Aug 30 2012
Morningstar - "Watch Your Step - Solid risk management can alleviate big stumbles" (ARLSX)
Solid risk management can alleviate big stumbles.
On August 22, 2012, Josh Charney of Morningstar Advisor published an article featuring Alternative Mutual Funds and the ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund.
Read full article here.
Aston Funds has no editorial control over Morningstar Advisor and the content of the article and is independent of Morningstar Advisor.
Performance and Disclosure
| Annualized Total Returns as of March 31, 2013 | One Year | Since Inception | Inception Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund - N Class | 10.97% | 8.43% | 5/4/2011 |
| Russell 3000 Index | 14.56% | 9.62% | 5/1/2011 |
| S&P 500 Index | 13.95% | 10.02% | 5/1/2011 |
| Morningstar Long-Short Category Average | 4.37% | 1.07% | 5/1/2011 |
I class shares were launched February 28, 2013
^ Total Returns
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 Fund’s gross expense ratio is 5.08% and 4.83% for the N and I class respectively. The net expense ratio excluding dividend & interest expenses on short sales and acquired fund fees is 1.70% and 1.45% for the N and I class respectively. The total operating expenses are 3.16% and 2.91% for the N and I class respectively. Net expenses do not include dividend and interest expense on short sales of 1.41% and acquired fund fees of 0.05%. The Advisor is contractually obligated to waive management fee and/or reimburse ordinary expenses through February 28. 2014. The total operating expense includes dividend and interest expense on short sales and acquired fund fees, which are not included in the net expense ratio.
The Russell 3000 Index is capitalization-weighted index of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies, representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The S&P Index is an unmanaged index of 500 widely traded industrial, transportation, financial and public utility stocks. The Morningstar Long-Short Equity Category figures allow for a direct comparison of a fund’s performance within its Morningstar Category.
Note: Short sales may involve the risk that the 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. A loss incurred on a short sale results from increases in the value of the security, losses on a short sale are theoretically unlimited. Value investing often involves buying the stocks of companies that are currently out of favor that may decline further. Investing in exchange traded and closed end funds are subject to additional risk that shares of the underlying fund may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value per share. Convertible preferred securities are subject to the risks of equity securities and fixed income securities. Derivatives can be highly volatile and involve risk in addition to the risk of the underlying reference security. Investing in the securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies.
Parameters set by the Subadviser are not a fundamental policy of the Fund and are subject to change at any time.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Morningstar Advisor and do not necessarily reflect the views of Aston Asset Management, River Road Asset Management or their affiliate.
Before investing, carefully consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Contact 800-992-8151 for a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other information. Read it carefully.
Aston Funds are distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.
Investment Advisor Services: 800-597-9704 or www.astonfunds.com
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 quarter-end, please click on the Quarterly Performance link at the top of the page.
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.
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: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund2 | N (MCGFX) | MCGFX | 27.60 | 0.25 | 15.77 | $2,238,992,603.86 |
| I (MCGIX) | MCGIX | 27.75 | 0.25 | 15.87 | $2,824,201,256.93 | |
| R (MCRGX) | MCRGX | 27.30 | 0.26 | 15.68 | $10,235,106.77 | |
| Total: | $5,073,428,967.56 | |||||
| ASTON/TAMRO Diversified Equity Fund1 | N (ATLVX) | ATLVX | 15.77 | 0.19 | 14.86 | $25,894,493.23 |
| I (ATDEX) | ATDEX | 15.78 | 0.19 | 15.01 | $29,317,259.65 | |
| Total: | $55,211,752.88 | |||||
| ASTON/Herndon Large Cap Value Fund1,2 | N (AALIX) | AALIX | 13.25 | 0.00 | 15.72 | $35,658,728.82 |
| I (AHRNX) | AHRNX | 13.26 | 0.00 | 15.81 | $59,094,580.84 | |
| Total: | $94,753,309.66 | |||||
| ASTON/Cornerstone Large Cap Value Fund2 | N (RVALX) | RVALX | 13.13 | 0.38 | 18.08 | $22,353,060.22 |
| I (AAVIX) | AAVIX | 13.14 | 0.31 | 18.17 | $20,957,520.56 | |
