Smead Funds Trust
Smead
International Value Fund
Investor
Class Shares (SVXLX)
Class A
Shares (SVXAX)
Class
C Shares (SVXCX)
Class
I1 Shares (SVXFX)
Class
I2 Shares (SVXIX)
Class
Y Shares (SVXYX)
Smead
Value Fund
Investor
Class Shares (SMVLX)
Class A
Shares (SVFAX)
Class
C Shares (SVFCX)
Class
I1 Shares (SVFFX)
Class
R1 Shares (SVFDX)
Class
R2 Shares (SVFKX)
Class
Y Shares (SVFYX)
Prospectus
The
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved of
these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Smead
Funds Trust (the “Trust”)
Smead
International Value Fund and
Smead
Value Fund
each,
a series of the Trust
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fund
Summary – Smead International Value Fund
Investment Objective.
The investment objective of
the Smead International Value Fund (the “Fund”) is long-term capital
appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund.
This table describes the fees
and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund.
You may pay other fees, such as brokerage
commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected
in the table and examples below. You may qualify for sales charge discounts
on Class A shares if you or your family invest, or agree to invest in the
future, at least $25,000 in the Fund’s Class A
shares. More information about these and other discounts and
waivers is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder
Information – Class A Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers” beginning on page 33
of the Smead Funds’ Statutory Prospectus, under “Exhibit A – Sales Charge
Waivers” beginning on page 56 of the Smead Funds’ Statutory Prospectus, and
under “Additional Purchase and Redemption Information – Sales Charges on Class A
Shares” beginning on page 46 of the Smead Funds’ Statement of Additional
Information (“SAI”).
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Shareholder
Fees
(fees paid directly from your
investment) |
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Investor Class shares |
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Class A shares |
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Class C
shares |
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Class I1 shares |
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Class I2 shares |
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Class Y shares |
Maximum
Sales Charge (Load)
Imposed
on Purchases (as a percentage of offering
price) |
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None |
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5.75% |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Maximum
Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a
percentage of offering price)(1) |
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None |
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1.00% |
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1.00% |
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None |
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Annual
Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your
investment) |
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Investor Class shares |
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Class A shares |
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Class
C
shares |
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Class I1 shares |
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Class I2 shares |
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Class Y shares |
Management Fees |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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Rule 12b-1 Fees |
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0.25% |
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0.25% |
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0.75% |
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None |
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None |
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Shareholder Servicing Fee |
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0.00% |
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0.17% |
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0.25% |
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0.15% |
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0.10% |
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None |
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Other Expenses(2) |
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0.84% |
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0.84% |
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0.84% |
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0.84% |
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0.84% |
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0.84% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.84% |
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2.01% |
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2.59% |
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1.74% |
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1.69% |
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1.59% |
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Fee
Waiver/Expense Reimbursement(3) |
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0.59% |
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0.59% |
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0.59% |
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0.59% |
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0.59% |
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0.59% |
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Total
Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver/Expense
Reimbursement |
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1.25% |
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1.42% |
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2.00% |
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1.15% |
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1.10% |
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1.00% |
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(1) |
A 1.00% deferred
sales charge, also known as a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC),
applies to Class A purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed
within 18 months of purchase. A CDSC of 1.00% also applies on redemptions
of Class C shares within 12 months of
purchase. |
(2) |
Because the Fund is new,
these expenses are based on estimated amounts for the Fund’s current
fiscal year. |
(3) |
Smead
Capital Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive its fees
and/or absorb expenses of the Fund to ensure that Total Annual Operating
Expenses (excluding any Rule 12b-1 fees, Shareholder Servicing fees,
taxes, expenses of leverage, interest, brokerage commissions, dividends
and interest on short positions, acquired fund fees and expenses and
extraordinary expenses such as litigation) do not exceed 1.25% for
Investor Class shares, 1.42% for Class A shares, 2.00% for Class C
shares, 1.15% for Class I1 shares, 1.10% for Class I2 shares and 1.00% for
Class Y shares through March 31,
2023. The Adviser is permitted to be reimbursed for
management fee waivers and/or expense payments made in the three calendar
years from the date fees were waived or expenses were reimbursed. The Fund
may make such repayments to the Adviser if such repayment does not cause
the Fund’s total expense ratio (taking into account the reimbursement) to
exceed the expense cap at the time such amounts were waived or the Fund’s
then current expense cap. Any such reimbursement will be reviewed by the
Board of Trustees. The Fund must pay its current ordinary operating
expenses before the Adviser is entitled to any reimbursement of management
fees and/or expenses. This operating expense limitation agreement will
terminate on March 31, 2023, and may only be terminated earlier than
such date by, or with the consent of, the Board of
Trustees. |
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Example
This
Example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with
the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest
$10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem or hold all
of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your
investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s operating expenses
remain the same and the Fund’s expense limitation agreement remains in force
through March 31, 2023. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower,
based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
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One Year |
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Three Years |
Investor
Class shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$127 |
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$521 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$127 |
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$521 |
Class A
shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$711 |
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$1,118 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$711 |
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$1,116 |
Class
C shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$203 |
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$749 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$203 |
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$749 |
Class
I1 shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$117 |
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$490 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$117 |
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$490 |
Class
I2 shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$112 |
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$475 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$112 |
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$475 |
Class
Y shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$102 |
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$444 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$102 |
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$444 |
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 Total Annual Fund Operating
Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. Because the Fund is
new, there is no portfolio turnover information to provide at this
time.
Principal Investment Strategies.
Under normal market
circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including
borrowings for investment purposes) in the stock of non-U.S. companies. To
achieve its investment objective, the Fund will maintain approximately 25-30
companies in its portfolio and will invest in the common stocks of primarily
large capitalization (“large-cap”) non-U.S. companies, in developed countries.
The Fund considers large-cap companies to be those publicly traded companies
with capitalizations exceeding $5 billion. For purposes of the Fund’s investment
policies, the market capitalization of a company is based on its capitalization
at the time the Fund purchases the company’s securities. For purposes of the
Fund’s investments, “non-U.S. companies” means those securities issued by
companies whose primary listing is on a non-U.S. exchange or companies that are
U.S.-listed and derive a majority of their revenue from products, investment or
services outside the U.S.
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The
Adviser selects the Fund’s investments by screening non-U.S. companies using the
following eight criteria:
Required over entire holding period:
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products
or services that meet a clear economic
need; |
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strong
competitive advantage (barriers to
entry); |
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long
history of profitability and strong
metrics; |
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generates
high levels of cash
flow; |
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available
at a low price in relation to intrinsic value (the perception of value
based on all factors of business, tangible and
intangible); |
Favored, but not required:
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management’s
history of shareholder friendliness (dividends, buybacks, earnings
quality, reporting transparency, executive compensation and acquisition
history); |
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strong
balance sheet;
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strong
management (directors and officers) ownership (preferably with recent
purchases). |
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Fund’s portfolio is built around high quality companies whose businesses have
strong competitive advantages that the Adviser believes can be sustained for the
long term. When a security is purchased, the Adviser frequently monitors the
security for large price declines in an effort to protect from single stock risk
on new investments. The Fund aims to be a low-turnover fund, and the expected
holding period of a newly purchased security is a minimum of three to five
years.
The
Fund is classified as a non-diversified mutual fund. This means that the Fund
may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a small number of
issuers.
The
Fund may invest significantly (more than 10% of net asset value) in Canada,
Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
The
Fund may also invest in mid-cap and small-cap companies. The Fund considers
mid-cap companies to be those publicly traded companies with capitalizations
from $3 billion to $5 billion. The Fund considers small-cap companies to be
those publicly traded companies with capitalizations from $1 billion to
$3 billion.
The
Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including
consumer discretionary (goods and services considered non-essential by
consumers), financials (financial services provided to retail and commercial
customers), media (music production and telecom services), materials (mining and
metals, chemicals forest products), energy (services related to the production
and supply of energy) and real estate (services related to real estate
development and leasing).
Principal Risks. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your
investment goals, you could lose money by
investing in the Fund. The principal risks of investing
in the Fund are:
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Foreign Securities
Risk. Investments in securities of foreign
companies involve additional risks, including less liquidity,
currency-rate fluctuations, political and economic instability,
differences in financial reporting standards and securities market
regulation, and the imposition of foreign withholding
taxes. |
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Currency Risk. The value
of the Fund’s foreign holdings as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected
unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund may
also incur costs in connection with conversions between various
currencies. |
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Foreign Tax
Risk. Investing in foreign countries present
risks that the Fund or its investments may be subject to taxes that may
adversely affect the Fund’s investment performance. Such taxes may be
imposed suddenly or in an unpredictable manner, or pursuant to new
interpretations. Dividends payable on the foreign securities contained in
the Fund’s portfolio may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, thus
reducing the Fund’s
income. |
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Geographic
Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a
substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a single country or
region, the economic, political, social, regulatory, or other developments
or conditions within such country or region will generally have a greater
effect on the Fund than they would on a more geographically diversified
fund, which may result in greater losses and volatility. Adverse
developments in certain regions could also adversely affect securities of
other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated and could have a
negative impact on the Fund’s
performance. |
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Europe and United Kingdom
Risk. The value of the Fund’s assets may be
adversely affected by, among other things, the social, political,
regulatory, economic and other events or conditions affecting Europe and
the United Kingdom (“U.K.”). Many countries in Europe are member states of
the European Union (“EU”) and will be significantly affected by the fiscal
and monetary controls of the EU. Changes in regulations on trade,
decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro
and recessions or defaults or threats of defaults among European countries
may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European
countries. The European financial markets have experienced significant
volatility, and several European countries have been adversely affected by
unemployment, budget deficits and economic downturns. In addition, one or
more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU creating
continuing uncertainty in the currency and financial markets generally. In
this regard, the U.K. has commenced the official withdrawal process from
the EU commonly referred to as “Brexit.” The uncertainty of Brexit could
have a significant impact on the business and financial results of
companies in the U.K. and other European countries. For example, Brexit
could cause market and currency volatility, economic uncertainty, labor
disruptions, political instability and uncertainty, and regulatory
uncertainty for companies operating in the U.K. but that rely on
cross-border labor and trade. During this period of political, legal and
commercial uncertainty, the negative impact on not only the U.K. and
European economies, but also on the broader global economy, could be
significant. These uncertainties could potentially result in increased
market volatility and illiquidity and lower growth for companies that rely
significantly on the U.K. or on Europe for their business activities and
revenues. |
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Canadian
Risk. Investments in Canadian issuers may
subject the Fund to economic risk specific to Canada. Among other things,
the Canadian economy is heavily dependent upon trading with its key
partners, including the United States. Any reduction in this trading may
cause an adverse impact on the economy in which the Fund invests. Past
demands for sovereignty by the province of Quebec have significantly
affected equity valuations and foreign currency movements in the Canadian
market. |
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Management
Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies
for the Fund may not result in an increase in the value of your investment
or in overall performance equal to other
investments. |
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Non-Diversification
Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage
of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of
issuers. As a result, the Fund’s performance may depend on the performance
of a small number of
issuers. |
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Value Style
Risk. Undervalued stocks may not realize
their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize
their perceived value. Value stocks may respond
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market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented
funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in
favor. |
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Sector Weightings
Risk. To the extent the Fund emphasizes,
from time to time, investments in a particular sector, the Fund will be
subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that sector,
including the sectors described below. Market conditions, interest rates,
and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly
affect a single sector. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors, it will
have more exposure to the price movements of those
sectors. |
Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk. Industries
in the consumer discretionary sector, such as consumer durables, hotels,
restaurants, media, retailing and automobiles, may be significantly impacted by
the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, consumer
confidence and spending, and changes in demographics and consumer
tastes.
Financials Sector Risk. The financials sector
is subject to extensive government regulation, can be subject to relatively
rapid change due to increasingly blurred distinctions between service segments,
and can be significantly affected by the availability and cost of capital funds,
changes in interest rates, the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, and
price competition.
Media Sector Risk. The media sector is subject
to government regulation and can be significantly affected by intense
competition and technology changes, which may make the products and services of
certain companies obsolete. The wireless telecommunication services industry can
be significantly affected by failures to obtain, or delays in obtaining,
financing or regulatory approval, intense competitions, product incompatibility,
changing consumer preferences, rapid obsolescence, significant capital
expenditures, and heavy debt burdens. The media and entertainment industry can
be significantly affected by technological advances and government
regulation.
Materials Sector Risk. The materials sector is
subject to changes in world events, political, environmental and economic
conditions, energy conservation, environmental policies, commodity price
volatility, changes in currency exchange rates, imposition of import and export
controls, increased competition, and labor relations may adversely affect
companies engaged in the production and distribution of materials. Other risks
may include liabilities for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and
mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control. Companies in the
chemicals industry may be subject to risks associated with the production,
handling and disposal of hazardous components. Metals and mining companies could
be affected by supply and demand, operational costs, and liabilities for
environmental damage.
Energy Sector Risk. The energy sector is
subject to swift fluctuations in the price and supply of energy fuels caused by
events relating to international politics, energy conservation initiatives, the
success of exploration projects, the supply of, and demand for, specific
energy-related products or services, and tax and other governmental regulatory
policies.
Real Estate Sector Risk. The real estate sector
is subject to rental income fluctuation, depreciation, property tax value
changes, differences in real estate market values, overbuilding and extended
vacancies, increased competition, costs of materials, operating expenses or
zoning laws, costs of environmental clean-up or damages from natural disasters,
cash flow fluctuations, and defaults by borrowers and
tenants.
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General Market Risk; Recent Market
Events. The Fund’s investments are subject
to market risk, which may cause the value of the Fund’s investments to
decline. If the value of the Fund’s investments goes down, the share price
of the Fund will go down, and you may lose money.
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and
international markets have experienced volatility in recent months and
years due to a number of economic, political and global macro factors,
including the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, which
resulted in a public health crisis, business interruptions, growth
concerns in the U.S. and overseas, travel restrictions, changed social
behaviors, rising inflation and reduced consumer spending. While U.S. and
global economies are recovering from the effects of COVID-19, the recovery
is proceeding at slower than expected rates and may last for a prolonged
period of time. Continuing uncertainties regarding interest rates,
political events, rising government debt in the U.S. and trade tensions
also contribute to market volatility. During those periods, the Fund may
experience high levels of shareholder redemptions and may have to sell
securities at times when the Fund would otherwise not do so, potentially
at unfavorable prices. Certain securities may be difficult to value during
such
periods. |
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Equity Market
Risk. Common stocks are susceptible to
general stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases
in value as market confidence in, and perceptions of, their issuers
change. These investor perceptions are based on various and unpredictable
factors including expectations regarding government, economic, monetary
and fiscal policies; inflation and interest rates; economic expansion or
contraction; and global or regional political, economic and banking
crises. If the Fund holds common stocks of any given issuer, it would
generally be exposed to greater risk than if it held preferred stocks and
debt obligations of the issuer because common shareholders generally have
inferior rights to receive payments from issuers in comparison with the
rights of preferred shareholders, bondholders and other creditors of such
issuers. Equity markets tend to be cyclical, with periods when prices
generally rise and periods when prices generally decline. Non-U.S. equity
markets tend to reflect local economic and financial conditions, and
therefore, trends often vary from country to country and region to
region. |
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Company Risk. The
risk that the issuer’s earnings prospects and overall financial position
will deteriorate, causing a decline in the security’s value over short or
extended periods of time. |
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Large-Capitalization Companies
Risk. Larger, more established companies
may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as
changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. Also,
large-cap companies are sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates
of successful, smaller companies, especially during extended periods of
economic expansion. For purposes of the Fund’s investment policies, the
market capitalization of a company is based on its market capitalization
at the time the Fund purchases the company’s securities. Market
capitalizations of companies change over
time. |
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Mid-Capitalization and Small-Capitalization
Companies Risk. Small-capitalization and
medium-capitalization companies are often more volatile and less liquid
than larger companies. Securities of these companies may be subject to
greater and more abrupt price fluctuations and may be more susceptible to
market pressures and business failures. Stocks of small- and medium-sized
companies may underperform the stocks of larger companies as an asset
class. |
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Correlation
Risk. U.S. and non-U.S. markets often rise
and fall at different times or by different amounts due to economic or
other developments particular to a given country or region. Thus investing
in both U.S.-listed securities (albeit for companies that derive a
majority of their revenue from products, investment or services outside
the U.S.) and non-U.S. listed securities may lower the portfolio
volatility of the Fund. Sometimes, however, global events will cause the
U.S. and non-U.S. markets to move in the same direction, reducing or
eliminating the benefit of such
diversification. |
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New Fund Risk. As
a new fund, there can be no assurance that the Fund will grow to or
maintain an economically viable
size. |
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Volatility
Risk. The value of the Fund’s assets may
fluctuate significantly over a short period of time. Accordingly,
investors should understand that the results of a particular period will
not necessarily be indicative of results in future periods. Changes in the
degree of volatility of the market from the Adviser’s expectations may
produce material losses to the
Fund. |
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Trading Suspensions
Risk. The United States, other governments,
and U.S. and non-U.S. securities exchanges retain the right to suspend or
limit trading in securities. Such a suspension might render it impossible
for the Adviser to liquidate certain positions promptly and, accordingly,
could expose the Fund to
losses. |
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Access to Information
Risk. The Adviser, particularly in the
context of international stocks, is not in a position to confirm the
completeness, genuineness or accuracy of the information and data it
considers in making investment decisions, and in some cases, complete and
accurate information is not available because certain information may be
considered proprietary or otherwise confidential. These difficulties make
it more difficult for investments to be evaluated and for the value of
securities to be accurately
determined. |
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Cybersecurity
Risk. Despite the various protections
utilized by the Fund and its service providers, systems, networks, or
devices utilized by the Fund and its service providers can be potentially
breached. The Fund and its shareholders could be negatively impacted as a
result of a cybersecurity
breach. |
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Tax Risk. The
Fund is the successor to the portfolio of the Predecessor Fund, and the
Fund has taken the position that it has succeeded to the tax basis of the
assets acquired from the Predecessor Fund. Accordingly, shareholders
should be aware that as the Fund sells portfolio securities that were
acquired from the Predecessor Fund, any unrealized gain inherent in such
securities at the time the Fund acquired such securities, along with any
appreciation that occurred while the Fund held such securities, may be
recognized by the Fund, and any such recognized gain will be distributed
to Fund shareholders and will be taxable to them for federal income tax
purposes. As a result, a shareholder of the Fund may be taxed on
appreciation that occurred before the shareholder purchased shares of such
Fund, including appreciation that occurred prior to such Fund’s
acquisition of portfolio securities from the Predecessor
Fund. |
Performance.
