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THE GOVERNMENT
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Prospectus |
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August 1, 2023 |
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These
securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and
Exchange Commission nor has the Securities and Exchange Commission passed
upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to
the contrary is a criminal offense. |
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TABLE
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Risk/Return
Summary |
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The Government Street
Equity Fund |
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The Government Street
Opportunities Fund |
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Information Relevant to
Both Funds |
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Additional Investment
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How to Purchase
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How to Redeem
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How Net Asset Value is
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Management of the
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Dividends,
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Financial
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Privacy
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For Additional
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RISK/RETURN
SUMMARY
The Government
Street Equity Fund
What is the Fund’s
investment objective?
The investment objective of
The Government Street Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is to seek capital
appreciation.
What are the
Fund’s fees and expenses?
This table describes the fees
and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of The Government
Street Equity Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and
other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and
example below.
Shareholder
Fees (fees paid directly from your
investment) |
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None |
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Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment) |
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Management
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0.60% |
Other
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0.24% |
Shareholder Servicing
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0.03%(1) |
Acquired Fund Fees and
Expenses |
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0.01% |
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses |
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0.88%(2) |
Example
This Example is intended to
help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in
other mutual funds. The Example
assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and
then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also
assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s
operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or
lower, based on these assumptions your costs would
be:
1 Year |
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3 Years |
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5 Years |
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10 Years |
$90 |
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$281 |
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$488 |
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$1,084 |
Portfolio
Turnover
The Fund pays transaction
costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over”
its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction
costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable
account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses
or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal
year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its
portfolio.
What are the
Fund’s principal investment strategies?
Under normal
circumstances, at least 80% of The Government Street Equity Fund’s net assets
(including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) will be
invested in common stocks and shares of exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) that
invest primarily in common stocks. Common stocks may
include securities of foreign issuers in the form of American Depositary
Receipts (“ADRs”) or through investments in ETFs that invest primarily in common
stocks of foreign companies. The Fund is governed by an investment philosophy
that seeks to reduce the variability of its returns (risk) and to increase its
longer-term compounded returns through a diversified investment strategy. The
Fund is typically broadly diversified among companies in a variety of industries
and economic sectors. The Fund’s portfolio will generally consist of securities
whose market capitalizations fall within the range of the market capitalizations
of the S&P 500® Index. The market capitalizations of the
companies in the S&P 500® Index ranged from $3.60 billion to
$3.10 trillion as of June 30, 2023.
The process for selecting
common stocks begins with a list of large capitalization common stocks. The
stocks are reviewed for their financial attributes, such as balance sheet
quality, earnings history, future prospects and financial ratios (including, but
not limited to, debt/equity ratios, return on equity, return on assets and net
worth). The list is narrowed to a universe of approximately 150 to 300 common
stocks. Stocks in this universe are then grouped into either a “growth” or
“value” category (depending upon their respective price/book values). Each
category (“growth” or “value”) is then sorted into the eleven economic sector
weightings of the S&P 500® Index. These twenty-two categories of
stocks serve as the basis for the diversification that is inherent in the
portfolio.
The Fund may invest in shares
of ETFs if Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) believes it is
advisable to increase the Fund’s exposure to the broad market or to industry
sectors without purchasing a large number of individual securities. Such ETFs
will typically hold a portfolio of securities designed to track the performance
of a particular index, capitalization, or market sector. ETFs differ from
traditional mutual funds in that their shares are listed on a securities
exchange and can be traded intraday. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net
assets in ETFs. When the Fund invests in an ETF, Fund shareholders will
indirectly pay a proportionate share of the management fee and operating
expenses of the ETF, in addition to the Fund’s direct fees and
expenses.
The Fund may invest in
foreign issuers in the form of ADRs or through investments in ETFs that invest
primarily in common stocks of foreign companies. ADRs are securities that are
generally issued by a U.S. bank to U.S. buyers as a substitute for direct
ownership of a foreign security and are traded on U.S. exchanges. ETFs that
invest primarily in foreign companies may include regional and/or country
specific ETFs. The Fund will invest in foreign issuers when, in the Adviser’s
opinion, such investments would be advantageous to the Fund and would help it to
achieve its investment objective. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net
assets in foreign issuers.
The Fund may invest up to 20%
of its net assets in other investments if the Adviser believes it is advisable
to manage the overall risk/return characteristics of the portfolio with broader
diversification. These may include fixed income securities (including ETFs), and
securities (including ETFs) whose performance is linked to the price of an
underlying commodity or commodity index.
The performance of the Fund
and its individual securities is monitored on an ongoing basis. To maintain the
quality and diversification that is desired, the portfolio is continuously
evaluated and re-balanced periodically. A security may be sold when it no longer
meets the Adviser’s criteria for investment, when there are more attractive
investment opportunities, or when the fundamentals of the issuer’s business or
general market conditions have changed.
What are the
principal risks of investing in the Fund?
The Government Street Equity
Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program and there can be no
assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. An
investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency. As
with any mutual fund investment, there is a risk that you could lose money by
investing in the Fund.
Common Stock Risk. The
return on and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate in response to
stock market movements. Stocks tend to move in cycles and may decline in tandem
with a drop in the overall value of the markets based on negative developments
in the U.S. or global economies. Stocks and other equity securities are subject
to inherent market risks and fluctuations in value due to earnings and other
developments affecting a particular company or industry, stock market trends and
general economic conditions, investor perceptions, interest rate changes and
other factors beyond the control of the Adviser. The price of a company’s stock
may decline if the company does not perform as expected, if it is not well
managed, if there is a decreased demand for its products or services, or during
periods of economic uncertainty or stock market turbulence. Natural or
environmental disasters and widespread disease, including pandemics and
epidemics, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and the markets.
Economies and financial markets throughout the world are interconnected which
increases the possibility that economic, financial or political events in one
country, sector or region could have potentially adverse effects on global
economies or markets.
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Recent Market
Events. Periods of volatility may occur in response to market events
and other economic, political and global macro factors. The COVID-19
pandemic, Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and higher inflation,
could continue to have adverse effects on regional and global economies,
may further strain global supply chains and healthcare systems, and
negatively affect global growth and inflation. Large expansion of
government deficits and debt as a result of government actions to mitigate
the effects of these events, as well as policy changes by the Federal
Reserve and/or U.S. government and political events within the U.S. and
abroad, may affect investor and consumer confidence, and adversely impact
the financial markets. |
Large Company Risk.
Larger capitalization companies may be unable to respond quickly to new
competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes, have
fewer opportunities to expand the market for their products or services, and may
not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies.
Multinational companies with foreign business operations can be significantly
impacted by political, economic and regulatory developments in foreign
markets.
ETF Risk. An
investment in an ETF generally presents the same primary risks as an investment
in a conventional investment company, including the risk that the general level
of security prices owned by the ETF may decline, thereby affecting the value of
the shares of the ETF. In addition, ETFs are subject to certain risks that do
not apply to conventional open-end mutual funds, including the risk that the
market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to its net asset value,
or that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not be developed or
maintained. An ETF is managed independently of the Fund and subject to the risks
of the underlying securities it holds or sectors that the ETF is designed to
track. When the Fund invests in an ETF, Fund shareholders will indirectly pay a
proportionate share of the management fee and operating expenses of the ETF, in
addition to the Fund’s direct fees and expenses.
Foreign Securities
Risk. ADRs and ETFs investing in foreign securities are subject to risks
similar to those associated with direct investments in foreign securities.
Investment in foreign securities involves risks that may be different from those
of U.S. securities, including the risk that foreign economies may be less stable
than the U.S. economy. Foreign securities may not be subject to uniform audit,
financial reporting, or disclosure standards, practices, or requirements
comparable to those found in the United States. Foreign security issuers may
also be subject to political, economic, or market instability; unfavorable
government action in their local jurisdictions; or economic sanctions, tariffs,
trade agreements, or other restrictions imposed by U.S. or foreign regulators.
The risks associated with tensions or open conflict between nations, such as the
Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United Kingdom’s departure from the European
Union (“Brexit”), and ongoing trade negotiations
with China, or political
dysfunction within some nations that are global economic powers, could affect
the economies of many nations, including the U.S., in ways that cannot be
foreseen. In addition, the dividends payable on certain of the Fund’s foreign
securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes. Foreign securities may
also be subject to foreign currency risk, which is the risk that the value of
the foreign security will decrease due to changes in the relative value of the
U.S. dollar and the security’s underlying foreign currency.
