Past performance does not guarantee future results. Performance represents past performance; current returns may be lower or higher. Performance information for institutional class shares of Funds that existed prior to their initial public offering is based on the performance of investor class shares. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. All returns reflect reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions. Subject to certain exceptions, shares of a Fund redeemed or exchanged within 10 days of purchase are subject to a 2% redemption fee. Performance does not reflect this fee, which if deducted would reduce an individual's return.
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc., 1/2/2004 to 3/31/2020 Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index (CBOE VIX) is a mathematical measure of how much the market thinks the S&P 500 Index option will fluctuate over the next 12 months, based upon an analysis of the difference between current S&P 500 put and call option prices. All indices are unmanaged. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. While fears related to coronavirus drove the selling pressure, other factors added to the decline. A carryover of investor euphoria from the strong showing in 2019 left valuations rich even against robust growth expectations. As the number of COVID-19 cases spiked, what had been considered reasonable economic projections quickly were viewed as overly bullish. Oil prices tumbled in reaction to the prospect for lower demand in the months ahead as well as a price war that broke out after OPEC failed to reach an agreement on production cuts. Weakness in the Energy space had a carryover effect on other cyclically oriented businesses. Finally, economic pessimism caused lenders to tighten their lending activity to certain pockets of the economy, and investors grew wary of highly levered businesses.
McWey, CFA, is Vice President and Portfolio Manager for the Opportunistic Value Equity Strategy, as well as the Mid Cap Value Fund and it’s corresponding Mid Cap Value Strategy. He has 18 years of industry experience, 11 at Heartland.
Nasgovitz is CEO and Portfolio Manager of the Opportunistic Value Equity Strategy, as well as the Mid Cap Value Fund, the Value Fund, and their corresponding Mid Cap Value and Small Cap Value Strategies. He also is President and Director of Heartland Funds. He has 20 years of industry experience, 16 at Heartland.
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The inception date for the Mid Cap Value Fund is 10/31/2014 for the investor and institutional class.
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In the prospectus (pdf) dated 5/1/2020, the Net Fund Operating Expenses for the investor and institutional classes of the Mid Cap Value Fund are 1.10% and 0.85%, respectively. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund to ensure that Net Fund Operating Expenses for the Fund do not exceed 1.10% of the Fund’s average net assets for the investor class shares and 0.85% for the institutional class shares, through at least 5/1/2022, and subject thereafter to annual reapproval of the agreement by the Board of Directors. Without such waiver and/or reimbursements, the Gross Fund Operating Expenses would be 1.36% for the investor class shares and 1.07% for the institutional class shares.
An investor should consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information may be found in the prospectus (pdf). To obtain a print prospectus, call 800-432-7856. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
As of 3/31/2020, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Pioneer Natural Resources Company, and Western Union Company represented 1.90%, 2.08%, and 1.19% of the Mid Cap Value Fund’s net assets, respectively. Portfolio holdings are subject to change. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk.
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Heartland Advisors defines market cap ranges by the following indices: micro-cap by the Russell Microcap®, small-cap by the Russell 2000®, mid-cap by the Russell Midcap®, large-cap by the Russell Top 200®.
Because of ongoing market volatility, performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes.
There is no guarantee that a particular investment strategy will be successful.
Dividends are not guaranteed and a company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited. A company currently paying dividends may cease paying dividends at any time.
Heartland’s investing glossary provides definitions for several terms used on this page.
DEFINITIONS
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The Mid Cap Value Fund invests in a smaller number of stocks (generally 30 to 60) than the average mutual fund. The performance of these holdings generally will increase the volatility of the Fund’s returns. The Fund also invests in mid–sized companies on a value basis. Mid-sized securities generally are more volatile and less liquid than those of larger companies. There can be no assurance that the Fund will grow to or maintain an economically viable size, in which case the Board of Directors may determine to liquidate the Fund.
There is no assurance that dividend-paying stocks will mitigate volatility.
Value investments are subject to the risk that their intrinsic value may not be recognized by the broad market.
The Mid Cap Value Fund seeks long–term capital appreciation and modest current income.