LAUREL, MD --(Marketwired - June 29, 2016) - Now more than ever, Arrow Funds is upholding its mission to bring institutional-style investments mainstream with the rapidly growing Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund (
"From an unprecedented U.S. election year to Britain's decision to leave the European Union, recent current events continue to cause uncertainty in the markets," says Joseph Barrato, CEO and Director of Investment Strategy at Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC (Arrow). "It's not surprising that we are seeing investors once again embrace managed futures as a way to enhance diversification and reduce portfolio risk. We are pleased to offer the only managed futures mutual fund that provides access to DUNN Capital Management -- a CTA pioneer with a history of producing a high composite rate of returns over times."
DUNN's WMA program utilizes a systematic, long-term trend following strategy to invest in a portfolio of financial, energy, metal and agricultural futures. The program invests in more than 50 global market segments and can go long or short in each of the markets. The DUNN approach emphasizes capital growth through the use of a higher volatility strategy when compared with many other CTAs and managed futures strategies that often place an emphasis on lower volatility and capital preservation. Rather than targeting a static risk level, DUNN uses an adaptive Value at Risk (VaR) approach that recalibrates the risk target daily based on changing market conditions. As a result, the WMA program has the ability to capture upside potential during favorable market environments.
"DUNN's higher volatility approach is unique among managed futures strategies that tend to target a low risk-level and consequently underperform the broad equity markets," says Barrato. "We spend a great deal of time emphasizing this point with clients and providing education about the potential benefits of using a high volatility strategy that can take better advantage of market opportunities and generate the kind of returns that enhance diversification. DUNN's WMA program is one of the few investment strategies that have a 30-year track record with double-digit returns."
Arrow's partnership with DUNN Capital is the latest example of the firm's push to make alternative investing more accessible for financial advisors and their individual investor clients. Since Barrato co-founded Arrow in 2006, the boutique asset manager has sought to deliver mutual funds and exchange traded funds designed to help investors build portfolios that can adapt to changing market conditions with an emphasis on alternatives and tactical investment solutions. In addition to its managed futures fund, Arrow offers indexed and smart beta solutions, alternative fixed income, global equity, high yield and broad-based commodity strategies.
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Before investing, please read the prospectus and shareholder reports to learn about the investment strategy and potential risks. Investing involves risks, including the potential for loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, charges, expenses and risks carefully before investing. This and other information is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-877-277-6933. Arrow Funds are distributed by an affiliate, Archer Distributors, LLC (member FINRA).
Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund may not be suitable for all investors. The fund's use of short selling involves increased risks and additional costs. The fund may invest in commodity- and currency-related securities, which may be subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The fund may invest in fixed income securities, which are subject to risks including interest rate, credit, inflation, and counterparty risks. The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements may expose the fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the underlying securities. The fund may invest in international and emerging market securities which may be subject to special risks including currency fluctuation, government regulation, differences in accounting standards and liquidity. Investing in leveraged instruments will magnify any gains or losses on those instruments. Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund is offered in multiple share classes: Class A (
Quarterly Fund Performance as of 3/31/2016
| YTD | 3-Month | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Inception (3/21/2012) | |||||||
| MFTNX | 1.82% | 1.82% | -1.39% | 1.71% | -- | -0.16% |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. For periods less than one year, performance is not annualized. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call 1-877-277-6933. The maximum sales charge for Class A is 5.75% and may be eligible for a reduction in sales charges. The fund charges a fee of 1.00% on redemptions of shares held less than 30 days. Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund (MFTNX - Class I) total expenses are capped by a contractual fee waiver at 1.40%, effective until at least November 30, 2016. Before reimbursement, the fund's fees are 1.49%. With acquired fund fees and expenses of 0.09%, before reimbursement, the fund's total expenses are 2.36% for Class I. For current fund performance, visit www.arrowfunds.com
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