For the past two months, I have been following two "Market Neutral" funds, QQMNX and VMNFX, which held up very well and provided some protection during recent market downturns. New managers have been at the helm of both funds since 2021.
As MikeM said: "I have to admit, QQMNX is a tempting alternative in this alternative field for a less bumpy ride and, so far, excellent returns."
..............QQMNX....VMNFX
YTD.........15.6%.......8.9%
3 YRS.......14.4........14.8
5 YRS.......10.3..........8.2
2022..........9.5.........13.5
Std. Dev....8.6%.......7.3%
As a retired investor who doesn't need a lot more money, preserving capital is more important to me than seeking sizeable returns on capital. While both funds have excellent risk/reward profiles, I have decided to add QQMNX to my portfolio at this time of fairly high equity valuations.

A couple other market neutral funds you can consider: BDMAX and JMNAX. BDMAX has outperformed QQMNX over the last 1 and 2 year trailing periods, and has a higher Sharpe ratio and lower standard deviation over the last 3 years according to Morningstar data. JMNAX has had lower returns, but has a smooth ride. I use a combination of BDMAX and JMNAX, but I might consider adding QQMNX. Thanks for bringing it up.

BaluBalu: Interesting, albeit new, fund! I'll track it over time, but it might have a place for people. Another one to consider are the Capital Group ETFs (CGDV, CGGO, etc) which are also fairly concentrated. BBLU is another one, too.

