PROSPECTUS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

    Investor
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
 

Oakmark Fund

 

OAKMX

 

OAYMX

 

OANMX

 

OARMX

 
Oakmark Select
Fund
 

OAKLX

 

OAYLX

 

OANLX

 

OARLX

 
Oakmark Equity
and Income Fund
 

OAKBX

 

OAYBX

 

OANBX

 

OARBX

 
Oakmark Global
Fund
 

OAKGX

 

OAYGX

 

OANGX

 

OARGX

 
Oakmark Global
Select Fund
 

OAKWX

 

OAYWX

 

OANWX

 

OARWX

 
Oakmark
International Fund
 

OAKIX

 

OAYIX

 

OANIX

 

OARIX

 
Oakmark
International Small
Cap Fund
 

OAKEX

 

OAYEX

 

OANEX

 

OAREX

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Advised by Harris Associates L.P.




TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND SUMMARIES

   

1

   

Oakmark Fund

   

1

   

Oakmark Select Fund

   

8

   

Oakmark Equity And Income Fund

   

15

   

Oakmark Global Fund

   

24

   

Oakmark Global Select Fund

   

32

   

Oakmark International Fund

   

40

   

Oakmark International Small Cap Fund

   

48

   

HOW THE FUNDS PURSUE THEIR INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES

   

56

   

Investment Objectives

   

56

   

Change in Objective

   

56

   

Principal Investment Strategies

   

56

   

Investment Techniques

   

59

   

Risk Factors

   

61

   

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

   

64

   

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS

   

65

   

INVESTING WITH THE OAKMARK FUNDS

   

68

   

Eligibility to Buy Shares

   

68

   

Types of Accounts – Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

   

68

   

Types of Accounts – Advisor Class Shares

   

69

   

Types of Accounts – Institutional Class Shares

   

70

   

Types of Accounts – Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

   

70

   

Investment Minimums

   

71

   

Share Price

   

71

   

General Purchasing Policies

   

72

   

General Redemption Policies

   

74

   


HOW TO PURCHASE INVESTOR CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS I)
SHARES, ADVISOR CLASS SHARES AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS SHARES
   

77

   

By Internet

   

77

   

By Check

   

77

   

By Wire Transfer

   

78

   

By Electronic Transfer

   

78

   

By Automatic Investment

   

79

   

By Payroll Deduction

   

80

   

By Exchange

   

80

   

By Telephone

   

81

   
HOW TO REDEEM INVESTOR CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS I)
SHARES, ADVISOR CLASS SHARES AND INSTITUTIONAL
CLASS SHARES
   

82

   

By Internet

   

82

   

In Writing

   

82

   

By Telephone

   

82

   

By Electronic Transfer

   

83

   

By Exchange

   

83

   

By Wire Transfer

   

84

   

By Automatic Redemption

   

84

   

Signature Guarantee

   

85

   

Small Account Fee Policy

   

85

   

Small Account Redemption

   

85

   

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

   

88

   

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shareholders

   

88

   

Advisor Class Shareholders

   

88

   

Institutional Class Shareholders

   

88

   

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shareholders

   

90

   

Expenses

   

91

   

DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

   

92

   

Distributions

   

92

   

Taxes

   

92

   

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

   

95

   


OAKMARK FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

0.74

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.74

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.19

%

   

0.11

%(1)

   

0.01

%(1)

   

0.51

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

0.93

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.75

%

   

1.25

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

0.89

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.71

%

   

1.21

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.04% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK FUND
1



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

91

   

$

83

   

$

73

   

$

123

   
3 Years    

284

     

259

     

227

     

384

   
5 Years    

493

     

450

     

395

     

665

   
10 Years    

1,096

     

1,002

     

883

     

1,466

   

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 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of U.S. companies. The Fund generally invests in the securities of larger capitalization companies. The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

OAKMARK FUND
2



Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on the Fund's performance. Therefore, the Fund's portfolio typically holds thirty to sixty stocks rather than hundreds, and a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular sector or industry.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

OAKMARK FUND
3



Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund's portfolio tends to be invested in a relatively small number of stocks—thirty to sixty rather than hundreds. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by the Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies.

Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular sector or industry, changes affecting that sector or industry, or

OAKMARK FUND
4



the perception of that sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 23.2%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -23.0%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 9.29%
 

OAKMARK FUND
5



Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

Oakmark Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-3.95

%

   

12.61

%

   

8.49

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-4.27

%

   

11.79

%

   

7.76

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

-1.97

%

   

10.11

%

   

6.91

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.26

%

   

12.26

%

   

8.15

%

 
S&P 500 Index (does not reflect
the deduction of fees,  
expenses or taxes)
   

1.38

%

   

12.57

%

   

7.31

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Oakmark Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

William C. Nygren, CFA and Kevin G. Grant, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. Nygren is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1983 and has managed the Fund since 2000. Mr. Grant is Co-Chairman, a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1988 and has managed the Fund since 2000.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

OAKMARK FUND
6



Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK FUND
7



OAKMARK SELECT FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark Select Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

0.87

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.87

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.18

%

   

0.11

%(1)

   

0.02

%(1)

   

0.52

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
 

1.05

%

 

0.98

%

 

0.89

%

 

1.39

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

0.98

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.82

%

   

1.32

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.07% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
8



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

100

   

$

93

   

$

84

   

$

134

   
3 Years    

312

     

290

     

262

     

418

   
5 Years    

542

     

504

     

455

     

723

   
10 Years    

1,201

     

1,120

     

1,014

     

1,590

   

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 38% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater portion of its assets in a more limited number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund could own as few as twelve securities, but generally will have approximately twenty securities in its portfolio and as a result, a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular sector or industry. The Fund generally invests in the securities of large- and mid-capitalization companies.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
9



Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment.

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
10



In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Non-Diversification Risk. A non-diversified fund (generally, a fund that may invest in a limited number of issuers) may be subject to greater risk than a diversified fund because changes in the financial condition or market assessment of a single issuer may cause greater fluctuation in the value of a non-diversified Fund's shares. Lack of broad diversification also may cause a non-diversified fund to be more susceptible to economic, political or regulatory events than a diversified fund. A non-diversification strategy may increase the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular sector or industry, changes affecting that sector or industry, or the perception of that sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large and medium) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies. Smaller companies may be more volatile due to, among other things, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources and fewer experienced managers. In addition, there is typically less publicly available information about such companies, and their stocks may have a more limited trading market than stocks of larger companies.

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
11



Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 25.7%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -20.2%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 4.54%
 

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
12



Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

Select Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-3.58

%

   

13.56

%

   

7.34

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-3.65

%

   

12.31

%

   

6.36

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

-1.97

%

   

10.92

%

   

5.95

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-3.94

%

   

13.22

%

   

7.04

%

 
S&P 500 Index (does not reflect
the deduction of fees,  
expenses or taxes)
   

1.38

%

   

12.57

%

   

7.31

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Select Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

William C. Nygren, CFA, Anthony P. Coniaris, CFA and Thomas W. Murray manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. Nygren is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1983 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 1996. Mr. Coniaris is Co-Chairman, a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1999 and has managed the Fund since 2013. Mr. Murray is a Vice President, Director of U.S. Research, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2003 and has managed the Fund since 2013.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
13



Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK SELECT FUND
14




OAKMARK EQUITY AND
INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark Equity and Income Fund seeks income and preservation and growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

0.68

%

   

0.68

%

   

0.68

%

   

0.68

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.21

%

   

0.11

%(1)

   

0.01

%(1)

   

0.52

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

0.89

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.69

%

   

1.20

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.10

%

   

0.10

%

   

0.10

%

   

0.10

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

0.79

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.59

%

   

1.10

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
15



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

81

   

$

70

   

$

60

   

$

112

   
3 Years    

252

     

221

     

189

     

350

   
5 Years    

439

     

384

     

329

     

606

   
10 Years    

978

     

859

     

738

     

1,340

   

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 18% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity and debt securities (although the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity and debt securities of non-U.S. issuers). The Fund is intended to present a balanced investment program between growth and income by investing approximately 40-75% of its total assets in common stock, including securities convertible into common stock, and up to 60% of its total assets in debt securities issued by U.S. or non-U.S. governments and corporate entities rated at the time of purchase within the two highest grades assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or by Standard & Poor's Corporation Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in unrated or below investment grade rated debt securities, sometimes called junk bonds. The Fund may invest in the securities of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization companies.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics,

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
16



although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its equity investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on the Fund's performance. Therefore, the Fund's portfolio typically holds thirty to sixty stocks rather than hundreds, and a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular sector or industry.

The proportion of the Fund held in debt securities will vary in light of the Adviser's view of the attractiveness of debt securities. In times when the Adviser believes equities provide above average absolute value, the proportion of the Fund allocated to debt securities will decline. In selecting debt securities, the Adviser considers many factors, including among other things, quality, yield-to-maturity, liquidity, current yield and call risk. The Adviser believes the role of fixed income investments in the Fund is to help buffer the volatility of the Fund's equity portfolio and generate income.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
17



PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund's portfolio tends to be invested in a relatively small number of stocks—thirty to sixty rather than hundreds. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by the Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
18



securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large, medium or small) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies. Smaller companies may be more volatile due to, among other things, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources and fewer experienced managers. In addition, there is typically less publicly available information about such companies, and their stocks may have a more limited trading market than stocks of larger companies.

Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular sector or industry, changes affecting that sector or industry, or the perception of that sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Debt Securities Risk. Debt securities are subject to credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk the issuer or guarantor of a debt security will be unable or unwilling to make timely payments of interest or principal or to otherwise honor its obligations.

Interest Rate Risk. The Fund's yield and share price will fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates and there is a risk of loss due to changes in interest rates. In general, the prices of debt securities rise when interest rates fall, and the prices fall when interest rates rise. Currently, interest rates are at or are near historically low levels.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk is the risk a particular security may be difficult to purchase or sell and that the Fund may be unable to sell such security at an advantageous time or price and may be forced to sell a security at a discount to the Adviser's estimated value of such a security.

U.S. Government Securities Risk. Some securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. and may only be supported by the right of the agency or instrumentality to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. There can be no assurance that the U.S. government will always provide financial support to those agencies or instrumentalities.

Sovereign Debt Risk. Sovereign debt instruments, including U.S. and non-U.S. debt instruments, are subject to the risk that a governmental entity may delay, refuse, or be unable to pay interest or repay principal on its debt, due, for example, to cash flow problems, insufficient foreign currency reserves, political considerations, the size of the governmental entity's debt position in relation to the economy, its policy toward international lenders or the failure to put in place economic reforms required by multilateral agencies. If a governmental entity defaults, it may ask for more time in which to pay or for further loans. There is no legal process for collecting sovereign debt that a government does not pay, nor are there bankruptcy proceedings through

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
19



which all or part of the sovereign debt that a government entity has not repaid may be collected.

Lower-Rated Debt Securities Risk. Below investment grade securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds) are regarded as having predominately speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to pay principal and interest and carry a greater risk that the issuer of such securities will default in the timely payment of principal and interest. Issuers of securities that are in default or have defaulted may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case the Fund may lose its entire investment.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in securities issued by entities based outside the United States may involve risks relating to political, social and economic developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the regulations to which U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and markets are subject. These risks may result in the Fund experiencing rapid and extreme value changes due to currency controls; different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and legal standards and practices; political and diplomatic changes and developments; expropriation; changes in tax policy; a lack of available public information regarding non-U.S. issuers; greater market volatility; a lack of sufficient market liquidity; differing securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling portfolio transactions or in receiving payment of dividends. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in issuers located in developing and emerging countries, and in issuers in more developed countries that conduct substantial business in such developing and emerging countries. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies may negatively affect an investment in non-U.S. securities.

Investments in securities issued by entities domiciled in the United States also may be subject to many of these risks.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's annual average returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
20



  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 10.6%, during the quarter ended September 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -12.8%, during the quarter ended September 30, 2011
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 5.71%
 

Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

Equity and Income Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.60

%

   

6.82

%

   

6.62

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-5.99

%

   

5.46

%

   

5.55

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

-1.46

%

   

5.40

%

   

5.33

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.90

%

   

6.48

%

   

6.27

%

 
Lipper Balanced Funds Index
(does not reflect the deduction  
of fees, expenses or taxes)
   

-0.42

%

   

6.98

%

   

5.43

%

 
S&P 500 Index (does not reflect
the deduction of fees,  
expenses or taxes)
   

1.38

%

   

12.57

%

   

7.31

%

 
Barclays U.S. Government/
Credit Index (does not reflect  
the deduction of fees,  
expenses or taxes)
   

0.15

%

   

3.39

%

   

4.47

%

 

Lipper Balanced Funds Index is an index of the thirty largest balanced funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. This information shows how the Fund's returns compare with the returns of an index comprised of the thirty largest balanced funds tracked by Lipper, Inc.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
21



The S&P 500 Index is a widely quoted, unmanaged, market weighted index that includes 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. This information shows how the Fund's returns compare with a broad-based securities market index.

The Barclays U.S. Government & Credit Index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated U.S. Treasury bonds, government-related bonds and investment grade U.S. corporate bonds that have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to one year. This information shows how the Fund's returns compare with a broad- based securities market index.

