Fund Description
Overview
- Invests primarily in stocks of companies in the natural resources industries, including oil, gas, energy, precious metals, paper and other “hard asset” commodities
- Invests in companies around the world regardless of corporate domicile
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks to attain long-term capital appreciation.
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Investment Style
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Management Team
Christopher F. Corapi Portfolio Manager and Director of Fundamental Equity Research Managed Fund since 2009
David Powers, CFA Portfolio Manager Managed Fund since 2007
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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 (12/1975) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+36.88 |
+36.88 |
+2.05 |
+11.83 |
+14.06 |
+7.48 |
1.46% |
1.46% |
| With Sales Charge |
+29.10 |
+29.10 |
+0.06 |
+10.52 |
+13.39 |
+7.30 |
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| As of 12/31/2009 |
YTD |
1 YR |
3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
Inception (12/1975) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+36.88 |
+36.88 |
+2.05 |
+11.83 |
+14.06 |
+7.48 |
1.46% |
1.46% |
| With Sales Charge |
+29.10 |
+29.10 |
+0.06 |
+10.52 |
+13.39 |
+7.30 |
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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 March 1, 2010. The Fund is operating under the contractual expense limits.
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.
Prior to 10/9/06, the Fund employed a materially different investment strategy. The Fund's historical performance prior to such date does not reflect the Fund's current investment strategy.
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. Securities of companies involved in Natural Resources may be subject to additional risks which may affect the returns and be subject to broad price fluctuations. Concentration of its assets in this particular industry may lead to higher price volatility. 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: Commodities Risks; Debt Securities Risks; Market Trends Risks; Non-Diversification Risks; Other Investment Companies Risks; Over-the-Counter Investment Risks; Price Volatility Risks; Inability to Sell Securities 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.