Performance & Pricing

Stocks are generally more volatile than bonds, but may offer greater return potential. The intrinsic value of securities in value funds may not be recognized by the broad market. Investments in small/mid-cap companies may involve considerably more risk than investments in large-cap companies. The net asset value (NAV) per share of these funds will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Stocks are generally more volatile than bonds, but may offer greater return potential. Investments in small/mid-cap companies may involve considerably more risk than investments in large-cap companies. The net asset value per share of these funds will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Stocks are generally more volatile than bonds, but may offer greater return potential. Investments in small/mid-cap companies may involve considerably more risk than investments in large-cap companies. The net asset value per share of these funds will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Stocks are generally more volatile than bonds, but may offer greater return potential. International investing involves increased risk and volatility. The performance of an index fund is expected to be lower than that of its corresponding Index because of Fund fees and expenses. The Real Estate 130/30 Fund is a non-diversified, single industry fund that may be more volatile than a more diversified fund. Investment in real estate involves risks, including overbuilding, vacancies, and property tax and operating expense increases. The net asset value per share of these funds will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Bond Funds are generally less volatile than stock funds, however investors should anticipate fluctuations in price, especially in an environment of rising or falling interest rates. High yield bond funds invest in lower quality securities seeking higher yields, but risk greater volatility. U.S. Government guarantees only apply to the underlying securities of funds that invest in them; the guarantees do not apply to fund shares. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Bond Funds are generally less volatile than stock funds, however investors should anticipate fluctuations in price, especially in an environment of rising or falling interest rates. Investing in regional funds may involve additional risk since investments are concentrated in one geographic area. A tax-exempt fund income may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on your tax status, the federal alternative minimum tax. Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Stocks are more volatile and carry more risk and return potential than other forms of investments. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Cash equivalents offer low risk and low return potential.

Read our description of share classes and share values (NAV and POP).

Conservative Allocation
Class A Shares have a maximum sales charge imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) of 4.75%.
This sales charge varies depending upon how much you invest. You may buy A Shares in amounts of $1,000,000 or more at net asset value (without an initial sales charge), but if you redeem those shares within one year of your purchase, you will pay a deferred sales charge of 1.00%.
A 1% sales charge is imposed if you sell C Shares purchased on or after August 1, 2005 within one year of your purchase. A 2% sales charge is imposed if you sell C Shares purchased before August 1, 2005 within one year of your purchase.
All Other Allocation Strategy
Class A Shares have a maximum sales charge imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) of 5.75%.
This sales charge varies depending upon how much you invest. You may buy A Shares in amounts of $1,000,000 or more at net asset value (without an initial sales charge), but if you redeem those shares within one year of your purchase, you will pay a deferred sales charge of 1.00%.
A 1% sales charge is imposed if you sell C Shares purchased on or after August 1, 2005 within one year of your purchase. A 2% sales charge is imposed if you sell C Shares purchased before August 1, 2005 within one year of your purchase.