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Equity and Income Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Clyde S. McGregor, CFA, M. Colin Hudson, CFA and Edward J. Wojciechowski, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. McGregor is a Vice President and portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1981 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 1995. Mr. Hudson is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2005 and has managed the Fund since 2013. Mr. Wojciechowski is a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2005 and has managed the Fund since 2013.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
22



Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
23



OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark Global Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.23

%

   

0.14

%(1)

   

0.04

%(1)

   

0.56

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

1.23

%

   

1.14

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.56

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.06

%

   

0.06

%

   

0.06

%

   

0.06

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

1.17

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.50

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.06% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
24



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

119

   

$

110

   

$

100

   

$

153

   
3 Years    

372

     

343

     

312

     

474

   
5 Years    

644

     

595

     

542

     

818

   
10 Years    

1,420

     

1,317

     

1,201

     

1,791

   

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 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The Fund invests in the securities of companies located in at least three countries. Typically, the Fund invests between 25-75% of its total assets in securities of U.S. companies and between 25-75% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. In determining whether an issuer is a U.S. or non-U.S. company, the Fund considers various factors including its country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which it trades, the location from which the majority of its revenue comes, and its reporting currency. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, and the Fund may invest in securities of companies located in developed or emerging markets. The Fund considers emerging markets to be markets located in countries classified as emerging or frontier markets by MSCI, and are generally located in the AsiaPacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa. The Fund may invest in the securities of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization companies.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
25



assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on the Fund's performance. Therefore, the Fund's portfolio typically holds thirty to sixty stocks rather than hundreds, and a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular region, sector or industry.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
26



in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund's portfolio tends to be invested in a relatively small number of stocks—thirty to sixty rather than hundreds. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by the Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

Region, Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular region, sector or industry, changes affecting that region, sector or industry, or the perception of that region, sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual regions, sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
27



Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in securities issued by entities based outside the United States may involve risks relating to political, social and economic developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the regulations to which U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and markets are subject. These risks may result in the Fund experiencing rapid and extreme value changes due to currency controls; different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and legal standards and practices; political and diplomatic changes and developments; expropriation; changes in tax policy; a lack of available public information regarding non-U.S. issuers; greater market volatility; a lack of sufficient market liquidity; differing securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling portfolio transactions or in receiving payment of dividends. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in issuers located in developing and emerging countries, and in issuers in more developed countries that conduct substantial business in such developing and emerging countries. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies may negatively affect an investment in non-U.S. securities. Investments in securities issued by entities domiciled in the United States also may be subject to many of these risks. The Fund may hedge its exposure to foreign currencies. Although hedging may be used to protect the Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return, and there is no guarantee that the Fund's hedging strategy will be successful.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large, medium or small) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies. Smaller companies may be more volatile due to, among other things, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources and fewer experienced managers. In addition, there is typically less publicly available information about such companies, and their stocks may have a more limited trading market than stocks of larger companies.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
28



information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 29.5%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -24.1%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: -2.77%
 

Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

Global Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.38

%

   

7.14

%

   

6.45

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-4.95

%

   

6.34

%

   

5.60

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

-1.89

%

   

5.59

%

   

5.29

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.76

%

   

6.75

%

   

6.06

%

 
MSCI World Index (does not reflect
the deduction of fees,  
expenses or taxes)
   

-0.87

%

   

7.59

%

   

4.98

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
29



from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Global Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Clyde S. McGregor, CFA, David G. Herro, CFA, Anthony P. Coniaris, CFA and Jason E. Long, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. McGregor is a Vice President and portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1981 and has managed the Fund since 2003. Mr. Herro is Deputy Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of International Equity and a portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1992 and has managed the Fund since 2016. Mr. Coniaris is Co-Chairman, a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1999 and has managed the Fund since 2016. Mr. Long is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2011 and has managed the Fund since 2016.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
30



TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND
31




OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark Global Select Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.22

%

   

0.16

%(1)

   

0.05

%(1)

   

0.47

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

1.22

%

   

1.16

%

   

1.05

%

   

1.47

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.07

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

1.15

%

   

1.09

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.40

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.07% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
32



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

117

   

$

111

   

$

100

   

$

143

   
3 Years    

365

     

347

     

312

     

443

   
5 Years    

633

     

601

     

542

     

766

   
10 Years    

1,398

     

1,329

     

1,201

     

1,680

   

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 17% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The Fund invests in the securities of companies located in at least three countries. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater portion of its assets in a more limited number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund could own as few as twelve securities, but generally will have approximately twenty securities in its portfolio and as a result, a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular region, sector or industry. Typically, the Fund will invest at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies (unless Harris Associates L.P., the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), deems market conditions and/or company valuations less favorable to non-U.S. companies, in which case the Fund will invest at least 30% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies). In determining whether an issuer is a U.S. or non-U.S. company, the Fund considers various factors including its country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which it trades, the location from which the majority of its revenue comes, and its reporting currency. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, and the Fund may invest in securities of companies located in developed or emerging markets. The Fund considers emerging markets to be markets located in countries classified as emerging or frontier markets by MSCI, and are generally located in the AsiaPacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa. The Fund generally invests in the securities of larger capitalization companies.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
33



presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
34



in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in securities issued by entities based outside the United States may involve risks relating to political, social and economic developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the regulations to which U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and markets are subject. These risks may result in the Fund experiencing rapid and extreme value changes due to currency controls; different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and legal standards and practices; political and diplomatic changes and developments; expropriation; changes in tax policy; a lack of available public information regarding non-U.S. issuers; greater market volatility; a lack of sufficient market liquidity; differing securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling portfolio transactions or in receiving payment of dividends. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in issuers located in developing and emerging countries, and in issuers in more developed countries that conduct substantial

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
35



business in such developing and emerging countries. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies may negatively affect an investment in non-U.S. securities. Investments in securities issued by entities domiciled in the United States also may be subject to many of these risks. The Fund may hedge its exposure to foreign currencies. Although hedging may be used to protect the Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return, and there is no guarantee that the Fund's hedging strategy will be successful.

Non-Diversification Risk. A non-diversified fund (generally, a fund that may invest in a limited number of issuers) may be subject to greater risk than a diversified fund because changes in the financial condition or market assessment of a single issuer may cause greater fluctuation in the value of a non-diversified Fund's shares. Lack of broad diversification also may cause a non-diversified fund to be more susceptible to economic, political or regulatory events than a diversified fund. A non-diversification strategy may increase the Fund's volatility.

Region, Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular region, sector or industry, changes affecting that region, sector or industry, or the perception of that region, sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual regions, sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
36



  Since 2007, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 26.6%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -16.3%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 2.33%
 

Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

Global Select Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

  Since Investor
Class (formerly
Class I) Inception
(10/2/06)
 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

1.85

%

   

10.28

%

   

7.80

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

0.64

%

   

9.51

%

   

7.12

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

2.18

%

   

8.16

%

   

6.21

%

 
MSCI World Index
(does not reflect the deduction
of fees, expenses or taxes)
   

-0.87

%

   

7.59

%

   

4.22

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
37



INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Global Select Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

William C. Nygren, CFA, David G. Herro, CFA, Anthony P. Coniaris, CFA and Eric Liu, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. Nygren is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1983 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 2006. Mr. Herro is Deputy Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of International Equity and a portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1992 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 2006. Mr. Coniaris is Co-Chairman, a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1999 and has managed the Fund since 2016. Mr. Liu is a portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2009 and has managed the Fund since 2016.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
38



PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND
39



OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark International Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

None.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.21

%

   

0.13

%(1)

   

0.02

%(1)

   

0.55

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

1.05

%

   

0.97

%

   

0.86

%

   

1.39

%

 
Less: Fee waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements(2)
   

0.05

%

   

0.05

%

   

0.05

%

   

0.05

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
after fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements
   

1.00

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.81

%

   

1.34

%

 

(1)  "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

(2)  Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive 0.05% of its management fee otherwise payable to it by the Fund through January 28, 2018. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from the Fund and the Adviser.

Example. The 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 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 were those reflected in the table.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
40



Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

102

   

$

94

   

$

83

   

$

136

   
3 Years    

318

     

293

     

259

     

425

   
5 Years    

552

     

509

     

450

     

734

   
10 Years    

1,225

     

1,131

     

1,002

     

1,613

   

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 44% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of non-U.S. companies. In determining whether an issuer is a U.S. or non-U.S. company, the Fund considers various factors including, its country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which it trades, the location from which the majority of its revenue comes, and its reporting currency. The Fund may invest in non-U.S. markets throughout the world, including emerging markets. The Fund considers emerging markets to be markets located in countries classified as emerging or frontier markets by MSCI, and are generally located in the AsiaPacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa. Ordinarily, the Fund will invest in the securities of at least five countries outside of the U.S. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments. The Fund may invest in securities of large-, mid-, and small- capitalization companies.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
41



flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on the Fund's performance. Therefore, the Fund's portfolio typically holds thirty to sixty stocks rather than hundreds, and a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular region, sector or industry.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
42



Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund's portfolio tends to be invested in a relatively small number of stocks—thirty to sixty rather than hundreds. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by the Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

Region, Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular region, sector or industry, changes affecting that region, sector or industry, or the perception of that region, sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual regions, sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in securities issued by entities based outside the United States may involve risks relating to political, social and economic

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
43



developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the regulations to which U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and markets are subject. These risks may result in the Fund experiencing rapid and extreme value changes due to currency controls; different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and legal standards and practices; political and diplomatic changes and developments; expropriation; changes in tax policy; a lack of available public information regarding non-U.S. issuers; greater market volatility; a lack of sufficient market liquidity; differing securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling portfolio transactions or in receiving payment of dividends. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in issuers located in developing and emerging countries, and in issuers in more developed countries that conduct substantial business in such developing and emerging countries. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies may negatively affect an investment in non-U.S. securities. The Fund may hedge its exposure to foreign currencies. Although hedging may be used to protect the Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return, and there is no guarantee that the Fund's hedging strategy will be successful.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large, medium or small) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies. Smaller companies may be more volatile due to, among other things, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources and fewer experienced managers. In addition, there is typically less publicly available information about such companies, and their stocks may have a more limited trading market than stocks of larger companies.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
44



  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 33.2%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -21.4%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 1.40%
 

Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

International Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-3.83

%

   

5.49

%

   

6.16

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-4.78

%

   

4.76

%

   

5.08

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

-1.11

%

   

4.39

%

   

5.09

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

-4.17

%

   

5.11

%

   

5.80

%

 
MSCI World ex U.S. Index
(does not reflect the deduction
of fees, expenses or taxes)
   

-3.04

%

   

2.79

%

   

2.92

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
45



INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the International Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

David G. Herro, CFA and Michael L. Manelli, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. Herro is Deputy Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of International Equity and a portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1992 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 1992. Mr. Manelli is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2005 and has managed the Fund since 2016.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
46



PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND
47



OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL
SMALL CAP FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Oakmark International Small Cap Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

    Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
Maximum sales charge (load)
imposed on purchases
   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   
Maximum deferred sales
charge (load)
   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   
Redemption fee (as a percentage
of amount redeemed on
shares held for 90 days or less)
   

2

%

   

2

%

   

2

%

   

2

%

 

Exchange fee

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

  Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Management fees

   

1.12

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.12

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) fees

   

None

     

None

     

None

     

None

   

Other expenses

   

0.26

%

   

0.17

%(1)

   

0.05

%(1)

   

0.57

%

 
Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses
   

1.38

%

   

1.29

%

   

1.17

%

   

1.69

%

 

(1) "Other expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

Example. The 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 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

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
48



5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses were those reflected in the table.

Although your actual returns and expenses may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your expenses would be:

  Investor
Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service
Class
(formerly
Class II)
 
1 Year  

$

140

   

$

131

   

$

119

   

$

172

   
3 Years    

437

     

409

     

372

     

533

   
5 Years    

755

     

708

     

644

     

918

   
10 Years    

1,657

     

1,556

     

1,420

     

1,998

   

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 38% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of non-U.S. companies. In determining whether an issuer is a U.S. or non-U.S. company, the Fund considers various factors including, its country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which it trades, the location from which the majority of its revenue comes, and its reporting currency. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of "small cap companies." A small cap company is one whose market capitalization is no greater than the largest market capitalization of any company included in the S&P EPAC (Europe Pacific Asia Composite) Small Cap Index ($12.8 billion as of December 31, 2015).

The Fund may invest in non-U.S. markets throughout the world, including emerging markets. The Fund considers emerging markets to be markets located in countries classified as emerging or frontier markets by MSCI, and are generally located in the AsiaPacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa. Ordinarily, the Fund will invest in the securities of at least five countries outside the U.S. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments.

The Fund uses a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what it believes is their true business value

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
49



presents the best opportunity to achieve the Fund's investment objective. A company trading below its estimated intrinsic value is sometimes referred to as trading at a discount.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values. In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes: (1) free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash; (2) earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and (3) high level of company management ownership.

Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company has one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for the Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock the Fund holds. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts these price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on the Fund's performance. Therefore, the Fund's portfolio typically holds thirty to seventy stocks rather than hundreds, and a higher percentage of the Fund's total assets may also be invested in a particular region, sector or industry.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
50



PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

As an investor in the Fund, you should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide fluctuations in the value of your Fund shares. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad. As a result, when you redeem your Fund shares, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.

Although the Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

Market Risk. The Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every market and every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, economic or other developments that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment. In addition, securities markets tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as "volatility," which, at times, can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities' issuer or the markets in which they trade.

Common Stock Risk. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including, debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, the Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.

Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform other investments during given periods.

Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund's portfolio tends to be invested in a relatively small number of stocks—thirty to seventy rather than hundreds. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by the Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases the Fund's volatility and may lead to greater losses.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
51



Region, Sector or Industry Risk. If the Fund has invested a higher percentage of its total assets in a particular region, sector or industry, changes affecting that region, sector or industry, or the perception of that region, sector or industry, may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund's overall portfolio. Individual regions, sectors or industries may be more volatile, and may perform differently, than the broader market.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk. Investments in securities issued by entities based outside the United States may involve risks relating to political, social and economic developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the regulations to which U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and markets are subject. These risks may result in the Fund experiencing rapid and extreme value changes due to currency controls; different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and legal standards and practices; political and diplomatic changes and developments; expropriation; changes in tax policy; a lack of available public information regarding non-U.S. issuers; greater market volatility; a lack of sufficient market liquidity; differing securities market structures; higher transaction costs; and various administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling portfolio transactions or in receiving payment of dividends. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in issuers located in developing and emerging countries, and in issuers in more developed countries that conduct substantial business in such developing and emerging countries. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies may negatively affect an investment in non-U.S. securities. The Fund may hedge its exposure to foreign currencies. Although hedging may be used to protect the Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return, and there is no guarantee that the Fund's hedging strategy will be successful.

Emerging Markets Risk. The risks of investing in non-U.S. securities may be heightened for securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in non-U.S. securities, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on foreign investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and efficient trading markets.

Small Cap Securities Risk. Investments in small cap companies may be riskier than investments in larger, more established companies. The securities of smaller companies may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes, and as a result, may be less liquid than securities of larger companies. Therefore, when purchasing and selling smaller cap securities, the Fund may experience higher transactional costs due to the length of time that might be needed to purchase or sell such securities. Additionally, if the Fund is forced to sell securities to meet redemption requests or other cash needs, it may be forced to dispose of those securities under disadvantageous circumstances and at a loss. Smaller companies also may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes. As a result, share price changes may be more sudden or erratic than the prices of other equity securities,

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
52



especially over the short term. Because smaller companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources or may depend on a few key employees, they may be more susceptible to particular economic events or competitive factors than large capitalization companies.

Market Capitalization Risk. Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors.

Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and performance table below can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares from year to year. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The performance table illustrates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns over various lengths of time and shows how the Fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. No performance information is presented for Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares because there were no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Updated performance information is available at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK.

