Strategy Shares
Strategy Overview
Combines investment grade corporate bonds and a gold overlay in one strategy
Seeks to provide a better way to hedge an income portfolio against inflation as compared to separate bond and gold strategies
More exposure for the same dollar invested as compared to two separate strategies
Offers a bond portfolio that seeks to maintain its purchasing power
Designed to offer a positive real yield
Overview
| Portfolio Manager | David Miller |
| Portfolio Manager | Charlie Ashley |
| Index | Solactive Gold-Backed Income Index |
Strategy Description
The Strategy Shares Gold-Hedged Bond Strategy was created based on the key belief that the best way for investors to generate income that maintains its purchasing power is to combine bonds and a gold overlay within one portfolio. The strategy offers a distinct approach to combine an investment grade bond portfolio with a gold hedge overlay in one strategy and is premised on the proposition that an investment in gold can potentially provide a hedge against inflation for a bond investment.
A Gold Overlay as a Hedge Against Inflation
- Since 1973 when the Bretton Woods System was no longer in place, the value of the U.S. dollar has eroded by more than 80% because of inflation.
- In recent decades, the money supply has grown at an unprecedented rate, with the M1 Money Supply increasing by more than 1200% since 2008.
- Unlike the dollar, gold is not backed by debt and has maintained its purchasing power during periods of inflation.
Why should investors care about inflation?
01
Unprecedented money printing has eroded the purchasing power of the dollar.
02
Inflation is often outpacing interest rates, meaning that investors are getting a negative “real yield” – i.e., the purchasing power received from the bond is less than what inflation has increased.
03
Most traditional assets are not protected against inflation.
Gold versus U.S. Dollar (Inflation-Adjusted)
The Bretton Woods System established gold as the basis for the U.S. dollar. By 1973, this system was no longer in place and the U.S. would no longer exchange gold for U.S. currency.
Gold versus Federal Reserve U.S. M1 Money Supply
The Federal Reserve defines the M1 Money Supply as funds that are readily accessible for spending.
Investment Team
David Miller
CIO & Portfolio Manager
Strategy Shares ETFs
Charles Ashley
Portfolio Manager
Strategy Shares ETFsDisclosures
Shares of this ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
For more complete information on Strategy Shares, download and view a prospectus or summary prospectus now or call (855) 477-3837 for a free prospectus or summary prospectus. You should consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before you invest. Information about these and other important subjects is in the fund’s prospectus or summary prospectus, which you should read carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. There is no guarantee that this, or any investment strategy, will succeed. Shares of these ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Investments involve risk including possible loss of principal. The Fund is classified as “non-diversified” to the extent that the Index concentrates in an industry so that a relative high percentage of the Fund’s assets may be invested in a limited number of issuers. The fund invests in the underlying constituents of the index that consists of a Bond and Gold component. The Fund may also invest in more aggressive investments such as foreign and emerging market securities (which may expose the fund to currency and exchange rate fluctuations), total return swaps and futures (which may involve leverage that could increase the volatility of the Fund and reduce its returns) and derivatives which may amplify volatility. Investing in bonds are subject to credit, prepayment and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise causes a decline in the value of fixed income securities owned by the fund.
The price of gold fluctuates over time. There is no guarantee that an investment in gold will increase or even maintain its value. Short-term, the price of gold has fluctuated widely. If gold markets continue to be characterized by wide fluctuations, the price may change in an unpredictable manner. Long-term, gold markets have historically experienced extended periods of flat or declining prices. There is no guarantee that the price of gold will move as expected relative to the U.S. dollar, nor is there any guarantee that gold will act as an effective inflation hedge. The Fund is a new fund with no history of operations as an ETF for investors to evaluate.
The Strategy Shares are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Rational Advisors, Inc., or any of its affiliates.
Solactive AG (“Solactive”) is the licensor of Solactive Gold-Backed Bond Index (the “Index”). The financial instruments that are based on the Index are not sponsored, endorsed, promoted or sold by Solactive in any way and Solactive makes no express or implied representation, guarantee or assurance with regard to: (a) the advisability in investing in the financial instruments; (b) the quality, accuracy and/or completeness of the Index; and/or (c) the results obtained or to be obtained by any person or entity from the use of the Index. Solactive does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of the Index and shall not have any liability for any errors or omissions with respect thereto. Notwithstanding Solactive’s obligations to its licensees, Solactive reserves the right to change the methods of calculation or publication with respect to the Index and Solactive shall not be liable for any miscalculation of or any incorrect, delayed or interrupted publication with respect to the Index. Solactive shall not be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, any loss of profits or business, or any special, incidental, punitive, indirect or consequential damages suffered or incurred as a result of the use (or inability to use) of the Index.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETFs. This and other important information about the Funds is contained in the full or summary prospectus, which can be obtained by calling (855) HSS-ETFS (855-477-3837) or at www.StrategySharesETFs.com. The Strategy Shares are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Rational Advisors, Inc., or any of its affiliates.
Solactive AG (“Solactive”) is the licensor of Solactive Gold-Backed Bond Index (the “Index”). The financial instruments that are based on the Index are not sponsored, endorsed, promoted or sold by Solactive in any way and Solactive makes no express or implied representation, guarantee or assurance with regard to: (a) the advisability in investing in the financial instruments; (b) the quality, accuracy and/or completeness of the Index; and/or (c) the results obtained or to be obtained by any person or entity from the use of the Index. Solactive does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of the Index and shall not have any liability for any errors or omissions with respect thereto. Notwithstanding Solactive’s obligations to its licensees, Solactive reserves the right to change the methods of calculation or publication with respect to the Index and Solactive shall not be liable for any miscalculation of or any incorrect, delayed or interrupted publication with respect to the Index. Solactive shall not be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, any loss of profits or business, or any special, incidental, punitive, indirect or consequential damages suffered or incurred as a result of the use (or inability to use) of the Index.