Hennessy Funds Receives Six 2017 MFEA STAR Awards, Including Best Overall Advisor Communications

NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy Funds announced that it has received six 2017 STAR Awards for excellence in mutual fund marketing and communications. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Hennessy Funds has been honored by the Mutual Fund Education Alliance (MFEA) and brings the total number of STAR Awards received to 30. The STAR Awards are presented annually by the MFEA, a national mutual fund industry trade association, and the awards have become a prestigious recognition of companies in the fund industry who excel in marketing, education and communications.

Hennessy Funds received awards for their thought leadership white papers, investment ideas, videos, sector investing commentaries and email marketing. The firm was also recognized for the best "Overall Advisor Communications" among companies with assets under management of below $10 billion.

"We are pleased to again be recognized by the MFEA, and we are particularly proud because STAR Award entries are judged by our mutual fund marketing peers," said Neil Hennessy, President and Chief Investment Officer of Hennessy Funds. "We understand the importance of keeping our clients educated and informed, so we are thrilled to be honored for our efforts in doing so," he added.

About Hennessy Funds
Hennessy Funds offers a wide range of domestic equity, sector, specialty, and multi-asset investment products. Hennessy is committed to its consistent and repeatable investment process, combining time-tested stock selection strategies with a highly disciplined, team-managed approach and to providing superior service to shareholders.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other important information can be found in the Funds' summary and statutory prospectuses. To obtain a free prospectus, please call 800.966.4354 or visit hennessyfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.  

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

The Hennessy Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC, Distributor.

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