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Astor Asset Management believes that long-term financial goals for investors are capital appreciation, limited volatility and quick recovery times from market losses. Astor believes these goals can be achieved by diversifying investments across various asset classes and employing the use of low-cost investment products. The goal of Astor's approach is to limit drawdowns and generate profits in virtually all market environments.
Astor's proprietary macroeconomic model, "The Astor Model," developed by former Federal Reserve analyst and financial author Robert Stein and his team, is the principal basis for investment decisions. The model analyzes economic data such as GDP, inflation, employment, money flows and overall market conditions to determine the current phase of the business cycle (expansion, peak, contraction or trough). Once the current phase of the business cycle is identified, Astor, through active management, rebalances. Active rebalancing occurs only when the phase of the economic cycle changes.
By analyzing macroeconomic factors, our goal is to achieve a less volatile return profile and higher risk-return ratio than our benchmark. Tactical asset allocation is utilized to create exposure to a variety of market sectors, capitalizations and styles. Our objective is to produce positive returns, not necessarily to outperform a benchmark.
There is no guarantee that the Astor investment programs or funds will achieve their objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses.
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