The COLOTRUST Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the formation of a new investment product, COLOTRUST EDGE. Through collaboration, the Board of Trustees and Public Trust Advisors have worked diligently to create this new investment product for you. For the past thirty-five years, Colorado local governments have come to enjoy two COLOTRUST stable $1.00 Net Asset Value (NAV) portfolios. Now, COLOTRUST is excited to provide its Participants with a new investment option that seeks to offer an enhanced rate of return through the investment in securities with a maturity range beyond that of current liquidity options, PRIME and PLUS+.

COLOTRUST is the only local government investment pool in Colorado that hosts an annual election for the members of the Board of Trustees to promote transparency, creating a dynamic of accountability and fostering an environment that is uniquely responsive to Participant needs. Given the unprecedented low interest rate conditions at hand, the Board set out to develop a portfolio that complemented the daily liquidity of existing PRIME and PLUS+ portfolios. The Board is proud to offer EDGE as an additional option for local governments interested in further  expanding their investment management strategy.

The objective of COLOTRUST EDGE is to provide Participants the opportunity to earn a higher rate of return on their investments by investing farther out on the yield curve. EDGE is designed for investors with slightly longer investment horizons and the ability to tolerate a higher risk profile. Stable $1.00 NAV portfolios generally require a weighted average maturity (WAM) of 60 days or less and a weighted average life (WAL) of 120 days or less; because enhanced cash funds incorporate longer-dated securities to generate a higher rate of return, they generally are managed to a variable NAV per share (often represented by $2.00 or $10.00 per share).

COLOTRUST EDGE is rated ‘AAAf/S1’ by FitchRatings which generally speaks to the overall credit quality of the portfolio’s holdings. The ‘AAAf’ rating is Fitch’s opinion on the overall credit profile within a fixed-income fund/portfolio and indicates the highest underlying credit quality of the pool’s investments. The ‘S1’ volatility rating is Fitch’s opinion on the relative sensitivity of a portfolio’s total return and/or net asset value to assumed changes in credit spreads and interest rates. The ‘S1’ volatility rating indicates that the fund possesses a low sensitivity to market risks.

COLOTRUST is proud to offer EDGE to Participants and all Colorado local governments and looks forward to serving them with the same reliable customer service expereince that they have come to expect. We are pleased to offer three investment options that are designed to complement each other, seeking to create a comprehensive investment program for your funds.

Investment involves risk including the possible loss of principal. No assurance can be given that the performance objectives of a given strategy will be achieved. All comments and discussions presented are purely based on opinion and assumptions, not fact. These assumptions may or may not be correct based on foreseen and unforeseen events. The information presented should not be used in making any investment decisions. This material is not a recommendation to buy, sell, implement, or change any securities or investment strategy, function, or process. Any financial and/or investment decision should be made only after considerable research, consideration, and involvement with an experienced professional engaged for the specific purpose. Investment involves risk including the possible loss of principal. No assurance can be given that the performance objectives of a given strategy will be achieved. COLOTRUST is not a bank. An investment in COLOTRUST is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although COLOTRUST PLUS+ and COLOTRUST PRIME seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so. For risks associated with investing in prime-style, government-style, and enhanced cash-style local government investment pools, please click here. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any financial and/or investment decision may incur losses. For a full description on rating methodology, please visit www.fitchratings.com.