A Redefined Approach to Value Investing

We re-define “value portfolio” in this strategy by using a systematic, but flexible approach. This allows us to actively find areas of the market that are offering superior dividends and valuations, which has historically driven favorable risk-adjusted returns and meaningful downside risk management.

 

The video above was originally published in March 2019. Down market capture discussed represents the percent of market return captured by the investment manager’s return relative to the benchmark during negative periods. See below for the most recent performance.

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Our team is here to answer any questions you may have. Contact us if you would like to learn more about our time-tested, rules-based strategy.

Investment Objective

To provide competitive returns consistent with the broad equity market while also providing a level of capital protection during market downturns.

Investment Strategy

The Series is designed to offer a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying U.S. equity securities. Using a systematic process with a focus on mid-to-large capitalization U.S. companies, securities are selected based on free cash flow generation and earnings power, minimum dividend yield, dividend sustainability, and financial health.

May be Appropriate for Investors

  • Seeking a portfolio of high-quality, dividend yielding securities
  • Seeking exposure to companies with meaningful growth potential due to high free cash flow yields and earning power

Daily Price

$7.83

Daily $ Change

-$0.01

Daily % Change

-0.13%

as of 03/23/2023

Ticker

MNDFX

CUSIP

56382P658

Inception Date

11/07/2008

Investment Minimum

$1,000,000.00

Investment minimum may be waived for certain qualified retirement plan and discretionary investment accounts of the Advisor.

Important Documents

Summary Prospectus
Prospectus
Statement of Additional Information
Annual Report
Semi-Annual Report
Fact Sheet
Applications & Forms
N-Port Part F Reports

Performance

As of 02/28/2023

YTD

-1.22%

1 Year

-0.67%

3 Year

10.85%

5 Year

6.88%

10 Year

10.08%

Inception
(11/07/2008)

11.05%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance for periods greater than one year is annualized. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted.

Expense Ratio

Gross 0.54%

Top Ten Investments

As of 02/28/2023

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 4.07%
WAL MART STORES 3.64%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 3.24%
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 3.17%
MERCK & CO INC 2.93%
HOME DEPOT INC 2.92%
CISCO SYSTEMS INC 2.19%
CHEVRON CORP 2.17%
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 1.85%
CATERPILLAR INC 1.80%

Top Ten Investments list is unaudited and excludes cash.

Sector Allocation

As of 02/28/2023

Communication Services 2.50%
Consumer Discretionary 10.25%
Consumer Staples 14.09%
Energy 6.98%
Financials 11.42%
Health Care 15.09%
Industrials 21.86%
Information Technology 12.73%
Materials 5.08%

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of S&P Global Inc. (S&P), and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P, nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification, nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.