The Fund is a newly registered mutual fund
and does not have a full calendar year of performance as a mutual
fund. The Fund succeeded to substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of the Smead International Value Fund LP, a Delaware Limited
Partnership (the “Predecessor Fund”), in exchange solely for Class I1 shares of
the Fund on January 11, 2022 (the “Reorganization”). Smead Private Fund
Advisers, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser, was the General Partner for the
Predecessor Fund since its inception on January 12, 2015. Prior performance
shown below represents the historical performance of the Predecessor Fund, which
offered partnership interests. Following the Reorganization, the Predecessor
Fund was liquidated and dissolved.
The
Predecessor Fund was managed by the same individuals who currently serve as the
Fund’s portfolio managers. The Fund’s investment objectives, policies,
guidelines and restrictions are materially equivalent to those of the
Predecessor Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Predecessor Fund was an
unregistered entity that did not qualify as a regulated investment company for
federal income tax purposes and did not pay dividends and distributions. As a
result of the different tax treatment, the Predecessor Fund is unable to show
after-tax returns for periods prior to the
Reorganization.
From
its inception through the date of the Reorganization, the Predecessor Fund was
not subject to certain investment restrictions, diversification requirements and
other restrictions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) or
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”),
which if applicable, might have adversely affected the performance of the
Predecessor Fund. The Predecessor Fund used a unitized net asset value (NAV)
method to compute the performance on a net return-basis which is different from
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) standard formula for
calculating performance. Please refer to the Financial Statements in the SAI to
review additional information about the Predecessor
Fund.
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The performance
information demonstrates the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes
in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s
average annual returns for the one year, five year and since inception periods
compare with those of a broad measure of market performance and the returns of
an additional index of securities with characteristics similar to those that the
Fund typically holds. Remember, past performance is not
necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the
future. Updated performance information is available on the
Fund’s website at https://smeadcap.com/smead-international-value-fund/
or by calling the Fund toll-free at 877-807-4122.
The
Predecessor Fund did not have multiple share classes. The performance of each
Fund share class presented below represents the performance of the Predecessor
Fund as a whole restated to account for sales charges (if any) applicable to
that share class. Once the Fund commences operations, the performance of each
class of shares will differ as a result of different levels of fees and expenses
applicable to each class of shares. Class I1 shares are not subject to any sales
charges or distribution (12b‑1 fees). The bar charts and the best and worst
performance quarters shown below do not reflect sales charges or distribution
(12b‑1 fees) applicable to certain classes of Fund shares. Further, while Class
I1 shares are subject to a shareholder servicing fee, some classes of Fund
shares are not. Returns of different Fund share classes will differ depending on
the sales charges, distribution (12b-1 fees) and/or shareholder servicing fees
applicable to each class (if any). Class I1 shares fees and
expenses are lower than those of Investor Class shares, Class A shares and
Class C shares. As a result, the performance for the Investor Class shares,
Class A shares and Class C shares would be lower than the performance shown
for Class I1 shares. For the remaining two share classes – Class 12 and
Class Y – because the fees and expenses for these share classes are lower than
those of the Class I1 shares, the performance for the Class 12 and Class Y
shares would be higher than the performance shown for Class
I1.
Class
I1 Shares
Calendar
Year Returns as of December 31, 2021
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The
calendar year-to-date return for the
Class I1 shares of the Fund as of December 31, 2021
was 39.18%. During the period shown in the bar chart,
the best performance for a
quarter was 35.38% (for the quarter ended December 31,
2020) and the worst performance was
-39.02% (for the quarter ended March 31, 2020).
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Average Annual Total Returns
(Periods Ended
December 31, 2021) |
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Five Years |
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Since Inception(1) |
Class I1
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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39.18% |
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13.90% |
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9.38% |
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Return
After Taxes on Distributions(2) |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Return
After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares(2) |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Investor
Class Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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39.04% |
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13.79% |
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9.27% |
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Class A Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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30.74% |
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12.26% |
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8.17% |
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Class C
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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38.03% |
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12.94% |
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8.45% |
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Class I2
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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39.25% |
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13.96% |
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9.43% |
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Class Y
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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39.38% |
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14.07% |
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9.54% |
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MSCI
EAFE (Net) Index
(reflects
no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
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11.26% |
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9.54% |
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7.17% |
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MSCI
ACWI ex-USA (Net) Index
(reflects
no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
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7.82% |
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9.60% |
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6.88% |
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The
since inception date is that of the Predecessor Fund, which commenced
operations on January 12,
2015. |
(2) |
Prior
to the Reorganization, the Predecessor Fund was an unregistered entity
that did not qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income
tax purposes and did not pay dividends and distributions. As a result of
the different tax treatment, the Predecessor Fund is unable to show
after-tax returns for periods prior to the
Reorganization. |
Management
Investment Adviser. Smead Capital Management,
Inc. is the Fund’s investment adviser.
Portfolio Managers. Cole W. Smead, CFA®, President of the Adviser,
is the lead portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception on
January 12, 2022. William W. Smead, Chief Investment Officer of
the Adviser, is the co-portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception on
January 12, 2022.
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares. You may
purchase or redeem shares on any business day by mail (Smead Funds, c/o UMB Fund
Services, Inc., P.O. Box 2175, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-2175 (for regular
mail) or Smead Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., 235 West Galena Street,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 (for overnight or express mail), or by telephone at
877-807-4122 or by wire. Investors
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who
wish to purchase or redeem Fund shares through a financial intermediary should
contact the financial intermediary directly. Minimum initial and subsequent
investment amounts are shown below.
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Minimum
Initial Investment |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$3,000 |
* |
Class A
shares |
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$3,000 |
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Class
C shares |
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$25,000 |
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Class
I1 shares |
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$1,000,000 |
* |
Class
I2 shares |
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$1,000,000 |
* |
Class
Y shares |
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$10,000,000 |
* |
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Subsequent Investments |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$100 |
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Class A
shares |
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$100 |
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Class
C shares |
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$100 |
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Class
I1 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
I2 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
Y shares |
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$100 |
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* |
Different
minimums apply to shareholders who purchase these share classes directly
from the Fund’s transfer agent (i.e., non-National Securities Clearing
Corporation (NSCC) purchases). |
Tax Information. The Fund’s distributions will
be taxed as ordinary income or long-term capital gain, unless you are investing
through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA. You may be
taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from such tax-deferred or other
tax-advantaged arrangements.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial
Intermediaries. If you purchase Fund shares through a broker-dealer or
other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related
companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related
services. These payments may create conflicts 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.
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Fund
Summary – Smead Value Fund
Investment Objective.
The investment objective of
the Smead Value Fund (the “Fund”) is long-term capital
appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund.
This table describes the fees
and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. You
may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial
intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below.
You may qualify for sales charge discounts
on Class A shares if you or your family invest, or agree to invest in the
future, at least $25,000 in the Fund’s Class A
shares. More information about these and other discounts and
waivers is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder
Information – Class A Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers” beginning on
page 33 of the Smead Funds’ Statutory Prospectus, under “Exhibit A – Sales
Charge Waivers” beginning on page 56 of the Smead Funds’ Statutory Prospectus,
and under “Additional Purchase and Redemption Information – Sales Charges on
Class A Shares” beginning on page 46 of the Smead Funds’ Statement of
Additional Information (“SAI”).
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Shareholder
Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment) |
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Investor Class shares |
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Class A shares |
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Class C
shares |
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Class I1 shares |
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Class R1 shares |
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Class R2 shares |
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Class Y shares |
Maximum
Sales Charge (Load)
Imposed
on Purchases (as a percentage of offering
price) |
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None |
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5.75% |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Maximum
Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a
percentage of offering price)(1) |
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None |
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1.00% |
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1.00% |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Annual
Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as
a
percentage of the value of your
investment) |
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Investor Class shares |
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Class A shares |
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Class
C
shares |
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Class I1 shares |
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Class R1 shares |
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Class R2 shares |
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Class Y shares |
Management Fees |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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Rule 12b-1 Fees |
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0.25% |
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0.25% |
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0.75% |
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None |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
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None |
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Shareholder Servicing Fee |
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0.17% |
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0.17% |
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0.25% |
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0.15% |
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0.25% |
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0.10% |
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None |
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Other Expenses |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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0.09% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.26% |
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1.26% |
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1.84% |
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0.99% |
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1.59% |
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1.44% |
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0.84% |
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(1) |
A 1.00% deferred
sales charge, also known as a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC),
applies to Class A purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed
within 18 months of purchase. A CDSC of 1.00% also applies on redemptions
of Class C shares within 12 months of
purchase. |
Example
This
Example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with
the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest
$10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem or hold all
of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your
investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s operating expenses
remain the same and the Fund’s expense limitation agreement remains in force
through March 31, 2023. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower,
based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
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One Year |
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Three Years |
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Five Years |
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Ten Years |
Investor
Class shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$128 |
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$400 |
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$692 |
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$1,523 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$128 |
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$400 |
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$692 |
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$1,523 |
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One Year |
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Three Years |
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Five Years |
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Ten Years |
Class A
shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$696 |
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$952 |
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$1,227 |
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$2,010 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$696 |
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$952 |
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$1,227 |
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$2,010 |
Class
C shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$187 |
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$579 |
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$995 |
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$2,159 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$187 |
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$579 |
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$995 |
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$2,159 |
Class
I1 shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$101 |
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$315 |
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$547 |
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$1,213 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$101 |
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$315 |
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$547 |
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$1,213 |
Class
R1 shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$162 |
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$502 |
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$866 |
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$1,889 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$162 |
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$502 |
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$866 |
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$1,889 |
Class
R2 shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$147 |
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$456 |
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$787 |
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$1,724 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$147 |
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$456 |
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$787 |
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$1,724 |
Class
Y shares |
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(if
you redeem your shares) |
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$86 |
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$268 |
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$466 |
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$1,037 |
(if
you did not redeem your shares) |
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$86 |
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$268 |
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$466 |
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$1,037 |
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 Total 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 17.40% of the average value of its
portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies.
To achieve its
investment objective, the Fund will maintain approximately 25-30 companies in
its portfolio and will invest in the common stocks of large capitalization
(“large-cap”) U.S. companies. The Fund considers large-cap companies to be those
publicly traded U.S. companies with capitalizations exceeding $5 billion. For
purposes of the Fund’s investment policies, the market capitalization of a
company is based on its capitalization at the time the Fund purchases the
company’s securities.
The
Adviser selects the Fund’s investments by screening large-cap U.S. companies
using the following eight criteria:
Required over entire holding period:
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products
or services that meet a clear economic
need; |
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strong
competitive advantage (barriers to
entry); |
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• |
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long
history of profitability and strong
metrics; |
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• |
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generates
high levels of cash
flow; |
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• |
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available
at a low price in relation to intrinsic value (the perception of value
based on all factors of business, tangible and
intangible); |
Favored, but not required:
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management’s
history of shareholder friendliness (dividends, buybacks, earnings
quality, reporting transparency, executive compensation and acquisition
history); |
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strong
balance sheet;
and |
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strong
management (directors and officers) ownership (preferably with recent
purchases). |
The
Fund’s portfolio is built around high quality companies whose businesses have
strong competitive advantages that the Adviser believes can be sustained for the
long term. When a security is purchased, the Adviser frequently monitors the
security for large price declines in an effort to protect from single stock risk
on new investments. The Fund aims to be a low-turnover fund, and the expected
holding period of a newly purchased security is a minimum of three to five
years.
The
Fund is classified as a non-diversified mutual fund. This means that the Fund
may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a small number of
issuers.
The
Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including
consumer discretionary (goods and services considered non-essential by
consumers), energy (services related to the production and supply of energy),
financials (financial services provided to retail and commercial customers),
health care (medical services, goods and equipment), real estate (services
related to real estate development and operation) and telecommunication services
(telecom services, goods and equipment).
Principal Risks. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your
investment goals, you could lose money by
investing in the Fund. The principal risks of investing
in the Fund are:
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Management
Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies
for the Fund may not result in an increase in the value of your investment
or in overall performance equal to other
investments. |
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Non-Diversification
Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage
of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of
issuers. As a result, the Fund’s performance may depend on the performance
of a small number of
issuers. |
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General Market Risk; Recent Market
Events. The Fund’s investments are subject
to market risk, which may cause the value of the Fund’s investments to
decline. If the value of the Fund’s investments goes down, the share price
of the Fund will go down, and you may lose money. U.S. and international
markets have experienced volatility in recent months and years due to a
number of economic, political and global macro factors, including the
impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, which resulted in a
public health crisis, business interruptions, growth concerns in the U.S.
and overseas, travel restrictions, changed social behaviors, rising
inflation and reduced consumer spending. While U.S. and global economies
are recovering from the effects of COVID-19, the recovery is proceeding at
slower than expected rates and may last for a prolonged period of time.
Continuing uncertainties regarding interest rates, political events,
rising government debt in the U.S. and trade tensions also contribute to
market volatility. During those periods, the Fund may experience high
levels of shareholder redemptions and may have to sell securities at times
when the Fund would otherwise not do so, potentially at unfavorable
prices. Certain securities may be difficult to value during such
periods. |
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Equity Market
Risk. Common stocks are susceptible to
general stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases
in value as market confidence in, and perceptions of, their issuers
change. These investor perceptions are based on various and unpredictable
factors including expectations regarding government, economic, monetary
and fiscal policies; inflation and interest rates; economic expansion or
contraction; and global or regional political, economic and banking
crises. If the Fund holds common stocks of any given issuer, it would
generally be exposed to greater risk than if it held preferred stocks and
debt obligations of the issuer because common shareholders generally have
inferior rights to receive payments from issuers in comparison with the
rights of preferred shareholders, bondholders and other creditors of such
issuers. Equity markets tend to be cyclical, with periods when prices
generally rise and periods when
prices |
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generally
decline. Non-U.S. equity markets tend to reflect local economic and
financial conditions, and therefore, trends often vary from country to
country and region to
region. |
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Large-Capitalization Companies
Risk. Larger, more established companies may
be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as changes
in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. Also, large-cap
companies are sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates of
successful, smaller companies, especially during extended periods of
economic expansion. For purposes of the Fund’s investment policies, the
market capitalization of a company is based on its market capitalization
at the time the Fund purchases the company’s securities. Market
capitalizations of companies change over
time. |
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Company Risk. The
risk that the issuer’s earnings prospects and overall financial position
will deteriorate, causing a decline in the security’s value over short or
extended periods of
time. |
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Value Style
Risk. Undervalued stocks may not realize
their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize
their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and
other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will
typically underperform when growth investing is in
favor. |
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Sector Weightings
Risk. To the extent the Fund emphasizes,
from time to time, investments in a particular sector, the Fund will be
subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that sector,
including the sectors described below. Market conditions, interest rates,
and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly
affect a single sector. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors, it will
have more exposure to the price movements of those
sectors. |
Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk. Industries
in the consumer discretionary sector, such as consumer durables, hotels,
restaurants, media, retailing and automobiles, may be significantly impacted by
the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, consumer
confidence and spending, and changes in demographics and consumer
tastes.
Energy Sector Risk. The energy sector is
subject to swift fluctuations in the price and supply of energy fuels caused by
events relating to international politics, energy conservation initiatives, the
success of exploration projects, the supply of, and demand for, specific
energy-related products or services, and tax and other governmental regulatory
policies.
Financials Sector Risk. The financials sector
is subject to extensive government regulation, can be subject to relatively
rapid change due to increasingly blurred distinctions between service segments,
and can be significantly affected by the availability and cost of capital funds,
changes in interest rates, the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, and
price competition.
Health Care Sector Risk. Health care companies
are strongly affected by worldwide scientific or technological developments.
Their products may rapidly become obsolete. Many health care companies are also
subject to significant government regulation and may be affected by changes in
government policies.
Real Estate Sector Risk. The real estate sector
is subject to rental income fluctuation, depreciation, property tax value
changes, differences in real estate market values, overbuilding and extended
vacancies, increased competition, costs of materials, operating expenses or
zoning laws, costs of environmental clean-up or damages from natural disasters,
cash flow fluctuations, and defaults by borrowers and
tenants.
Telecommunication Services Sector Risk. The
telecommunication services sector is subject to government regulation and can be
significantly affected by intense competition and technology changes, which may
make the products and services of certain companies obsolete. The wireless
telecommunication services industry can be significantly affected by failures to
obtain, or delays in obtaining, financing or regulatory approval, intense
competitions, product incompatibility, changing consumer preferences,
rapid
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obsolescence,
significant capital expenditures, and heavy debt burdens. The media and
entertainment industry can be significantly affected by technological advances
and government regulation.
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Cybersecurity Risk.
Despite the various protections utilized by
the Fund and its service providers, systems, networks, or devices utilized
by the Fund and its service providers can be potentially breached. The
Fund and its shareholders could be negatively impacted as a result of a
cybersecurity breach. |
Performance.
