (including the ability to assign or offset a Fund’s rights and obligations relating to the investment).  If through a change in values, net assets, or other circumstances, a Fund were in a position where more than 15% of its net assets were invested in illiquid securities, a Fund may take appropriate steps to protect a Fund’s liquidity as deemed necessary or advisable by a Fund.  A Fund, through its Fair Value Committee, values illiquid securities using its fair value procedures (described below) but there can be no assurance that (i) a Fund will determine fair value for a private investment accurately; (ii) that a Fund will be able to sell private securities for the fair value determined by a Fund; or (iii) that a Fund will be able to sell such securities at all.  Investment in illiquid securities poses risks of potential delays in resale and uncertainty in valuation.  Limitations on resale may have an adverse effect on the marketability of portfolio securities and a Fund may be unable to dispose of illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable prices.
 
 
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Private Securities Transactions.  In general, securities purchased in private transactions are legally restricted as to resale.  A Fund’s investments in private placements will be subject to a number of risks because the securities will be illiquid securities for which there is no public market.  Illiquid securities are subject to risks of potential delays in resale and uncertainty in valuation.    In addition, as noted under “Illiquid Securities” above, if at any time more than 15% of a Fund’s net assets are invested in illiquid securities, a Fund may take appropriate steps to protect a Fund’s liquidity as deemed necessary or advisable by a Fund.  In such a case, a Fund may seek to sell private securities in its portfolio prematurely at prices below what the Adviser believes to be the securities’ fair value.
 
Restricted Securities.  Within its limitation on investment in illiquid securities and a Fund’s private investments, a Fund may purchase restricted securities that generally can be sold in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the federal securities laws, or in a registered public offering.  Where registration is required, a Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time it decides to seek registration and the time a Fund may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement.  If during such a period adverse market conditions were to develop, a Fund might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of the security.  A Fund values restricted securities under fair value procedures described above under “Illiquid Securities” and as described in the section entitled “Investing in a Fund – Determining a Fund’s Net Asset Value” of the Prospectus.
 
Forward Commitment & When-Issued Securities.  A Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or for settlement at a future date if a Fund holds sufficient assets to meet the purchase price.  In such purchase transactions, a Fund will not accrue interest on the purchased security until the actual settlement.  Similarly, if a security is sold for a forward date, a Fund will accrue the interest until the settlement of the sale.  When-issued security purchases and forward commitments have a higher degree of risk of price movement before settlement due to the extended time period between the execution and settlement of the purchase or sale.  As a result, the exposure to the counterparty of the purchase or sale is increased.  Although a Fund would generally purchase securities on a forward commitment or when-issued basis with the intention of taking delivery, a Fund may sell such a security prior to the settlement date if the Adviser felt such action was appropriate.  In such a case, a Fund could incur a short-term gain or loss.
 
Short Sales of Securities.  A Fund may make short sales, which are transactions in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the market value of that security.  To complete a short sale transaction, a Fund will borrow the security from a broker-dealer, which generally involves the payment of a premium and transaction costs.  A Fund then sells the borrowed security to a buyer in the market.  A Fund will then cover the short position by buying shares in the market either (i) at its discretion; or (ii) when called by the broker-dealer lender.  Until the security is replaced, a Fund is required to pay the broker-dealer lender any dividends or interest that accrue during the period of the loan.  In addition, the net proceeds of the short sale will be retained by the broker to the extent necessary to meet regulatory or other requirements, until the short position is closed out.
 
A Fund will incur a loss as a result of the short sale if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which a Fund replaces the borrowed security.  A Fund will realize a gain if the security declines in price between those dates.  The amount of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by the amount of the premium, dividends, interest or expenses a Fund may be required to pay in connection with a short sale.  When a Fund makes a short sale, a Fund will segregate liquid assets (such as cash, U.S. government securities, or equity securities) on a Fund’s books and/or in a segregated account at a Fund’s custodian in an amount sufficient to cover the current value of the securities to be replaced as well as any dividends, interest and/or transaction costs due to the broker-dealer lender.  In determining the amount to be segregated, any securities that have been sold short by a Fund will be marked to market daily.  To the extent the market price of the security sold short increases and more assets are required to meet a Fund’s short sale obligations, additional assets will be segregated to ensure adequate coverage of a Fund’s short position obligations.
 
In addition, a Fund may make short sales “against the box” i.e., when a Fund sells a security short when a Fund has segregated securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (or securities convertible or exchangeable into such securities) and will hold such securities while the short sale is outstanding.  A Fund will incur transaction costs, including interest, in connection with opening, maintaining, and closing short sales against the box.
 
 
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Lending of Portfolio Securities.  In order to generate additional income, a Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount up to 33% of total Fund assets to broker-dealers, major banks, or other recognized domestic institutional borrowers of securities that the Adviser has determined are creditworthy under guidelines established by the Trustees.  In determining whether a Fund will lend securities, the Adviser will consider all relevant facts and circumstances.  A Fund may not lend securities to any company affiliated with the Adviser.  Each loan of securities will be collateralized by cash, securities or letters of credit.  A Fund might experience a loss if the borrower defaults on the loan.
 
The borrower at all times during the loan must maintain with a Fund cash or cash equivalent collateral, or provide to a Fund an irrevocable letter of credit equal in value to at least 100% of the value of the securities loaned.  While the loan is outstanding, the borrower will pay a Fund any interest paid on the loaned securities, and a Fund may invest the cash collateral to earn additional income.  Alternatively, a Fund may receive an agreed-upon amount of interest income from the borrower who has delivered equivalent collateral or a letter of credit.  It is anticipated that a Fund may share with the borrower some of the income received on the collateral for the loan or a Fund will be paid a premium for the loan.  Loans are subject to termination at the option of a Fund or the borrower at any time.  A Fund may pay reasonable administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan, and may pay a negotiated portion of the income earned on the cash to the borrower or placing broker.  As with other extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially.
 
Temporary Defensive Positions.  A Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with a Fund’s principal investment strategies in an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions.  During such an unusual set of circumstances, a Fund may hold up to 100% of its portfolio in cash or cash equivalent positions.  When a Fund takes a temporary defensive position, a Fund may not be able to achieve its investment objective.
 
Lack of DiversificationThe Funds are each a non-diversified Fund, which means that it has not made an election to be a “diversified” investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).  Many mutual funds elect to be “diversified” funds that, as to 75% of their assets, cannot invest more than 5% of their assets in any one security at any given time.  A non-diversified fund is not subject to this limitation, and so it can hold a relatively small number of securities in its portfolio.  Even a non-diversified fund has to have some diversification for tax purposes, though.  Under the tax code, all mutual funds are required, at the end of each quarter of the taxable year, to have (i) at least 50% of the market value of the Fund’s total assets be invested in cash, U.S. government securities, the securities of other regulated investment companies and other securities, limited with respect to any one issuer limited for the purposes of this calculation to an amount not greater than (A) 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets or (B) 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its total assets be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. government securities or the securities of other regulated investment companies).
 
Subject to the requirements of the tax code and each Fund’s investment restrictions (see description below under “Investment Restrictions”), these Funds may make significant investments in the securities of a particular issuer, select companies in a particular industry, or select companies in a sector within a particular industry.  Such a concentration of Fund investments exposes each non-diversified Fund to additional risks, and greater potential for significant share price fluctuation.  These Funds may or may not have a diversified portfolio of investments at any given time, and may have large amounts of assets invested in a very small number of companies, industries or securities.  Such lack of diversification substantially increases market risks and the risk of loss associated with an investment in these Funds, because the value of each security will have a greater impact on the Fund’s performance and the value of each shareholder’s investment.  When the value of a security in a non-diversified fund falls, it may have a greater impact on the Fund than it would have in a diversified fund.
 
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

Fundamental Restrictions.  Each Fund has adopted the following “fundamental restrictions,” which cannot be changed without approval by holders of a majority of the out­stand­ing voting shares of a Fund.  A “majority” for this pur­pose means the lesser of (i) 67% of a Fund’s outstanding shares repre­sented in person or by proxy at a meeting at which more than 50% of its outstanding shares are represented, or (ii) more than 50% of its outstanding shares.
 
 
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FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.  As a matter of fundamental policy, a Fund may not:
 
(1)
Issue senior securities, except as permitted by Section 18(f)(1) of the 1940 Act;
 
(2)
Borrow money, except to the extent permitted under Section 18(f)(1) the 1940 Act (including, but not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements and borrowing to meet redemptions).  For purposes of this investment restriction, the entry into options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices shall not constitute borrowing;
 
(3)
Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets, except to the extent necessary to secure permitted borrowings and to the extent related to the deposit of assets in escrow in connection with selling covered put and call options and the purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis and collateral and initial or variation margin arrangements with respect to options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices;
 
(4)
Act as underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, a Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter under certain federal securities laws;
 
(5)
Make loans, provided that a Fund may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33% of total Fund assets, and provided further that, for purposes of this restriction, investment in U.S. Government obligations, short-term commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances and repurchase agreements shall not be deemed to be the making of a loan;
 
(6)
Purchase or sell real estate or interests in real estate directly; provided, however, that a Fund may purchase and sell securities which are secured by real estate and securities of companies which invest or deal in real estate (including, without limitation, investments in REITs and mortgage-backed securities);
 
(7)
Purchase or sell commodities, except that a Fund may purchase and sell options, forward contracts, futures contracts, including those relating to indices, and options on futures contracts or indices and may purchase interests in equity securities issued by companies (including, without limitation, investment companies) that hold or invest in one or more commodities as their sole or principal business activity; or
 
(8)
Invest 25% or more of its total assets in securities of issuers in any particular industry.  For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), securities of state or municipal governments and their political subdivisions and investments in other registered investment companies are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.
 
NON-FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.  The following investment limitations are not fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.  As a matter of non-fundamental policy, a Fund may not:
 
(1)
Purchase securities on margin; provided, however, that a Fund may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions, may make short sales to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and may enter into options, forward contracts, futures contracts or indices options on futures contracts or indices;
 
(2)
Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management over a portfolio company;
 
(3)
Invest in securities of other registered investment companies, except as permitted under the 1940 Act;
 
(4)
Invest in interests in oil, gas or other mineral exploration or development programs, although a Fund may invest in the common stock of companies which invest in or sponsor such programs;
 
(5)
Invest 15% or more of its total net assets in illiquid securities; or
 
 
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(6)
Purchase warrants if as a result a Fund would then have more than 5% of its total net assets (taken at the lower of cost or current value) invested in warrants.
 
With respect to the “fundamental” and “non-fundamental” investment restrictions above, if a percentage limitation is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation of such restriction (i.e., percentage limitations are determined at the time of purchase); provided, however, that the percentage limitations on borrowing under a Fund’s second fundamental investment restriction apply at all times.
 
