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Managed futures are a type of non-traditional or alternative investment. Managed futures portfolios are
managed by Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) who speculate on the price movements of various
futures and options markets. Futures and options contracts are legal agreements between buyers and
sellers of commodities (e.g. energy, metals and agriculture products) and financial instruments (e.g.
foreign currencies, government bonds, and equity market indices). Simply stated, the prices of futures
are grounded in the basic principals of supply and demand.
Managed futures strategies and their results can differ significantly. For years, an advantage that CTAs
had was the ability to invest long or short. The long/short nature of managed futures has provided
times when they were able to perform well even during periods of stress in the global markets. For
example, during the calendar years 2000 (“Internet Bubble”) and 2008 (“Global Financial Crisis”), the
S&P 500 Index was down -9.1% and -37.0%, respectively. During the same years, the Barclay Top 50
(BTOP50) managed futures index was up 6.6% and 13.6%. Today’s mutual funds now provide long/
short exposure as well, which opens the door to managed futures strategies for a wider range of clients.
Managed futures may be a compelling choice for investors seeking:
• An alternative investment strategy offering historically low correlation to traditional assets for
enhanced portfolio diversification—including low correlation to “long only” commodities
• A strategy to seek other sources of return through a higher volatility strategy with the potential to
reduce overall portfolio volatility due to low correlation
• Access to trend-following strategies designed to buy (long) global futures and options contracts
during rising markets and sell (short) during falling markets
All investments involve risks, including the potential for loss. See back cover for additional information.
In 1984, DUNN created its flagship World Monetary and Agriculture Program (WMA*). WMA utilizes
a systematic, trend following strategy, encompassing a portfolio of financial and commodity futures
markets. Some CTA programs put an emphasis on absolute returns ahead of total return. The focus
of WMA is long-term growth, rather than sacrificing return in favor of capital preservation. The WMA
strategy is based on DUNN’s philosophy that all markets exhibit trends, and one can achieve better
risk-adjusted performance by combining multiple low-correlated markets. The program is almost always
invested, either long or short, across a broad range of asset classes and sectors. Occasionally, a flat
position (i.e., a zero allocation) may be taken when there is no clear trend in a specific market.
The Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund may not be suitable for all investors. The fund may invest
in commodity-related securities, which may be subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional
securities. The use of derivatives such as futures, options, structured notes, repurchase agreements,
and swap agreements may expose the fund to additional risks than investing directly in the underlying
securities. Investing in leveraged instruments will magnify any gains or losses on those instruments. Fixed
income securities are subject to risks including interest rate, credit, inflation, and counterparty risks. The
fund’s use of short selling and investments in currency-related securities involve increased risks and
additional costs. DUNN Capital Management does not serve as advisor or subadvisor to the fund. The
fund maintains indirect exposure through derivative instruments (such as swap agreements) designed to
replicate the net performance of the DUNN WMA Program before mutual fund fees and expenses. The
funds may allocate assets to an offshore subsidiary which is not subject to the Investment Company Act of
1940, meaning that changes in laws could result in the inability to operate as described in the prospectus.
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Past performance is not indicative of future results. The contents contained herein are for informational
purposes only and are not intended as an offer to buy or sell any security, or participate in any trading
strategy or investment program. This material does not provide tailored investment advice and was
prepared without regard for specific circumstances and objectives. The DUNN Capital World Monetary &
Agriculture Program (“WMA”) is not a mutual fund, and is only available to qualified participants. Futures
trading is speculative, involves risk, and may not be suitable for all investors.
Before investing, please read the prospectus and shareholder reports to learn about the investment
strategy and potential risks. Investing involves risks, including the potential for loss of principal. An investor
should consider the fund’s investment objective, charges, expenses and risks carefully before investing.
This and other information about the fund is contained in the fund’s prospectus, which can be
obtained by calling 1-877-277-6933. Arrow Funds are distributed by an affiliate, Archer Distributors,
LLC (member FINRA).
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