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Top 10 Systematic Trend Mutual Funds

Comparison of the largest systematic trend mutual funds & correlation scatterplot.

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Longboard vs. Trend Following Benchmark

Source: Portfolio Visualizer, 4/1/15 - 6/30/2025. The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 855.294.7540. Total annual operating expenses are 1.99% for Class I.

Longboard vs. Top 10 Systematic Trend Mutual Funds

April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2025

SymbolNameAnnualized Total ReturnsCorrelation to SG TrendMax DeclineSharpe RatioSortino RatioNet Expense RatioGross Expense Ratio
ASFYX
Virtus AlphaSimplex Mgd Futures Strategy Fund I
-0.32%
0.92
-34.35%
-0.11
-0.15
1.45%
1.57%
ABYIX
Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund I
1.23%
0.94
-15.24%
-0.04
-0.06
1.79%
1.85%
LOTIX
LoCorr Market Trend Fund I
1.07%
0.86
-25.41%
0.00
-0.01
1.75%
1.75%
QMHIX
AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund I
1.28%
0.85
-36.25%
0.04
0.05
1.68%
4.02%
PQTIX
PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Inst
1.63%
0.80
-24.19%
0.02
0.03
1.40%
2.57%
GPAIX
Grant Park Multi Alternative Strategies Fund I
3.34%
0.59
-14.00%
0.22
0.33
1.54%
1.54%
AQMIX
AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund I
1.81%
0.85
-24.40%
0.04
0.06
1.26%
2.73%
LFMIX
LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund I
3.26%
0.85
-11.02%
0.20
0.29
1.88%
1.88%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodities Strategy Fund I
4.77%
0.27
-12.48%
0.39
0.67
2.11%
2.11%
AHLYX
American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strat Fd Y
1.91%
0.85
-19.58%
0.04
0.07
1.60%
1.60%
LONGX
Longboard Fund I
6.86%
0.29
-17.78%
0.41
0.60
1.99%
1.99%
Disclosures

Source: Portfolio Visualizer, Ycharts. Comparisons made to Morningstar™ Systematic Trend Category Funds with over $100 million AUM as of 6/30/2025 with an inception data longer than 4/1/2015, sorted by assets under management. Performance data show represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value wiill fluctuate with changing market conditions so that when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain the most recent month end performance please call 855.294.7540.

OUR APPROACH

Systematic Trend


A liquid alternative investment strategy that seeks absolute returns with low correlation to traditional assets and other alternative investment strategies.

These strategies use disciplined rules based models to help identify and capitalize
on market trends and price momentum.

Trend Following Investment Process

Own Top Performing Trends

Systematic trend following models seek to own the best performing stocks and sell the worst performing stocks in each industry and sector

Maximize Diversification

Seeks broad trend signal diversification across the total U.S. stock market

Control Downside Risk

Systematic trend following models exit positions and allocate to low correlation T-bills during bear markets

Low Correlation

Seeks to deliver low correlation to other trend following strategies

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Asset Allocation

LONGX
CASH
FINANCIALS
INDUSTRIALS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
UTILITIES
HEALTH CARE
REAL ESTATE
CONSUMER STAPLES
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
ENERGY
MATERIALS
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
%Weights

Performance Metrics

4/1/2015 - 6/30/2025
LONGX
SG Trend Index
Beta to SG Trend
0.35
%
1
%
Correlation to SG Trend Index
0.29
%
1
%
Maximum Drawdown
-17.78
%
-20.69
%
Sharpe ratio
0.41
%
0.02
%
Sortino Ratio
0.6
%
0.03
%
Standard Deviation
13.83
%
11.55
%

The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 855.294.7540. Total annual operating expenses are 1.99% for Class I.