February Fund Holdings

As of 02/28/2023

Security Description Country Ticker Shares/Par Market Value (USD)
ABBOTT LABORATORIES US ABT 56,100 $5,706,492.00
ALLSTATE CORPORATION US ALL 19,971 $2,571,865.38
ANALOG DEVICES INC US ADI 31,342 $5,750,316.74
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO US ADM 37,218 $2,962,552.80
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING US ADP 22,557 $4,958,479.74
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC US BAX 27,199 $1,086,600.05
BEST BUY INC US BBY 21,482 $1,785,369.02
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO US BMY 98,716 $6,807,455.36
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS US BR 10,584 $1,490,015.52
C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC US CHRW 13,614 $1,360,855.44
COTERRA ENERGY INC US CTRA 52,859 $1,319,889.23
CAMPBELL SOUP CO US CPB 29,410 $1,544,613.20
CATERPILLAR INC US CAT 27,593 $6,609,903.15
CHEVRON CORP US CVX 49,567 $7,968,886.59
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP US CINF 13,944 $1,683,040.80
CISCO SYSTEMS INC US CSCO 166,613 $8,067,401.46
CITIGROUP INC US C 106,143 $5,380,388.67
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO US CL 51,132 $3,747,975.60
COMCAST CORP-CL A US CMCSA 176,298 $6,552,996.66
CONAGRA BRAND INC. US CAG 46,364 $1,688,113.24
CONOCOPHILLIPS US COP 45,741 $4,727,332.35
CUMMINS INC US CMI 11,733 $2,852,057.64
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION US DVN 36,148 $1,949,100.16
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC US FANG 10,800 $1,518,264.00
DOW INC US DOW 34,865 $1,994,278.00
DREYFUS GVT CSH MANAGEMENT US 5,110,857.78 $5,110,857.78
EOG RESOURCES INC US EOG 24,701 $2,791,707.02
EASTMAN CHEM CO US EMN 13,521 $1,151,989.20
EBAY INC US EBAY 31,899 $1,464,164.10
EMERSON ELEC CO US EMR 37,831 $3,129,002.01
FMC CORP US FMC 11,840 $1,529,136.00
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP US FITB 56,472 $2,049,933.60
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP US GD 17,583 $4,007,341.53
GENERAL MLS INC US GIS 42,044 $3,342,918.44
GENUINE PARTS CO US GPC 14,022 $2,479,930.92
GILEAD SCIENCES INC US GILD 76,321 $6,146,130.13
HOME DEPOT INC US HD 36,208 $10,737,120.32
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC US HON 32,805 $6,281,501.40
ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC US ITW 20,250 $4,721,490.00
INTEL CORP US INTC 177,169 $4,416,823.17
INTERNATIONAL FLVRS & FRAGRANCES US IFF 19,688 $1,834,921.60
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO US JPM 104,574 $14,990,682.90
JOHNSON & JOHNSON US JNJ 77,901 $11,939,107.26
KEYCORP US KEY 58,790 $1,075,269.10
KROGER CO US KR 51,575 $2,224,945.50
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC US LHX 11,728 $2,476,836.32
LENNAR CORP US LEN 18,611 $1,800,428.14
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP US LMT 13,380 $6,345,598.80
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP US MPC 25,995 $3,212,982.00
MCDONALDS CORP US MCD 23,944 $6,319,061.04
MERCK & CO INC US MRK 101,428 $10,775,710.72
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC US MCHP 28,075 $2,274,917.25
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC US MDLZ 76,677 $4,997,806.86
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC US MSI 12,544 $3,296,688.64
NETAPP INC US NTAP 21,778 $1,405,769.90
NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORP US NEM 46,115 $2,011,075.15
NORFOLK SOUTHN CORP US NSC 11,472 $2,579,135.04
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP US NOC 9,304 $4,318,079.44
NUCOR CORP US NUE 17,709 $2,965,194.96
OMNICOM GROUP US OMC 20,116 $1,821,906.12
PPG INDUSTRIES INC US PPG 13,780 $1,819,786.80
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA US PKG 9,743 $1,332,062.96
PARKER HANNIFIN CORP US PH 7,354 $2,587,504.90
PFIZER INC US PFE 154,993 $6,288,066.01
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES CO US PXD 11,024 $2,209,319.84
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO US PG 84,850 $11,671,966.00
QUALCOMM INC US QCOM 50,018 $6,178,723.54
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC US DGX 12,089 $1,672,634.04
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP. US RF 89,416 $2,085,181.12
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC US RSG 22,939 $2,957,525.27
ROSS STORES INC US ROST 19,716 $2,179,406.64
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC US SWKS 10,371 $1,157,092.47
JM SMUCKER CO/THE-NEW COM WI US SJM 10,786 $1,595,141.54
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC US SWK 9,750 $834,697.50
STEEL DYNAMICS INC US STLD 18,387 $2,318,784.57
TJX COMPANIES INC US TJX 50,773 $3,889,211.80
TARGET CORP US TGT 18,413 $3,102,590.50
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC US TXN 32,663 $5,600,071.35
3M CO US MMM 32,295 $3,479,463.30
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY US TSCO 6,913 $1,612,526.38
TRAVELLERS COS INC US TRV 17,736 $3,283,288.32
TYSON FOODS INC -CL A US TSN 28,264 $1,674,359.36
U.S. BANCORP US USB 84,924 $4,053,422.52
UNION PAC CORP US UNP 30,523 $6,326,807.44
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE US UPS 30,028 $5,479,809.72
VF CORP US VFC 25,115 $623,354.30
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CLASS B US PARA 37,686 $807,234.12
WAL MART STORES US WMT 94,334 $13,407,691.42
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC US WBA 48,085 $1,708,460.05
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC US WM 26,428 $3,957,857.28
BUNGE LIMITED US BG 13,493 $1,288,581.50
EATON CORP PLC US ETN 27,017 $4,726,083.81
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL US JCI 46,789 $2,934,606.08
MEDTRONIC INC IE MDT 45,106 $3,734,776.80
ROYALTY PHARMA PLC- CL A US RPRX 37,667 $1,350,361.95
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES IE TT 13,204 $2,442,343.88
CHUBB LTD CH CB 23,031 $4,860,001.62
GARMIN LTD CH GRMN 17,608 $1,727,873.04
TE CONNECTIVITY LIMITED CH TEL 17,699 $2,253,436.68
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A US LYB 18,058 $1,733,387.42

