By The Wall Street Transcript
The Wall Street Transcript interviewed Eric Kuby, CIO of North Star Investment Management Corp., about the North Star Dividend Fund and its focus on small-cap stocks with yields above 3% and increasing dividends. Read the full interview here:
Fund Holdings as of 5.14.26:
Sprott (SII) – a 3.46% holding in the North Star Dividend Fund and a 3.34% holding in the North Star Small Cap Value Fund.
Oil-Dri (ODC) – a 3.76% holding in the North Star Dividend Fund.
Postal Realty Trust (PSTL) – a 2.07% holding in the North Star Micro Cap Fund and a 4.71% holding in the North Star Dividend Fund and a 3.82% holding in the North Star Small Cap Value Fund.
LSI Industries (LYTS) – a 1.19% holding in the North Star Micro Cap Fund and a 3.48% holding in the North Star Dividend Fund and a 3.18% holding in the North Star Small Cap Value Fund.
Hackett (HCKT) – is a 0.52% holding in the North Star Micro Cap Fund and a 0.69% holding in the North Star Small Cap Value Fund.
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North Star Dividend Fund Investment Objective: The primary investment objective of the North Star Dividend Fund is to generate dividend income and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.
North Star Micro Cap Fund Investment Objective: The primary investment objective of the North Star Micro Cap Fund is capital appreciation and, secondarily, to derive income from short term liquid securities.
Eric Kuby, Chief Investment Officer, North Star Investment Management, acts as portfolio manager for the North Star Micro Cap Fund, the North Star Opportunity Fund, the North Star Bond Fund, the North Star Dividend Fund and the North Star Small Cap Value Fund.
Important Risk Information:
Mutual funds have investment risks including loss of principal. There is no guarantee either fund will meet its objective. In general, the price of a fixed income security falls when interest rates rise. There is a risk that issuers and counterparties will not make payments on securities and other investments held by the Fund, resulting in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in high yield securities, also known as “junk bonds”. High yield securities provide greater income and opportunity for gain but entail greater risk of loss of principal. Foreign common stocks and currency strategies will subject the Fund to currency trading risks that include market risk, credit risk and country risk. Municipal securities are subject to credit risk where a municipal security might not make interest and principal payments as they come due. The Advisor follows an investing style that favors value investments. At times when the value investing style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform other funds that use different investing styles. Investments in lesser known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. As with any investment, there are risks associated with REITs. Investments in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. The Advisor does not attempt to keep the portfolio structure or fund performance consistent with any market index. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, and other transaction costs may result in taxable capital gains. No-load mutual funds are sold without sales charge; however, they have ongoing expenses, such as management fees.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the North Star Funds. This and other important information about each of the Funds are contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained at
www.nsinvestfunds.com or by calling (855) 580-0900. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The North Star Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.
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