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/35315/000003531524000754/filing8127.htm
497 1 filing8127.htm PRIMARY DOCUMENT
Supplement to the
Fidelity® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund
Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I, and Class Z
March 30, 2024
Prospectus
Class/Ticker
Fidelity Advisor® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund - Class A/FMBMX
Fidelity Advisor® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund - Class M/FMBFX
Fidelity Advisor® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund - Class C/FMBEX
Fidelity Advisor® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund - Class I/FMBGX
Fidelity Advisor® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund - Class Z/FMBHX
At a meeting held on September 19, 2024, the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Salem Street Trust ("Board") approved on behalf of Fidelity® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund ("Fund") the reorganization of the Fund into an Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF"), which will continue to be managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC ("FMR" or the "Adviser") (such reorganization, the "Conversion"). The Board, including all the Trustees who are not "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Fund, determined, with respect to the Conversion, that participation in the Conversion is in the best interests of the Fund and the interests of the existing shareholders of the Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Conversion. The Conversion is subject to shareholder approval.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If shareholders approve the Conversion, Fidelity® Municipal Core Plus Bond Fund will be converted from a mutual fund to an ETF in April 2025.
If you are an existing shareholder of the Fund, and your account CAN hold an ETF, your Fund shares will be converted if the Conversion is approved, and no action is needed by you.
If you hold the Fund in an account that CANNOT hold an ETF (i.e., your account is not permitted to purchase securities traded in the stock market), there are certain actions you can take. See the "Questions and Answers" section below for further information.
A Special Meeting (the "Meeting") of the Shareholders of the Fund is expected to be held during the first quarter of 2025 and approval of the Conversion will be voted on at that time. A combined proxy statement and prospectus containing more information with respect to the Conversion will be provided to shareholders of record of the Fund in advance of the meeting.
If approved, the Fund will be reorganized into a newly created ETF, Fidelity Municipal Bond Opportunities ETF, which is a series of Fidelity Merrimack Street Trust. The Fund and the ETF have identical investment objectives, principal investment strategies, and fundamental investment policies.
In connection with seeking shareholder approval of the Conversion, effective the close of business on January 13, 2025, new positions in the Fund may no longer be opened. Shareholders of the Fund on that date may continue to add to their fund positions existing on that date. Investors who did not own shares of the Fund on January 13, 2025 generally will not be allowed to buy shares of the Fund except that new Fund positions may be opened: 1) by participants in most group employer retirement plans (and their successor plans) if the Fund had been established (or was in the process of being established) as an investment option under the plans (or under another plan sponsored by the same employer) by January 13, 2025, 2) for accounts managed on a discretionary basis by certain registered investment advisers that have discretionary assets of at least $500 million invested in mutual funds and have included the Fund in their discretionary account program since January 13, 2025, 3) by a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, 4) by a portfolio manager of the Fund, and 5) by a fee deferral plan offered to trustees of certain Fidelity funds, if the Fund is an investment option under the plan. These restrictions generally will apply to investments made directly with Fidelity and investments made through intermediaries. Investors may be required to demonstrate eligibility to buy shares of the Fund before an investment is accepted.
If, and only if, the Conversion is approved by Fund shareholders:
Effective on the date of shareholder approval of the Conversion, any sales charges, contingent deferred sales charges, 12b-1 fees, and finder's fee payments applicable to any class of shares of the Fund will be waived.
Effective March 14, 2025, Classes A, M, C, I and Z of the Fund will be consolidated into the retail class of the Fund and the Adviser will contractually reimburse the retail class to the extent total operating expenses, subject to certain exclusions, exceed 0.30% through the date of Conversion. The Adviser may not terminate this arrangement before the expiration date without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
Effective the close of business on March 28, 2025, new positions in the Fund may no longer be opened. Existing shareholders may continue to hold their shares and purchase additional shares through the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions until the Conversion takes place.
The last day to redeem Fund shares or exchange Fund shares for shares of another Fidelity mutual fund is April 3, 2025. If you do not want to receive shares of the ETF in connection with the Conversion, you can exchange your Fund shares for shares of another Fidelity mutual fund that is not participating in a conversion or redeem your Fund shares. Prior to doing so, however, you should consider the tax consequences associated with either action.
As part of the Conversion, the Fund will be liquidated. The Conversion will be on April 4, 2025.
If shareholder approval of the Conversion is delayed due to failure to meet a quorum or otherwise, the Conversion will become effective, if approved, as soon as practicable thereafter. All dates may change if the closing date of the Conversion changes. Effective dates are as of close of business.
Fidelity believes that the Conversion will provide multiple benefits for investors of the Fund, including lower expenses, additional trading flexibility, and increased portfolio holdings transparency.
The Conversion will be conducted pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation ("Plan"). The Conversion is structured to be a tax-free reorganization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As a result, Fund shareholders generally will not recognize a taxable gain (or loss) for U.S. tax purposes due to the Conversion (except with respect to cash received, as noted below)...
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/35315/000113322824009283/fsst-efp10237_497.htm
7 1 fsst-efp10237_497.htm FIDELITY SALEM STREET TRUST - 497
Supplement to the
Fidelity® Municipal Bond Index Fund
August 29, 2024
Prospectus
Fund/Ticker
Fidelity® Municipal Bond Index Fund/FMBIX
At a meeting held on September 19, 2024, the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Salem Street Trust (“Board”) approved on behalf of Fidelity Municipal Bond Index Fund (“Fund”) the reorganization of the Fund into an Exchange Traded Fund (“ETF”), which will continue to be managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (“FMR” or the “Adviser”) (such reorganization, the “Conversion”). The Board, including all the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Fund, determined, with respect to the Conversion, that participation in the Conversion is in the best interests of the Fund and the interests of the existing shareholders of the Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Conversion.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• In April 2025, Fidelity® Municipal Bond Index Fund will be converted from a mutual fund to an ETF.
• If you are an existing shareholder of the Fund, and your account CAN hold an ETF, your Fund shares will be converted, and no action is needed by you.
• If you hold the Fund in an account that CANNOT hold an ETF (i.e., your account is not permitted to purchase securities traded in the stock market), there are certain actions you can take. See the “Questions and Answers” section below for further information.
The Fund will be reorganized into a newly created ETF, Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF, which is a series of Fidelity Merrimack Street Trust. The Fund is currently managed to the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index; the ETF will be managed to a new proprietary index, Fidelity Systematic U.S. Municipal Bond Index. This difference is reflected in the Fund’s and the ETF’s principal investment strategies. Otherwise, the Fund and the ETF have identical investment objectives, principal investment strategies, and fundamental investment policies.
The Fidelity Systematic U.S. Municipal Bond Index aims to increase exposure to municipal bonds with higher risk-adjusted performance and liquidity characteristics relative to traditional market-capitalization weighted U.S. investment grade municipal bond indices.
The Fidelity Systematic U.S. Municipal Bond Index is constructed using Fidelity’s rules-based proprietary index methodology. The universe of securities includes U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued in the domestic market by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, that meet specific criteria such as issue size, deal size and maturity. Mandatory put or mandatory tender securities, as well as original issue zero-coupon bonds, are included in the universe. Floating rate bonds, derivatives, secondarily insured securities, Rule 144A securities, securities in legal default, securities issued under the municipal liquidity facility, or a municipal commercial paper program, and limited offering securities are excluded from the universe. Index constituents are not market capitalization weighted; instead each constituent’s weight is determined by its characteristics such as credit quality, issue size, and maturity – aiming for higher risk-adjusted performance at the index level. Additionally, exposure is balanced across maturity buckets to ensure the index’s overall duration is similar to traditional indices.
The index is rebalanced monthly. Fidelity Product Services LLC (FPS) is the index provider. FPS is an affiliated person of the Adviser.
