Forbes.com - "A Strategy to Keep Volatility Low" (ALSOX)
On May 24, 2012– Rick Lake, portfolio manager of the ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund was interviewed by Kate Salter for Forbes.com.
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| Average Annual Total Returns | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| as of 3/31/13 | 1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception | Inception Date |
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund I Class | 7.23% | 5.21% | 8.37% | 4/1/2009 |
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund N Class | 6.87% | 4.94% | 5.46% | 3/31/2010 |
| HRFX Equity Hedge Index | 5.60% | -1.21% | 1.91% | 4/1/2009 |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.astonfunds.com. The Class I gross expense ratio is 3.06%, the net expense ratio after deducting acquired fund fees and expenses is 1.20%.The Class N gross expense ratio is 3.31%, the net expense ratio after deduction acquired fund fees and expenses is 1.45%.The Adviser is contractually obligated to waive management fees and/or reimburse ordinary expense through February 28, 2014.The Fund’s net expense ratio including acquired fund fees and expenses is 1.86%% and 1.86%% for the N and I class, respectively. By investing in the Fund you incur the expenses and risks of the underlying funds it invests in.
Morningstar RatingTM
Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns
OVERALL MORNINGSTAR RATING
Class I
As of 12/31/12. The fund was rated 4 stars for the 3-year period against 125 US-domiciled Multialternative funds. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted-average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. © Morningstar, Inc.
The Morningstar Multialternative Category figures allow for a direct comparison of a fund’s performance within its Morningstar Category.
As of 3/31/13 the fund was rated 4 stars for the 3-year period against 122 US-domiciled Multialternative funds. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted-average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. © Morningstar, Inc.
The Morningstar Multialternative Category figures allow for a direct comparison of a fund’s performance within its Morningstar Category.
As of 3/31/13, the stock discussed in the interview, Robeco is 17.44% of the portfolio, in the ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund. Mention of a stock is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
The HFRX Equity Hedge Index is an unmanaged Index designed to measure daily performance representative of long-short equity hedge funds. Source: Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFR). Indices are adjusted for the reinvestment of capital gains and income dividends. Individuals may not invest in an index.
Note: The Fund also incurs the risks of the underlying funds it invests in. Potential risks include the use of aggressive investment techniques and instruments such as options and futures, derivatives, commodities, credit-risk, and short-sales that taken alone are generally considered riskier than conventional market strategies. Use of these aggressive investment techniques may expose an underlying fund to potentially dramatic changes (losses) in the value of its portfolio. Short sales may involve the risk that an underlying fund will incur a loss by subsequently buying a security at a higher price than the price at which the fund previously sold the security short. Volatility is found by calculating the annualized standard deviation of daily change in price. Drawdown helps to determine the peak-to-trough decline during a specific period of an investment quoted as the percentage between the peak the trough. Stop loss guidelines are designed to limit an investor’s loss on a security position. It is a practice of selling a security when it reaches a certain price.
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For periods less than one-year, total returns are reported; for periods more than one-year, average annual total returns are reported.
(1) Certain expenses were subsidized. If these subsidies were not in effect, the returns would have been lower. The adviser is contractually obligated to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 28, 2014.
(2) Net expense ratio excludes acquired fund fees. For the ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund the Net Expense Ratio including acquired fund fees would be: N Share 1.86%, I Share 1.86%.
(3) Voluntary fee waivers are applied and can be terminated by the adviser at any time.
(4) There is a redemption fee of 2% (as a percentage of the amount redeemed) on shares that are sold or exchanged within 90 calendar days of purchase.
