Before investing in mutual
funds, please read the following important information.
1. Past performance is no indication
of future results.
Historical performance does not promise the same results in
the future. As market conditions change, the value of your mutual
fund will change as well. As a result, when you redeem your
shares, your investment may be worth more or less than your
original cost.
2. The prospectus.
Before you invest in any mutual fund please request a copy of
the fund's prospectus. The prospectus contains information on
a fund's objectives and strategies, risks and expenses. review
the prospectus prior to making your investment to assure yourself
that investing in the mutual fund is appropriate for your goals
and risk tolerance.
3. Sources believed to be reliable.
The information which follows is believed to have come from
reliable sources, however, we cannot guarantee its completeness
or suitability for any purpose.
4. Tax issues.
An investment in a mutual fund may result in your receipt of
taxable dividends, capital gains and return of capital. The
mutual fund in which you invest may be subject to dividend reallocation
in which the mutual fund, after it's year end, may reallocate
a certain percentage of dividends already paid. We suggest that
you consult your tax advisor to discuss the appropriate tax
treatment, if any, on your mutual fund transactions.
5. Fund registration.
Not all funds are registered for sale in all states. Please
contact your mutual fund representative should you have any
questions about the availability of specific mutual funds in
your state. In addition, not all securities, products and services
described here are available outside of the United States. The
information contained in these pages is not an offer to sell
or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, products
or services mentioned here, and no offers or sales will be made
in jurisdictions in which the offer and sale of these securities,
products and services is not qualified or otherwise exempt from
regulation.
6. Special risks of international
investing.
Some funds invest in international securities, which can involve
different risks than U.S. investments. The risks include political
and economic instability, changing currency exchange rates,
foreign taxes and differences in financial accounting standards,
You should pay attention to these risks if you're considering
investing in an international or global fund.
7. Indices are unmanaged.
Indices are unmanaged and do not reflect the payment of advisory
fees and other expenses associated with an investment in a fund.
Investors cannot directly invest in an index.
8. Money market fund. $1 share price.
Money market funds are managed to maintain a stable $1 share
price. Investments in these funds are neither insured nor guaranteed
by the U.S. Government, and there can be no assurance that the
funds will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1
per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the
fund.
Important Notice:
Performance data for the Mutual Fund Mall is provided
by Morningstar, Inc., an independent firm that tracks
the investment industry. Although gathered from reliable
resources, Morningstar cannot guarantee completeness
and accuracy. Fund information and data includes sales
charges or transaction fees and assume reinvestment
of dividends and capital gains at net asset value.
A free prospectus for mutual funds containing more complete
information, including management fees and other expenses,
in available upon request. unds are offered by prospectus
only. As with any investment, you should always carefully
read the prospectus and make sure you understand it
fully. Investigate before you invest is always good
investment practice.
Mesirow Financial provides record keeping and
shareholder services for shares purchased and/or held
in accounts. BestVest Investments, Ltd. receives remuneration
from participating fund companies for NTF funds.
Returns will vary and shares may be worth more or less
than their original cost when sold. This and other information
on mutual funds is provided for general informational
purposes only. Also remember that market volatility
can significantly impact short-term performance. Results
of an investment made today may differ substantially
from the historical performance shown.
|