Investments will change over time.

Distributions

  • Disciplined Value Series Class I Distribution History
  • 2023 Distribution Calendar
  • 2023 Distributions
  • Tax Letter
  • Disciplined Value Series Stock Split

A Word About Risk

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. As with any stock fund, the value of your investment will fluctuate in response to stock market movements. Investing in the Series will also involve a number of other risks, including issuer-specific risk and mid-cap risk. The Series invests primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, with a focus on mid-to-large cap companies. There is no assurance or guarantee that such companies will declare, continue to pay, or increase dividends. Stocks of mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile than those of large-cap companies, as midcap companies tend to be more susceptible to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In addition, because the Advisor manages the Series using a disciplined screening process, the Series is subject to the additional risk that the investment approach may not be successful. Further, the Advisor does not intend to make frequent changes to the Series’ portfolio in response to market movements.

A Redefined Approach to Value Investing

We re-define “value portfolio” in this strategy by using a systematic, but flexible approach. This allows us to actively find areas of the market that are offering superior dividends and valuations, which has historically driven favorable risk-adjusted returns and meaningful downside risk management.

 

The video above was originally published in March 2019. Down market capture discussed represents the percent of market return captured by the investment manager’s return relative to the benchmark during negative periods. See below for the most recent performance.

Request the product spotlight

Our team is here to answer any questions you may have. Contact us if you would like to learn more about our time-tested, rules-based strategy.

Daily Price

$7.83

Daily $ Change

-$0.01

Daily % Change

-0.13%

as of 03/23/2023

Ticker

MNDFX

CUSIP

56382P658

Inception Date

11/07/2008

Investment Minimum

$1,000,000.00

Investment minimum may be waived for certain qualified retirement plan and discretionary investment accounts of the Advisor.

Important Documents

Summary Prospectus
Prospectus
Statement of Additional Information
Annual Report
Semi-Annual Report
Fact Sheet
Applications & Forms
N-Port Part F Reports

Investment Objective

To provide competitive returns consistent with the broad equity market while also providing a level of capital protection during market downturns.

Investment Strategy

The Series is designed to offer a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying U.S. equity securities. Using a systematic process with a focus on mid-to-large capitalization U.S. companies, securities are selected based on free cash flow generation and earnings power, minimum dividend yield, dividend sustainability, and financial health.

May be Appropriate for Investors

  • Seeking a portfolio of high-quality, dividend yielding securities
  • Seeking exposure to companies with meaningful growth potential due to high free cash flow yields and earning power

Performance

As of 02/28/2023

YTD

-1.22%

1 Year

-0.67%

3 Year

10.85%

5 Year

6.88%

10 Year

10.08%

Inception
(11/07/2008)

11.05%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance for periods greater than one year is annualized. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted.

