We Believe
Alternatives Have
Three Jobs.
Did We Do Ours?

We believe every alternative in a portfolio has three jobs: diversify, contribute, and be ownable enough to stay invested. This page doesn't ask you to take our word for it. It shows you the data - one job at a time.
01

Does It Move Independently?

Diversification is only real if the strategy moves independently from what you already have. The test: correlation to the major building blocks of a typical advisor portfolio: equities, fixed income, and other alternatives. Lower can be better. Because Longboard's trends are sourced from micro economic forces rather than macro forces, its movement is structurally uncorrelated to traditional assets - and to other trend strategies in the portfolio.
Longboard Has a Low Correlation to Other Diversifiers
asset class
index
description
correlation to longx
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Macro Trend (Category)

SG Trend

Benchmark for macro trend following

0.30

Commodities

S&P GSCI

Assets / inflation hedge

0.00

Gold

S&P GSCI Gold

Safe-haven / real asset

0.08

U.S. Bonds

Bloomberg
Aggregate

Primary fixed income diversifier

0.34

U.S. Large-Cap Equity

S&P 500

Core portfolio holding

0.57
demonstrated
LONGX historically moves independently from equities, fixed income, commodities, and trend strategies - delivering real diversification with near-zero correlation to traditional portfolio building blocks.

Date range: April 2015 - May 2026. Source: Portfolio Visualizer, Ultimus. Bonds represented by Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index; Gold represented by S&P GSCI Gold Index; Systematic Trend represented by SG Trend Index. Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will 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.

02

Does It Earn Through Different Trend Regimes?

A strategy that only performs in specific conditions isn't contributing - it's waiting. The
most direct test for a trend strategy: how does it perform during macro trend's worst
periods? Micro trends don't turn off when macro forces stall. The data below shows
Longboard vs. SG Trend across full calendar years (including the years when macro
trend struggled most) plus substantially higher cumulative returns over the full period.
PERFORMANCE AS OF 5/31/2026
2 - YEAR
3 - YeAR
5 - YEAR
10 - YEAR
since inception

LONGX — Class I (Net)

8.34%

12.38%

4.30%

8.79%

7.33%

SG Trend Index

1.90%

4.29%

7.09%

5.05%

3.37%

Outperformance (Basis Points)

+644 bps

+809 bps

-279 bps

+374 bps

+396 bps

demonstrated
Positive absolute returns in the majority of calendar years since inception. Substantially higher cumulative returns than the SG Trend Index benchmark over the same period. Earns across trend environments, not only in the macro regimes the category was built for.

Source: Ultimus, LONGX inception date of 3/19/2015 - 5/31/2026. 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. SG Trend Index: Equal-weighted and reconstituted annually. The index calculates the net daily rate of return for a pool of trend following based hedge fund managers. Comparisons to indexes have limitations because the results do not represent actual trading. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only and will change over time. There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

03

Can Clients Actually Stay Invested?

Advisors who allocate to macro trend strategies face a recurring challenge: clients ask to exit before the strategy recovers. The two compounding factors are drawdown duration — years underwater, not just depth — and return opportunity cost, the question of what else could have been owned. Longboard addresses both. Shorter drawdowns that can recover faster. And higher absolute returns that can reduce the return drag of owning a diversifier.
When Macro Trend Whipsaws, Micro Trend Behaves Differently
Macro trend strategies can experience sharp drawdowns when large-scale trends reverse suddenly. Micro trend - operating at the
individual stock level- often navigates these same periods with far less damage.
QUARTER
MACRO TREND
MICRO TREND
OUTPERFORMANCE

Q2 2015

Dollar reversal/commodity whipsaw

-9.40%

-2.11%

+7.29%

Q1 2023

Rate trend reversal/banking stress

-7.31%

-2.02%

+5.29%

Q4 2022

Pivot expectation/trend reversal

-6.07%

+3.81%

+9.89%

Q3 2024

Rate cut/carry unwind reversal

-5.89%

+6.69%

+12.58%

Q2 2025

Tariff whipsaw/macro trend confusion

-5.58%

+0.69%

+6.28%

AVERAGE OUTPERFORMANCE VS. MACRO TREND
+8.27%
Table shows 5 worst periods for the SG Trend Index since LONGX Fund Inception. Source: Ultimus, Portfolio Visualizer.4/1/2015 - 5/31/2026. Macro Trend represented by SG Trend Index. Micro Trend represented by LONGX. 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.
Six Years. Two Very Different Journeys.
The slow grind of macro trend can test both advisors and clients. Over this stretch, micro trend compounded steadily while macro trend spent years going nowhere.

CAGR

Micro trend — 10.08%
macro trend — 0.28%

SHARPE RATIO

micro TRENd — 0.67
macro trend — -0.01

MAX DRAWDOWN

micro trend — -16.38%
macro trend — -20.69%

CORRELATION OF STOCKS

micro TREND — 0.40
macro TREND — 0.15
demonstrated
Shorter drawdowns, faster recovery, and higher absolute returns that can lower the opportunity cost of ownership. A story driven by micro trends - business competition, industry disruption, and product-level dynamics - that advisors can explain and clients can hold through difficult periods.