Top 10 Largest Holdings1

Ticker
Company
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc.
PECO
Phillips Edison & Co Inc.
AJG
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
BOX
Box Inc.
AM
Antero Midstream Corp
NYT
New York Times Co.
WRB
W.R. Berkley Corp
PRDO
Perdoceo Education Corp
NI
NiSource Inc.
1 Source: Longboard, as of 6/30/2025

Stock Style2

Centroid
Ownership Zone
Longboard I
as of 02/28/2025
Equity Hedged
as of 6/30/2025
Morningstar Mod
Con Tgt Risk TR USD
as of 6/30/2025
2 Source: Morningstar.com, as of 6/30/2025


The stock style chart above from the Longboard Fund (I share: LONGX) publicly available portfolio page on Morningstar.com provides investors insight into the portfolio makeup of the Longboard Fund, Equity Hedged category, and the Equity Hedged category benchmark. This chart shows LONGX holdings are primarily comprised of Small and Mid capitalization funds and a blend of value and growth stocks. The Equity Hedged benchmark falls directly in large cap blend, with the Equity Hedged category primarily encompassing large capitalization and a blend of both value and growth stocks.

April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2025

SymbolName10 YR Annualized ReturnsVolatilityWorst YearCorrelation to GoldCorrelation to CommoditiesCorrelation to BondsCorrelation to StocksGross Expense RatioNet Expense Ratio Adjusted Expense Ratio*
MBXIX
Catalyst/Millburn Hedge Strategy Fund I
8.25%
12.33%
-4.92%
-0.06
0.44
-0.12
0.54
2.03%
2.03%
2.03%
LONGX
Longboard Fund I
7.27%
13.83%
-13.20%
0.04
0.02
0.33
0.56
1.99%
1.99%
1.99%
QMNIX
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund I
7.17%
9.88%
-19.52%
-0.01
0.11
-0.24
-0.15
5.49%
5.48%
1.33%
QQMNX
Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Inst
6.97%
8.69%
-5.61%
0.05
0.38
-0.03
0.58
1.87%
1.86%
1.86%
QSPIX
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund I
6.52%
13.32%
-21.96%
-0.17
0.29
-0.25
0
5.89%
5.89%
1.52%
ADAIX
AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund I
5.73%
5.72%
-4.97%
0.02
0.45
0.19
0.42
1.87%
1.87%
1.38%
BDMIX
BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Inst
5.41%
5.44%
-6.85%
0.07
0.11
0.09
0.18
1.55%
1.35%
1.35%
EBSIX
Campbell Systematic Macro Fund I
4.90%
10.96%
-11.36%
0.06
0.02
-0.16
-0.07
1.84%
1.75%
1.75%
BILPX
BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund Institutional
4.49%
4.07%
-0.57%
0.1
0.23
0.34
0.62
1.37%
1.29%
1.29%
PBAIX
BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund Inst
4.28%
4.96%
-4.83%
-0.15
0.19
-0.18
0.27
0.82%
0.82%
0.82%
LFMIX
LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund I
4.09%
8.23%
-6.58%
0.02
0.11
-0.23
-0.03
1.88%
1.88%
1.88%
CBHIX
Victory Market Neutral Income Fund I
3.99%
3.78%
-2.56%
0.1
0.12
0.08
0.19
0.73%
0.56%
0.56%
MERIX
Merger Fund Institutional
3.75%
2.89%
-1.91%
0.01
0.25
0.13
0.42
1.37%
1.27%
1.27%
ARBNX
Arbitrage Fund I
3.20%
3.01%
-0.66%
0.12
0.23
0.28
0.51
1.53%
1.32%
1.32%
BXMIX
Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund I
3.09%
5.99%
-4.62%
0.02
0.56
0.16
0.6
3.85%
3.77%
2.40%
AQMIX
AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund I
2.74%
10.56%
-8.88%
0.04
0.03
-0.4
-0.29
2.73%
2.72%
1.26%
AHLYX
American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strat Fd Y
2.62%
9.67%
-9.80%
0
0.01
-0.24
-0.14
1.60%
1.60%
1.60%
PQTIX
PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Inst
2.40%
9.92%
-11.32%
0.02
-0.03
-0.28
-0.29
2.57%
2.36%
1.40%
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund I
12.06%
11.40%
-16.32%
0.03
0.36
-0.03
0.44
5.33%
5.33%
1.31%
ABYIX
Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund I
1.77%
8.26%
-6.15%
-0.03
0.04
-0.31
-0.12
1.85%
1.79%
1.79%
ASFYX
Virtus AlphaSimplex Mgd Futures Strategy Fund I
0.80%
13.08%
-17.24%
-0.01
0.06
-0.29
-0.11
1.57%
1.45%
1.45%

