Note: Effective February 7, 2009, the ING Financial Services and the ING Fundamental Research Fund merged into the ING Growth and Income Fund.
Fund Description
Overview
- Invests primarily in U.S. large-cap stocks believed to have significant
potential for capital appreciation or income growth or both
- Looks to strategically invest in small and mid-sized companies and
foreign issuers
- Disciplined investment process that utilizes quantitative and
fundamental analysis
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income.
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Investment Style
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Management Team
Christopher F. Corapi CIO, Equities Managed Fund since 2006
Pavel Vaynshtok, CFA Portfolio Manager and Director of Quantitative Research Managed Fund since 2009
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Most Recent Month-End
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Most Recent Quarter-End
| As of 12/31/2009 |
YTD |
1 YR |
3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
Inception (04/1994) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+27.76 |
+27.76 |
-4.88 |
+1.56 |
-2.11 |
+5.72 |
1.25% |
1.08% |
| With Sales Charge |
+20.40 |
+20.40 |
-6.74 |
+0.37 |
-2.69 |
+5.32 |
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| As of 12/31/2009 |
YTD |
1 YR |
3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
Inception (04/1994) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+27.76 |
+27.76 |
-4.88 |
+1.56 |
-2.11 |
+5.72 |
1.25% |
1.08% |
| With Sales Charge |
+20.40 |
+20.40 |
-6.74 |
+0.37 |
-2.69 |
+5.32 |
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* Return calculations for the period beginning April 2, 2001 through June 30, 2002, reflect no deduction of a front-end sales charge. Return calculations for the period beginning July 1, 2002 through October 10, 2004, reflect the deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 4.75%. Effective, October 11, 2004, return calculations with a starting date on or after October 11, 2004 are based on a 2.50% sales charge.
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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 October 1, 2010. 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.
Principal Risks
All investing involves risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainties of rates of return and yield inherent in investing. Securities of Mid-Sized Companies may entail greater volatility and less liquidity than larger companies. Convertible Securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than convertible securities with shorter maturities. Foreign Investing does pose special risks including currency fluctuation, economic and political risks not found in investments that are solely domestic. 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: Market Trends Risks; Other Investment Companies Risks; Price Volatility Risks; Securities Lending Risks; and Portfolio Turnover Risks. Investors should consult the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed discussion of the Fund's risks.