  Since 2006, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares were:
• Highest quarterly return: 43.7%, during the quarter ended June 30, 2009
• Lowest quarterly return: -27.3%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2008
Year-to-date performance as of September 30, 2016: 4.73%
 

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
53



Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2015

International Small Cap Fund

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Investor Class

 

Return before taxes

   

0.74

%

   

3.26

%

   

4.84

%

 

Return after taxes on distributions

   

-0.33

%

   

2.49

%

   

3.50

%

 
Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
   

1.46

%

   

2.58

%

   

4.03

%

 

Service Class

 

Return before taxes

   

0.53

%

   

2.97

%

   

4.58

%

 

MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index

   

5.46

%

   

4.39

%

   

4.09

%

 

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. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class (formerly Class I) shares. After-tax returns for Service Class (formerly Class II) shares will vary from returns shown for Investor Class (formerly Class I).

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the International Small Cap Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

David G. Herro, CFA, Michael L. Manelli, CFA and Justin D. Hance, CFA manage the Fund's portfolio. Mr. Herro is Deputy Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of International Equity and a portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 1992 and has managed the Fund since its inception in 2005. Mr. Manelli is a Vice President, portfolio manager and analyst of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2005 and has managed the Fund since 2011. Mr. Hance is a Vice President, Director of International Research and a portfolio manager of the Adviser. He joined the Adviser in 2010 and has managed the Fund since 2016.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold (redeemed) on any business day, normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. Such purchases and redemptions can be made through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, or directly with the Fund by writing to The Oakmark Funds at P.O. Box 219558 Kansas City, MO 64121-9558, or accessing our website (Oakmark.com).

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
54



Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares

The minimum initial investment for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares is $1,000, and the minimum for each subsequent investment is $100.

Advisor Class Shares

Advisor Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Institutional Class Shares

Institutional Class Shares are offered for purchase directly from the Fund with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 and through certain intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor and/or the Adviser.

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through a financial intermediary.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund's distributions may be taxable to you as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are invested through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its distributor and/or the Adviser may pay the intermediary for services provided to the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser and/or distributor may also pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. No such payments are made with respect to Institutional Class.

OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
55




HOW THE FUNDS PURSUE THEIR
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES

Oakmark Fund ("Oakmark Fund"), Oakmark Select Fund ("Select Fund"), Oakmark Global Fund ("Global Fund"), Oakmark Global Select Fund ("Global Select Fund"), Oakmark International Fund ("International Fund") and Oakmark International Small Cap Fund ("International Small Cap Fund") seek long-term capital appreciation. Oakmark Equity and Income Fund ("Equity and Income Fund") seeks income and preservation and growth of capital.

CHANGE IN OBJECTIVE

Each Fund's investment objective may be changed by the Funds' board of trustees (the "Board") without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least thirty days' written notice of any change in a Fund's objective. If the Board approves a change in a Fund's investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial position and needs. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Philosophy

The Oakmark Funds (the "Funds") use a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the Adviser's estimate of its intrinsic or true business value. By "true business value," the Adviser means its estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. The Adviser believes that investing in securities priced significantly below what the Adviser believes is their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve a Fund's investment objective.

The Adviser uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values.

In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although the companies selected may not have all of these attributes:

•  free cash flows and intelligent investment of excess cash;

•  earnings that are growing and are reasonably predictable; and

•  high level of company management ownership.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
56



Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy:

1.  Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth.

2.  Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just does not grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash.

3.  Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out companies with management teams that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis.

Process

In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. To facilitate its selection of investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. The Adviser does not rely upon recommendations generated by "Wall Street." As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and conduct other research on the companies and their industries.

The chief consideration in the selection of stocks for the Funds is the size of the discount of a company's stock price compared to the company's perceived true business value. Once the Adviser identifies a stock that it believes is selling at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimated intrinsic value and that the company may have one or more of the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser may consider buying that stock for a Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock held by a Fund. The Adviser monitors each portfolio holding and adjusts those price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.

Bottom-Up Investment Process

All portfolio managers at the Adviser strive to abide by a consistent philosophy and process. This process involves a collective effort to identify what the managers believe are the best values in the marketplace. Each Fund manager typically constructs a focused portfolio from a list of approved stocks, built on a

PROSPECTUS
57



stock by stock basis from the bottom up. The following chart illustrates this bottom-up process:

Managing Risk

The Adviser tries to manage some of the risks of investing in common stocks by purchasing stocks whose prices it considers low relative to the companies' intrinsic value. The Adviser seeks companies with solid finances and proven records and continuously monitors each portfolio company.

For Equity and Income Fund, the Adviser attempts to manage the risks of investing in debt by conducting independent evaluations of the creditworthiness of the issuers and by actively managing the average duration of the Fund's portfolio holdings in anticipation of interest rate changes.

Furthermore, for Global Fund, Global Select Fund, International Fund and International Small Cap Fund, the Adviser attempts to manage some of the risks of investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers by considering the relative political and economic stability of a company's home country, the company's ownership structure, and the company's accounting practices.

Equity Securities

The types of equity securities in which each Fund may invest include common and preferred stocks and warrants or other similar rights and convertible securities. The chief consideration in selecting an equity security for a Fund is the size of the discount of the market price relative to the Adviser's determination of the true business value of the company.

Debt Securities

Each Fund may invest in debt securities of both governmental and corporate issuers. Each of Oakmark Fund, Select Fund, Global Fund and Global Select Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets (each, valued at the time of investment), and each of International Fund and International Small Cap Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets (each, valued at the time of investment) in debt securities. Equity and Income Fund may invest up to 60% of its assets (valued at the time of investment)

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
58



in debt securities rated at the time of purchase within the two highest grades assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or by Standard & Poor's Corporation Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies ("S&P"). Each Fund (other than Equity and Income Fund) may invest in debt securities that are rated below investment grade (commonly called junk bonds), with no minimum rating requirement for the debt securities in which those Funds may invest. Equity and Income Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities that are unrated or rated below investment grade. Descriptions of the ratings used by S&P and Moody's are included in Appendix A to the Statement of Additional Information.

Portfolio Structure

The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on Fund performance; therefore, the portfolio of each Fund, except International Small Cap Fund, Select Fund and Global Select Fund, typically holds thirty to sixty stocks rather than hundreds. International Small Cap Fund typically holds thirty to seventy stocks rather than hundreds. Select Fund and Global Select Fund each generally holds approximately twenty stocks in its portfolio. The Funds may invest in small-, mid-, and large-capitalization companies, but Select Fund generally invests in securities of large- and mid-capitalization companies, and Oakmark Fund and Global Select Fund generally invest in securities of larger capitalization companies.

The Adviser's value strategy also emphasizes investing for the long-term. The Adviser believes that the market will ultimately discover these undervalued companies, so it gives them the time such recognition requires. The Adviser has found that generally it takes three to five years for the gap between stock price and true business value to narrow. Therefore, successful implementation of this value investment philosophy requires that the Funds and their shareholders have a long-term investment horizon.

INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

Each of the Funds may employ the following techniques in pursuing the principal investment strategies described above.

Currency Exchange Transactions. Each Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate for purchasing or selling currency prevailing in the foreign exchange market or through a forward currency exchange contract ("forward contract"). A forward contract is an agreement to purchase or sell a specified currency at a specified future date (or within a specified time period) and price set at the time of the contract. Forward contracts are usually entered into with banks and broker-dealers, are not exchange-traded and are usually for less than one year, but may be renewed.

Forward currency transactions may involve currencies of the different countries in which a Fund may invest, and serve as hedges against possible variations in the exchange rate between these currencies. The Funds' forward currency transactions are limited to transaction hedging and portfolio hedging. Transaction hedging is the purchase or sale of a forward contract with respect to a specific receivable or payable of a Fund accruing in connection with the purchase or sale of portfolio securities.

PROSPECTUS
59



Portfolio hedging is the use of a forward contract with respect to an actual or anticipated portfolio security position that is denominated or quoted in a particular currency or that is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations. The Funds may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to the currency of a particular country in amounts approximating actual or anticipated positions in securities denominated in, or exposed to, a specific currency or currencies. When a Fund owns or anticipates owning securities in countries whose currencies are linked, the Fund may aggregate such positions as to the currency hedged.

A Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies, and the Fund will be subject to increased illiquidity and counterparty risk because forward contracts are not traded on an exchange and often are not standardized. In addition, a Fund may not be able to readily dispose of such contracts at prices that approximate those at which a Fund could sell them if they were more widely traded. The limited liquidity of forward contracts also can affect their market price, thereby adversely affecting a Fund's net asset value. Counterparty risk associated with forward contracts is the risk that changes in the credit quality of a company that serves as a Fund's counterparty with respect to forward contract transactions supported by that party's credit, may affect the value of those instruments. In the event of insolvency of a counterparty, a Fund may sustain losses or be unable to liquidate its position.

Entering into forward currency contracts also may generate profits or losses for a Fund depending upon movements in the currencies in which the forward currency contract is denominated. The use of forward currency contracts subjects a Fund to counterparty risk, as discussed above. Assets used as cover or held in an account cannot be sold while the position in the corresponding contract is open, unless they are replaced with appropriate assets. As a result, the commitment of a large portion of a Fund's assets to cover or to segregated accounts could impede portfolio management or a Fund's ability to meet redemption requests or other current obligations. Although forward contracts may be used to protect a Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return, and there is no guarantee that a Fund's hedging strategy will be successful.

Short-Term Investments. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, a Fund ordinarily invests on a long-term basis, but on occasion also may invest on a short-term basis, for example, where short-term perceptions have created a significant gap between price and value. Occasionally, securities purchased on a long-term basis may be sold within 12 months after purchase in light of a change in the circumstances of a particular company or industry or in light of general market or economic conditions or if a security achieves its price target in an unexpected shorter period.

Temporary Defensive Investments. In response to adverse market, economic, political, or other unusual conditions, a Fund may utilize a temporary defensive investment strategy by holding cash (U.S. dollars, foreign currencies, or multinational currency units) or investing without limitation in high-quality debt obligations, money market instruments or repurchase agreements. Under normal market conditions, the potential for income or capital growth on these securities will

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
60



tend to be lower than the potential for income or capital growth of capital on other securities that may be owned by a Fund. During periods when a Fund has assumed a temporary defensive position, it may miss certain other investment opportunities and it may not achieve its investment objective.

RISK FACTORS

In addition to the risks described in each Fund's summary section, you may be subject to the following principal risks if you invest in any of the Funds:

General Risks. All investments, including those in mutual funds, have risks, and no one investment is suitable for all investors. Each Fund is intended for long-term investors. Only Equity and Income Fund is intended to present a balanced investment program between growth and income.

To the extent that a Fund invests in the following types of securities, you also may be subject to other risks:

Small and Mid Cap Securities Risk (a principal risk for International Small Cap Fund). During some periods, the securities of small and mid cap companies, as a class, have performed better than the securities of large cap companies, and in some periods they have performed worse. Stocks of small and mid cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than stocks of large cap companies.

Small and mid cap companies, as compared to larger cap companies, may have a shorter history of operations, may not have as great an ability to raise additional capital, may have a less diversified product line making them susceptible to market pressure, and may have a smaller public market for their shares.

Market Capitalization Risk (a principal risk for all Funds). Investing primarily in issuers in one market capitalization category (large, medium or small) carries the risk that due to current market conditions, that category may be out of favor with investors. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities or attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies. Smaller companies may be more volatile due to, among other things, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources and fewer experienced managers. In addition, there is typically less publicly available information about such companies, and their stocks may have a more limited trading market than stocks of larger companies.

Non-U.S. Securities Risk (a principal risk for each of Equity and Income Fund, Global Fund, Global Select Fund, International Fund and International Small Cap Fund). International investing may allow you to achieve greater diversification and to take advantage of changes in foreign economies and market conditions. Many foreign economies have, from time to time, grown faster than the U.S. economy, and the returns on investments in those countries have exceeded those of similar U.S. investments, although there can be no assurance that those conditions will continue.

You should understand and consider carefully the greater risks involved in investing internationally. These include: less public information with respect to companies; less governmental supervision of stock exchanges, securities brokers and

PROSPECTUS
61



companies; different accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; different settlement periods and trading practices; less liquidity and frequently greater price volatility in non-U.S. markets; imposition of foreign taxes; and sometimes less advantageous legal, operational and financial protections applicable to foreign subcustodial arrangements.

Although the Funds try to invest in companies located in countries having stable political environments, there is the possibility of restriction of foreign investment, expropriation of assets, or confiscatory taxation, seizure or nationalization of foreign bank deposits or other assets, establishment of exchange controls, the adoption of foreign government restrictions, or other political, social or diplomatic developments that could adversely affect investment in these countries. Economies in individual emerging markets may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, currency depreciation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions. Many emerging market countries have experienced high rates of inflation for many years, which have had and may continue to have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of those countries.

The Funds may invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), European Depositary Receipts (EDRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) that are not sponsored by the issuer of the underlying security. To the extent it does so, a Fund may bear its proportionate share of the expenses of the depository and might have greater difficulty in receiving copies of the issuer's shareholder communications than would be the case with a sponsored ADR, EDR or GDR.

The cost of investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers typically is higher than the cost of investing in U.S. securities. International Fund, International Small Cap Fund, Global Fund and Global Select Fund provide an efficient way for an individual to participate in non-U.S. markets, but their expenses, including advisory and custody fees, are higher than for a typical domestic equity fund.

Non-U.S. securities are generally denominated and traded in foreign currencies. The exchange rates between currencies can fluctuate daily. As a result, the values of a Fund's non-U.S. securities may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar, as well as between currencies of countries other than the U.S. For example, if the value of the U.S. dollar rises compared to a foreign currency, the value of an investment traded in that currency will fall because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. The Funds may try to hedge the risk of loss resulting from currency exchange fluctuation; however, there can be no guarantee that any hedging activity will be undertaken or, if undertaken, be successful. Further, hedging activity may reduce the risk of loss from currency fluctuations, but also may limit or reduce the opportunity for gain. Other currency-related risks include the possible imposition of exchange control regulations and currency restrictions that would prevent cash from being brought back to the U.S.

Emerging Markets Risk (a principal risk for International Small Cap Fund). Investments in emerging markets may be considered speculative. The risks of investing in non-U.S. securities may be heightened for securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable,

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
62



than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in non-U.S. securities, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on foreign investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and efficient trading markets.

Debt Securities Risk (a principal risk for Equity and Income Fund). Each Fund may invest in debt securities of both governmental and corporate issuers. A decline in prevailing levels of interest rates generally increases the value of debt securities in a Fund's portfolio, while an increase in rates usually reduces the value of those securities. As a result, to the extent that a Fund invests in debt securities, interest rate fluctuations will generally affect its net asset value, but generally not the income it receives from debt securities it owns unless it is a variable rate obligation. Currently, interest rates are at or are near historically low levels. In addition, if the debt securities contain call, prepayment, or redemption provisions, during a period of declining interest rates, those securities are likely to be redeemed, and the Fund would probably be unable to replace them with securities having as great a yield.

