ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS, Inc. (“DSS” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: DSS), a multinational company operating business segments in blockchain security, direct marketing, healthcare, consumer packaging, real estate, renewable energy, and securitized digital assets, today announced the launch of DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds.
DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds is a suite of mutual funds managed by DSS Wealth Management, Inc. that expects to expand into numerous investment platforms including additional mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, unit investment trusts, and closed-end funds. DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds currently consists of four mutual funds: The DSS AmericaFirst Income Trends Fund (Nasdaq: AFPAX; AFPUX; AFPIX), DSS AmericaFirst Defensive Growth Fund (Nasdaq: DGQAX; DGQUX; DGQIX), DSS AmericaFirst Risk-On Risk-Off Fund (Nasdaq: ABRFX; ABRUX; ABRWX), and DSS AmericaFirst Large Cap Buyback Fund (Nasdaq: SBQAX; SBQUX; SBQIX). The funds seek to outperform their respective benchmark indices by applying a quantitative rules-based approach to security selection.
“Our funds are deploying groundbreaking technologies to provide investors access to innovative quantitative investment opportunities,” stated Frank D. Heuszel, CEO of DSS. “We see substantial growth opportunities in each of these platforms as we capitalize on building and expanding upon an established distribution infrastructure.”
DSS American Quantitative Funds was established through the shareholder approval of DSS Wealth Management as the registered investment advisor (“RIA”) to all the funds within the AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds Trust (“Trust”). In September of 2021, with the approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees and its shareholders DSS Securities. Inc. (“DSSS”) became the new RIA to the Trust. Upon the completion of the transfer, the Trust was renamed the DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Trust. DSSS, in its role as RIA, earns fees for each fund calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets.
About DSS, Inc.
DSS is a multinational company operating business segments in blockchain security, direct marketing, healthcare, consumer packaging, real estate, renewable energy, and securitized digital assets. Its business model is based on a distribution sharing system in which shareholders receive shares in its subsidiaries as DSS strategically unlocks value through IPO spin offs. Under new leadership since 2019, DSS has built the necessary foundation for sustainable growth through the acquisition and formation of a diversified portfolio of companies positioned to drive profitability in five high-growth sectors. These companies offer innovative, flexible, and real-world solutions that not only meet customer needs, but create sustainable value and opportunity for transformation.
For more information on DSS visit http://www.dsssecure.com.
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