The Fund previously
operated as a series of Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor
Fund”). Before the Fund commenced operations, all of the assets and liabilities
of the Predecessor Fund were transferred to the Fund in a reorganization (the
“Reorganization”) on November 21, 2014. Accordingly, the performance
shown in the bar chart and the performance tables for the periods prior to
November 21, 2014 represent the performance of the Predecessor Fund. The
Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund
prior to the date of the Reorganization.
The performance
information demonstrates the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes
in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s
average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and since inception
periods compare with those of a broad measure of market performance and the
returns of an additional index of securities with characteristics similar to
those that the Fund typically holds. Remember, past performance,
before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will
perform in the future. Updated performance information is
available on the Fund’s website at https://smeadcap.com/smead-value-fund/
or by calling the Fund toll-free at 877‑807‑4122.
The
annual returns shown in the bar chart are for Investor Class shares. The other
classes of shares, net of any applicable sales charges, would have substantially
similar annual returns to those of Investor Class shares because all of the
classes of shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities, and the
returns would differ only to the extent that the classes have different sales
charges, distribution fees and/or service fees and
expenses.
Investor
Class Shares
Calendar
Year Returns as of December 31
The
calendar year-to-date return for the
Investor Class shares of the Fund as of December 31, 2021
was 42.50%. During the period shown in the bar chart,
the best performance for a
quarter was 21.86% (for the quarter ended June 30, 2020)
and the worst performance was
-32.02% (for the quarter ended March 31, 2020).
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Average Annual Total
Returns
(Periods Ended
December 31, 2021) |
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One Year |
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Five Years |
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Ten Years |
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Since Inception |
Investor
Class Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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42.50% |
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16.84% |
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16.47% |
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10.54% |
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Return
After Taxes on Distributions |
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41.20% |
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15.72% |
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15.49% |
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9.85% |
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Return
After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
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26.05% |
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13.35% |
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13.71% |
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8.71% |
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Class A Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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34.31% |
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15.49% |
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15.73% |
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9.96% |
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Class C
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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41.75% |
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16.70% |
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16.40% |
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10.49% |
|
Class I1
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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42.89% |
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17.15% |
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16.77% |
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10.78% |
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Class R1
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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42.29% |
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16.55% |
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16.19% |
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10.27% |
|
Class R2
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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42.34% |
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17.36% |
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16.62% |
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10.57% |
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Class Y
Shares |
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Return
Before Taxes |
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43.03% |
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17.30% |
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16.83% |
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10.78% |
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S&P
500 Index
(reflects
no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
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28.71% |
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18.47% |
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16.55% |
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11.04% |
|
Russell
1000 Value Index
(reflects
no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
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25.16% |
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11.16% |
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12.97% |
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8.08% |
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Investor
Class shares of the Fund commenced operations on January 2,
2008. Class I1 shares of the
Fund commenced operations on December 18,
2009. Performance shown for Class I1 shares prior to its
inception (Since Inception) reflects the performance of Investor Class shares,
adjusted to reflect Class I1 expenses. Class A shares of the Fund commenced
operations on January 27, 2014.
Performance shown for Class A shares prior to its inception (Ten Years and
Since Inception) reflects the performance of Investor Class shares, adjusted to
reflect Class A expenses. Class C shares commenced operations on
April 16, 2020.
Performance shown for Class C shares prior to its inception (One Year, Five
Years, Ten Years and Since Inception) reflects the performance of Investor
Class shares, adjusted to reflect Class C expenses. Class R1 shares, Class
R2 shares and Class Y shares each commenced operations on November 25,
2014. Performance shown for
Class R1 shares, Class R2 shares and Class Y shares prior to inception of
each such share class (Ten Years and Since Inception) reflects the performance
of Investor Class shares, adjusted to reflect the expenses of Class R1 shares,
Class R2 shares and Class Y shares,
respectively.
After-tax returns are shown
for Investor Class shares only and will vary for the other shares
classes. After-tax returns are
calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax
rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns
depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and
after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares
through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement
accounts (“IRA”).
In
certain instances, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund
Shares may be higher than other return figures because the sale of Fund shares
gives rise to an assumed tax benefit that increases the after-tax
return.
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Management
Investment Adviser. Smead Capital Management,
Inc. is the Fund’s investment adviser.
Portfolio Managers. William W. Smead, Chief
Investment Officer of the Adviser, is the lead portfolio manager of the Fund and
has managed or co-managed the Fund since it commenced operations in
January 2008. Cole W. Smead, CFA®, President of the Adviser,
has co-managed the Fund since August 2014.
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares. You may
purchase or redeem shares by mail (Smead Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services,
Inc., P.O. Box 2175, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-2175 (for regular mail) or Smead
Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53212 (for overnight or express mail), or by telephone at 877-807-4122 or by
wire. Investors who wish to purchase or redeem Fund shares through a financial
intermediary should contact the financial intermediary directly. Minimum initial
and subsequent investment amounts are shown below.
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Minimum
Initial Investment |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$3,000 |
* |
Class A
shares |
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$3,000 |
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Class
C shares |
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$25,000 |
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Class
I1 shares |
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$1,000,000 |
* |
Class
R1 shares |
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$25,000 |
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Class
R2 shares |
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$25,000 |
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Class
Y shares |
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$10,000,000 |
* |
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Subsequent Investments |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$100 |
|
Class A
shares |
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$100 |
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Class
C shares |
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$100 |
|
Class
I1 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
R1 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
R2 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
Y shares |
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$100 |
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* |
Different
minimums apply to shareholders who purchase these share classes directly
from the Fund’s transfer agent (i.e., non-National Securities Clearing
Corporation (NSCC) purchases). |
Tax Information. The Fund’s distributions will
be taxed as ordinary income or long-term capital gain, unless you are investing
through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA. You may be
taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from such tax-deferred or other
tax-advantaged arrangements.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial
Intermediaries. If you purchase Fund shares through a broker-dealer or
other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related
companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related
services. These payments may create conflicts 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.
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Investment
Strategies, Related Risks and Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings
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Investment Objective for the
Funds |
Each
Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
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Principal Investment Strategies – International
Value Fund |
Principal Investment Strategies. Under normal
market circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets
(including borrowings for investment purposes) in the stock of non-U.S.
companies. To achieve its investment objective, the Fund will maintain
approximately 25-30 companies in its portfolio and will invest in common stocks
of primarily large capitalization (“large-cap”) non-U.S. companies, including
developed countries. The Fund considers large-cap companies to be those publicly
traded U.S. companies with capitalizations exceeding $5 billion. For purposes of
the Fund’s investment policies, the market capitalization of a company is based
on its capitalization at the time the Fund purchases the company’s securities.
For purposes of the Fund’s investments, “non-U.S. companies” means those
securities issued by companies whose primary listing is on a non-U.S. exchange
or companies that are U.S.-listed and derive a majority of their revenue from
products, investment or services outside the U.S.
The
Adviser selects the Fund’s investments by screening non-U.S. companies using the
following eight criteria:
Required over entire holding period:
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products
or services that meet a clear economic need; |
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• |
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strong
competitive advantage (barriers to entry); |
|
• |
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long
history of profitability and strong metrics; |
|
• |
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generates
high levels of cash flow; |
|
• |
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available
at a low price in relation to intrinsic value (the perception of value
based on all factors of business, tangible and intangible);
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Favored, but not required:
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• |
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management’s
history of shareholder friendliness (dividends, buybacks, earnings
quality, reporting transparency, executive compensation and acquisition
history); |
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• |
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strong
balance sheet; and |
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• |
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strong
management (directors and officers) ownership (preferably with recent
purchases). |
Taking
into consideration the eight criteria above, the Adviser intends to buy high
quality companies. The Adviser defines high quality companies as having a strong
balance sheet, high and consistent free cash flow and strong operating metrics.
Because the Adviser purchases securities for their long-term prospects, the
Adviser generally avoids companies that are cyclical or highly capital intensive
in nature.
The
Adviser’s sell discipline is time-oriented wherein the Adviser will give
companies three to five years to demonstrate the fundamentals discussed above.
The Adviser will sell a company if there is a large decline in price or a
deterioration in the fundamentals of the underlying company.
The
Fund aims to be a low-turnover fund, and the expected holding period of a newly
purchased security is a minimum of three to five years.
The
Fund is classified as a non-diversified mutual fund. This means that the Fund
may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a small number of
issuers.
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The
Fund may invest significantly (more than 10% of net asset value) in Canada,
Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
The
Fund may also invest in mid-cap and small-cap companies.
The
Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including
consumer discretionary, financials, media, materials, energy and real estate.
The consumer discretionary sector consists of goods and services that are
considered non-essential by consumers, but desirable if their available income
is sufficient to purchase them, such as consumer durables, hotels, restaurants,
media, retailing and automobiles. The financials sector consists of firms, such
as banks, investment funds, insurance companies and real estate, that provide
financial services to commercial and retail customers. The media sector consists
of companies that transmit data in words, voice, audio, or video across the
globe, including telecom equipment, telecom services and wireless communication
as well as the production of television, movies and music. The materials sector
consists of companies that manufacture metals, forest products and construction
materials. The energy sector consists of companies involved in the production
and sale of energy including companies involved in the exploration and
development of oil or gas reserves, oil and gas drilling, and refining. The real
estate sector consists of companies engaged in real estate development and
operation, such as real estate agents, brokers, leasors and appraisers and
equity real estate investment trusts that invest primarily in commercial
properties (e.g., office buildings, retail centers, apartment buildings).
Temporary Strategies; Cash or Similar
Investments. For temporary defensive purposes, the
Adviser may from time to time invest up to 100% of the Fund’s total assets in
high-quality, short-term debt securities and money market instruments in order
to meet redemption requests or as a defensive measure in response to adverse
market, economic, political or other conditions. These short-term debt
securities and money market instruments include shares of other mutual funds,
commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, U.S. Government
securities and repurchase agreements. Taking a temporary defensive position may
be inconsistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies or may result in
the Fund not achieving its investment objective. Furthermore, to the extent that
the Fund invests in money market mutual funds for its cash position, there will
be some duplication of expenses because the Fund would bear its pro rata portion
of such money market funds’ management fees and operational expenses.
Change in Investment Objective and
Strategies. The investment objective, strategies
and policies described above may be changed without the approval of the Fund’s
shareholders upon 60 days’ written notice to shareholders.
|
Principal Investment Strategies – Value
Fund |
Principal Investment Strategies. To achieve its
investment objective, the Fund will maintain approximately 25-30 companies in
its portfolio and will invest in common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies. The
Fund considers large-cap companies to be those publicly traded U.S. companies
with capitalizations exceeding $5 billion. For purposes of the Fund’s investment
policies, the market capitalization of a company is based on its capitalization
at the time the Fund purchases the company’s securities.
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The
Adviser selects the Fund’s investments by screening large-cap U.S. companies
using the following eight criteria:
Required over entire holding period:
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products
or services that meet a clear economic need; |
|
• |
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strong
competitive advantage (barriers to entry); |
|
• |
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long
history of profitability and strong metrics;
|
|
• |
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generates
high levels of cash flow; |
|
• |
|
available
at a low price in relation to intrinsic value (the perception of value
based on all factors of business, tangible and intangible);
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Favored, but not required:
|
• |
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management’s
history of shareholder friendliness (dividends, buybacks, earnings
quality, reporting transparency, executive compensation and acquisition
history); |
|
• |
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strong
balance sheet; and |
|
• |
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strong
management (directors and officers) ownership (preferably with recent
purchases). |
Taking
into consideration the eight criteria above, the Adviser intends to buy high
quality companies. The Adviser defines high quality companies as having a strong
balance sheet, high and consistent free cash flow and strong operating metrics.
Because the Adviser purchases securities for their long-term prospects, the
Adviser generally avoids companies that are cyclical or highly capital intensive
in nature.
The
Adviser’s sell discipline is time-oriented wherein the Adviser will give
companies three to five years to demonstrate the fundamentals discussed above.
The Adviser will sell a company if there is a large decline in price or a
deterioration in the fundamentals of the underlying company. The Fund aims to be
a low-turnover fund, and the expected holding period of a newly purchased
security is a minimum of three to five years.
The
Fund is classified as a non-diversified mutual fund. This means that the Fund
may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a small number of
issuers.
The
Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including
consumer discretionary, energy, financials, health care, real estate and
telecommunication services. The consumer discretionary sector consists of goods
and services that are considered non-essential by consumers, but desirable if
their available income is sufficient to purchase them, such as consumer
durables, hotels, restaurants, media, retailing and automobiles. The energy
sector consists of companies involved production and sale of energy including
companies involved in the exploration and development of oil or gas reserves,
oil and gas drilling, and refining. The financials sector consists of firms,
such as banks, investment funds, insurance companies and real estate, that
provide financial services to commercial and retail customers. The health care
sector consists of companies that provide medical services, manufacture medical
equipment or drugs, provide medical insurance or otherwise facilitate the
provision of health care to patients. The real estate sector consists of
companies engaged in real estate development and operation, such as real estate
agents, brokers and appraisers and equity real estate investment trusts that
invest primarily in commercial properties (e.g., office buildings, retail
centers, apartment buildings). The telecommunication services sector consists of
companies that transmit data in words, voice, audio, or video across the globe,
including telecom equipment, telecom services and wireless communication.
Temporary Strategies; Cash or Similar
Investments. For temporary defensive purposes, the
Adviser may from time to time invest up to 100% of the Fund’s total assets in
high-quality, short-term debt
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securities
and money market instruments in order to meet redemption requests or as a
defensive measure in response to adverse market, economic, political or other
conditions. These short-term debt securities and money market instruments
include shares of other mutual funds, commercial paper, certificates of deposit,
bankers’ acceptances, U.S. Government securities and repurchase agreements.
Taking a temporary defensive position may be inconsistent with the Fund’s
principal investment strategies or may result in the Fund not achieving its
investment objective. Furthermore, to the extent that the Fund invests in money
market mutual funds for its cash position, there will be some duplication of
expenses because the Fund would bear its pro rata portion of such money market
funds’ management fees and operational expenses.
Change in Investment Objective and
Strategies. The investment objective, strategies
and policies described above may be changed without the approval of the Fund’s
shareholders upon 60 days’ written notice to shareholders.
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Principal Risks for the
Funds |
Before
investing in a Fund, you should carefully consider your own investment goals,
the amount of time you are willing to leave your money invested and the amount
of risk you are willing to take. Remember, in addition to possibly not achieving
your investment goals, you could lose money by
investing in a Fund. The principal risks of investing in a Fund are set
forth below.
Principal Risks for International Value Fund only:
Foreign Securities
Risk. Investments in securities of foreign
companies involve additional risks, including less liquidity, currency-rate
fluctuations, political and economic instability, differences in financial
reporting standards, settlement delays and securities market regulation, and the
imposition of foreign withholding taxes. Geopolitical events may cause market
disruptions. For example, the UK withdrew from the EU on January 31, 2020,
following a June 2016 referendum referred to as “Brexit.” Although the UK and EU
have made a trade agreement that was entered into force on May 1, 2021,
certain post-EU arrangements were outside the scope of the negotiating mandate
and remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation and agreement. There is
significant market uncertainty regarding Brexit’s longer term ramifications, and
the range of possible political, regulatory, economic and market outcomes are
difficult to predict. The uncertainty surrounding the UK’s economy, and its
legal, political, and economic relationship with the remaining member states of
the EU, may continue to be a source of instability and cause considerable
disruption in securities markets, including increased volatility and
illiquidity, as well as currency fluctuations in the British pound’s exchange
rate against the U.S. dollar.
Currency Risk. The
value of the Fund’s foreign holdings as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected
unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund may also
incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.
Foreign Tax
Risk. Investing in foreign countries present risks
that the Fund or its investments may be subject to taxes that may adversely
affect the Fund’s investment performance. Such taxes may be imposed suddenly or
in an unpredictable manner, or pursuant to new interpretations. Dividends
payable on the foreign securities contained in the Fund’s portfolio may be
subject to foreign withholding taxes, thus reducing the Fund’s income.
Mid-Capitalization and Small-Capitalization Companies
Risk. The Fund’s investments in mid-
capitalization companies, or in small-capitalization companies that the Adviser
expects could become well-capitalized in the coming decades, involve greater
risk and portfolio price volatility than investments in larger capitalization
stocks. Among the reasons for greater price volatility of these investments are
the
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less
certain growth prospects of mid-sized or small firms and the lower degree of
liquidity in the markets for such securities. Mid-capitalization or
small-capitalization companies may be thinly traded and may have to be sold at a
discount from current market prices or in small lots over an extended period of
time. In addition, these securities are subject to the risk that during certain
periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all securities in
particular investment categories, will shrink or disappear suddenly and without
warning as a result of adverse economic or market conditions, or adverse
investor perceptions whether or not accurate. In connection with the lack of
market liquidity, the Fund may incur losses if required to effect sales at a
disadvantageous time and only then at a substantial drop in price.
Mid-capitalization or small-capitalization companies include “unseasoned” issues
that do not have an established financial history; often have limited product
lines, markets or financial resources; may depend on or use a few key personnel
for management; and may be susceptible to losses and risks of bankruptcy.
Mid-capitalization or small-capitalization companies may be operating at a loss
or have significant variations in operating results; may be engaged in a rapidly
changing business with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence;
may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, to
finance expansion or to maintain their competitive position; and may have
substantial borrowings or may otherwise have a weak financial condition. In
addition, these companies may face intense competition, including competition
from companies with greater financial resources, more extensive development,
manufacturing, marketing, and other capabilities, and a larger number of
qualified and managerial personnel. Transaction costs for these investments are
often higher than those of large capitalization companies. Investments in
mid-capitalization or small-capitalization companies may be more difficult to
price precisely than other types of securities because of their characteristics
and lower trading volumes.