Lower-Rated Debt Securities Risk. Investment in medium- and lower-grade debt securities involves greater risk, including the possibility of issuer default or bankruptcy. Lower-grade debt securities are obligations of companies rated BB or lower by S&P or Ba or lower by Moody's. Lower-grade debt securities are considered speculative and may be in poor standing or actually in default. Medium-grade debt securities are those rated BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody's. Securities so rated are considered to have speculative characteristics. Lower-grade debt securities and medium-grade securities are commonly called "junk bonds". An economic downturn could severely disrupt the market in medium and lower grade debt securities and adversely affect the value of outstanding bonds and the ability of the issuers to repay principal and interest. In addition, lower-medium and lower-grade bonds are less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-quality instruments and generally are more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. During a period of adverse economic changes, including a period of rising interest rates, issuers of such bonds may experience difficulty in servicing their principal and interest payment obligations.

The market for medium- and lower-grade debt securities tends to be less broad than the market for higher-quality debt securities. The market for unrated debt securities is even narrower. During periods of thin trading in these markets, the spread between bid and asked prices is likely to increase significantly, and a Fund may have greater difficulty selling these debt securities. The market value of these securities and their liquidity may be affected by adverse publicity and investor perceptions.

Foreign Sovereign Debt Instruments. Foreign sovereign debt instruments are subject to the risk that a governmental entity may delay or refuse to pay interest or repay principal on its sovereign debt, due for example, to cash flow problems, insufficient foreign currency reserves, political considerations, the relative size of the governmental entities' debt position in relation to the economy or the failure to put in place economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, European Commission or other multilateral agencies. If a governmental entity defaults, it may ask for more time in which to make payments on its obligation or to refinance

PROSPECTUS
63



outstanding debt through the issuance of additional bonds. There is no legal process for collecting sovereign debt that a government does not re-pay nor are there bankruptcy proceedings through which all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid may be collected.

Government-Sponsored Entity Securities Risk (a principal risk for Equity and Income Fund). Each Fund may invest in government-sponsored entity securities, which are securities issued or guaranteed by entities such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and the Federal Home Loan Banks, among others.

There are different types of U.S. government securities with different levels of credit risk. Some U.S. government securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States, such as securities issued by the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, Farmers Home Administration, Federal Housing Administration, General Services Administration, Ginnie Mae, Maritime Administration or Small Business Administration. These securities have the lowest credit risk. Other types of securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. For example, some securities are supported by the right of the agency or instrumentality to borrow from the U.S. Treasury, such as securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Banks, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or Student Loan Marketing Association and other securities are supported only by the credit of the agency or instrumentality, such as securities issued by the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation or Tennessee Valley Authority. As a result, you should be aware that although an issuer may be chartered or sponsored by Acts of Congress, an issuer may not be funded by congressional appropriations, and as such its securities are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Treasury. A security backed by the U.S. Treasury or the full faith and credit of the United States is guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. If the securities issued or guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or instrumentality are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S., there can be no assurance that the U.S. government will always provide financial support to the agency or instrumentality. In addition, because many types of U.S. government securities trade actively outside the United States, their prices may rise and fall as changes in global economic conditions affect the demand for these securities. A Fund will invest in securities of agencies or instrumentalities only if the Adviser believes that the credit risk involved is acceptable.

It is possible that the securities discussed in this section could be adversely affected by the actions (or inactions) of the U.S. government.

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

Information on the Funds' portfolio holdings disclosure policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
64



MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS

The Oakmark Funds' investments and business affairs are managed by Harris Associates L.P. The Adviser also serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, foundations and other mutual funds and as manager to private partnerships. Together with a predecessor, the Adviser has advised and managed mutual funds since 1970. The Adviser's address is 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, Illinois 60606-4319.

Subject to the overall authority of the Board, the Adviser furnishes continuous investment supervision and management to the Funds and also furnishes office space, equipment, and management personnel.

Each Fund pays a management fee to the Adviser for serving as investment adviser and for providing administrative services. The fees reflected below are expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the management fees paid by the Funds, as a percentage of average daily net assets, were:

Fund

     

Oakmark Fund

   

0.74

%

 

Select Fund

   

0.87

   

Equity and Income Fund

   

0.68

   

Global Fund

   

1.00

   

Global Select Fund

   

1.00

   

International Fund

   

0.84

   

International Small Cap Fund

   

1.12

   

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through January 28, 2018, to waive the advisory fee otherwise payable to it by the following percentages with respect to each Fund: 0.04% for Oakmark Fund; 0.07% for Select Fund; 0.10% for Equity and Income Fund; 0.06% for Global Fund; 0.07% for Global Select Fund; and 0.05% for International Fund. When determining whether a Fund's total expenses exceed the additional contractual expense cap described below, a Fund's net advisory fee, reflecting application of the advisory fee waiver, will be used to calculate a Fund's total expenses. The Adviser is not entitled to collect on or make a claim for waived fees that are the subject of this undertaking at any time in the future. This arrangement may only be modified or amended with approval from a Fund and the Adviser.

PROSPECTUS
65



The Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent that its annual ordinary operating expenses of a class exceed the following percentages of the average daily net assets of that class:

Fund*

  Investor Class
(formerly
Class I)
  Advisor
Class
  Institutional
Class
  Service Class
(formerly
Class II)
 

Oakmark Fund

   

1.50

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.30

%

   

1.75

%

 

Select Fund

   

1.50

     

1.40

     

1.30

     

1.75

   

Equity and Income Fund

   

1.00

     

0.90

     

0.80

     

1.25

   

Global Fund

   

1.75

     

1.65

     

1.55

     

2.00

   

Global Select Fund

   

1.75

     

1.65

     

1.55

     

2.00

   

International Fund

   

2.00

     

1.90

     

1.80

     

2.25

   

International Small Cap Fund

   

2.00

     

1.90

     

1.80

     

2.25

   

*  The agreement is effective through January 28, 2018. The Adviser is entitled to recoup from any Fund class, in any fiscal year through the Funds' fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, amounts reimbursed to that Fund class, except to the extent that the Fund class already has paid such recoupment to the Adviser or such recoupment would cause the annual ordinary operating expenses of a Fund class for that fiscal year to exceed the applicable limit shown above or to exceed any lower limit in effect at the time of recoupment.

A discussion regarding the basis for the approval of the Funds' current investment advisory agreements with the Adviser by the Board will be available in the Funds' semi-annual report to shareholders dated March 31, 2017.

Neither this Prospectus nor the Statement of Additional Information 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 have not been 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 intended to be third-party beneficiaries of, those contractual arrangements.

This Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information provide information concerning each Fund that you should consider in determining whether to purchase shares of the Fund. Each Fund may make changes to this information from time to time.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Oakmark Fund is managed by William C. Nygren, CFA and Kevin G. Grant, CFA. Mr. Nygren joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1983 and was the Adviser's Director of Research from September 1990 to March 1998. He holds an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin—Madison (1981) and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Minnesota (1980). Mr. Grant joined the Adviser in 1988 and joined the research team in 1991. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Loyola University—Chicago (1991) and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin—Madison (1987).

Select Fund is managed by Mr. Nygren, Anthony P. Coniaris, CFA and Thomas W. Murray. Mr. Coniaris joined the Adviser as a research associate in 1999 and has

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
66



been an analyst since 2003. He holds a B.A. from Wheaton College (1999) and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University (2005). Mr. Murray joined the Adviser as an analyst in 2003. He has a B.A. from the University of North Carolina (1992) and an M.B.A. from Georgia State University (1996).

Equity and Income Fund is managed by Clyde S. McGregor, CFA, M. Colin Hudson, CFA and Edward J. Wojciechowski, CFA. Mr. McGregor joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1981 and began managing portfolios in 1986. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin—Madison (1977) and a B.A. in Economics and Religion from Oberlin College (1974). Mr. Hudson joined the Adviser as an analyst in 2005. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Indiana University (1999), an M.S. in Geology from Indiana University (1995) and a B.A. in Economics from DePauw University (1992). Mr. Wojciechowski joined the Adviser as an analyst and director of fixed income in 2005. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Marquette University (1995).

Global Fund is managed by David G. Herro, CFA, Mr. McGregor, Mr. Coniaris and Jason E. Long, CFA. Mr. McGregor and Mr. Coniaris manage the Fund's U.S. holdings, and Mr. Herro and Mr. Long manage the Fund's non-U.S. holdings. Mr. Herro joined the Adviser in 1992 as a portfolio manager and analyst. He holds an M.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (1985) and a B.S. in Business and Economics from the University of Wisconsin—Platteville (1983). Mr. Long joined the Adviser in 2011 as an analyst. He holds a B.A. in Finance and International Economics from San Diego State University (1999).

Global Select Fund is managed by Mr. Nygren, Mr. Herro, Mr. Coniaris and Eric Liu, CFA. Mr. Nygren and Mr. Coniaris manage the Fund's U.S. holdings, and Mr. Herro and Mr. Liu manage the Fund's non-U.S. holdings. Mr. Liu joined the Adviser in 2009 as an analyst. He holds a B.A. from the University of California Los Angeles (2001) and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago (2009).

International Fund is managed by Mr. Herro and Michael L. Manelli, CFA. Mr. Manelli joined the Adviser as an international analyst in 2005. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa (2000).

International Small Cap Fund is managed by Mr. Herro, Mr. Manelli and Justin D. Hance, CFA. Mr. Hance joined the Adviser in 2010 as an analyst. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Legal Studies from Claremont McKenna College (2006).

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding portfolio manager compensation, other accounts managed by each portfolio manager, and each portfolio manager's ownership of shares of the Fund(s) each such portfolio manager manages.

PROSPECTUS
67



INVESTING WITH
THE OAKMARK FUNDS

The Funds are "no-load" mutual funds, which means that they do not impose any commission or sales charge when shares are purchased or sold. However, International Small Cap Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on redemptions of shares held for 90 days or less. See "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—General Redemption Policies—90-Day Redemption Fee on Fund Shares."

ELIGIBILITY TO BUY SHARES

All Funds. Each Fund generally is available for purchase only by residents of the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

If you have any questions about your ability to purchase shares of one of these Funds, please call your intermediary or an investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

Oakmark Units. Oakmark Units are the FST Administration Shares of the Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund. The Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund is a portfolio of the Goldman Sachs Trust. If exchanging into a Fund, the new account must have the minimum balance of $1,000 (or $500 with an Automatic Investment Plan or for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts). All purchase, redemption and exchange orders for Oakmark Units must generally be received prior to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on days the Oakmark Units are open to be processed that day. Orders received after 3:00 p.m. will be processed the next business day.

For a prospectus and more complete information on the Oakmark Units, including management fees and expenses, please call 1-800-OAKMARK (625-6275) or visit Oakmark.com. Please read that prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. Oakmark Units are not offered or being sold through this prospectus.

TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – INVESTOR CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS I) SHARES

A Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares are offered to members of the general public. You may set up your account in any of the following ways:

Individual or Joint Ownership. Individual accounts are owned by one person. Joint accounts can have two or more owners, and provide for rights of survivorship.

Gift or Transfer to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA). These gift or transfer accounts let you give money to a minor for any purpose. The gift is irrevocable and the minor gains control of the account once he/she reaches the age of majority. Your application should include the minor's social security number.

Trust for Established Employee Benefit or Profit-Sharing Plan. The trust or plan must be established before you can open an account and you must include the date of establishment of the trust or plan on your application.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
68



Business or Organization. You may invest money on behalf of a corporation, association, partnership or similar institution. You should include a resolution with your application that indicates which officers are authorized to act on behalf of the entity.

Retirement. A qualified retirement account enables you to defer taxes on investment income and capital gains. Your contributions may be tax-deductible. For detailed information on the tax advantages and consequences of investing in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and retirement plan accounts, please consult your tax advisor. The types of IRAs available to you are: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA). For detailed information on these accounts, see the Oakmark IRA Booklet and Coverdell Education Savings Booklet.

The Funds may be used as an investment in other kinds of retirement plans, including, but not limited to, Keogh plans maintained by self-employed individuals or owner-employees, traditional pension plans, corporate profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, section 403(b)(7) custodial tax-deferred annuity plans, other plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations, cash balance plans and any and all other types of retirement plans. All of these accounts need to be established by the plan's trustee, and the plan's trustee should contact the Fund regarding the establishment of an investment relationship.

If you invest through an intermediary, the policies and procedures by which you can purchase and redeem shares may be governed by your intermediary. Please contact your intermediary for information on how to purchase and redeem your Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, or contact an Oakmark investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – ADVISOR CLASS SHARES

Advisor Class Shares are offered only for purchase to:

•  individuals, trusts, estates, endowments or foundations who purchase directly from the Fund with an initial minimum purchase of $100,000;

•  employee retirement and other benefit plans, such as 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), profit sharing plans, money purchase plans, defined benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, that consolidate and hold all Advisor Class Shares in plan level or omnibus accounts on behalf of participants; and

•  any other individual or entity investor who purchases Advisor Class Shares through a financial intermediary, where (i) such intermediary has entered into an agreement with the Funds' distributor and/or the Adviser; and (ii) the financial intermediary holds the investor's shares through an omnibus account with the Fund.

To purchase or redeem Advisor Class Shares you may do so either directly with the Funds or through an intermediary. If you purchase Advisor Class Shares directly from the Fund, see "Types of Accounts – Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares" above for a list of ways you may set up your account. If you invest through an intermediary, the policies and procedures by which you can purchase and redeem shares may be governed by your intermediary. Please contact your intermediary for

PROSPECTUS
69



information on how to purchase or redeem your Advisor Class Shares, or contact an Oakmark investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES

Institutional Class Shares are offered only for purchase to:

•  individuals, trusts, estates, endowments or foundations who purchase directly from the Fund with an initial minimum purchase of $1,000,000;

•  employee retirement and other benefit plans, such as 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), profit sharing plans, money purchase plans, defined benefit plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, that consolidate and hold all Institutional Class Shares in plan level or omnibus accounts on behalf of participants; and

•  any other individual or entity investor who purchases Institutional Class Shares through a financial intermediary, where (i) such intermediary has entered into an agreement with the Funds' distributor and/or the Adviser; and (ii) the financial intermediary holds the investor's shares through an omnibus account with the Fund.

To purchase or redeem Institutional Class Shares you may do so either directly with the Funds or through an intermediary. If you purchase Institutional Class Shares directly from the Fund, see "Types of Accounts – Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares" above for a list of ways you may set up your account. If you invest through an intermediary, the policies and procedures by which you can purchase and redeem shares may be governed by your intermediary. Please contact your intermediary for information on how to purchase or redeem your Institutional Class Shares, or contact an Oakmark investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – SERVICE CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS II) SHARES

Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares you must do so through an intermediary. The purchase of Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares is contingent upon an agreement between the intermediary and the Funds' distributor and/or the Adviser. Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares pay a service fee at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average annual value of Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares. This service fee is paid to the intermediary for performing services associated with the administration of a retirement plan.

