NCFA/Cyborg-Advisors Conservative Fund
Investment Objective:
The NCFA/Cyborg-Advisors Conservative Fund seeks to provide capital preservation and moderate income while maintaining a conservative risk profile. It aims to offer a low-volatility investment option with some potential for capital appreciation.
Key Features:
- Balanced Approach: Combines fixed-income securities (60%) with a diversified equity allocation (35%) and cash (5%) to balance stability and growth potential.
- Global Diversification: Includes both domestic and international investments across various asset classes to spread risk.
- Value-Oriented: 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 Exposure: 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 conservative strategy with the following allocation:
Fixed Income (60%):
- 30% Ultrashort Bond: Provides stability and liquidity with reduced interest rate sensitivity.
- 30% World Bond: Offers global diversification in fixed-income markets.
Equity (35%):
- 12% US Core-Equity: Core holding in U.S. stock market for broad market exposure.
- 8% US Mid-small Value: Allocation to potentially undervalued smaller companies.
- 6% Int’l Small/Mid Value: Exposure to international value stocks in smaller companies.
- 2% US Large Value: Allocation to potentially undervalued large U.S. companies.
- 3% Int’l Large Value: Exposure to international value stocks in larger companies.
- 2% Diversified Emerging Markets: Small allocation for growth potential in developing economies.
- 2% Specialty-Real Estate: Provides exposure to real estate markets for diversification.
Cash (5%): Maintains liquidity for short-term needs and flexibility.
This balanced approach aims to provide stability through its significant fixed-income allocation while allowing for modest growth potential through its diversified equity exposure. The Fund is designed for investors with a low to moderate risk tolerance or those seeking a conservative option for medium-term financial goals.