Depositary receipts are
subject to some of the same risks as direct investment in foreign companies and
certain additional risks. In a sponsored depository arrangement, the foreign
issuer assumes the obligation to pay some or all of the depositary’s transaction
fees. Under an unsponsored depositary arrangement, the foreign issuer assumes no
obligation and the depositary’s transaction fees are paid directly by the
depository holders. Because unsponsored depositary arrangements are organized
independently and without the cooperation of the issuer of the underlying
securities, available information concerning the foreign issuer may not be as
current as for sponsored depositaries and voting rights with respect to the
deposited securities are not passed through to the holders.
Sector Focus Risk. The
Fund may emphasize investment in one or more particular business sectors at
times, which may cause its share price to be more susceptible to the financial,
market or economic events affecting issuers and industries within those sectors
than a fund that does not emphasize investment in particular sectors. Economic
or market factors, regulation or deregulation and technological or other
developments may negatively impact all companies in a particular sector and may
increase the risk of loss of an investment in the Fund. The sectors that the
Fund may emphasize will vary from time to time.
Commodities Market
Risk. Investing in instruments whose performance is linked to the price of
an underlying commodity or commodity index exposes the Fund to the risks of
investing in physical commodities. These risks include regulatory, economic,
monetary and political developments, weather events and natural disasters,
import controls and worldwide competition, exploration and production spending,
tax and other governmental regulations and market disruptions. Commodities may
be subject to greater price volatility than investments in traditional
securities.
Fixed Income Risk. The
value of the fixed income securities held by the Fund will fluctuate based on a
variety of factors including, interest rates, the maturity of the security, the
creditworthiness of an issuer, the liquidity of the security and general bond
market conditions. At times there may be an imbalance of supply and demand in
the fixed income markets, which could result in greater price volatility, less
liquidity, wider trading spreads and a lack of price transparency. Interest rate
changes may be influenced by a number of factors, including government and
central banking authority actions, inflation expectations, and supply and
demand. Generally when interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities
can be expected to decline. The longer the maturity of a fixed income security,
the greater its sensitivity to interest rate
changes. The decision by the
Federal Reserve to aggressively increase interest rates and sell some of its
U.S. Government securities from its balance sheet in order to control the
effects of inflation may present a greater risk than has historically been the
case due to the prolonged period of low interest rates and the market’s reaction
to the Federal Reserve’s initiatives. The value of fixed income securities may
also be dependent on the creditworthiness of the issuer of such securities. A
deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer or a deterioration in
general economic conditions could cause an issuer to fail to pay principal or
interest when due. Fixed income securities may be subject to liquidity risk,
which is the risk that the Fund cannot sell a security at an advantageous time
or price due to a security downgrade or adverse conditions within the fixed
income market. Liquidity risk may be magnified in a rising interest rate
environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from fixed income
mutual funds may be higher than normal.
Management Risk. The
Adviser’s method of security selection may not be successful and the securities
in the Fund’s portfolio may not perform as well as the stock market as a whole.
The Fund’s portfolio securities may not appreciate in value as
expected.
What has been the
Fund’s performance history?
The bar chart and
performance table shown below provide some indication of the risks and
variability of investing in The Government Street Equity
Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund’s
performance from year to year for each of the last 10 calendar years. The
performance table shows how the Fund’s average annual total returns for 1, 5 and
10 years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. How the Fund has
performed in the past (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication
of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated
performance information, current through the most recent month end, is available
by calling 1-866-738-1125.
Years |
Returns |
2013 |
28.55% |
2014 |
9.67% |
2015 |
0.86% |
2016 |
5.04% |
2017 |
22.69% |
2018 |
-6.01% |
2019 |
31.81% |
2020 |
22.28% |
2021 |
29.33% |
2022 |
-17.27% |
The Fund’s 2023
year-to-date return through June 30, 2023 is 13.18%.
During the periods shown in
the bar chart, the highest return
for a quarter was 20.54% during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the lowest return
for a quarter was -17.08% during the quarter ended March 31,
2020.
Average Annual
Total Returns For Periods Ended December 31,
2022:
After-tax returns
are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income
tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local
taxes. Actual after-tax
returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown,
and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund
shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.
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Ten Years |
Return
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-17.27% |
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10.14% |
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11.50% |
Return After Taxes on
Distributions |
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-18.04% |
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8.40% |
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10.14% |
Return After Taxes on
Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
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-9.91% |
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7.86% |
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9.28% |
S&P
500® INDEX (reflects no
deduction for fees, expenses, or
taxes) |
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-18.11% |
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9.42% |
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12.56% |
Management of the
Fund
Investment
Adviser
Leavell Investment
Management, Inc.
Portfolio
Manager
Thomas W. Leavell is
primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the portfolio of The
Government Street Equity Fund and has been the Fund’s portfolio manager since
its inception in 1991. Mr. Leavell is a Portfolio Manager of the
Adviser.
For important information
about the purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information and financial
intermediary compensation, please turn to “Information Relevant to Both Funds”
on page 14 of this Prospectus.
The Government
Street Opportunities Fund
What is the Fund’s
investment objective?
The investment objective of
The Government Street Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is to seek capital
appreciation.
What are the
Fund’s fees and expenses?
This table describes the fees
and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of The Government
Street Opportunities Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage
commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected
in the table and examples below.
Shareholder
Fees (fees paid directly from your
investment) |
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None |
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Annual
Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment) |
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Management
Fees |
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0.75% |
Other
Expenses |
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0.27% |
Shareholder Servicing
Fees |
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0.03%(1) |
Acquired Fund Fees and
Expenses |
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0.02% |
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses |
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1.07%(2) |
Example
This Example is intended to
help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in
other mutual funds. The Example
assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and
then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also
assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s
operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or
lower, based on these assumptions your costs would
be:
1 Year |
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3 Years |
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5 Years |
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10 Years |
$109 |
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$340 |
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$590 |
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$1,306 |
Portfolio
Turnover
The Fund pays transaction
costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over”
its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction
costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable
account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses
or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal
year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its
portfolio.
What are the
Fund’s principal investment strategies?
The Government Street
Opportunities Fund’s portfolio emphasizes investment in the common stocks of
medium capitalization (“mid-cap”) companies and is typically broadly diversified
among companies in a variety of industries and economic sectors. The Fund is
governed by an investment philosophy that seeks to reduce the variability of its
returns (risk) and to increase its longer-term compounded returns through a
diversified investment strategy. The Fund will emphasize investments in common
stocks of mid-cap companies and shares of ETFs that invest primarily in common
stocks of mid-cap companies, but is not limited to any particular market
capitalization.
The process for selecting
mid-cap common stocks begins with a list of approximately 450 mid-cap common
stocks. The stocks are reviewed for their financial attributes, such as balance
sheet quality, earnings history, future prospects and financial ratios
(including, but not limited to, debt/equity ratios, return on equity, return on
assets and net worth). The list is narrowed to a universe of approximately 400
common stocks. Stocks in this universe are then grouped into either a “growth”
or “value” category. Each category (“growth” or “value”) is then sorted into
eleven economic sector weightings. These twenty-two categories of stocks serve
as the basis for the diversification that is inherent in the portfolio. The Fund
will use a similar investment process in selecting common stocks of companies
with other market capitalizations.
The Fund may invest in shares
of ETFs if the Adviser believes it is advisable to increase the Fund’s exposure
to the broad market or to industry sectors without purchasing a large number of
individual securities. Such ETFs will typically hold a portfolio of securities
designed to track the performance of a particular index, capitalization, or
market sector. ETFs differ from traditional mutual funds in that their shares
are listed on a securities exchange and can be traded intraday. When the Fund
invests in an ETF, Fund shareholders will indirectly pay a proportionate share
of the management fee and operating expenses of the ETF, in addition to the
Fund’s direct fees and expenses. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets
in ETFs.
The Fund may invest in
foreign issuers in the form of ADRs or through investments in ETFs that invest
primarily in common stocks of foreign companies. ADRs are securities that are
generally issued by a U.S. bank to U.S. buyers as a substitute for direct
ownership of a foreign security and are traded on U.S. exchanges. ETFs that
invest primarily in foreign companies may include regional and/or country
specific ETFs. The Fund will invest in foreign issuers when, in the Adviser’s
opinion, such investments would be advantageous to the Fund and would help it to
achieve its investment objective. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net
assets in foreign issuers.
