LoCorr Funds open-end and exchange-traded products are costlier than similarly distributed funds at other highly-rated asset managers, on average in the second most expensive quintile of category peers. The higher expense profile contributes negatively to the firm's overall stewardship rating and creates a larger performance hurdle. LoCorr Funds fails to showcase longevity across its product shelf, as evidenced by its five-year success ratio. Over this time period, only 20% of its roster has been able to both survive and beat its respective category median. A low success ratio indicates poor performance and raises questions about a firm’s discipline around investment strategy and product development. LoCorr Funds has had high portfolio management turnover over the past five years compared with peers, detracting from its rating, as long-term stability tends to go together with positive results.
In an increasingly competitive industry, LoCorr Funds falls behind on a number of key metrics, resulting in a Below Average Parent Pillar rating.