The Curse of Inflation
When there are multiple potential sources of inflation, several investment vehicles may be deployed
Before investing, carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are in the prospectus and a summary prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on this website. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
The FlexShares ETFs, registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, not affiliated with Northern Trust. The Northern Trust ETFs, registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, not affiliated with Northern Trust. FlexShares ETFs, and Northern Trust ETFs, (the “Funds”), are managed by Northern Trust Investments, Inc.
All investments are subject to numerous risks, including possible loss of principal. Fund returns may not match the return of the respective indexes. The Funds are subject to the following principal risks: asset class; authorized participant; calculation methodology; commodity; concentration; counterparty; currency; derivatives; dividend; emerging markets; Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG); equity securities; financial sector; fluctuation of yield and principal payment risk; foreign securities; fund termination risk; geographic; high portfolio turnover; income; industry concentration; inflation; infrastructure-related companies; interest rate; issuer; liquidity; large cap; management; market; market trading; mid cap stock; MLP; momentum; municipal investment risk; municipal market volatility risk; natural resources; new funds; non-diversification; passive investment; privatization; securities lending; small cap stock; tax liability risk; tracking error; value investing; and volatility risk. A full description of risks is in the prospectus.
Individual investors should contact their financial advisor or broker dealer representative for more information on the Funds.
Investment Products and Services are:
NOT FDIC INSURED, MAY LOSE VALUE, NO BANK GUARANTEE
All registered investment companies are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year-end regardless of performance. Trading ETFs will also generate tax consequences and transaction expenses. The information provided is not intended to be tax advice. Tax consequences of dividend distributions may vary by individual taxpayer.