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Matt Osborne
Matt Osborne
Altegris Advisors
Co-Portfolio
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Altegris Managed Futures Strategy Fund

Find out about the Fund's investment philosophy from its
Co-Portfolio Manager.

Then, hear from the futures managers accessed by the Fund.

David Harding
David Harding
Winton Capital Management
Futures Manager
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Patrick Welton
Patrick Welton
Welton Investment Corp.
Futures Manager
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Salem Abraham
Salem Abraham
Abraham Trading Co
Futures Manager
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Svante Bergstrom
Svante Bergström
Lynx Asset Management AB
Futures Manager
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Ewan Kirk
Dr. Ewan Kirk
Cantab Capital Partners
Futures Manager
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Jaffray Woodriff
Jaffray Woodriff
QIM
Futures Manager
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The Altegris Managed Futures Strategy Fund, an actively managed mutual fund, seeks to achieve positive absolute returns in rising and falling equity markets, primarily through exposure to the commodity and financial futures markets. The Fund aims to achieve its goal by accessing returns of trend-following and specialized managed futures investment managers.

The Fund will invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary, which in turn invests the majority of its assets in a portfolio of investments selected by an experienced portfolio management team at Altegris Advisors. These include investments in a combination of (1) securities of one or more commodity futures trading companies (e.g., underlying pools), (2) swaps, notes or similar derivatives structured to provide exposure to and the returns of managed futures strategies, and (3) investments intended to serve as collateral for such derivative positions (collectively, “managed futures investments”).

These investments are selected with the aim of providing aggregate exposure to the managed futures sub-strategies and programs of the managers listed in the chart below, as if 100% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in those programs.

Managed Futures Strategy Exposure

(as of 10/16/2012)1
Manager & Program Sub-strategy Exposure2 Program Performance3

Winton Capital Management
Diversified Trading Program

Trend following 35%

Quantitative Investment Management
Global Program

Specialized 16.5%

Capital Fund Management
Discus Program

Specialized 15%

Cantab Capital Partners
CCP Quantitative Fund - Aristarchus Program

Specialized 11%

Abraham Trading Company
Diversified Program

Trend Following 7.5%

Lynx Asset Management AB
Trading Program

Trend Following 7.5%

Welton Investment Corporation
Global Directional Portfolio

Trend Following 7.5%

The Fund’s access to managers and the percentage exposures to the specific managed futures sub strategies and programs listed above are presented to illustrate examples of the diversity of managers and programs accessed by the Fund through its managed futures investments, but may not be representative of the Fund’s past, or its future, access and exposure to managed futures managers, sub-strategies and programs. It should not be considered a recommendation or investment advice.

With respect to the remainder of Fund assets not invested in managed futures investments via a wholly-owned subsidiary, the Fund pursues a fixed income strategy intended to generate interest income and to diversify returns generated by the managed futures strategies listed above. The Fund’s fixed income strategy investments, including holdings of fixed income securities, cash, and cash equivalents, are not reflected or included within percentage exposures listed in the table above.

1. The managed futures investments selected by Altegris Advisors to gain the exposure to the managed futures managers, sub strategies and programs as listed in the table are subject to change at any time, and any such change may alter the Fund’s access and percentage exposures to each such manager, sub-strategy and program. Although the Fund currently pursues its managed futures strategy by investing up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary, the Fund may also make managed futures investments directly, outside of such subsidiary.

2. As a percentage of the Fund’s managed futures strategy allocation. The Fund’s holdings of cash, cash equivalents and fixed income securities pursuant to its fixed income strategy are excluded from percentage exposures listed in the table.

3. Managers report Program Performance information in accordance with applicable NFA and CFTC Regulations. None of the Managers identified above take any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the contents of the Program Performance information reported (except as otherwise may be stated), for any representations made herein, or for the performance of the Fund. Each Manager disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or other losses or damages, including loss of profits, incurred directly or indirectly by any person that may arise from any reliance on the Program Performance or any other information about the Manager accessible from this site.

The CFTC recently adopted rule changes for which mandatory compliance by the Fund is anticipated to be required at some point during 2013. Compliance with these rule changes, when mandated, will subject the Fund to regulation as a commodity pool and result in certain additional disclosure obligations. In preparation for compliance with these rule changes, the Fund’s adviser has already registered with the CFTC, and become a member of the NFA, in the capacities as a commodity pool operator (CPO) and commodity trading advisor (CTA) of the Fund.

Other Important Information

Of course, there is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate profits or avoid losses. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

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Long or Short Positions

The ability to go long or short gives managers the opportunity to potentially profit from both positive and negative developments.

Multiple Asset Classes

Managed futures have the ability to gain exposure to four major asset classes: stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities.

Various Trading Disciplines

Managed futures managers utilize a variety of trading disciplines, including trend following and specialized, across multiple global markets.

See the Glossary for term definitions.

Fund NAV & AUM


Fund facts

Class A*Class CClass IClass O
SymbolMFTAXMFTCXMFTIXMFTOX
Inception8/26/102/1/118/26/103/13/13
Investment Minimum$2,500$5,000$1,000,000$2,500
Subsequent Investment$250$250$250$250
Gross Expense Ratio2.21%2.96%1.96%2.21%
Net Expense Ratio2.17%2.92%1.92%2.17%

The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to reduce fees and absorb expenses of the Fund until at least April 30, 2014. This agreement may be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Trustees on 60 days written notice to the adviser.