The Fund may commit up to 20%
of its net assets in other investments if the Adviser believes it is advisable
to manage the overall risk/return characteristics of the portfolio with broader
diversification. These may include investing in fixed income securities
(including ETFs) and investing in securities (including ETFs) whose performance
is linked to the price of an underlying commodity or commodity
index.
The performance of the Fund
and its individual securities is monitored on an ongoing basis. To maintain the
quality and diversification that is desired, the portfolio is continuously
evaluated and re-balanced periodically. A security may be sold when it no longer
meets the Adviser’s criteria for investment, when there are more attractive
investment opportunities, or when the fundamentals of the issuer’s business or
general market conditions have changed.
What are the
principal risks of investing in the Fund?
The Government Street
Opportunities Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program and there
can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. An
investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency. As
with any mutual fund investment, there is a risk that you could lose money by
investing in the Fund.
Common Stock Risk. The
return on and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate in response to
stock market movements. Stocks tend to move in cycles and may decline in tandem
with a drop in the overall value of the markets based on negative developments
in the U.S. or global economies. Stocks and other equity securities are subject
to inherent market risks and fluctuations in value due to earnings and other
developments affecting a particular company or industry, stock market trends and
general economic conditions, investor perceptions, interest rate changes and
other factors beyond the control of the Adviser. The price of a company’s stock
may decline if the company does not perform as expected, if it is not well
managed, if there is a decreased demand for its products or services, or during
periods of economic uncertainty or stock market turbulence. Natural or
environmental disasters and widespread disease, including pandemics and
epidemics, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and the markets.
Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become interconnected
which increases the possibility that economic, financial or political events in
one country, sector or region could have potentially adverse effects on global
economies or markets.
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Recent Market
Events. Periods of volatility may occur in response to market events
and other economic, political and global macro factors. The COVID-19
pandemic, Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and higher inflation,
could continue to have adverse effects on regional and global economies,
may further strain global supply chains and healthcare systems, and
negatively affect global growth and inflation. Large expansion of
government deficits and debt as a result of government actions to mitigate
the effects of these events, as well as policy changes by the Federal
Reserve and/or U.S. government and political events within the U.S. and
abroad, may affect investor and consumer confidence, and adversely impact
the financial markets. |
Mid-Cap Company Risk.
Mid-cap companies may lack the management experience, financial resources,
product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. In
addition, in many instances, the securities of mid-cap companies are traded only
over-the-counter or on a regional securities exchange, and the frequency and
volume of their trading is substantially less than is typical of larger
companies. When making large sales, the Fund may have to sell portfolio holdings
at discounts from quoted prices or may have to make a series of small sales over
an extended period of time. Therefore, the securities of mid-cap companies may
be subject to greater price fluctuations than the securities of large
capitalization companies.
Large Company Risk.
Larger capitalization companies may be unable to respond quickly to new
competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes, have
fewer opportunities to expand the market for their products or services, and may
not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies.
Multinational companies with foreign business operations can be significantly
impacted by political, economic and regulatory developments in foreign
markets.
Small Cap Company
Risk. Small capitalization companies often involve higher risks because they
may lack the management experience, financial resources, product diversification
and other competitive strengths of larger companies. In many instances, the
securities of smaller companies are traded only over-the-counter or on a
regional securities exchange, and the frequency and volume of their trading is
substantially less than is typical of larger companies. Some securities may be
inactively traded and thus may not be readily bought or sold. When making large
sales, the Fund may have to sell portfolio holdings at discounts from quoted
prices or may have to make a series of small sales over an extended period.
Therefore, the securities of small capitalization companies may be subject to
greater price fluctuations than the securities of larger capitalization
companies.
ETF Risk. An
investment in an ETF generally presents the same primary risks as an investment
in a conventional investment company, including the risk that the general level
of security prices owned by the ETF may decline, thereby affecting the value of
the shares of the ETF. In addition, ETFs are subject to certain risks that do
not apply to conventional open-end mutual funds, including the risk that the
market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to its net asset value,
or that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not be developed or
maintained. An ETF is managed independently of the Fund and is subject to the
risks of the underlying securities it holds or sectors that the ETF is designed
to track.
Foreign Securities
Risk. ADRs and ETFs investing in foreign securities are subject to risks
similar to those associated with direct investments in foreign securities.
Investment in foreign securities involves risks that may be different from those
of U.S. securities, including the risk that foreign economies may be less stable
than the U.S. economy. Foreign securities may not be subject to uniform audit,
financial reporting, or disclosure standards, practices, or requirements
comparable to those found in the United States. Foreign
security
issuers may also be subject
to political, economic, or market instability; unfavorable government action in
their local jurisdictions; or economic sanctions, tariffs, trade agreements, or
other restrictions imposed by U.S. or foreign regulators. The risks associated
with tensions or open conflict between nations, such as the Russian invasion of
Ukraine, Brexit, and ongoing trade negotiations with China, or political
dysfunction within some nations that are global economic powers, could affect
the economies of many nations, including the U.S., in ways that cannot be
foreseen. In addition, the dividends payable on certain of the Fund’s foreign
securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes. Foreign securities may
also be subject to foreign currency risk, which is the risk that the value of
the foreign security will decrease due to changes in the relative value of the
U.S. dollar and the security’s underlying foreign currency.
Depositary receipts are
subject to some of the same risks as direct investment in foreign companies and
certain additional risks. In a sponsored depository arrangement, the foreign
issuer assumes the obligation to pay some or all of the depositary’s transaction
fees. Under an unsponsored depositary arrangement, the foreign issuer assumes no
obligation and the depositary’s transaction fees are paid directly by the
depository holders. Because unsponsored depositary arrangements are organized
independently and without the cooperation of the issuer of the underlying
securities, available information concerning the foreign issuer may not be as
current as for sponsored depositaries and voting rights with respect to the
deposited securities are not passed through to the holders.
Commodities Market
Risk. Investing in instruments whose performance is linked to the price of
an underlying commodity or commodity index exposes the Fund to the risks of
investing in physical commodities. These risks include regulatory, economic,
monetary and political developments, weather events and natural disasters,
import controls and worldwide competition, exploration and production spending,
tax and other governmental regulations and market disruptions. Commodities may
be subject to greater price volatility than investments in traditional
securities.
Fixed Income Risk. The
value of the fixed income securities held by the Fund will fluctuate based on a
variety of factors, including, interest rates, the maturity of the security, the
creditworthiness of an issuer, the liquidity of the security, and general bond
market conditions. At times there may be an imbalance of supply and demand in
the fixed income markets, which could result in greater price volatility, less
liquidity, wider trading spreads and a lack of price transparency. Interest rate
changes may be influenced by actions by governments and central banking
authorities, inflation expectations and supply and demand. Generally when
interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities can be expected to
decline. The longer the maturity of a fixed income security, the greater its
sensitivity to interest rate changes. The decision by the Federal Reserve to
aggressively increase interest rates and sell some of its U.S. Government
securities from its balance sheet in order to control the effects of inflation
may present a greater risk than has historically been the case due to the
prolonged period of low interest rates and the market’s reaction to the Federal
Reserve’s initiatives. The value of fixed income securities may also be
dependent on the
creditworthiness of the
issuer of such securities. A deterioration in the financial condition of an
issuer or a deterioration in general economic conditions could cause an issuer
to fail to pay principal or interest when due. Fixed income securities may be
subject to liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund cannot sell a
security at an advantageous time or price due to a security downgrade or adverse
conditions within the fixed income market. Liquidity risk may be magnified in a
rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor
redemptions from fixed income mutual funds may be higher than normal.
Management Risk. The
Adviser’s method of security selection may not be successful and the securities
in the Fund’s portfolio may not perform as well as the stock market as a whole.
The Fund’s portfolio securities may not appreciate in value as
expected.
What has been the
Fund’s performance history?
The bar chart and
performance table shown below provide some indication of the risks and
variability of investing in The Government Street Opportunities
Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund’s
performance from year to year for each of the last 10 calendar years. The
performance table shows how the Fund’s average annual total returns for 1, 5 and
10 years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. How the Fund has
performed in the past (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication
of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated
performance information, current through the most recent month end, is available
by calling 1-866-738-1125.
Years |
Returns |
2013 |
31.02% |
2014 |
8.00% |
2015 |
0.86% |
2016 |
14.02% |
2017 |
20.32% |
2018 |
-7.28% |
2019 |
30.37% |
2020 |
17.98% |
2021 |
30.40% |
2022 |
-14.18% |
The Fund’s 2023
year-to-date return through June 30, 2023 is 10.88%.
