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Fact Sheet–
Large-Cap Equity

 

Akros Large-Cap Equity Portfolio
As of September 30, 2009

> Invests in a diversified group of large-cap stocks.
> Seeks attractively priced stocks with positive price momentum.
> Employs a disciplined investment process that is based on quantitative factors and is enhanced with fundamental and technical research.

Investment Process
The Akros Large-Cap Equity model utilizes a bottom-up approach to identify attractively priced stocks with positive price momentum. Stock selection is largely driven by a proprietary quantitative portfolio-management model that screens equities using a disciplined process. The model is enhanced by the portfolio manager's fundamental and technical research. This process reduces the level of emotion that is often involved in portfolio construction.

Security selection is achieved by evaluating a universe of over 4,400 equities using value-oriented criteria based on strong fundamental research. The model utilizes factors such as return on equity (ROE), price/earnings ratio (P/E), price/value ratio (PVA), price/sales ratio (PSA) and price momentum to assign a proprietary ranking to each security.

Quality ratings and projected cash-flow streams are used to calculate the intrinsic value of each stock. This calculation embodies our investment philosophy that a stock's share price will, over time, reflect the present value of its future dividends and earnings.

The net result of our process is a portfolio focused on high-quality companies that are diversified across several sectors. The portfolio is generally composed of 20 to 40 stocks with a market capitalization over $3 billion. The portfolio is reviewed on an ongoing basis and is rebalanced periodically. Rebalancing may deviate from the quantitative model due to factors such as the attempt to limit transaction costs and to manage for tax efficiency, which may differ by client. Deviations from the quantitative model may also occur as the portfolio manager reviews each stock for fundamental and technical considerations prior to purchase or sale.

From time to time, the portfolio manager may, on a discretionary basis, make adjustments to the portfolio as risk- control measures. For example, a stock is often sold if it reaches its price target, if its price/value ratio nears 1.0 or if the company is subject to a buyout. The proceeds from these sales may be held in cash until the next rebalancing, or may be reinvested in more attractively priced stocks. The portfolio manager may also attempt to take advantage of market conditions or tax considerations by accelerating or delaying stock transactions. These adjustments may result in variations in the rebalancing methodology, and performance will differ accordingly. In addition, these adjustments may cause the number of stocks in the portfolio to vary over time.

The quantitative portfolio-management model may be enhanced based on ongoing research. And the number of stocks held by the portfolio may change due to these enhancements or due to market conditions.

Net Investment Returns as of September 30, 2009

Performance is unaudited. Performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings, and the deduction of portfolio fees and expenses. Performance includes reinvestment of dividends for the S&P 500. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
*Inception of the Akros Large-Cap Equity composite was January 1, 2006.

Net Investment Returns

Performance is unaudited. Performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings, and the deduction of portfolio fees and expenses. Performance includes reinvestment of dividends for the S&P 500. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Sector Allocations
Akros Large-Cap Equity Portfolio vs. S&P 500

Sector allocations are unaudited, are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Sector allocations are for one representative Akros Large-Cap Equity account. This one representative account was selected because it was the inaugural account to use the Akros Large-Cap Equity approach.

Portfolio Characteristics
Total Portfolio as of September 30, 2009


Source: Ford Equity Research
*Excludes stocks that were sold early as a risk-control measure, which was described previously.

Portfolio Statistics as of September 30, 2009

Source: PSN Enterprise

This document is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation to invest in any security. Under no circumstances should this document be duplicated or transmitted to anyone other than the investors and prospective investors to whom it was provided.

All material presented in this document is believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty (express or implied) is made or given by any person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein and no responsibility or liability is accepted for any such information or opinions. Information and opinions expressed may change without notice, and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any particular security.

Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there is no assurance that the Akros Large-Cap Equity approach or any other investment product will achieve their objectives. Current performance of the Akros Large-Cap Equity composite may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. There is the risk of loss as well as the opportunity for gain when investing with Akros Capital, LLC. Performance of the S&P 500 includes reinvestment of dividends. The S&P 500 is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as representative of the equity market in general. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The portfolio is generally composed of 20 to 40 stocks with a market capitalization over $3 billion. The portfolio is reviewed on an ongoing basis and is rebalanced periodically. Rebalancing may deviate from the quantitative model due to factors such as the attempt to limit transaction costs and to manage for tax efficiency, which may differ by client. Performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings, and is net of portfolio transaction costs, management fees and other expenses.

A client's returns will be determined by the portfolio's performance, less transaction costs, management fees and otherexpenses that are specific to the client’s individual account. Akros Capital, LLC’s management fees are described in Part II of Form ADV, which is available upon request.

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