Source: Portfolio Visualizer, Ultimus. 4/1/2015 - 5/31/2026. Recovery time and time underwater are shown for the period April 2015–May 2026. For LONGX, recovery time reflects the average across the 10 largest drawdowns. For the SG Trend Index, recovery and duration metrics reflect the largest historical drawdowns observed over the same period. Indexes are unmanaged and not available for direct investment. Stocks represented by the S&P 500 TR Index. 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.

Next steps

Three Jobs.
Over a Decade of Data.

JOB 01 — DIVERSIFY

0.57 correlation to the S&P 500. 0.34 to Bonds. Moves independently from every major building block in a typical advisor portfolio — macro trend, bonds, commodities, gold, and equities — driven by micro trends in business competition, not macro regimes or interest rates.

Demonstrated
JOB 02 — Contribute

Positive absolute returns in the majority of calendar years since inception. Substantially higher cumulative returns than the SG Trend Index benchmark over the same period. Earns across trend environments, not only in the macro regimes the category was built for.

demonstrated
JOB 03  — Be Ownable

Shallower drawdowns, shorter recovery periods, and a source of return advisors can explain. $22,171 vs. $14,709 growth of $10,000 vs. the SG Trend Index. Higher absolute returns lower the opportunity cost of ownership — reducing the pressure that causes advisors and clients to exit before the strategy recovers.

demonstrated

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October 1, 2015 - September 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
8.42%
12.02%
-2.16%
-0.04
0.51
-0.15
0.54
2.03%
1.91%
1.77%
LONGX
Longboard Fund I
7.55%
13.55%
-13.20%
0.07
0.07
0.33
0.57
1.99%
1.99%
1.99%
QQMNX
Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Inst
7.15%
8.61%
-5.61%
0.06
0.42
-0.04
0.57
1.87%
1.86%
1.86%
QMNIX
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund I
6.59%
9.80%
-19.52%
0.04
0.17
-0.25
-0.14
5.49%
5.48%
1.33%
ADAIX
AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund I
6.12%
5.73%
-3.29%
0.00
0.44
0.19
0.42
1.87%
1.87%
1.38%
QSPIX
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund I
6.08%
13.34%
-21.96%
-0.16
0.33
-0.27
0.00
5.89%
5.89%
1.52%
BDMIX
BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Inst
5.97%
5.57%
-6.85%
0.14
0.12
0.10
0.17
1.42%
1.34%
1.34%
GIMFX
GMO Implementation Fund
5.71%
9.06%
-7.25%
0.19
0.43
0.35
0.66
0.47%
0.41%
0.41%
PBAIX
BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund Inst
5.11%
4.85%
0.17%
-0.15
0.20
-0.19
0.23
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
BILPX
BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund Institutional
4.91%
3.95%
0.01%
0.09
0.25
0.35
0.61
1.37%
1.29%
1.29%
EBSIX
Campbell Systematic Macro Fund I
4.69%
10.69%
-11.36%
0.06
0.04
-0.19
-0.09
1.84%
1.75%
1.75%
MERIX
Merger Fund Institutional
4.23%
2.81%
0.10%
-0.01
0.24
0.13
0.40
1.37%
1.27%
1.27%
LFMIX
LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund I
3.92%
7.86%
-6.58%
0.07
0.18
-0.27
-0.06
1.88%
1.88%
1.88%
CBHIX
Victory Market Neutral Income Fund I
3.73%
3.81%
-2.56%
0.08
0.12
0.08
0.19
0.73%
0.56%
0.56%
BXMIX
Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund I
3.46%
6.02%
-4.62%
0.05
0.60
0.16
0.60
3.85%
3.77%
2.40%
AQMIX
AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund I
2.89%
10.59%
-8.88%
0.08
0.06
-0.41
-0.29
2.73%
2.72%
1.26%
PQTIX
PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Inst
2.81%
9.93%
-6.16%
0.05
-0.02
-0.28
-0.29
1.76%
1.54%
1.40%
AHLYX
American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strat Fd Y
2.73%
9.80%
-5.19%
0.05
0.03
-0.24
-0.13
1.63%
1.63%
1.63%
ABYIX
Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund I
2.12%
8.21%
-6.15%
0.02
0.08
-0.32
-0.14
1.85%
1.79%
1.79%
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund I
12.05%
11.35%
-16.32%
0.08
0.42
-0.03
0.44
5.33%
5.33%
1.31%
ASFYX
Virtus AlphaSimplex Mgd Futures Strategy Fund I
1.07%
13.07%
-13.22%
0.02
0.09
-0.31
-0.12
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

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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 may 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 3/31/2026 - LONGX

1Y +5.81%

5Y +3.58%

10Y +7.95%

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. 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 price of equity security fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions.

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. 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 '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.

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.

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.

Correlation statistics are based on historical data and may not persist in the future.

Expense ratios and fees are described in the fund’s prospectus.

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