Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research
Smart Sector International ETF

TICKER: SSXU

Overview

Fund Information

The Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector® International ETF’s investment objective is to seek total return, consisting of income and capital appreciation.

Day Hagan Asset Management actively manages the Fund’s portfolio using proprietary investment models co-developed with Ned Davis Research (NDR). The Fund is considered a “fund of funds” that, under normal market conditions, seeks to achieve its investment objective by principally investing in unaffiliated international equity exchange traded funds. The Fund will attempt to exceed returns of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index by overweighting and underweighting its exposure to geographic locations relative to the Index and may also invest in geographic regions not represented in the Index. The Fund may reduce its overall exposure to ETFs from time to time as determined by its risk management model. The Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of developed and emerging markets countries, excluding the U.S.

Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest, indirectly through ETFs, primarily in companies located in multiple countries outside the United States. The Fund utilizes NDR’s region-specific models and rankings to determine its target allocation to each country and regional location. The models and rankings combine region-specific indicators to form a composite for each location. The models and rankings are designed to evaluate fundamental, technical, economic, and behavioral indicators for each region, such as a region’s GDP growth, inflation levels, money supply, equity valuations, price-to-earnings ratios*, analyst’s earnings expectations, market trends, and overall investor sentiment. The indicators for each region focus on risk/reward characteristics of each region with the goal of investing in the regions that have the highest probability of maximizing total return. By combining multiple and diverse indicators, the composite models seek to objectively assess the weight of the evidence and generate geographic allocation recommendations. The Fund’s allocation to a particular geographic location may at times be greater than 25%. Conversely, the Fund’s allocation to a particular geographic location may be reduced to 0% if the region’s model composite is at low levels.

The Fund will invest in ETFs that invest primarily in specific geographical locations. Accordingly, the Fund will deem the relevant holdings of such ETFs to be tied to the specific geographical locations in which the ETFs invest. The criteria for determining if an ETF’s investments are tied to a particular country or region may differ across ETF providers. Additional information on such criteria can be found in the underlying ETF’s registration statement. A list of the underlying ETFs and their weightings at the end of most recently completed fiscal year will be included in the Fund’s annual report.

The Fund’s risk management model, the NDR Catastrophic Stop Model, defines the Fund’s overall target equity allocation. The model reading represents the net percentage of indicators that are bullish; that is, the model evaluates the indicators to seek to identify regions with the highest probability of rising equity markets, while also measuring the potential risk level of factors the equity markets face.

* The price to earnings ratio, also known as P/E ratio, is the ratio of a company's share price to the company's earnings per share. The ratio is used for valuing companies and to find out whether they are overvalued or undervalued.

Name: Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector® International ETF

Ticker: SSXU 

Benchmark: MSCI ACWI ex USA Index

Inception Date: 07/01/2022

Management Style: Active

CUSIP: 86280R829

Total Gross Expense Ratio: 1.25%

Asset Class: International

Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.

Advisor: Day Hagan Asset Management


**“Net asset value” or “NAV” is determined by adding up the value of all the assets in the fund, including assets and cash, subtracting any liabilities, and then dividing that value by the number of outstanding shares in the ETF.

***Market Price is defined as the official closing price of the ETF share.

****30-Day Median Bid/Ask Percentage Spread Calculation: Based on Rule 6c-11(c)(1)(v), to calculate the median bid-ask spread the fund, (i) identifies the ETF’s NBBO as of the end of each 10-second interval during each trading day of the last 30 calendar days; (ii) divides the difference between each such bid and offer by the midpoint of the NBBO; and (iii) identifies the median of those values.

*Premium - The number of trading days the ETF's closing price exceeds its NAV.

*NAV - This is determined by adding up the value of all the assets in the fund, including assets and cash, subtracting any liabilities, and then dividing that value by the number of outstanding shares in the ETF.

*Discount - The number of trading days the ETF's closing price is below its NAV.

Premium/Discount - Current Year (2025)

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

Premium/Discount - Q1 2025

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

Premium/Discount - Q4 2024

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

Premium/Discount - Q3 2024

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

Premium/Discount - Q2 2024

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

Premium/Discount - Q1 2024

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.

*Distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, excluding special distributions, divided by the closing market price or NAV. 

IMPORTANT HOLDINGS INFORMATION: Portfolio holdings are based on total portfolio, and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. Any negative allocations or allocations in excess of 100% are primarily due to unsettled trade activities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see each product’s webpage for specific details regarding investment objective, risks, performance and other important information. Review this information carefully before you make any investment decision. Investors cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.

Carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. Please view the Prospectus or  Summary Prospectus for this and other information. Read it carefully. 

Authorized participants (“APs”) may acquire shares in the primary market directly from the ETFs and may tender their shares for redemption directly to the ETFs, at net asset value per share only in Creation Units or Creation Unit Aggregations. Once created, shares of the funds generally trade in the secondary market in amounts less than a Creation Unit.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments.