Correlation Risk. U.S.
and non-U.S. markets often rise and fall at different times or by different
amounts due to economic or other developments particular to a given country or
region. Thus investing in both U.S.-listed securities (albeit for companies that
derive a majority of their revenue from products, investment or services outside
the U.S.) and non-U.S. listed securities may lower the portfolio volatility of
the Fund. Sometimes, however, global events will cause the U.S. and non-U.S.
markets to move in the same direction, reducing or eliminating the benefit of
such diversification.
New Fund Risk. As a new
fund, there can be no assurance that the Fund will grow to or maintain an
economically viable size.
Volatility Risk. The
value of the Fund’s assets may fluctuate significantly over a short period of
time. Accordingly, investors should understand that the results of a particular
period will not necessarily be indicative of results in future periods. Changes
in the degree of volatility of the market from the Adviser’s expectations may
produce material losses to the Fund.
Trading Suspensions
Risk. The United States, other governments, and
U.S. and non-U.S. securities exchanges retain the right to suspend or limit
trading in securities. Such a suspension might render it impossible for the
Adviser to liquidate certain positions promptly and, accordingly, could expose
the Fund to losses.
Access to Information
Risk. The Adviser, particularly in the context of
international stocks, is not in a position to confirm the completeness,
genuineness or accuracy of the information and data it considers in making
investment decisions, and in some cases, complete and accurate information is
not available because certain information may be considered proprietary or
otherwise confidential. These difficulties make it more difficult for
investments to be evaluated and for the value of securities to be accurately
determined.
Tax Risk. The Fund is
the successor to the portfolio of the Predecessor Fund, and the Fund has taken
the position that it has succeeded to the tax basis of the assets acquired from
the Predecessor Fund.
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Accordingly,
shareholders should be aware that as the Fund sells portfolio securities that
were acquired from the Predecessor Fund, any unrealized gain inherent in such
securities at the time the Fund acquired such securities, along with any
appreciation that occurred while the Fund held such securities, may be
recognized by the Fund, and any such recognized gain will be distributed to Fund
shareholders and will be taxable to them for federal income tax purposes. As a
result, a shareholder of the Fund may be taxed on appreciation that occurred
before the shareholder purchased shares of such Fund, including appreciation
that occurred prior to such Fund’s acquisition of portfolio securities from the
Predecessor Fund.
Principal Risks for the International Value Fund and
Value Fund:
General Market Risk; Recent Market
Events. The investments we make for clients are
subject to market risk, which may cause the value of an investment to decline if
the value of an individual company or multiple companies declines. U.S. and
international markets have experienced volatility in recent months and years due
to a number of economic, political and global macro factors, including the
impact of the coronavirus (COVID‑19) global pandemic, which has resulted in a
public health crisis, business interruptions, growth concerns in the U.S. and
overseas, travel restrictions, changed social behaviors, rising inflation and
reduced consumer spending. While several countries, including the U.S.,
have begun to lift public health restrictions in efforts to reopen their
respective economies, the outbreak of new variants has led to the renewal of
health mandates by local governments and businesses, event cancellations and
additional travel restrictions, supply chain shortages, cessation of
return-to-office plans and an overall economic slowdown. While U.S. and global
economies are recovering from the effects of COVID-19, the recovery is
proceeding at slower than expected rates and may last for a prolonged period of
time. In addition, the impact and spread of infectious diseases in developing or
emerging market countries may cause relatively greater strain on those
countries’ healthcare systems than those in developed countries. Uncertainties
regarding interest rates, political events, rising government debt in the U.S.
and trade tensions have also contributed to market volatility. Global
economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, which increases
the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact
issuers in a different country or region. Continuing market volatility as a
result of recent market conditions or other events may have adverse effects on
your account.
Large-Capitalization Company
Risk. Larger, more established companies may be
unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as changes in
consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. Also, large-cap companies are
sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates of successful, smaller
companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion. Market
capitalizations of companies change over time. A Fund is not obligated to sell a
company’s security simply because, subsequent to its purchase, the company’s
market capitalization has changed to be outside the capitalization range for the
Fund.
Non-Diversification
Risk. Each Fund is classified as
“non-diversified.” This means that a Fund may invest a greater percentage of its
assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a “diversified” fund, and
accordingly may be more vulnerable to changes in the value of those issuers’
securities. Because a Fund invests in the securities of a limited number of
issuers it is particularly exposed to adverse developments affecting those
issuers, and a decline in the market value of a particular security held by a
Fund is likely to affect the Fund’s performance more than if the Fund invested
in the securities of a larger number of issuers.
Management Risk. The
ability of a Fund to meet its investment objective is directly related to the
Adviser’s investment strategies for a Fund. The value of your investment in a
Fund may vary with the effectiveness of the Adviser’s research, analysis and
asset allocation among portfolio securities. If the Adviser’s investment
strategies do not produce the expected results, your investment could be
diminished or even lost.
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Company Risk. The risk
that the issuer’s earnings prospects and overall financial position will
deteriorate, causing a decline in the security’s value over short or extended
periods of time.
Equity Market
Risk. Common stocks are susceptible to general
stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as
market confidence in, and perceptions of, their issuers change. These investor
perceptions are based on various and unpredictable factors including
expectations regarding government, economic, monetary and fiscal policies;
inflation and interest rates; economic expansion or contraction; and global or
regional political, economic and banking crises. If a Fund holds common stocks
of any given issuer, it would generally be exposed to greater risk than if it
held preferred stocks and debt obligations of the issuer because common
shareholders generally have inferior rights to receive payments from issuers in
comparison with the rights of preferred shareholders, bondholders and other
creditors of such issuers. Equity markets tend to be cyclical, with periods when
prices generally rise and periods when prices generally decline. Non-U.S. equity
markets tend to reflect local economic and financial conditions, and therefore,
trends often vary from country to country and region to region.
Value Style
Risk. Certain equity securities (generally
referred to as value securities) are purchased primarily because they are
selling at prices below what the Adviser believes to be their fundamental value
and not necessarily because the issuing companies are expected to experience
significant earnings growth. Each Fund bears the risk that the companies that
issued these securities may not overcome the adverse business developments or
other factors causing their securities to be perceived by the Adviser to be
underpriced or that the market may never come to recognize their fundamental
value. A value stock may not increase in price, as anticipated by the Adviser
investing in such securities, if other investors fail to recognize the company’s
value or invest in markets favoring faster growing companies. Each Fund’s
strategy of investing in value stocks also carries the risk that in certain
markets, value stocks will underperform growth stocks.
Sector Weightings
Risk. To the extent a Fund emphasizes, from time
to time, investments in a particular sector, the Fund will be subject to a
greater degree to the risks particular to that sector, including the sectors
described below. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or
financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single
sector. If a Fund invests in a few sectors, it may have increased exposure to
the price movements of those sectors.
Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk. (applicable to both Funds) Industries in the
consumer discretionary sector, such as consumer durables, hotels, restaurants,
media, retailing and automobiles, may be significantly impacted by the
performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, consumer
confidence and spending, and changes in demographics and consumer tastes.
Energy Sector Risk. (applicable to both Funds) The energy sector
is subject to swift fluctuations in the price and supply of energy fuels caused
by events relating to international politics, energy conservation initiatives,
the success of exploration projects, the supply of, and demand for, specific
energy-related products or services, and tax and other governmental regulatory
policies.
Financials Sector Risk. (applicable to both Funds) The financials
sector is subject to extensive government regulation, can be subject to
relatively rapid change due to increasingly blurred distinctions between service
segments, and can be significantly affected by the availability and cost of
capital funds, changes in interest rates, the rate of corporate and consumer
debt defaults, and price competition.
Health Care Sector Risk. (applicable to Value Fund) Health care
companies are strongly affected by worldwide scientific or technological
developments. Their products may rapidly become obsolete. Many health care
companies are also subject to significant government regulation and may be
affected by changes in government policies.
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Materials Sector Risk. (applicable to International Value Fund) The
materials sector is subject to changes in world events, political, environmental
and economic conditions, energy conservation, environmental policies, commodity
price volatility, changes in currency exchange rates, imposition of import and
export controls, increased competition, and labor relations may adversely affect
companies engaged in the production and distribution of materials. Other risks
may include liabilities for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and
mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control. Companies in the
chemicals industry may be subject to risks associated with the production,
handling and disposal of hazardous components. Metals and mining companies could
be affected by supply and demand, operational costs, and liabilities for
environmental damage.
Media Sector Risk. (applicable to International Value Fund) The
media sector is subject to government regulation and can be significantly
affected by intense competition and technology changes, which may make the
products and services of certain companies obsolete. The wireless
telecommunication services industry can be significantly affected by failures to
obtain, or delays in obtaining, financing or regulatory approval, intense
competitions, product incompatibility, changing consumer preferences, rapid
obsolescence, significant capital expenditures, and heavy debt burdens. The
media and entertainment industry can be significantly affected by technological
advances and government regulation.
Real Estate Sector Risk. (applicable to both Funds) The real estate
sector is subject to rental income fluctuation, depreciation, property tax value
changes, differences in real estate market values, overbuilding and extended
vacancies, increased competition, costs of materials, operating expenses or
zoning laws, costs of environmental clean-up or damages from natural disasters,
cash flow fluctuations, and defaults by borrowers and tenants.
Telecommunication Services Sector Risk. (applicable to Value Fund) The
telecommunication services sector is subject to government regulation and can be
significantly affected by intense competition and technology changes, which may
make the products and services of certain companies obsolete. The wireless
telecommunication services industry can be significantly affected by failures to
obtain, or delays in obtaining, financing or regulatory approval, intense
competitions, product incompatibility, changing consumer preferences, rapid
obsolescence, significant capital expenditures, and heavy debt burdens. The
media and entertainment industry can be significantly affected by technological
advances and government regulation.
Cybersecurity
Risk. With the increased use of technologies such
as the Internet to conduct business, a Fund is susceptible to operational,
information security, and related risks. Cyber incidents affecting a Fund or its
service providers have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business
operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with a
Fund’s ability to calculate its NAV, impediments to trading, the inability of
shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other
laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other
compensation costs, or additional compliance costs. In addition, substantial
costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future.
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Portfolio Holdings
Information |
A
description of the Funds’ policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure
of a Fund’s portfolio holdings is available in the Funds’ Statement of
Additional Information (“SAI”). Disclosure of a Fund’s holdings is required to
be made quarterly within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter in the annual
and semi-annual reports to Fund shareholders. Each Fund also files its complete
schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of
each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The annual and
semi-annual reports to Fund shareholders are available free of charge by
contacting Smead Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., P.O. Box 2175, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53201-2175, by calling 877‑807‑4122, or on the Funds’ website at
https://smeadcap.com/smead-funds/. The Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s
website at www.sec.gov.
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Advisory
Agreement. Each Fund has entered into an
Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser, Smead
Capital Management, Inc., located at 2777 East Camelback Road, Suite 375,
Phoenix, Arizona 85016, under which the Adviser manages the Funds’ investments
subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser has been
providing investment advisory services to separate accounts and mutual funds
since the firm was established in July of 2007. As of
December 31, 2021, the Adviser managed approximately $3.9 billion in
assets, including assets other than the Funds. Under the Advisory Agreement,
each Fund compensates the Adviser for its investment advisory services at the
annual rate of 0.75% of each Fund’s average daily net assets, payable on a
monthly basis in arrears.
For
the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021, the Adviser received 0.75% of the
Value Fund’s average daily net assets in advisory fees, net of previously waived
expenses recouped by the Adviser. Because the International Value Fund commenced
operations on January 12, 2022, the Adviser did not receive any advisory
fee from the International Value Fund for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2021.
Subject
to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees, the Adviser is responsible
for managing each Fund in accordance with its investment objective and policies,
making decisions with respect to, and also orders for, all purchases and sales
of a Fund’s portfolio securities. The Adviser also maintains related records for
each Fund.
Fund Expenses. Each
Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an operating
expense limitation agreement between the Adviser and each Fund, the Adviser has
agreed to waive its management fees and/or reimburse expenses to ensure that a
Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any Rule 12b-1 fees,
Shareholder Servicing fees, taxes, expenses of leverage, interest, brokerage
commissions, dividends and interest on short positions, acquired fund fees and
expenses and extraordinary expenses such as litigation) do not exceed a
percentage of a Fund’s average net assets of the applicable share class as set
forth below through March 31, 2023, subject thereafter to annual
renewal of the agreement by the Board of Trustees.
|
|
|
|
|
Fund |
|
Share Class |
|
Operating Expense Limit |
International
Value Fund |
|
Investor
Class shares |
|
1.25%
of the average net assets |
International
Value Fund |
|
Class
A shares |
|
1.42%
of the average net assets |
International
Value Fund |
|
Class
C shares |
|
2.00%
of the average net assets |
International
Value Fund |
|
Class
I1 shares |
|
1.15%
of the average net assets |
International
Value Fund |
|
Class
I2 shares |
|
1.10%
of the average net assets |
International
Value Fund |
|
Class
Y shares |
|
1.00%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Investor
Class shares |
|
1.26%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
A shares |
|
1.26%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
C shares |
|
1.84%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
I1 shares |
|
0.99%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
R1 shares |
|
1.59%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
R2 shares |
|
1.44%
of the average net assets |
Value
Fund |
|
Class
Y shares |
|
0.84%
of the average net assets |
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The
Adviser is permitted to be reimbursed for management fee waivers and/or expense
payments made in the three calendar years from the date fees were waived or
expenses were reimbursed. A Fund may make such repayments to the Adviser if such
repayment does not cause such Fund’s total expense ratio (taking into account
the reimbursement) to exceed the expense cap at the time such amounts were
waived or a Fund’s then current expense cap. Any such reimbursement will be
reviewed by the Board of Trustees. Each Fund must pay its current ordinary
operating expenses before the Adviser is entitled to any reimbursement of
management fees and/or expenses. This operating expense limitation agreement
will terminate on March 31, 2023 for each respective Fund, and may
only be terminated earlier than such date by, or with the consent of, the Board
of Trustees.
A
discussion regarding the basis of the approval by the Board of Trustees of the
Advisory Agreement is available in the Value Fund’s annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021 and will be
included in the International Value Fund’s semi-annual report for the fiscal
period ended May 31, 2022.
William W. Smead has served as the lead
Portfolio Manager for the Value Fund since its inception in January 2008 and is
primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Value Fund’s
portfolio. Mr. Smead has served as the Co-Portfolio Manager for the
International Value Fund since its inception on January 12, 2022 and
is jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of the International Value
Fund’s portfolio. Mr. Smead founded
the Adviser in July 2007, and currently serves as Chief Investment Officer of
the firm. Prior to founding the Adviser, Mr. Smead served as Portfolio
Manager and Director of Investments for Smead Investment Group of Wachovia
Securities from September 2001 through June 2007. Prior to that,
Mr. Smead served as a financial advisor and portfolio manager with
Smith Barney from February 1993 to September 2001. Mr. Smead has over
40 years of experience in the investment industry.
Cole W. Smead, CFA®, has served as a
Portfolio Manager for the Value Fund since August 2014 and is jointly
responsible for the day-to-day management of the Value Fund’s portfolio.
Mr. Smead has served as the lead Portfolio Manager for the International
Value Fund since its inception on January 12, 2022 and is primarily
responsible for the day-to-day management of the International Value Fund’s
portfolio. Mr. Smead joined the Adviser at its inception in 2007 and
currently serves as President of the firm. Mr. Smead received his B.A. in
Economics/History from Whitman College in 2006. Prior to joining the Adviser,
Mr. Smead was a Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities in Scottsdale,
Arizona. Mr. Smead has over 15 years of experience in the investment
industry and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
As
lead portfolio manager, Mr. William Smead has the ultimate decision-making
authority with respect to the day-to-day management of the Value Fund’s
portfolio. Mr. Cole Smead serves as the Value Fund’s co-portfolio manager
under the general supervision of Mr. William Smead.
As
lead portfolio manager, Mr. Cole Smead has the ultimate decision-making
authority with respect to the day-to-day management of the International Value
Fund’s portfolio. Mr. William Smead serves as the International Value
Fund’s co-portfolio manager under the general supervision of Mr. Cole
Smead.
The
SAI provides additional information about the Portfolio Managers’ compensation,
other accounts managed and ownership of securities in the Funds.
CFA® is a registered trademark
owned by the CFA Institute.
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Shareholder
Information
The
Value Fund offers Investor Class, Class A, Class C, Class I1, Class R1,
Class R2 and Class Y shares in this Prospectus. Class I2, Class R3 and Class R4
shares for the Value Fund are offered in a different prospectus; however these
share classes are not currently available for investment. The International
Value Fund offers Investor Class, Class A, Class C, Class I1, Class I2 and
Class Y shares in this Prospectus. The different classes represent investments
in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes are subject to different
expenses and may have different share prices as outlined below. Each class of
shares has different expenses and distribution arrangements to provide for
different investment needs. You should always discuss the suitability of your
investment with your broker-dealer or financial adviser.
|
|
|
Investor
Class shares
International
Value Fund and Value Fund
Availability |
|
Generally
available to direct investors only. Direct investors may make investments
directly through a Fund’s transfer agent. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
0.25%
Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.00%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee for the International Value Fund.
0.17%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee for the Value Fund.
A
maximum shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of the applicable Fund’s
average daily net assets has been authorized. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability, and subject to ongoing distribution and shareholder
servicing fees. |
Class A shares
International Value Fund and Value
Fund
Availability |
|
Generally
available through financial intermediaries, wrap account platforms, no
transaction fee (NTF) platforms, employer-sponsored retirement plans or
other similar programs through which group-level investments are made in a
Fund. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
Payable
at time of purchase. Lower sales charges are available for larger
investments. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
Payable
if you redeem within eighteen (18) months of purchase. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
0.25%
Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.17%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee.