As part of the Conversion, the Fund will be liquidated. The Conversion will be on April 4, 2025.
Fidelity believes that the Conversion will provide multiple benefits for investors of the Fund, including lower expenses, additional trading flexibility, and increased portfolio holdings transparency.
The Conversion will be conducted pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation (“Plan”). The Conversion is structured to be a tax-free reorganization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As a result, Fund shareholders generally will not recognize a taxable gain (or loss) for U.S. tax purposes due to the Conversion (except with respect to cash received, as noted below).
In connection with the Conversion, shareholders of the Fund will receive ETF shares equal in value to the aggregate net asset value of shares of the Fund they own and may receive a cash payment in lieu of fractional shares of the ETF, and the redemption of fractional shares may be a taxable event.
Importantly, to receive shares of the ETF as part of the Conversion, Fund shareholders must hold their shares through an account that can hold shares of an ETF (i.e., a brokerage account). If Fund shareholders do not hold their shares through an account that can hold shares of an ETF, they will not receive shares of the ETF as part of the Conversion.
For Fund shareholders that do not currently hold their Fund shares through an account that can hold shares of an ETF, please see the “Questions and Answers” section below for actions that must be taken to receive shares of the ETF as part of the Conversion.
Effective the close of business on February 18, 2025, new positions in the Fund may no longer be opened. Existing shareholders may continue to hold their shares and purchase additional shares through the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions until the Conversion takes place.
The last day to redeem Fund shares or exchange Fund shares for shares of another Fidelity mutual fund is April 3, 2025. If you do not want to receive shares of the ETF in connection with the Conversion, you can exchange your Fund shares for shares of another Fidelity mutual fund that is not participating in a conversion or redeem your Fund shares. Prior to doing so, however, you should consider the tax consequences associated with either action.
All dates may change if the closing date of the Conversion changes. Effective dates are as of close of business.
No action is required for Fund shareholders that hold Fund shares through an account that can hold shares of an ETF.
Completion of the Conversion is subject to conditions under the Plan. Fund shareholders are not required to approve the Conversion. Fund shareholders will receive an information statement/prospectus describing in detail both the Conversion and the ETF, and a summary of the Board’s considerations in approving the Conversion.
In connection with the Conversion, an information statement/prospectus that will be included in a registration statement on Form N-14 will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. After the registration statement is filed with the SEC, it may be amended or withdrawn, and the information statement/prospectus will not be distributed to Fund shareholders unless and until the registration statement becomes effective. Shareholders should read the information
statement/prospectus, which contains important information about the Conversion, when it becomes available. For a free copy of the information statement/prospectus, please contact Fidelity at
1-800-544-8544 or send an email request to [email protected]. The information statement/prospectus will also be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).
This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. No offer of securities will be made except pursuant to a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933...
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/751173/000199937124012863/hyb_497-100324.htm
497 1 hyb_497-100324.htm DEFINITIVE MATERIALS
MANNING & NAPIER FUND, INC.
(the “Fund”)
High Yield Bond Series (Class I, Class S, Class W and Z)
(the “Series”)
Supplement dated October 3, 2024 to:
· the Summary Prospectus for the Series dated March 1, 2024 (the “Summary Prospectus”), as supplemented on July 31, 2024;
· the Prospectus for the Series dated March 1, 2024 (the “Prospectus”), as supplemented on July 31, 2024; and
· the Statement of Additional Information for the Series dated March 1, 2024 (the “SAI”), as supplemented July 31, 2024.
This supplement provides new and additional information beyond that contained in the Summary Prospectus, Prospectus and SAI, and should be read in conjunction with the Summary Prospectus, Prospectus and SAI.
________________________________________________________________________
Effective as of the close of business on November 4, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), the Series will be offered on a limited basis and investors will not be eligible to purchase Class I, Class S, Class Z and Class W shares of the Series, except as described below. In addition, both before and after the Closing Date, the Fund may from time to time, in its sole discretion based on the Series’ net asset levels and other factors, limit new purchases into the Series or otherwise modify the closure policy set forth below at any time on a case-by-case basis.
Effective on the Closing Date, the following groups will be permitted to continue to purchase shares of the Series:
Shareholders of Record
·Shareholders of record of the Series as of the Closing Date are able to continue to purchase additional shares in their existing Fund accounts and may continue to reinvest dividends or capital gains distributions from shares owned in the Series.
Beneficial Owners in Omnibus Accounts, which are Shareholders of Record
If the shareholder of record is an omnibus account, beneficial owners in that account as of the applicable closing date are permitted to continue to purchase, as further described below:
·Employer-sponsored retirement plans (and their successor, related and affiliated plans), which have the Series available to participants on or before the Closing Date may continue to open accounts for new participants and can purchase additional shares in existing participant accounts. A new employer-sponsored retirement plan may establish a new account with the Series only if the plan has been accepted for investment by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) by January 31, 2025;
·Institutional investors (including successor, related, or affiliated accounts) may establish a new account with the Series only if the account has been accepted for investment by the Advisor by the Closing Date (Institutional investors include, but are not limited to, corporations, qualified non-profit organizations, charitable trusts, foundations and endowments, governmental entities, municipalities, and hospitals investing for their own account.);
·Fee-based advisory programs (including rep as advisor and portfolio manager programs) may continue to utilize the Series for program accounts if the account program has been accepted for investment by the Advisor;
·Registered Investment Advisory firms who have included the Series in their discretionary models by the Closing Date and utilize an approved clearing platform may continue to make Series shares available to new and existing accounts. These particular firms must be accepted for continued investment by the Advisor on or before the Closing Date;
·New discretionary accounts managed by the Advisor.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1593547/000139834424018503/fp0090408-1_497.htm
497 1 fp0090408-1_497.htm
THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND III
(the “Trust”)
FS Managed Futures Fund
(the “Fund”)
Supplement dated October 2, 2024 to the Fund’s Prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and Statement
of Additional Information (“SAI”), each dated May 1, 2024, as supplemented
This supplement provides new and additional information beyond that contained in the Prospectus and SAI, and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and SAI.
The Board of Trustees of the Trust, at the recommendation of FS Fund Advisor, LLC (the “Adviser”), the investment adviser of the Fund, has approved a plan of liquidation providing for the liquidation of the Fund’s assets and the distribution of the net proceeds pro rata to the Fund’s shareholders. In connection therewith, the Fund is closed to investments from new and existing shareholders effective immediately. The Fund is expected to cease operations and liquidate on or about October 15, 2024 (the “Liquidation Date”). The Liquidation Date may be changed without notice at the discretion of the Trust’s officers.
Prior to the Liquidation Date, shareholders may redeem (sell) their shares in the manner described in the “Purchasing, Selling and Exchanging Fund Shares – How to Sell Your Fund Shares” section of the Prospectus. For those Fund shareholders that do not redeem (sell) their shares prior to the Liquidation Date, the Fund will distribute to each such shareholder, on or promptly after the Liquidation Date, a liquidating cash distribution equal in value to the shareholder’s interest in the net assets of the Fund as of the Liquidation Date.
In anticipation of the liquidation of the Fund, the Adviser may manage the Fund in a manner intended to facilitate the Fund’s orderly liquidation, such as by holding cash or making investments in other highly liquid assets. As a result, during this time, all or a portion of the Fund may not be invested in a manner consistent with its stated investment strategies, which may prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective.
The liquidation distribution amount will include any accrued income and capital gains, will be treated as a payment in exchange for shares and will generally be a taxable event for shareholders investing through taxable accounts. You should consult your personal tax advisor concerning your particular tax situation. Shareholders remaining in the Fund on the Liquidation Date will not be charged any transaction fees by the Fund. However, the net asset value of the Fund on the Liquidation Date will reflect costs of liquidating the Fund. Shareholders will receive liquidation proceeds as soon as practicable after the Liquidation Date.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CHI-SK-047-0100

