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Name
As of 11/27/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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YTD Return
17.7%
1 yr return
28.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
6.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
N/A
Net Assets
$163 M
Holdings in Top 10
42.6%
Expense Ratio 1.72%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
$10,000
IRA
$10,000
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/27/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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The Funds investment adviser, Advisors Preferred, LLC (the Adviser), delegates execution of the Funds investment strategy to the subadviser, Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (FPI or the Subadviser). The Subadviser selects investments for the Fund and provides trade placement for fixed income instruments, including cash equivalents. The Adviser provides trade placement for non-fixed income instruments.
The Fund invests primarily in common stocks and bonds of issuers that the Subadviser considers compliant with both ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and BRI (Biblically Responsible Investing) standards. The universe of issuers is composed of those in the S&P 1500 Index that remain after application of both the ESG and the BRI filters. Environmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a companys leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls and shareholder rights. BRI standards screen out companies with products or services that conflict with biblical principles. For example, this screen removes tobacco, alcohol, or gambling companies.
The Subadvisor may also use ESG and BRI exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds to execute its strategy. The Fund invests in ETFs and mutual funds that are not affiliated with the Adviser or Subadviser. In addition, the Subadviser may use tactical allocation methodologies to hedge or leverage the beta exposure to the S&P 1500 Index. Beta is a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market. This methodology may result in as much as a 100% hedged position or a 200% beta exposure, in part through leveraged ETFs and mutual funds and swaps. The Fund may also use borrowing to leverage the portfolio and manage cash flows. During periods of financial uncertainty or distress, the Subadviser allocates Fund assets to short term, fixed income investments. The Subadviser seeks income from dividends on common stocks and interest from debt instruments while seeking capital gains by changing asset allocations between stocks and debt, based on expected returns. The Subadviser uses an aggressive tactical management strategy that typically results in high portfolio turnover.
The Fund invests without restriction as to asset class, issuer capitalization or the credit quality or maturity of debt instruments. The Fund is non-diversified, which means it may invest a high percentage of its assets in a limited number of securities.
Period | QCGDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | 17.7% | -6.2% | 63.8% | 82.44% |
1 Yr | 28.9% | 3.0% | 67.1% | 65.72% |
3 Yr | 6.9%* | -18.7% | 25.5% | 64.94% |
5 Yr | N/A* | 0.4% | 25.9% | N/A |
10 Yr | N/A* | 2.9% | 16.4% | N/A |
* Annualized
Period | QCGDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 14.5% | -12.9% | 28.8% | 39.66% |
2022 | -12.2% | -52.6% | 20.1% | 9.14% |
2021 | 25.3% | -43.8% | 32.4% | 7.29% |
2020 | 12.8% | -10.6% | 82.1% | 27.79% |
2019 | N/A | -8.5% | 37.5% | N/A |
Period | QCGDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 17.7% | -6.2% | 63.8% | 82.44% |
1 Yr | 28.9% | 3.0% | 67.1% | 65.72% |
3 Yr | 6.9%* | -18.7% | 25.5% | 64.94% |
5 Yr | N/A* | 0.4% | 25.9% | N/A |
10 Yr | N/A* | 2.9% | 16.4% | N/A |
* Annualized
Period | QCGDX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 14.7% | 1.2% | 31.3% | 61.47% |
2022 | -12.2% | -45.7% | 21.1% | 22.00% |
2021 | 32.2% | -30.2% | 52.8% | 2.62% |
2020 | 14.7% | -8.4% | 84.3% | 38.07% |
2019 | N/A | 1.0% | 43.4% | N/A |
QCGDX | Category Low | Category High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 163 M | 728 K | 175 B | 71.27% |
Number of Holdings | 50 | 1 | 2780 | 74.65% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 82.1 M | 402 K | 15.4 B | 52.68% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 42.63% | 0.5% | 100.0% | 15.54% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 97.07% | 0.86% | 100.25% | 79.44% |
Cash | 3.00% | 0.00% | 99.07% | 27.04% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.46% | 23.38% |
Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 51.08% | 47.04% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 23.66% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.71% | 29.01% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Consumer Defense | 32.18% | 0.00% | 32.18% | 0.28% |
Industrials | 22.08% | 0.00% | 45.89% | 9.04% |
Technology | 14.15% | 0.00% | 40.65% | 69.49% |
Healthcare | 7.85% | 0.00% | 24.06% | 80.79% |
Basic Materials | 6.95% | 0.00% | 16.35% | 19.77% |
Financial Services | 6.49% | 0.00% | 46.10% | 95.76% |
Consumer Cyclical | 5.35% | 2.49% | 46.48% | 95.48% |
Real Estate | 3.35% | 0.00% | 25.82% | 78.81% |
Energy | 1.60% | 0.00% | 58.13% | 82.49% |
Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.97% | 84.46% |
Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 30.98% | 88.70% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 97.07% | 0.86% | 100.25% | 71.27% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.11% | 35.21% |
QCGDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 1.72% | 0.03% | 19.40% | 14.16% |
Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 94.62% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 36.75% |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.30% | N/A |
QCGDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
QCGDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
QCGDX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 304.00% | 100.00% |
QCGDX | Category Low | Category High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.19% | 0.00% | 29.78% | 79.44% |
QCGDX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
QCGDX | Category Low | Category High | QCGDX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | -0.86% | -2.06% | 3.38% | 95.75% |
QCGDX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 26, 2023 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 28, 2021 | $0.770 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 28, 2020 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 02, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Timothy Hanna, has served as the Subadviser’s Senior Portfolio Manager since January 2014. Before joining the Subadviser, he was an institutional fixed-income manager at Multi-Bank Securities and previously a derivatives trader. Mr. Hanna is responsible for performing applied economic and quantitative research for the Subadviser’s strategies and mutual funds. He reviews new and existing strategies, ensuring that algorithms perform within expectations, providing modifications to achieve best execution and efficient implementation. Mr. Hanna has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wayne State University and a master’s degree in finance from Walsh College. He holds the designations of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Fixed-Income Practitioner (CFIP).
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 02, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Jerry C. Wagner, JD is President and Chief Investment Officer of Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. Mr. Wagner was born on May 7, 1947. He holds the degree of Juris Doctor awarded by the University of Michigan in 1973 and degrees of Masters in Labor & Industrial Relations (1970) and Bachelor of Arts (1969) from Michigan State University. Mr. Wagner has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1973. He has been the principal investment adviser representative for Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. since 1981. Mr. Wagner has a Series 65. His business experience for the last 5 years is as follows: Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. Investment Adviser
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 02, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Jason Teed, CFA, MFS, Director of Research and Senior Portfolio Manager. Mr Teed was born May 21, 1984. He holds a Masters in Finance degree from the Walsh College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Teed joined Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. as an Investment Associate in February 2011. He holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. Investment Adviser Director of Research
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.25 | 38.44 | 7.3 | 5.78 |
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