Value Line Funds Competitors

Columbus Macro, LLC is an independent, global asset manager. We specialize in the construction of diversified, risk-managed portfolios with a long-term focus. Our strategies reflect macro cycles, trends, and themes across a broad range of regions and asset classes. Proactive adjustments are made based on significant changes in proprietary leading indicators and market conditions. We seek to preserve and grow client capital by combining empirical rigor with globally-engaged analysis.

Evanson Asset Management (EAM) offers low-cost fixed quarterly retainer fees and specializes in index and passive investment management. EAM derives its investment strategy from Modern Portfolio Theory, and makes use of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), Vanguard, and ETF funds, as well as cash equivalents, maturity laddered bond portfolios and individual securities. EAM is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and manages over $3.5 billion in assets as of Spring 2015. We have pioneered and promoted low fixed quarterly retainer fees since 1995. Typical fees range between $625/quarter and $2000/quarter. Our recommended account minimum is $500,000, although exceptions may be made. EAM has been ranked within the top 100 US advisory firms by Forbes, Bloomberg and Investment News and in January 2015 Bloomberg ranked EAM as #3 out of the top 50 US RIA firms. Rankings are based on growth and assets under management, not returns. We custody assets at Schwab, TDAmeritrade, Fidelity, and Jefferson. EAM is an LLC located in Carmel, California with offices in Monterey, California and Arlington, Virginia. We may be reached at 1-800-624-1015 or (831) 333-2060, or by e-mail at steven@evansonasset.com . An SEC ADV disclosure document and references are available by request.

Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital. The Fund invests approximately 80% of its net assets in securities the income from, which is exempt from federal income tax. The Fund will be able to invest over 20% of its net assets in municipal bonds with an investment rating of Ba/BB or lower, or that are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Fund's investment advisor. It invests in corporate-backed revenue bonds, education revenue bonds, electric revenue bonds, healthcare revenue bonds, lease revenue bonds, local general obligation bonds, pre-refunded/escrowed to maturity bonds, special tax revenue bonds, state general obligation bonds, transportation revenue bonds, and water and sewer revenue bonds. The Fund's investment manager is Delaware Management Company.