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1359057/000089418924006071/hoodriversmall-capgrowthfu.htm
Filed pursuant to Rule 497(e)
Registration Nos. 333-133691; 811-21897
MANAGER DIRECTED PORTFOLIOS TRUST
(the “Trust”)
Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund
(the “Fund”)
Supplement dated October 2, 2024
to the Prospectus, the Summary Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information
dated October 31, 2023, as previously supplemented
Effective as of the close of business on October 4, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), the Fund will be closed to most new investors. Hood River Capital Management LLC, the investment adviser to the Fund (the “Adviser”), believes that limiting investments in the Fund will help ensure that the Fund can be effectively managed in accordance with its investment objective and strategy. The closing is intended to promote long-term investments in the Fund, thereby contributing to a more stable asset base and the continued efficient management of the Fund. This decision was made after considering the current size of the Fund (approximately $3.21 billion as of August 31, 2024) and the availability of common stocks of small cap companies that meet the Fund’s investment criteria.
Only investors of the Fund as of the Closing Date, whether owning shares directly through the Fund’s transfer agent or through a bank, broker-dealer, financial adviser or recordkeeper (“Financial Intermediary”), are eligible to purchase shares of the Fund. The Fund will continue to permit the following types of investments in the Fund:
•Additional share purchases or reinvestment of dividends or capital gains by existing Fund shareholders;
•Investments made through qualified retirement plans (such as 401(a), 401(k) and other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans) for which the Fund is an eligible investment alternative and whose records are maintained by a Financial Intermediary having an agreement with the Fund in effect on or before the Closing Date;
•Investments by new or existing clients of an individual financial adviser representative who already had client assets invested in the Fund on the Closing Date;
•Investments by clients of registered investment adviser firms and other Financial Intermediaries who have an existing business relationship with the Adviser that, in the judgment of the Adviser, would not adversely affect the Adviser’s ability to manage the Fund effectively;
•Investments by a Trustee or officer of the Trust, an officer, director or employee of the Adviser, a member of the immediate family of any of those persons, or clients of the Adviser; and
•An investment that officers of the Adviser determine, in their sole discretion, would not adversely affect the Adviser’s ability to manage the Fund effectively.
The Fund may ask you to verify that you meet one of the guidelines above prior to permitting you to open a new account in the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to prohibit a transaction otherwise permitted if the Fund believes doing so to be in the Fund’s best interest. In addition, the Fund reserves the right, at any time, in its sole discretion, to further modify or amend the extent to which the future sales of shares are limited.
For additional information regarding restrictions on new purchases of shares of the Fund, please contact the Fund at 1-800-497-2960 (toll free).
Investors should retain this supplement for future reference.