During the periods shown in
the bar chart, the highest return
for a quarter was 17.67% during the quarter ended
June 30, 2020
and the lowest return
for a quarter was -19.95% during the quarter ended
March 31,
2020.
Average Annual
Total Returns For Periods Ended December 31,
2022:
After-tax returns
are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income
tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local
taxes. Actual after-tax
returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown,
and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund
shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.
|
|
One Year |
|
Five Years |
|
Ten Years |
Return
Before Taxes |
|
-14.18% |
|
9.80% |
|
12.07% |
Return After Taxes on
Distributions |
|
-15.15% |
|
8.78% |
|
11.03% |
Return After Taxes on
Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
|
-7.86% |
|
7.64% |
|
9.81% |
S&P MID-CAP
400® INDEX (reflects no
deduction for fees, expenses, or
taxes) |
|
-13.06% |
|
6.71% |
|
10.78% |
Management of the
Fund
Investment Adviser
Leavell Investment
Management, Inc.
Portfolio Manager
Thomas W. Leavell is
primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the portfolio of The
Government Street Opportunities Fund and has been the Fund’s portfolio manager
since its inception in 2003. He served as a co-portfolio manager of the Fund
from 2003 until he became the sole portfolio manager in 2016. Mr. Leavell is a
Portfolio Manager of the Adviser.
Information
Relevant to Both Funds
Purchase and Sale of Fund
Shares
Minimum Initial Investment –
$5,000, except the minimum is $1,000 for tax-deferred retirement accounts.
Financial intermediaries may impose their own minimum investment
requirements.
Minimum Subsequent Investment
– None, except the minimum for participants in the Automatic Investment Plan is
$100.
The Funds’ shares are
redeemable. You may purchase or redeem (sell) shares of the Funds on each day
that the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. Transactions may be
initiated by written request, by wire transfer or through your financial
institution.
Tax Information
Each Fund’s distributions are
generally taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you are investing
though a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual
retirement account, or you are a tax-exempt investor.
Payments to Broker-Dealers
and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase the Funds
through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the
Funds and their related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund
shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by
influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to
recommend the Funds over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your
financial intermediary’s web site for more information.
Additional
Investment Information
INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL
The investment objective of
The Government Street Equity Fund is to seek capital appreciation. The
Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal
circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any
borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and shares of ETFs that
invest primarily in common stocks (“80% Policy”). The Fund’s compliance with the 80% Policy is
generally determined at the time of investment. Although the Fund will comply
with its 80% Policy under normal circumstances, the Fund may temporarily depart
from its 80% Policy under unusual circumstances, as determined by the Adviser.
For example, the Fund may depart from its 80% Policy when market conditions
warrant the Fund taking a temporary defensive position (as discussed in more
detail below in “Temporary Defensive Measures”) or in other limited
circumstances, such as in the event of unusually large cash inflows or
redemptions. The Fund’s shareholders will be provided with at least 60 days’
prior notice of any change in its 80% Policy.
The investment objective of
The Government Street Opportunities Fund is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund’s investment objective is fundamental and may not be changed without
the prior approval of a majority (as defined by the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) of the Fund’s outstanding shares.
NON-PRINCIPAL
STRATEGIES — BOTH FUNDS
Emerging Market
Securities. Emerging market securities include any country that is defined
as an emerging or developing economy by The International Monetary Fund, Morgan
Stanley Capital International, S&P Dow Jones or the countries’ authorities.
These countries typically include Africa, parts of Europe and much of Asia, the
Middle East, and Central and South America.
Money Market
Instruments. Money market instruments will typically represent a portion of
each Fund’s portfolio, as funds awaiting investment, to accumulate cash for
anticipated purchases of portfolio securities and to provide for a Fund’s
shareholder redemptions and operational expenses. Money market instruments
mature in 13 months or less from the date of purchase and include U.S.
Government securities and corporate debt securities (including those subject to
repurchase agreements), bankers’ acceptances and certificates of deposit of
domestic branches of U.S. banks, shares of money market funds and commercial
paper (including variable rate master demand notes). At the time of purchase,
money market instruments will have a short-term rating in the highest category
by a nationally recognized rating agency or, if not rated, will be issued by a
corporation having an outstanding unsecured debt issue rated in the 3 highest
categories of a rating agency or, if not so rated, will be of equivalent quality
in the Adviser’s opinion. When a Fund invests in a money market fund, Fund
shareholders will indirectly pay a proportionate share of the management fee and
operating expenses of the money market fund.
Temporary Defensive
Measures. Money market instruments may be purchased by the Funds for
temporary defensive purposes when the Adviser believes the prospect for capital
appreciation in the equity securities markets is not attractive, even to the
point that 100% of the Fund’s assets may be so invested. Market conditions that
may warrant a temporary defensive position include weak market fundamentals,
excessive volatility or a prolonged general decline in the securities markets or
in the securities in which a Fund normally invests.
Illiquid Investments.
Each Fund may invest up to 15% of the value of its net assets in securities
or other investments that are illiquid. Illiquid securities are investments that
cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market
conditions, within seven calendar days, without significantly impacting the
market value of the investment.
NON-PRINCIPAL
RISKS — BOTH FUNDS
Emerging Market
Securities. The risks of foreign investing are of greater concern in the
case of investments in emerging markets. Emerging market countries may have
economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than the
economies of developed countries and may have unstable governments that are
subject to sudden change. The markets of developing countries may have more
frequent and larger price changes than those of developed countries.
Money Market
Instruments/Temporary Defensive Strategies. Holding cash, even
strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities particularly when the
stock market is rising. U.S. Government obligations may or may not be backed by
the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government. There is a risk that the
U.S. Government will not provide financial support to U.S. government agencies
or instrumentalities that are not backed by the “full faith and credit” of the
U.S. Government if it is not obligated to do so by law. When a Fund invests for
temporary defensive purposes, it may not achieve its investment
objective.
Liquidity Risk.
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with any event, circumstances, or
characteristic of an investment or market that negatively impacts a Fund’s
ability to sell, or realize the proceeds from the sale of an investment at a
desirable time or price. Certain investments that were liquid at the time of
purchase may later become illiquid, particularly in times of overall economic
stress or during changing regulatory, market, or other conditions. There is a risk that monetary policy actions by the U.S.
Government to stimulate or stabilize the economy could result in less
liquidity.
Cybersecurity Risk.
Cybersecurity breaches may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to Fund
assets, customer data, or proprietary information or cause a Fund and/or its
service providers to suffer data corruption or to lose operational
functionality. These breaches may be intentional (such as “hacking” or
infections from computer viruses or other malicious software codes) or
unintentional (such as an inadvertent release of confidential information).
Cybersecurity breaches may affect a Fund, the issuers owned by a Fund, or a
Fund’s third-party service providers.
Portfolio Holdings and
Disclosure Policy. A description of the Funds’
policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of its portfolio holdings
is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
How to
Purchase Shares
There are no sales charges
(loads) on purchases of shares of the Funds. You may obtain assistance in
opening an account by calling Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (the “Administrator”)
toll-free 1-866-738-1125, or by writing to the Administrator at the address
shown below for regular mail orders. You may also obtain assistance through any
broker-dealer or financial institution authorized to sell shares of the Funds.
Contact your brokerage firm or financial institution to determine whether it is
authorized to accept orders on behalf of the Funds. An investor transacting in
shares of the Funds through a broker acting as an agent for the investor may be
required to pay a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the
broker.
You may open an account by
mail or bank wire or through your broker or financial institution by following
the procedures described below:
Minimum Initial
Investment. The minimum initial investment in each Fund is $5,000, or $1,000
for tax-deferred retirement accounts. The Funds may, in the Adviser’s sole
discretion, accept certain accounts with less than the stated minimum initial
investment. Each Fund reserves the right to waive the minimum initial investment
requirements for certain financial intermediaries that use the Fund as part of
an asset allocation program, certain retirement plans, and accounts that hold
the Fund in omnibus name. Financial intermediaries may impose their own minimum
investment requirements.
Mail Orders. An
Account Application is available by calling 1-866-738-1125 or on the Funds’
website at https://funddocs.filepoint.com/govstreet.
Please complete and sign the Account Application, enclose your check made
payable to the appropriate Fund, and mail it to:
Regular
Mail |
Overnight
Mail |
The
Government Street Funds |
The
Government Street Funds |
c/o
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC |
c/o
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC |
P.O.