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund2 | N (MCGFX) | MCGFX | 27.36 | 0.59 | 14.76 | $2,226,086,208.79 |
| I (MCGIX) | MCGIX | 27.51 | 0.55 | 14.87 | $2,825,849,708.89 | |
| R (MCRGX) | MCRGX | 27.06 | 0.59 | 14.66 | $10,336,272.31 | |
| Total: | $5,062,272,189.99 | |||||
| ASTON/TAMRO Diversified Equity Fund1 | N (ATLVX) | ATLVX | 15.69 | 0.90 | 14.28 | $25,803,755.97 |
| I (ATDEX) | ATDEX | 15.70 | 0.90 | 14.43 | $28,330,213.11 | |
| Total: | $54,133,969.08 | |||||
| ASTON/Herndon Large Cap Value Fund1,2 | N (AALIX) | AALIX | 13.10 | 0.54 | 14.41 | $35,767,045.78 |
| I (AHRNX) | AHRNX | 13.12 | 0.54 | 14.59 | $58,049,716.44 | |
| Total: | $93,816,762.22 | |||||
| ASTON/Cornerstone Large Cap Value Fund2 | N (RVALX) | RVALX | 12.98 | 0.54 | 16.73 | $22,168,529.96 |
| I (AAVIX) | AAVIX | 13.00 | 0.62 | 16.91 | $22,838,594.12 | |
| Total: | $45,007,124.08 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Domestic Equity Income Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARDEX) | ARDEX | 13.19 | 0.46 | 19.80 | $415,426,128.67 |
| I (ARIDX) | ARIDX | 13.19 | 0.46 | 20.02 | $722,186,944.37 | |
| Total: | $1,137,613,073.04 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II1,2 | N (ADVTX) | ADVTX | 12.20 | 0.41 | 19.01 | $2,738,641.40 |
| I (ADIVX) | ADIVX | 12.20 | 0.41 | 19.12 | $59,328,660.38 | |
| Total: | $62,067,301.78 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Mid Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund | N (CHTTX) | CHTTX | 41.51 | 0.61 | 24.32 | $2,065,771,751.70 |
| I (ABMIX) | ABMIX | 42.12 | 0.62 | 24.47 | $2,119,014,178.54 | |
| Total: | $4,184,785,930.24 | |||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (AMCMX) | AMCMX | 11.81 | 0.68 | 12.26 | $13,908,685.33 |
| Total: | $13,908,685.33 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Small Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (ACWDX) | ACWDX | 13.47 | 0.82 | 20.70 | $29,021,327.04 |
| I (ACWIX) | ACWIX | 13.55 | 0.82 | 20.87 | $5,270,968.69 | |
| Total: | $34,292,295.73 | |||||
| ASTON/Silvercrest Small Cap Fund1,2 | N (ASCTX) | ASCTX | 13.16 | 1.31 | 17.29 | $2,800,386.21 |
| I (ACRTX) | ACRTX | 13.19 | 1.31 | 17.45 | $12,837,509.75 | |
| Total: | $15,637,895.96 | |||||
| ASTON/TAMRO Small Cap Fund | N (ATASX) | ATASX | 22.16 | 0.86 | 14.88 | $447,685,975.91 |
| I (ATSIX) | ATSIX | 22.72 | 0.89 | 15.04 | $704,608,396.87 | |
| Total: | $1,152,294,372.78 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Select Value Fund2 | N (ARSMX) | ARSMX | 9.71 | 0.52 | 17.98 | $14,453,371.94 |
| I (ARIMX) | ARIMX | 9.80 | 0.51 | 18.21 | $180,866,544.85 | |
| Total: | $195,319,916.79 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARSVX) | ARSVX | 15.95 | 0.76 | 18.68 | $55,486,410.83 |
| I (ARSIX) | ARSIX | 16.00 | 0.69 | 18.78 | $276,505,729.02 | |
| Total: | $331,992,139.85 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Independent Value Fund1,2 | N (ARIVX) | ARIVX | 11.18 | 0.36 | 3.04 | $328,609,862.85 |
| I (ARVIX) | ARVIX | 11.24 | 0.45 | 3.21 | $393,658,288.21 | |
| Total: | $722,268,151.06 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Global/International Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Barings International Fund1,2,4 | N (ABARX) | ABARX | 7.32 | 0.69 | 6.55 | $458,604.59 |
