Frequently Asked Questions |
What size investment can be made in the Fund? |
| Who manages the Fund's portfolio? |
| Who maintains the Fund's portfolio securities? |
| How often does the Fund pay capital gains and dividends? |
| How can I keep track of my investment in the Fund? |
| How liquid is my investment in the Fund? |
| How can I invest in the Fund? |
| Where can I find information regarding Cost Basis Reporting? |
| How can I get answers to any other questions I might have? |
| What size investment can be made
in the Fund ? The Fund is specifically designed for all size investments. The minimum initial investment in the Fund is $1,000. You may also open an account by establishing an Automatic Investment Program which permits purchases of $50 or more each month. You may make any size investment you wish above the initial minimum amount. Class I and Class Y shares are available to investors only through a professional financial advisor or a financial institution. Please see the prospectus for details. |
| Who manages the Fund's portfolio? THREE PEAKS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Fund's Investment Sub-Adviser, providing the Fund with experienced professional management. Three Peaks Capital Management, LLC was established in July, 2003 and is 100% employee-owned. |
| Who
maintains the Fund's portfolio securities? All securities owned by the Fund are kept in a separately segregated custody account at JPMorgan Chase, N.A., which maintains custody of $14.4 trillion of clients' assets. |
| How often does the Fund pay dividends? Net capital gains distributions will be paid annually together with whatever net income amount, if any, is available for dividends. Since the Fund is designed for capital appreciation, its investments will be primarily in growth-oriented companies which reinvest their earnings in the development of their businesses. The Fund may invest up to 30% of assets in fixed-income securities. Any income earned on those investments would be paid as dividends to shareholders. Such income as might be received by the Fund will first be applied to offset Fund operating expenses. |
How can I keep track of my investment
in the Fund ? For your further convenience, if your shares are kept with the Fund, you may click here or call the Fund's Shareholder Servicing Agent, toll-free at 1-800-437-1000, on any business day to get an update of your account. |
| How liquid is my investment in the Fund? Essentially, you have ready liquidity, although you should consider the Fund as a long-term investment. You may redeem all or part of your investment on any business day at the next-determined Net Asset Value of the Fund's shares after acceptance of your redemption request. You should be aware that investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The prospectus outlines a number of different ways you may redeem your shares. There are no redemption fees or withdrawal penalties on regular Class A Shares held for more than 90 days. A 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applies to Class C Shares redeemed within the first 12 months of purchase. |
| How can I invest in the Fund ? You may do so easily through your local financial professional at the public offering price as described in the Prospectus. You may invest in Class A or Class C shares by completing the Fund's application. Class I and Class Y shares are available to investors only through a professional financial advisor or a financial institution. Please see the prospectus for details. T he Prospectus, provided free by your financial professional, contains complete details about the Fund. You should read it carefully before you invest. There is a sales charge, maximum of 4.25%, included in the offering price of Class A Shares. Class C Shares do not have a sales charge, but do have a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1% if a redemption occurs within the first 12 months of purchase. |
| Where can I find information regarding Cost Basis Reporting? Click here for a summary description of the cost basis reporting requirements, the cost basis reporting methods available for your account with Aquila Group of Funds, the Cost Basis Election Form, and answers to frequent questions regarding cost basis reporting. |
| How can I get answers to any other questions
I might have? Your local financial professional should be able to help you with any questions you have. Or, you may call the Fund, toll-free at 1-800-437-1020 or contact us by e-mail. |
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