Box 46707 |
225
Pictoria Drive, Suite 450 |
Cincinnati,
Ohio 45246-0707 |
Cincinnati,
Ohio 45246 |
All purchase checks must be
written in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Funds do not accept cash,
drafts, “starter” checks, travelers’ checks, credit card checks, post-dated
checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders. In addition, to protect the Funds
from check fraud, the Funds do not accept checks made payable to third parties.
You may not use an Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) transaction to make an
initial purchase.
By sending your check to the
Administrator, please be aware that you are authorizing the Administrator to
make a one-time electronic debit from your account at the financial institution
indicated on your check. Your bank account will be debited as early as the same
day the Administrator receives your payment in the amount of your check; no
additional amount will be added to the total. The transaction will appear on
your bank statement. Your
original check will be
destroyed once processed, and you will not receive your cancelled check back. If
the Administrator cannot post the transaction electronically, you authorize the
Administrator to present an image copy of your check for payment. If an order to
purchase shares is cancelled because your check or ACH payment does not clear,
you will be charged a fee of $25 and you will be responsible for any other
resulting losses or fees incurred by the Funds or the Administrator in the
transaction.
Bank Wire Orders. You
may invest in the Funds by bank wire. To establish a new account or add to an
existing account by wire, please call the Administrator at 1-866-738-1125 before
wiring funds for instructions. You should be prepared to give the Administrator
the name in which the account is to be established, the address, telephone
number and taxpayer identification number for the account, and the name of the
bank that will wire the money. For initial purchases, please provide the
Administrator, by mail or facsimile, with a completed, signed Account
Application. This will ensure prompt handling of your investment.
It is important that the wire
contains all information and that the Administrator receives prior telephone
notification to ensure proper credit. Once your wire is sent you should, as soon
as possible thereafter, complete and mail your Account Application to the
Administrator as described under “Mail Orders” above.
Through Your Broker or
Financial Institution. Shares of the Funds may be purchased through certain
brokerage firms and financial institutions that are authorized to accept orders
on behalf of the Funds and such organizations may be authorized to designate
intermediaries to accept orders on behalf of the Funds. Purchase orders will be
considered to have been received by the Funds when an authorized brokerage firm,
financial institution, or its authorized designee, accepts the order. Orders
will be priced at the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) next determined after your
order is received by such organization, or its authorized designee, in proper
form. These organizations may charge you transaction fees on purchases of Fund
shares and may impose other charges or restrictions or account options that
differ from those applicable to shareholders who purchase shares directly
through the Funds. These organizations may be the shareholders of record of your
shares. The Funds are not responsible for ensuring that these organizations or
their authorized designees carry out their obligations to their customers.
Shareholders investing in this manner should look to the organization through
which they invest for specific instructions on how to purchase and redeem
shares.
Additional
Investments. You may add to your account by mail or wire at any time by
purchasing shares at the then current NAV. Before making additional investments
by bank wire, please call the Administrator at 1-866-738-1125 to alert the
Administrator that your wire is to be sent. Follow the wire instructions above
to send your wire. When calling for any reason, please have your account number
ready, if known. Mail orders should include, when possible, the “Invest by Mail”
stub that is attached to your Fund confirmation statement. Otherwise, be sure to
identify your account in your letter or check.
Important Information
About Purchasing Shares. Shares will be purchased at a Fund’s NAV next
determined after your order is received by the Administrator in proper form. An
order is considered to be in proper form if it is complete and contains all
necessary information to process the order, is accompanied by payment in full of
the purchase amount, and is delivered in an approved manner as set forth in this
Prospectus. Direct orders received in proper form by the Administrator, whether
by mail or bank wire, prior to the close of the regular session of trading on
the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) on any business day, generally 4:00
p.m. Eastern time, will purchase shares at the NAV next determined on that
business day. If your order is not received by the close of the regular session
of trading on the Exchange, your order will purchase shares at the NAV
determined on the next business day. Purchase orders received in proper form by
authorized broker-dealers and other financial institutions, or their authorized
designees, prior to the close of the regular session of trading on the Exchange
on any business day will purchase shares at the NAV determined on that
day.
Important Information
About Liability. You should be aware that the Funds’ Account Application
contains provisions in favor of the Funds, the Adviser, the Administrator and
certain of their affiliates, excluding such entities from certain liability in
connection with the performance of any acts instructed by the shareholder or
genuinely believed to be instructed by the shareholder; provided, however, that
such entities will be excluded from liability only if such entities have
exercised due care to determine that the instructions are genuine. If reasonable
procedures are not followed by such entities, they will not be excluded from
liability.
Automatic Investment
Plan. The Automatic Investment Plan enables you to make automatic
investments in shares of the Funds from your bank, savings and loan or other
depository institution account. With your authorization and bank approval, the
Administrator will automatically charge your account the amount specified ($100
minimum) which will be automatically invested in Fund shares at the then current
NAV on or about the date(s) specified on your Account Application. Your
depository institution may impose its own charge for making transfers from your
account. You may change the amount of the investment or discontinue the plan at
any time by writing to the Administrator.
Exchange Privilege.
You may use proceeds from the redemption of shares of any Fund to purchase
shares of another Fund, provided that shares of the Fund to be acquired are
offered for sale in your state of residence. There is no charge for this
exchange privilege. Before making an exchange, you should read the portion of
the Prospectus relating to the Fund into which the shares are to be exchanged.
The shares of the Fund to be acquired will be purchased at the NAV next
determined after receipt by the Administrator of the written exchange request in
proper form. The exchange of shares of one Fund for shares of another Fund is
treated, for federal income tax purposes, as a sale on which you may realize a
taxable gain or loss. To prevent the abuse of the exchange privilege to the
disadvantage of other shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to terminate or
modify the exchange privilege upon 60 days’ notice to shareholders.
Customer Identification
and Verification. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and
money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to
obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a
new account, and to determine whether such person’s name appears on government
lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result,
the Funds must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new
account:
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Date of birth (for
individuals); |
| ● |
Residential or business
street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for
mailing); and |
| ● |
Social security number,
taxpayer identification number, or other identifying
number. |
You may also be asked for a
copy of your driver’s license, passport, or other identifying document in order
to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your
identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer
report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to
open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the
Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they
receive the minimum identifying information listed above.
After an account is opened,
the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your
identity is verified. The Funds also may close your account or take other
appropriate action if they are unable to verify your identity within a
reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be
redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.
Frequent Purchases and
Redemptions of Fund Shares. The Funds have been designed as long-term
investments and not as frequent or short-term trading (“market timing”) options.
The Funds discourage and do not accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions.
Accordingly, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) has adopted policies and procedures
in an effort to detect and prevent market timing in the Funds. The Funds,
through their service providers, monitor shareholder trading activity to ensure
compliance with the Funds’ policies. The Funds prepare reports illustrating
purchase and redemption activity to detect market timing activity. The Funds
have also reserved the right to impose a limit on the number of exchanges
between the Funds. In addition, the Funds reserve the right to reject any
purchase request that they believe to be market timing or otherwise potentially
disruptive in nature. These actions, in the Board’s opinion, should help reduce
the risk of abusive trading in the Funds. The Funds may also modify any terms or
conditions of purchase of shares or withdraw all or any part of the offering
made by this Prospectus. Each of the restrictions on frequent purchases and
redemptions of Fund shares described above applies uniformly in all
cases.
The Funds believe that market
timing activity is not in the best interest of shareholders. Market timing can
be disruptive to the portfolio management process and may adversely impact the
ability of the Adviser to implement the Funds’ investment strategies. In
addition to being disruptive, the risks to the Funds presented by market timing
are higher expenses through increased trading and transaction costs; forced and
unplanned portfolio turnover; large asset swings that decrease the Funds’
ability to maximize investment returns; and potentially diluting the value of
the Funds’ shares. These risks can have an adverse effect on the Funds’
performance.
The Funds have entered into
agreements with intermediaries obligating them to provide, upon request,
information regarding their customers and their customers’ transaction in shares
of the Funds when shares are held in omnibus accounts. The Funds rely on
intermediaries to help enforce their market timing policies. For example,
intermediaries assist the Funds in determining whether an investor is trading in
violation of the Funds’ policies. The Funds reserve the right to reject an order
placed from an omnibus account. Although the Funds have taken these steps to
discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of shares, the Funds cannot
guarantee that such trading will not occur.
How to
Redeem Shares
You may redeem shares of the
Funds on each day that the Exchange is open for business. You may redeem shares
by mail or through your broker or financial institution by following the
procedures described below:
By Mail. Your request
should be mailed to The Government Street Funds, c/o Shareholder Services, P.O.