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE ALLOCATION
 
Subject to the general supervision of the Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for a Fund.  The Adviser shall manage a Fund’s portfolio in accordance with the terms of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement by and between the Adviser and that Fund (the “Advisory Agreement”). Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser selects the securities and manages the investments for a Fund, and also selects broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions, all subject to the oversight of the Board of Trustees. The Advisory Agreement is described in detail under “Management and Administration”.  The Adviser serves as investment adviser for a number of client accounts, including the Funds.  Investment decisions for a Fund will be made independently from those for any other series of the Trust, if any, and for any other investment companies and accounts advised or managed by the Adviser.
 
Brokerage Selection.  In selecting brokers to be used in portfolio transactions, the Adviser’s general guiding principal is to obtain the best overall execution for each trade, which is a combination of price and execution.  With respect to execution, the Adviser considers a number of judgmental factors, including, without limitation, the actual handling of the order, the ability of the broker to settle the trade promptly and accurately, the financial standing of the broker, the ability of the broker to position stock to facilitate execution, the Adviser’s past experience with similar trades and other factors that may be unique to a particular order.  Recognizing the value of these judgmental factors, the Adviser may select brokers who charge a brokerage commission that is higher than the lowest commission that might otherwise be available for any given trade.  The Adviser may not give consideration to sales of shares of a Fund as a factor in selecting brokers to execute portfolio transactions.  The Adviser may, however, place portfolio transactions with brokers that promote or sell a Fund’s shares so long as such transactions are done in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Trustees that are designed to ensure that the selection is based on the quality of the broker’s execution and not on the broker’s sales efforts.
 
Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as provided in the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is authorized to cause each Fund to pay a brokerage commission in excess of that which another broker might have charged for effecting the same transaction, in recognition of the value of brokerage and/or research services provided by the broker.  The research received may include, without limitation: information on the United States and other world economies; information on specific industries, groups of securities, individual companies, political and other relevant news developments affecting markets and specific securities; technical and quantitative information about markets; analysis of proxy proposals affecting specific companies; accounting and performance systems that allow the Adviser to determine and track investment results; and trading systems that allow the Adviser to interface electronically with brokerage firms, custodians and other providers. Where a product or service has a mixed use among research, brokerage and other purposes, the Adviser will make a reasonable allocation according to the uses and will pay for the non-research and non-brokerage functions in cash using its own funds.
 
 The research and investment information services described above make available to the Adviser for its analysis and consideration the views and information of individuals and research staffs of other securities firms.  These services may be useful to the Adviser in connection with advisory clients other than a Fund and not all such services may be useful to the Adviser in connection with a Fund.  Although such information may be a useful supplement to the Adviser’s own investment information in rendering services to a Fund, the value of such research and services is not expected to reduce materially the expenses of the Adviser in the performance of its services under the Advisory Agreement and will not reduce the management fees payable to the Adviser by a Fund.
 
A Fund may invest in securities traded in the over-the-counter market.  Transactions in the over-the-counter market are generally principal transactions with dealers and the costs of such transactions involve dealer spreads rather than brokerage commissions.  A Fund, where possible, deals directly with the dealers who make a market in the securities involved except in those circumstances where better prices and/or execution are available elsewhere.  When a transaction involves exchange listed securities, the Adviser considers the advisability of effecting the transaction with a broker which is not a member of the securities exchange on which the security to be purchased is listed or effecting the transaction in the institutional market.
 
 
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Aggregated Trades.  While investment decisions for a Fund are made independently of the Adviser’s other client accounts, the Adviser’s other client accounts may invest in the same securities as a Fund.  To the extent permitted by law, the Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased for a Fund with those to be sold or purchased for other investment companies or accounts in executing transactions.  When a purchase or sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of a Fund and another investment company or account, the transaction will be averaged as to price and available investments allocated as to amount in a manner which the Adviser believes to be equitable to a Fund and such other investment company or account.  In some instances, this investment procedure may adversely affect the price paid or received by a Fund or the size of the position obtained or sold by a Fund.
 
Portfolio Turnover.  The annualized portfolio turnover rate for a Fund is calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the portfolio securities owned during the reporting period.  The calculation excludes all securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less.  Portfolio turnover of a Fund may vary greatly from year to year as well as within a particular year, and may be affected by cash requirements for redemption of shares and by requirements that enable a Fund to receive favorable tax treatment.  Portfolio turnover will not be a limiting factor in making Fund decisions, and a Fund may engage in short-term trading to achieve its investment objectives.

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has adopted policies to govern the circumstances under which disclosure regarding securities held by a Fund and disclosure of purchases and sales of such securities, may be made to shareholders of the Trust or other persons.  These policies include the following:
 
 
·
Public disclosure regarding the securities held by a Fund (“Portfolio Securities”) on a given day will not be made until the close of the next business day at least 24 hours after such day.
 
 
·
Public disclosure regarding a Fund’s Portfolio Securities is made quarterly through the Funds’ Form N-Q and Semi-Annual and Annual Reports (“Official Reports”).  Other than the Official Reports, shareholders and other persons generally may not be provided with information regarding Portfolio Securities held, purchased or sold by a Fund.
 
 
·
Information regarding Portfolio Securities, and other information regarding the investment activities of the Portfolios, may be disclosed to rating and ranking organizations for use in connection with their rating or ranking of the Trust or a Fund, but only if such disclosure has been publicly disclosed or approved in writing by the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (the “CCO”).  The CCO will not approve arrangements prior to public disclosure unless persons receiving the information provide assurances that the information will not be used for inappropriate trading in Fund shares.
 
 
·
The Trust’s policy relating to disclosure of the Trust's holdings of Portfolio Securities does not prohibit: (i) disclosure of information to the Trust's investment adviser or to other Trust service providers, including but not limited to the Trust's administrator, distributor, custodian, legal counsel and auditors as identified in the Prospectus and this SAI, financial printers such as FilePoint EDGAR Services or to brokers and dealers through which the Trust purchases and sells Portfolio Securities; and (ii) disclosure of holdings of or transactions in Portfolio Securities by a Fund that is made on the same basis to all Fund shareholders.  This information is disclosed to third parties under conditions of confidentiality.  “Conditions of confidentiality” include (i) confidentiality clauses in written agreements, (ii) confidentiality implied by the nature of the relationship (e.g., attorney-client relationship), (iii) confidentiality required by fiduciary or regulatory principles (e.g., custody relationships), and (iv) understandings or expectations between the parties that the information will be kept confidential.
 
 
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·
The CCO is required to approve any arrangements other than disclosure to service providers under which information relating to Portfolio Securities held by the Portfolios, or purchased or sold by a Fund is disclosed to a shareholder or other person before disclosure in the Official Reports.  In making such a determination, the CCO may consider, among other things, the information to be disclosed, the timing of the disclosure, the intended use of the information, whether the arrangement is reasonably necessary to aid in conducting the ongoing business of a Fund, and whether the arrangement will adversely affect the Trust, a Fund or its shareholders.  The CCO will not approve such arrangements unless persons receiving the information provide assurances that the information will not be used for inappropriate trading in Fund shares.
 
 
·
The CCO shall inform the Board of Trustees of any special portfolio holdings disclosure arrangements that are approved by the CCO, and the rationale supporting approval.
 
 
·
Neither the Trust's investment adviser nor the Trust (or any affiliated person, employee, officer, trustee or director of the investment adviser or the Trust) may receive any direct or indirect compensation in consideration of the disclosure of information relating to Portfolio Securities held, purchased or sold by a Fund.
 
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST
 
The Trust, which is a statutory trust organized under Delaware law on February 24, 2005, is an open-end management investment company.  The Trust’s Declaration of Trust (“Trust Instrument”) authorizes the Trustees to divide shares into series, each series relating to a separate portfolio of investments, and to classify and reclassify any unissued shares into one or more classes of shares of each such series.  The Trust currently offers ten series of shares, including the two Funds managed by Foundry Partners, LLC, the Stringer Growth Fund, six funds managed by Snow Capital Management and the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund.  The Foundry Funds offer Institutional shares; each other fund described herein offers three classes of shares (Class A shares, Class C shares and Institutional shares). Each class represents interests in the same portfolio of investments and has the same rights, but the classes differ with respect to sales loads and ongoing expenses.  The number of shares in the Trust shall be unlimited.  The Trustees may classify and reclassify the shares of the Funds into additional classes of shares at a future date.  When issued for payment as described in the Prospectus and this SAI, shares of a Fund will be fully paid and non-assessable and shall have no preemptive or conversion rights.
 
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or an individual series, such as a Fund, shareholders of a particular series would be entitled to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to such series.  Shareholders of a series are entitled to participate equally in the net distributable assets of the particular series involved on liquidation, based on the number of shares of the series that are held by each shareholder.  If there are any assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, that are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular series, the Trustees shall allocate them among any one or more of the series as they, in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable.
 
Shareholders are entitled to one vote for each full share and a fractional vote for each fractional share held.  Shares have non-cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voting for the election of Trustees can elect 100% of the Trustees, and in this event, the holders of the remaining shares voting will not be able to elect any Trustees.  Rights of shareholders cannot be modified by less than a majority vote.
 
The Trustees will hold office indefinitely, except that:  (1) any Trustee may resign or retire and (2) any Trustee may be removed: (a) any time by action of a majority of the ten Trustees at a duly constituted meeting; (b) at any meeting of shareholders of the Trust by a vote of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Trust; or (c) by a written declaration signed by shareholders holding not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Trust.  In case a vacancy or an anticipated vacancy on the Board of Trustees shall for any reason exist, the vacancy shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees, subject to certain restrictions under the 1940 Act.
 
 
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The Trust Instrument provides that the Trustees will not be liable in any event in connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability may arise from a Trustee’s bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of duties.  With the exceptions stated, the Trust Instrument provides that a Trustee or officer is entitled to be indemnified against all liability in connection with the affairs of the Trust.
 
The Trust will not hold an annual shareholders’ meeting unless required by law.  There will normally be no annual meeting of shareholders in any year in which the election of Trustees by shareholders is not required by the 1940 Act.  As set forth in the Trust’s Amended and Restated By-Laws, shareholders of the Trust have the right, under certain conditions, to call a special meeting of shareholders, including a meeting to consider removing a Trustee.
 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
 
The Trustees are responsible for the management and supervision of the Funds.  The Trustees approve all significant agreements between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and those companies that furnish services to the Funds; review performance of the Funds; and oversee activities of the Funds.  This section of the SAI provides information about the persons who serve as Trustees and Officers to the Trust and Funds, respectively, as well as the entities that provide services to the Funds.
 
Trustees and Officers.  Following are the Trustees and Officers of the Trust, their age and address, their present position with the Trust or the Funds, and their principal occupation during the past five years.  As described above under “Description of the Trust”, each of the Trustees of the Trust will generally hold office indefinitely.  The Officers of the Trust will hold office indefinitely, except that:  (1) any Officer may resign or retire and (2) any Officer may be removed any time by written instrument signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal.  In case a vacancy or an anticipated vacancy on the Board of Trustees shall for any reason exist, the vacancy shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees, subject to certain restrictions under the 1940 Act. Those Trustees who are “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) by virtue of their affiliation with either the Trust or the Adviser, are indicated in the table.
 
