DoubleLine Funds for a Rising Rate Environment February 2017

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2 Knee jerk reactions to interest rate movements regardless of the macroeconomic environment result in drastic asset allocation changes. Investors in this situation construct portfolios based on unidirectional interest rate forecasts and end up running a higher risk of incurring losses. At DoubleLine, we believe that actively managed bond funds may mitigate interest rate risk and preserve principal in rising rate environments. Our cardinal mandate is striving to deliver better risk-adjusted returns relative to the respective benchmarks. Risk management is at the core of our investment process. Our teams employ a robust investment approach based on topdown macro analysis combined with bottom-up security selection. We control the risks of our strategies via sector allocations, security selection, overall credit quality and duration of the portfolio, and ongoing monitoring of the portfolio and individual security holdings. We seek to mitigate interest rate risk and preserve principal regardless of the interest rate environment. Investors concerned with interest rate risk should evaluate portfolio duration relative to yield. All other variables being equal, historically a bond fund with shorter portfolio duration and a higher dividend yield has more preserved purchasing power than a bond fund with a longer portfolio duration and lower dividend yield. As of February 28, 2017 Duration Low Duration Bond Fund 1.2 Flexible Income Fund 1.8 Total Return Bond Fund 4.0 Core Fixed Income Fund 5.0 2

3 Advantages of the DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund (DBLSX/DLSNX) Seeks to outperform the BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index with better risk-adjusted returns. Duration range 0 to 3 years. Multi-sector asset allocation fund that can invest in any sector of fixed income. Top down asset allocation combined with bottom-up security selection. Actively-managed duration, credit and sector exposure based upon macro views. Rising Rates - Average Return 10-Year U.S. Treasury Up* September 30, 2011 through February 28, 2017 Rising Rates - Cumulative Return 124 Basis Point Rise in 10-Year UST Yields (Bottom to Top) July 8, 2016 to December 15, % Low Duration Bond Fund (I-Share) BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury 1.93% 0.80% Low Duration Bond Fund (I-Share) 0.57% BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury 1.50% 0.40% 1.00% 0.86% 0.50% 0.47% 0.48% -0.40% 0.14% -0.05% 0.01% 0.16% -0.80% -0.77% -0.50% 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 12-Month *Average Return when 10-Year UST Yield Increases over 1-Month, 3-Month, 6-Month & 12-Month time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results. DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Dec Past performance does not guarantee future results. ( to ) Gross Ratio Quarterly Returns - As of Dec 31, Q2016 Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year I-share (DBLSX) 0.20% 0.03% 2.76% 2.76% 1.80% 2.10% 2.23% 0.44% N-share (DLSNX) 0.18% 0.07% 2.61% 2.61% 1.58% 1.87% 1.99% 0.69% BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury 0.03% -0.43% 0.89% 0.89% 0.68% 0.57% 0.58% Year-to- DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Feb Year-to- Monthly Returns - As of Feb 28, Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year ( to ) I-share (DBLSX) 0.27% 0.66% 3.45% 1.86% 2.04% 2.29% N-share (DLSNX) 0.35% 0.62% 3.30% 1.61% 1.81% 2.05% BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury 0.10% 0.23% 0.39% 0.67% 0.62% 0.60% 1. As of February 28, If a Fund invested in an affiliate Fund sponsored by the Adviser during the period covered by this report the Adviser agreed to not charge a management fee to the Fund in an amount equal to the investment advisory fees paid by the affiliated Fund in respect of the Fund s investment in the affiliated fund to avoid duplicate charge of the investment advisory fees to the investors. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling or by visiting The performance information shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions % SEC 30-Day Yield 1 Gross Net 2 I-share (DBLSX) 2.06% 2.06% N-share (DLSNX) 1.81% 1.82%