For the past two months, I have been following two "Market Neutral" funds, QQMNX and VMNFX, which held up very well and provided some protection during recent market downturns. New managers have been at the helm of both funds since 2021.
As MikeM said: "I have to admit, QQMNX is a tempting alternative in this alternative field for a less bumpy ride and, so far, excellent returns."
..............QQMNX....VMNFX
YTD.........15.6%.......8.9%
3 YRS.......14.4........14.8
5 YRS.......10.3..........8.2
2022..........9.5.........13.5
Std. Dev....8.6%.......7.3%
As a retired investor who doesn't need a lot more money, preserving capital is more important to me than seeking sizeable returns on capital. While both funds have excellent risk/reward profiles, I have decided to add QQMNX to my portfolio at this time.

The 10 year return for VMNFX is 3.63%. That's my worry with QQMNFX. Is the risk/reward that much better than a solid bond fund particularly if rates fall as "expected"?

I didn't invest in VMNFX, but decided to pick QQMNFX instead. It's 10-year return is 7.1%, and its 15-year return is 8.7%. Not too shabby.
If you can name a "solid bond fund" with a similar risk reward profile, I will be happy to check it out.

LATER, in SAI,
"Any distribution paid by the Fund reduces the Fund’s NAV per share on the date paid by the amount of the distribution per share. Accordingly, a distribution paid shortly after a purchase of shares by a shareholder would represent, in substance, a partial return of capital (to the extent it is paid on the shares so purchased), even though it would be subject to federal income taxes."
So, the income doesn't accrue, but flows through the NAV.
Why isn't this info in the Prospectus?

For the past two months, I have been following two "Market Neutral" funds, QQMNX and VMNFX, which held up very well and provided some protection during recent market downturns. New managers have been at the helm of both funds since 2021.
As MikeM said: "I have to admit, QQMNX is a tempting alternative in this alternative field for a less bumpy ride and, so far, excellent returns."
..............QQMNX....VMNFX
YTD.........15.6%.......8.9%
3 YRS.......14.4........14.8
5 YRS.......10.3..........8.2
2022..........9.5.........13.5
Std. Dev....8.6%.......7.3%
As a retired investor who doesn't need a lot more money, preserving capital is more important to me than seeking sizeable returns on capital. While both funds have excellent risk/reward profiles, I have decided to add QQMNX to my portfolio at this time.

