Global Real Estate Index

Summary

For those long-term investors who enjoy following the stock performance of real estate companies, this may be the fund for you. The Northern Global Real Estate Index Fund offers an opportunity to invest both inside and outside of the U.S. market and in an asset class you may not currently have in your portfolio. This Fund does have special risks, including sensitivity to changes in the overall economy and interest rate levels.

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to provide investment results approximating the overall performance of the securities included in the MSCI® ACWI® IMI Core Real Estate Index (the “Index”).

Fund Strategy

• Seek to duplicate the investment composition and overall performance of the stocks included in the MSCI ACWI IMI Core Real Estate Index.
• Invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities in the Index, in weightings that approximate the relative composition of the Index.
• Use proprietary quantitative techniques designed to minimize trading costs.

Investor Profile

If you're a long-term investor looking to diversify your investments by pursuing the growth potential of global real estate, then this Fund may be right for you. It is intended for investors who are aware that foreign markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, reduced market liquidity and currency volatility.

Investing in real estate equities involves special risks linked to the real estate market, including declines in the value of real estate, changes in the value of the underlying property, and defaults by borrowers. Foreign investing entails the risk that returns may be reduced by currency fluctuations.

Redemption Fee

2% on shares sold or exchanged within 30 days of purchase

Risk/Reward Potential

Important risk information can be found on the Portfolio tab.

Not FDIC insured | May lose value | No bank guarantee

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