Box 46707, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246-0707 and include the following
information:
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your letter of
instruction or a stock assignment specifying the name of the applicable
Fund, the account number, and the number of shares or dollar amount to be
redeemed. This request must be signed by all registered shareholders in
the exact names in which they are registered; |
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any required signature
guarantees (see “Signature Guarantees”); and |
| ● |
other supporting legal
documents, if required in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships,
custodianships, corporations, partnerships, pension or profit sharing
plans, and other organizations. |
All redemption orders
received in proper form, as indicated herein, by the Administrator prior to the
close of the regular session of trading on the Exchange, generally 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time, will redeem shares at the NAV determined as of that business day’s
close of trading. Otherwise, your order will redeem shares at the NAV determined
on the next business day. An order is considered to be in proper form if it is
complete and contains all necessary information to process the order (including
the proper account information, the number of shares or dollar amount to be
redeemed and the appropriate signatures), and is delivered in an approved manner
as set forth in this Prospectus.
If you are uncertain of the
requirements for redemption, please contact the Administrator at 1-866-738-1125,
or write to the address shown above.
Through Your Broker or
Financial Institution. You may also redeem your shares through a brokerage
firm or financial institution that has been authorized to accept orders on
behalf of the Funds. Redemption orders will be considered to have been received
by the Funds when an authorized brokerage firm, financial institution, or its
authorized designee, accepts the order. Your redemption will be processed at the
NAV next determined after your order is received by such organization in proper
form. NAV is normally determined at 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. Your brokerage firm
or financial institution may require a redemption request to be received at an
earlier time during the day in order for your redemption to be effective as of
the day the order is received. These organizations may be authorized to
designate other intermediaries to act in this capacity. Such an organization may
charge you transaction fees on redemptions of Fund shares and may impose other
charges or restrictions or account options that differ from those applicable to
shareholders who redeem shares directly through the Administrator.
Receiving Payment.
Whether you request payment by check, wire or through ACH, your redemption
proceeds will be sent to you within 3 business days after receipt of your
redemption request in proper form. However, a Fund may delay forwarding a
redemption payment for recently purchased shares while it determines whether the
purchase payment will be honored. In such cases, the NAV next determined after
receipt of your request for redemption will be used in processing your
redemption and your redemption proceeds will be sent to you upon clearance of
your payment to purchase shares. You may reduce or avoid such delay (which may
take up to 15 days from the purchase date) if you purchase shares by certified
check or wire transfer. The Funds typically expect to meet redemption requests
from the sale of their money market instrument (cash) holdings or from the sale
of other portfolio assets. These methods will typically be used during both
regular and stressed market conditions.
You may choose to have
redemption proceeds sent to your address of record, your bank, or to any other
authorized person. You may have the proceeds sent to your domestic bank by bank
wire ($5,000 minimum) or ACH ($100 minimum) on days that your bank is open for
business. Redemption proceeds will only be sent to the bank account or person
named in your Account Application currently on file with the Funds. You may
change your redemption instructions any time you wish by sending a letter to the
Administrator with your new redemption instructions.
IRA Redemptions. If
you do not want federal income taxes withheld from your IRA redemption, you must
specify this in your redemption request. Otherwise, your redemption will be
subject to federal withholding taxes.
Involuntary Redemptions.
The Board reserves the right to involuntarily redeem any account having an
account value of less than $5,000, or less than $1,000 for tax-deferred
retirement accounts (due to redemptions, exchanges or transfers, but not due to
market action) upon 60 days’ written notice. If you bring your account value up
to the minimum requirements during the notice period, your account will not be
redeemed.
Redemptions in Kind.
Each Fund reserves the right to make payment for a redemption in securities
rather than cash, which is known as a “redemption in kind.” This would be done
only when circumstances exist that would, in the opinion of the Adviser, make it
in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to do so. In such case,
the Adviser, under the supervision of the Board and in accordance with the
Trust’s procedures, may authorize payment to be made in portfolio securities or
other property of the Fund. An irrevocable election has been filed under
Rule 18f-1 of the 1940 Act, wherein each Fund commits to pay redemptions in
cash, rather than in kind, to any shareholder of record of the Funds who redeems
during any ninety day period, the lesser of (a) $250,000 or (b) one percent (1%)
of a Fund’s net assets at the beginning of such period unless the shareholder
consents to receiving the entire distribution in kind. Redemption in kind
transactions will typically be made by delivering readily marketable securities
to the redeeming shareholder within 3 business days after receipt of an in-kind
redemption request in proper order. The securities that are redeemed in-kind
will be equal to the market value of your shares being redeemed and will be
priced using the same procedures that are used to compute the Fund’s NAV. It is
the Adviser’s intention, at the present time, to reimburse shareholders for
their brokerage costs and any other fees or losses incurred by them in selling
such securities immediately upon receipt thereof. The Adviser may determine to
discontinue this practice at any time without notice to shareholders.
Signature Guarantees.
To protect your account and the Funds from fraud, a signature guarantee may be
required to be sure that you are the person who has authorized a redemption. The
Administrator will accept signatures guaranteed by a domestic bank or trust
company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial
institution that participates in the STAMP Medallion Program sponsored by the
Securities Transfer Association. Signature guarantees from financial
institutions that do not participate in the STAMP Medallion Program will not be
accepted. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee. You will need
your signature guaranteed if (1) you request that your redemption be made
payable to a person not on record with the Fund; (2) you request that your
redemption be mailed to an address other than the address on record with the
Fund; (3) the proceeds of your redemption request exceed $50,000; (4) you
request that your redemption be wired to a bank other than the bank on record
with the Fund; or (5) the address on your account has changed within 15 days of
your redemption request. The Funds and the Administrator reserve the right to
amend these standards at any time without notice.
Systematic Withdrawal
Plan. If your shares of any Fund are valued at $10,000 or more at the
current NAV, you may establish a Systematic Withdrawal Plan to receive a check,
on a stated specified date, in a stated amount of not less than $100. The Funds
will automatically redeem sufficient shares from your account to meet the
specified withdrawal amount. You may establish this service whether dividends
and distributions are reinvested or paid in cash. Systematic withdrawals may be
deposited directly to your bank account by completing the applicable section on
the Account Application or by writing to the Administrator.
How Net
Asset Value is Determined
The NAV of each Fund is
determined on each business day that the Exchange is open for trading, as of the
close of business of the regular session of the Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern time). Each Fund’s NAV is determined by dividing the total value of all
Fund securities (valued at market value) and other assets, less liabilities, by
the total number of shares then outstanding. NAV includes interest on fixed
income securities, which is accrued daily. See the SAI for further
details.
Common stocks will ordinarily
be traded on a national securities exchange, but may also be traded in the
over-the-counter market. Securities traded on a national stock exchange,
including common stocks and ETFs, are generally valued based upon the closing
price on the principal exchange where the security is traded, if available,
otherwise at the last quoted bid price. Securities that are quoted by NASDAQ are
valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Securities that are traded
over-the-counter are valued at the last sale price, if available; otherwise, at
the last quoted bid price. To the extent that a Fund’s foreign securities are
traded in other markets on days when the Fund does not calculate its NAV, the
value of the Fund’s assets may be affected on days when shares of the Fund
cannot be purchased and sold.
When market quotations are
not readily available, if a pricing service cannot provide a price, or if the
Adviser believes the price received from the pricing service is not indicative
of market value, securities will be valued in good faith as determined by the
Adviser as the Funds’ valuation designee in accordance with procedures adopted
by the Board pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. Valuing portfolio
securities at fair value involves reliance on judgment and a security’s fair
value may differ depending on the method used for determining value. As a
result, the values of some securities used to calculate a Fund’s NAV may differ
from quoted or published prices for the same securities.
To the extent any assets of a
Fund are invested in other investment companies that are registered under the
1940 Act (other than ETFs, but including money market funds), the Fund’s NAV
with respect to those assets is calculated based upon the NAVs, as reported by
those companies. The prospectuses for these companies explain the circumstances
under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value
pricing.
Management
of the Funds
Each Fund is a series of
Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment
company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Board supervises the
business activities of the Funds. Like other mutual funds, the Trust retains
various organizations to perform specialized services for the Funds.