| I (ABIIX) | ABIIX | 7.32 | 0.55 | 6.55 | $61,297,186.41 | |
| Total: | $61,755,791.00 | |||||
| ASTON/LMCG Emerging Markets Fund1,4 | N (ALEMX) | ALEMX | 9.18 | 0.11 | N/A | $626,648.99 |
| I (ALMEX) | ALMEX | 9.19 | 0.11 | N/A | $3,142,760.50 | |
| Total: | $3,769,409.49 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Alternative Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund1,2 | N (ALSNX) | ALSNX | 13.18 | 0.15 | 5.61 | $49,832,898.30 |
| I (ALSOX) | ALSOX | 13.21 | 0.15 | 5.68 | $377,673,917.26 | |
| Total: | $427,506,815.56 | |||||
| ASTON/Anchor Capital Enhanced Equity Fund | N (AMBEX) | AMBEX | 9.19 | 0.55 | 9.17 | $90,199,463.67 |
| I (AMDSX) | AMDSX | 9.20 | 0.55 | 9.23 | $46,574,903.15 | |
| Total: | $136,774,366.82 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund1,2,5 | N (ARLSX) | ARLSX | 11.32 | 0.35 | 9.16 | $33,398,963.61 |
| I (ALSIX) | ALSIX | 11.33 | 0.35 | N/A | $22,931,190.52 | |
| Total: | $56,330,154.13 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Sector Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Harrison Street Real Estate Fund1,4 | N (ARFCX) | ARFCX | 11.49 | 0.35 | 7.69 | $13,408,598.59 |
| I (AARIX) | AARIX | 11.42 | 0.35 | 7.74 | $320,829.90 | |
| Total: | $13,729,428.49 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Balanced Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Balanced Fund1,2 | N (MOBAX) | MOBAX | 23.28 | 0.34 | 8.09 | $24,758,252.76 |
| I (MOBIX) | MOBIX | 23.23 | 0.35 | 8.13 | $1,847,246.68 | |
| Total: | $26,605,499.44 | |||||
| As of: 6/18/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Fixed Income Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/DoubleLine Core Plus Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (ADBLX) | ADBLX | 10.82 | -0.09 | -0.69 | $95,544,597.94 |
| I (ADLIX) | ADLIX | 10.82 | -0.09 | -0.59 | $135,149,015.87 | |
| Total: | $230,693,613.81 | |||||
| ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (CHTBX) | CHTBX | 10.83 | -0.09 | -0.82 | $56,564,589.71 |
| I (CTBIX) | CTBIX | 10.84 | 0.00 | -0.76 | $9,598,714.33 | |
| Total: | $66,163,304.04 | |||||
For periods less than one-year, total returns are reported; for periods more than one-year, average annual total returns are reported.
(1) Certain expenses were subsidized. If these subsidies were not in effect, the returns would have been lower. The adviser is contractually obligated to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 28, 2014.
(2) Net expense ratio excludes acquired fund fees. For the ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund, the net expense ratio excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of 1.86% for both the N and I class, respectively.
(3) Voluntary fee waivers are applied and can be terminated by the adviser at any time.
(4) There is a redemption fee of 2% (as a percentage of the amount redeemed) on shares that are sold or exchanged within 90 calendar days of purchase.
(5) The total operating expenses are 3.16% for Class-N and 2.91% for Class-I. Total operating expenses includes dividend and interest expense on short sales of 1.41% and acquired fund fees of 0.05%, which are not included in the net expense ratio.
