American Independence Fusion Fund

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Performance

The fund has returned 6.58 percent over the past year, and -0.10 percent over the past three years.

Trailing Returns Updated 05.31.2013
Year to date 2.6%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Years (Annualized) -0.1%
5 Years (Annualized) N/A
10 Years (Annualized) N/A

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Summary

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally holds long and short positions in equities traded in the U.S. and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") representing U.S., global and international indices. It invests in equities and ETFs in both developed and emerging markets outside the U.S. The fund maintains a net delta adjusted exposure range from 40% to 80%. It will hold long positions with an aggregate value of up to 100% of its net assets and establish short positions of up to 45% of its net assets. The fund invests up to 30% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. Government bonds.

Fees

Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
American Independence Fusion Fund has an expense ratio of 2.40 percent.

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Risk

Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.

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