If you invest in Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares, the procedures by which you can purchase or redeem shares are governed by the terms of your retirement plan. Please contact your plan sponsor or service provider for information on how to purchase or redeem your Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares, or contact an Oakmark investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
70



INVESTMENT MINIMUMS

The Funds' initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are set forth in the accompanying table (applies to Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares Only):

Investment minimum/subsequent investment ($)

    Investor Class
(formerly Class I)
 

Regular investing account

 

$1,000/100

 

Traditional, SEP or Roth IRA

 

$1,000/100

 

SIMPLE IRA

  Determined on a
case by case basis/
Determined on a
case by case basis
 

Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA)

 

$500/100

 

Automatic Investment Plan or Payroll Deduction Plan

 

$500/100

 

The minimum initial investment for Advisor Class Shares is $100,000 and for Institutional Class Shares is $1,000,000.

SHARE PRICE

Net Asset Value. The share price is also called the net asset value (the "NAV") of a share. The NAV of shares of each class is determined by the Fund's custodian as of the close of regular session trading (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") on any day on which the NYSE is open for regular trading.

The NYSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and on New Year's Day, the third Mondays in January and February, Good Friday, the last Monday in May, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If one of these holidays falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the NYSE will be closed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday, respectively. A Fund's NAV will not be calculated on days when the NYSE is closed. The NAV of a class of Fund shares is determined by dividing the value of the assets attributable to that class, less liabilities attributable to that class, by the number of shares of the class outstanding.

Trading in securities of non-U.S. issuers takes place in various markets on some days and at times when the NYSE is not open for trading. In addition, securities of non-U.S. issuers may not trade on some days when the NYSE is open for trading. The value of the Funds' portfolio holdings may change on days when the NYSE is not open for business and you cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

Securities held by the Funds are generally valued at market value. Short-term debt instruments (i.e., those debt instruments whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less) or money market instruments maturing in 61 days or more from the date of valuation are valued at the latest bid quotation or at an evaluated price provided by an independent pricing service. Short-term debt instruments maturing in 60 days or less from the date of valuation are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. All other debt instruments are

PROSPECTUS
71



valued at the latest bid quotation or at an evaluated price provided by an independent pricing service. If these values or prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, or if an event that is expected to affect the value of a portfolio security occurs after the close of the primary market or exchange on which that security is traded and before the close of the NYSE, the security will be valued at a fair value determined in good faith in accordance with Fund policies and procedures. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value securities of non-U.S. issuers in order to adjust for changes in value that may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE.

Although fair valuation may be more commonly used with equity securities of non-U.S. issuers it also may be used in a range of other circumstances, including thinly-traded domestic securities or fixed-income securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the value of a portfolio security used by a Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same security.

Purchase Price and Effective Date. Each purchase of a Fund's shares is made at the NAV of Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, Institutional Class Shares or Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares, as relevant, next determined as follows:

•  A purchase by check, wire transfer or electronic transfer is made at the NAV next determined after receipt and acceptance by the Funds' transfer agent of your check or wire transfer or your electronic transfer investment instruction. An order is not accepted until the Funds' transfer agent has received an application or appropriate instruction along with the intended investment, if applicable, and any other required documentation.

•  A purchase through an intermediary, such as a broker-dealer, bank, retirement plan service provider, or retirement plan sponsor that is the Fund's authorized agent for the receipt of orders, is made at the NAV next determined after the intermediary receives and accepts the order.

•  A purchase through an intermediary that is not an authorized agent of the Fund for the receipt of orders, is made at the NAV next determined after the Fund's transfer agent receives and accepts the order.

Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order accepted by an intermediary if it determines that the order is not in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders.

Share price information may be obtained by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK and choosing menu option 1 to access our voice recognition system.

GENERAL PURCHASING POLICIES

You may open an account and add to an account by purchasing directly from a Fund or through an intermediary.

•  If you buy shares of a Fund through an intermediary, the intermediary may charge a fee for its services. Any such charge could constitute a substantial portion of a smaller account and may not be in your best interest. You may

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
72



purchase a Fund's shares directly from the Fund without the imposition of any charges other than those described in this prospectus. See "How to Purchase Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, or Institutional Class Shares."

•  Once a Fund accepts your purchase order, you may not cancel or revoke it; however, you may redeem the shares. The Fund may withhold redemption proceeds until it is reasonably satisfied it has received your payment. This confirmation process may take up to 10 days.

•  Each Fund reserves the right to cancel any purchase or exchange order it accepts.

Excessive and Short-Term Trading. The Funds are intended for long-term investment purposes, and thus purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares should be made with a view toward long-term investment objectives. Excessive trading, short-term trading and other abusive trading activities may be detrimental to a Fund and its long-term shareholders by disrupting portfolio management strategies, increasing brokerage and administrative costs, harming Fund performance and diluting the value of shares. Such trading also may require a Fund to sell securities to meet redemptions, which could cause taxable events that impact shareholders. If your investment horizon is not long-term, then you should not invest in the Funds.

The Board has adopted policies and procedures that do not accommodate and seek to discourage excessive or short-term trading activities. These policies and procedures include, among other things: (1) monitoring trading activity to detect excessive, short-term and other abusive trading in the Funds' shares; (2) utilizing a third-party systematic fair valuation service; and (3) imposing a redemption fee on International Small Cap Fund. In addition, each Fund reserves the right to reject or restrict, without prior notice, any purchase or exchange order it receives, including any order from a retirement plan participant, and any order transmitted by a shareholder's or retirement plan participant's intermediary, that Fund management determines, in its sole discretion, not to be in the Fund's best interest. The Funds also reserve the right to reject or restrict all purchases received from any shareholder or intermediary, including retirement plans, even if not all shareholders or plan participants investing through that intermediary are involved in excessive or short-term trading.

Despite the Funds' efforts to detect and prevent abusive trading activity, there can be no assurance that the Funds will be able to identify all of those who may engage in abusive trading and curtail their activity in every instance. In particular, it may be difficult to identify such activity in certain omnibus accounts and other accounts traded through intermediaries, some of which may be authorized agents of the Funds. Omnibus accounts are comprised of multiple investors whose purchases, exchanges and redemptions are aggregated before being submitted to the Funds. Consequently, the Funds may not have knowledge of the identity of investors and their transactions as those transactions are submitted to the Funds.

Under a federal rule, the Funds are required to have an agreement with many of their intermediaries obligating the intermediaries to provide, upon a Fund's request, information regarding the intermediaries' customers and their transactions. However, there can be no guarantee that excessive, short-term or other abusive

PROSPECTUS
73



trading activity will be detected, even with such agreements in place. The Funds may not accept purchase orders from intermediaries who materially fail to comply with such agreements.

To the degree the Funds are able to detect excessive or short-term trading in accounts maintained by an intermediary, the Funds will seek the cooperation of the intermediary to stop such trading. However, there can be no assurance that the intermediary will cooperate in all instances. Certain intermediaries may not presently possess the operational or technical capabilities to track purchase, redemption or exchange orders made by an individual investor as requested by the Funds. Certain intermediaries, in particular retirement plan administrators and sponsors, may possess other capabilities or utilize other techniques to deter excessive or short-term trading upon which the Funds may rely. These other capabilities and techniques may be more or less restrictive than those utilized by the Funds. Accordingly, you should consult with your intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations may be applicable to your transactions.

GENERAL REDEMPTION POLICIES

You may redeem your shares by contacting a Fund directly or through an intermediary.

•  The price at which your redemption order will be processed is the NAV next determined after proper redemption instructions are received, as described below under "How to Redeem Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, or Institutional Class Shares." See "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—Share Price—Net Asset Value."

•  The Funds cannot accept a redemption request that specifies a particular redemption date or price.

•  Once a Fund receives your redemption order, you may not cancel or revoke it.

•  The Funds generally will mail redemption proceeds within seven days after receipt of your redemption request. If you recently made a purchase, the Funds may withhold redemption proceeds until they are reasonably satisfied that they have received your payment. This confirmation process may take up to 10 days from the purchase date.

•  The Funds reserve the right at any time without prior notice to suspend, limit, modify or terminate any privilege, including the telephone exchange privilege, or its use in any manner by any person or class.

Redemption in Kind. The Funds generally intend to pay all redemptions in cash. Each Fund is obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's NAV during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. Redemptions in excess of those amounts will normally be paid in cash, but may be paid wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities. Brokerage costs may be incurred by a shareholder who receives securities through a Redemption in Kind and desires to convert them to cash. In addition, securities received through a Redemption in Kind are subject to market risk until they are sold.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
74



90-Day Redemption Fee on Certain Fund Shares. The International Small Cap Fund imposes a short-term trading fee on redemptions of its shares held for 90 days or less to discourage abusive trading and to help offset two types of costs to the Fund caused by such trading: portfolio transaction and market impact costs associated with erratic redemption activity and administrative costs associated with processing redemptions. For example, if you purchase shares on March 1, you must hold the shares for at least 91 days or until May 30; otherwise, you will be assessed the redemption fee. The fee is paid to the Fund and is 2% of the redemption value and is deducted from either a shareholder's redemption proceeds or from a shareholder's balance in his or her account. An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less.

The "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) method is used to determine the holding period, which means that if you bought shares on different days, the shares purchased first will be redeemed first for purposes of determining whether the short-term trading fee applies.

Certain intermediaries, who utilize omnibus accounts with the Fund, have agreed to charge the Fund's redemption fee on their customers' accounts and remit such fee to the Fund. In this case, the amount of the fee and the holding period generally will be consistent with the Fund's short-term trading fee. However, due to operational requirements, an intermediary's methods for tracking and calculating the fee may differ from those utilized by the Fund.

If approved pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Funds, the redemption fee does not apply to certain types of accounts held through intermediaries, including: (i) certain employer-sponsored retirement plans; (ii) certain asset allocation programs that rebalance their investments only infrequently; and (iii) certain omnibus accounts where the omnibus accounts holder does not have the operational capability to impose a redemption fee on its underlying customer's accounts. To be eligible for one of these exemptions, the entity seeking a waiver of the imposition of redemption fees must identify itself to and receive prior written approval from the Funds. The Funds may request additional information from the entity sufficient to enable the Funds to determine that the plan or asset-allocation program is not designed to serve and/or is not serving as a vehicle for excessive, short-term or other abusive trading activity. Such additional information may include, but is not limited to, regulatory disclosures and sales literature that the entity provides to its clients about the plan or asset-allocation program and copies of policies and procedures adopted by the plan or program designed to deter excessive and short-term trading.

Redemption fees also may be waived under certain circumstances involving involuntary redemptions imposed by intermediaries. When cooperation from an intermediary is necessary to impose a redemption fee on its customers' accounts, different or additional exemptions may be applied by the intermediary. If you purchase Fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary or refer to your plan documents for more information on whether a redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.

PROSPECTUS
75



In addition, the Funds' procedures adopted to discourage short-term, excessive or abusive trading activities, including the redemption fee for International Small Cap Fund, do not apply to:

•  shares acquired by automatic reinvestment of dividends or distributions of a Fund;

•  shares redeemed pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan;

•  shares redeemed following the death or disability (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) of the shareholder, including a registered joint owner;

•  shares redeemed as a result of involuntary redemptions, such as those resulting from a shareholder's failure to maintain a minimum investment in a Fund or pursuant to the requirements of the Funds' anti-money laundering policies and procedures;

•  shares redeemed to return excess contributions or in connection with required minimum distributions from retirement accounts;

•  shares redeemed in connection with a court order, including a qualified domestic relations order, or in connection with a shareholder's forfeiture of assets;

•  shares converted and exchanged from one share class to another share class in the same Fund;

•  shares acquired in connection with a change in account registration; and

•  shares redeemed by a liquidity service provider under a liquidity program.

In addition to the circumstances previously noted, the Funds reserve the right to waive the redemption fee or any purchase and exchange restrictions at each Fund's sole discretion where it believes such action is in the Fund's best interests, including but not limited to when it determines that imposition of a redemption fee is not necessary to protect the Fund from the effects of abusive trading. In order to determine your eligibility to receive a waiver, it may be necessary for you to provide the Funds or your intermediary with information and records regarding your circumstance. The International Small Cap Fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the redemption fee or redemption fee waivers at any time.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
76



HOW TO PURCHASE INVESTOR CLASS SHARES (FORMERLY CLASS I), ADVISOR CLASS SHARES, AND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES

THROUGH YOUR INTERMEDIARY

Please contact your intermediary for information on purchasing shares through the intermediary.

BY INTERNET

Opening an Account

•  Visit the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com, choose "Open a New Account Online" in the Account Access box and then follow the instructions.

•  Your initial investment into your new account must be at least $1,000 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, $100,000 for Advisor Class Shares, or $1,000,000 for Institutional Class Shares.

Adding to an Account

•  Visit the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com, log in to your account and then follow the instructions.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

BY CHECK

Opening an Account

•  Complete and sign the New Account Registration Form, enclose a check made payable to the Oakmark Funds and mail the Form and your check to:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558

•  Your initial investment must be at least $1,000 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, $100,000 for Advisor Class Shares, or $1,000,000 for Institutional Class Shares. For Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, a minimum investment of $500 is allowed for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, accounts set up with an Automatic Investment Plan and accounts set up with a Payroll Deduction Plan.

Adding to an Account

•  Mail your check made payable to the Oakmark Funds with either the investment stub included as part of your confirmation or quarterly account statement or a note with the amount of the purchase, the Fund name, your account number, and the name in which your account is registered to:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

PROSPECTUS
77



BY CHECK

Opening an Account

•  PLEASE NOTE: The Funds do not accept cash, travelers checks, credit card convenience checks, starter checks, checks made payable to a party other than the Oakmark Funds, checks drawn on banks outside of the U.S. or purchase orders specifying a particular purchase date or price per share.

•  The Funds will withhold redemption proceeds for up to 10 days after purchase of shares by check.

BY WIRE TRANSFER

Opening an Account

•  Generally, you may not open an account by wire transfer.

Adding to an Account

•  Instruct your bank to transfer funds to State Street Bank and Trust Co., ABA#011000028, DDA# 9904-632-8. Specify the Fund name, your account number and the registered account name(s) in the instructions.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER

Opening an Account

•  You may open a new account by electronic transfer only by visiting Oakmark.com. Choose "Open a New Account Online" in the Account Access box and then follow the instructions.

•  The maximum initial investment via Oakmark.com is $5,000,000 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares.

