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Three Weeks, Seven ETFs: Horizon Completes Wave of New Fund Launches with Two More Actively Managed Funds

1. Horizon launched the QGRD ETF focusing on the Nasdaq-100 Index. 2. QGRD aims for capital appreciation while managing downside risk actively. 3. Horizon’s ETF lineup has grown to nine offerings in six months. 4. The fund supports customized strategies for various client goals. 5. QGRD targets growth in emerging technologies with a risk-aware approach.

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Why Bullish?

The launch of QGRD meets demand for risk-managed exposure to high-growth sectors. Historically, ETFs targeting high-growth indices like the Nasdaq-100 have seen popularity and increased investment inflows, supporting price appreciation.

How important is it?

The QGRD ETF's introduction is likely to attract investors looking for tech exposure, thus influencing demand and price. Given the current growth trends in technology sectors, this ETF aligns well with market interests.

Why Short Term?

The immediate market response to the launch may drive interest and inflows, affecting QGRD’s price in the short term. Previous ETF launches led to short-term positive performances driven by investor sentiment.

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Nasdaq 100 Defined Risk ETF and Digital Frontier ETF latest additions to ETF lineup as Horizon continues to provide advisors with more ways to put firm’s goals-based approaches to work CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon, a provider of highly customized investment and technology solutions designed to fuel the growth of financial advisors, is concluding a three-week run that saw the firm debut seven new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).“We’re proud of today’s launch — but even more proud to offer advisors greater flexibility to build customized solutions that address today’s toughest portfolio construction challenges," John Drahzal, President & CEO of Horizon.Share Launching today are: Horizon Nasdaq 100 Defined Risk ETF (QGRD): Seeks to provide exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index while actively managing downside risk through a disciplined options overlay. The fund aims to provide both capital appreciation and capital preservation. Horizon Digital Frontier ETF (YNOT): Aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies operating in the digital and technology sectors. The fund seeks to identify and hold the securities of firms at the forefront of digital innovation and transformation. Since launching with two funds in January, Horizon’s ETF lineup expanded to include 9 total offerings. The funds are all actively managed and designed to serve as key portfolio building blocks, offering flexible, outcome-oriented strategies that align with a client’s unique goals, whether they’re focused on building wealth, preserving assets, or preparing for retirement. “QGRD and YNOT offer growth exposure in the digital space - providing an exciting opportunity to engage with rapidly evolving emerging technologies with a risk-aware approach,” said Horizon’s Head of ETFs, Clark Allen, CFA®, CPA, CAIA®. “These strategies enable advisors to take a differentiated approach to applying our goals-based methodology while helping their clients pursue growth objectives across a range of risk tolerances.” “In six months, we’ve developed a suite of ETF solutions that cover a wide range of strategies while maintaining our goals-based framework,” said John Drahzal, President & CEO of Horizon. “At Horizon, we don’t build products for products’ sake. We’re proud of today’s launch — but even more proud to offer advisors greater flexibility to build customized solutions that address today’s toughest portfolio construction challenges.” For more information on Horizon’s ETF lineup, please click here. About Horizon Horizon is an industry-recognized firm that provides modern goals-based solutions to empower financial advisors to help their clients reach their financial goals. More than an investment firm, Horizon helps fuel the growth of advisory practices by offering deep expertise, proprietary technology, and customized support. Sitting at the intersection of financial technology, wealth management, and investment solutions, Horizon’s unique approach enables advisors to transform their practices and focus on what matters most: building meaningful relationships and guiding clients toward their financial goals. Horizon has advisor clients across the country and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit https://horizonmutualfunds.com/index. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus with this and other information about the fund, please click here. or call 866-371-2399. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. There is no assurance that the fund will meet its objective. Investments in securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time, and the Fund’s investments may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or to individual fund holdings. The value of investments in fixed income securities and securities in which the underlying investments are fixed income securities are expected to fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Investments in options involve risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities, including leverage risk, tracking risk and, in the case of over the counter options, counterparty default risk. Option positions may expire worthless exposing the Fund to potentially significant losses. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Horizon ETFs are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

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