Investors traditionally put up with creating a portfolio of stocks and bonds only to rarely catch a glimpse of the investment opportunities beyond. In a globalized world of various asset classes, today, the opportunities to generate returns have become abundant. The DWS Alternative Asset Allocation Plus Fund maintains allocation across alternative or non-traditional assets to deliver higher returns with lower volatility.

The Paradigm Value Fund uses a rigorous in-house research process to search for companies that meets its investment criteria and builds a balanced portfolio to minimize company, industry, and market risk. The Fund has historically outperformed its benchmark with lower volatility.

The Schroder Total Return Fixed Income Fund takes advantage of the global breadth of the organization with its network of experts located in the U.S., Asia and Europe. This global team of dedicated professionals provides a deeper insight into the interconnected world of bond markets to identify opportunities for the Fund in bonds issued by governments, agencies, or corporations, including high yield issuers.

The American Independence Stock Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund portfolio manager, Jeff Miller, likes to invest in businesses with good long-term histories which are temporarily out-of favor.