Subject to the authority of
the Board, Leavell Investment Management, Inc. provides a continuous program of
supervision of each Fund’s assets, including the composition of its portfolio,
and furnishes advice and recommendations with respect to investments, investment
policies and the purchase and sale of securities, pursuant to Investment
Advisory Agreements with the Trust. The Adviser is also responsible for the
selection of broker-dealers through which each Fund executes portfolio
transactions, subject to brokerage policies approved by the Trustees, and
provides certain executive personnel to the Funds.
In addition to acting as
investment adviser to the Funds, the Adviser also provides investment advice to
corporations, trusts, pension and profit sharing plans, other business and
institutional accounts and individuals. The address of the Adviser is 210 St.
Joseph Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602.
Thomas W. Leavell is
primarily responsible for managing each Fund’s portfolio investments. He has
acted as sole portfolio manager of The Government Street Equity Fund since its
inception and as co-portfolio manager of The Government Street Opportunities
Fund since its inception until March 2016 when he became the sole portfolio
manager. Mr. Leavell has been a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser since his
founding of the firm in 1979 and served as President until January 2014 and
as a Director until August 2016. He holds a B.S. degree from Auburn
University and an M.B.A. from the University of Kentucky.
Compensation of the Adviser
with respect to The Government Street Equity Fund is at the annual rate of 0.60%
on the first $100 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets; and 0.50% on
assets over $100 million. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, The
Government Street Equity Fund paid investment advisory fees equal to 0.60% of
the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of the Adviser
with respect to The Government Street Opportunities Fund is at the annual rate
of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. During the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2023, The Government Street Opportunities Fund paid investment
advisory fees equal to 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
For More Information -
The SAI provides additional information about the portfolio manager’s
compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the portfolio
manager’s ownership of shares of the Funds. For a discussion of the factors
considered by the Board in its most recent approval of each Fund’s Investment
Advisory Agreement, including the Board’s conclusions with respect thereto, see
the Funds’ annual report for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Shareholder Servicing
Plan. The Funds have adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan (the “Plan”),
which allows each Fund to make payments to financial organizations (including
payments directly to the Adviser and the distributor (Ultimus Fund Distributors,
LLC) for providing account administration and account maintenance services to
Fund shareholders. The annual service fee may not exceed an amount equal to
0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Because these fees are paid out
of the Funds’ assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the
cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying sales charges. The
Adviser, at its own expense and out of its legitimate profits, may make
additional payments to financial organizations from its own revenues based on
the amount of customer assets maintained in the Funds by such organizations. The
payment by the Adviser of any such additional compensation will not affect the
expense ratios of the Funds.
Dividends,
Distributions and Taxes
Each Fund has qualified and
intends to remain qualified as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter
M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. By so qualifying, each Fund will not be
subject to federal income tax on that part of its net investment income and net
realized capital gains that it distributes to its shareholders. Shareholders are
liable for taxes on distributions of net investment income and net realized
capital gains of the Funds but, of course, shareholders who are not subject to
tax on their income will not be required to pay taxes on amounts distributed to
them. The Funds intend to withhold federal income taxes on taxable distributions
made to shareholders who are subject to such withholding.
There is no fixed dividend
rate, and there can be no assurance as to the payment of any dividends or the
realization of any gains for any Fund. Current practice of the Funds, subject to
the discretion of management is as follows: The Government Street Equity Fund
intends to declare dividends from net investment income quarterly, payable
during the last week of each calendar quarter on a date selected by management.
The Government Street Opportunities Fund intends to declare dividends from net
investment income annually, payable on a date selected by management. In
addition, distributions out of any net short-term capital gains may be made
throughout the year and distributions of any long-term capital gains derived
from the sale of securities may be made at least once each year. The nature and
amount of all dividends and distributions will be identified separately when tax
information is distributed by the Funds at the end of each year.
Distributions attributable to
ordinary income and short-term capital gains are generally taxed as ordinary
income, although certain income dividends may be taxed to non-corporate
shareholders at long-term capital gains rates. In the case of corporations that
hold shares of the Funds, certain income may qualify for a 70%
dividends-received deduction. Distributions of long-term capital gains are
generally taxed as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long you have held
your Fund shares.
Dividends and capital gains
distributions may be reinvested in additional shares of the Funds or paid in
cash, as indicated on your Account Application. If no option is selected on your
Application, distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional
shares. Tax consequences to shareholders of dividends and distributions are the
same if received in cash or if received in additional shares of the Funds. In
addition to federal taxes, you may be subject to state and local taxes on
distributions. Redemptions and exchanges of shares of the Funds are taxable
events on which you may realize a gain or loss.
The Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act of 2008 requires that mutual fund companies report cost basis
information to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) on Form 1099-B for any
sale of mutual fund shares acquired after January 1, 2012 (“Covered
Shares”). Under these regulations, mutual funds must select a default cost basis
calculation method and apply that method to the sale of Covered Shares unless an
alternate IRS approved method is specifically elected in writing by the
shareholder. Average Cost, which is the mutual fund industry standard,
has been selected as the Funds’ default cost basis calculation method. If a
shareholder determines that an IRS approved cost basis calculation method other
than the Funds’ default method of Average Cost is more appropriate, the
shareholder must contact the Fund at the time of or in advance of the sale of
Covered Shares that are to be subject to that alternate election. IRS
regulations do not permit the change of a cost basis election on previously
executed trades.
All Covered Shares purchased
in non-retirement accounts are subject to the cost basis reporting regulations.
Non-covered shares are mutual fund shares that were acquired prior to the
effective date of January 1, 2012. Cost basis information will not be
reported to the IRS or shareholder upon the sale of any non-covered mutual fund
shares. Non-covered shares will be redeemed first unless otherwise
specified.
This discussion of the tax
consequences of an investment in the Funds is not exhaustive on the subject.
Consequently, investors should seek qualified tax advice.
Financial
Highlights
The financial highlights
tables are intended to help you understand each Fund’s financial performance for
the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single
Fund share. The total returns in the tables represent the rate that an investor
would have earned or lost on an investment in the Funds (assuming reinvestment
of all dividends and distributions). Information has been audited by Cohen &
Company, Ltd., the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm, whose
report, along with the Funds’ financial statements, is included in the annual
report, which is available upon request.
