Investment Objective:
The NCFA/Cyborg-Advisors Balanced Fund seeks to achieve a balance between long-term capital growth and income generation while maintaining a moderate risk profile. It aims to provide investors with a diversified portfolio that can potentially weather various market conditions.
Key Features:
- Diversified Asset Mix: Combines equity (50%), fixed income (45%), and cash (5%) to balance growth potential with stability.
- Global Exposure: Includes both domestic and international investments across various asset classes to spread risk and capture global opportunities.
- Value-Oriented Approach: Emphasizes value stocks in both U.S. and international markets to potentially enhance long-term returns.
- Income Generation: Significant allocation to fixed-income securities aims to provide steady income.
- Real Estate Component: Small allocation to real estate for additional diversification and potential income.
- Liquidity: Maintains a cash position for flexibility and to meet short-term needs.
Investment Strategy:
The Fund employs a balanced strategy with the following allocation:
Equity (50%):
- 17% US Core-Equity: Core holding in U.S. stock market for broad market exposure.
- 12% US Mid-small Value: Allocation to potentially undervalued smaller companies.
- 9% Int’l Small/Mid Value: Exposure to international value stocks in smaller companies.
- 3% US Large Value: Allocation to potentially undervalued large U.S. companies.
- 3% Int’l Large Value: Exposure to international value stocks in larger companies.
- 3% Diversified Emerging Markets: Allocation for growth potential in developing economies.
- 3% Specialty-Real Estate: Provides exposure to real estate markets for diversification.
Fixed Income (45%):
- 22.5% Ultrashort Bond: Provides stability and liquidity with reduced interest rate sensitivity.
- 22.5% World Bond: Offers global diversification in fixed-income markets.
Cash (5%): Maintains liquidity for short-term needs and flexibility.
This balanced approach aims to provide a mix of stability through its fixed-income allocation while allowing for growth potential through its diversified equity exposure. The Fund is designed for investors with moderate risk tolerance or those seeking a core holding for medium to long-term financial goals.