ING Index Plus International Equity Fund - Class A

Fund Description

Overview

  • Attempts to effectively match the composition of the MSCI EAFE Index, but may exclude or underweight stocks expected to perform below the sector/industry screen
  • Offers the potential to add value to the benchmark with only a modest increase in active risk
  • May be an attractive "core" in a core/satellite strategy

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East Index (“MSCI EAFE® Index”), while maintaining a market level of risk.

Daily Prices as of 02/08/2010

Net Asset Value (NAV)$7.34
% Change-0.81
$ Change-0.06
Public Offering Price (POP)$7.79
YTD Return-8.14%

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Fund Facts

Ticker SymbolIFIAX
CUSIP44980Q765
Inception DateDec 21, 2005
Dividends PaidAnnually
Min. Initial Investment$1,000

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Management Team

Martin Jansen
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2006

Carl Ghielen
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2006

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Average Annual Total Returns %

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As of 12/31/2009 YTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR Inception
(12/2005)
Gross
Exp.
Net
Exp.
1
Net Asset Value +30.84 +30.84 -7.41 -0.42 1.73% 1.3%
With Sales Charge +23.31 +23.31 -9.21 -1.87    

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Current Maximum Sales Charge: 5.75%

1 The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit expenses of the Fund. This expense limitation agreement excludes interest, taxes, brokerage, and extraordinary expenses and is subject to possible recoupment. Please see the Fund's prospectus for more information. The expense limits will continue through at least March 1, 2011. Expenses are being waived to the contractual cap.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

SEC fund returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions and include a sales charge. Net Asset Value fund returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Total return for less than one year is not annualized. Results would have been less favorable if the sales charge were included.

It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.

Principal Risks

All investing involves risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainties of rates of return and yield inherent in investing. Foreign Investing does pose special risks including currency fluctuation, economic and political risks not found in investments that are solely domestic. Emerging Market stocks may be especially volatile. Investing in stocks of Small- and Mid-Sized Companies may entail greater volatility and less liquidity than larger companies. The Fund may use Derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. Other risks of the Fund include but are not limited to: Convertible Securities Risks; Other Investment Companies Risks; Price Volatility Risks; Inability to Sell Securities Risks; Portfolio Turnover Risks; and Securities Lending Risks. Investors should consult the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed discussion of the Fund's risks.