| Total: | $43,310,580.78 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Domestic Equity Income Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARDEX) | ARDEX | 13.38 | 0.22 | 21.17 | $414,246,442.77 |
| I (ARIDX) | ARIDX | 13.38 | 0.22 | 21.35 | $719,896,124.04 | |
| Total: | $1,134,142,566.81 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II1,2 | N (ADVTX) | ADVTX | 12.35 | 0.24 | 20.21 | $2,536,327.31 |
| I (ADIVX) | ADIVX | 12.36 | 0.24 | 20.39 | $57,163,267.74 | |
| Total: | $59,699,595.05 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Mid Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund | N (CHTTX) | CHTTX | 41.21 | 0.24 | 23.42 | $2,021,593,400.62 |
| I (ABMIX) | ABMIX | 41.80 | 0.24 | 23.52 | $2,048,295,705.91 | |
| Total: | $4,069,889,106.53 | |||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (AMCMX) | AMCMX | 11.83 | 0.25 | 12.45 | $13,713,443.66 |
| Total: | $13,713,443.66 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Small Cap Domestic Equity Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (ACWDX) | ACWDX | 12.99 | -0.31 | 16.40 | $27,888,805.77 |
| I (ACWIX) | ACWIX | 13.06 | -0.38 | 16.50 | $4,495,163.64 | |
| Total: | $32,383,969.41 | |||||
| ASTON/Silvercrest Small Cap Fund1,2 | N (ASCTX) | ASCTX | 13.14 | -0.08 | 17.11 | $2,833,698.03 |
| I (ACRTX) | ACRTX | 13.17 | -0.08 | 17.28 | $12,436,735.04 | |
| Total: | $15,270,433.07 | |||||
| ASTON/TAMRO Small Cap Fund | N (ATASX) | ATASX | 22.24 | 0.18 | 15.29 | $444,896,853.53 |
| I (ATSIX) | ATSIX | 22.80 | 0.22 | 15.44 | $708,161,270.32 | |
| Total: | $1,153,058,123.85 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Select Value Fund2 | N (ARSMX) | ARSMX | 9.79 | 0.00 | 18.96 | $14,068,743.49 |
| I (ARIMX) | ARIMX | 9.88 | 0.10 | 19.18 | $196,047,753.87 | |
| Total: | $210,116,497.36 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARSVX) | ARSVX | 15.95 | 0.00 | 18.68 | $56,565,899.14 |
| I (ARSIX) | ARSIX | 16.00 | 0.00 | 18.78 | $278,229,092.68 | |
| Total: | $334,794,991.82 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Independent Value Fund1,2 | N (ARIVX) | ARIVX | 11.16 | -0.09 | 2.86 | $337,397,357.92 |
| I (ARVIX) | ARVIX | 11.22 | 0.00 | 3.03 | $390,341,689.83 | |
| Total: | $727,739,047.75 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Global/International Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Barings International Fund1,2,4 | N (ABARX) | ABARX | 7.48 | -0.13 | 8.88 | $472,233.54 |
| I (ABIIX) | ABIIX | 7.49 | -0.13 | 9.02 | $66,538,812.99 | |
| Total: | $67,011,046.53 | |||||
| ASTON/LMCG Emerging Markets Fund1,4 | N (ALEMX) | ALEMX | 10.05 | -0.10 | N/A | $685,604.84 |
| I (ALMEX) | ALMEX | 10.06 | -0.10 | N/A | $3,437,761.09 | |
| Total: | $4,123,365.93 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Alternative Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Lake Partners LASSO Alternatives Fund1,2 | N (ALSNX) | ALSNX | 13.29 | 0.08 | 6.49 | $45,733,162.18 |
| I (ALSOX) | ALSOX | 13.33 | 0.15 | 6.64 | $372,845,967.30 | |
| Total: | $418,579,129.48 | |||||
| ASTON/Anchor Capital Enhanced Equity Fund | N (AMBEX) | AMBEX | 9.23 | -0.11 | 9.65 | $89,983,735.07 |
| I (AMDSX) | AMDSX | 9.24 | -0.11 | 9.70 | $46,374,753.18 | |
| Total: | $136,358,488.25 | |||||
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund1,2,5 | N (ARLSX) | ARLSX | 11.42 | -0.17 | 10.13 | $16,756,333.98 |
| I (ALSIX) | ALSIX | 11.43 | -0.17 | N/A | $17,207,387.11 | |
| Total: | $33,963,721.09 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Sector Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Harrison Street Real Estate Fund1,4 | N (ARFCX) | ARFCX | 12.63 | 0.64 | 18.37 | $14,488,692.19 |
| I (AARIX) | AARIX | 12.56 | 0.64 | 18.49 | $339,494.05 | |
| Total: | $14,828,186.24 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Balanced Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Balanced Fund1,2 | N (MOBAX) | MOBAX | 23.53 | 0.21 | 9.25 | $25,356,724.58 |
| I (MOBIX) | MOBIX | 23.48 | 0.21 | 9.30 | $1,868,945.27 | |
| Total: | $27,225,669.85 | |||||
| As of: 5/20/2013 | Class | Ticker | NAV | % Change | YTD | Net Assets |
| Fixed Income Funds | ||||||
| ASTON/DoubleLine Core Plus Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (ADBLX) | ADBLX | 11.07 | 0.09 | 1.34 | $96,380,678.24 |
| I (ADLIX) | ADLIX | 11.07 | 0.09 | 1.42 | $136,346,721.10 | |
| Total: | $232,727,399.34 | |||||
| ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (CHTBX) | CHTBX | 11.11 | 0.09 | 1.37 | $58,812,638.79 |
| I (CTBIX) | CTBIX | 11.11 | 0.09 | 1.33 | $10,172,865.37 | |
| Total: | $68,985,504.16 | |||||
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 quarter-end, please click on the Quarterly Performance link at the top of the page.
