KLDW | Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF

KLDW ISSUER

The INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST's KLDW issuer focuses on investing in equities of highly innovative companies, termed as knowledge leaders, primarily across North America, Europe, and Asia. These companies are identified based on their successful utilization of research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms, leading to competitive advantages. Employing a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, the advisor evaluates a select investment universe, comprising companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity. By adjusting financial data to treat intangible investments on par with tangible assets, the advisor screens for knowledge and innovation intensity, financial strength, and profitability. The resulting portfolio emphasizes liquidity while maintaining exposure to knowledge leaders deemed to have the greatest potential. With a minimum of 80% of assets invested in these identified knowledge leaders, diversification is achieved across sectors and geographic regions, with a focus on companies with market capitalizations exceeding $500 million. However, in adverse market conditions, the Fund may adopt a defensive stance, potentially deviating from its investment objective.

KLDW DIVIDEND

KLDW Dividend, a component of the INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST, operates within a framework similar to its parent fund, focusing on investing in equities of highly innovative companies known as knowledge leaders primarily across North America, Europe, and Asia. These companies are selected based on their history of effectively utilizing research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms to gain competitive advantages. Through a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, the fund evaluates a carefully curated investment universe, prioritizing companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity. The resulting portfolio seeks to balance exposure to knowledge leaders with optimal liquidity characteristics, all while maintaining diversification across sectors and geographic regions. While the fund's primary objective is capital appreciation, it may also provide dividends depending on the dividend policies of the companies within its portfolio. This approach offers investors the potential for both long-term growth and income generation through dividend payouts from the selected companies.

KLDW TRACKING

KLDW Tracking, an integral part of the INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST, mirrors the investment strategy of its parent fund by tracking the performance of a carefully curated selection of highly innovative companies termed as knowledge leaders. These companies, predominantly from North America, Europe, and Asia, are identified based on their track record of effectively utilizing research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms to establish competitive advantages. Employing a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, the fund evaluates a select investment universe, prioritizing companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity. By adhering to this methodology, KLDW Tracking aims to replicate the performance of the benchmark index or portfolio representing knowledge leaders, providing investors with a convenient means to gain exposure to this specific segment of the equity market. This approach allows investors to benefit from the potential growth and innovation offered by knowledge leaders while mitigating individual stock selection risk through diversified exposure.

KLDW CORRELATION

KLDW Correlation, an essential component of the INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST, is designed to manage correlation risk by investing in a diversified portfolio of equities from highly innovative companies known as knowledge leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia. These companies are selected based on their demonstrated ability to leverage research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms to maintain competitive advantages. Using a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, the fund evaluates a carefully curated investment universe, prioritizing companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity. By diversifying across sectors and geographic regions, KLDW Correlation seeks to minimize correlation risk, which arises from the tendency of assets to move in tandem with each other. This approach aims to provide investors with a portfolio that is less sensitive to broader market movements, offering potential downside protection during market downturns while still capturing the long-term growth potential of knowledge leaders.

KLDW SECTOR

KLDW Sector, a vital element of the INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST, focuses on investing in equities of highly innovative companies termed as knowledge leaders primarily across North America, Europe, and Asia. These companies are selected based on their track record of effectively utilizing research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms to establish competitive advantages within specific sectors. Employing a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, the fund evaluates a select investment universe, prioritizing companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity within targeted sectors. By concentrating on specific sectors where knowledge leaders thrive, KLDW Sector aims to capture the potential growth and innovation within these industries while mitigating risks associated with broader market fluctuations. This approach allows investors to gain exposure to specific sectors driven by knowledge leaders, potentially enhancing portfolio diversification and performance.

KLDW EXPOSURE

KLDW Exposure, a crucial component of the INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST, aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to highly innovative companies termed as knowledge leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia. Through a meticulously crafted investment strategy, the fund identifies and invests in companies that have demonstrated proficiency in leveraging research and development, proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, or unique distribution mechanisms to establish competitive advantages. Utilizing a proprietary methodology grounded in academic research, KLDW Exposure evaluates a select investment universe, emphasizing companies with significant market capitalization and trading liquidity to ensure optimal exposure. By focusing on knowledge leaders, the fund seeks to capture the potential for long-term growth and innovation while diversifying across sectors and geographic regions. This approach allows investors to gain targeted exposure to companies at the forefront of innovation, potentially enhancing portfolio performance and mitigating risks associated with broader market movements.