The Government Street Equity
Fund
Selected Per Share Data
for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year:
|
|
Years
Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
|
Net asset value at
beginning of year |
|
$ |
104.58 |
|
|
$ |
98.83 |
|
|
$ |
68.30 |
|
|
$ |
73.37 |
|
|
$ |
74.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from
investment operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment
income(a) |
|
|
0.97 |
|
|
|
0.58 |
|
|
|
0.64 |
|
|
|
0.80 |
|
|
|
0.69 |
|
Net realized and
unrealized gains (losses) on investments |
|
|
(10.23 |
) |
|
|
16.42 |
|
|
|
36.33 |
|
|
|
(1.82 |
) |
|
|
3.37 |
|
Total from investment
operations |
|
|
(9.26 |
) |
|
|
17.00 |
|
|
|
36.97 |
|
|
|
(1.02 |
) |
|
|
4.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less distributions
from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment
income |
|
|
(0.98 |
) |
|
|
(0.58 |
) |
|
|
(0.64 |
) |
|
|
(0.80 |
) |
|
|
(0.68 |
) |
Net realized
gains |
|
|
(2.00 |
) |
|
|
(10.67 |
) |
|
|
(5.80 |
) |
|
|
(3.25 |
) |
|
|
(4.61 |
) |
Total
distributions |
|
|
(2.98 |
) |
|
|
(11.25 |
) |
|
|
(6.44 |
) |
|
|
(4.05 |
) |
|
|
(5.29 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value at end
of year |
|
$ |
92.34 |
|
|
$ |
104.58 |
|
|
$ |
98.83 |
|
|
$ |
68.30 |
|
|
$ |
73.37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
return(b) |
|
|
(8.68 |
)% |
|
|
17.51 |
% |
|
|
55.46 |
% |
|
|
(2.04 |
)% |
|
|
5.65 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets at end of
year (000’s) |
|
$ |
67,295 |
|
|
$ |
76,446 |
|
|
$ |
69,948 |
|
|
$ |
49,981 |
|
|
$ |
56,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of total expenses
to average net assets(c) |
|
|
0.87 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
0.86 |
% |
|
|
0.91 |
% |
|
|
0.89 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of net investment
income to average net assets(c) |
|
|
1.07 |
% |
|
|
0.55 |
% |
|
|
0.71 |
% |
|
|
1.01 |
% |
|
|
0.92 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Portfolio turnover
rate |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
17 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
| (a) |
Recognition of net
investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declarations of
dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund
invests, if any. |
|
|
|
| (b) |
Total return is a
measure of the change in value on an investment in the Fund over the
periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains
distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do
not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund
distributions or the redemption of Fund Shares. |
|
|
|
| (c) |
The ratios of expenses
and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Fund’s
proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in
which the Fund invests, if any. |
The Government Street
Opportunities Fund
Selected Per Share Data
for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year:
|
|
Years
Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
|
Net asset value at
beginning of year |
|
$ |
39.61 |
|
|
$ |
35.73 |
|
|
$ |
23.56 |
|
|
$ |
26.78 |
|
|
$ |
26.64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from
investment operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment
income(a) |
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
0.10 |
|
|
|
0.16 |
|
|
|
0.18 |
|
Net realized and
unrealized gains (losses) on investments |
|
|
(2.31 |
) |
|
|
5.20 |
|
|
|
13.19 |
|
|
|
(2.16 |
) |
|
|
0.90 |
|
Total from investment
operations |
|
|
(2.04 |
) |
|
|
5.37 |
|
|
|
13.29 |
|
|
|
(2.00 |
) |
|
|
1.08 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less distributions
from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment
income |
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
|
|
(0.18 |
) |
|
|
(0.10 |
) |
|
|
(0.16 |
) |
|
|
(0.14 |
) |
Net realized
gains |
|
|
(1.34 |
) |
|
|
(1.31 |
) |
|
|
(1.02 |
) |
|
|
(1.06 |
) |
|
|
(0.80 |
) |
Total
distributions |
|
|
(1.53 |
) |
|
|
(1.49 |
) |
|
|
(1.12 |
) |
|
|
(1.22 |
) |
|
|
(0.94 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value at end
of year |
|
$ |
36.04 |
|
|
$ |
39.61 |
|
|
$ |
35.73 |
|
|
$ |
23.56 |
|
|
$ |
26.78 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
return(b) |
|
|
(4.91 |
)% |
|
|
15.11 |
% |
|
|
57.00 |
% |
|
|
(8.18 |
)% |
|
|
4.21 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets at end of
year (000’s) |
|
$ |
60,579 |
|
|
$ |
64,413 |
|
|
$ |
58,288 |
|
|
$ |
39,422 |
|
|
$ |
46,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of total expenses
to average net assets(c) |
|
|
1.05 |
% |
|
|
1.02 |
% |
|
|
1.07 |
% |
|
|
1.09 |
% |
|
|
1.08 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of net investment
income to average net assets(c) |
|
|
0.78 |
% |
|
|
0.44 |
% |
|
|
0.32 |
% |
|
|
0.57 |
% |
|
|
0.64 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Portfolio turnover
rate |
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
8 |
% |
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
6 |
% |
| (a) |
Recognition of net
investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declarations of
dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund
invests, if any. |
|
|
|
| (b) |
Total return is a
measure of the change in value on an investment in the Fund over the
periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains
distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do
not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund
distributions or the redemption of Fund Shares. |
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The ratios of expenses
and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Fund’s
proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in
which the Fund invests, if any. |
PRIVACY
NOTICE
FACTS |
WHAT
DO THE GOVERNMENT STREET FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL
INFORMATION? |
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Why? |
Financial
companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law
gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law
also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your
personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what
we do. |
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What? |
The
types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product
or service you have with us. This information can
include: |
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Social
Security number |
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Assets |
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Retirement
Assets |
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Transaction
History |
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Checking
Account Information |
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Purchase
History |
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Account
Balances |
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Account
Transactions |
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Wire
Transfer Instructions |
When
you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your
information as described in this notice. |
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How? |
All
financial companies need to share your personal information to run their
everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial
companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons The
Government Street Funds choose to share; and whether you can limit this
sharing. |
Reasons
we can share your personal information |
Do
The Government Street Funds share? |
Can
you limit
this
sharing? |
For our everyday
business purposes –
Such as to process your
transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal
investigations, or report to credit bureaus |
Yes |
No |
For our marketing
purposes –
to offer our products
and services to you |
No |
We
don’t share |
For
joint marketing with other financial companies |
No |
We
don’t share |
For our affiliates’
everyday business purposes –
information about your
creditworthiness |
No |
We
don’t share |
For
nonaffiliates to market to you |
No |
We
don’t share |
Questions? |
Call
1-866-738-1125 |
Who
we are |
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Who
is providing this notice? |
Williamsburg Investment
Trust
Ultimus Fund
Distributors, LLC
Ultimus Fund Solutions,
LLC |
What
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How
do The Government Street Funds protect my personal
information? |
To protect your
personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security
measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer
safeguards and secured files and buildings.
Our service providers
are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to
prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal
information. |
How
do The Government Street Funds collect my personal
information? |
We
collect your personal information, for example, when you |
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Provide
account information |
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Give
us your contact information |
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Make
deposits or withdrawals from your account |
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Make a
wire transfer |
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Tell
us where to send the money |
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Tell
us who receives the money |
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Show
your government-issued ID |
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Show
your driver’s license |
We
also collect your personal information from other
companies. |
Why
can’t I limit all sharing? |
Federal
law gives you the right to limit only |
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Sharing
for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your
creditworthiness |
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Affiliates
from using your information to market to you |
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Sharing
for nonaffiliates to market to you |
State
laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit
sharing. |
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Definitions |
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Affiliates
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Companies
related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and
nonfinancial companies. |
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Leavell
Investment Management, Inc., the investment adviser to The Government
Street Funds, could be deemed to be an affiliate. |
Nonaffiliates |
Companies
not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and
nonfinancial companies |
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The
Government Street Funds do not share with nonaffiliates so they can market
to you. |
Joint
marketing |
A
formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together
market financial products or services to you. |
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The
Government Street Funds don’t jointly
market. |
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The Government
Street Funds |
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No-Load
Mutual Funds |
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Investment
Adviser
Leavell
Investment Management, Inc.
210
St. Joseph Street
Mobile,
Alabama 36602
www.leavellinvestments.com
Administrator
Ultimus
Fund Solutions, LLC
P.O.
Box 46707
Cincinnati,
Ohio 45246-0707
(Toll-Free)
1-866-738-1125
Custodian
US
Bank NA 425 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen
& Company, Ltd. 342 North Water Street, Suite 830
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53202 |
Legal
Counsel
Sullivan
& Worcester LLP
1666 K
Street, NW
Washington,
D.C. 20006
Board
of Trustees
John
P. Ackerly, IV
Robert
S. Harris
George
K. Jennison
Harris
V. Morrissette
Elizabeth
W. Robertson
Portfolio
Manager
Thomas
W. Leavell
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For Additional
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Additional information
about the Funds is included in the SAI, which is toincorporated by
reference in its entirety. Additional information about the Funds’
investments is available in the Funds’ annual and semiannual reports to
shareholders. In the Funds’ annual report, you will find a discussion of
the market conditions and strategies that significantly affected the
Funds’ performance during their last fiscal year. |
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This Prospectus and the
SAI provide information concerning the Funds that you should consider in
determining whether to purchase shares of the Funds. The Funds may make
changes to this information from time to time. Neither this Prospectus nor
the SAI is intended to give rise to any contract rights or other rights in
any shareholder, other than any rights conferred explicitly by federal or
state securities laws that may not be waived. The Funds enter into
contractual arrangements with various parties, including, among others,
the Adviser, who provide services to the Funds. Shareholders are not
parties to, or third party beneficiaries of, those contractual
arrangements, and those contractual arrangements cannot be enforced by
shareholders. |
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To obtain a free copy
of the SAI, the annual and semiannual reports or other information about
the Funds, or to make inquiries about the Funds, please call
Toll-Free |
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1-866-738-1125 |
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This Prospectus, the
SAI and the most recent shareholder reports are also available without
charge on the Funds’ website at https://funddocs.filepoint.com/govstreet. |
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Only one copy of a
Prospectus or an annual or semiannual report will be sent to each
household address. This process, known as “Householding,” is used for most
required shareholder mailings. (It does not apply to confirmations of
transactions and account statements, however.) You may, of course, request
an additional copy of a Prospectus or an annual or semiannual report at
any time by calling or writing the Funds. You may also request that
Householding be eliminated from all your required mailings. |
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Reports and other
information about the Funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the
Commission’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of
information on the Commission’s Internet site may be obtained, upon
payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following
e-mail address: [email protected], or by
writing to: Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Reference Section,
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520. |
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The Funds are series of
Williamsburg Investment Trust (File No. 811-05685) |
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