Redemption Methods Available: Generally, a Fund
expects to pay redemption proceeds in cash. To do so, a Fund typically expects
to satisfy redemption requests either by using available cash (or cash
equivalents) or by selling portfolio securities. These methods may be used
during both normal and stressed market
conditions.
Retirement Plan Redemptions: Retirement Plan
shareholders should complete a Rollover Distribution Election Form in order to
sell shares of the Funds so that the sale is treated properly for tax purposes.
Once your shares are redeemed, we will normally mail you the proceeds on the
next business day, but within no later than 7 business days. When the markets
are closed (or when trading is restricted) for any reason other than its
customary weekend or holiday closing, or under any emergency circumstances as
determined by the SEC to merit such action, we may suspend redemption or
postpone payment dates.
Low Balance Accounts: If you want to keep your
account(s) open, please be sure that the value of your account does not fall
below $1,000 due to redemptions. Shelton may elect to close an account that
falls below the minimum and mail you the proceeds to the address of record. We
will give you 30 days written notice that your account(s) will be closed unless
you make an investment to increase your account balance(s) to the $1,000. If you
close your account, any accrued dividends will be paid as part of your
redemption proceeds. The share prices of the Funds will fluctuate, and you may
receive more or less than your original investment when you redeem your shares.
Other
Important Policies Related to Buying and Selling Shares
Good Order. Good order means that the request includes:
•Fund name and account number;
•Amount of the transaction in dollars or shares; (if
redemption is requested by internet or mail, the amount of the transaction may
be stated in percentage
terms);
•Signatures of all owners exactly as registered on
the account (for written
requests);
•Medallion Signature Guarantee, if required (see
Medallion Signature
Guarantees);
•Any supporting legal documentation that may be
required; and
•Clear and actionable instructions to the Fund
as applicable
Note: for corporate/institutional accounts only,
the required signature(s) must be either (1) Medallion-guaranteed and clearly
indicate the capacity of the signer to act for the corporation or institution or
(2) that of an authorized signatory as indicated by the account records.
Medallion Signature Guarantees. You will need to have your signature Medallion
guaranteed in certain situations, including but not limited to:
•Sending redemption proceeds to any person, address,
or bank account not on
record;
•Transferring redemption proceeds to a Shelton Fund
account with a different registration (name/ownership) from yours; and
•Changes to account ownership, signature authority
or registration.
A Medallion Signature Guarantee may be obtained
from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings
association, or other financial institution which participates in a Medallion
program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature guarantees
from financial institutions which do not participate in a Medallion program will
not be accepted. A notary public cannot provide Medallion Signature Guarantees.
Keep in mind the following important policies:
•A Fund may take up to 7 business days to pay
redemption proceeds.
•If your shares were recently purchased by check,
the Fund will not release your redemption proceeds until payment of the check
can be verified which may take up to 15 days.
•Exchange purchases must meet the minimum investment
amounts of the Fund you are
purchasing.
•You must obtain and read the Prospectus for the
Fund you are buying prior to making the exchange.
•If you have not selected the convenient exchange
privileges on your original account application, you must provide a medallion
signature guaranteed letter of instruction to the Fund, directing any changes in
your account.
•The Funds may refuse any purchase or exchange
purchase transaction for any
reason.
•Each signature on a request for redemption or
account registration change must be medallion signature guaranteed separately.
•All share activity is subject to federal and state
rules and regulations. These are in place to prevent, among other things, money
laundering and other illegal movements of money.
THE FUNDS AND SHELTON RESERVE CERTAIN RIGHTS,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
•To automatically redeem your shares if your account
balance falls below the minimum balance due to the sale of shares.
•To modify or terminate the exchange privilege on 60
days written notice.
•To refuse any purchase or exchange purchase order.
•To change or waive a Fund’s minimum investment amount.
•To suspend the right to redeem shares, and delay
sending proceeds, during times when trading on the principal markets for the Funds are
restricted or halted, or otherwise as permitted by the SEC.