Clough Hedged Equity 

CBLS has free rein within the US equity market to establish long and short positions based on the fund advisers 5-11 year outlook for the space. The objective is to provide capital appreciation while minimizing volatility as compared to the broader equity market. Long positions focus on sectors, industries, or specific companies, generally small and midcap stocks, the adviser believes are undervalued or overlooked. Stocks are analyzed for quantitative factors of quality, value, momentum, size and volatility. In addition, fundamental criteria such as: assessment of competitors, suppliers, customers, replacements and ESG attributes are also considered. Short positions are entered on stocks believed to have declining fundamentals such as earnings, revenue or weakening market position compared to competitors. Prior to March 13, 2023, the fund name was Clough Hedged Equity ETF. The fund traded under the name Clough Hedged Equity ETF. On March 04, 2024, CBLS underwent the name change.