Innealta's Dynamic International Opportunity Fund Tops Morningstar Percentile Ranking

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Innealta Capital, a privately held quantitative asset manager headquartered in Austin, Texas, announced its Dynamic International Opportunity Fund (ICCIX) ranked in the top 1% –on a total-return basis, of 438 funds– in Morningstar's World Allocation Category for the one-year period ending 12/31/2017.

The Fund celebrated its sixth anniversary by returning 23.56% for 2017, outperforming its Morningstar category by 8.77%. This continues the upward trend initiated in 2015, when Dr. Vito Sciaraffia joined the firm as Chief Investment Officer; ICCIX ranked in the top 6% –on a total-return basis, of 372 funds– in Morningstar's World Allocation Category for the three-year period ending 12/31/2017.

International diversification is at the core of ICCIX's product design; the Fund offers targeted exposure to 40+ individual-country equity markets, combined with broad international fixed income. The Fund's primary goal is capital appreciation. It utilizes a systematic, quantitative framework, which is continuously fine-tuned using the findings of academically-proven, empirically-tested research across fundamental, macroeconomic, and behavioral variables. Providing information at differing frequencies, these variables allow for a truly comprehensive view of financial markets, and potentially offer increased reliability of risk-return expectations.

Dr. Sciaraffia stated "Innealta's rigorous, evidence-based approach is our edge; we rely on a time-tested quantitative framework, which allows for the real-time analysis of hundreds of relevant variables, with the goal of capturing even the slightest additional alpha. Our strategy is designed to be a core investment product for investors seeking broad exposure to international markets. At Innealta, we strive to be at the forefront of applied economic research and implement it in real-world, institutional-quality investment solutions."

For over a decade, Innealta has advised and managed global portfolios. Its multidisciplinary team includes Ph.D.'s, M.B.A.'s, and M.Sc.'s from top academic institutions, along with portfolio managers with vast industry experience. Innealta serves financial advisors, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, and is among the largest managed-ETF managers in the United States.

Additional information: www.innealtacapital.com or [email protected].

For the one-year, five-year, and since-inception (12/30/2011) periods ending 12/31/2017, ICCIX returned 23.56%, 4.48% and 5.33%, respectively. Current performance may be lower or higher than the data cited above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate. When redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month end performance information, please call 855.994.2326. Total annual operating expenses for Class I and Class N shares are 1.68% and 1.93%, respectively. The Adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or absorb expenses such that total annual operating expenses do  not  exceed  1.24% and 1.49% for  Class  I  and  Class  N  shares,  respectively,  through  03/31/2018. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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As of 12/31/17, Morningstar rated the Dynamic International Opportunity Fund as 3 stars overall, 5 stars over a three-year period, and 2 stars over a five-year period. The overall, three-year, and five-year rankings reflect a comparison against 372, 372, and 328 firms, respectively, within the World Allocation category.

The Morningstar Rating^TM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment for sales loads. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.

Mutual Funds involve risk including the possible loss of principal. The Fund is a "fund-of-funds" and invests in investment companies and exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs carry security, market and sector risks, and may not perform as expected which could result in a decline in value. The use of leverage and inverse leveraged ETFs may exaggerate changes in price and return. Other possible risks to the Fund include those related to investment in small and medium sized companies, foreign securities, currencies, emerging markets, changes in interest rates and short-term trading. Please read the prospectus carefully for additional details.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund. This and other important information about the Funds is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 855.994.2326. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Innealta Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC a FINRA/SIPC member. Innealta Capital is a division of AFAM Capital, Inc., a registered investment advisor. AFAM Capital and Innealta Capital are not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.

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