Performance

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 their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Performance data do not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be reduced.

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The fund's operating expenses are 1.58%. However, the advisor has contractually agreed to cap its expenses at 1.49% indefinitely, or until the Board of Trustees terminates such agreements.

The Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap segment of the US equity universe.  The Russell 2500 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index.  In includes approximately 2500 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.

The Wilshire 5000 is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure performance of US stocks. The Wilshire 5000 invests primarily in small-, mid- and large-cap stocks. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risks. Principal loss is possible. Investing in securities of small- and medium-capitalization companies will involve greater price volatility and more limited liquidity than large-capitalization companies.

From January 2, 1998 through September 30, 2008.

Actual performance of investors will vary depending on the timing of their investments in the fund. Hypothetical investment assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. 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 their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Performance data do not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be reduced.

The Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap segment of the US equity universe.  The Russell 2500 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index.  In includes approximately 2500 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risks. Principal loss is possible. Investing in securities of small- and medium-capitalization companies will involve greater price volatility and more limited liquidity than large-capitalization companies.

As of September 30, 2008. Market capitalization can change at any time.

Top ten holdings and sector compositions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. As of September 30, 2008. ¹Net assets excluding cash and short-term investments.

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 their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Performance data do not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be reduced.

Please click here for latest month-end performance.

The fund's operating expenses are 2.12% gross/1.98% net. However, the advisor has contractually agreed to cap its expenses at 1.98% indefinitely, or until the Board of Trustees terminates such agreements.

The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 US companies.  It is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the broad market and it reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected.

The Wilshire 5000 is an unmanaged index commonly used to measure performance of US stocks. The Wilshire 5000 invests primarily in small-, mid- and large-cap stocks. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risks. Principal loss is possible. Investing in securities of small- and medium-capitalization companies will involve greater price volatility and more limited liquidity than large-capitalization companies.

From January 2, 1998 through September 30, 2008.

Actual performance of investors will vary depending on the timing of their investments in the fund. Hypothetical investment assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. 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 their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Performance data do not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be reduced.

The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 US companies.  It is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the broad market and it reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risks. Principal loss is possible. Investing in securities of small- and medium-capitalization companies will involve greater price volatility and more limited liquidity than large-capitalization companies.

As of September 30, 2008. Market capitalization can change at any time.

Top ten holdings and sector compositions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. As of September 30, 2008. ¹Net assets excluding cash and short-term investments.