The 10 year return for VMNFX is 3.63%. That's my worry with QQMNFX. Is the risk/reward that much better than a solid bond fund particularly if rates fall as "expected"?

I thought I would post the answer rather than bother John:
From the prospectus:
Distributions
The Fund will make distributions of net investment income, if any, at least monthly. The Fund will make distributions of net capital gain, if any, at least annually, typically during the month of December. The Fund may make additional distributions if deemed to be desirable at another time during the year.

It is concerning that the IRS chart discussing the differences between RMD for IRAs and Defined contribution plans still uses 72 as the age for RMDs ( even though it says it was updated 8/2024)
" April 1 of the year following the later of the year you turn 72 (70 ½ if you reach 70 ½ before January 1, 2020) or the year you retire (if allowed by your plan). If you are a 5% owner, you must start RMDs by April 1 of the year following the year you turn 72 (70 ½ if you reach 70 ½ before January 1, 2020)."
https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/rmd-comparison-chart-iras-vs-defined-contribution-plans
The "FAQS" page has the correct information
"(73 if you reach age 72 after Dec. 31, 2022). "

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1314414/000158064224005882/altegriscrabel497.htm
97 1 altegriscrabel497.htm 497
Altegris/Crabel Multi-Strategy Fund
Class A Shares CMSAX
Class I Shares CMSIX
(a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust)
Supplement dated September 27, 2024 to
the Prospectus and Statement of Information dated April 29, 2024
The Board of Trustees of Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Board”) has determined based on the recommendation of the investment adviser of the Altegris/Crabel Multi-Strategy Fund (the “Fund”), that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders that the Fund cease operations. The Board has determined to close the Fund and redeem all outstanding shares on October 28, 2024.
Effective at the close of business September 27, 2024, the Fund will not accept any purchases and will no longer pursue its stated investment objectives. The Fund may begin liquidating its portfolio and may invest in cash equivalents such as money market funds until all shares have been redeemed. Any capital gains will be distributed as soon as practicable to shareholders. Shares of the Fund are otherwise not available for purchase.
Prior to October 28, 2024, you may redeem your shares, including reinvested distributions, in accordance with the “How to Redeem Shares” section in the Prospectus. Unless your investment in the Fund is through a tax-deferred retirement account, a redemption is subject to tax on any taxable gains. Please refer to the “Tax Status, Dividends and Distributions” section in the Prospectus for general information. You may wish to consult your tax advisor about your particular situation.
ANY SHAREHOLDERS WHO HAVE NOT REDEEMED THEIR SHARES OF THE FUND PRIOR TO OCTOBER 28, 2024 WILL HAVE THEIR SHARES AUTOMATICALLY REDEEMED AS OF THAT DATE, AND PROCEEDS WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS OF RECORD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR DIRECTLY OR THE FUND AT 1-877-772-5838.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RETIREMENT PLAN INVESTORS
If you are a retirement plan investor, you should consult your tax advisor regarding the consequences of a redemption of Fund shares. If you receive a distribution from an Individual Retirement Account or a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, you must roll the proceeds into another Individual Retirement Account within sixty (60) days of the date of the distribution in order to avoid having to include the distribution in your taxable income for the year. If you receive a distribution from a 403(b)(7) Custodian Account (Tax-Sheltered account) or a Keogh Account, you must roll the distribution into a similar type of retirement plan within sixty (60) days in order to avoid disqualification of your plan and the severe tax consequences that it can bring. If you are the trustee of a Qualified Retirement Plan, you may reinvest the money in any way permitted by the plan and trust agreement.
This Supplement and the existing Prospectus dated April 29, 2024, provide relevant information for all shareholders and should be retained for future reference. Both the Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information dated April 29, 2024, have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are incorporated by reference and can be obtained without charge by calling the Fund at 1-877-772-5838.

