Yield History and Annualized Total Returns

 

Yield History

(Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets)

 

Year
Yield
2007 2.24%
2006 2.56%
2005 2.30%
2004 2.60%
2003 3.44%
2002 5.33%
2001 5.04%
2000 4.83%

 

As of November 30, 2008

30-day SEC yield
5.40%

 

Annualized Total Returns

as of 11/30/08

1 Year
-12.89%
3 Years
0.71%
5 Years
3.92%
10 Years

6.80%

15 Years

7.58%

20 Years

8.27%

Since Inception

9.87%

Expense ratio is 1.21% as stated in the Fund's Prospectus, dated May 1, 2008*

*The expense ratio of 1.21% includes indirect expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies.  The indirect fees represent the Fund's pro rata portion of the cumulative expenses charged by the other investment companies.  Without those indirect fees, the Fund's Total Annual Operating Expenses would be 1.03%. 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's share, 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. Click here for performance data current to the most recent month end.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the investment carefully before investing. The Fund's Prospectus, which may be obtained via the link at the bottom of this page, contains this and other information about the Fund. Please read the Fund's Prospectus carefully and call 1-800-366-3863 toll-free for more information.


Consistent, strong,

risk-averse performance

over an entire market cycle

is our goal.

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