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund2 | N (MCGFX) | 0.52 | 5.78 | 12.79 | 21.03 | 14.37 | 4.57 | 6.79 | 9.00 | 11/2/1994 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| I (MCGIX) | 0.56 | 5.87 | 12.90 | 21.35 | 14.65 | 4.84 | 7.07 | 7.35 | 6/28/1996 | 0.81 | 0.80 | |
| R (MCRGX) | 0.53 | 5.72 | 12.71 | 20.76 | 14.08 | 4.33 | 6.54 | 7.08 | 12/31/2002 | 1.31 | 1.30 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Diversified Equity Fund1 | N (ATLVX) | 2.18 | 6.33 | 12.53 | 24.49 | 15.12 | 5.52 | 7.76 | 5.90 | 11/30/2000 | 1.68 | 1.20 |
| I (ATDEX) | 2.18 | 6.40 | 12.68 | 24.78 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.52 | 3/2/2012 | 1.43 | 0.95 | |
| ASTON/Herndon Large Cap Value Fund1,2 | N (AALIX) | 1.89 | 6.23 | 13.19 | 22.51 | 15.88 | N/A | N/A | 12.10 | 3/31/2010 | 1.42 | 1.30 |
| I (AHRNX) | 1.89 | 6.31 | 13.28 | 22.80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.66 | 3/2/2011 | 1.17 | 1.05 | |
| ASTON/Cornerstone Large Cap Value Fund2 | N (RVALX) | 3.69 | 9.31 | 16.19 | 29.86 | 16.37 | 4.46 | 8.38 | 7.81 | 1/4/1993 | 1.59 | 1.30 |
| I (AAVIX) | 3.77 | 9.48 | 16.37 | 30.28 | 16.69 | 4.76 | N/A | 6.32 | 9/20/2005 | 1.34 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Domestic Equity Income Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARDEX) | 0.37 | 8.90 | 17.71 | 26.65 | 16.19 | 6.58 | N/A | 7.83 | 6/28/2005 | 1.13 | 1.12 |
| I (ARIDX) | 0.33 | 8.97 | 17.84 | 26.98 | 16.49 | 6.83 | N/A | 4.78 | 6/28/2007 | 0.88 | 0.87 | |
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II1,2 | N (ADVTX) | 0.39 | 8.76 | 16.86 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.29 | 6/27/2012 | 5.00 | 1.30 |
| I (ADIVX) | 0.41 | 8.83 | 16.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.55 | 6/27/2012 | 4.75 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Mid Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund | N (CHTTX) | 6.36 | 11.84 | 22.25 | 42.79 | 17.16 | 8.34 | 11.90 | 12.82 | 9/19/1994 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| I (ABMIX) | 6.37 | 11.92 | 22.37 | 43.16 | 17.46 | 8.62 | N/A | 10.06 | 7/6/2004 | 0.86 | 0.86 | |
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (AMCMX) | 2.12 | 2.30 | 9.89 | 15.61 | 15.34 | 3.99 | N/A | 2.85 | 11/2/2007 | 2.51 | 1.25 |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Small Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (ACWDX) | 6.41 | 10.12 | 19.00 | 38.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.10 | 11/3/2010 | 2.87 | 1.35 |
| I (ACWIX) | 6.37 | 10.15 | 19.09 | 38.92 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.89 | 6/1/2011 | 2.62 | 1.10 | |
| ASTON/Silvercrest Small Cap Fund1,2 | N (ASCTX) | 4.84 | 8.69 | 15.95 | 27.92 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.13 | 12/27/2011 | 5.11 | 1.40 |
| I (ACRTX) | 4.82 | 8.76 | 16.12 | 28.28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.46 | 12/27/2011 | 4.86 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Small Cap Fund | N (ATASX) | 2.87 | 5.15 | 13.27 | 25.05 | 16.25 | 8.50 | 11.14 | 11.11 | 11/30/2000 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| I (ATSIX) | 2.85 | 5.22 | 13.37 | 25.33 | 16.54 | 8.77 | N/A | 8.81 | 1/4/2005 | 1.03 | 1.03 | |
| ASTON/River Road Select Value Fund2 | N (ARSMX) | 4.20 | 8.52 | 17.62 | 31.32 | 16.10 | 6.75 | N/A | 4.86 | 3/29/2007 | 1.44 | 1.43 |
| I (ARIMX) | 4.16 | 8.57 | 17.73 | 31.68 | 16.44 | 7.02 | N/A | 4.45 | 6/28/2007 | 1.19 | 1.18 | |
| ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARSVX) | 4.43 | 8.82 | 17.56 | 30.69 | 13.65 | 5.64 | N/A | 7.39 | 6/28/2005 | 1.46 | 1.37 |
| I (ARSIX) | 4.48 | 8.93 | 17.74 | 31.12 | 13.94 | 5.92 | N/A | 3.82 | 12/13/2006 | 1.21 | 1.12 | |
| ASTON/River Road Independent Value Fund1,2 | N (ARIVX) | 1.18 | 1.64 | 2.67 | 10.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.57 | 12/31/2010 | 1.46 | 1.42 |