•  The Funds will withhold redemption proceeds for up to 10 days after purchase of shares by electronic transfer.

Adding to an Account

•  Visit Oakmark.com

•  If you established the electronic transfer privilege on your New Account Registration Form, call an investor service representative or use the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
78



BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER

  

Adding to an Account

•  If you did not establish the electronic transfer privilege on your New Account Registration Form, you may add the privilege by visiting Oakmark.com or completing the Shareholder Services Form. When completing the form, if the Oakmark account owners' names are not identical to the bank account owners' names and if there is no name in common between the Oakmark account owners and the bank account owners, a Medallion Signature Guarantee will be required.

Confirm with your bank or credit union that it is a member of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system.

BY AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT

Opening an Account

•  Choose the Automatic Investment Plan on your New Account Registration Form.

•  For Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, your initial investment must be at least $500 and be made by check payable to the Oakmark Funds.

•  In addition to your investment check, send a check marked "Void" or a deposit slip from your bank account along with your New Account Registration Form.

Adding to an Account

•  If you chose the Automatic Investment Plan when you opened your account, subsequent purchases of shares will be made automatically, either monthly or quarterly, by electronic transfer from your bank account in the dollar amount you specified.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

•  If you did not establish the electronic transfer privilege on your New Account Registration Form, you may add the privilege by visiting Oakmark.com or completing the Shareholder Services Form. When completing the form, if the Oakmark account owners' names are not identical to the bank account owners' names and if there is no name in common between the Oakmark account owners and the bank account owners, a Medallion Signature Guarantee will be required.

PROSPECTUS
79



BY PAYROLL DEDUCTION

Opening an Account

•  For Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, complete and sign the New Account Registration Form and the Payroll Deduction Plan Application, enclose a check made payable to the Oakmark Funds and return both forms and the check for at least $500 to:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558

•  For Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, your initial investment must be at least $500 and be made by check.

•  The Payroll Deduction Plan Application allows you to purchase shares of the Fund on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis by instructing your employer to deduct from your paycheck a specified dollar amount.

Adding to an Account

•  If you completed the Payroll Deduction Plan Application, subsequent purchases of shares will be made automatically, either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly, by deducting the dollar amount you specified from your pay.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

•  If you want to establish the Payroll Deduction Plan, obtain a Payroll Deduction Plan Application by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or by calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

BY EXCHANGE

You may purchase shares of a Fund by exchange of shares of another Fund or by exchange of Oakmark Units. Orders to purchase shares of a Fund by exchange of Oakmark Units must be received by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time to be processed as of the close of business that day. (see "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—Eligibility to Buy Shares—Oakmark Units" above).

Opening an Account

•  Visit Oakmark.com or call an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. The new account into which you are making the exchange will have exactly the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging shares.

•  Your initial investment into your new account must be at least $1,000 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, $100,000 for Advisor Class Shares, or $1,000,000 for Institutional Class Shares.

Adding to an Account

•  Visit Oakmark.com, use the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK and choose menu option 1 and follow the instructions, or call an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  Send a letter of instruction, indicating your name, the name of the Fund, and the Fund account number from which you wish to redeem shares, and the name of the Fund and the Fund account number into which you wish to buy shares, to:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
80



BY EXCHANGE

Opening an Account

•  Obtain a current prospectus for the Fund into which you are exchanging by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

Adding to an Account

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

•  The Funds may refuse at any time any exchange request it considers detrimental to a Fund.

•  An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares in one Fund and a simultaneous purchase of shares in a different Fund that, for federal income tax purposes, may result in a capital gain or loss. An exchange may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares of International Small Cap Fund held for 90 days or less.

BY TELEPHONE

Opening an Account

•  You may open a new account by telephone only by exchange of shares of another Fund or by exchange of Oakmark Units. Call an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. The new account into which you are making the exchange will have exactly the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging shares.

•  Your initial investment into your new account must be at least $1,000 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, $100,000 for Advisor Class Shares, or $1,000,000 for Institutional Class Shares.

•  Obtain a current summary prospectus or the statutory prospectus for the Fund into which you are exchanging by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

Adding to an Account

•  If you established the electronic transfer privilege on your New Account Registration Form, call an investor service representative or use the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  Your subsequent investments must be at least $100 for Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares.

•  If you did not establish the electronic transfer privilege on your New Account Registration Form, you may add the privilege by visiting Oakmark.com or completing the Shareholder Services Form. When completing the form, if the Oakmark account owners' names are not identical to the bank account owners' names and if there is no name in common between the Oakmark account owners and the bank account owners, a Medallion Signature Guarantee will be required.

PROSPECTUS
81



HOW TO REDEEM INVESTOR CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS I) SHARES, ADVISOR CLASS SHARES, AND
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES

THROUGH YOUR INTERMEDIARY

Please contact your intermediary for information on redeeming shares through the intermediary.

BY INTERNET

•  Visit the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com, log in to your account and then follow the instructions.

IN WRITING

By mail:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558

Express delivery or courier:

The Oakmark Funds
330 West 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105-1514
Ph: 617-483-8327

Your redemption request must:

•  identify the Fund and give your account number;

•  specify the number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;

•  be signed in ink by all account owners exactly as their names appear on the account registration; and

•  In some instances have a Medallion Signature Guarantee (See "How to Redeem Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, and Institutional Class Shares Signature Guarantee)

BY TELEPHONE

•  You may redeem shares from your account by calling an investor service representative or using the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  A check for the proceeds will be sent to your address of record, generally within seven days of receiving your proper request, or within 10 days of your purchase if you purchased the shares by check. You may select the overnight delivery option for your check for a fee. Overnight delivery is not available to a P.O. Box. See "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—General Redemption Policies."

•  A redemption request received by telephone after the close of regular session trading on the NYSE (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) is deemed received on the next business day.

•  You may not redeem by telephone shares held in an account for which you have changed the address within the preceding 30 days.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
82



BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER

•  To redeem shares from your account by electronic transfer, visit Oakmark.com, call an investor service representative or use the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  Payment of the proceeds will be made by electronic transfer only to a checking account previously designated by you at a bank that is a member of the ACH system. Confirm with your bank or credit union that it is a member of ACH.

•  Payment of the proceeds will normally be sent on the next business day after receipt of your request or within 10 days of your purchase if you purchased the shares by electronic transfer.

•  A redemption request received by telephone after the close of regular session trading on the NYSE (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) is deemed received on the next business day.

•  If the proceeds of your redemption are sent by electronic transfer, your bank will be notified of the transfer on the day the proceeds are sent, but your bank account may not receive "good funds" for at least one week thereafter.

BY EXCHANGE

•  You may redeem some or all of your shares of a Fund and use the proceeds to buy shares of another Oakmark Fund or Oakmark Units either by visiting Oakmark.com, by calling an investor service representative or by using the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK or in writing.

•  Obtain a current summary prospectus or the statutory prospectus for a Fund into which you are exchanging by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or by calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  An exchange request received by telephone after the close of regular session trading on the NYSE (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) is deemed received on the next business day.

•  The Funds may refuse at any time any exchange request it considers detrimental to a Fund.

•  An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares in one Fund and a simultaneous purchase of shares in a different Fund that, for federal income tax purposes, may result in a capital gain or loss. An exchange may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares of International Small Cap Fund held for 90 days or less.

•  See also the section entitled "How to Buy Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, and Institutional Class Shares—By Exchange."

PROSPECTUS
83



BY WIRE TRANSFER

•  To redeem shares from your account by wire transfer, visit Oakmark.com, call an investor service representative or use the Funds' Voice Recognition System at 1-800-OAKMARK.

•  The proceeds will be paid by wire transfer to your bank account.

•  The cost of the wire transfer (currently $5) will be deducted from your account, or from the redemption proceeds if you redeem your entire account. Your bank also may charge an incoming wire fee.

•  Some transactions require a Medallion Signature Guarantee. See "How to Redeem Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, and Institutional Class Shares—Signature Guarantee."

•  Payment of the proceeds will normally be wired on the next business day after receipt of your request.

•  A redemption request received by telephone after the close of regular session trading on the NYSE (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) is deemed received on the next business day.

•  A wire transfer will normally result in your bank receiving "good funds" on the business day following the date of redemption of your shares.

BY AUTOMATIC REDEMPTION

•  You may automatically redeem a fixed dollar amount of shares each month or quarter and have the proceeds sent by check to you or deposited by electronic transfer into your bank account by visiting Oakmark.com or completing the Shareholder Services Form.

•  Because withdrawal payments may have tax consequences, you should consult your tax advisor before establishing such a plan.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
84



SIGNATURE GUARANTEE

A Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee must be included in your request to redeem your Fund shares, and your request must be in writing, if:

•  your account registration has been changed within the last 30 days;

•  the redemption check is to be mailed to an address different from the one on your account;

•  the redemption check is to be made payable to someone other than the registered account owner; or

•  you are instructing a Fund to transmit the proceeds to a bank account that you have not previously designated as the recipient of such proceeds.

The signature guarantee must be a Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee. You may be able to obtain such a signature guarantee from a bank, securities broker- dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency or savings association. You cannot obtain a signature guarantee from a notary public.

If you are requesting to add bank information to an existing Oakmark account, the Oakmark account owners' names must be IDENTICAL to the bank account owners' names. If the account owners' names are not identical, ALL Oakmark account owners must obtain a Medallion Signature Guarantee. Also, if there is no name in common between the Oakmark account owners and the bank account owners, ALL Oakmark account owners and bank account owners must obtain a Medallion Signature Guarantee.

SMALL ACCOUNT FEE POLICY

Each Fund reserves the right to assess an annual fee of $25 on any account that, due to redemptions, falls below the minimum amount required to establish the account, as described above. The fee is assessed by the automatic redemption of shares in the account in an amount sufficient to pay the fee. The fee does not apply to an account with an active investment builder or payroll deduction programs or to a retirement account.

SMALL ACCOUNT REDEMPTION

Each Fund reserves the right to redeem shares in any account, including any account held in the name of an intermediary, and send the proceeds to the registered owner of the account if the account value has been reduced below $1,000 as a result of redemptions. A Fund or its agent will make a reasonable effort to notify the registered owner if the account falls below the minimum in order to give the owner 30 days to increase the account value to $1,000 or more.

PROSPECTUS
85



EXCHANGING AND
CONVERTING SHARES

EXCHANGES IN SHARES OF THE SAME CLASS BETWEEN DIFFERENT FUNDS

In general, you may exchange shares of each Fund for shares of the same class of another Fund subject to certain restrictions noted below. The registration for both accounts involved in an exchange must be identical. Before requesting an exchange into any other Fund, please read its prospectus carefully. An exchange into any other Fund from International Small Cap Fund may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares of International Small Cap Fund held for 90 days or less. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, an exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Fund is generally treated as a sale on which gain or loss may be recognized. You should consult your own tax advisor for advice about the particular federal, state, and local tax consequences before making an exchange.

EXCHANGES BETWEEN CLASSES OF SHARES OF THE SAME FUND

You may generally exchange shares of each Fund for shares of a different class of the same Fund, if you otherwise meet the eligibility requirements of the class of shares to be received in the exchange. However, absent an agreement, shareholders will not be able to exchange shares of a Fund into Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares of the same Fund. Shareholders generally should not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes for an exchange between classes of shares of the same Fund provided that the transaction is undertaken and processed, with respect to any shareholder, as an exchange transaction. You should consult your own tax advisor for advice about the particular federal, state, and local tax consequences before making an exchange.

CONVERSION OF SHARES DUE TO ELIGIBILITY

Each Fund may convert shares of any account held directly with such Fund in the Investor Class (formerly Class I) to that Fund's Advisor Class or Institutional Class and may convert shares in the Advisor Class to that Fund's Institutional Class, provided the account satisfies the eligibility criteria of that class. Share balances of accounts held directly with each Fund are examined on a periodic basis to determine an account's eligibility for conversion. Shareholders will be notified in writing before any such conversion to another class. Shareholders generally should not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes for a conversion between classes of shares of the same Fund provided that the transaction is undertaken and processed, with respect to any shareholder, as a conversion transaction.

CONVERSION OF SHARES DUE TO INELIGIBILITY

Each Fund may convert shares of any account held directly with such Fund in the Advisor Class to that Fund's Investor Class and in the Institutional Class to that Fund's Advisor Class, if a shareholder no longer satisfies the eligibility criteria of that

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
86



class. Share balances of accounts held directly with each Fund may be examined from time to time to determine if such an account remains eligible for either the Advisor Class or Institutional Class. Shareholders will be notified in writing before any such conversion to another class. Shareholders generally should not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes for a conversion between classes of shares of the same Fund provided that the transaction is undertaken and processed, with respect to any shareholder, as a conversion transaction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EXCHANGES AND CONVERSIONS

You may exchange your shares by contacting a Fund directly or through an intermediary. If you hold your shares through an intermediary, you may be unable to hold your shares through the same intermediary if you engage in certain share exchanges. You should contact your intermediary for further details. Subject to the applicable rules of the SEC, each Fund reserves the right to modify or terminate the exchange or conversion privileges at any time.

PROSPECTUS
87




SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

For investors who hold shares directly with the Funds and not through an intermediary.

INVESTOR CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS I) SHAREHOLDERS, ADVISOR CLASS SHAREHOLDERS, AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHAREHOLDERS

If you are a holder of a Fund's Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares, Advisor Class Shares, or Institutional Class Shares, and hold Fund shares directly with the Funds and not through an intermediary, the following services are available to you.

Reporting to Shareholders. You will receive a confirmation statement reflecting each of your purchases and sales of Fund shares, as well as periodic statements detailing distributions made by the Funds. Shares purchased by reinvestment of dividends or pursuant to an automatic investment plan will be confirmed to you quarterly. Shares redeemed using a systematic withdrawal plan and paid by electronic transfer (ACH) or wire transfer to your bank account will be confirmed to you quarterly. In addition, the Funds will send you periodic reports showing Fund portfolio holdings and will provide you annually with tax information. We suggest that you keep your account statements with your other important financial papers. You may need them for tax purposes.

The Funds reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports your household receives by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. Call the Funds at 1-800-OAKMARK to request individual copies of these documents. The Funds will begin sending individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Electronic Delivery of Fund Documents. You may elect to receive the Funds' prospectus, shareholder reports and other Fund documents electronically in lieu of paper form by enrolling on the Funds' website (Oakmark.com). To receive the Funds' documents electronically, you must have an e-mail address. You may change your electronic delivery preferences or revoke your election to receive Fund documents electronically at any time.

Customer Identification Program. Federal law requires all financial institutions, including mutual funds, to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.