4 Advantages of the DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund (DFLEX/DLINX) Seeks to outperform Libor +250 basis points. Duration range -3 to 10 years. Multi-sector asset allocation strategy that can invest in any sector of fixed income. Top down asset allocation combined with bottom-up security selection. Flexible strategy that is actively managed with a goal of protecting capital and generating returns across all interest rate environments. Rising Rates - Average Return 10-Year U.S. Treasury Up April 7, 2014 through February 28, 2017 Rising Rates - Cumulative Return 124 Basis Point Rise in 10-Year UST Yields (Bottom to Top) July 8, 2016 to December 15, % 3.50% Flexible Income Fund (I-Share) 3.60% Flexible Income Fund (I-Share) 1.73% 3.00% 1.60% 2.50% 1.20% 1.50% 1.25% 0.80% 1.00% 0.99% 0.50% 0.25% 0.40% 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 12-Month *Average Return when 10-Year UST Yield Increases over 1-Month, 3-Month, 6-Month & 12-Month time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Gross Net DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund Quarterly Returns - As of Dec 31, 2016 Dec Q2016 Year-to- Date 1-Year ( to ) Ratio Ratio 1 I-share (DFLEX) 0.57% 0.25% 5.48% 5.48% 3.02% 0.89% 0.84% N-share (DLINX) 0.45% 0.09% 5.23% 5.23% 2.74% 1.14% 1.09% LIBOR USD 3 Month 0.08% 0.22% 0.73% 0.73% 0.45% DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund Feb Year-to- Monthly Returns - As of Feb 28, Date 1-Year ( to ) I-share (DFLEX) 0.54% 1.18% 7.91% 3.27% N-share (DLINX) 0.53% 1.15% 7.54% 2.99% LIBOR USD 3 Month 0.09% 0.17% 0.80% 0.48% 1. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through July 31, As of February 28, If a Fund invested in an affiliate Fund sponsored by the Adviser during the period covered by this report the Adviser agreed to not charge a management fee to the Fund in an amount equal to the investment advisory fees paid by the affiliated Fund in respect of the Fund s investment in the affiliated fund to avoid duplicate charge of the investment advisory fees to the investors. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling or by visiting The performance information shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. 4 SEC 30-Day Yield 2 Gross Net 3 I-share (DFLEX) 2.90% 2.93% N-share (DLINX) 2.65% 2.68%

5 Advantages of the DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund (DBLTX/DLTNX) Seeks to outperform the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index with better risk-adjusted returns. Duration range 1 to 8 years, has historically been shorter than the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Like the benchmark, we mimic the 2 / 3 government credit and 1 / 3 credit structure. Actively-managed duration, credit and sector exposure based upon macro views. Rising Rates - Average Return 10-Year U.S. Treasury Up April 30, 2010 through February 28, 2017 Rising Rates - Cumulative Return 124 Basis Point Rise in 10-Year UST Yields (Bottom to Top) July 8, 2016 to December 15, % 2.50% Total Return Bond Fund (I-Share) Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 2.82% Total Return Bond Fund (I-Share) Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 1.50% 1.77% -1.00% 1.00% 0.50% 0.09% 0.53% 0.52% % -2.17% -0.50% -1.00% -0.26% -0.56% -0.34% 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 12-Month *Average Return when 10-Year UST Yield Increases over 1-Month, 3-Month, 6-Month & 12-Month time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results % -5.00% -4.28% Past performance does not guarantee future results. DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Dec ( to ) Gross Ratio Quarterly Returns - As of Dec 31, Q2016 Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year I-share (DBLTX) 0.04% -1.83% 2.17% 2.17% 3.72% 4.03% 6.77% 0.47% N-share (DLTNX) 0.02% -1.80% 1.92% 1.92% 3.46% 3.79% 6.52% 0.72% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 0.14% -2.98% 2.65% 2.65% 3.03% 2.23% 3.58% Year-to- DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Feb Year-to- Monthly Returns - As of Feb 28, Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year ( to ) SEC 30-Day Yield 1 Gross Net 2 I-share (DBLTX) 0.48% 0.81% 1.37% 3.13% 3.68% 6.73% I-share (DBLTX) 2.06% 2.06% N-share (DLTNX) 0.46% 0.67% 1.11% 2.85% 3.43% 6.47% N-share (DLTNX) 1.81% 1.82% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 0.67% 0.87% 1.42% 2.64% 2.24% 3.63% 1. As of February 28, If a Fund invested in an affiliate Fund sponsored by the Adviser during the period covered by this report the Adviser agreed to not charge a management fee to the Fund in an amount equal to the investment advisory fees paid by the affiliated Fund in respect of the Fund s investment in the affiliated fund to avoid duplicate charge of the investment advisory fees to the investors. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling or by visiting The performance information shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. 5

