Investment objective & strategy
As of Sept. 26, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the North Square Small Cap Value Fund (the Fund) is long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. In seeking to achieve the Funds investment objective, North Square Investments, LLC (the Adviser) has selected CSM Advisors, LLC (CSM or the Sub-Adviser), an affiliate of, and under common control with, the Adviser, to serve as the Funds sub-adviser and allocates the Funds assets to the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser retains the ability to manage all or a portion of the Funds assets directly. The Fund will invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of companies that are similar in market capitalization to those listed on the Russell 2000 Value Index. As of August 31, 2025, the range of market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was $32 million to $17.8 billion. The size of … In seeking to achieve the Funds investment objective, North Square Investments, LLC (the Adviser) has selected CSM Advisors, LLC (CSM or the Sub-Adviser), an affiliate of, and under common control with, the Adviser, to serve as the Funds sub-adviser and allocates the Funds assets to the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser retains the ability to manage all or a portion of the Funds assets directly. The Fund will invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of companies that are similar in market capitalization to those listed on the Russell 2000 Value Index. As of August 31, 2025, the range of market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 2000 Value Index was $32 million to $17.8 billion. The size of companies in the Index changes with market conditions and the composition of the Index. The Sub-Adviser seeks to find overlooked companies with low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, solid financial strength and strong management that are selling below their intrinsic value. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of small capitalization companies that at the time of purchase are similar in market capitalization to those listed on the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) that are traded on U.S. markets. Small capitalization companies in which the Fund may invest include closed-end funds that invest primarily in small capitalization companies. The Fund also may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities, such as convertible preferred stock or convertible debt securities, and warrants. The Fund intends to remain substantially invested in equity securities. However, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in investment-grade fixed income securities of any maturity issued by small capitalization companies if the Sub-Adviser believes that a companys fixed income securities offer more potential for long-term total return with less risk than an investment in its equity securities.
Top holdings
As of Feb. 28, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRST AM-GV OB-X | TMPXX | $8.45M | 4.20% |
| TEREX CORP | — | $6.10M | 3.03% |
| HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | — | $4.85M | 2.41% |
| WHITECAP RESOURC | — | $4.59M | 2.28% |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | — | $4.38M | 2.17% |
| CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP | — | $4.02M | 1.99% |
| OFG BANCORP | — | $4.01M | 1.99% |
| BELDEN INC | — | $3.97M | 1.97% |
| MURPHY OIL CORP | — | $3.80M | 1.89% |
| AVNET INC | — | $3.77M | 1.87% |
Portfolio moves
Nov 30, 2025 → Feb 28, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Variable Portfolio - Partners Small Cap Value Fund | 16% | 0.84% |
| SBH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND · SBHVX, SBRVX | 16% | 0.99% |
| Kennedy Capital Small Cap Value Fund · KSVLX, KVALX | 15% | 0.89% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| North Square Investments, LLC | Adviser |
| CSM Advisors, LLC | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of September 26, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of February 28, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2024, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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