Stepped into ADVNX North Square Strategic Income several weeks ago...I might be late to the party but maybe not...
Snippet from the sub-advisor's website (Red Cedar Investment Mgmt)
The strategy has flexibility to move into a wide variety of income producing asset classes, while operating under a relative value approach with research performed across the capital structure.
Employs a top down macro perspective with bottom up security selection with an emphasis on high quality, relative value and high current income.
We believe utilizing the preferred asset class allows us access to an asset class which provides higher current yield, where there are more opportunities to find value, while providing a less correlated result to fixed income.
The strategy utilizes dynamic tail-risk hedging to mitigate the geopolitical and economic shocks that might impact a portfolio of income-producing assets.
Not a recommendation but maybe oppty for higher interest and some downside flush protection?
YMMV, good luck to all,
Baseball Fan

For the past two months, I have been following two "Market Neutral" funds, QQMNX and VMNFX, which held up very well and provided some protection during recent market downturns. New managers have been at the helm of both funds since 2021.
As MikeM said: "I have to admit, QQMNX is a tempting alternative in this alternative field for a less bumpy ride and, so far, excellent returns."
..............QQMNX....VMNFX
YTD.........15.6%.......8.9%
3 YRS.......14.4........14.8
5 YRS.......10.3..........8.2
2022..........9.5.........13.5
Std. Dev....8.6%.......7.3%
As a retired investor who doesn't need a lot more money, preserving capital is more important to me than seeking sizeable returns on capital. While both funds have excellent risk/reward profiles, I have decided to add QQMNX to my portfolio at this time of fairly high equity valuations.

NOTE:

My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the election results, pending Federal Reserve actions and market movers trying to 'guess' future directions of the U.S. economy. As important during this period, are any number of global circumstances that may take a path that is not expected; and/or 'new' circumstances. In the 'cooking pot' we currently have the big ingredients of the middle east and also, how much damage Ukraine may inflict upon Russia and the response.

Birth Announcement: MMKT, a money market etf; that began life this past Wednesday. LINK Though not a direct bond product, but does use same; and is an income product via yield, but now with the 'risk factor' of etf pricing.

FLASHBACK, BOND YIELD LOCKUP: Once the full impact of the serious nature of COVID became apparent globally; there was a two day period at March 9, 2020 when bond yields dropped to low yields and were locked into this yield until FED and Treasury interventions. I save some charts/graphs and below is one I found last week.
March 9, 2020
--- 30 yr yield = .94%
--- 10 yr yield = .50%
--- 5 yr yield = .43%
--- 1 yr yield = .29%
GRAPH
W/E September 27, 2024..... Zig Zag returns for bonds during the week
--- This week found the w/e with mixed results for bond sectors. TIPS related funds are still performing well. Many bond NAV's had positive moves on Friday, in the range of +.2 thru +.5% that offset down days for the week.
A few numbers for your viewing pleasure.
FIRST:
*** UST yields chart, 6 month - 30 year. This chart is active and will display a 6 month time frame going forward to a future date. Place/hover the mouse pointer anywhere on a line to display the date and yield for that date. The percent to the right side is the percentage change in the yield from the chart beginning date for a particular item. You may also 'right click' on the 126 days at the chart bottom to change a 'time frame' from a drop down menu. Hopefully, the line graph also lets you view the 'yield curve' in a different fashion, for the longer duration issues, at this time. Save the page to your own device for future reference. NOTE: take a peek at the right side of this graph to find the yield swings of the past week, and for the current yields for the last business day.
For the WEEK/YTD, NAV price changes, September 23 - September 27, 2024
***** This week (Friday), FZDXX, MM yield continues to move with Fed funds/repo/SOFR rates; and ended the week at 4.7% yield. Fidelity's MM's continue to maintain decent yields, as is presumed with other vendors similar MM's. Theoretically, a new yield bottom is in place, until the next FED action. SO, one is still obtaining a decent MM yield.
--- AGG = +.02% / +4.79% (I-Shares Core bond), a benchmark, (AAA-BBB holdings)
--- MINT = +.12% / +4.52% (PIMCO Enhanced short maturity, AAA-BBB rated)
--- SHY = +.07% / +4.15% (UST 1-3 yr bills)
--- IEI = +.04% / +4.52% (UST 3-7 yr notes/bonds)
--- IEF = -.03% / +4.45% (UST 7-10 yr bonds)
--- TIP = -.01% / +4.91% (UST Tips, 3-10 yrs duration, some 20+ yr duration)
--- VTIP = +.08% / +4.96% (Vanguard Short-Term Infl-Prot Secs ETF)
--- STPZ = +.04% / +4.96% (UST, short duration TIPs bonds, PIMCO)
--- LTPZ = -.28% / +4.64 % (UST, long duration TIPs bonds, PIMCO)
--- TLT = -.31% / +2.33% (I Shares 20+ Yr UST Bond
--- EDV = -.6-% / +.93% (UST Vanguard extended duration bonds)
--- ZROZ = -.80% / -1.11% (UST., AAA, long duration zero coupon bonds, PIMCO
--- TBT = +1.02% / +1.55% (ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (about 23 holdings)
--- TMF = -1,42% / -7.4% (Direxion Daily 20+ Yr Trsy Bull 3X ETF (about a 2x version of EDV etf)
*** Additional important bond sectors, for reference:
--- BAGIX = +.02% / +5.23% Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (active managed, plain vanilla, high quality bond fund)
--- LQD = -.17% / +5.41% (I Shares IG, corp. bonds)
--- BKLN = +.00% / +5.53% (Invesco Senior Loan, Corp. rated BB & lower)
--- HYG = +.12% / +8.17% (High Yield bonds, proxy ETF)
--- HYD = +.46%/+5.80% (VanEck HY Muni)
--- MUB = +.31% /+2.27% (I Shares, National Muni Bond)
--- EMB = -.15%/+8.47% (I Shares, USD, Emerging Markets Bond)
--- CWB = +1.67% / +7.41% (SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities)
--- PFF = -.09% / +11.76% (I Shares, Preferred & Income Securities)
--- FZDXX = 4.70% yield (7 day), Fidelity Premium MM fund
*** FZDXX yield was .11%, April,2022. (For reference to current date)
Comments and corrections, please.
Remain curious,
Catch