A
maximum shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of the applicable Fund’s
average daily net assets has been authorized. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
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|
|
|
Advantage |
|
Suitable
for investors who are eligible to have the sales charge reduced or
eliminated. |
Disadvantage |
|
You
pay a sales charge up-front, and therefore you start off owning fewer
shares. Also subject to on-going distribution and shareholder servicing
fees. |
Class C shares
International Value Fund and Value
Fund
Availability |
|
Generally
available through financial intermediaries and employer-sponsored
retirement plans. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
Payable
if you redeem within twelve (12) months of purchase. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
0.75%
Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.25%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Subject
to ongoing distribution and shareholder servicing fees. |
Class I1 shares
International Value Fund and Value
Fund
Availability |
|
Generally
available to institutions such as pension and profit sharing plans,
endowments, foundations, corporations, and high net worth individuals, and
financial intermediaries through “Wrap accounts” or “managed fund
programs” established with financial intermediaries or employer-sponsored
retirement plans or other similar programs through which group-level
investments are made in a Fund. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
None. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.15%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee.
A
maximum shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of the applicable Fund’s
average daily net assets has been authorized. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability, subject to ongoing shareholder servicing fees, and requires
significant initial investment. |
Class
I2 shares
International
Value Fund only
Availability |
|
Generally
available to direct investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans or
other similar programs through which group-level investments are made in
the Fund. Direct investors may make investments directly through the
Fund’s transfer agent. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
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|
|
|
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
None. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.10%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee.
A
maximum shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net
assets has been authorized. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability, subject to ongoing shareholder servicing fees, and requires
significant initial investment. |
Class
R1 shares
Value
Fund only
Availability |
|
Generally
available through employer-sponsored retirement plans or other similar
programs through which group-level investments are made in the Fund. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
0.50%
Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.25%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability, and subject to ongoing distribution and shareholder
servicing fees. |
Class R2 shares
Value
Fund only
Availability |
|
Generally
available through employer-sponsored retirement plans or other similar
programs through which group-level investments are made in the Fund. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
0.50%
Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
0.10%
Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee.
A
maximum shareholder servicing fee of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net
assets has been authorized. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability and subject to ongoing distribution fees. |
Class Y shares
International Value Fund and Value
Fund
Availability |
|
Generally
available through employer-sponsored retirement plans and to institutional
investors. |
Initial
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
Deferred
Sales Charge |
|
None. |
30
|
|
|
Rule
12b-1 Fee |
|
None. |
Shareholder
Servicing Fee |
|
None. |
Redemption
Fees |
|
None. |
Advantage |
|
No
up-front sales charge so you start off owning more shares. |
Disadvantage |
|
Limited
availability, and requires significant initial
investment. |
Investor Class shares (International Value Fund and
Value Fund). Investor Class shares are offered for sale at net asset
value (“NAV”) without the imposition of a sales charge. Investor Class shares
are subject to a Rule 12b‑1 Fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the
applicable Fund attributable to Investor Class shares, computed on an annual
basis. Investor Class shares for the Value Fund are subject to a Shareholder
Servicing Fee of 0.17% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable
to Investor Class shares, computed on an annual basis. Investor Class shares for
the International Value Fund are subject to a Shareholder Servicing Fee of 0.00%
of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Investor Class
shares, computed on an annual basis.
Investor Class shares of the Value Fund are closed to
all investors, except direct shareholders and current retirement plan
shareholders. The Adviser may permit other investors to purchase Investor Class
shares if they purchase such shares through certain financial intermediaries.
The Adviser reserves the right to close or partially close the Value Fund, or
any class of shares thereof, to new investors at its discretion.
Class A shares (International Value Fund and
Value Fund). Class A shares are offered for sale at NAV with the
imposition of a sales charge, except on purchases of $1,000,000 or more.
However, if you redeem your Class A shares within 18 months of an initial
purchase of $1,000,000 or more, you will pay a contingent deferred sales charge
of 1.00%. Class A shares are subject to a Rule 12b-1 Fee of 0.25% and a
Shareholder Servicing Fee of 0.17% of the average daily net assets of the
applicable Fund attributable to Class A shares, computed on an annual
basis.
Class C shares (International Value Fund and Value
Fund). Class C shares are offered for sale at NAV without the imposition
of a sales charge. However, if you redeem your Class C shares within 12 months
of purchase, you will pay a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. Class C
shares are subject to a Rule 12b-1 Fee of 0.75% and a Shareholder Servicing Fee
of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the applicable Fund attributable to
Class C shares, computed on an annual basis.
Class I1 shares (International Value Fund and Value
Fund). Class I1 shares are offered for sale at NAV without the imposition
of a sales charge. Class I1 shares are subject to a Shareholder Servicing Fee of
0.15% of the average daily net assets of the applicable Fund attributable to
Class I1 shares, computed on an annual basis.
Class
I1 shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have
agreements with the Funds’ distributor, UMB Distribution Services, LLC (the
“Distributor”), to offer such shares solely when acting as an agent for the
investor. An investor transacting in Class I1 shares in these programs may be
required to pay a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the
broker. Shares of each Fund are available in other share classes that have
different fees and expenses.
Class I2
shares (International Value Fund only). Class I2 shares are offered for
sale at NAV without the imposition of a sales charge. Class I2 shares are
subject to a Shareholder Servicing Fee of 0.10% of the
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average daily net assets of the International
Value Fund attributable to Class I2 shares computed on an annual basis.
Class R1 shares and Class R2 shares (Value Fund
only). Class R1 shares and Class R2 shares are offered for sale at NAV
without the imposition of a sales charge. Class R1 shares and Class R2 shares
are subject to a Rule 12b-1 Fee of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the
Value Fund attributable to Class R1 shares and Class R2 shares, respectively,
computed on an annual basis. Class R1 shares are subject to a Shareholder Servicing Fee of 0.25% of the
average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class R1 shares,
computed on an annual basis. Class R2 shares are subject to a Shareholder
Servicing Fee of 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable
to Class R2 shares, computed on an annual basis.
Investors
may purchase Class R1 and Class R2 shares only through participation in certain
programs where program-level or omnibus accounts are held on the books of the
Fund, including without limitation:
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401(k)
plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and
money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, and non-qualified
deferred compensation plans. |
Class Y shares (International Value Fund and Value
Fund). Class Y shares are offered for sale at NAV without the imposition
of a sales charge, a Rule 12b-1 Fee or a Shareholder Servicing Fee. Only the
following investors, subject to applicable investment minimums described below,
may purchase Class Y shares:
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individuals
who (i) do not invest in the Fund through a financial intermediary
and (ii) hold their shares directly with the Funds’ transfer agent,
UMB Fund Services, Inc., (the “Transfer Agent”); and
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institutional
investors, which include, but are not limited to, endowments, foundations,
family offices, banks and bank trusts, local, city, and state governmental
institutions, corporations and insurance company separate accounts, each
of which may purchase shares of a Fund through a financial intermediary
that has entered into an agreement with the Distributor to purchase such
shares; and |
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pension,
profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that
invest in a Fund through a group or omnibus account that don’t charge a
fee to a Fund. |
The
maximum Shareholder Servicing Fees payable with regard to Investor Class,
Class A, Class C, Class I1, Class I2, Class R1 and Class R2
shares of the applicable Fund is 0.25%. Class C and Class R1 shares are
currently charging this maximum amount. In the event a Fund increases the amount
currently being charged under the Shareholder Servicing Fee for the other share
classes, the applicable Fund will give the affected shareholders 30 days’ prior
written notice thereof.
Class A
Sales Charge
Class A
shares of each Fund are retail shares that require that you pay a sales charge
when you invest in a Fund, unless you qualify for a reduction or waiver of the
sales charge. If you purchase Class A shares of a Fund you will pay the
public offering price (“POP”), which is the NAV per share next determined after
your order is received plus a sales charge (shown in percentages below)
depending on the amount of your investment. Since sales charges are reduced for
Class A share purchases above certain dollar amounts, known as “breakpoint
thresholds,” the POP is lower for these purchases. The dollar amount of the
sales charge is the difference between the POP of the shares purchased (based on
the applicable sales charge in
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the
table below) and the NAV of those shares. Because of rounding in the calculation
of the POP, the actual sales charge you pay may be more or less than that
calculated using the percentages shown below. The sales charge does not apply to
shares purchased with reinvested distributions. The sales charge for
Class A shares of a Fund is calculated as follows:(1)
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Class A Shares Investment Amount |
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Sales Charge as a % of
Offering Price |
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Sales Charge as a % of
Net
Amount
Invested |
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Dealer
Reallowance |
Less
than $25,000(2) |
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5.75% |
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6.10% |
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5.00% |
$25,000
but less than $50,000 |
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5.00% |
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5.26% |
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4.25% |
$50,000
but less than $100,000 |
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4.50% |
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4.71% |
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3.75% |
$100,000
but less than $250,000 |
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3.50% |
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3.63% |
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2.75% |
$250,000
but less than $500,000 |
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2.50% |
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2.56% |
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2.00% |
$500,000
but less than $750,000 |
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2.00% |
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2.04% |
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1.60% |
$750,000
but less than $1 million |
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1.50% |
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1.52% |
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1.20% |
$1
million or more(3)(4) |
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None |
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None |
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Up to 1.00% |
(1) |
The
offering price is calculated to two decimal places using standard rounding
criteria. As a result, the number of shares purchased and the dollar
amount of the sales charge as a percentage of the offering price and of
your net investment may be higher or lower depending on whether there was
a downward or upward rounding. |
(2) |
The
minimum initial investment for Class A shares of a Fund is $3,000.
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There
is no front-end sales charge for purchases of Class A shares of
$1,000,000 or more. However, a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”)
of 1.00% may be applied to redemptions of Class A shares within 18
months of purchase. |
(4) |
The
Adviser may directly or indirectly pay a commission to dealers that sell
amounts of $1,000,000 or more of Class A according to the following
schedule: 1.00% of the first $3,000,000, 0.50% of amounts from $3,000,001
to $50,000,000, and 0.25% of amounts over $50,000,000. The Distributor
will then also pay to such dealers an annual Rule 12b-1 Fee of up to 0.25%
of the average daily net assets attributable to the respective
Class A shares held by its clients beginning in the thirteenth month.
Where a dealer does not receive payment of this commission, the dealer
will receive the annual Rule 12b-1 Fee starting immediately after
purchase. Any payments made by the Adviser as described above are eligible
for reimbursement to the Adviser under a Fund’s Distribution Plan (as
defined below). |
Class A
Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers
The
sales charge on Class A shares of a Fund may be reduced or waived based on
the type of transaction, the combined market value of your accounts or intended
investment, and for certain groups or classes of shareholders. If you believe
you are eligible for any of the following reductions or waivers, it is up to you
to ask the selling agent or shareholder servicing agent for the reduction or
waiver and to provide appropriate proof of eligibility.
Reinvested Distributions: You pay no sales
charges on Class A shares you buy with reinvested distributions of the same
share class from a Fund.
Breakpoint Thresholds: You may reduce the
sales charge on Class A shares by investing an amount to meet one of the
breakpoint thresholds indicated in the tables above.
Rights of Accumulation: You may combine your
current purchase of Class A shares of a Fund with all other classes of
shares of a Fund currently owned for the purpose of qualifying for the lower
initial sales charge rates that apply to larger purchases. The applicable sales
charge for the new purchase is based on the total of your current purchase of
Class A shares of a Fund and the current value (based on the current public
offering price) of all other classes of shares of a Fund you own at the
financial intermediary at which you are making the current purchase. You may not
aggregate shares held at different financial intermediaries. If the current
purchase is made directly through the Transfer Agent, only those shares held
directly at the Transfer Agent may apply toward the right of accumulation. You
may aggregate shares that you own and that are currently owned by members of
your “immediate family” including your spouse,
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child,
stepchild, parent, stepparent, sibling, grandchild and grandparent, including
in-law and adoptive relationships residing at the same address. Shares held in
the name of a nominee or custodian under pension, profit sharing or employee
benefit plans may not be combined with other shares to qualify for the right of
accumulation. You must notify the Transfer Agent or your financial intermediary
at the time of purchase in order for the right of accumulation to apply. Each
Fund is not liable for any difference in purchase price if you fail to notify
the Transfer Agent of your intent to exercise your right of accumulation and
each Fund reserves the right to modify or terminate this right at any time.
Reinstatement Privilege: If you redeem
Class A shares of a Fund, and within 60 days purchase and register new
shares of the same share class, you will not pay a sales charge on the new
purchase amount. The amount eligible for this privilege may not exceed the
amount of your redemption proceeds. To exercise this privilege, contact the
Transfer Agent or your financial intermediary.
Letter of Intent: By signing a Letter of
Intent (“LOI”), you can reduce your Class A sales charge. Your individual
purchases will be made at the applicable sales charge based on the amount you
intend to invest over a 13-month period. The LOI will apply to all purchases of
the share class designated in the LOI. Any shares of the share class designated
in the LOI that are purchased within 90 days of the date you sign the LOI may be
used as credit toward completion, but the reduced sales charge will only apply
to new purchases made on or after that date. Purchases resulting from the
reinvestment of distributions do not apply toward fulfillment of the LOI. Shares
equal to 5.75% for Class A shares of the amount of the LOI will be held in
escrow during the 13-month period. If at the end of that time the total amount
of purchases made is less than the amount intended, you will be required to pay
the difference between the reduced sales charge and the sales charge applicable
to the individual purchases had the LOI not been in effect. This amount will be
obtained from redemption of the escrow shares. Any remaining escrow shares will
be released to you.
Investments of $1,000,000 or More: There is
neither an initial sales charge on a lump sum Class A share purchase of
$1,000,000 or more, nor on any purchase into a Class A account with an
accumulated value of $1,000,000 or more. However, if you have taken advantage of
this waiver and redeem your shares within 18 months of purchase, there is a CDSC
of 1.00% imposed on such shares based on the lesser of original cost or current
market value. The CDSC will not apply if you are otherwise entitled to a waiver
of the initial sales charge as listed in “Initial Sales Charge Waivers,” below.
Also, the CDSC will not apply if you are entitled to a waiver as listed in
“Contingent Deferred Sales Charges Waivers,” below.
Initial Sales Charge
Waivers: Sales charges for Class A shares may be waived under
certain circumstances for some investors or for certain purchases. You will not
have to pay a sales charge on purchases of Class A shares if:
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you
are an affiliate of the Adviser or any of its or the Funds’ officers,
directors, trustees, employees or retirees;
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you
are a registered representative of any broker-dealer authorized to sell
Fund shares, subject to the internal policies and procedures of the
broker-dealer; |
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you
are a member of the immediate family of any of the persons listed in the
above bullets (i.e., parent, child, spouse, domestic partner, sibling,
step or adopted relationships, grandparent, grandchild and UTMA accounts
naming qualifying persons); |
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authorized
qualified employee benefit plans*; |
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rollovers
of current investments through authorized qualified employee benefit plans
or savings plans*, provided the shares are transferred to the Fund as
either a direct rollover, or subsequent to distribution, the rolled-over
proceeds are contributed to an IRA through an account directly with a
Fund; |
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registered
investment advisers, trust companies and bank trust departments exercising
discretionary investment authority with respect to amounts to be invested
in a Fund; |
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persons
participating in a fee-based program (such as a wrap account) under which
they (i) pay advisory fees to a broker-dealer or other financial
institution or (ii) pay fees to a broker-dealer or other financial
institution for providing transaction processing and other administrative
services, but not investment advisory services; or
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registered
broker-dealers who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor and
have been approved by the Distributor to offer Fund shares to
self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a
transaction fee. |
* |
Qualified
employee benefit plans or savings plans for which a Fund has entered into
an agreement to waive the sales charge. |
To
receive a reduction in your Class A sales charge, you must let your
financial institution or shareholder services representative know at the time
you purchase shares that you qualify for such a reduction. You may be asked by
your financial adviser or shareholder services representative to provide account
statements or other information regarding your related accounts or related
accounts of your immediate family in order to verify your eligibility for a
reduced sales charge. Your investment professional or financial institution must
notify a Fund if your share purchase is eligible for the sales load waiver.
Sales charges will not be applied to shares purchased by reinvesting
distributions.
Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge Waivers for Class A and Class C shares
For
Class A shares, a CDSC of 1.00% is imposed on shares purchased at the
$1,000,000 breakpoint (as described in “Class A Sales Charge,” above) that are
redeemed within 18 months of purchase. For Class C shares, a CDSC of 1.00%
is imposed on shares that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. In the case
of a partial redemption, the first shares redeemed are any reinvested shares.
After that, shares are always redeemed on a “first in/first out” basis. If the
first shares redeemed have been held for longer than 18 months in the case of
Class A shares or 12 months in the case of Class C shares from the date of
purchase, then no CDSC is imposed on the redemption. The CDSC is imposed on a
lot by lot basis on the market value or initial purchase price, whichever is
lower. This deferred sales charge may be waived under certain circumstances such
as:
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death
of the shareholder; |
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divorce,
where there exists a court decree that requires redemption of the shares;
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return
of IRA excess contributions; |
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shares
redeemed by a Fund due to low balance or other reasons;
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required
minimum distributions at age 701⁄2 (waivers apply only to amounts
necessary to meet the required minimum amount based on assets held within
a Fund); and |
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other
circumstances related to death, financial hardship or any other rare
instances that would require the Adviser to have discretion.
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Other
waivers and/or discounts may apply with respect to a particular financial
intermediary. Please see “Exhibit A – Sales Charge Waivers” for more
information.