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PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY INVESTMENT WILL ACHIEVE ITS GOALS AND GENERATE PROFITS OR AVOID LOSSES

Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.

IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION

PROSPECTUS OFFERING DISCLOSURE
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Longboard Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained at https://regdocs.blugiant.com/longboard/ or by calling 855-294-7540. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Longboard Fund is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, a FINRA/SIPC member. Longboard Asset Management, LP, is not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.

Investments in Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Strategies involve substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY INVESTMENT WILL ACHIEVE ITS GOALS AND GENERATE PROFITS OR AVOID LOSSES. INVESTMENTS CANNOT BE MADE IN AN INDEX. UNMANAGED INDEX RETURNS DO NOT REFLECT ANY FEES, EXPENSES, OR SALES CHARGES.

STANDARDIZED PERFORMANCE (NET OF FEES)

As of 6/30/2025 - LONGX

1Y +5.81%

5Y +6.88%

10Y +7.27%

Source: Ultimus. LONGX Inception Date: 3/19/15 (I share). The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll free 855.294.7540. Total annual operating expenses are 1.99% for Class I.

MUTUAL FUND RISK DISCLOSURE – LONGX LONAX

Mutual funds involve risk including possible loss of principal.

There is a risk that issuers and counterparties will not make payment on securities and other investments held by the fund, resulting in loss. The fund’s use of derivatives (including futures, forward contracts and swap agreements) involves risks different from and possibly greater than those associated with investing directly in securities including leverage risk, counterparty risk, tracking risk and liquidity. The price of equity security fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. Investments in ETFs may involve extra expenses and may not perform as expected and may not replicate the performance of the underlying index.

Fixed income securities could lose value due to interest rate changes. ADRs are subject to fluctuations in foreign currencies, political and economic instability, differences in financial reporting, security regulation, trading and taxation issues. The successful used of forward and futures contracts draws on the Adviser’s skill and experience in predicting market movement. Risks include imperfect correlation, illiquid secondary markets, unanticipated market movements, counterparty default, and potentially selling securities when disadvantageous to do so. The success of the fund’s hedging strategy is subject to the Advisor’s ability to correctly assess market performance and correlation of the instruments used in the hedging strategy and the investments in the portfolio.The fund may trade more, incurring higher brokerage fees and tax liability to shareholders. Large Cap companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as changes in consumer tastes. Small Cap and Mid-Cap companies may be volatile and vulnerable to adverse business or economic events. The fund is ‘non-diversified’ and changes in the value of a single security may have a significant effect on the fund’s value. The fund may have investments that appreciate or decrease significantly over short periods. The value of REIT securities may be adversely affected by changes in the value of the underlying property the REIT holds. Short positions may be considered speculative and losses are potentially unlimited.

ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

Longboard Asset Management, LP (LAM) is registered as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. LAM is also registered with the National Futures Association.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT AN INDICATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE.

The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed by Longboard Asset Management to be reliable. However, Longboard does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the information’s accuracy or completeness, nor does Longboard recommend that the attached information serve as the basis of any investment decision. Longboard hereby disclaims any duty to provide any updates or changes to the analysis contained in this document. Market analysis, returns, estimates and similar information, including statements of opinion/belief contained herein are subject to a number of assumptions and inherent uncertainties. There can be no assurance that targets, projects, or estimates of future performance will be realized.