Expense Ratio

Gross 0.54%

Top Ten Investments

As of 02/28/2023

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 4.07%
WAL MART STORES 3.64%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 3.24%
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 3.17%
MERCK & CO INC 2.93%
HOME DEPOT INC 2.92%
CISCO SYSTEMS INC 2.19%
CHEVRON CORP 2.17%
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 1.85%
CATERPILLAR INC 1.80%

Top Ten Investments list is unaudited and excludes cash.

Sector Allocation

As of 02/28/2023

Communication Services
2.50%
Consumer Discretionary
10.25%
Consumer Staples
14.09%
Energy
6.98%
Financials
11.42%
Health Care
15.09%
Industrials
21.86%
Information Technology
12.73%
Materials
5.08%

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of S&P Global Inc. (S&P), and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P, nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification, nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.

February Fund Holdings

As of 02/28/2023

Security Description Country Ticker Shares/Par Market Value (USD)
ABBOTT LABORATORIES US ABT 56,100 $5,706,492.00
ALLSTATE CORPORATION US ALL 19,971 $2,571,865.38
ANALOG DEVICES INC US ADI 31,342 $5,750,316.74
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO US ADM 37,218 $2,962,552.80
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING US ADP 22,557 $4,958,479.74
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC US BAX 27,199 $1,086,600.05
BEST BUY INC US BBY 21,482 $1,785,369.02
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO US BMY 98,716 $6,807,455.36
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS US BR 10,584 $1,490,015.52
C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC US CHRW 13,614 $1,360,855.44
COTERRA ENERGY INC US CTRA 52,859 $1,319,889.23
CAMPBELL SOUP CO US CPB 29,410 $1,544,613.20
CATERPILLAR INC US CAT 27,593 $6,609,903.15
CHEVRON CORP US CVX 49,567 $7,968,886.59
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP US CINF 13,944 $1,683,040.80
CISCO SYSTEMS INC US CSCO 166,613 $8,067,401.46
CITIGROUP INC US C 106,143 $5,380,388.67
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO US CL 51,132 $3,747,975.60
COMCAST CORP-CL A US CMCSA 176,298 $6,552,996.66
CONAGRA BRAND INC. US CAG 46,364 $1,688,113.24
CONOCOPHILLIPS US COP 45,741 $4,727,332.35
CUMMINS INC US CMI 11,733 $2,852,057.64
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION US DVN 36,148 $1,949,100.16
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC US FANG 10,800 $1,518,264.00
DOW INC US DOW 34,865 $1,994,278.00
DREYFUS GVT CSH MANAGEMENT US 5,110,857.78 $5,110,857.78
EOG RESOURCES INC US EOG 24,701 $2,791,707.02
EASTMAN CHEM CO US EMN 13,521 $1,151,989.20
EBAY INC US EBAY 31,899 $1,464,164.10
EMERSON ELEC CO US EMR 37,831 $3,129,002.01
FMC CORP US FMC 11,840 $1,529,136.00
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP US FITB 56,472 $2,049,933.60
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP US GD 17,583 $4,007,341.53
GENERAL MLS INC US GIS 42,044 $3,342,918.44
GENUINE PARTS CO US GPC 14,022 $2,479,930.92
GILEAD SCIENCES INC US GILD 76,321 $6,146,130.13
HOME DEPOT INC US HD 36,208 $10,737,120.32
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC US HON 32,805 $6,281,501.40
ILLINOIS TOOL WKS INC US ITW 20,250 $4,721,490.00
INTEL CORP US INTC 177,169 $4,416,823.17
INTERNATIONAL FLVRS & FRAGRANCES US IFF 19,688 $1,834,921.60
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO US JPM 104,574 $14,990,682.90
JOHNSON & JOHNSON US JNJ 77,901 $11,939,107.26
KEYCORP US KEY 58,790 $1,075,269.10
KROGER CO US KR 51,575 $2,224,945.50
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC US LHX 11,728 $2,476,836.32
LENNAR CORP US LEN 18,611 $1,800,428.14
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP US LMT 13,380 $6,345,598.80
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP US MPC 25,995 $3,212,982.00
MCDONALDS CORP US MCD 23,944 $6,319,061.04
MERCK & CO INC US MRK 101,428 $10,775,710.72
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC US MCHP 28,075 $2,274,917.25
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC US MDLZ 76,677 $4,997,806.86