Name, Address and Age
Position(s)
Held with
Trust
Length
of
Service
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
Number
of  Series
Overseen
Other Directorships During Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees
Art Falk
420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 601
New York, NY  10170
Age 75
 
Trustee
and
Independent
Chairman
Since June 25, 2011
Mr. Falk has retired from Murray Hill Financial Marketing, a financial marketing consulting firm. He was President of the Company from 1990 to 2012.
Ten
None
Thomas Krausz
420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 601
New York, NY  10170
Age 68
Trustee
Since June 25, 2011
Mr. Krausz has been an independent management consultant to private enterprises since 2007. From 2005 to 2007 he was the Chief Technology Officer for IDT Ventures, a venture capital and business development firm. Prior to 2005, he was President of Mentorcom Services, Inc., a consulting and services company focusing on networking and web development.
Ten
None
 
 
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Name, Address and Age
Position(s) Held with Trust
Length
of
Service
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
Number of  Series
Overseen
 
Other Directorships During Past 5 Years
Tom M. Wirtshafter
420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 601
New York, NY  10170
Age 58
Trustee
Since
June 25,
2011
Mr. Wirtshafter has been the President of each of American Portfolios Financial Services, a broker-dealer, and American Portfolios Advisors, an investment adviser, since 2009. From 2005 to 2008 Mr. Wirtshafter was a business consultant. Prior to 2005 he served in executive and consulting roles for various companies in the financial services industry.
Ten None
Interested Trustee*
Randall K. Linscott
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Age 42
President
Since
July 24,
2013
Mr. Linscott has been the Chief Operating Officer for M3Sixty Administration LLC since 2011.  Prior to 2011, Mr. Linscott served as a Division Vice President at Boston Financial Data Services from 2005 until 2011.  N/A N/A
Officers
Robert S. Driessen
8245 S. Shawnee Street
Aurora, CO 80016
Age 65
Chief Compliance Officer
and Secretary
Since
July 24, 2013
Prior to 2013, Mr. Driessen Mr. Driessen served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Aquila Distributors, Inc., and Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of its advisory affiliate, Aquila Investment Management LLC from November 2009 until December 2012.  Prior to 2009, Mr. Driessen served as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Curian Capital, LLC from April 2004 to December 31, 2008.
N/A
N/A
Brandon Byrd
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Age 33
Assistant Secretary
Since
July 24, 2013
Mr. Byrd has been the Director of Operations at M3Sixty Administration LLC since 2012.  Prior to 2012, Mr. Byrd served as a Division Manager – Client Service Officer for Boston Financial Data Services from 2010 until 2012, and as a Group Manager for Boston Financial Data Services from 2007 until 2010.
N/A
N/A
Larry Beaver
630 Fitzwatertown Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Age 43
Treasurer
Since
July 24, 2013
Mr. Beaver has been the Director of Fund Accounting & Administration for Matrix Fund Services, a mutual fund operating division of Matrix Capital Group, since February 2005.
N/A
N/A
Aaron Farr
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Age 42
Assistant Treasurer
Since
July 24, 2013
Mr. Farr served as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations for The Rock Creek Group from January 2013 through July 2013.   Prior to this, Mr. Farr served as the Vice President of Finance and Operations for The Rock Creek Group from October 2011 until January 2013.  From 2008 until 2011, Mr. Farr served as the Director of Fund Accounting and Investment Valuation for Rydex (Guggenheim) Investments| SGI (Security Global Investors).
N/A
N/A
 
*
The Interested Trustee is an Interested Trustee because he is an officer and employee of the Administrator.
 
Board Structure
 
The Trust’s Board of Trustees includes three independent Trustees and one interested Trustee, Mr. Linscott. Art Falk, one of the Trust’s independent trustees, serves as the Chairman of the Board. The Trustees have determined that the Trust’s current leadership structure is appropriate, as it allows Trust management to communicate with each independent Trustee as and when needed, and permits each independent Trustee to be involved in each committee of the Board (each a “Committee”) as well as each Board function. With respect to risk oversight, the Board holds four regular meetings each year to consider and address matters involving the Trust and the Funds. During these meetings, the Board receives reports from the Funds’ administrator, transfer agent and distributor, and Trust management, including the Trust’s President, Mr. Linscott, and the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer, Robert Driessen, on regular quarterly items and, where appropriate and as needed, on specific issues.  As part of its oversight function, the Board also may hold special meetings or communicate directly with the Trust’s officers to address matters arising between regular meetings. The Board has established a committee structure that includes an Audit Committee, a Nominating Committee and a Proxy Voting Committee (discussed in more detail below). Each of these Committees is comprised entirely of independent Trustees.
 
 
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Qualification of Trustees
 
The Board has considered each Trustee's experience, qualifications, attributes and skills in light of the Board’s function and the Trust’s business and structure, and has determined that each Trustee possesses experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that enable the Trustee to be an effective member of the Board.  In this regard, the Board has considered the following specific experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills for each Trustee:
 
Art Falk
For over 20 years, Mr. Falk was the President of Murray Hill Financial Marketing, a financial marketing consulting firm, and now serves as its Senior Vice President. Murray Hill provides consulting services on the development of mutual funds and similar investment products.
Thomas Krausz
Mr. Krausz has held numerous consulting and management positions, including as Chief Technology Officer for IDT Ventures, which provides venture capital and business development resources for domestic and international companies. Prior to his experience at IDT Ventures, Mr. Krausz was President of Mentorcom Services Inc., a consulting and services company focusing on networking and web development, and spent more than 20 years as an employee and then officer of IMI Systems, Inc., a computer consulting services company.
Tom M. Wirtshafter
Mr. Wirtshafter has more than 30 years’ experience managing and operating a wide range of financial services companies, and is currently a Senior Vice President at American Portfolios Financial Services, a broker-dealer, and American Portfolios Advisors, an investment adviser.
 
Randall Linscott
Mr. Linscott has over 20 years’ experience with a wide range of financial services companies, including service at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, an international public accounting firm, as well as Boston Financial Data Services, a transfer agency, prior to his role at Matrix 360 Administration and with the Trust.

The Board has determined that each of the Trustees’ careers and background, combined with their interpersonal skills and general understanding of financial and other matters, enable the Trustees to effectively participate in and contribute to the Board’s functions and oversight of the Trust.  References to the qualifications, attributes and skills of Trustees are pursuant to requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), do not constitute holding out the Board or any Trustee as having any special expertise or experience, and shall not impose any greater responsibility on any such person or on the Board by reason thereof.
 
 
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Trustee Standing Committees.  The Trustees have established the following standing committees:

Audit Committee: All of the Independent Trustees are members of the Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee oversees the Fund’s accounting and financial reporting policies and practices, reviews the results of the annual audits of the Fund’s financial statements, and interacts with the Fund’s independent auditors on behalf of all the Trustees.  The Audit Committee also serves as the Trust’s qualified legal compliance committee.  The Audit Committee operates pursuant to an Audit Committee Charter and meets periodically as necessary.  The Audit Committee met two times in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013.
 
Nominating Committee:  All of the Independent Trustees are members of the Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee nominates, selects and appoints independent trustees to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees and to stand for election at meeting of the shareholders of the Trust.  The Nominating Committee generally will not consider nominees recommended by shareholders of the Trust.  The Nominating Committee meets only as necessary and did not meet in the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013.
 
Proxy Voting Committee:  All of the Independent Trustees are members of the Proxy Voting Committee.  The Proxy Voting Committee will determine how the Fund should cast its vote, if called upon by the Board or the Adviser, when a matter with respect to which the Fund is entitled to vote presents a conflict between the interests of the Fund’s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Fund’s Adviser, principal underwriter or an affiliated person of the Fund, its investment adviser, or principal underwriter, on the other hand.  The Proxy Voting Committee will also review the Trust’s Proxy Voting Policy and recommend any changes to the Board as it deems necessary or advisable.  The Proxy Voting Committee meets only as necessary and did not meet during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013.
 
Fair Value Committee.  In addition to the foregoing Committees established by the Board, the Trust has also established a Fair Value Committee.  Art Falk, Thomas Krausz, Tom Wirtshafter and Robert Driessen are members of the Fair Value Committee.  The Fair Value Committee oversees the valuation of restricted securities and any other security that may be purchased for the Trust’s portfolio for which a readily available market quotation is not available and implements guidelines and instructions adopted by the Board regarding the valuation of restricted securities held by the Fund focusing on such important factors, among others, as valuation, liquidity and availability of relevant information. The Fair Value Committee reviews relevant market conditions for any restricted security held by the Fund on a daily basis to determine the appropriate value for such restricted security.  The Fair Value Committee met 30 times in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013.
 
Beneficial Equity Ownership Information.  As of 30 days prior to the date of this SAI, the Funds had no shares outstanding. Therefore, the Board members and officers as a group owned no outstanding shares of the Fund.
 
Compensation.  Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are “interested persons” of the Trust or the Adviser will receive no salary or fees from the Trust.  Officers of the Trust and interested Trustees do receive compensation directly from certain service providers to the Trust. Each Trustee who is not an “interested person” receives a fee of $1,000 each year plus $125 per Board or committee meeting attended in person and $100 per meeting attended by telephone.  The Trust reimburses each Trustee and officer for his or her travel and other expenses relating to attendance at such meetings.
 
Name of Trustee**
Aggregate
Compensation
From the Trust*
Pension or Retirement
Benefits Accrued As Part of
Fund Expenses
Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement
Total Compensation From Fund and Fund
Complex Paid to Trustees*
Independent Trustees
Art Falk
$4,900
None
None
$4,900
Thomas Krausz
$3,000
None
None
$3,000
Tom M. Wirtshafter
$3,000
None
None
$3,000
Interested Trustee
Randall K. Linscott
None
None
None
None

*
Figures are for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013
** 
Each of the Trustees serves as a Trustee to the ten funds of the Trust.
 
 
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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
 
Investment Adviser. Foundry Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, serves as the investment adviser to the Funds.  The Adviser’s principal office is located at 510 First Avenue North, Suite 409, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403.  Information about the Adviser and its duties and compensation as Adviser is contained in the Prospectus.  The Adviser is a Delaware limited liability company and is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.
 
The Adviser supervises the Funds’ investments pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust.  The Advisory Agreement is effective for an initial two-year period and will be renewed thereafter only so long as such renewal and continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Trustees or by vote of a majority of each Fund’s outstanding voting securities, provided the continuance is also approved by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or interested persons of any such party.

The Adviser manages the operations of the Funds and manages the Funds’ investments in accordance with the stated policies of the Funds, subject to the approval of the Trustees.

Under the Funds’ Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is not liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with the performance of such Advisory Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services; or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties; or from its reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Advisory Agreement.

Timothy P. Ford is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Adviser.
 