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.
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: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 1.87 | 6.19 | 12.21 | 14.50 | 11.11 | 5.39 | 7.16 | 9.01 | 11/2/1994 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| I (MCGIX) | 1.89 | 6.24 | 12.28 | 14.75 | 11.40 | 5.66 | 7.44 | 7.35 | 6/28/1996 | 0.81 | 0.80 | |
| R (MCRGX) | 1.85 | 6.14 | 12.12 | 14.18 | 10.84 | 5.14 | 6.91 | 7.08 | 12/31/2002 | 1.31 | 1.30 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Diversified Equity Fund1 | N (ATLVX) | 0.00 | 5.00 | 10.12 | 12.86 | 11.27 | 6.08 | 8.29 | 5.75 | 11/30/2000 | 1.68 | 1.20 |
| I (ATDEX) | 0.00 | 5.07 | 10.28 | 13.22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.47 | 3/2/2012 | 1.43 | 0.95 | |
| ASTON/Herndon Large Cap Value Fund1,2 | N (AALIX) | 0.40 | 4.69 | 11.09 | 11.33 | 11.86 | N/A | N/A | 11.77 | 3/31/2010 | 1.42 | 1.30 |
| I (AHRNX) | 0.39 | 4.77 | 11.18 | 11.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.14 | 3/2/2011 | 1.17 | 1.05 | |
| ASTON/Cornerstone Large Cap Value Fund2 | N (RVALX) | 2.30 | 6.22 | 12.05 | 15.37 | 11.73 | 4.13 | 8.57 | 7.65 | 1/4/1993 | 1.59 | 1.30 |
| I (AAVIX) | 2.21 | 6.22 | 12.14 | 15.66 | 12.01 | 4.41 | N/A | 5.88 | 9/20/2005 | 1.34 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 3.02 | 10.40 | 17.28 | 21.19 | 13.61 | 6.72 | N/A | 7.87 | 6/28/2005 | 1.13 | 1.12 |
| I (ARIDX) | 3.11 | 10.53 | 17.45 | 21.58 | 13.93 | 7.00 | N/A | 4.79 | 6/28/2007 | 0.88 | 0.87 | |
| ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II1,2 | N (ADVTX) | 2.99 | 10.17 | 16.41 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.82 | 6/27/2012 | 5.00 | 1.30 |
| I (ADIVX) | 3.01 | 10.23 | 16.49 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.05 | 6/27/2012 | 4.75 | 1.05 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 0.05 | 5.91 | 14.94 | 23.27 | 11.43 | 8.34 | 12.58 | 12.51 | 9/19/1994 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| I (ABMIX) | 0.08 | 5.99 | 15.04 | 23.60 | 11.72 | 8.62 | N/A | 9.39 | 7/6/2004 | 0.86 | 0.86 | |
| ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth Fund1,2 | N (AMCMX) | -1.31 | 1.43 | 7.61 | 5.87 | 11.81 | 4.10 | N/A | 2.51 | 11/2/2007 | 2.51 | 1.25 |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | -1.34 | 5.58 | 11.83 | 21.38 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.80 | 11/3/2010 | 2.87 | 1.35 |
| I (ACWIX) | -1.26 | 5.73 | 11.95 | 21.69 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.81 | 6/1/2011 | 2.62 | 1.10 | |
| ASTON/Silvercrest Small Cap Fund1,2 | N (ASCTX) | -1.59 | 4.11 | 10.61 | 14.15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.40 | 12/27/2011 | 5.11 | 1.40 |
| I (ACRTX) | -1.50 | 4.28 | 10.77 | 14.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.74 | 12/27/2011 | 4.86 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/TAMRO Small Cap Fund | N (ATASX) | -1.90 | 3.61 | 10.11 | 14.34 | 12.16 | 9.50 | 11.86 | 10.94 | 11/30/2000 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| I (ATSIX) | -1.85 | 3.67 | 10.23 | 14.64 | 12.45 | 9.78 | N/A | 8.53 | 1/4/2005 | 1.03 | 1.03 | |
| ASTON/River Road Select Value Fund2 | N (ARSMX) | -0.11 | 5.57 | 12.88 | 21.01 | 12.00 | 6.63 | N/A | 4.22 | 3/29/2007 | 1.44 | 1.43 |
