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CMG Mauldin Core Fund

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Fund Objective:

The Fund seeks to generate capital appreciation.

Strategy Description:

The CMG Mauldin Core Fund seeks to generate capital appreciation.  The Fund invests across various asset classes and sectors of the U.S., foreign and emerging equity and fixed income markets.  The Fund’s tactical asset allocation approach is managed by the Fund’s co-portfolio managers, Stephen Blumenthal and John Mauldin.

**Please click here to view the supplement dated June 12, 2018, to the Prospectus and SAI dated August 28, 2017

**Please click here to view the CMG Global Equity Fund to CMG Mauldin Solutions Core Fund name change supplement

Tactical Asset Allocation Investment Process:

The Advisor seeks to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by investing in U.S., foreign and emerging markets equities of any capitalization during sustained equity market rallies and investing defensively in U.S. Treasury securities and other fixed income securities during periods of weakness in equity markets.  The fixed income securities in which the Fund invests are U.S. government securities and investment grade and non-investment grade (“junk bonds”) U.S., foreign and emerging market corporate debt of any maturity. The Fund achieves its equity and fixed income market exposures principally through investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), open-end funds and closed-end funds (“Underlying Funds”).  During periods of equity market weakness, the Fund may hold significant investments in U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds.

To determine equity market strength and the allocation of the Fund’s assets between equities and fixed income, the Advisor analyzes and evaluates the research data and market reports of multiple research providers.  These reports and data include tactical research that focuses on specific asset classes, sectors, investment styles and other market exposures.

The Advisor favors research-driven, model-based strategies that are implemented following an objective, rules-based investment process.  The thesis of the Fund’s investment strategy is that objective, rules-based investment strategies that employ a flexible mandate generally have a low correlation to the broad markets.  Similarly, because each of the research providers considers risk differently, their investment focuses are also likely to have a low correlation to each other.  As such, the Advisor believes that its tactical allocation methodology will produce a diversified low volatility portfolio that seeks long-term capital appreciation.

There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses.

About John Mauldin:

John Mauldin joined CMG Capital Management Group, Inc. in 2018 and serves as Chief Economist of the Advisor and co-portfolio manager.  Mr. Mauldin is a noted financial expert, a New York Times best-selling author, a pioneering online commentator and the publisher of one of the first publications to provide investors with free, unbiased investment information and guidance – Thoughts from the Frontline.  Together with Mauldin Economics, Mr. Mauldin proudly hosts the Strategic Investment Conference, an annual gathering of some of the world’s most brilliant economists and analysts.  Additionally, John’s books have appeared on the New York Times best-seller list four times and include Bull’s Eye Investing, Endgame, Code Red and Just One Thing.

Ticker Information:

Fund Name:
CMG Mauldin Core FundTM Class A Shares
Inception Date:
May 15, 2013
Ticker Symbol:
GEFAX
CUSIP:
66537X241
Sales Load:
5.75%1
Minimum Investment:
$2,500 – $5,000 (depending on custodial platform)
Minimum Subsequent:
$1,000
Objective:
Capital Appreciation
Fund Classification:
Tactical Allocation
Investment Advisor:
CMG Capital Management Group, Inc.
Fund Name:
CMG Mauldin Core FundTM Class I Shares
Inception Date:
May 15, 2013
Ticker Symbol:
GEFIX
CUSIP:
66537X233
Sales Load:
None
Minimum Investment:
$15,0002
Minimum Subsequent:
$1,000
Objective:
Capital Appreciation
Fund Classification:
Tactical Allocation
Investment Advisor:
CMG Capital Management Group, Inc.

1 Load waivable. Please review prospectus for qualification. Other fees and expenses do apply to investments in the Fund.

2 The adviser may waive the Class I shares minimum account requirements if the adviser believes that the aggregated accounts of a financial intermediary will meet the minimum initial investment requirement. Lower minimum initial and additional investments may also be applicable in certain other circumstances, including purchases by certain tax-deferred retirement programs.

Mutual Funds involve risk including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. An investor should consider each individual Fund's investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.

The Fund may invest more than 5% of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and the resulting performance may be more sensitive to any single economic, business, political or regulatory occurrence than that of a diversified investment company. Equity prices can fall rapidly. Additionally, smaller companies may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes, experience higher failure rates and disproportionate price fluctuations.

The Fund's use of derivatives and futures contracts involves hedging, leverage risk and tracking risk. Leverage through futures can magnify the Fund's gains or losses. The Fund may invest in short futures positions which could prevent the Fund from participating in market gains. Derivative instruments may be used to hedge against losses, however these positions can potentially offset gains. The Fund may be required to segregates assets or enter into offsetting positions in connections with investments in derivatives but these may not limit exposure to loss.

The Fund's investment in foreign securities may be affected by changes in exchange control regulations, application of foreign tax laws, changes in governmental administration, economic, or monetary policy, currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar and changed circumstances between nations. In addition to these risks, countries with emerging markets may have relatively unstable governments, social and legal systems that do not protect shareholders, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of issues

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of what the Fund owns and the price of the Fund's shares. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Derivative instruments involve risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments.

Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments, including adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, less liquidity, greater volatility, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. Investments in gold-related securities, such as ETFs and forward and futures contracts, may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities.

When the Fund invests in fixed income, the value of your investment will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Lower-quality bonds, known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds, present a greater risk than bonds of higher quality, including an increase of default, maturity length, prepayment, and credit risk. The use of leverage, such as borrowing money to purchase securities, will magnify the Fund's gains or losses. Non-diversification risk, as the Funds are more vulnerable to events affecting a single issuer. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. The Fund's investments in a sector bear the risk that securities within the same group of industries will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. The Fund (and the Underlying Funds) may engage in short selling activities, which are more risky than "long" positions (purchases) because the cost of the replacement security or instrument is unknown. Debit issuers may not make interest and principal payments on securities held by the Fund, resulting in losses. Mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Fund. As a result, the cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in other investment companies and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. For a Fund using a sub-advisor, the sub-advisor’s methodology may produce incorrect judgements about the attractiveness, relative value and potential appreciation of an investment.

This and other information about the CMG Family of Funds is contained in each fund's prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-866-CMG-9456 (1-866-264-9456). Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. The CMG Mauldin Core Fund™, the CMG Tactical All Asset Strategy Fund™, and the CMG Tactical Bond Fund™ are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. CMG Capital Management Group, Inc. is not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, Inc.

3647-NLD-7/10/2018