The Adviser will receive a monthly management fee equal to an annual rate of each Fund’s net assets for I shares as follows:
 
Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
1.00%
Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
0.80%
 
In addition, the Adviser and the Funds have entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement under which the Adviser has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and to assume other expenses the Funds, if necessary, in an amount that limits annual operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, shareholder servicing fees, extraordinary expenses, dividend and interest expenses in connection with securities sold short and payments) to not more than the following average daily net assets of each of the Funds through December 31, 2015:
 
 
Annual Operating Expenses
Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund
1.75%
Foundry Small Cap Value Fund
1.50%
 
As a result, the Funds’ “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions and extraordinary expenses) will be limited as indicated in the Prospectus. It is expected that the contractual agreement will continue from year-to-year provided such continuance is approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund.
 
 
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In addition to the management fee described above, the Adviser may also receive certain benefits from its management of a Fund in the form of brokerage or research services received from brokers under arrangements under Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and the terms of each Fund’s Advisory Agreement.  For a description of these potential benefits, see the description under “Portfolio Transactions And Brokerage Allocation -- Brokerage Selection.”
 
Foundry Partners Micro Cap Value Fund Portfolio Manager.  Eric J. Holmes, CFA is the lead portfolio manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.  Mr. Holmes is assisted by Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA and Michael K. Barr, CFA who also serve as portfolio managers of the Fund.  Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr are compensated through salary, bonus and equity ownership of the Adviser.  Their compensation is not determined by assets under management or performance of the Fund.
 
As of __________, Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr were responsible for managing the following types of accounts (other than the Fund):
 
Name of Portfolio Manager
Registered Investment
Companies
Other Pooled Investment
Vehicles Managed
Other Accounts Managed
Number
Total Assets
Number
Total Assets
Number
Total Assets
Eric J. Holmes, CFA
           
Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA
           
Michael K. Barr, CFA
           

Ownership of Securities.  As of ____________, Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr [did/did not] beneficially own any equity securities of the Fund.

Foundry Partners Small Cap Value Fund Portfolio Manager.  Eric J. Holmes, CFA is the lead portfolio manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.  Mr. Holmes is compensated with a salary, bonus based on the performance of the Adviser and receive a share of the profits of the Adviser based on each of their ownership of the Adviser.
 
As of __________, Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr were responsible for managing the following types of accounts (other than the Fund):
 
Name of Portfolio Manager
Registered Investment
Companies
Other Pooled Investment
Vehicles Managed
Other Accounts Managed
Number
Total Assets
Number
Total Assets
Number
Total Assets
Eric J. Holmes, CFA
           
Craig P. Nedbalski, CFA
           
Michael K. Barr, CFA
           
 
 
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Ownership of Securities.  As of ____________, Messrs. Holmes, Nedbalski and Barr [did/did not] beneficially own any equity securities of the Fund.

Conflicts of Interest.  The Adviser’s management of accounts other than the Funds may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with its management of the Funds’ investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts (the “Other Accounts”), on the other.  The Other Accounts might have similar investment objectives as the Funds, track the same indices a Fund tracks or otherwise hold, purchase, or sell securities that are eligible to be held, purchased, or sold by the Fund.  While the portfolio manager’s management of other accounts may give rise to the following potential conflicts of interest, the Adviser does not believe that the conflicts, if any, are material or, to the extent any such conflicts are material, the Adviser believes that it has designed policies and procedures that are designed to manage those conflicts in an appropriate way.
 
 
·
Knowledge of the Timing and Size of Fund Trades:  A potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the portfolio manager’s day-to-day management of the Funds.  The portfolio manager knows the size and timing of trades for the Funds and the Other Accounts, and may be able to predict the market impact of Fund trades.  It is theoretically possible that the portfolio manager could use this information to the advantage of Other Accounts it manages and to the possible detriment of the Funds, or vice versa.
 
 
·
Investment Opportunities:  The Adviser may provide investment supervisory services for a number of investment accounts that have varying investment guidelines.  Differences in the compensation structures of the Adviser’s various accounts may give rise to a conflict of interest by creating an incentive for the Adviser to allocate the investment opportunities it believes might be the most profitable to the client accounts that may benefit the most from the investment gains.

Administrator.  M3Sixty Administration, LLC (“M3Sixty”), with principal offices at 4520 Main Street, Suite 1425, Kansas City, MO 64111, provides accounting, administrative, transfer agency, dividend disbursing agency, and shareholder servicing agency services for the Trust pursuant to an Investment Company Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”). Under the Services Agreement, M3Sixty is responsible for a wide variety of functions, including but not limited to: (a) Fund accounting services; (b) financial statement preparation; (c) valuation of the Fund's portfolio securities; (d) pricing the Fund's shares; (e) assistance in preparing tax returns; (f) preparation and filing of required regulatory reports; (g) communications with shareholders; (h) coordination of Board and shareholder meetings; (i) monitoring the Fund's legal compliance; (j) maintaining shareholder account records.
 
Under the Services Agreement, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, pays M3Sixty servicing fees as described below for each Fund:
 
Fund Accounting
$25,000 minimum fee, plus $1,500 for each additional share class
Fund Administration
$25,000 minimum fee, plus $1,500 for each additional share class
Transfer Agency
$25,000 minimum fee, plus $1,500 for each additional share class
Fund Asset Based Fees (annualized)
0.15% on daily net assets between $0 and $500 million;
0.10% on the next $500 million of daily net assets;
0.06% on the next $500 million of daily net assets; and
0.04% in excess of $1.5 billion of daily net assets

If the above fees, aggregated across all of the Funds (the “Complex”), are not at least $___________ on an annual basis, a Complex minimum fee of $____________ per year will apply.

Distributor.  Matrix Capital Group, Inc. acts as the principal underwriter and distributor (the “Distributor”) of the Funds’ shares for the purpose of facilitating the registration of shares of the Funds under state securities laws and to assist in sales of Fund shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) approved by the Trustees.  The Distributor is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member in good standing of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and maintains, at its own expense, its qualification as a broker-dealer under all applicable federal or state laws in those states which the Funds shall from time to time identify to the Distributor as states in which it wishes to offer its shares for sale, in order that state registrations may be maintained for the Funds.  Shares of the Funds are sold on a continuous basis. The distribution agreement between the Funds and the Distributor requires the Distributor to use all reasonable efforts in connection with the distribution of the Funds’ shares. However, the Distributor has no obligation to sell any specific number of shares and will only sell shares for orders it receives.  Under the Distribution Agreement, for each Fund, the Distributor shall be paid an annual fee of $9,000 (provided, however, that for so long as a Fund is in the incubation stage, the annual fee shall be $4,500). The annual fee above includes the first share class of a Fund; the Distributor shall receive $1,500 annually for each additional class. The Distributor shall also receive an annualized amount equal to 1.25 bps (0.000125%) of the average assets of each Fund. The Distribution Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 60-days’ prior written notice to the other party.  The Distributor is not affiliated with the Adviser.

 
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Custodian.  U.S. Bank, National Association serves as custodian for the Funds’ assets.  The Custodian acts as the depository for the Funds, safekeeps its portfolio securities, collects all income and other payments with respect to portfolio securities, disburses monies at the Fund’s request and maintains records in connection with its duties as Custodian.  For its services as Custodian, the Custodian is entitled to receive from the Fund an annual fee based on the average net assets of the Funds held by the Custodian plus additional out of pocket and transaction expenses incurred by the Funds.
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  The Trustees have selected the firm of [Cohen Fund Audit Services of Cleveland, Ohio] to serve as independent registered public accountants for the Funds for the current fiscal year and to audit the annual financial statements of the Funds, prepare the Funds’ tax returns, including but not limited to the Funds’ federal, state and excise taxes, and consult with the Funds on matters of accounting and federal and state income taxation.
 
Independent registered public accountants will audit the financial statements of the Funds at least once each year.  Shareholders will receive annual audited and semi-annual (unaudited) reports when published and written confirmation of all transactions in their account.  A copy of the most recent Annual Report will accompany the SAI whenever a shareholder or a prospective investor requests it.
 
Legal Counsel.  Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP located at, 511 Walnut Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 serves as legal counsel to the Trust and the independent Trustees. Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP also provides certain legal services to the Adviser.
 
CODE OF ETHICS
 
The Trust, the Adviser and the Distributor each have adopted a code of ethics, as required by applicable law, which is designed to prevent affiliated persons of the Trust, the Adviser and the Distributor from engaging in deceptive, manipulative, or fraudulent activities in connection with securities held or to be acquired by the Funds (which may also be held by persons subject to a code).  Each code permits the applicable entity’s employees and officers to invest in securities, subject to certain restrictions and pre-approval requirements.  In addition, the Trust’s, Distributor’s and Adviser’s codes require that portfolio managers and other investment personnel of the Adviser report their personal securities transactions and holdings, which are reviewed for compliance with the code of ethics.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES
 
The Trust has adopted a proxy voting and disclosure policy that delegates to the Adviser the authority to vote proxies for the Funds, subject to oversight of the Trustees.  Copies of the Trust’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy and the Adviser’s Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures are included as Appendix B to this SAI.
 
Each year the Fund is required to file Form N-PX stating how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, within 60 days after the end of such period.  Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies as set forth in its most recent filing of Form N-PX will be available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds at (877) 244-6235; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
 
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PURCHASES, REDEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
 
Purchases.  Reference is made to “Purchasing Shares” in the Prospectus for more information concerning how to purchase shares.  Specifically, potential investors should refer to the Prospectus for information regarding purchasing shares by mail or bank wire, and for information regarding telephone orders.  Potential investors should also refer to the Prospectus for information regarding the Funds’ Institutional shares, and their respective fees and expenses.  The Prospectus also describes the Funds’ automatic investment plan and certain rights reserved by the Funds with respect to orders for Fund shares.  The following information supplements the information regarding share purchases in the Prospectus:
 
Pricing of Orders.  Shares of the Funds will be offered and sold on a continuous basis.  The purchase price of shares of a Fund is based on the net asset value next determined after the order is received, subject to the order being accepted by the Fund in good form.  Net asset value is normally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, as described under “Net Asset Value” below.
 
Regular Accounts.  The regular account allows for voluntary investments to be made at any time.  Available to individuals, custodians, corpora­tions, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and others, investors are free to make additions and withdrawals to or from their account as often as they wish.  When an investor makes an initial investment in a Fund, a shareholder account is opened in accordance with the investor’s registra­tion instructions.  Each time there is a transaction in a shareholder account, such as an additional investment or the reinvestment of a dividend or distribution, the shareholder will receive a confirmation statement showing the current transaction and all prior transactions in the shareholder account during the calendar year to date, along with a summary of the status of the account as of the transaction date.
 
Purchases in Kind.  A Fund may accept securities in lieu of cash in payment for the purchase of shares in the Fund.  The acceptance of such securities is at the sole discretion of the Adviser based upon the suitability of the securities accepted for inclusion as a long-term investment of a Fund, the marketability of such securities, and other factors that the Adviser may deem appropriate.  If accepted, the securities will be valued using the same criteria and methods as described in “Investing in the Fund - Determining the Fund’s Net Asset Value” in the Prospectus.
 