| I (ARVIX) | 1.18 | 1.64 | 2.75 | 10.52 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.74 | 6/1/2011 | 1.21 | 1.17 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Global/International Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Barings International Fund1,2,4 | N (ABARX) | -1.79 | 2.59 | 3.64 | 19.36 | 8.44 | N/A | N/A | 5.41 | 3/3/2010 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| I (ABIIX) | -1.66 | 2.59 | 3.78 | 19.62 | 8.71 | -3.37 | N/A | -4.37 | 11/2/2007 | 1.35 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/LMCG Emerging Markets Fund1,4 | N (ALEMX) | -3.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -3.70 | 3/28/2013 | 5.99 | 1.65 |
| I (ALMEX) | -3.41 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -3.60 | 3/28/2013 | 5.74 | 1.40 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Alternative Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund1,2 | N (ALSNX) | 0.92 | 3.20 | 5.93 | 11.77 | 6.67 | N/A | N/A | 5.72 | 3/3/2010 | 3.31 | 1.452 |
| I (ALSOX) | 0.91 | 3.19 | 6.00 | 12.03 | 6.94 | N/A | N/A | 8.46 | 4/1/2009 | 3.06 | 1.202 | |
| ASTON/Anchor Capital Enhanced Equity Fund | N (AMBEX) | 0.33 | 5.26 | 7.63 | 10.86 | 7.44 | 3.59 | N/A | 4.41 | 1/15/2008 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| I (AMDSX) | 0.33 | 5.32 | 7.68 | 11.14 | 7.70 | N/A | N/A | 7.49 | 3/3/2010 | 0.97 | 0.97 | |
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund1,2,5 | N (ARLSX) | 1.43 | 3.57 | 9.26 | 18.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.95 | 5/4/2011 | 5.08 | 1.70 |
| I (ALSIX) | 1.52 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.47 | 3/4/2013 | 4.83 | 1.45 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Sector Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Harrison Street Real Estate Fund1,4 | N (ARFCX) | -5.26 | 3.50 | 8.06 | 20.35 | 18.52 | 5.77 | 11.01 | 9.08 | 12/30/1997 | 2.36 | 1.37 |
| I (AARIX) | -5.29 | 3.52 | 8.11 | 20.62 | 18.79 | 6.02 | N/A | 6.24 | 9/20/2005 | 2.11 | 1.12 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Balanced Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Balanced Fund1,2 | N (MOBAX) | -0.43 | 3.06 | 7.07 | 11.91 | 9.80 | 4.62 | 5.49 | 7.66 | 11/2/1994 | 1.56 | 1.35 |
| I (MOBIX) | -0.43 | 3.09 | 7.11 | 12.04 | 9.98 | 4.77 | 5.69 | 3.91 | 12/31/1998 | 1.31 | 1.10 | |
| As of: 5/31/2013 | Class | 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Fixed Income Funds | ||||||||||||
| ASTON/DoubleLine Core Plus Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (ADBLX) | -1.45 | -0.24 | 0.14 | 4.63 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.67 | 7/18/2011 | 1.36 | 0.94 |
| I (ADLIX) | -1.43 | -0.17 | 0.24 | 4.88 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.93 | 7/18/2011 | 1.11 | 0.69 | |
| ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (CHTBX) | -1.70 | -0.20 | 0.09 | 6.34 | 7.20 | 7.52 | 5.56 | 6.06 | 12/13/1993 | 1.11 | 0.94 |
| I (CTBIX) | -1.69 | -0.16 | 0.07 | 6.49 | 7.42 | 7.71 | 5.79 | 6.44 | 7/31/2000 | 0.86 | 0.69 | |
For periods less than one-year, total returns are reported; for periods more than one-year, average annual total returns are reported.
(1) Certain expenses were subsidized. If these subsidies were not in effect, the returns would have been lower. The adviser is contractually obligated to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 28, 2014.
(2) Net expense ratio excludes acquired fund fees. For the ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund, the net expense ratio excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of 1.86% for both the N and I class, respectively.
(3) Voluntary fee waivers are applied and can be terminated by the adviser at any time.
(4) There is a redemption fee of 2% (as a percentage of the amount redeemed) on shares that are sold or exchanged within 90 calendar days of purchase.
