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Aristotle
Aristotle/Saul

Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund

(Formerly Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund)

Seeks high, long-term capital appreciation.

Class A
POEAX
Class C
POCEX
ria
Class I-2
POEDX

Morningstar Medalist RatingTM  (Class I)

Analyst Driven: 100%  I  Data Availability: 100%
Analyst Driven: 100%
Data Availability: 100%
Medalist Rating as of September 25, 2025

Morningstar Medalist RatingTM  (Class I)

Analyst Driven: 100%  I  Data Availability: 100%
Analyst Driven: 100%
Data Availability: 100%
Medalist Rating as of September 25, 2025

Morningstar Ratings (Class I-2) based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/26

Overall Rating:
Out of 203 Bank Loan Funds
3-Year Rating
Out of 203 Bank Loan Funds
5-Year Rating
Out of 192 Bank Loan Funds
10-Year Rating
Out of 165 Bank Loan Funds

Morningstar Ratings (Class I) based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/26

Overall Rating:
Out of 525 Short-Term Bond funds
3-Year Rating
Out of 525 Short-Term Bond funds
5-Year Rating
Out of 496 Short-Term Bond funds
10-Year Rating
Out of 379 Short-Term Bond funds

Morningstar Ratings (Class I-2) based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/26

Overall Rating:
Out of 496 Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds
3-Year Rating
Out of 496 Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds
5-Year Rating
Out of 455 Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds
10-Year Rating
Out of 355 Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds

Morningstar Ratings (Class I-2) based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/26

Overall Rating:
Out of 339 Multisector Bond funds
3-Year Rating
Out of 339 Multisector Bond funds
5-Year Rating
Out of 305 Multisector Bond funds
10-Year Rating
Out of 216 Multisector Bond funds

Morningstar Ratings (Class I-2) based on risk-adjusted returns as of 3/31/26

Overall Rating:
Out of 417 Intermediate Core Bond funds
3-Year Rating
Out of 417 Intermediate Core Bond funds
5-Year Rating
Out of 377 Intermediate Core Bond funds
10-Year Rating
N/A

INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Fund Snapshot

One-Step Diversification

The fund follows a rigorous process to invest across global asset classes. This diversified approach has the potential to deliver consistent performance through most market regimes and makes it a core component of meeting your financial goals.

A Principled Solution

Our investment philosophy is put into practice through three principles: maintaining a long-term focus, following facts not feelings, and avoiding market timing.

Aggressive Strategy

The fund’s exposure to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges: 0–15% debt and 85–100% equity.

Investment Management

Aristotle Investment Services, LLC is the manager of Aristotle Funds' Multi-Asset Funds. It relies on three core principles to guide its investment decisions: a balanced process, an integrated team, and a diversified approach. Through these principles, it provides one-step diversification solutions for a range of investor needs and objectives.
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC is the manager of Aristotle Funds' Multi-Asset Funds. It relies on three core principles to guide its investment decisions: a balanced process, an integrated team, and a diversified approach. Through these principles, it provides one-step diversification solutions for a range of investor needs and objectives.
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC is the manager of Aristotle Funds' Multi-Asset Funds. It relies on three core principles to guide its investment decisions: a balanced process, an integrated team, and a diversified approach. Through these principles, it provides one-step diversification solutions for a range of investor needs and objectives.
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC is the manager of Aristotle Funds' Multi-Asset Funds. It relies on three core principles to guide its investment decisions: a balanced process, an integrated team, and a diversified approach. Through these principles, it provides one-step diversification solutions for a range of investor needs and objectives.
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC is the manager of Aristotle Funds' Multi-Asset Funds. It relies on three core principles to guide its investment decisions: a balanced process, an integrated team, and a diversified approach. Through these principles, it provides one-step diversification solutions for a range of investor needs and objectives.
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA
30 years of investment experience
Carleton J. Muench, CFA
26 years of investment experience
Samuel S. Park,
25 years of investment experience
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA
12 years of investment experience
Sub-adviser: Pacific Life Fund Advisors, LLC
Investment Adviser: Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
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