Share Certificates.  The Funds normally do not issue stock certificates.  Evidence of ownership of shares is provided through entry in the Funds’ share registry.  Investors will receive periodic account statements (and, where applicable, purchase confirmations) that will show the number of shares owned.
 
Redemptions.  Reference is made to “Redeeming Shares” in the Prospectus for more information concerning how to redeem shares.  Specifically, investors wishing to redeem shares in the Funds should refer to the Prospectus for information regarding redeeming shares by mail, telephone/fax or bank wire.  The Prospectus also describes the Funds’ policy regarding accounts that fall below a Fund’s required minimums, redemptions in kind, signature guarantees and other information about a Fund’s redemption policies.  The following information supplements the information regarding share redemptions in the Prospectus:
 
Suspension of Redemption Privileges and Postponement of Payment.  A Fund may suspend redemption privileges or postpone the date of payment (i) during any period that the NYSE is closed for other than customary weekend and holiday closings, or that trading on the NYSE is restricted as determined by the SEC; (ii) during any period when an emergency exists as defined by the rules of the SEC as a result of which it is not reasonably practicable for a Fund to dispose of securities owned by it, or to determine fairly the value of its assets; and (iii) for such other periods as the SEC may permit.  A Fund may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer of shares upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions.  Any redemption may be more or less than the shareholder’s cost depending on the market value of the securities held by a Fund.  No charge is made by a Fund for redemptions other than the redemptions of shares held for less than 90 days and possible charge for wiring redemption proceeds.
 
Involuntary Redemptions.  In addition to the situations described in the Prospectus under “Redeeming Shares,” a Fund may redeem shares involuntarily to reimburse a Fund for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a shareholder which is applicable to Fund shares as provided in the Prospectus from time to time.
 
 
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Additional Information.  Following is additional information regarding certain services and features related to purchases, redemptions and distribution of Fund shares.  Investors who have questions about any of this information should call the Funds at (877) 244-6235.
 
Transfer of Registration.  To transfer shares to another owner, send a written request to the Funds at 360 Funds, 4520 Main Street, Suite 1425, Kansas City, MO 64111.  Your request should include the following:  (1) the Fund name and existing account registration; (2) signature(s) of the registered owner(s) exactly as the signature(s) appear(s) on the account registration; (3) the new account registration, address, social security or taxpayer identification number, and how dividends and capital gains are to be distributed; (4) signature guarantees (See the Prospectus under the heading “Redeeming Shares - Signature Guarantees”); and (5) any additional documents which are required for transfer by corporations, administrators, executors, trustees, guardians, etc.  If you have any questions about transferring shares, call or write the Funds.
 
Mailing Shareholder Communications.  Accounts having the same mailing address may consent in writing to sharing a single mailing of shareholder reports, proxy statements (but each such shareholder would receive his/her own proxy) and other Fund literature.
 
Dealers.  The Distributor, at its expense, may provide additional compensation in addition to dealer discounts and brokerage commissions to dealers in connection with sales of shares of a Fund.  Compensation may include financial assistance to dealers in connection with conferences, sales or training programs for their employees, seminars for the public, advertising campaigns regarding a Fund, and/or other dealer-sponsored special events, to the extent permitted under applicable law and the rules and regulations of the FINRA.  None of the aforementioned compensation is paid directly by a Fund or its shareholders although the Distributor may use a portion of the payment it receives under the Distribution Plan to pay these expenses.
 
Additional Information About Redemptions. The right to redeem shares of a Fund can be suspended and the payment of the redemption price deferred when the NYSE is closed (other than for customary weekend and holiday closings), during periods when trading on the NYSE is restricted as determined by the SEC, or during any emergency as determined by the SEC which makes it impracticable for a Fund to dispose of its securities or value its assets, or during any other period permitted by order of the SEC for the protection of investors.
 
Due to the high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem accounts with balances of less than $1,000.00. Prior to such a redemption, shareholders will be given 60 days’ written notice to make an additional purchase. However, no such redemption would be required by the Trust if the cause of the low account balance was a reduction in the net asset value of shares.  No redemption fee will be imposed with respect to such involuntary redemptions.
 
The Funds do not intend, under normal circumstances, to redeem shares by payment in kind.  It is possible, however, that conditions may arise in the future that would, in the opinion of the Trustees, make it undesirable for a Fund to pay for all redemptions in cash.  In such a case, the Trustees may authorize payment to be made in readily marketable portfolio securities of a Fund.  Securities delivered in payment of redemptions would be valued at the same value assigned to them in computing the net asset value per share.  Shareholders receiving them would incur brokerage costs when these securities are sold.
 
NET ASSET VALUE
 
The net asset value and net asset value per share of a Fund normally is determined at the time regular trading closes on the NYSE (currently 4:00 p.m., New York time, Monday through Friday), except on business holidays when the NYSE is closed.  The NYSE recognizes the following holidays:  New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.  Any other holiday recognized by the NYSE will be considered a business holiday on which the net asset value of shares of a Fund will not be calculated.
 
 
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In computing a Fund’s net asset value, all liabilities incurred or accrued are deducted from its net assets.  The resulting net assets are divided by the number of shares of a Fund outstanding at the time of the valuation and the result is the net asset value per share of a Fund.
 
The pricing and valuation of portfolio securities is determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by, and under the direction of, the Trustees.  Values are determined according to accepted accounting practices and all laws and regulations that apply.  Using methods approved by the Trustees, the assets of a Fund are valued as follows:
 
 
·
Securities that are listed on a securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sales price at the time the valuation is made.  Price information on listed securities is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded by a Fund.
 
 
·
Securities that are listed on an exchange and which are not traded on the valuation date are valued at the bid price.  Options held by a fund for which no current quotations are readily available and which are not traded on the valuation date are valued at the mean price.
 
 
·
Unlisted securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the latest quoted sales price, if available, at the time of valuation, otherwise, at the latest quoted bid price.
 
 
·
Temporary cash investments with maturities of 60 days or less will be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
 
 
·
Securities for which no current quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Trustees.  Securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities.
 
 
·
Securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.
 
Subject to the provisions of the Trust Instrument, determinations by the Trustees as to the direct and allocable liabilities of a Fund and the allocable portion of any general assets are conclusive.  As described in the Prospectus, the Adviser is responsible for notifying the Trustees or the Trust’s Fair Value Committee when it believes that fair value pricing is required for a particular security.  The Trust has adopted Fair Value Pricing procedures and instructions that apply to investments by a Fund in restricted securities and warrants (“Restricted Securities”).  A description of these procedures and instructions is included in the Prospectus and is incorporated herein by reference.  As explained in the Prospectus, because a Fund’s fair valuing of Restricted Securities is a determination of the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for them upon their current sale, a Fund is subject to the risk that a Fund’s fair valued prices are not accurate, and that the fair value price is not reflective of the value a Fund will receive upon a sale of the security.
 
ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
 
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the Prospectus.  No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the tax treatment of the Fund or its shareholders.  The discussions here and in the Prospectus are not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning and are based on tax laws and regulations that are in effect on the date hereof; such laws and regulations may be changed by legislative, judicial, or administrative action.  Investors are advised to consult their tax advisors with specific reference to their own tax situations.
 
The Fund, and any other series of the Trust, will be treated as a separate corporate entity under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and intends to qualify or remain qualified as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code.  At least 90% of the gross income of the Fund must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income derived with respect to the Fund’s business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies.  Any income derived by the Fund from a partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to the Fund’s business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies only to the extent that such income is attributable to items of income that would have been qualifying income if realized by the Fund in the same manner as by the partnership or trust.
 
 
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An investment company may not qualify as a regulated investment company for any taxable year unless it satisfies certain requirements with respect to the diversification of its investments at the close of each quarter of the taxable year.  In general, at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be represented by cash, cash items, government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and other securities which, with respect to any one issuer, do not represent more than 5% of the total assets of the fund nor more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.  In addition, not more than 25% of the value of the fund’s total assets may be invested in the securities (other than government securities or the securities of other regulated investment companies) of any one issuer.  The Fund intends to satisfy all requirements on an ongoing basis for continued qualification as a regulated investment company.
 
The 2003 Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act reduced the federal tax rate on most dividends paid by U.S. corporations to individuals after December 31, 2002.  These qualifying corporate dividends are taxable at long-term capital gains tax rates.  The 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act signed into law by President Obama on January 2, 2013 set the long-term capital gains rate for individual taxpayers at a rate of 15% for individuals who are subject to the 25% (or greater) tax bracket on their ordinary income and whose taxable income is less than $400,000 ($450,000 for married filing jointly) and at 20% for those individuals whose taxable income is more than $400,000.  Some, but not all, of the dividends paid by the Fund may be taxable at the reduced long-term capital gains tax rate for individual shareholders.  If the Fund designates a dividend as qualified dividend income, it generally will be taxable to individual shareholders at the long-term capital gains tax rate, provided certain holding period requirements are met. Taxable dividends paid by a Fund to corporate shareholders will be taxed at corporate income tax rates.  Corporate shareholders may be entitled to a dividends received deduction (“DRD”) for a portion of the dividends paid and designated by a Fund as qualifying for the DRD.

If the Fund designates a dividend as a capital gains distribution, it generally will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long the shareholders have held their Fund shares or whether they received in cash or reinvested in additional shares.  All taxable dividends paid by the Fund other than those designated as qualified dividend income or capital gains distributions will be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders, whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares.  To the extent the Fund engages in increased portfolio turnover, short-term capital gains may be realized, and any distribution resulting from such gains will be considered ordinary income for federal tax purposes.
 
Each series of the Trust, including the Fund, will designate (1) any dividend of qualified dividend income as qualified dividend income; (2) any tax-exempt dividend as an exempt-interest dividend; (3) any distribution of long-term capital gains as a capital gain dividend; and (4) any dividend eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction as such in a written notice mailed to shareholders within 60 days after the close of the series’ taxable year.  Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of series shares, if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss on the sale or exchange of those shares will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of the capital gain dividends received with respect to the shares.
 
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income (excess of capital gains over capital losses).  The Fund intends to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary taxable income and any capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year to avoid liability for this excise tax.
 
If for any taxable year the Fund does not qualify for the special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies, all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).  In such event, dividend distributions (whether or not derived from interest on tax-exempt securities) would be taxable as qualified dividends to individual shareholders to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, and would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
 
 
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The Fund will be required, in certain cases, to withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury a percentage equal to the fourth lowest tax rate for unmarried individuals (presently 28% for 2013) of taxable dividends or of gross proceeds realized upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax identification number in the manner required, or who are subject to withholding by the Internal Revenue Service for failure to include properly on their return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to certify to the Fund that they are not subject to backup withholding when required to do so, or that they are “exempt recipients.”
 
Depending upon the extent of the Fund’s activities in states and localities in which its offices are maintained, in which its agents or independent contractors are located, or in which it is otherwise deemed to be conducting business, the Fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or localities.  In addition, in those states and localities that have income tax laws, the treatment of the Fund and its shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal income tax laws.
 
