Strategy. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to provide a dividend yield greater than the average dividend yield of the equity securities in the Bloomberg US 3000 Total Return Index, measured on a gross basis. The Fund invests in companies identified by Eventide Asset Management, LLC (the ?Adviser?) as having strong fundamentals, creating value for stakeholders (customers, employees, supply chain, community, environment, society and shareholders), and that, in the Adviser?s opinion, represent above-average long-term investment opportunities for dividend income, dividend growth, and stock price capital appreciation. The ethical … Show more… The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to provide a dividend yield greater than the average dividend yield of the equity securities in the Bloomberg US 3000 Total Return Index, measured on a gross basis. The Fund invests in companies identified by Eventide Asset Management, LLC (the ?Adviser?) as having strong fundamentals, creating value for stakeholders (customers, employees, supply chain, community, environment, society and shareholders), and that, in the Adviser?s opinion, represent above-average long-term investment opportunities for dividend income, dividend growth, and stock price capital appreciation. The ethical principles that the Adviser uses within its fundamental research process to screen investments are more fully described below under ?Values-Based Screening.? The Adviser actively manages the Fund?s portfolio using a long-only investment approach. While the Fund may invest in companies operating in any sector, it generally invests in sectors that the Adviser believes have historically offered attractive dividends and shareholder yields, such as energy, utilities, industrials, technology, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. From time to time, the Adviser may invest a substantial portion of the Fund?s assets in one or more sectors that are not highly correlated with the overall stock market in the Adviser?s judgment. The Fund invests primarily in U.S. companies but may invest in securities of foreign companies. The Fund?s investments in foreign securities may be made either directly or through American Depository Receipts (?ADRs?), or through direct investment in the securities of foreign issuers listed on U.S. exchanges and denominated in U.S. dollars. Although the Fund will invest primarily in common stocks (including ADRs), the Fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts (?REITs?), exchange-listed preferred securities, and energy infrastructure companies (primarily midstream companies) organized as C corporations. The Fund will invest primarily in mid- and large-capitalization companies, which the Fund collectively defines as those with market capitalizations within the range of the Bloomberg US 1000 Value Total Return Index ($765 million to $1.0 trillion as of June 30, 2025). In normal market conditions, the Adviser expects that the Fund will hold less than 10% of its total assets in cash and cash equivalents such as money market funds. Stock selection is driven by the Adviser?s fundamental research and values-based principles. The Adviser seeks to invest in attractively valued securities that, in its opinion, represent above-average long-term investment opportunities or have significant near-term appreciation potential. The Adviser utilizes a fundamental ?bottom-up? analysis to evaluate investments for inclusion in the Fund?s portfolio. This analysis includes financial analysis for determining financial strength and dividend sustainability, qualitative analysis for management assessment, industry positioning, and stakeholder value creation, and valuation analysis to determine risk adjusted return potential with dividends. The portfolio construction process includes attention to diversification and risk management with an overall positioning consistent with specific macro and thematic views of the portfolio manager and investment team. Positions continue to be monitored for consistency with investment case, price targets, and changes in company fundamentals, including values-based criteria. Values-Based Screening. The Adviser uses its proprietary values-based screening methodology to analyze all potential investments for the company?s ability to operate with integrity and to create value for customers, employees, and other stakeholders by reflecting the values described below. The values assessed in the Adviser?s values-based screening process are inspired by the Christian faith and rooted in a biblical worldview. While few companies may reach these ideals in every area of their business, these principles articulate the Adviser?s highest expectations for the companies in which the Fund invests. The Adviser uses its values-based screening processes in connection with other fundamental research processes to establish the Fund?s eligible investment universe. Securities are generally ineligible within the Fund?s portfolio unless the Adviser believes that the values-based screens are met. If the Adviser?s research identifies events and/or business changes suggesting that a portfolio company no longer meets the values-based criteria, the Fund may hold the company?s securities while the Adviser performs additional research, including possible direct engagement with the company to assess values-based practices. The Adviser?s screening process for potential investments does not apply relative weights between values-based factors and financial factors. There is no guarantee that the Adviser will be able to successfully screen out all companies that are inconsistent with the following principles which help to guide the Adviser?s research and investment framework. Specifically, the Adviser seeks to invest in companies that reflect the following values: Respecting the value and freedom of all people: this includes the right to life at all stages and freedom from addictive behaviors caused by gambling, pornography, tobacco, and alcohol. Demonstrating a concern for justice and peace: this includes fair and ethical relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners and avoiding products and services that promote weapons production and proliferation. Promoting family and community: this includes protecting children from violent forms of entertainment and serving low-income communities. Exhibiting responsible management practices: this includes fair dealing with employees, communities, competitors, suppliers, and customers as demonstrated by a company?s record regarding litigation, regulatory actions against the company, and its record of providing products and services that improve the lives of people. Practicing environmental stewardship: this includes practices considered more sustainable than those of industry peers, reduction in environmental impact when compared to previous periods, and/or the use of more efficient and cleaner energy sources. Securities may be sold when the Adviser believes that they no longer represent relatively attractive investment opportunities or when the Adviser believes the underlying company is no longer consistent with the Adviser?s values. The Fund concentrates its investments in the securities of issuers engaged primarily in energy and/or utilities-related industries. The Fund considers an issuer to be engaged primarily in energy or utilities-related industries if such companies derive more than 50% of their revenue from activities within the energy and utilities sectors, as applicable. Show less