Each
Fund also reserves the right to enter into agreements that reduce or eliminate
the CDSC for groups or classes of shareholders, or for Fund shares included in
other investment plans such as “wrap accounts.” If you own Fund shares as part
of another account or package, such as an IRA or a sweep account, you should
read the terms and conditions that apply for that account. Those terms and
conditions may supersede the terms and conditions discussed here. Contact your
selling agent for further information. You must notify a Fund or your financial
intermediary if you are eligible for these sales charge waivers at the time of
your transaction.
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More
information regarding each Fund’s sales charges, breakpoint thresholds and
waivers is available in the Funds’ Prospectus and SAI, which are available free
of charge on the Funds’ website at https://smeadcap.com/smead-funds/.
Automatic
Conversion to Class A Shares
Class
C shares of a Fund are eligible for automatic conversion to Class A shares
of the same Fund approximately eight years after the date of each original
purchase and will be subject to Class A’s lower Rule 12b-1 Fee (as defined and
set forth below). The automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A
shares will be on the basis of the NAV per share, without the imposition of any
sales load, fee or other charge, meaning the value of your investment will not
change, but the number of shares of the Fund that you own may be higher or lower
after the conversion.
Class
C shares of a Fund will convert automatically into Class A shares of the
same Fund on a monthly basis in the month of, or the month following, the eighth
anniversary of the Class C shares’ purchase date. Class C shares of the same
Fund acquired through a reinvestment of dividends or distributions will convert
to Class A shares of a Fund pro rata with Class C shares of the Fund not
acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or distributions. All such
automatic conversions of Class C shares will constitute tax-free exchanges for
federal income tax purposes.
For
shareholders investing in Class C shares through retirement plans, omnibus
accounts, and in certain other instances, a Fund and its agents may not have
transparency into how long a shareholder has held Class C shares for purposes of
determining whether such Class C shares are eligible for automatic conversion
into Class A shares. In these circumstances, a Fund will not be able to
automatically convert Class C shares into Class A shares as described
above. In order to determine eligibility for conversion in these circumstances,
it is the responsibility of the shareholder or their financial intermediary (and
not a Fund) to notify a Fund that the shareholder is eligible for the conversion
of Class C shares to Class A shares, and the shareholder or their financial
intermediary may be required to maintain and provide a Fund with records that
substantiate the holding period of such shareholder’s Class C shares.
In
addition, a financial intermediary may sponsor and/or control accounts, programs
or platforms that impose a different conversion schedule or eligibility
requirements in regards to the conversion of Class C shares into Class A
shares. In these cases, certain Class C shareholders may not be eligible to
convert to Class A shares as described above. However, these Class C
shareholders may be permitted to exchange their Class C shares for Class A
shares pursuant to the terms of the financial intermediary’s conversion policy.
Financial intermediaries will be responsible for making such exchanges in those
circumstances. Please consult with your financial intermediary if you have any
questions regarding the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares.
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Rule 12b‑1 Distribution
Plan |
The
Funds have adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Distribution Plan”) pursuant to
Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Distribution Plan, each Fund is
authorized to pay the Distributor, or other such entities as approved by the
Board of Trustees, a Rule 12b-1 fee for the sale and servicing of such Fund’s
respective Investor Class shares, Class A shares, Class C shares, Class R1
shares (Value Fund only) and Class R2 shares (Value Fund only) (the “Rule 12b-1
Fee”). The maximum amount of the Rule 12b-1 Fee
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authorized
under the Distribution Plan is expressed as a percentage of the applicable
Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the applicable share class, as
follows:
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Name of Fund |
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Share Class |
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Annual Rule 12b-1 Fee |
International
Value Fund |
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Investor
Class shares |
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0.25% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
A shares |
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0.25% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
C shares |
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0.75% |
Value
Fund |
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Investor
Class shares |
|
0.25% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
A shares |
|
0.25% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
C shares |
|
0.75% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
R1 shares |
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0.50% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
R2 shares |
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0.50% |
The
Distributor may pay any or all of the Rule 12b-1 Fee to other persons
(including the Adviser, brokerage firms, depository institutions and other
firms) for providing these services to a Fund and its shareholders. In addition,
under the 12b-1 Plan, a portion of the Rule 12b-1 Fee (no more than 0.25% of the
applicable Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to the maximum annual rate
of each share class) may be paid for sub-accounting services provided
to beneficial owners whose shares are held of record in omnibus accounts, other
group accounts or accounts traded through registered clearing agents, as well as
account maintenance and personal service to shareholders. These services may
include, but are not limited to, assisting in, establishing and maintaining
shareholder accounts and records, assisting with purchase and redemption
requests, arranging for bank wires, monitoring dividend payments from a Fund to
shareholders and receiving and answering correspondence. Because these fees are
paid out of a Fund’s assets attributable to Investor Class shares, Class A
shares, Class C shares, Class R1 shares (Value Fund only) and Class R2
shares (Value Fund only) on an on-going basis, over time these fees will
increase the cost of your investment in such share classes of a Fund and may
cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
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Shareholder Servicing
Plan |
Each
Fund has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan on behalf of such Fund’s
respective Investor Class shares, Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I1
shares, Class I2 shares (International Value Fund only), Class R1 shares (Value
Fund only) and Class R2 shares (Value Fund only) (the “Shareholder Servicing
Plan”) that allows a Fund to make payments to financial intermediaries and other
service providers in return for shareholder servicing and maintenance of
shareholder accounts. The shareholder support services may include, among
others, providing general shareholder liaison services (including responding to
shareholder inquiries), providing information on shareholder investments, and
establishing and maintaining shareholder accounts and records. The maximum
amount of Shareholder Servicing Fees authorized under the Shareholder Servicing
Plan is an annual rate of 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets
attributable to each share class subject to the plan. The Shareholder Servicing
Fee currently being
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implemented
is expressed as a percentage of the applicable Fund’s average daily net assets
attributable to the applicable share class, as follows:
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Name of Fund |
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Share Class |
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Annual Shareholder Servicing Fee |
International
Value Fund |
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Investor
Class shares |
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0.00% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
A shares |
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0.17% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
C shares |
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0.25% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
I1 shares |
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0.15% |
International
Value Fund |
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Class
I2 shares |
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0.10% |
Value
Fund |
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Investor
Class shares |
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0.17% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
A shares |
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0.17% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
C shares |
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0.25% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
I1 shares |
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0.15% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
R1 shares |
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0.25% |
Value
Fund |
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Class
R2 shares |
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0.10% |
For
those share classes that currently charge less than the maximum Shareholder
Servicing Fee, a Fund may increase such fee, but not beyond the maximum of
0.25%, only after providing affected shareholders with 30 days’ prior written
notice.
The
price of Fund shares is the NAV per share, plus applicable sales charges for
Class A shares. The NAV per share is calculated by dividing the value of a
Fund’s total assets, less its liabilities, by the number of its shares
outstanding. In calculating the NAV, portfolio securities are valued using
current fair market values or official closing prices, if available. The NAV is
calculated at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). The NAV will not be calculated
on days on which the NYSE is closed for trading.
Each
security owned by a Fund that is listed on a securities exchange is valued at
its last sale price on that exchange on the date as of which assets are valued.
When the security is listed on more than one exchange, the applicable Fund will
use the price on the exchange that the Fund generally considers to be the
principal exchange on which the security is traded. Portfolio securities listed
on the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) will be valued at the NASDAQ
Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), which may not necessarily represent the last
sale price. If the NOCP is not available, such securities shall be valued at the
last sale price on the day of valuation. If there has been no sale on such
exchange or on NASDAQ on such day, the security is valued at the mean between
the most recent bid and asked prices on such day. Over-the-Counter Securities
that are not traded on NASDAQ shall be valued at the most recent trade price.
Debt
securities other than short-term instruments are valued at the mean between the
closing bid and asked prices provided by a pricing service (“Pricing Service”).
If the closing bid and asked prices are not readily available, the Pricing
Service may provide a price determined by a matrix pricing method or other
analytical pricing models. Short-term debt securities, such as commercial paper,
bankers acceptances and U.S. Treasury Bills, having a maturity of less than 60
days are generally valued at amortized cost. If a short-term debt security has a
maturity of greater than 60 days, it is valued at market price.
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Redeemable
securities issued by open-end, registered investment companies, including money
market funds, are valued at the NAV of such companies for purchase and/or
redemption orders placed on that day.
When
market quotations are not readily available, any security or other asset is
valued at its fair value as determined under fair value pricing procedures
approved by the Board of Trustees. These fair value pricing procedures will also
be used to price a security when corporate events, events in the securities
market or world events cause the Adviser to believe that a security’s last sale
price may not reflect its actual fair market value. The intended effect of using
fair value pricing procedures is to ensure that a Fund’s shares are accurately
priced. The Board of Trustees will regularly evaluate whether a Fund’s fair
value pricing procedures continue to be appropriate in light of the specific
circumstances of a Fund and the quality of prices obtained through their
application by the Trust’s valuation committee.
When
fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a Fund to
calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same
securities. Due to the subjective and variable nature of fair value pricing, it
is possible that the fair value determined for a particular security may be
materially different (higher or lower) from the price of the security quoted or
published by others or the value when trading resumes or is realized upon sale.
Therefore, if a shareholder purchases or redeems Fund shares when the Fund holds
securities priced at a fair value, the number of shares purchased or redeemed
may be higher or lower than would be the case if the Fund were using market
value pricing.
In
the case of foreign securities, the occurrence of certain events after the close
of foreign markets, but prior to the time a Fund’s NAV is calculated (such as a
significant surge or decline in the U.S. or other markets) often will result in
an adjustment to the trading prices of foreign securities when foreign markets
open on the following business day. If such events occur, a Fund will value
foreign securities at fair value, taking into account such events, in
calculating the NAV. In such cases, use of fair valuation can reduce an
investor’s ability to seek to profit by estimating a Fund’s NAV in advance of
the time the NAV is calculated. The Adviser anticipates that a Fund’s portfolio
holdings will be fair valued only if market quotations for those holdings are
considered unreliable. Because foreign securities will be traded on days when a
Fund does not price shares, the NAV may change on days when shareholders cannot
buy or sell shares.
All
purchase requests received in “Good Order” (defined below) by the Funds’ agents,
including the Transfer Agent, or by an authorized financial intermediary (an
“Authorized Intermediary,” as defined below) before the close of the NYSE
(generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) will be processed at that day’s NAV per
share plus any applicable sales charge. Purchase requests received by the
Transfer Agent or an Authorized Intermediary after the close of the NYSE
(generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) will receive the next business day’s
NAV per share. An Authorized Intermediary is a financial intermediary (or its
authorized designee) that has made arrangements with the Fund to receive
purchase and redemption orders on its behalf. For additional information about
purchasing shares through financial intermediaries, please see “Purchasing
Shares Through a Financial Intermediary,” below.
All
account applications (each an “Account Application”) to purchase Fund shares are
subject to acceptance by the applicable Fund and are not binding until so
accepted. It is the policy of the Funds not to accept applications under certain
circumstances or in amounts considered disadvantageous to shareholders. Each
Fund reserves the right to reject any Account Application. Your order will not
be accepted until a completed Account Application is received by the Transfer
Agent.
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Each
Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order if, in its discretion, it
is in the Fund’s best interest to do so. For example, a purchase order may be
refused if it appears so large that it would disrupt the management of the
Funds. Purchases may also be rejected from persons believed to be “market
timers,” as described under the section entitled “Tools to Combat Frequent
Transactions,” below. In addition, a service fee, which is currently $25, as
well as any loss sustained by a Fund, will be deducted from a shareholder’s
account for any purchases that do not clear. The Funds and the Transfer Agent
will not be responsible for any losses, liability, cost or expense resulting
from rejecting any purchase order.
Shares
of the Funds have not been registered for sale outside of the United States.
Each Fund generally does not sell shares to investors residing outside the
United States, even if they are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents,
except to investors with U.S. military APO or FPO addresses.
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Minimum
Initial Investment |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$3,000 |
* |
Class A
shares |
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$3,000 |
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Class
C shares |
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$25,000 |
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Class
I1 shares |
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$1,000,000 |
* |
Class
I2 shares (International Value Fund only) |
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$1,000,000 |
* |
Class
R1 shares (Value Fund only) |
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$25,000 |
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Class
R2 shares (Value Fund only) |
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$25,000 |
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Class
Y shares |
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$10,000,000 |
* |
Subsequent Investments |
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Investor
Class shares |
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$100 |
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Class A
shares |
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$100 |
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Class
C shares |
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$100 |
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Class
I1 shares |
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$100 |
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Class
I2 shares (International Value Fund only) |
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$100 |
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Class
R1 shares (Value Fund only) |
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$100 |
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Class
R2 shares (Value Fund only) |
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$100 |
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Class
Y shares |
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$100 |
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Different
minimums apply to shareholders who purchase these share classes directly
from the Transfer Agent (i.e., non-National Securities Clearing
Corporation (NSCC) purchases). |
Each
Fund reserves the right to waive the minimum initial investment or minimum
subsequent investment amounts at its discretion. Shareholders will be given at
least 30 days’ written notice of any increase in the minimum dollar amount of
initial or subsequent investments. Each Fund may waive the minimum initial
investment as follows:
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shares
transferred from existing accounts if the registration or beneficial owner
of the account remains the same; |
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employees,
and families of employees (i.e., parent, child, spouse, domestic partner,
sibling, step or adopted relationships, grandparent, grandchild and UTMA
accounts naming qualifying persons) of the Adviser and its affiliates;
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employee
benefit plans sponsored by the Adviser; |
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• |
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institutional
clients of the Adviser; |
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• |
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certain
other separately managed account clients at the Adviser’s discretion; and
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• |
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as
otherwise deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees.
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In
addition, each Fund has reduced the minimum initial investment for Investor
Class shares, Class I1 shares, Class I2 shares and Class Y shares purchased
directly from the Transfer Agent, as follows:
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Investor Class shares |
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$100 |
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Class I1 shares |
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$100,000 |
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Class I2 shares (International Value Fund
only) |
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$100,000 |
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Class Y shares |
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$1,000,000 |
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Even
with these waivers, some or all classes of shares of the Funds may not be
available through your financial intermediary.
Your
share price will be the next calculated NAV per share, plus any applicable sales
charge, after the Transfer Agent or your Authorized Intermediary receives your
purchase request in Good Order. For purchases made through the Transfer Agent,
“Good Order” means that your purchase request includes:
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the
dollar amount of shares to be purchased; |
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• |
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your
Account Application or investment stub; and |
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a
check payable to name of applicable Fund. |
For
information about your financial intermediary’s requirements for purchases in
Good Order, please contact your financial intermediary.
Purchase by Mail. To purchase a Fund’s shares
by mail, simply complete and sign the Account Application and mail it, along
with a check made payable to “Smead Value Fund” or “Smead International Value
Fund,” as applicable, to the Transfer Agent as follows:
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Regular
Mail |
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Overnight or Express Mail |
Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
P.O.
Box 2175
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53201-2175 |
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Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235
West Galena Street
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212-3948 |
A
Fund does not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery
services to be its agents. Only actual physical receipt by the Transfer Agent of
purchase orders or redemption requests (e.g., retrieving mail from the post
office box or accepting delivery from a delivery service) constitutes receipt by
the Transfer Agent. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services, or
receipt at the Transfer Agent’s post office box, of purchase orders or
redemption requests does not constitute receipt by the Transfer Agent. All
purchases by check must be in U.S. dollars drawn on a domestic financial
institution. The Funds will not accept payment in cash or money orders. The
Funds also does not accept cashier’s checks in amounts of less than $10,000. To
prevent check fraud, the Funds will not accept third party checks, Treasury
checks, credit card checks, traveler’s checks or starter checks for the purchase
of shares. Each Fund is unable to accept post-dated checks, post-dated online
bill pay checks, or any conditional order or payment.
It
is the policy of the Funds not to accept applications under certain
circumstances or in amounts considered disadvantageous to shareholders. Each
Fund reserves the right to reject any application.
Purchase by Wire. If you are making your first
investment in a Fund, before you wire funds, the Transfer Agent must have a
completed Account Application. You can mail or use an overnight service to
deliver your Account Application to the Transfer Agent at the above address.
Upon receipt of your completed
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Account
Application, the Transfer Agent will establish an account for you. Once your
account has been established, you may instruct your bank to send the wire. Prior
to sending the wire please call the Transfer Agent at 877-807-4122 to advise
them of the wire and to ensure proper credit upon receipt. Your bank must
include the name of the Fund you are purchasing, your name and account number so
that monies can be correctly applied. Your bank should transmit immediately
available funds by wire to:
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
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1010 Grand Blvd
Kansas City MO 64106 |
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ABA
Number: |
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101000695 |
DDA
Number: |
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9872324749 |
Credit
Account: |
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Smead Funds |
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• Further
Credit: Shareholder Name |
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• Shareholder
Account Number |
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• Fund
and Class to be purchased |
Wired
funds must be received prior to the close of the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern time) to be eligible for same day pricing. The Funds and State Street
Bank and Trust Company, the Funds’ custodian, are not responsible for the
consequences of delays from the banking or Federal Reserve wire system, or from
incomplete wiring instructions.
Investing by Telephone. If you have accepted
telephone privileges on the Account Application, and your account has been open
for 15 days, you may purchase additional shares by calling a Fund toll free at
877‑807‑4122. This option allows investors to move money from their bank account
to their Fund account upon request. Only bank accounts held at domestic
financial institutions that are Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) members may be
used for telephone transactions. If your order is received prior to the close of
the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time), shares will be purchased in your
account at the applicable price determined on the day your order is placed.
Automatic Investment Plan. For your
convenience, each Fund offers an Automatic Investment Plan (“AIP”) for only
Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares. Under the AIP, after your
initial investment, you may authorize a Fund to withdraw automatically from your
personal checking or savings account an amount that you wish to invest, which
must be at least $100, on a monthly basis. In order to participate in the AIP,
your bank must be a member of the ACH network. If you wish to enroll in the AIP,
complete the appropriate section in the Account Application. Each Fund may
terminate or modify this privilege at any time. You may terminate your
participation in the AIP at any time by notifying the Transfer Agent five days
prior to the effective date of the request. A $25 fee will be charged if your
bank does not honor the AIP draft for any reason.