| I (ARIMX) | -0.11 | 5.64 | 13.03 | 21.27 | 12.30 | 6.91 | N/A | 3.79 | 6/28/2007 | 1.19 | 1.18 | |
| ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value Fund2 | N (ARSVX) | 0.07 | 5.66 | 12.58 | 19.40 | 9.62 | 5.37 | N/A | 6.88 | 6/28/2005 | 1.46 | 1.37 |
| I (ARSIX) | 0.13 | 5.78 | 12.70 | 19.76 | 9.89 | 5.64 | N/A | 3.16 | 12/13/2006 | 1.21 | 1.12 | |
| ASTON/River Road Independent Value Fund1,2 | N (ARIVX) | -1.52 | -0.09 | 1.48 | 7.17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.31 | 12/31/2010 | 1.46 | 1.42 |
| I (ARVIX) | -1.51 | -0.09 | 1.56 | 7.34 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.31 | 6/1/2011 | 1.21 | 1.17 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 3.72 | 1.83 | 5.53 | 7.34 | 5.54 | N/A | N/A | 6.17 | 3/3/2010 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| I (ABIIX) | 3.57 | 1.83 | 5.53 | 7.59 | 5.81 | -2.60 | N/A | -4.15 | 11/2/2007 | 1.35 | 1.15 | |
| ASTON/LMCG Emerging Markets Fund1,4 | N (ALEMX) | -0.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -0.20 | 3/28/2013 | 5.99 | 1.65 |
| I (ALMEX) | -0.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -0.20 | 3/28/2013 | 5.74 | 1.40 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 0.77 | 2.67 | 4.97 | 7.70 | 4.91 | N/A | N/A | 5.57 | 3/3/2010 | 3.31 | 1.452 |
| I (ALSOX) | 0.77 | 2.74 | 5.04 | 7.96 | 5.18 | N/A | N/A | 8.40 | 4/1/2009 | 3.06 | 1.202 | |
| ASTON/Anchor Capital Enhanced Equity Fund | N (AMBEX) | 2.73 | 4.79 | 7.27 | 5.65 | 6.82 | 3.48 | N/A | 4.42 | 1/15/2008 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| I (AMDSX) | 2.84 | 4.85 | 7.33 | 5.91 | 7.12 | N/A | N/A | 7.58 | 3/3/2010 | 0.97 | 0.97 | |
| ASTON/River Road Long-Short Fund1,2,5 | N (ARLSX) | 0.90 | 2.67 | 7.72 | 13.05 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.56 | 5/4/2011 | 5.08 | 1.70 |
| I (ALSIX) | 0.90 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.92 | 3/4/2013 | 4.83 | 1.45 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 6.10 | 10.44 | 14.06 | 20.35 | 18.46 | 6.85 | 12.11 | 9.52 | 12/30/1997 | 2.36 | 1.37 |
| I (AARIX) | 6.14 | 10.50 | 14.15 | 20.62 | 18.74 | 7.11 | N/A | 7.08 | 9/20/2005 | 2.11 | 1.12 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 1.45 | 4.24 | 7.53 | 9.51 | 8.19 | 5.24 | 5.89 | 7.73 | 11/2/1994 | 1.56 | 1.35 |
| I (MOBIX) | 1.45 | 4.28 | 7.57 | 9.63 | 8.36 | 5.39 | 6.09 | 3.96 | 12/31/1998 | 1.31 | 1.10 | |
| As of: 4/30/2013 | 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) | 1.10 | 1.75 | 1.62 | 6.87 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.99 | 7/18/2011 | 1.36 | 0.94 |
| I (ADLIX) | 1.12 | 1.82 | 1.70 | 7.13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.25 | 7/18/2011 | 1.11 | 0.69 | |
| ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund1,2 | N (CHTBX) | 1.40 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 8.43 | 7.64 | 7.81 | 5.91 | 6.18 | 12/13/1993 | 1.11 | 0.94 |
| I (CTBIX) | 1.32 | 1.87 | 1.79 | 8.49 | 7.86 | 7.99 | 6.13 | 6.63 | 7/31/2000 | 0.86 | 0.69 | |
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 quarter-end, please click on the Quarterly Performance link at the top of the page.
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.
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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