AXS Investments Named Best '40 Act Fund Finalist as a 4-Category Fund Finalist in 2022 Annual HFM Performance Awards

Firm's alternative investment funds selected on time-tested performance, innovation and unique access for the broader investing public

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXS Investments, a leading asset manager providing access to alternative investments for growth, income and diversification, today announced that three of its funds have been named finalist in four categories in the industry's 2022 HFM US Performance Awards:

• Best '40 Act Fund - AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund (EQCHX)
• Best Quantitative Strategy Under $1B - AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund (EQCHX)
• Best Merger Arbitrage Fund - AXS Merger Fund (GAKIX)
• Best ESG Fund - AXS Change Finance ESG ETF (CHGX)

The HFM US performance awards are the most prestigious hedge fund awards ceremony in North America, recognizing excellence among hedge funds, CTAs and funds of hedge funds within the US. Award criteria includes a track record of outstanding returns and excellent performance and growth over the past 12 months. The judging panel is comprised of leading CIOs, senior directors, and managing directors from allocators and investors.

"We are honored and grateful to be named to the shortlist in four highly competitive categories in this year's HFM US Performance Awards, particularly in a year when alternatives have garnered increasing attention from investors due to their ability to provide a unique return stream to complement their portfolios," said Greg Bassuk, CEO of AXS Investments. "We wish all the nominees the best of luck, and we're excited to continue furthering our mission at AXS, offering innovative funds that can benefit portfolios by being complementary tools to traditional exposures like stocks and bonds."

AXS Investments is a leading alternative investment manager providing a diversified family of alternative investments for growth, income and diversification. The firm empowers investors to diversify their portfolios with investments previously available only to the largest institutional and high net worth investors. The investor-friendly AXS funds are time-tested, liquid, transparent and managed by high pedigreed portfolio managers with long and strong track records. For more information, visit www.axsinvestments.com.

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