Purchasing Shares Through a Financial
Intermediary. Investors may be charged a fee if they effect transactions
through a financial intermediary. If you are purchasing shares through a
financial intermediary, you must follow the procedures established by your
financial intermediary. Your financial intermediary is responsible for sending
your purchase order and wiring payment to the Transfer Agent. Your financial
intermediary holds the shares in your name and receives all confirmations of
purchases and sales. Financial intermediaries placing orders for themselves or
on behalf of their customers should call the Funds toll free at 877-807-4122, or
follow the instructions listed in the sections above entitled “Investing by
Telephone,” “Purchase by Mail” and “Purchase by Wire.”
If
you place an order for a Fund’s shares through a financial intermediary that is
not an Authorized Intermediary in accordance with such financial intermediary’s
procedures, and such financial
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intermediary
then transmits your order to the Transfer Agent in accordance with the Transfer
Agent’s instructions, your purchase will be processed at the next calculated
NAV, plus any applicable sales charge, after the Transfer Agent receives your
order. The financial intermediary must promise to send to the Transfer Agent
immediately available funds in the amount of the purchase price in accordance
with the Transfer Agent’s procedures. If payment is not received within the time
specified, the Transfer Agent may rescind the transaction and the financial
intermediary will be held liable for any resulting fees or losses.
In
the case of Authorized Intermediaries that have made satisfactory payment or
redemption arrangements with a Fund, orders will be processed at the NAV next
calculated after receipt by the Authorized Intermediary (or its authorized
designee), consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Authorized
Intermediaries may be authorized to designate other intermediaries to receive
purchase and redemption requests on behalf of a Fund.
Financial
intermediaries, including Authorized Intermediaries, may set cut-off times for
the receipt of orders that are earlier than the cut-off times established by the
Funds. For more information about your financial intermediary’s rules and
procedures, and whether your financial intermediary is an Authorized
Intermediary, you should contact your financial intermediary directly.
Anti-Money Laundering Program. The Trust has
established an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program as required by the
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA PATRIOT Act”) and related
anti-money laundering laws and regulations. To ensure compliance with this law,
the Account Application asks for, among other things, the following information
for all “customers” seeking to open an “account” (as those terms are defined in
rules adopted pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Act):
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date
of birth (individuals only); |
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• |
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Social
Security Number or taxpayer identification number; and
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• |
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permanent
street address (a P.O. Box alone is not acceptable).
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Accounts
opened by entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies,
partnerships or trusts will require additional documentation.
If
any information listed above is missing, your Account Application will be
returned and your account will not be opened. In compliance with the USA PATRIOT
Act and other applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, the
Transfer Agent will verify the information on your application. Each Fund
reserves the right to request additional clarifying information and may close
your account if such clarifying information is not received by the Fund within a
reasonable time of the request or if the Fund cannot form a reasonable belief as
to the true identity of a customer. If you require additional assistance when
completing your application, please contact the Transfer Agent at 877-807-4122.
Orders
to sell or “redeem” shares may be placed either directly with the Transfer Agent
or through a financial intermediary. If you originally purchased your shares
through a financial intermediary, including an Authorized Intermediary, your
redemption order must be placed with the same financial intermediary in
accordance with the procedures established by that financial intermediary. Your
financial intermediary is responsible for sending your order to the Transfer
Agent and for crediting your account with the proceeds. You may redeem Fund
shares on any business day that a Fund calculates its NAV. To redeem shares
directly with a Fund, you must contact the Fund either by mail or by telephone
to place a
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redemption
order. Your redemption request must be received in Good Order (as discussed
under “Payment of Redemption Proceeds,” below) prior to the close of the regular
trading session of the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) by the Transfer
Agent or by your Authorized Intermediary. Redemption requests received by the
Transfer Agent or an Authorized Intermediary after the close of the NYSE will be
treated as though received on the next business day.
Shareholders
who hold shares of a Fund through an IRA or other retirement plan must indicate
on their redemption requests whether to withhold federal income tax. IRA and
retirement plan redemptions from accounts for which UMB Bank, n.a. serves as
custodian must be completed on an IRA Distribution Form or other acceptable form
approved by UMB Bank, n.a. Such redemption requests will generally be subject to
a 10% federal income tax withholding unless a shareholder elects not to have
taxes withheld. An IRA owner with a foreign residential address may not elect to
forgo the 10% withholding. In addition, if you are a resident of certain states,
state income tax also applies to non-Roth IRA distributions when federal
withholding applies. Please consult with your tax professional.
Payment of Redemption Proceeds. You may redeem
your Fund shares at a price equal to the NAV per share next determined after the
Transfer Agent or your Authorized Intermediary receives your redemption request
in Good Order (less any applicable redemption charges). Your redemption request
cannot be processed on days the NYSE is closed. Redemption proceeds with respect
to all requests received by the Transfer Agent in Good Order before the close of
the regular trading session of the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time)
will usually be sent on the next business day regardless of the method of
payment.
A
redemption request made through the Transfer Agent will be deemed in “Good
Order” if it includes:
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• |
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the
shareholder’s name; |
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• |
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the
name of the Fund you are redeeming; |
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• |
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the
share or dollar amount to be redeemed; and |
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• |
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signatures
by all shareholders on the account and a signature guarantee(s), if
applicable. |
For
information about your financial intermediary’s requirements for redemption
requests in Good Order, please contact your financial intermediary.
You
may have the proceeds (less any applicable redemption fee) sent by check to the
address of record, wired to your pre-established bank account or sent by
electronic funds transfer through the ACH network using the bank instructions
previously established for your account. Within the first sixty days of
purchase, the Funds do not allow the redemption of Fund shares purchased via
ACH, unless the redemption proceeds are sent to the originating bank for the
benefit of the registered account owner. Redemption proceeds will typically be
sent on the business day following your redemption. Wires are subject to a $15
service fee. There is no charge to have proceeds sent via ACH; however, funds
are typically credited to your bank within two to three days after redemption.
In all cases, proceeds will be processed within seven calendar days after the
Transfer Agent receives your redemption request.
Before
selling recently purchased shares, please note that if the Transfer Agent has
not yet collected payment for the shares you are selling, it may delay sending
the proceeds until the payment is collected, which may take up to 12 calendar
days from the purchase date. Furthermore, there are certain times when you may
be unable to sell Fund shares or receive proceeds. Specifically, each Fund may
suspend the right to redeem shares or postpone the date of payment upon
redemption for more than seven calendar days: (1) for any period during
which the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend or holiday closings)
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or
trading on the NYSE is restricted; (2) for any period during which an
emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the Fund of securities owned
by it is not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable for the
Fund to fairly determine the value of its net assets; or (3) for such other
periods as the SEC may permit for the protection of shareholders. Your ability
to redeem shares by telephone may be delayed or restricted after you change your
address online or by telephone. You may change your address at any time by a
written request, addressed to the Transfer Agent. Confirmation of an address
change will be sent to both your old and new address. The Funds are not
responsible for interest lost on redemption amounts due to lost or misdirected
mail.
To
meet redemption requests, the Funds typically expect to use cash reserves held
in its respective portfolio and/or the proceeds from sales of its portfolio
securities effected shortly after the redemption request. The Funds may also
meet redemption requests by borrowing under a line of credit or through
overdrafts with its custodian. The Funds most likely will employ these
additional methods to meet larger redemption requests or during times of market
stress.
Each
Fund generally pays redemptions in cash. The Trust has filed a notice of
election under Rule 18f-1 of the 1940 Act with the SEC disclosing its intent to
pay redemptions up to certain amounts in cash. If the amount you are redeeming
during any 90-day period is in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net
assets of a Fund, valued at the beginning of such period, the Fund has the right
to redeem your shares by giving you the amount that exceeds the lesser of
$250,000 or 1% of the net assets of the Fund in securities instead of cash.
Although generally unlikely, if a Fund does redeeem shares in-kind, you will
likely have to pay brokerage commissions to sell the securities or other assets
delivered to you as well as any taxes on any capital gains incurred upon sale.
In addition, the securities or other assets distributed to you will continue to
be subject to market risk until they are sold. A redemption in-kind will be a
pro-rata portion of a Fund’s portfolio, or a representative basket if the
redemption is not large enough to distribute a pro-rata redemption, or
individual securities if the redemption is not large enough to distribute a
representative basket.
Medallion Signature Guarantees. The Transfer
Agent may require a Medallion Signature Guarantee for certain redemption
requests. A Medallion Signature Guarantee ensures that your signature is genuine
and protects you from unauthorized account redemptions. Medallion Signature
Guarantees can be obtained from banks and securities dealers, but not from a notary public. A Medallion
Signature Guarantee of each owner is required in the following situations:
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if
ownership is being changed on your account; |
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• |
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when
redemption proceeds are payable or sent to any person, address or bank
account not on record; |
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• |
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if
a change of address request was received by the Transfer Agent within the
last 15 calendar days; and |
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• |
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for
all redemptions in excess of $100,000 from any shareholder account.
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Non-financial
transactions, including establishing or modifying certain services on an
account, will require a Medallion Signature Guarantee.
In
addition to the situations described above, the Funds and the Transfer Agent
reserve the right to require a Medallion Signature Guarantee or other acceptable
signature verification in other instances based on the circumstances relative to
the particular situation.
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Redemption by Mail. You can execute most
redemptions by furnishing an unconditional written request to the Transfer Agent
to redeem your shares at the current NAV per share. Redemption requests in
writing should be sent to the Transfer Agent at:
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Regular
Mail |
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Overnight or Express Mail |
Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
P.O.
Box 2175
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53201-2175 |
|
Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235
West Galena Street
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212-3948 |
The
Funds do not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery
services to be its agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services,
or receipt at the UMB Fund Services, Inc. post office box, of purchase orders or
redemption requests does not constitute receipt by the Transfer Agent.
Telephone Redemption. If you have been
authorized to perform telephone transactions (either by completing the required
portion of your Account Application or by subsequent arrangement in writing with
the Fund), you may redeem shares, up to $100,000, by instructing the Funds by
telephone at 877‑807‑4122. Telephone redemptions will not be made if you have
notified the Transfer Agent of a change of address within 15 calendar days
before the redemption request. If you hold your shares through an IRA, you may
not redeem shares by telephone.
All
telephone calls are recorded for your protection. Written confirmation will be
provided for all purchase and redemption transactions initiated by telephone.
Wire Redemption. Wire transfers may be
arranged to redeem shares for amounts of $1,000 or more. The Transfer Agent
charges a fee, currently $15 per wire, which will be deducted from your proceeds
on a complete or share-specific trade. The fee will be deducted from your
remaining account balance on dollar specific redemptions.
Systematic Withdrawal Plan. Each Fund offers a
systematic withdrawal plan (the “SWP”) on behalf of the Fund’s Investor Class,
Class A and Class C shares whereby shareholders or their representatives
may request a redemption in a specific dollar amount be sent to them each month,
calendar quarter or annually. Investors may choose to have a check sent to the
address of record, or proceeds may be sent to a pre-designated bank account via
the ACH network. To start the SWP, your account must have Fund shares with a
value of at least $10,000, and the minimum amount that may be withdrawn is $100
per payment. The SWP may be terminated or modified by the Funds at any time. Any
request to change or terminate your SWP should be communicated in writing or by
telephone to the Transfer Agent no later than five days before the next
scheduled withdrawal. A withdrawal under the SWP involves a redemption of Fund
shares, and may result in a capital gain or loss for federal income tax
purposes. In addition, if the amount withdrawn exceeds the amounts credited to
your account, the account ultimately may be depleted. To establish the SWP,
complete the SWP section of the Account Application. Please call 877-807-4122
for additional information regarding the SWP.
Right to Redeem an Account. Each Fund reserves
the right to redeem the shares of any shareholder whose account balance is less
than $1,000, other than as a result of a decline in the NAV or for market
reasons. A Fund will provide shareholders with written notice 30 days prior to
redeeming the shareholder’s account. A redemption by a Fund may result in a
capital gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
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Exchanging or Converting
Shares |
Exchanging Shares. You may exchange all or a
portion of your investment from the share class of one Smead Fund to an
identically registered account in the same share class of another Smead Fund.
Any new account established through an exchange will be subject to the minimum
investment requirements described above under “How to Purchase Shares,” unless
the account qualifies for a waiver of the initial investment requirement.
Exchanges will be executed on the basis of the relative NAV of the shares
exchanged. An exchange is considered to be a sale of shares for federal income
tax purposes on which you may realize a taxable capital gain or loss.
Converting Shares. Shareholders may elect on a
voluntary basis to convert their shares in one class of a Fund into shares of a
different class of the same Fund, subject to satisfying the eligibility
requirements for investment in the new share class. Shares may only be converted
into a share class with a lower expense ratio than the original share class. A
conversion from one class to another class within the same Fund will not be a
taxable transaction. Class C shares of a Fund are eligible for automatic
conversion to Class A shares of the same Fund approximately eight years
after the date of each original purchase. For more information regarding this
automatic conversion, please see “Choosing a Share Class – Automatic Conversion
to Class A Shares,” above.
An
investor may directly or through his or her financial intermediary contact a
Fund to request a voluntary conversion between share classes of the same Fund as
described above. You may be required to provide sufficient information to
establish eligibility to convert to the new share class. All permissible
conversions will be made on the basis of the relevant NAVs of the two classes
without the imposition of any sales load, redemption fee or other charge. A
share conversion within a Fund will not result in a capital gain or loss for
federal income tax purposes. The Funds may change, suspend or terminate this
conversion feature at any time.
Call
the Funds (toll-free) at 877‑807‑4122 to learn more about share conversions.
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Tools to Combat Frequent
Transactions |
Each
Fund is intended for long-term investors. Short-term “market-timers” who engage
in frequent purchases and redemptions may disrupt a Fund’s investment program
and create additional transaction costs that are borne by that Fund’s
shareholders. The Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures that are
designed to discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading
practices that may disrupt portfolio management strategies and harm performance.
Each Fund takes steps to reduce the frequency and effect of these activities in
the respective Fund. These steps may include, among other things, monitoring
trading activity and using fair value pricing procedures, as determined by the
Board of Trustees, when the Adviser determines current market prices are not
readily available. Although these efforts are designed to discourage abusive
trading practices, these tools cannot eliminate the possibility that such
activity will occur. Each Fund seeks to exercise its judgment in implementing
these tools to the best of its abilities in a manner that it believes is
consistent with shareholder interests. Except as noted herein, each Fund applies
all restrictions uniformly in all applicable cases.
Monitoring Trading Practices. Each Fund
monitors selected trades in an effort to detect excessive short-term trading
activities. If, as a result of this monitoring, a Fund believes that a
shareholder has engaged in excessive short-term trading, it may, in its
discretion, ask the shareholder to stop such activities or refuse to process
purchases in the shareholder’s accounts. In making such judgments, a Fund seeks
to act in a manner that it believes is consistent with the best interests of its
shareholders. The Funds use a variety of techniques to monitor for and detect
abusive trading practices. These techniques may change from time to time as
determined by a Fund in its sole discretion. To minimize harm to a Fund and its
shareholders, the
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Fund
reserves the right to reject any purchase order (but not a redemption request),
in whole or in part, for any reason and without prior notice. Each Fund may
decide to restrict purchase and sale activity in its shares based on various
factors, including whether frequent purchase and sale activity will disrupt
portfolio management strategies and adversely affect Fund performance.
Fair Value Pricing. Each Fund employs fair
value pricing selectively to ensure greater accuracy in its daily NAV and to
prevent dilution by frequent traders or market timers who seek to take advantage
of temporary market anomalies. The Board of Trustees has developed procedures
which utilize fair value pricing when reliable market quotations are not readily
available or a Fund’s pricing service does not provide a valuation (or provides
a valuation that, in the judgment of the Adviser, does not represent the
security’s fair value), or when, in the judgment of the Adviser, events have
rendered the fair market value unreliable. Valuing securities at fair value
involves reliance on judgment. Fair value determinations are made in good faith
in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. There can be no
assurance that a Fund will obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it
were to sell the security at approximately the time at which a Fund determines
its NAV per share. More detailed information regarding fair value pricing can be
found in this Prospectus under the heading entitled “Share Price.”
Due
to the complexity and subjectivity involved in identifying abusive trading
activity and the volume of shareholder transactions a Fund handles, there can be
no assurance that the Fund’s efforts will identify all trades or trading
practices that may be considered abusive. In particular, since a Fund receives
purchase and sale orders through Authorized Intermediaries that use group or
omnibus accounts, a Fund cannot always detect frequent trading. However, each
Fund will work with Authorized Intermediaries as necessary to discourage
shareholders from engaging in abusive trading practices and to impose
restrictions on excessive trades. In this regard, each Fund has entered into
information sharing agreements with Authorized Intermediaries pursuant to which
these intermediaries are required to provide to the Fund, at the Fund’s request,
certain information relating to their customers investing in the Fund through
non-disclosed or omnibus accounts. A Fund will use this information to attempt
to identify abusive trading practices. Authorized Intermediaries are
contractually required to follow any instructions from a Fund to restrict or
prohibit future purchases from shareholders that are found to have engaged in
abusive trading in violation of the Fund’s policies. However, each Fund cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the information provided to it from Authorized
Intermediaries and cannot ensure that it will always be able to detect abusive
trading practices that occur through non-disclosed and omnibus accounts. As a
result, each Fund’s ability to monitor and discourage abusive trading practices
in non-disclosed and omnibus accounts may be limited.