Dividends paid by the Fund to non-U.S. shareholders may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% unless reduced by treaty (and the shareholder files a valid Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN with the Fund certifying foreign status and treaty eligibility) or the non-U.S. shareholder files an Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI with the Fund certifying that the investment to which the distribution relates is effectively connected to a United States trade or business of such non-U.S. shareholder (and, if certain tax treaties apply, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment maintained by such non-U.S. shareholder).  The Fund may elect not to withhold the applicable withholding tax on any distribution representing a capital gain dividend to a non-U.S. shareholder.
 
The Fund is required to report the gross proceeds from the sale of Fund shares and is also required to report the cost basis information for such shares and indicate whether these shares had a short-term or long-term holding period.  In the absence of an election by a shareholder to elect from available IRS accepted cost basis methods, the Fund will use a default cost basis method.  The cost basis method elected or applied may not be changed after the settlement date of a sale of Fund shares.  Fund shareholders should consult with their tax advisers concerning the most desirable IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how the cost basis reporting law applies to them.

On March 30, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.  This act requires certain individuals, estates and trusts to pay a 3.8% Medicare surtax on “net investment income” including, among other things, dividends and proceeds of sale in respect of securities like Fund shares, subject to certain exceptions.  This surtax applies for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.  Prospective investors should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 on their ownership and disposition of the shares.

The Fund will send shareholders information each year on the tax status of dividends and distributions.  A dividend or capital gains distribution paid shortly after shares have been purchased, although in effect a return of investment is subject to federal income taxation.  Dividends from net investment income, along with capital gains, will be taxable to shareholders, whether received in cash or Fund shares and no matter how long the shareholder has held Fund shares, even if they reduce the net asset value of shares below the shareholder’s cost and thus, in effect, result in a return of a part of the shareholder’s investment.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
 
From time to time, the total return of a Fund may be quoted in advertisements, sales literature, shareholder reports, or other communications to shareholders.  The “average annual total return” of a Fund refers to the average annual compounded rate of return over the stated period that would equate an initial investment in that Fund at the beginning of the period to its ending redeemable value, assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and deduction of all recurring charges, other than charges and deductions which may be imposed under a Fund’s contracts.  Performance figures will be given for the recent one, five or ten year periods or for the life of a Fund if it has not been in existence for any such periods.  When considering “average annual total return” figures for periods longer than one year, it is important to note that a Fund’s annual total return for any given year might have been greater or less than its average for the entire period.  “Cumulative total return” represents the total change in value of an investment in a Fund for a specified period (again reflecting changes in Fund share prices and assuming reinvestment of Fund distributions).
 
 
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The following is a brief description of how performance is calculated.  Quotations of average annual total return for a Fund will be expressed in terms of the average annual compounded rate of return of a hypothetical investment in a Fund over periods of one year, five years and ten years or since inception (as applicable).  These are the average annual total rates of return that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable value.
 
The average annual total return (before taxes) is calculated by finding the average annual compounded rates of return over the applicable period that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending value using the following formula:
 
P(1+T)n = ERV
 
Where
P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return
n = number of years
ERV = Ending Redeemable Value of a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
 
The average annual total return (after taxes on distributions) is calculated by finding the average annual compounded rates of return over the applicable period that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending value using the following formula:
 
P(1+T)n = ATVD
Where
P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return (after taxes on distributions)
n = number of years
ATVD = Ending Redeemable Value of a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000, after taxes on fund distributions but not after taxes on redemption
 
The average annual total return (after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares) is calculated by finding the average annual compounded rates of return over the applicable period that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending value using the following formula:
 
P(1+T)n = ATVDR
 
Where
P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return (after taxes on distributions and redemptions)
n = number of years
ATVDR = Ending Redeemable Value of a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000, after taxes on fund distributions and redemption
 
The calculation of average annual total return and aggregate total return assume an initial $1,000 investment and that there is a reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions on the reinvestment dates during the period.  The ending redeemable value is determined by assuming complete redemption of the hypothetical investment and the deduction of all nonrecurring charges at the end of the period covered by the computations.  These performance quotations should not be considered as representative of a Fund’s future performance.
 
A Fund’s performance may be compared in advertisements, sales literature, shareholder reports, and other communications to the performance of other mutual funds having similar objectives or to standardized indices or other measures of investment performance.  In particular, a Fund may compare its performance to broad-based indices that are generally considered to be representative of the performance of companies in which a Fund invests.
 
 
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Comparative performance may also be expressed by reference to a ranking prepared by a mutual fund monitoring service or by one or more newspapers, newsletters, or financial periodicals.  A Fund may also occasionally cite statistics to reflect its volatility and risk.  A Fund may also compare its performance to other published reports of the performance of unmanaged portfolios of companies.  The performance of such unmanaged portfolios generally does not reflect the effects of dividends or dividend reinvestment.  There can be no assurance a Fund will experience the same results.  Performance comparisons may be useful to investors who wish to compare a Fund’s past performance to that of other mutual funds and investment products.  Of course, past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

A Fund’s performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings and net asset value per share fluctuate daily.  Both net earnings and net asset value per share are factors in the computation of total return as described above.
 
As indicated, from time to time a Fund may advertise its performance compared to similar funds or portfolios using certain indices, reporting services, and financial publications.  These may include the following:
 
·       Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total return.  Total return assumes the reinvestment of all capital gains distributions and income dividends and takes into account any change in net asset value over a specific period of time.
 
·       Morningstar, Inc., an independent rating service, is the publisher of the bi-weekly Mutual Fund Values.  Mutual Fund Values rates more than 1,000 NASDAQ-listed mutual funds of all types according to their risk-adjusted returns.  The maximum rating is five stars, and ratings are effective for two weeks.
 
Investors may use such indices in addition to the Prospectus to obtain a more complete view of a Fund’s performance before investing.  Of course, when comparing a Fund’s performance to any index, factors such as composition of the index and prevailing market conditions should be considered in assessing the significance of such comparisons.  When comparing funds using reporting services, or total return, investors should take into consideration any relevant differences in funds such as permitted portfolio compositions and methods used to value portfolio securities and to compute offering price.  Advertisements and other sales literature for a Fund may quote total returns that are calculated on non-standardized base periods.  The total returns represent the historic change in the value of an investment in a Fund based on monthly reinvestment of dividends over a specified period of time.
 
From time to time a Fund may include in advertisements and other communications charts and illustrations relating to inflation and the effects of inflation on the dollar, including the purchasing power of the dollar at various rates of inflation.  A Fund may also disclose from time to time information about its portfolio allocation and holdings at a particular date (including ratings of securities assigned by independent rating services such as Standard & Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.).  A Fund may also depict the historical performance of the securities in which a Fund may invest over periods reflecting a variety of market or economic conditions either alone or in comparison with alternative investments, performance indices of those investments, or economic indicators.  A Fund may also include in advertisements and in materials furnished to present and prospective shareholders statements or illustrations relating to the appropriateness of types of securities and/or mutual funds that may be employed to meet specific financial goals, such as saving for retirement, children’s education, or other future needs.
 
 
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APPENDIX A – DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS

A Fund may acquire from time to time debt securities as described in the Prospectus and this SAI.  The Funds are not restricted with respect to yield, maturity or credit quality of any debt securities, so that the Funds may purchase debt securities that are of high quality “investment grade” (“Investment-Grade Debt Securities”) or of lower quality with significant risk characteristics (e.g., “junk bonds”).  The various ratings used by the nationally recognized securities rating organizations (each a “NRSRO”) are described below.

A rating by a NRSRO represents the organization’s opinion as to the credit quality of the security being rated.  However, the ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality or guarantees as to the creditworthiness of an issuer.  Consequently, the Adviser believes that the quality of Investment-Grade Debt Securities in which a Fund may invest should be continuously reviewed and that individual analysts give different weightings to the various factors involved in credit analysis.  A rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, because it does not take into account market value or suitability for a particular investor.  When a security has received a rating from more than one NRSRO, each rating is evaluated independently.  Ratings are based on current information furnished by the issuer or obtained by the NRSROs from other sources that they consider reliable.  Ratings may be changed, suspended or withdrawn as a result of changes in or unavailability of such information, or for other reasons.

STANDARD & POOR’S® RATINGS SERVICES. The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”), a division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., for bonds that are deemed to be Investment-Grade Debt Securities by the Adviser:
 
 
AAA –
This is the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
 
 
AA –
Debt rated AA differs from AAA issues only in a small degree.  The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

 
A –
Debt rated A is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.  However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.
 
 
BBB –
Debt rated BBB exhibits adequate protection parameters.  However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
 
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the AA, A and BBB ratings may be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within these major rating categories.

Bonds rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are not considered by the Adviser to be Investment-Grade Debt Securities and are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics.  BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation.  While such bonds may have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions.

Commercial paper rated A-1 by S&P indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is strong.  Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted A-1+.  Capacity for timely payment on commercial paper rated A-2 is satisfactory, but the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated A-1.

The rating SP-1 is the highest rating assigned by S&P to short term notes and indicates strong capacity to pay principal and interest.  An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.  The rating SP-2 indicates a satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.  The rating SP-3 indicates a speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
 
 
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MOODY’S INVESTOR SERVICE, INC.  The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) for fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more, which are deemed to be Investment-Grade Securities by the Adviser:

 
Aaa 
Bond obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

 
Aa 
Bond obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

 
A 
Bond obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

 
Baa –
Bond obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk.  They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Obligations which are rated Ba, B, Caa, Ca or C by Moody’s are not considered “Investment-Grade Debt Securities” by the Adviser.  Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.  Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.  Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Note: Moody’s appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa.  The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Short-Term Ratings.

Moody’s short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations.  Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments.  Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody’s employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:
 
 
P-1 –
Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.
 
 
P-2 –
Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.
 
 
P-3 –
Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.
 
 
NP –
Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.
 
Note: Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.
 
U.S. Municipal Short-Term Debt And Demand Obligation Ratings.

Short-Term Debt Ratings. There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade.  These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels - MIG 1 through MIG 3.  In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade.  MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.
 
 
MIG 1
 – This designation denotes superior credit quality.  Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
 
 
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MIG 2
– This designation denotes strong credit quality.  Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.
 
 
MIG 3
– This designation denotes acceptable credit quality.  Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.
 
 
SG –
This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality.  Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.
 
Demand Obligation Ratings.  In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating.  The first element represents Moody’s evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments.  The second element represents Moody’s evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand (“demand feature”), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1.

VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue’s specific structural or credit features.
 
 
VMIG 1
– This designation denotes superior credit quality.  Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
 
 
VMIG 2
 – This designation denotes strong credit quality.  Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
 
 
VMIG 3
– This designation denotes acceptable credit quality.  Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
 
SG – This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality.  Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
 
FITCH RATINGS. The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”):

Long-Term Ratings.
 
 
AAA –
Highest credit quality.  The rating AAA denotes that the lowest expectation of credit risk.  They are assigned only in case of exceptionally strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.  This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.
 