Emerging Market Risk. Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments, weaker economies, and less-developed legal systems with fewer security holder rights.

Geographic Concentration Risk. The Fund may be particularly susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting countries within the specific geographic regions in which the Fund invests.

Model and Data Risk. Like all quantitative analysis, the investment models utilized by the Advisor carry the risk that the ranking system, valuation results and predictions might be based on one or more incorrect assumptions, insufficient historical data, inadequate design, or may not be suitable for the purpose intended.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” fund under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, the Fund may invest a greater portion of its assets in the securities of a single issuer than if it were a “diversified” fund.

Retail investors buy and sell shares of ETFs at market price (not NAV) in the secondary market throughout the trading day. These shares are not individually available for purchase or redemption directly from the ETF.

If you are neither a resident nor a citizen of the United States or if you are a non-U.S. entity, the ETF’s ordinary income dividends (which include distributions of net short-term capital gains) will generally be subject to a 30% U.S. federal withholding tax, unless a lower treaty rate applies. For further information, please see each fund’s Prospectus.

Redemption payments will be effected within the specified number of calendar days following the date on which a request for redemption in proper form is made. Please see each fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for more information.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS: Please note that not all products may be available for sale at your firm. Please call Day Hagan Asset Management 1-800-594-7930 or your Day Hagan Asset Management Sales contact for more information.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) — A type of investment company that is bought and sold on a securities exchange. ETFs generally represent a portfolio of securities, derivative instruments, currencies or commodities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities or commodities the ETF is designed to track. ETFs also have management fees and operating expenses that increase their costs.

Day Hagan Asset Management, its affiliates, and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the “promotion or marketing” of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

 Meet the Managers

Day Hagan Asset Management, a Florida limited liability company located in Sarasota, FL, serves as investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor was formed in 2004 and provides financial services for individuals, institutions and financial advisors around the country. The Advisor is responsible for formulating the Fund’s investment policies, making ongoing investment decisions and directing portfolio transactions.

Donald L. Hagan, CFA

Portfolio Manager of the Fund

Mr. Donald Hagan, CFA, is a managing member and partner of the Advisor. Mr. Hagan has served in those roles since September 2004 when the Advisor was registered with the SEC. Prior to founding the Advisor, from 2001 – 2004, Mr. Hagan was Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Bank’s Private Client Services. Prior to Wells Fargo, Mr. Hagan served as Director of Research and Portfolio Manager for SCI Capital Management from 1996–2001. SCI was acquired by Wells Fargo in early 2001. Prior to being recruited as Director of Research for SCI, Mr. Hagan was Chief Sector Analyst and Editor for Ned Davis Research, Inc. Mr. Hagan has a B.A. in Economics and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Arthur S. Day

Portfolio Manager of the Fund

Mr. Arthur Day is a managing member and partner of the Advisor. Mr. Day has served in those roles since April 2006. Prior to joining the Advisor, from 1993 until 2006, Mr. Day served as a First Vice President at Paine Webber, which was acquired by UBS in 2001. From 1987 until 1993, he was a financial adviser at E.F. Hutton. Mr. Day’s investment career began in 1984 as an account executive with Dean Witter Reynolds. Mr. Day has a B.A. in Business.

Regan Teague, CFA, CFP

Portfolio Manager of the Fund

Regan Teague joined the advisor in 2012 and currently serves as a portfolio manager and senior investment officer. He has an extensive background in equity valuation, derivatives analysis, portfolio construction and attribution/sensitivity analysis. Mr. Teague received a B.A. from Ashland University in 2010 earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designation in 2019 and his Certified Financial Planner (“CFP”) designation in 2021.

DISCLOSURES

What I Should Know Before Investing

The Fund is newly organized, with a limited history of operations. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. In addition to investments in large-capitalization companies, investments may be made in speculative and/or small-cap and mid-cap companies which involve a higher degree of risk and volatility than investments in larger, more established companies. Investments may also be made in depository receipts and other securities of non-U.S. companies in developed and emerging markets which involve risks in addition to those ordinarily associated with investing in domestic securities, including the potentially negative effects of currency fluctuation, political and economic developments, foreign taxation and differences in auditing and other financial standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Active management and diversification do not ensure gains or protect against market declines.

Derivatives may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks.

ETFs that the Fund may invest in are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate. Shareholders will pay higher expenses than would be the case if making direct investments in the underlying ETFs. Because the Fund invests in ETFs, it is subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to its net asset value (‘NAV”), an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact a Fund’s ability to sell its shares.

All ETFs carry a certain amount of risk. As with any ETF, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective. Investment markets are unpredictable and there will be certain market conditions where the Fund will not meet its investment objective and will lose money. The Fund’s net asset value, market price, and returns will vary and you could lose money on your investment in the Fund and those losses could be significant. An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program. These risks affect the Fund directly as well as through the Underlying Funds in which it invests.

The Day Hagan/Ned Davis Smart Sector® ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.