Alpha Architect US Equity 2 

AAEQ is the second broad U.S. equity fund offered by this issuer. Both it and its predecessor were established through a 351 exchange, a mechanism that permits initial investors to convert their taxable assets into shares of this wide-ranging U.S. stock fund. The portfolio may comprise individual equities or exchange-traded funds, employing diverse strategies such as hedging, buffering, long/short positions, or options. A distinctive secondary strategy involves systematic dividend timing: the fund may divest holdings expected to pay dividends before their record date. The purpose of this maneuver is to exploit pricing discrepancies and potentially lower tax liabilities, though it could lead to reduced yield and higher trading expenses. Options contracts might be employed to supplement equity exposure for enhanced efficiency. The investment universe for the fund is re-evaluated annually, and an active trading approach may lead to elevated transaction costs.