 
AA –
Very high credit quality.  The rating AA denotes a very low expectation of credit risk.  They indicate very strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.  This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

 
A –
High credit quality.  The rating A denotes a low expectation of credit risk.  The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered strong.  This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to changes in circumstances or in economic conditions than is the case for higher rating.
 
 
BBB –
Good credit quality.  The rating BBB indicates that there is currently a low expectation of credit risk.  The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse changes in circumstances and in economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.  This is the lowest investment grade category.
 
 
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Long-term securities rated below BBB by Fitch are not considered by the Adviser to be investment-grade securities.  Securities rated BB and B are regarded as speculative with regard to a possible credit risk developing.  BB is considered speculative and B is considered highly speculative.  Securities rated CCC, CC and C are regarded as a high default risk.  A rating CC indicates that default of some kind appears probable, while a rating C signals imminent default.  Securities rated DDD, D and D indicate a default has occurred.

Short-Term Ratings.
 
 
F1 –
Highest credit quality.  The rating F1 indicates the strongest capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added (+) to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.
 
 
F2 –
Good credit quality.  The rating F2 indicates a satisfactory capacity for timely payment of financial commitment, but the margin of safety is not as great as in the case of the higher ratings.
 
 
F3 –
Fair credit quality.  The rating F3 indicates the capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could result in a reduction to non-investment grade.
 
 
B –
Speculative.  The rating B indicates minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus vulnerability to near-term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.
 
Short-term rates B, C and D by Fitch are considered by the Adviser to be below investment-grade securities.  Short-term securities rated B are considered speculative, securities rated C have a high default risk and securities rated D denote actual or imminent payment default.

(+) or (-) suffixes may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories.  Such suffixes are not added to long-term ratings “AAA” category or to the categories below “CCC”, nor to short-term ratings other than “F1”.  The suffix “NR” indicates that Fitch does not publicly rate the issuer or issue in question.
 
While the foregoing descriptions of the ratings systems used by the Adviser distinguish between “Investment-Grade Debt Securities” and more speculative debt securities, as stated above the Funds are not limited with respect to the yield, maturity or credit quality of the debt securities in which it invests.  Accordingly, the Funds’ portfolio may be invested in Investment-Grade Debt Securities or debt securities that are not Investment-Grade Debt Securities as permitted by the Prospectus.
 
 
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APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES
 
The following proxy voting policies are provided:
 
(1)
the Trust’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy and
(2)
the Adviser’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy.
 
(1)   PROXY VOTING AND DISCLOSURE POLICY FOR 360 FUNDS
 
I.         Introduction
 
Effective April 14, 2003, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Investment Company Act”) to require registered management investment companies to provide disclosure about how they vote proxies for their portfolio securities (collectively, the rule and form amendments are referred to herein as the “IC Amendments”).
 
The IC Amendments require that the Trust and the Fund disclose the policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies for portfolio securities.  The IC Amendments also require the Fund to file with the SEC and to make available to their shareholders the specific proxy votes cast for portfolio securities.
 
This Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy (“Policy”) is designed to ensure that the Fund complies with the requirements of the IC Amendments, and otherwise fulfills its obligations with respect to proxy voting, disclosure, and recordkeeping.  The overall goal is to ensure that the Fund’s proxy voting is managed in an effort to act in the best interests of its shareholders.  While decisions about how to vote must be determined on a case-by-case basis, proxy voting decisions will be made considering these guidelines and following the procedures recited herein.
 
II.        Specific Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
 
 
A.
General
 
The Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board”) believes that the voting of proxies is an important part of portfolio management as it represents an opportunity for shareholders to make their voices heard and to influence the direction of a company.  The Trust and the Fund are committed to voting corporate proxies in the manner that best serves the interests of the Fund’s shareholders.
 
B.        Delegation to Fund’s Adviser
 
The Board believes that the Adviser, as the Fund’s investment adviser, is in the best position to make individual voting decisions for the Fund consistent with this Policy.  Therefore, subject to the oversight of the Board, the Adviser is hereby delegated the following duties:
 
 
(1)
to make the proxy voting decisions for the Fund; and
 
(2)
to assist the Fund in disclosing the Fund’s proxy voting record as required by Rule 30b1-4 under the Investment Company Act, including providing the following information for each matter with respect to which the Fund was entitled to vote: (a) information identifying the matter voted on; (b) whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder; (c) whether and how the Fund cast its vote; and (d) whether the Fund cast its vote for or against management.
 
The Board, including a majority of the independent trustees of the Board, shall approve the Adviser’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy (“Adviser’s Voting Policy”) as it relates to the Fund.  The Board shall also approve any material changes to the Adviser’s Voting Policy no later than four (4) months after adoption by Adviser.
 
 
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C.        Conflicts
 
In cases where a matter with respect to which the Fund is entitled to vote presents a conflict between the interest of the Fund’s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Fund’s investment adviser, principal underwriter, or an affiliated person of the Fund, its investment adviser or principal underwriter, on the other hand, the Fund shall always vote in the best interest of the Fund’s shareholders.  For purposes of this Policy a vote shall be considered in the best interest of the Fund’s shareholders (i) when a vote is cast consistent with a specific voting policy as set forth in the Adviser’s Voting Policy, provided such specific voting policy was approved by the Board or (ii) when a vote is cast consistent with the decision of the Trust’s Proxy Voting Committee (as defined below).
 
III.      Fund Disclosure
 
 
A.
Disclosure of Fund Policies and Procedures With Respect to Voting Proxies Relating to Portfolio Securities
 
 
The Fund shall disclose this Policy, or a description of the policies and procedures of this Policy, to its shareholders in its Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) on Form N-1A.  The Fund will notify shareholders in the SAI and the Fund’s shareholder reports that a description of this Policy is available upon request, without charge, by calling a specified toll-free telephone number, by reviewing the Fund’s website, if applicable, and by reviewing filings available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  The Fund will send this description of the Fund’s Policy within three business days of receipt of any shareholder request, by first-class mail or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery.
 
 
B.
Disclosure of the Fund’s Complete Proxy Voting Record
 
 
In accordance with Rule 30b1-4 of the Investment Company Act, the Fund shall disclose to its shareholders on Form N-PX the Fund’s complete proxy voting record for the twelve month period ended June 30 by no later than August 31 of each year.
 
 
The Fund shall disclose the following information on Form N-PX for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which to the Fund was entitled to vote:
 
 
(i)
The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
 
(ii)
The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security (if available through reasonably practicable means);
 
(iii)
The Council on Uniform Security Identification Procedures (“CUSIP”) number for the portfolio security (if available through reasonably practicable means);
 
(iv)
The shareholder meeting date;
 
(v)
A brief identification of the matter voted on;
 
(vi)
Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
 
(vii)
Whether the Fund cast its vote on the matter;
 
(viii)
How the Fund cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
 
(ix)
Whether the Fund cast its vote for or against management.
 
The Fund shall make its proxy voting record available to shareholders either upon request or by making available an electronic version on or through the Fund’s website, if applicable.  If the Fund discloses its proxy voting record on or through its website, the Fund shall post the information disclosed in the Fund’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX on the website beginning the same day it files such information with the SEC.
 
 
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The Fund shall also include in its annual reports, semi-annual reports and SAI a statement that information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge upon request, by calling a specified toll-free (or collect) telephone number, or (if applicable) on or through the Fund’s website at a specified Internet address; and (2) on the SEC’s website.  If the Fund discloses that its proxy voting record is available by calling a toll-free (or collect) telephone number, it shall send the information disclosed in the Fund’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX within three business days of receipt of a request for this information, by first-class mail or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery.
 
IV.       Recordkeeping
 
 
The Trust shall keep the following records for a period of at least five years, the first two in an easily accessible place:
 
 
(i)
A copy of this Policy;
 
(ii)
Proxy Statements received regarding the Fund’s securities;
 
(iii)
Records of votes cast on behalf of the Fund; and
 
(iv)
A record of each shareholder request for proxy voting information and the Fund’s response, including the date of the request, the name of the shareholder, and the date of the response.
 
The foregoing records may be kept as part of the Adviser’s records.
 
The Fund may rely on proxy statements filed on the SEC EDGAR system instead of keeping its own copies, and may rely on proxy statements and records of proxy votes cast by the Adviser that are maintained with a third party such as a proxy voting service, provided that an undertaking is obtained from the third party to provide a copy of the documents promptly upon request.
 
V.         Proxy Voting Committee
 
 
A.
General
 
The Proxy Voting Committee of the Trust shall be composed entirely of independent trustees of the Board and may be comprised of one or more such independent trustees as the Board may, from time to time, decide.  The purpose of the Proxy Voting Committee shall be to determine how the Fund should cast its vote, if called upon by the Board or the Adviser, when a matter with respect to which the Fund is entitled to vote presents a conflict between the interest of the Fund’s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Fund’s investment adviser, principal underwriter, or an affiliated person of the Fund, its investment adviser or principal underwriter, on the other hand.
 
 
B.
Powers and Methods of Operation
 
The Proxy Voting Committee shall have all the powers necessary to fulfill its purpose as set forth above and such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board may, from time to time, grant and/or assign the Proxy Voting Committee.  The Proxy Voting Committee shall meet at such times and places as the Proxy Voting Committee or the Board may, from time to time, determine.  The act of a majority of the members of the Proxy Voting Committee in person, by telephone conference or by consent in writing without a meeting shall be the act of the Proxy Voting Committee.  The Proxy Voting Committee shall have the authority to utilize Trust counsel at the expense of the Trust if necessary.  The Proxy Voting Committee shall prepare minutes of each meeting and keep such minutes with the Trust’s records.  The Proxy Voting Committee shall review this Policy and recommend any changes to the Board as it deems necessary or advisable.
 
 
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VI.       Other
 
 
This Policy may be amended, from time to time; provided, however, that material changes are approved by the Board as provided under Section II(B) above.
 
(2)   PROXY VOTING AND DISCLOSURE POLICY OF THE ADVISER
 
In accordance with Rule 206(4)-6, Foundry Partners, LLC (“Foundry”) has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to ensure that Foundry votes securities held in the Funds in the best interests of clients and strives to keep all votes free from any inappropriate influence or material conflicts.  Foundry exercises voting responsibilities in accordance with the proxy voting policies and procedures of the Trust, and in a method believed most likely to increase the value of the securities within the portfolio.
 
Policy Inquiries
 
This Proxy & Corporate Actions Voting Policies Notice is provided for your information and no action on your part is required.
 
Please direct your questions about this notice to:
 
Foundry Partners, LLC Funds
c/o M3Sixty Administration, LLC
4520 Main Street
Suite 1425
Kansas City, MO 64111
 
 
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PART C

FORM N-1A

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 28.
Exhibits
 
 
(a)(1)
Agreement and Declaration of Trust (“Trust Instrument”).1

 
(a)(2)
Certificate of Amendment to Agreement and Declaration of Trust.5
 
 
(b)
By-Laws. 1

 
(c)
Articles III, V, and VI of the Trust Instrument, Exhibit 28(a)(1) hereto, defines the rights of holders of the securities being registered. (Certificates for shares are not issued.)
     