The main concern i have with many of these ETFs coming out of fund shows is trading volume. LCR looks cool and has decent AUM, but trading volume is a bit thin. Numerous other examples from respected funds shops and advisors abound.
A secondary concern is full reinvestment of dividends and cap gains (if your broker doesn't allow purchase of fractional shares).

"For institutional investors looking for diversification strategies, collateralized loan obligations can be a stable option that provides downside protection in an uncertain macro environment. A market that tops $1 trillion, CLOs are floating-rate instruments that sit within the larger structured credit market. They have different tranches, each with its own risk-reward profile, cash flow structure and credit rating. As such, CLOs can fit into different allocation sleeves within an institutional portfolio. CLO managers Barings, Polen Capital and Sycamore Tree Capital Partners dig into current market dynamics and the potential impact of lower rates on the asset class. They unpack what increased CLO issuance means for investors and highlight manager characteristics needed to successfully navigate this market."
https://www.pionline.com/CLOs-strategy2024

Regarding CBYYX where a few are invested including me. I re entered this fund in July after Hurricane Beryl had no impact whatsoever. Hurricane Beryl was a cat 5 and broke all sorts of meteorological records. Yet none of the cat bonds got hit. Since Beryl the cat bonds have been the best performers in Bondville even outperforming the S@P. Oddly enough almost all the gains have come on Fridays. Unlike earlier in the season predictions, this has been a historically quiet hurricane and tropical storm season. Partly due to of all things Sahara dust in the atmosphere.
There is another possible cat 4 or 5 storm brewing in the Gulf now to be named Helene. It may prove to be much ado about nothing as it is still developing or it could be another Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian was almost two years ago to the date and one of the most destructive on record for the reinsurance market. The cat bonds trading back then plummeted 15% in a matter of a few days. So being better safe than sorry selling out of my cat bond position today. Will probably re enter next week. Going back some twenty years there have only been three hurricanes that have impacted the cat bond market. So the odds of this impeding weather pattern being meaningful is extremely low. But again, for me would prefer to err on the side of caution.
https://www.artemis.bm/news/helene-may-strike-gulf-coast-as-hurricane-this-week-wide-range-of-model-intensity-forecasts/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/16/blackrocks-rick-rieder-says-a-golden-age-for-fixed-income-begins-this-week-with-the-fed-rate-cut.html
From last Monday. “ Take advantage of this golden age for fixed income….and buy yield and just watch it do its thing”. He likes securitized products, high yield, and European credit, Breaking that down further agency residential mortgages, and CLOs. Especially investment rated CLOs which he believes are a bargain. I have always thought Mr Rider the CIO of BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income division and responsible for 2.4 trillion in assets had more of a clue that most other so called bond gurus.
On a related note re bonds. A case could be made that the real golden age for bonds began last year in 2023. We had double digit gains throughout various categories ala high yield, bank loans, catastrophe bonds, emerging markets debt, and BBB CLOs as well as many specific funds in the non traditional and multi bond sectors. The bond hybrid categories of convertibles and preferred also saw several funds churning out double digit returns.