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC US MSI 12,544 $3,296,688.64
NETAPP INC US NTAP 21,778 $1,405,769.90
NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORP US NEM 46,115 $2,011,075.15
NORFOLK SOUTHN CORP US NSC 11,472 $2,579,135.04
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP US NOC 9,304 $4,318,079.44
NUCOR CORP US NUE 17,709 $2,965,194.96
OMNICOM GROUP US OMC 20,116 $1,821,906.12
PPG INDUSTRIES INC US PPG 13,780 $1,819,786.80
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA US PKG 9,743 $1,332,062.96
PARKER HANNIFIN CORP US PH 7,354 $2,587,504.90
PFIZER INC US PFE 154,993 $6,288,066.01
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES CO US PXD 11,024 $2,209,319.84
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO US PG 84,850 $11,671,966.00
QUALCOMM INC US QCOM 50,018 $6,178,723.54
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC US DGX 12,089 $1,672,634.04
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP. US RF 89,416 $2,085,181.12
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC US RSG 22,939 $2,957,525.27
ROSS STORES INC US ROST 19,716 $2,179,406.64
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC US SWKS 10,371 $1,157,092.47
JM SMUCKER CO/THE-NEW COM WI US SJM 10,786 $1,595,141.54
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC US SWK 9,750 $834,697.50
STEEL DYNAMICS INC US STLD 18,387 $2,318,784.57
TJX COMPANIES INC US TJX 50,773 $3,889,211.80
TARGET CORP US TGT 18,413 $3,102,590.50
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC US TXN 32,663 $5,600,071.35
3M CO US MMM 32,295 $3,479,463.30
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY US TSCO 6,913 $1,612,526.38
TRAVELLERS COS INC US TRV 17,736 $3,283,288.32
TYSON FOODS INC -CL A US TSN 28,264 $1,674,359.36
U.S. BANCORP US USB 84,924 $4,053,422.52
UNION PAC CORP US UNP 30,523 $6,326,807.44
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE US UPS 30,028 $5,479,809.72
VF CORP US VFC 25,115 $623,354.30
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CLASS B US PARA 37,686 $807,234.12
WAL MART STORES US WMT 94,334 $13,407,691.42
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC US WBA 48,085 $1,708,460.05
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC US WM 26,428 $3,957,857.28
BUNGE LIMITED US BG 13,493 $1,288,581.50
EATON CORP PLC US ETN 27,017 $4,726,083.81
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL US JCI 46,789 $2,934,606.08
MEDTRONIC INC IE MDT 45,106 $3,734,776.80
ROYALTY PHARMA PLC- CL A US RPRX 37,667 $1,350,361.95
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES IE TT 13,204 $2,442,343.88
CHUBB LTD CH CB 23,031 $4,860,001.62
GARMIN LTD CH GRMN 17,608 $1,727,873.04
TE CONNECTIVITY LIMITED CH TEL 17,699 $2,253,436.68
LYONDELLBASELL INDU-CL A US LYB 18,058 $1,733,387.42

Investments will change over time.

Distributions

  • Disciplined Value Series Class I Distribution History
  • 2023 Distribution Calendar
  • 2023 Distributions
  • Tax Letter
  • Disciplined Value Series Stock Split

A Word About Risk

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. As with any stock fund, the value of your investment will fluctuate in response to stock market movements. Investing in the Series will also involve a number of other risks, including issuer-specific risk and mid-cap risk. The Series invests primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, with a focus on mid-to-large cap companies. There is no assurance or guarantee that such companies will declare, continue to pay, or increase dividends. Stocks of mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile than those of large-cap companies, as midcap companies tend to be more susceptible to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In addition, because the Advisor manages the Series using a disciplined screening process, the Series is subject to the additional risk that the investment approach may not be successful. Further, the Advisor does not intend to make frequent changes to the Series’ portfolio in response to market movements.


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