In order to open an account, the Funds will ask you to provide certain identifying information on the account application, including your full name, address, date of birth and social security number or taxpayer identification number. If you fail to provide the appropriate information, we may reject your application and all monies received to establish your account will be returned to you. As a result, it is very important that the application be filled out completely in order to establish an account.

After your account is established, the Funds are required to take steps to verify your identity. These actions may include checking your identifying information against various databases. If the Funds are unable to verify your identity from the

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
88



information you provide, you may be restricted from making future purchases for or transfers of shares from your account; or, your account may be closed and the redemption proceeds will be paid to you. You will receive the share price next calculated after the Funds determine that they are unable to verify your identity; so, your redemption proceeds may be more or less than the amount you paid for your shares and the redemption may be a taxable transaction.

Additionally, the Funds are required to comply with various anti-money laundering laws and regulations. Consequently, a Fund may be required to "freeze" the account of a shareholder if the shareholder appears to be involved in suspicious activity or if certain account information matches information on government lists of known terrorists or other suspicious persons. In addition, the Fund may be required to transfer the account or proceeds of the account to a government agency. In some circumstances, the law may not permit the Funds to inform the shareholder that it has taken these actions.

IRA Plans. The Funds have a master IRA plan that allows you to invest in a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Coverdell Education Savings Account, SEP IRA or SIMPLE IRA on a tax-sheltered basis in the Funds or Oakmark Units. The plan also permits you to "roll over" or transfer to your Traditional IRA a lump sum distribution from a qualified pension or profit-sharing plan, thereby postponing federal income tax on the distribution. If your employer has a SEP, you may establish a Traditional IRA with a Fund to which your employer may contribute, subject to special rules designed to avoid discrimination. Information on IRAs may be obtained by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com or calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.

Establishing Privileges. You may establish any of the shareholder privileges when you complete an application to purchase shares of a Fund. If you have already established an account and want to add or change a privilege, visit the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com to obtain a Shareholder Services Form and return the completed form to the Oakmark Funds, or call an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK to request the appropriate form.

Voice Recognition System. To obtain information about your account, such as account balance, last transaction and distribution information, to purchase, redeem or exchange shares of a Fund or Oakmark Units, or to order duplicate statements, call the Funds' Voice Recognition System, at 1-800-OAKMARK. Please note: you must have a personal identification number (a "PIN") to access account information through 1-800-OAKMARK.

Website. To learn more about the Oakmark Funds, or to obtain a summary prospectus the statutory prospectus, account application, shareholder report, account servicing form, or each Fund's daily NAV, or to read portfolio manager commentaries visit the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com. To perform transactions, establish systematic investing privileges, change your address, order duplicate statements or obtain information about your account, such as your account balance, average cost information, your last transaction and account history, log into your account and follow the instructions.

Telephone and Internet Transactions. You may perform many transactions— including exchanges, purchases and redemptions—by telephone and over the

PROSPECTUS
89



Internet. To prevent unauthorized transactions in your account, the Funds will take precautions designed to confirm that instructions communicated through the telephone or Internet are genuine. For example, the Funds or their agents may record a telephone call, request a PIN or password, request more information and send written confirmations of telephone and Internet transactions. The Funds request that shareholders review these written confirmations and notify the Funds immediately if there is a problem. A Fund will not be responsible for any loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from an unauthorized transaction initiated by telephone or the Internet if it or its transfer agent follows reasonable procedures designed to verify the identity of the caller or Internet user.

Account Address Change. You may change the address of record for your Fund account by sending written instructions to the Funds at The Oakmark Funds, P.O. Box 219558, Kansas City, MO 64121-9558 or by telephoning an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. You may change your address by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com and logging in to your account and following the instructions. You also may change your address by noting the change on the investment slip included as part of your quarterly account statement. Please be sure to sign the slip as authorization. P.O. Box addresses will only be accepted with accompanying street address information. If you change your address of record without a Medallion Signature Guarantee, unless you request that the redemption proceeds be sent to your bank account of record with the Funds, the Funds will not honor the redemption request for the following 30 days. During that period, the Funds will require written redemption requests with Medallion Signature Guarantees.

Account Registration Change. You may change the name on your account registration only by sending your written instructions with a Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee, as described above, to the transfer agent at the Oakmark Funds, P.O. Box 219558, Kansas City, MO 64121-9558. See "How to Redeem Investor Class (formerly Class I) Shares—Signature Guarantee." Please note that a new account application or other documentation may be required depending on the type of account registration.

Account Transcripts. You may order a transcript of activity in your account(s) by calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. The Funds may assess a processing charge for a transcript order.

SERVICE CLASS (FORMERLY CLASS II) SHAREHOLDERS

If you are a holder of a Fund's Service Class (formerly Class II) Shares, your 401(k) or other retirement plan will provide shareholder services to you as required in accordance with your plan agreement. You should contact your plan sponsor or service provider for information about the services available to you under the terms of your plan.

ADVISOR CLASS AND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHAREHOLDERS

If you are a holder of a Fund's Advisor Class or Institutional Class Shares through an intermediary, your 401(k) or other retirement plan will provide shareholder services to you as required in accordance with your plan agreement. The fees and policies outlined in this prospectus are set by the Fund and by the Adviser. However, most of

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
90



the information you will need for managing your investment will come from your investment provider. This includes information on how to purchase or redeem Advisor Class or Institutional Class shares, investor services, and additional policies.

EXPENSES

"Other expenses" shown above for each Fund in the section entitled "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" includes legal and auditing fees, transfer agency expenses, shareholder report expenses, custodian fees, shareholder servicing fees and some other expenses.

ESCHEATMENT OF FUND ASSETS

Financial institutions, including the Funds, are required to transfer your financial assets to the state of your account registration if they are unclaimed or deemed abandoned under that state's property laws. This process is referred to as escheatment.

Abandoned Property. State unclaimed and abandoned property laws generally apply to both unclaimed shares of the Funds and uncashed dividends or other distributions from the Funds. The rules for determining when a security or security distribution is required to be escheated to the state vary considerably by state and may depend on the type of account. Some states require escheatment if you have not initiated contact or activity with the Funds within a specified time period (generally, three or five years). Other states require escheatment only if mailings sent to you are returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. Please check your state's unclaimed or abandoned property laws for specific information.

Please refer to the "Distributions and Taxes—Distributions" section below for the Funds' handling of uncashed dividend or capital gain distribution checks. Importantly, the reinvestment of distributions to your account will not necessarily prevent such amounts or your shares of Fund from being escheated to the state.

A state is typically permitted to sell or liquidate the shares at the prevailing market price. In the event that you seek to reclaim the escheated shares after they have been liquidated, you will generally be able to recover only the amount received by the state when it sold the shares, and not any appreciation that may otherwise have been realized had the shares not been liquidated. The escheatment of shares to a state also may result in tax penalties to you if the shares were held in a tax deferred account such as an IRA. You should consult your tax adviser for advice about the particular tax consequences associated with the escheatment of your shares.

Escheatment Prevention. To prevent your assets from being deemed abandoned and escheated, it is recommended that you maintain direct contact with the Funds. Initiate contact with the Funds at least annually by accessing your account through the Funds' secure website at Oakmark.com, sending correspondence to us about your account(s), or calling 1-800-OAKMARK (625-6275) to speak with an investor service representative. For a small number of states, contact must be made via the Funds' website or in writing. Telephone interaction does not constitute contact under these state laws. Additionally, please notify us of any name and address changes immediately and cash dividend and redemption checks from your account(s) promptly. The Funds make every effort to mail a notice to you if you are at risk of escheatment due to inactivity. Please open all correspondence from the Funds and respond, if necessary.

PROSPECTUS
91



DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

DISTRIBUTIONS

Each Fund distributes to its shareholders substantially all net investment income as dividends and any net capital gains realized from sales of the Fund's portfolio securities. Each Fund expects to declare and pay dividends annually. Net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are paid to shareholders at least annually.

All of your income dividends and capital gain distributions will be reinvested in additional shares unless you elect to have distributions paid by check. If a dividend or capital gain distribution check from a Fund mailed to you is returned as undeliverable or is not presented for payment within six months, the Fund will reinvest the dividend or distribution in additional Fund shares promptly and the check will be canceled. In addition, future dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Fund shares unless you contact the Fund and request to receive distributions by check.

Annual distribution estimates may be available prior to payment and may be obtained by calling 1-800-OAKMARK (625-6275) or visiting Oakmark.com.

TAXES

The following discussion of U.S. and foreign taxation applies only to U.S. shareholders and is not intended to be a full discussion of income tax laws and their effect. You may wish to consult your own tax advisor.

Redemptions. When you redeem shares, you will experience a capital gain or loss if there is a difference between the tax basis of your shares and the price you receive when you redeem them. The federal tax treatment will depend on how long you owned the shares and your individual tax position. You may be subject to state and local taxes on your investment in a Fund, depending on the laws of your home state or locality.

Withdrawal. In general, distributions from a Traditional IRA are taxable in the year you receive them. If you withdraw from your Traditional IRA, federal income tax will be withheld at a flat rate of 10% (unless when you request your distribution you elect not to have tax withheld or you elect a different withholding amount). Withdrawals from your Roth IRA are not generally subject to tax withholding.

Exchanges. If you perform an exchange transaction of Fund shares for shares of another Fund, it is considered a sale and purchase of shares for federal income tax purposes and may result in a capital gain or loss. Shareholders generally should not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes for an exchange between classes of shares of the same Fund provided that the transaction is undertaken and processed, with respect to any shareholder, as an exchange transaction. You should consult your own tax advisor for advice about the particular federal, state, and local tax consequences before making an exchange.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
92



Distributions. Distributions are subject to federal income tax, and may be subject to state or local taxes. If you are a U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S., your distributions also may be taxed by the country in which you reside.

Your distributions are taxable whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares.

For federal tax purposes, the Fund's income and short-term capital gain distributions are taxed as ordinary income and long-term capital gain distributions are taxed as long-term capital gains, except that "qualified dividend income" of noncorporate investors who satisfy certain holding period requirements is taxed at long-term capital gain rates, which currently reach a maximum of 20%. The character of a capital gain as long-term or short-term depends on the length of time that the Fund held the asset it sold.

Every year, each of your Funds will send you and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") a statement called Form 1099 showing the amount of taxable distributions you received (including those reinvested in additional shares) in the previous calendar year.

Cost Basis Reporting. The Funds are required to report to the IRS and furnish to their shareholders "cost basis" information for Fund shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 ("covered shares") and sold on or after that date. These requirements do not apply to investments through a tax-deferred accounts, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement plan. If you redeem covered shares during any year, the Funds will report the cost basis of such covered shares to the IRS and you on Form 1099-B along with the gross proceeds received on the redemption, the gain or loss realized on such redemption and the holding period of the redeemed shares.

The Funds' default cost basis methodology will be an average cost calculation of all covered shares. If you and your financial or tax advisor determine another method to be more beneficial to your situation, you will be able to change your default setting to another IRS-accepted cost basis method via the Funds' website, Oakmark.com, or by notifying the Funds' transfer agent in writing. The elected cost basis (or the default cost basis method) for each sale of Fund shares may not be changed following the settlement date of each such sale of Fund shares.

You are encouraged to consult your tax advisor regarding the application of the cost basis reporting rules and, in particular, which cost basis calculation method you should elect.

Buying Into a Distribution. Purchasing a Fund's shares in a taxable account shortly before a distribution by the Fund is sometimes called "buying into a distribution." You pay income taxes on a distribution whether you reinvest the distribution in shares of the Fund or receive it in cash. In addition, you pay taxes on the distribution whether the value of your investment decreased, increased or remained the same after you bought shares of the Fund.

A Fund may build up capital gains during the period covered by a distribution (over the course of the year, for example) when securities in the Fund's portfolio are sold at a profit. After subtracting any capital losses, the Fund distributes those gains to you and other shareholders, even if you did not own the shares when the gains

PROSPECTUS
93



occurred (if you did not hold the Fund earlier in the year, for example), and you incur the full tax liability on the distribution.

Foreign Income Taxes. Investment income received by a Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source. If a Fund pays nonrefundable taxes to foreign governments during the year, the taxes will reduce the Fund's dividends. If a Fund qualifies for, and makes, a special election, your share of such foreign taxes will be includable in your income and you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for your share of such foreign taxes.

Backup Withholding. You must furnish to the Funds your properly certified social security or other tax identification number to avoid the Federal income tax backup withholding on dividends, distributions and redemption proceeds. If you do not do so or the IRS informs the Fund that your tax identification number is incorrect, the Fund may be required to withhold a percentage of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds. Because each Fund must promptly pay to the IRS all amounts withheld, it is usually not possible for a Fund to reimburse you for amounts withheld. You may claim the amount withheld as a credit on your federal income tax return.

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). A Fund will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2019) redemption proceeds and certain capital gain dividends made to any shareholder who fails to meet prescribed information reporting or certification requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. In general, no such withholding will occur with respect to a U.S. individual who provides the certifications required to avoid backup withholding; however, shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to a Fund to enable the Fund to determine whether withholding is required. You should consult your tax advisor as to the impact of these requirements on your investment in a Fund.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
94




FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand each Fund's financial performance during the last five years. No financial highlights are presented for Advisor Class or Institutional Class because no Advisor Class Shares or Institutional Class Shares were outstanding for the periods shown. The returns for Advisor Class and Institutional Class will differ from those of the other classes to the extent their expenses differ. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment, assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, is included in the annual report and is incorporated by reference in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available on request. For each year shown, all information is for the fiscal year ended September 30, unless otherwise noted.

