March 2023
It was really a tale of two markets in March for fixed income investors. We say that because for us we always try to have a balanced portfolio between interest-rate sensitive areas of the market versus credit sensitive areas. But last month when the regional banking crisis unfolded, the flight-to-safety quickly created a bifurcated market in a hurry. The flight-to-safety benefitted those sectors such as Treasuries as well as munis, while credit sensitive areas such as preferreds, BDCs and even bank loans got hit and experienced sharp declines.
You can see the violent shift in the chart below of the 10-year Treasury yield. Yields had been rising for most of February, as investors perceived that the economy was holding up better than feared. But when the regional banking crisis surfaced, investors rushed into Treasuries which pushed bond yields sharply lower. Additionally, the Fed came back into the market with liquidity injections and reversed its recent balance sheet reductions.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.
In the Fund, we had plenty of defense to play as we attemped to manage risk and reduce our exposure to all of the areas that were being negatively affected by the credit event (Silicon Valley Bank, etc). We were able to mitigate much of the damage seen in the credit sensitive areas of the market, and finished the month with just a slight overall decline. Additionally, we were able to payout another healthy distribution for the month.
As the dust settled, we have been able to put some of the cash that was raised back to work. This year is looking like one where we will have to continue to be alert to episodes of equity volatility that can have spillover effects into fixed income markets. That should also create attractive trading opportunities for a flexible strategy like ours. We continue to see more attractive yields in the higher risk areas of fixed income than we have seen in over 10 years, but risk management means allocating to those sectors in a prudent fashion and not letting our guard down.
We want to thank all of you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jordan L. Kahn, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Sources: Standard & Poor’s, Stockcharts.com, Briefing.com
Performance is historic and does not guarantee future results. Investment 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 information or the Fund’s prospectus please call the fund at 1- 844-798-3833. You can also obtain a prospectus at www.ACM-funds.com.
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Risk Disclosure:
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-844- 798-3833. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, member.”http://www.finra.org/” FINRA. “http://www.sipc.org/” SIPC. Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Ascendant Capital Management, LLC are not affiliated.
Investors are not able to invest directly in the indices referenced and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. For current performance information, please visit our performance page: https://acm-funds.com/tactical-income-performance/
There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives, generate profits or avoid losses.
ETF’s are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the underlying strategy of the fund. These risks could include liquidity risk, sector risk, as well as risks associated with fixed income securities, real estate investments, and commodities, to name a few. Investments in foreign securities could subject the Fund to greater risks including, currency fluctuation, economic conditions, and different governmental and accounting standards.
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March 2023 Fact Sheet
The ACM Tactical Income Fund is designed as a core investment for investors seeking income generation, while also focusing on capital preservation. The fund employs a tactical strategy which aims to capture attractive income opportunities and mitigate downside risk when markets experience downturns.
We strive to help our investors participate in the gains available from financial markets, while mitigating the downside risk.
PERFORMANCE | As of 3/31/2023 | |||||
1-mth | 3-mth | YTD | 1 Yr* | 3 Yr* | Since Inception* | |
TINIX | -0.34% | 0.32% | 0.32% | -4.65% | -0.44% | 1.00% |
Bloomberg US Agg Bond | 2.54% | 2.96% | 2.96% | -4.78% | -2.71% | 0.71% |
Morningstar NT Bond | 0.20% | 1.62% | 1.62% | -2.07% | 3.19% | -0.87% |
*As of 3/31/23
Investments in mutual funds involve risks. Performance is historic and does not guarantee future results. Investment 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 information or the Fund’s prospectus please call the fund at 1-844-798-3833. You can also obtain a prospectus at www.ACM-funds.com.
The fund’s maximum sales charges for Class “A” shares is 5.75%. Actual Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses are 2.36% for Class A and 2.11% for Class I shares. The adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and reimburse expenses of the Fund, at least until April 30, 2022, to ensure that the net annual fund operating expenses will not exceed 2.07% for Class A shares and 1.82% for Class I shares, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in
future years.
Please review the fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the fund’s fees and expenses. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call tollfree 1-844-798-3833
Sector Weightings
As of 3/31/2023
There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.
Risk Disclosure:
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-844- 798-3833. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, member.”http://www.finra.org/” FINRA. “http://www.sipc.org/” SIPC. Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Ascendant Capital Management, LLC are not affiliated.
Mutual funds involve risk including possible loss of principal. Adverse changes in currency exchange rates may erode or reverse any potential gains from t he Fund s Investments. ETF s are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the underlying strategy of the fund. These risks include liquidity risk, sec to r risk, as well as risks associated with fixed income securities, real estate investments, and commodities, to name a few. Investments in underlying funds that own s mall and mid capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. Derivative instruments involve risks different from, or possibly great er than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in foreign securities could subject the Fund to greater risks incl u ding, currency fluctuation, economic conditions, and different governmental and accounting standards. In addition to the risks generally associated with investing in securities of foreign companies, countries with emerging markets also may have relatively unstable governments, social and legal systems that do no t protect share holders, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of issues.
Investors bear the risk that the Fund may not be able to implement its investments strategies or attract sufficient assets. Purchased put options may decline in value or expire worthless and may have imperfect correlati0on to the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities. Written call and put options may limit the Funds paticipation in equity market gain s and may amplify losses in market de declines. The Fund’s losses are potentially large in a written put or call transaction. If unhedged, written calls expose the Fund to potentially unlimited losses. The Fund w ill incur a loss as a result of a short position if price of the short position instrument increases in value between the date of the short position sale and the date on which an off setting position is purchase. Short positions may be considered speculative transactions and involve special risks, including greater reliance on the ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security of instrument. The Fund s losses are potentially large in a short position transaction.
Beta is a measure of systemic risk. Standard Deviation is a statistical measurement. It sheds light on the historical volatility of that investment. The greater the standard deviation of a security, the greater the variance between each price and the mean, indicating a larger price range.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, fixed income, market-value-weighted index generally representative of investment grade fixed-rate debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed, and mortgagebacked securities with maturities of at least one year. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.