(5) The total operating expenses are 3.16% for Class-N and 2.91% for Class-I. Total operating expenses includes dividend and interest expense on short sales of 1.41% and acquired fund fees of 0.05%, which are not included in the net expense ratio.
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap Domestic Equity Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund2 | N (MCGFX) | 10.15 | 10.15 | 12.62 | 10.35 | 6.12 | 7.45 | 8.94 | 11/2/1994 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| I (MCGIX) | 10.19 | 10.19 | 12.88 | 10.61 | 6.39 | 7.73 | 7.27 | 6/28/1996 | 0.81 | 0.80 | |
| R (MCRGX) | 10.09 | 10.09 | 12.33 | 10.07 | 5.86 | 7.20 | 6.95 | 12/31/2002 | 1.31 | 1.30 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Diversified Equity Fund1 | N (ATLVX) | 10.12 | 10.12 | 12.28 | 11.30 | 7.17 | 9.30 | 5.79 | 11/30/2000 | 1.68 | 1.20 |
| I (ATDEX) | 10.28 | 10.28 | 12.55 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.48 | 3/2/2012 | 1.43 | 0.95 | |
| ASTON/Herndon Large Cap Value Fund1,2 | N (AALIX) | 10.66 | 10.66 | 10.24 | 11.94 | N/A | N/A | 11.97 | 3/31/2010 | 1.42 | 1.30 |
| I (AHRNX) | 10.74 | 10.74 | 10.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.36 | 3/2/2011 | 1.17 | 1.05 | |
| ASTON/Cornerstone Large Cap Value Fund2 | N (RVALX) | 9.53 | 9.53 | 11.45 | 11.08 | 4.55 | 9.12 | 7.56 | 1/4/1993 | 1.59 | 1.30 |
| I (AAVIX) | 9.71 | 9.71 | 11.72 | 11.40 | 4.83 | N/A | 5.63 | 9/20/2005 | 1.34 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Domestic Equity Income Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARDEX) | 13.84 | 13.84 | 17.17 | 13.61 | 6.81 | N/A | 7.54 | 6/28/2005 | 1.13 | 1.12 |
| I (ARIDX) | 13.91 | 13.91 | 17.47 | 13.90 | 7.08 | N/A | 4.30 | 6/28/2007 | 0.88 | 0.87 | |
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II1,2 | N (ADVTX) | 13.03 | 13.03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.28 | 6/27/2012 | 5.00 | 1.30 |
| I (ADIVX) | 13.09 | 13.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.48 | 6/27/2012 | 4.75 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Mid Cap Domestic Equity Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund | N (CHTTX) | 14.88 | 14.88 | 18.34 | 12.41 | 9.85 | 13.89 | 12.56 | 9/19/1994 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| I (ABMIX) | 14.95 | 14.95 | 18.66 | 12.70 | 10.14 | N/A | 9.47 | 7/6/2004 | 0.86 | 0.86 | |
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (AMCMX) | 9.03 | 9.03 | 6.20 | 14.00 | 5.67 | N/A | 2.79 | 11/2/2007 | 2.51 | 1.25 |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Small Cap Domestic Equity Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (ACWDX) | 13.35 | 13.35 | 21.18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.90 | 11/3/2010 | 2.87 | 1.35 |
| I (ACWIX) | 13.38 | 13.38 | 21.39 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.76 | 6/1/2011 | 2.62 | 1.10 | |
| ASTON/Silvercrest Small Cap Fund1,2 | N (ASCTX) | 12.39 | 12.39 | 16.31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.21 | 12/27/2011 | 5.11 | 1.40 |
| I (ACRTX) | 12.47 | 12.47 | 16.56 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.51 | 12/27/2011 | 4.86 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Small Cap Fund | N (ATASX) | 12.23 | 12.23 | 14.81 | 15.10 | 11.28 | 13.10 | 11.19 | 11/30/2000 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| I (ATSIX) | 12.30 | 12.30 | 15.09 | 15.39 | 11.55 | N/A | 8.87 | 1/4/2005 | 1.03 | 1.03 | |
| ASTON/River Road Select Value Fund2 | N (ARSMX) | 13.00 | 13.00 | 20.56 | 13.55 | 7.74 | N/A | 4.30 | 3/29/2007 | 1.44 | 1.43 |
