Aquila Rocky Mountain Equity Fund, one of the Aquila Group of Funds, is a diversified, open-end mutual fund designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation.
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Class
A |
Class
C |
Ticker |
ROCAX |
ROCCX |
Cusip
Number |
03839M10-2 |
03839M20-1 |
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| INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE |
To seek to provide capital appreciation through investment in securities (primarily common stock or other equity securities) of companies having a significant business presence in the Rocky Mountain region of our country. The Rocky Mountain region consists of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. |
| PORTFOLIO ORIENTATION |
The Fund has been designed to participate in the economic development occurring in the Rocky Mountain region of our country. Consequently, it will primarily focus upon equity investments of companies within this region which encompasses the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. |
| MANAGEMENT |
AQUILA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC provides all Administrative and Investment Management services. The portfolio manager is locally-based within the Rocky Mountain region. This allows for continuous supervision of attractive investment alternatives within one of the fastest growing economic areas of our country. Aquila Investment Management LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aquila Management Corporation, formed in 1984 and Founder of the Fund and the 11 other funds in the Aquila Group. The Aquila Group of Funds has combined assets of approximately $5 billion. |
| INCEPTION DATE |
July 25, 1994 |
| NET ASSETS |
$21.9 million (March 31, 2008) |
| LOW INITIAL INVESTMENT |
You may open your account with any amount of $1,000 or more or by opening an Automatic Investment Program (minimum $50 per month). This periodic investment program cannot protect against loss in declining markets and will not insure a profit. |
| ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS |
Once your account is open, you may add to it at any time and in any amount. There is no minimum on additional investments. |
| AUTOMATIC INVESTMENTS |
A specific amount ($50 minimum per investment) can be invested, automatically each month on the 1st and/or 16th. Your pre-designated checking account will be debited automatically.
This periodic investment program cannot protect against loss in declining markets and will not insure a profit. |
| DIVERSIFICATION |
It is anticipated that the Fund will diversify its investments broadly, primarily among a number and variety of equity securities focusing upon growth at a reasonable price. |
| LIQUIDITY |
You have ready liquidity permitting you to sell any amount of your investment on any business day at the then current share Net Asset Value. Due to market fluctuations, such share value may, of course, be more or less than your share purchase price. There are no redemption charges or penalties when you sell regular Class A Shares held for more than 90 days. A 1% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) will apply to Class C Shares redeemed within the first 12 months of purchase. |
| DISTRIBUTIONS AND 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. Therefore, the Fund does not anticipate receiving any significant amount of current income that might, in turn, be paid as dividends to shareholders. Further, such income as might be received by the Fund will first be applied to offset Fund operating expenses. |
| STATEMENTS |
You will receive an initial confirmation, a quarterly account statement, an interim statement with each investment or redemption, an annual cumulative statement, a semi-annual report, and an audited annual report. |
| HOW TO INVEST |
You may invest in Aquila Rocky Mountain Equity Fund through your local financial professional. Nearly 500 securities firms have sales agreements to sell shares of the Fund. If yours is not one of these firms, you may invest by using the Fund's application. |
| ALTERNATE PURCHASE PLANS AND SALES CHARGE BREAKPOINTS |
The Fund offers both Front-Payment Class Shares (Class A Shares) or Level-Payment Class Shares (Class C Shares). There is a maximum sales charge of 4.25% on investments in the 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. For additional details, click here. |
12/31/07 PORTFOLIO
(Note - Portfolio information is not released until 30 days after the period end.) |
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REGIONAL AQUILA REPRESENTATIVES |
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Kimball L. Young, Senior Vice President
1-800-645-8824
kyoung@aquilafunds.com |
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Al Stockman, Senior Vice President
1-800-872-2740
astockman@aquilafunds.com |
| OFFICERS |
Diana P. Herrmann, Vice Chair and President
Barbara S. Walchli, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Marie E. Aro, Senior Vice President
James M. McCullough, Senior Vice President
Kimball L. Young, Senior Vice President
Christine L. Neimeth, Vice President
Alan R. Stockman, Vice President
Joseph P. DiMaggio, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Edward M.W. Hines, Secretary |
| TOLL-FREE NUMBERS |
General Information: 1-800-437-1020
Account Inquiries: 1-800-437-1000 |
Before investing in the Fund carefully read about and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information found in the Fund prospectus. An investment in the Fund involves certain risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested, market and financial risk, volatility and trading volume of small companies, interest and credit risks of convertible fixed income investments, economic and diversification risks of geographic concentration.
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