 
(d)(1)
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Snow Capital Management L.P. (“Snow Capital”) with respect to the Snow Capital Focused Value Fund, the Snow Capital Hedged Equity Fund, the Snow Capital Market Plus Fund, the Snow Capital Inflation Advantaged Equities Fund, the Snow Capital Dividend Plus Fund and the Snow Capital Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Snow Capital Funds”).6
 
 
(d)(2)
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Stringer Asset Management, LLC with respect to the Stringer Growth Fund.6

 
(d)(3)
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Winning Points Advisors, LLC with respect to the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund. 7
 
 
(d)(4)
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Foundry Partners, LLC with respect to the Foundry Micro Cap Value Fund and the Foundry Small Cap Value Fund (the “Foundry Funds”)*
 
 
(e)(1)
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Snow Capital Funds, and the Distributor.6

 
(e)(2)
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Stringer Fund, and the Distributor.6
 
(e)(3)
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund, and the Distributor. 7
 
(e)(4)
Distribution Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Foundry Funds and the Distributor.*
 
 
(f)
Not Applicable.

 
(g)(1)
Custodian Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Stringer Growth Fund, and Fifth Third Bank. 6
 

 
(g)(2)
Custodian Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Snow Capital Funds, and US Bank. 6
 
 
(g)(3)
Custodian Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund, and Fifth Third Bank. 7
 
 
(g)(4)
Custodian Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Foundry Funds and U.S. Bank, National Association*
 
 
 

 
 
 
(h)(1)
Investment Company Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of the Snow Capital Funds, and Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, as Administrator. 6

 
(h)(2)
Investment Company Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of the Stringer Growth Fund, and Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, as Administrator. 6

 
(h)(3)
Investment Company Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund, and Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, as Administrator. 7
 
 
(h)(4)
Investment Company Services Agreement between the Registrant on behalf of the Foundry Funds, and Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, as Administrator.*
 
 
(h)(5)
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Snow Capital Funds, and Snow Capital. 6
 
 
(h)(6)
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Stringer Growth Fund, and Stringer Asset Management, LLC. 6
 
 
(h)(7)
Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant, with respect to the Foundry Funds, and Foundry Partners, LLC.*

 
(i)(1)
Opinion and Consent of Kilpatrick Stockton LLP regarding the legality of securities registered with respect to the Snow Capital Funds. 6
 
 
(i)(2)
Opinion and Consent of Kilpatrick Stockton LLP regarding the legality of securities registered with respect to the Stringer Growth Fund. 6
 
 
(i)(3)
Opinion and Consent of Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP regarding the legality of securities registered with respect to the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund. 7
 
 
(i)(4)
Opinion and Consent of Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP regarding the legality of securities registered with respect to the Foundry Funds.*
 
 
(j)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. *

 
(k)
Not applicable.
 
 
(l)
Initial Subscription Agreement.2

 
(m)(1)
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Snow Capital Funds. 6

 
(m)(2)
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the Stringer Growth Fund. 6

 
(m)(3)
Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 for the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund. 7
 
 
(n)(1)
Rule 18f-3 Plan for the Snow Capital Funds. 6
 
 
(n)(2)
Rule 18f-3 Plan for the Stringer Growth Fund. 6

 
(n)(3)
Rule 18f-3 Plan for the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund. 7
 
 
(n)(4)
Rule 18f-3 Plan for the Foundry Funds.*
 
 
(o)
Reserved.
 
 
(p)(1)
Code of Ethics for the Registrant. 2

 
(p)(2)
Code of Ethics for Snow Capital. 6

 
 

 
 
 
(p)(3)
Code of Ethics for Stringer Asset Management, LLC. 6
 
 
(p)(4)
Code of Ethics for WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund. 7
 
 
(p)(5)
Code of Ethics for Foundry Partners, LLC.**
 
 
(p)(6)
Code of Ethics for the Distributor. 4
     
 
(q)
Copy of Powers of Attorney.7

1
Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed March 14, 2005.

2
Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed June 13, 2005.

3
Reserved.

4
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed August 21, 2008.
 
5
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed August 26, 2011.
 
6
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed March 27, 2013.
 
7
Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed October 10, 2013
 
*
To be filed by amendment.
**
Filed herewith.

ITEM 29.
Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Registrant

No person is controlled by or under common control with the Registrant.

ITEM 30.
Indemnification

Under Delaware law, Section 3817 of the Treatment of Delaware Statutory Trusts empowers Delaware business trusts to indemnify and hold harmless any trustee or beneficial owner or other person from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever, subject to such standards and restrictions as may be set forth in the governing instrument of the business trust. The Registrant's Trust Instrument contains the following provisions:

Section 2. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability. The Trustees shall not be responsible or liable in any event for any neglect or wrong-doing of any officer, agent, employee, Manager or Principal Underwriter of the Trust, nor shall any Trustee be responsible for the act or omission of any other Trustee, and, as provided in Section 3 of this Article VII, the Trust out of its assets shall indemnify and hold harmless each and every Trustee and officer of the Trust from and against any and all claims, demands, costs, losses, expenses, and damages whatsoever arising out of or related to such Trustee's performance of his or her duties as a Trustee or officer of the Trust; provided that nothing herein contained shall indemnify, hold harmless or protect any Trustee or officer from or against any liability to the Trust or any Shareholder to which he or she would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 3. Indemnification.

(a) Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in Subsection (b) below:
 
(i) every person who is, or has been, a Trustee or an officer, employee or agent of the Trust (including any individual who serves at its request as director, officer, partner, trustee or the like of another organization in which it has any interest as a shareholder, creditor or otherwise) (“Covered Person”) shall be indemnified by the Trust or the appropriate Series 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 a Covered Person and against amounts paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof; and

(ii) as used herein, the words “claim,” “action,” “suit,” or “proceeding” shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and the words “liability” and “expenses” shall include, without limitation, attorneys, fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.

(b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person:
 
(i) who shall have been adjudicated by a court or body before which the proceeding was brought (A) to be liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office, or (B) not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest of the Trust; or

(ii) in the event the matter is not adjudicated by a court or other appropriate body, unless there has been a determination that such Covered Person did not engage in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office: by at least a majority of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor are parties to the matter based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), or by written opinion of independent legal counsel based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry).

(c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be entitled, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of a Covered Person.

(d) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, expenses incurred in defending any proceeding may be advanced by the Trust before the disposition of the proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Covered Person that such amount will be paid over by him to the Trust or applicable Series if it is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to indemnification under this Section; provided, however, that either a majority of the Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor parties to the matter, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined, based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that there is reason to believe that such Covered Person will not be disqualified from indemnification under this Section.
 
 
 

 
 
(e) Any repeal or modification of this Article VII by the Shareholders, or adoption or modification of any other provision of the Declaration or By-laws inconsistent with this Article, shall be prospective only, to the extent that such repeal, or modification would, if applied retrospectively, adversely affect any limitation on the liability of any Covered Person or indemnification available to any Covered Person with respect to any act or omission which occurred prior to such repeal, modification or adoption.

In addition, the Registrant has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each series’ respective investment adviser and a Distribution Agreement with its Distributor. These agreements provide indemnification for those entities and their affiliates. Personnel of certain investment advisers to the trust and the Distributor may serve as trustees and officers of the Trust.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant by the Registrant pursuant to the Trust Instrument or otherwise, the Registrant is aware that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and, therefore, is unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by trustees, officers or controlling persons of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any act, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustees, officers or controlling persons in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues.

ITEM 31.
Business and other Connections of the Investment Advisers
 
The descriptions of Snow Capital, Stringer Asset Management, LLC, Winning Points Advisors, LLC and Foundry Partners, LLC are found under the caption of “Management” in the respective Prospectuses and under the caption “Management and Administration” in the respective Statements of Additional Information constituting Parts A and B, respectively, of this Registration Statement, which are incorporated by reference herein.

These investment advisers may provide investment advisory services to other persons or entities other than the Registrant.

ITEM 32.
Principal Underwriter

(a) The principal underwriter and distributor for the Snow Capital Funds, the Stringer Growth Fund, the WP Large Cap Income Plus Fund and the Foundry Funds is Matrix Capital Group, Inc. Other funds for which this distributor acts as principal underwriter, depositor or investment adviser include AMIDEX Funds, Inc., Congressional Effect Family of Funds, Epiphany Family of Funds and Monteagle Funds.
 
(b) The table below provides information for each director, officer or partner of the Distributor:
 
NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ADDRESS*
POSITIONS WITH UNDERWRITER
POSITIONS WITH REGISTRANT
Christopher F. Anci
President & Treasurer
None
Richard W. Berenger
Chief Compliance Officer
None
Jennifer Sarkany
Secretary
None

*
Mr. Anci and Ms. Sarkany are located at 242 E 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021. Mr. Berenger is located at 45 Dustman Lane, Bardonia, NY 10954.

 
 

 
 
(c) Not applicable.
 
ITEM 33.
Location of Accounts and Records
 
Registrant maintains the records required to be maintained by it under Rules 31a-1(a), 31a-1(b) and 31a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 at its principal executive offices at 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 601, New York, NY 10170, except for those records that may be maintained pursuant to Rule 31a-3 at the offices of Registrant's Custodian(s), Fifth Third Bank, 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263, and U.S. Bank, N.A., 1555 N. Rivercenter Dr., MK-WI-S302, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212; and Registrant’s Administrator and Transfer Agent, Matrix 360 Administration, LLC, 4520 Main Street, Suite 1425, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Such records may also be maintained with the investment advisers to the respective series of the Registrant:

Snow Capital Management, L.P., 2000 Georgetowne Drive, Suite 200, Sewickley, PA 15143
Stringer Asset Management, LLC, 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250, Memphis, TN 38119
Winning Points Advisors, LLC, 129 NW 13th Street, Suite D-26, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Foundry Partners, LLC, 510 First Avenue North, Suite 409, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

ITEM 34.
Management Services
 
None.

ITEM 35.
Undertakings
 
None.
 
 
 

 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City and State of New York on the 15th day of November 2013.
 
 
360 Funds Trust
       
 
By:
/s/ Randall Linscott
 
   
Randall Linscott, President and Trustee
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

*
 
November 15, 2013
Art Falk, Trustee
 
Date
 
*
 
November 15, 2013
Thomas Krausz, Trustee
 
Date
 
*
 
November 15, 2013
Tom M. Wirtshafter, Trustee
 
Date
 
/s/ Randall Linscott
 
November 15, 2013
Randall Linscott, Trustee and President
 
Date
     
/s/ Larry Beaver
 
November 15, 2013
Larry Beaver, Treasurer
 
Date
     
* By:
/s/ Randall Linscott
 
November 15, 2013
Randall Linscott, Attorney-in-Fact
 
Date

 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT LIST

(p)(5)
Code of Ethics for Foundry Partners, LLC.