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Quarterly Fund Commentary
Ivy ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index Fund
09.30.19
Market Sector Update
Large-cap stocks posted small gains for the third quarter, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, the Fund’s broad
market target, gaining nearly 2% for the period.
Concerns about slowing global economic growth and the ongoing trade war with China were among the factors
contributing to ongoing market volatility. The Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate twice during the quarter
based on the uncertain economic climate.
Eight of the 11 sectors posted gains, with more defensive-oriented sectors – utilities, real estate and consumer staples
– leading the way. The laggards were energy, health care and materials
Portfolio Strategy
A passively managed index fund, the Fund delivered a postive return and performed in line with its benchmark for
the quarter.
The largest contributors to relative performance were holdings in consumer staples, consumer discretionary and
health care. An overweight to consumer staples contributed to the Fund’s overall performance as the sector was
among the broad market’s best performers for the quarter.
The Fund’s underweight position to information technology and utilities hurt relative performance as these holdings
continued to outperform the broader market.
Outlook
The Fund remains focused exclusively on companies within the S&P 500 Index that have grown their dividends for
at least 25 consecutive years. While not necessarily providing the highest dividend yield, a strategy based on highquality
companies with a consistent track record of dividend growth provides the potential for attractive long-term
outperformance.
The opinions expressed are those of the Fund’s managers and are not meant as investment advice or to predict or project the future performance of any investment product. The opinions are current through Sept.
30, 2019, are subject to change at any time based on market and other current conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed. This commentary is being provided as a general source of information and is not
intended as a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any specific security or to engage in any investment strategy. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor’s specific objectives, financial
needs, risk tolerance and time horizon.Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Diversification is an investment strategy that attempts to manage risk within your portfolio but it does not guarantee profits or protect against loss in declining markets.
The Fund is a passively managed index fund designed to track the performance of its stated benchmark index. It does not invest in securities based on the managers' view of the investment merit of a particular
security or company, nor does it conduct conventional investment research or analysis or forecast market movement or trends, in managing the assets of the Fund. The Fund seeks to remain fully invested at all times
in securities that, in combination, provide exposure to its respective benchmark Index without regard to market conditions, trends or direction.
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index measures the performance S&P 500 Index companies that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 consecutive years. The Index treats each constituent as a distinct
investment opportunity without regard to its size by equally weighting each company. The S&P 500 Index is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that measures the large-capitalization U.S. equity
market. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Risk factors: The value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. Large capitalization companies in which the Index and, by extension, the Fund are exposed may go in and
out of favor based on market and economic conditions. The Fund's emphasis on dividend-paying stocks involves the risk that such stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform non-dividend paying
stocks and the market as a whole over any period of time. In addition, there is no guarantee that the companies in which the Fund invests will declare dividends in the future or that dividends, if declared, will remain
at current levels or increase over time. The amount of any dividend the company may pay may fluctuate significantly. In addition, the value of dividend-paying common stocks can decline when interest rates rise as
fixed-income investments become more attractive to investors. This risk may be greater due to the current period of historically low interest rates. The Fund entails other risks, including imperfect benchmark correlation
and market price variance that may decrease performance. While the Fund attempts to track the performance of its stated index, there is no guarantee or assurance that the methodology used to create the Index
will result in the Fund achieving high, or even positive, returns. The Index may underperform, and the Fund could lose value, while other indices or measures of market performance increase in value. An investment
in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's
prospectus. Not all funds or fund classes may be offered at all broker/dealers.
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Market Sector Update
Portfolio Strategy
Outlook
The opinions expressed are those of the Fund’s managers and are not meant as investment advice or to predict or project the future performance of any investment product. The opinions are current through Sept. 30, 2019, are subject to change at any time based on market and other current conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed. This commentary is being provided as a general source of information and is not intended as a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any specific security or to engage in any investment strategy. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor’s specific objectives, financial needs, risk tolerance and time horizon.Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Diversification is an investment strategy that attempts to manage risk within your portfolio but it does not guarantee profits or protect against loss in declining markets.
The Fund is a passively managed index fund designed to track the performance of its stated benchmark index. It does not invest in securities based on the managers' view of the investment merit of a particular security or company, nor does it conduct conventional investment research or analysis or forecast market movement or trends, in managing the assets of the Fund. The Fund seeks to remain fully invested at all times in securities that, in combination, provide exposure to its respective benchmark Index without regard to market conditions, trends or direction.
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index measures the performance S&P 500 Index companies that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 consecutive years. The Index treats each constituent as a distinct investment opportunity without regard to its size by equally weighting each company. The S&P 500 Index is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that measures the large-capitalization U.S. equity market. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Risk factors: The value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. Large capitalization companies in which the Index and, by extension, the Fund are exposed may go in and out of favor based on market and economic conditions. The Fund's emphasis on dividend-paying stocks involves the risk that such stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform non-dividend paying stocks and the market as a whole over any period of time. In addition, there is no guarantee that the companies in which the Fund invests will declare dividends in the future or that dividends, if declared, will remain at current levels or increase over time. The amount of any dividend the company may pay may fluctuate significantly. In addition, the value of dividend-paying common stocks can decline when interest rates rise as fixed-income investments become more attractive to investors. This risk may be greater due to the current period of historically low interest rates. The Fund entails other risks, including imperfect benchmark correlation and market price variance that may decrease performance. While the Fund attempts to track the performance of its stated index, there is no guarantee or assurance that the methodology used to create the Index will result in the Fund achieving high, or even positive, returns. The Index may underperform, and the Fund could lose value, while other indices or measures of market performance increase in value. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus. Not all funds or fund classes may be offered at all broker/dealers.