| I (ARIMX) | 13.15 | 13.15 | 20.96 | 13.90 | 8.04 | N/A | 3.87 | 6/28/2007 | 1.19 | 1.18 | |
| ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARSVX) | 12.50 | 12.50 | 17.65 | 11.40 | 5.88 | N/A | 6.94 | 6/28/2005 | 1.46 | 1.37 |
| I (ARSIX) | 12.55 | 12.55 | 17.92 | 11.65 | 6.13 | N/A | 3.18 | 12/13/2006 | 1.21 | 1.12 | |
| ASTON/River Road Independent Value Fund1,2 | N (ARIVX) | 3.04 | 3.04 | 7.44 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.33 | 12/31/2010 | 1.46 | 1.42 |
| I (ARVIX) | 3.12 | 3.12 | 7.70 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.38 | 6/1/2011 | 1.21 | 1.17 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Global/International Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Barings International Fund1,2,4 | N (ABARX) | 1.75 | 1.75 | 3.04 | 3.59 | N/A | N/A | 5.08 | 3/3/2010 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| I (ABIIX) | 1.89 | 1.89 | 3.43 | 3.86 | -2.06 | N/A | -4.83 | 11/2/2007 | 1.35 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/LMCG Emerging Markets Fund1,4 | N (ALEMX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.10 | 3/28/2013 | 5.99 | 1.65 |
| I (ALMEX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.10 | 3/28/2013 | 5.74 | 1.40 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Alternative Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund1,2 | N (ALSNX) | 4.17 | 4.17 | 6.87 | 4.94 | N/A | N/A | 5.46 | 3/3/2010 | 3.31 | 1.452 |
| I (ALSOX) | 4.24 | 4.24 | 7.23 | 5.21 | N/A | N/A | 8.37 | 4/1/2009 | 3.06 | 1.202 | |
| ASTON/Anchor Capital Enhanced Equity Fund | N (AMBEX) | 4.42 | 4.42 | 1.25 | 5.90 | 3.68 | N/A | 3.95 | 1/15/2008 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| I (AMDSX) | 4.36 | 4.36 | 1.39 | 6.16 | N/A | N/A | 6.82 | 3/3/2010 | 0.97 | 0.97 | |
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund1,2,5 | N (ARLSX) | 6.75 | 6.75 | 10.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.43 | 5/4/2011 | 5.08 | 1.70 |
| I (ALSIX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.00 | 3/4/2013 | 4.83 | 1.45 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Sector Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Harrison Street Real Estate Fund1,4 | N (ARFCX) | 7.50 | 7.50 | 16.96 | 18.92 | 6.68 | 11.83 | 9.15 | 12/30/1997 | 2.36 | 1.37 |
| I (AARIX) | 7.55 | 7.55 | 17.32 | 19.20 | 6.91 | N/A | 6.31 | 9/20/2005 | 2.11 | 1.12 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Balanced Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Balanced Fund1,2 | N (MOBAX) | 6.00 | 6.00 | 8.45 | 7.75 | 5.55 | 6.07 | 7.68 | 11/2/1994 | 1.56 | 1.35 |
| I (MOBIX) | 6.04 | 6.04 | 8.57 | 7.92 | 5.72 | 6.27 | 3.88 | 12/31/1998 | 1.31 | 1.10 | |
| As of: 3/31/2013 | Class | Quarter | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | Since Incept. | Incept. Date | Total (Gross) Ratio | Net Ratio |
| Fixed Income Funds | |||||||||||
| ASTON/DoubleLine Core Plus Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (ADBLX) | 0.51 | 0.51 | 7.02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.80 | 7/18/2011 | 1.36 | 0.94 |
| I (ADLIX) | 0.57 | 0.57 | 7.28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.05 | 7/18/2011 | 1.11 | 0.69 | |
| ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (CHTBX) | 0.43 | 0.43 | 7.95 | 7.72 | 7.73 | 5.85 | 6.13 | 12/13/1993 | 1.11 | 0.94 |
| I (CTBIX) | 0.47 | 0.47 | 8.21 | 7.97 | 7.94 | 6.09 | 6.56 | 7/31/2000 | 0.86 | 0.69 | |
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