*The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 5.75%. Class A share investors may be eligible for a reduction in sales charges. See Prospectus for more information.

Based upon the analysis of long-term historical returns and volatility of various asset classes, the Fund will allocate approximately 20% to 25% of its assets to the managed futures strategy and approximately 70% to 80% of its assets to the Fixed Income strategy. However, as market conditions change, the ranges may be higher or lower.

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Historical performance & NAV

*The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 5.75%.  Class A share investors may be eligible for a reduction in sales charges.  See Prospectus for more information.

(1) Represents the percentage increase/decrease in the net asset value from the prior trading day.

(2) Performance for periods less than one year is not annualized.

(3) Inception date for Class A and Class I was August 26, 2010. Inception date for Class C was February 1, 2011. Inception date for Class O was March 13, 2013

The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, is 2.21% for Class A, 1.96% for Class I, 2.96% for Class C and 2.21% for Class O.

The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s investment advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and to reimburse expenses, at least until April 30, 2014, to ensure that total annual Fund operating expenses (including organizational and offering costs) after fee waiver and reimbursement (exclusive of any taxes, interest, brokerage commjssions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, indirect expenses, expenses of other investment companies or Underlying Pools in which the Fund may invest, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 1.90% for Class A, 1.65% for Class I, 2.65% for Class C and 1.90% for Class O. Please review the Fund’s Prospectus for more detail. Results shown reflect the waiver, without which the results could have been lower. A Fund’s performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 524-9441.

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The Fund seeks to achieve positive absolute returns in rising and falling equity markets while experiencing less volatility than major equity market indices. To achieve its objectives, the Fund utilizes two principal strategies—managed futures and fixed income.

Managed futures strategy — Designed to capture returns related to trends in the commodity and financial futures markets by investing in a combination of securities, swaps, structured notes or other securities or derivatives (i.e., managed futures investments) whose returns are derived from managed futures strategies.

Utilizes investment advisor asset allocation and investment skill to allocate between two primary managed futures substrategies—trend following and specialized.

Within the exposure to various managed futures sub-strategies and programs accessed by the Fund’s managed futures investments portfolio, allocations will vary between 60-100% for trend following and 0-40% for specialized sub-strategies.

Fixed income strategy — Designed to generate interest income and capital appreciation by investing in a variety of investment grade fixed income securities.

Securities rated, at the time purchased, in the top four categories by a rating agency such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, or if unrated determined to be of comparable quality.

Will maintain an average maturity that ranges between short term (less than 1 year) and intermediate term (4-7 years).

Investment adviser

Altegris Advisors, L.L.C.
Investment Adviser Portfolio Managers

Investment sub-adviser

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Investment Sub-Adviser Portfolio Manager

Other Important Information

Of course, there is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate profits or avoid losses. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

† Based upon the analysis of long-term historical returns and volatility of various asset classes, the Fund will allocate approximately 20% to 25% of its assets to the Managed Futures strategy and approximately 70% to 80% of its assets to the Fixed Income strategy. However, as market conditions change the ranges may be higher or lower.

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Altegris Managed Futures Strategy Fund

Fund documents
Monthly Performance Update
Quarterly Fact Sheet
Quarterly Fund Commentary
Guide to Managed Futures Strategy Fund (MFTAX)
Altegris Family of Mutual Funds
Prospectus
SAI
Annual Report
Semi-Annual Report (SAR)
Distributions
XBRL
Manager conversations
Manager Video: Winton Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: Winton Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Video: Welton Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: Welton Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Video: Abraham Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: Abraham Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Video: Lynx Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: Lynx Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Video: Cantab Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: Cantab Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Video: QIM Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Manager Conversations: QIM Managed Futures Sub-strategy
Educational materials
Guide to Managed Futures
Whitepaper: Convergent and Divergent Strategies
Whitepaper: The Case for Liquid Alternative Investments
Whitepaper: Looking Under the Hood: ‘Passive’ Managed Futures Mutual Funds
Whitepaper: Managed Futures: Is the Trend Your Friend?
Article: Identifying the Best Strategies for Liquid Alternative Investments
Article: Managed Futures: Fear Not Volatility
Article: Managed Futures: Staying the Course, Short-Term Drawdowns, Long-Term Focus
Article Reprint: In Search of Crisis Alpha: A Short Guide to Investing in Managed Futures
Article Reprint: Winton Capital Management: Some New Ideas in Financial Mathematics
Forms & applications
Regular Application
IRA Application
Simple IRA Application
IRA Transfer of Assets
IRA Custodial Agreement/Disclosure Statement
Roth IRA Custodial Agreement/Disclosure Statement
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Altegris In The News

Media
WealthManagement.com Interview with Matt Osborne About Managed Futures (06/12)
Financial Times: Tool Toughened in Testing Times (Login Required) (06/12)
John Mauldin Article: Managed Futures and Your Portfolio (05/12)
Altegris CEO Jon Sundt on Fox Business (03/12)
Money Management Executive: 2012 ICI Mutual Funds Conference (Login Required) (03/12)
Altegris CEO Jon Sundt on Bloomberg (02/12)
The Street: Profit From Market Trends With Managed Futures (02/12)
HedgeFundSmarts: Quants Get Traction After Tough Year (02/12)
Barron's: Hedge Fund Clones Aren't Exact Matches (01/12)
Investment News: Boutique Money Managers Lead Way With Alternatives (Login Required) (01/12)
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