Guggenheim Funds Teams with Dorsey Wright to Develop Series of Unit Investment Trust Reports

Exclusive partnership marks first time third-party UIT research is available to financial advisors

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. (“Guggenheim Funds”) has commissioned Dorsey Wright & Associates (“DWA”) to develop a robust set of reports focusing on unit investment trusts (UITs), marking the first time a third-party research provider will cover the asset class. The inaugural report, titled Guggenheim Funds UIT Report was released today and is available to financial advisors immediately via their DWA subscription.

“Advisors already have access to a breadth of research focused on ETFs, mutual funds and other asset classes, yet there are no other third-party resources focused on UITs,” said Tom Dorsey, President of Dorsey Wright. “We are thrilled to partner with Guggenheim Funds to bring Dorsey Wright’s unique research methodology into the UIT space.”

Through its exclusive relationship with Guggenheim Funds, DWA will produce a variety of UIT resources for advisors, including: weekly UIT reports, original UIT commentary, as well as evaluation tools analyzing the underlying holdings of UIT from DWA's unique Point & Figure perspective.

“At Guggenheim Funds we’re continually looking for opportunities to empower advisors with the tools and education necessary to best serve their clients,” said Steven A. Baffico, Senior Managing Director and Head of U.S. Retail Distribution for Guggenheim Funds. “Together with Dorsey Wright we are helping bring institutionalization to the UIT industry by providing the advisor community with resources that have never before been available.”

–Guggenheim Funds, along with Dorsey Wright will be sponsoring a webinar for advisors to learn more about this product on Monday, April 11th. Other educational events include seminars with the first slated to be held in Washington, DC on Tuesday, April 19th. For more information on this upcoming advisor webinar, visit http://www.guggenheimfunds.com/uit.

Dorsey Wright & Associates was founded in 1987 and is a world leader in supplying technical research services that adhere to the relationship between supply and demand to the financial services industry and individuals. DWA strives to supply the resources, technology and support necessary for a financial advisor, money manager or individual investor to become a true craftsman in investing. The firm also provides professional money management services and acts in an Advisory / Sub-Advisory role to mutual funds and providers of exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as operating the AllETF website. More information can be found by visiting www.dorseywright.com.

Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc.offers strategic investment solutions for financial advisors and their valued clients. As an innovator in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), unit investment trusts (UITs) and closed-end funds (CEFs), Guggenheim Funds often leads its peers with creative investment strategy solutions. Guggenheim Funds and its affiliates provide supervision, management or servicing of assets with a commitment to consistently delivering exceptional service. Guggenheim Funds is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC, a global, diversified financial services firm with more than $100 billion in assets under supervision. Guggenheim Partners, through its affiliates, provides investment management, investment advisory, insurance, investment banking, and capital markets services. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and New York with a global network of offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc., serves as the Fund’s investment adviser.

The Point & Figure analysis, models and resulting rankings, including any information, data or commentary are created and provided solely by Dorsey, Wright & Associates.

There are risks associated with investing, including the entire loss of principal you invest. There can be no assurance that any fund will achieve its investments objective.

Unit Investment Trusts (“UITs”) are fixed and not actively managed. An investment in a fixed portfolio should be made with an understanding of the risks involved with owning various types of investments. Industry predictions may not materialize and securities selected for a trust may not participate in overall industry growth, if any. There is no guarantee that the portfolio will achieve its investment objective. Units, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.

UITs are part of a long-term strategy, and investors should consider their ability to invest in successive portfolios, if available, at the applicable sales charge. There are tax consequences associated with an investment from one series to the next. Investors should consult their tax advisor to determine tax consequences associated with an investment from one portfolio to the next. Consult an attorney or tax advisor regarding tax consequences associated with the purchase or sale of units. Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. does not offer tax advice.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and ongoing expenses of any UIT carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other relevant information. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, visit www.guggenheimfunds.com or Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc.2455 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532, 800-345-7999.

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