PROSPECTUS
95



OAKMARK FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

60.93

   

$

68.46

   

$

59.73

   

$

48.97

   

$

37.87

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.82

     

0.59

     

0.43

     

0.42

(a)

   

0.36

(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

7.85

     

(3.57

)

   

11.22

     

12.22

     

11.09

   
Total from investment
operations
   

8.67

     

(2.98

)

   

11.65

     

12.64

     

11.45

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.60

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.35

)

 

From capital gains

   

(0.30

)

   

(4.13

)

   

(2.60

)

   

(1.50

)

   

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.90

)

   

(4.55

)

   

(2.92

)

   

(1.88

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

68.70

   

$

60.93

   

$

68.46

   

$

59.73

   

$

48.97

   

Total return

   

14.36

%

   

-4.87

%

   

20.01

%

   

26.75

%

   

30.43

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

14,636.0

   

$

16,445.0

   

$

16,489.4

   

$

10,409.0

   

$

6,738.7

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

0.89

%

   

0.85

%(c)

   

0.87

%

   

0.95

%

   

1.03

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.14

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.81

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

20

%

   

33

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

27

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

60.59

   

$

68.18

   

$

59.58

   

$

48.89

   

$

37.78

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.59

     

0.38

(a)

   

0.23

     

0.27

(a)

   

0.24

(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

7.83

     

(3.56

)

   

11.19

     

12.20

     

11.09

   
Total from investment
operations
   

8.42

     

(3.18

)

   

11.42

     

12.47

     

11.33

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.22

)

 

From capital gains

   

(0.30

)

   

(4.13

)

   

(2.60

)

   

(1.50

)

   

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.67

)

   

(4.41

)

   

(2.82

)

   

(1.78

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

68.34

   

$

60.59

   

$

68.18

   

$

59.58

   

$

48.89

   

Total return

   

14.00

%

   

-5.19

%

   

19.64

%

   

26.41

%

   

30.11

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

177.2

   

$

194.4

   

$

170.7

   

$

93.8

   

$

36.1

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.21

%

   

1.19

%(c)

   

1.18

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.30

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

0.86

%

   

0.57

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.49

%

   

0.54

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

20

%

   

33

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

27

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Includes interest expense that amounts to less than 0.01%.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
96



OAKMARK SELECT FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

36.79

   

$

44.71

   

$

37.74

   

$

32.33

   

$

25.50

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.39

     

0.08

(a)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

0.04

     

0.04

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

3.93

     

(2.60

)

   

9.14

     

8.40

     

6.85

   
Total from investment
operations
   

4.32

     

(2.52

)

   

9.14

     

8.44

     

6.89

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

0.00

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.06

)

 

From capital gains

   

0.00

     

(5.40

)

   

(2.13

)

   

(3.00

)

   

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.12

)

   

(5.40

)

   

(2.17

)

   

(3.03

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

40.99

   

$

36.79

   

$

44.71

   

$

37.74

   

$

32.33

   

Total Return

   

11.76

%

   

-6.75

%

   

25.03

%

   

28.40

%

   

27.05

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

4,962.7

   

$

5,499.3

   

$

6,238.8

   

$

3,944.6

   

$

3,029.5

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

0.98

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.95

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.05

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income (loss) to average
net assets
   

0.92

%

   

0.20

%

   

(0.03

)%

   

0.11

%

   

0.11

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

38

%

   

46

%

   

37

%

   

24

%

   

32

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

36.31

   

$

44.32

   

$

37.50

   

$

32.21

   

$

25.43

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.23

(a)

   

(0.05

)(a)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.06

)(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

3.90

     

(2.56

)

   

9.13

     

8.40

     

6.84

   
Total from investment
operations
   

4.13

     

(2.61

)

   

8.95

     

8.29

     

6.78

   

Less distributions:

 

From capital gains

   

0.00

     

(5.40

)

   

(2.13

)

   

(3.00

)

   

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

0.00

     

(5.40

)

   

(2.13

)

   

(3.00

)

   

0.00

   

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

40.44

   

$

36.31

   

$

44.32

   

$

37.50

   

$

32.21

   

Total return

   

11.37

%

   

-7.04

%

   

24.66

%

   

27.99

%

   

26.66

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

34.6

   

$

36.8

   

$

24.4

   

$

15.0

   

$

11.8

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.32

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.36

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income (loss) to average
net assets
   

0.62

%

   

(0.12

)%

   

(0.30

)%

   

(0.21

)%

   

(0.21

)%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

38

%

   

46

%

   

37

%

   

24

%

   

32

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

PROSPECTUS
97



OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

29.98

   

$

33.65

   

$

33.06

   

$

29.09

   

$

25.62

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.36

(a)

   

0.36

     

0.29

     

0.28

     

0.25

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

1.73

     

(1.04

)

   

3.02

     

4.68

     

4.07

   
Total from investment
operations
   

2.09

     

(0.68

)

   

3.31

     

4.96

     

4.32

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.38

)

 

From capital gains

   

(1.53

)

   

(2.72

)

   

(2.55

)

   

(0.72

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.87

)

   

(2.99

)

   

(2.72

)

   

(0.99

)

   

(0.85

)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

30.20

   

$

29.98

   

$

33.65

   

$

33.06

   

$

29.09

   

Total return

   

7.34

%

   

-2.53

%

   

10.39

%

   

17.63

%

   

17.19

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

15,367.7

   

$

17,285.5

   

$

19,392.7

   

$

18,222.5

   

$

17,889.0

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

0.79

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.78

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.22

%

   

1.06

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.89

%

   

0.84

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

18

%

   

25

%

   

18

%

   

25

%(b)

   

29

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

29.75

   

$

33.41

   

$

32.83

   

$

28.90

   

$

25.45

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.26

(a)

   

0.25

     

0.18

(a)

   

0.17

     

0.15

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

1.73

     

(1.03

)

   

3.00

     

4.66

     

4.05

   
Total from investment
operations
   

1.99

     

(0.78

)

   

3.18

     

4.83

     

4.20

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.28

)

 

From capital gains

   

(1.53

)

   

(2.72

)

   

(2.55

)

   

(0.72

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.74

)

   

(2.88

)

   

(2.60

)

   

(0.90

)

   

(0.75

)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

30.00

   

$

29.75

   

$

33.41

   

$

32.83

   

$

28.90

   

Total return

   

7.02

%

   

-2.84

%

   

10.04

%

   

17.23

%

   

16.82

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

744.2

   

$

900.7

   

$

1,157.2

   

$

1,211.4

   

$

1,288.0

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.10

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.05

%

   

1.10

%

   

1.09

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

0.90

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.54

%

   

0.56

%

   

0.53

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

18

%

   

25

%

   

18

%

   

25

%(b)

   

29

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  The ratio excludes in-kind transactions.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
98



OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

26.34

   

$

30.34

   

$

29.70

   

$

21.63

   

$

18.81

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.32

     

0.25

(a)

   

0.23

(a)

   

0.21

     

0.20

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

0.48

     

(2.16

)

   

1.71

     

8.23

     

2.62

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.80

     

(1.91

)

   

1.94

     

8.44

     

2.82

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.37

)

   

0.00

   

From capital gains

   

(0.47

)

   

(1.74

)

   

(0.55

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.78

)

   

(2.09

)

   

(1.30

)

   

(0.37

)

   

0.00

   

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

26.36

   

$

26.34

   

$

30.34

   

$

29.70

   

$

21.63

   

Total return

   

2.93

%

   

-6.92

%

   

6.70

%

   

39.55

%

   

14.99

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

2,328.9

   

$

2,950.8

   

$

3,503.8

   

$

2,880.4

   

$

2,062.8

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.17

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.13

%

   

1.16

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.14

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.91

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

32

%

   

36

%

   

31

%

   

45

%(c)

   

26

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

25.62

   

$

29.57

   

$

28.98

   

$

21.11

   

$

18.42

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.21

(a)

   

0.13

(a)

   

0.13

(a)

   

0.03

     

0.11

(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

0.47

     

(2.10

)

   

1.67

     

8.14

     

2.58

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.68

     

(1.97

)

   

1.80

     

8.17

     

2.69

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.66

)

   

(0.30

)

   

0.00

   

From capital gains

   

(0.47

)

   

(1.74

)

   

(0.55

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.65

)

   

(1.98

)

   

(1.21

)

   

(0.30

)

   

0.00

   

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

25.65

   

$

25.62

   

$

29.57

   

$

28.98

   

$

21.11

   

Total return

   

2.60

%

   

-7.33

%

   

6.35

%

   

39.11

%

   

14.60

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

25.6

   

$

32.3

   

$

41.8

   

$

38.9

   

$

33.1

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

   

1.45

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.50

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average
net assets
   

0.82

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.42

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.55

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

32

%

   

36

%

   

31

%

   

45

%(c)

   

26

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  The ratio excludes in-kind transactions.

PROSPECTUS
99



OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value,
beginning of year
 

$

15.19

   

$

16.63

   

$

15.71

   

$

11.65

   

$

9.96

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.12

     

0.12

     

0.14

     

0.09

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

1.31

     

(0.65

)

   

1.21

     

4.18

     

1.60

   
Total from investment
operations
   

1.49

     

(0.53

)

   

1.33

     

4.32

     

1.69

   

Less distributions:

 
From net investment
income
   

(0.13

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.16

)

   

0.00

   

From capital gains

   

(0.74

)

   

(0.77

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.10

)

   

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.87

)

   

(0.91

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.26

)

   

0.00

   

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

15.81

   

$

15.19

   

$

16.63

   

$

15.71

   

$

11.65

   

Total return

   

9.92

%

   

-3.44

%

   

8.52

%

   

37.69

%

   

16.97

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

2,037.1

   

$

2,033.4

   

$

1,937.3

   

$

1,159.8

   

$

555.8

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.15

%

   

1.13

%

   

1.13

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.23

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.12

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.92

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.72

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

17

%

   

48

%

   

24

%

   

36

%

   

36

%

 

(a)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
100



OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

21.34

   

$

25.01

   

$

25.89

   

$

18.79

   

$

16.13

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.36

(a)

   

0.46

     

0.46

(a)

   

0.28

     

0.34

(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

1.04

     

(2.55

)

   

(0.61

)

   

7.26

     

2.45

   
Total from investment
operations
   

1.40

     

(2.09

)

   

(0.15

)

   

7.54

     

2.79

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.13

)

 

From capital gains

   

(0.58

)

   

(1.07

)

   

(0.29

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(1.08

)

   

(1.58

)

   

(0.73

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

21.66

   

$

21.34

   

$

25.01

   

$

25.89

   

$

18.79

   

Total return

   

6.66

%

   

-8.98

%

   

-0.64

%

   

40.79

%

   

17.40

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

23,277.7

   

$

25,915.2

   

$

29,759.6

   

$

23,886.0

   

$

8,993.6

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.00

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.06

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.72

%

   

1.81

%

   

1.76

%

   

1.58

%

   

1.90

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

44

%

   

48

%

   

39

%(c)

   

37

%(c)

   

38

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

21.40

   

$

25.07

   

$

25.98

   

$

18.86

   

$

16.18

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.29

(a)

   

0.36

(a)

   

0.37

(a)

   

0.27

(a)

   

0.27

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

1.04

     

(2.55

)

   

(0.63

)

   

7.23

     

2.47

   
Total from investment
operations
   

1.33

     

(2.19

)

   

(0.26

)

   

7.50

     

2.74

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.06

)

 

From capital gains

   

(0.58

)

   

(1.07

)

   

(0.29

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

   

Total distributions

   

(0.99

)

   

(1.48

)

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

21.74

   

$

21.40

   

$

25.07

   

$

25.98

   

$

18.86

   

Total return

   

6.32

%

   

-9.31

%

   

-1.04

%

   

40.31

%

   

16.99

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

532.3

   

$

559.1

   

$

538.9

   

$

386.9

   

$

241.4

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.34

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.34

%

   

1.39

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

1.38

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.55

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

44

%

   

48

%

   

39

%(c)

   

37

%(c)

   

38

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  The ratio excludes in-kind transactions.

PROSPECTUS
101



OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND

For a share outstanding throughout each period

  Investor Class (formerly Class I)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

14.63

   

$

16.38

   

$

17.29

   

$

13.06

   

$

11.56

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.42

(a)

   

0.19

(a)

   

0.17

     

0.18

     

0.20

   
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

0.51

     

(0.78

)

   

(0.53

)

   

4.26

     

1.32

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.93

     

(0.59

)

   

(0.36

)

   

4.44

     

1.52

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.02

)

 

From capital gains

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.90

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.72

)

   

(1.16

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

14.84

   

$

14.63

   

$

16.38

   

$

17.29

   

$

13.06

   

Total return

   

6.66

%

   

-3.70

%

   

-2.14

%

   

34.42

%

   

13.15

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

2,365.1

   

$

2,852.0

   

$

2,910.0

   

$

2,254.1

   

$

1,525.8

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.38

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.31

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.41

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

2.97

%

   

1.18

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.54

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

38

%

   

46

%

   

38

%

   

50

%

   

33

%

 

  Service Class (formerly Class II)  

 

Year Ended September 30

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 
Net asset value, beginning
of year
 

$

14.53

   

$

16.26

   

$

17.17

   

$

12.98

   

$

11.50

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.38

(a)

   

0.13

(a)

   

0.14

     

0.13

(a)

   

0.17

(a)

 
Net gain (loss) on
investments (both
realized and unrealized)
   

0.51

     

(0.77

)

   

(0.54

)

   

4.24

     

1.31

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.89

     

(0.64

)

   

(0.40

)

   

4.37

     

1.48

   

Less distributions:

 

From net investment income

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.18

)

   

0.00

   

From capital gains

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.90

)

   

0.00

     

0.00

     

0.00

(b)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.67

)

   

(1.09

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.18

)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Redemption fees

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of year

 

$

14.75

   

$

14.53

   

$

16.26

   

$

17.17

   

$

12.98

   

Total return

   

6.39

%

   

-4.00

%

   

-2.42

%

   

34.04

%

   

12.90

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 
Net assets, end of year
($million)
 

$

1.5

   

$

1.9

   

$

3.3

   

$

3.5

   

$

2.6

   
Ratio of expenses to
average net assets
   

1.69

%

   

1.62

%

   

1.62

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.69

%

 
Ratio of net investment
income to average net
assets
   

2.69

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.90

%

   

1.34

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

38

%

   

46

%

   

38

%

   

50

%

   

33

%

 

(a)  Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(b)  Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

THE OAKMARK FUNDS
102




You may obtain more information about the Oakmark Funds' investments in the Funds' semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders. These reports contain information on the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Oakmark Funds' performance during the last fiscal year.

You may wish to read the Statement of Additional Information for more information about the Oakmark Funds. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated by reference into this prospectus, which means that it is considered to be part of this prospectus.

You may obtain free copies of the Oakmark Funds' semi-annual and annual reports and the Statement of Additional Information, request other information, and discuss your questions about the Oakmark Funds by writing or calling:

The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box 219558
Kansas City, MO 64121-9558
1-800-OAKMARK
(1-800-625-6275)

The requested documents will be sent within three business days of your request.

You also may obtain the Funds' Statement of Additional Information and the annual, semi-annual and quarterly reports to shareholders, along with other information, free of charge, by visiting the Oakmark Funds' website at Oakmark.com.

To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed to a household, even if more than one person in that household holds shares of the Funds. Call Oakmark at 1-800-OAKMARK if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, contact Oakmark in writing at P.O. Box 219558, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9558.

E-Delivery

Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available at the Oakmark Fund's website (Oakmark.com). To participate in the Funds' electronic delivery program, visit the Oakmark Fund's website for more information.

Text-only versions of all Fund documents can be viewed online or downloaded from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. You also may review and copy those documents by visiting the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-551-8090. In addition, copies of the Fund documents may be obtained, after mailing the appropriate duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520 or by e-mail request at [email protected].

Harris Associates Investment Trust

811-06279

HASPRO16-11