6 Advantages of the DoubleLine Core Fixed Income Fund (DBLFX/DLFNX) Seeks to outperform the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index with better risk-adjusted returns. Duration range 2 to 8 years. Top-down asset allocation combined with bottom-up security selection. Multi-sector asset allocation strategy that can invest in several sectors of fixed income. Actively-managed duration, credit and sector exposure based upon macro views. Rising Rates - Average Return 10-Year U.S. Treasury Up June 1, 2010 through February 28, 2017 Rising Rates - Cumulative Return 124 Basis Point Rise in 10-Year UST Yields (Bottom to Top) July 8, 2016 to December 15, % Core Fixed Income Fund (I-Share) Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 2.07% Core Fixed Income Fund (I-Share) Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 1.50% -1.00% 1.00% 0.50% -0.50% -0.01% -0.26% 0.19% -0.56% 1.05% -0.34% 0.52% -1.00% 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 12-Month *Average Return when 10-Year UST Yield Increases over 1-Month, 3-Month, 6-Month & 12-Month time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results % -4.00% -5.00% -2.87% -4.28% Past performance does not guarantee future results. DoubleLine Core Fixed Income Fund Dec ( to ) Gross Ratio Quarterly Returns - As of Dec 31, Q2016 Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year I-share (DBLFX) 0.23% -2.36% 4.11% 4.11% 3.84% 3.65% 5.62% 0.48% N-share (DLFNX) 0.21% -2.42% 3.76% 3.76% 3.55% 3.40% 5.36% 0.73% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 0.14% -2.98% 2.65% 2.65% 3.03% 2.23% 3.28% Year-to- DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Feb Year-to- Monthly Returns - As of Feb 28, Date 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year ( to ) I-share (DBLFX) 0.59% 1.18% 3.97% 3.40% 3.49% 5.67% N-share (DLFNX) 0.66% 1.23% 3.81% 3.15% 3.23% 5.42% SEC 30-Day Yield 1 Gross Net 2 I-share (DBLFX) 3.02% 3.07% N-share (DLFNX) 2.78% 2.82% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index 0.67% 0.87% 1.42% 2.64% 2.24% 3.33% 1. As of February 28, If a Fund invested in an affiliate Fund sponsored by the Adviser during the period covered by this report the Adviser agreed to not charge a management fee to the Fund in an amount equal to the investment advisory fees paid by the affiliated Fund in respect of the Fund s investment in the affiliated fund to avoid duplicate charge of the investment advisory fees to the investors. Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling or by visiting The performance information shown assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. 6

7 Disclosure The Funds investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The statutory prospectus and summary prospectus (if available) contains this and other important information about the Funds, and it may be obtained by calling 1 (877) / 1 (877) DLINE11, or visiting Read it carefully before investing. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Investments in Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of such as credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. The Funds may use certain types of investment derivatives. Derivatives involve risks different from, and in certain cases, greater than the risks presented by more traditional investments. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risk such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. The Funds may also invest in securities related to real estate, which may decline in value as a result of factors affecting the real estate industry The Core Fixed Income Fund invests in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The Flexible Income Fund may use leverage which may cause the effect of an increase or decrease in the value of the portfolio securities to be magnified and the fund to be more volatile than if leverage was not used. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not forecasts and should not be considered investment advice. While the Funds are no-load, management fees and other expenses still apply. Please refer to the prospectus for further details. Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Investors must consult their tax or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation. Neither the fund nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice. DoubleLine Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. 7

8 Disclosure Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index - An index that represents securities that are SEC-registered, taxable, and dollar denominated. The index covers the US investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific indices that are calculated and reported on a regular basis. BofA/Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index - An unmanaged index that tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of at least one years and less than three years. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. Basis Point - A basis point is a unit that is equal to 1/100th of 1%, and is used to denote the change in a financial instrument. 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