Telephone Transactions. If you elect telephone
privileges on the account application or in a letter to a Fund, you may be
responsible for any fraudulent telephone orders as long as the Fund has taken
reasonable precautions to verify your identity. In addition, once you place a
telephone transaction request, it cannot be canceled or modified.
During
periods of significant economic or market change, telephone transactions may be
difficult to complete. If you are unable to contact a Fund by telephone, you may
also mail your requests to the Fund at the address listed previously in the “How
to Purchase Shares” section.
Telephone
trades must be received by or prior to market close. During periods of high
market activity, shareholders may encounter higher than usual call waiting
times. Please allow sufficient time to ensure that you will be able to complete
your telephone transaction prior to the close of the NYSE (generally 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern Time).
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Neither
a Fund nor any of its service providers will be liable for any loss or expense
in acting upon instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine. If an
account has more than one owner or authorized person, the Fund will accept
telephone instructions from any one owner or authorized person. To confirm that
all telephone instructions are genuine, a Fund will use reasonable procedures,
such as requesting:
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you correctly state your Fund account number; |
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the
name in which your account is registered; or |
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the
Social Security or taxpayer identification number under which the account
is registered. |
Redemption in Kind. Each Fund generally pays
redemption proceeds in cash. However, the Trust has filed a notice of election
under Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act with the SEC, under which the Trust has
reserved the right to redeem in kind under certain circumstances, meaning that
redemption proceeds are paid in liquid securities with a fair market value equal
to the redemption price. Specifically, if the amount you are redeeming during
any 90-day period is in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets
of a Fund, valued at the beginning of such period, the Fund has the right to
redeem your shares by giving you the amount that exceeds the lesser of $250,000
or 1% of the net assets of the Fund in securities instead of cash. For federal
income tax purposes, redemptions in kind are taxed in the same manner to a
redeeming shareholder as redemptions paid in cash.
Policies of Other Financial Intermediaries. An
Authorized Intermediary may establish policies that differ from those of the
Fund. For example, the institution may charge transaction fees, set higher
minimum investments or impose certain limitations on buying or selling shares in
addition to those identified in this Prospectus. Please contact your Authorized
Intermediary for details. Shares of the Funds have not been registered for sale
outside of the United States.
Householding. In an effort to decrease costs,
the Funds intend to reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, supplements and
other shareholder documents you receive by sending only one copy of each to
those addresses shared by two or more accounts and to shareholders we reasonably
believe are from the same family or household. If you would like to discontinue
householding for your accounts, please call toll-free at 877-807-4122 to request
individual copies of these documents. Once a Fund receives notice to stop
householding, we will begin sending individual copies thirty days after
receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.
Inactive Accounts. Your mutual fund account
may be transferred to your state of residence if no activity occurs within your
account during the “inactivity period” specified in your state’s abandoned
property laws. If a Fund is unable to locate an investor, it will determine
whether the investor’s account can legally be considered abandoned. Each Fund is
legally obligated to escheat (or transfer) abandoned property to the appropriate
state’s unclaimed property administrator in accordance with statutory
requirements. The investor’s last known address of record determines which state
has jurisdiction.
Closure of a Fund. The Adviser retains the
right to close a Fund (or partially close a Fund) to new purchases if it is
determined to be in the best interest of shareholders. Based on market and Fund
conditions, the Adviser may decide to close a Fund to new investors, all
investors or certain classes of investors (such as fund supermarkets) at any
time. If a Fund is closed to new purchases it will continue to honor redemption
requests, unless the right to redeem shares has been temporarily suspended as
permitted by federal law.
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Limitations on Shareholder Derivative
Actions |
Shareholders
of the Trust or any series thereof, including each Fund, may not bring a
derivative action to enforce a right of the Trust or an affected series, as
applicable, unless the following requirements, described in Article VII,
Section 2, of the Trust’s Declaration of Trust, have been met:
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(a) |
shareholder
may bring a derivative action only if the shareholder makes a pre-suit
written demand upon the Board of Trustees which complies with the
requirements of Article VIII, Section 2(a)(iii) of the Declaration of
Trust; |
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(b) |
shareholders
owning shares representing at least 10% of the voting power of the Trust
or the affected series, as applicable, must join in bringing the
derivative action; |
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(c) |
those
Trustees who are not deemed to be “interested persons” of the Trust (as
defined in the 1940 Act) will consider the merits of the claim within 30
calendar days of the receipt of such demand; |
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(d) |
if
those Trustees determine that maintaining a suit would not be in the best
interests of the Trust or the affected series, the complaining
shareholders will be barred from commencing the derivative action; and
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(e) |
if
those Trustees determine that such a suit should be maintained, then the
officers of the Trust will initiate the suit directly rather than
derivatively. |
Please
be advised that the provisions set forth in clauses (b), (d) and
(e) above do not apply to claims arising under the federal securities
laws.
Distribution
of Fund Shares
The
Distributor, UMB Distribution Services, LLC, is located at 235 West Galena
Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212, and serves as distributor and principal
underwriter to the Funds. The Distributor is a registered broker-dealer and
member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Shares of the Funds
are offered on a continuous basis.
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Payments to Financial
Intermediaries |
The
Adviser, out of its own resources, and without additional cost to a Fund or its
shareholders, may provide additional cash payments or non-cash compensation to
intermediaries who sell shares of the Fund. Such payments and compensation are
in addition to distribution and/or service fees paid by a Fund. These additional
cash payments are generally made to intermediaries that provide shareholder
servicing, marketing support and/or access to sales meetings, sales
representatives and management representatives of the intermediary. Cash
compensation may also be paid to intermediaries for inclusion of the Fund on a
sales list, including a preferred or select sales list, in other sales programs
or as an expense reimbursement in cases where the intermediary provides
shareholder services to a Fund’s shareholders. Additionally, such cash
compensation may be paid to intermediaries for the opportunity for a Fund to be
sold through the intermediaries’ sales forces or to have access to third-party
platforms or other marketing programs, including but not limited to mutual fund
“supermarket” platforms or other sales programs. Flat fees on a one-time or
irregular basis may be made for the initial set-up of a Fund on an
intermediary’s systems, participation or attendance at an intermediary’s
meetings, or for other reasons. The Adviser may also pay cash compensation in
the form of finder’s fees that vary depending on the dollar amount of the shares
sold. If a dealer is paid a finder’s fee during year one, that dealer will not
receive a 12b-1 fee until year two.
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Distributions
and Taxes
Each
Fund will make distributions of net investment income and net capital gain, if
any, at least annually, typically during the month of December. Each Fund may
make additional distributions if it deems it desirable at another time during
any year.
All
distributions will be reinvested in additional Fund shares unless you choose one
of the following options: (1) receive distributions of net capital gain in
cash, while reinvesting net investment income distributions in additional Fund
shares; (2) receive all distributions in cash; or (3) reinvest net
capital gain distributions in additional Fund shares, while receiving
distributions of net investment income in cash.
If
you wish to change your distribution option, write by regular mail to Smead
Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., P.O. Box 2175, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53201-2175, by overnight or express mail to Smead Funds, c/o UMB Fund Services,
Inc., 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 5212-3948, or call the
Transfer Agent at 877-807-4122 in advance of the payment date of the
distribution. However, any such change will be effective only as to
distributions for which the record date is five or more business days after the
Transfer Agent receives the request.
If
you elect to receive distributions in cash and the U.S. Postal Service is unable
to deliver your check, or if a check remains uncashed for six months, each Fund
reserves the right to reinvest the distribution check in your account at the
Fund’s then current NAV per share and to reinvest all subsequent distributions.
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Federal Income Tax
Consequences |
Changes
in income tax laws potentially with retroactive effect, could impact a Fund’s
investments or the tax consequences to you of investing in a Fund. Some of the
changes could affect the timing, amount and tax treatment of a Fund’s
distributions made to shareholders. Please consult your tax adviser before
investing.
Distributions
of a Fund’s investment company taxable income (which includes, but is not
limited to, interest, dividends and net short-term capital gain), if any, are
generally taxable to such Fund’s shareholders as ordinary income. For
non-corporate shareholders, to the extent that a Fund’s distributions of
investment company taxable income are attributable to and reported as “qualified
dividend” income, such income may be subject to tax at the reduced federal
income tax rates applicable to net long-term capital gains, if certain holding
period requirements have been satisfied by such Fund and the shareholder. For
corporate shareholders, a portion of a Fund’s distributions of investment
company taxable income may qualify for the intercorporate dividends-received
deduction to the extent that Fund receives dividends directly or indirectly from
U.S. corporations, reports the amount distributed as eligible for deduction and
the corporate shareholder meets certain holding period requirements with respect
to its shares. To the extent that a Fund’s distributions of investment company
taxable income are attributable to net short-term capital gain, such
distributions will be treated as ordinary income and generally cannot be offset
by a shareholder’s capital losses from other investments.
Distributions
of a Fund’s net capital gain (net long-term capital gain less net short-term
capital loss) are generally taxable to the Fund’s shareholders as long-term
capital gain regardless of the length of time that a shareholder has owned Fund
shares. Distributions of net capital gain are not eligible for qualified
dividend income treatment or the dividends-received deduction referred to in the
previous paragraph.
You
will be taxed in the same manner whether you receive your distributions (whether
of investment company taxable income or net capital gain) in cash or reinvest
them in additional Fund shares.
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Distributions
are generally taxable to fund shareholders when received. However, distributions
declared in October, November or December to shareholders of record and paid the
following January are taxable as if received on December 31.
In
addition to the federal income tax, certain individuals, trusts and estates may
be subject to a Net Investment Income (“NII”) tax of 3.8%. The NII tax is
imposed on the lesser of: (i) a taxpayer’s investment income, net of
deductions properly allocable to such income, or (ii) the amount by which
such taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds
($250,000 for married individuals filing jointly, $200,000 for unmarried
individuals and $125,000 for married individuals filing separately). A Fund’s
distributions are includable in a shareholder’s investment income for purposes
of this NII tax. In addition, any capital gain realized by a shareholder upon a
sale, exchange or redemption of Fund shares is includable in such shareholder’s
investment income for purposes of this NII tax.
Shareholders
who sell, exchange or redeem shares generally will have a capital gain or loss
from the sale, exchange or redemption. The amount of the gain or loss and the
applicable rate of federal income tax will depend generally upon the amount paid
for the shares, the amount received from the sale, exchange or redemption
(including redemptions in-kind), and how long the shares were held by a
shareholder. Gain or loss realized upon a sale, exchange or redemption of Fund
shares will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the shares
have been held for more than one year and, if held for one year or less, as
short-term capital gain or loss. Any loss arising from the sale, exchange or
redemption of shares held for six months or less, however, is treated as a
long-term capital loss to the extent of any distributions of net capital gain
received or deemed to be received with respect to such shares. In determining
the holding period of such shares for this purpose, any period during which your
risk of loss is offset by means of options, short sales or similar transactions
is not counted. If you purchase Fund shares (through reinvestment of
distributions or otherwise) within 30 days before or after selling, exchanging
or redeeming shares of the same Fund at a loss, all or part of your loss will
not be deductible and will instead increase the basis of the new shares.
Each
Fund is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and certain
shareholders the cost basis of Fund shares when such shareholders subsequently
sell, exchange or redeem those shares. A Fund will determine cost basis using
the average cost method unless you elect in writing any alternate IRS-approved
cost basis method. Please see the SAI for more information regarding cost basis
reporting.
The
federal income tax status of all distributions made by a Fund for the preceding
year will be annually reported to shareholders. Distributions made by a Fund may
also be subject to state and local taxes. Additional tax information may be
found in the SAI.
This
section is not intended to be a full discussion of federal income tax laws and
the effect of such laws on you. There may be other federal, state, foreign, or
local tax considerations applicable to a particular investor. This discussion is
based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Treasury Regulations,
judicial decisions, and IRS guidance, all of which are subject to change, and
possibly with retroactive effect. No assurance can be given that legislative,
judicial, or administrative changes will not be forthcoming which would affect
the accuracy of any statements made in this section. You are urged to consult
your own tax adviser.
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Financial
Highlights
Financial
information for the International Value Fund is not available because the Fund
commenced operations on January 12, 2022. However, financial information
for the Smead International Value Fund LP, the Predecessor Fund, can be found in
the SAI, which is available upon request.
The
following financial highlights tables show the financial performance information
for the Investor Class, Class A, Class I1, Class R1, Class R2 and Class Y
shares of the Value Fund for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2017,
2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 and for the Class C shares of the Value Fund for the
period of commencement of operations on April 16, 2020 through
November 30, 2020 and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021.
Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The
total returns in the table represents the rate that you would have earned or
lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming you reinvested all distributions).
This information has been audited by Cohen & Company, Ltd., the
independent registered public accounting firm of the Fund, whose report, along
with the Value Fund’s financial statements, are included in the Fund’s 2021
Annual Report to Shareholders, which is available upon request.
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Income from
investment operations |
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Less distributions
paid |
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Net
Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
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Net investment income(1) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments |
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Total
from investment operations |
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Distributions from
net investment income |
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Distributions from
net realized gain on investments |
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Total distributions paid |
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Investor
Class |
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November 30,
2021 |
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$ |
49.68 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
20.49 |
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$ |
20.66 |
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$ |
(0.35 |
) |
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$ |
(0.36 |
) |
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$ |
(0.71 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
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51.55 |
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0.52 |
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(0.47 |
) |
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0.05 |
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(0.35 |
) |
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(1.57 |
) |
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(1.92 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
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49.13 |
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0.33 |
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5.19 |
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5.52 |
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— |
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(3.10 |
) |
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(3.10 |
) |
November 30,
2018 |
|
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47.29 |
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|
0.19 |
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3.75 |
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3.94 |
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(0.10 |
) |
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(2.00 |
) |
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(2.10 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
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39.79 |
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0.15 |
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8.57 |
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8.72 |
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(0.19 |
) |
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(1.03 |
) |
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(1.22 |
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Class A |
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November 30,
2021 |
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49.32 |
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0.17 |
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20.32 |
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20.49 |
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(0.37 |
) |
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(0.36 |
) |
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(0.73 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
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51.20 |
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0.50 |
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(0.45 |
) |
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0.05 |
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(0.36 |
) |
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(1.57 |
) |
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(1.93 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
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48.82 |
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0.33 |
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5.15 |
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5.48 |
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— |
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(3.10 |
) |
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(3.10 |
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November 30,
2018 |
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47.03 |
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0.22 |
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3.72 |
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3.94 |
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(0.15 |
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(2.00 |
) |
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(2.15 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
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39.62 |
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0.20 |
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8.50 |
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8.70 |
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(0.26 |
) |
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(1.03 |
) |
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(1.29 |
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Class C |
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November 30,
2021 |
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48.70 |
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(0.18 |
) |
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20.00 |
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19.82 |
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(0.46 |
) |
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(0.36 |
) |
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(0.82 |
) |
November 30,
2020(5) |
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36.22 |
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0.08 |
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12.40 |
(6) |
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12.48 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Class I1 |
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November 30,
2021 |
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49.78 |
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0.34 |
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20.47 |
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20.81 |
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(0.49 |
) |
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(0.36 |
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(0.85 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
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51.65 |
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0.62 |
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(0.43 |
) |
|
|
0.19 |
|
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|
(0.49 |
) |
|
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(1.57 |
) |
|
|
(2.06 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
|
|
49.10 |
|
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0.47 |
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5.19 |
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5.66 |
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(0.01 |
) |
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(3.10 |
) |
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(3.11 |
) |
November 30,
2018 |
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47.33 |
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0.33 |
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3.72 |
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4.05 |
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(0.28 |
) |
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(2.00 |
) |
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(2.28 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
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39.87 |
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0.28 |
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8.56 |
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8.84 |
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(0.35 |
) |
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(1.03 |
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(1.38 |
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Class R1 |
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November 30,
2021 |
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48.81 |
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(0.03 |
) |
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20.21 |
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20.18 |
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(0.21 |
) |
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(0.36 |
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(0.57 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
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50.46 |
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0.38 |
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(0.46 |
) |
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(0.08 |
) |
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— |
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(1.57 |
) |
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(1.57 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
|
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48.30 |
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0.19 |
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5.07 |
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5.26 |
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— |
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(3.10 |
) |
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(3.10 |
) |
November 30,
2018 |
|
|
46.57 |
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0.06 |
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3.69 |
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3.75 |
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(0.02 |
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(2.00 |
) |
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(2.02 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
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39.33 |
|
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
|
8.45 |
|
|
|
8.51 |
|
|
|
(0.24 |
) |
|
|
(1.03 |
) |
|
|
(1.27 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class R2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30,
2021 |
|
|
50.43 |
|
|
|
0.08 |
|
|
|
20.75 |
|
|
|
20.83 |
|
|
|
(0.28 |
) |
|
|
(0.36 |
) |
|
|
(0.64 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
|
|
52.43 |
|
|
|
0.41 |
|
|
|
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
(0.39 |
) |
|
|
(1.57 |
) |
|
|
(1.96 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
|
|
50.01 |
|
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
|
5.20 |
|
|
|
5.52 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3.10 |
) |
|
|
(3.10 |
) |
November 30,
2018 |
|
|
46.73 |
|
|
|
(0.16 |
) |
|
|
5.49 |
|
|
|
5.33 |
|
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
(2.00 |
) |
|
|
(2.05 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
|
|
39.40 |
|
|
|
0.08 |
|
|
|
8.47 |
|
|
|
8.55 |
|
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
|
|
(1.03 |
) |
|
|
(1.22 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30,
2021 |
|
|
49.86 |
|
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
|
20.51 |
|
|
|
20.91 |
|
|
|
(0.55 |
) |
|
|
(0.36 |
) |
|
|
(0.91 |
) |
November 30,
2020 |
|
|
51.73 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
(0.35 |
) |
|
|
0.26 |
|
|
|
(0.56 |
) |
|
|
(1.57 |
) |
|
|
(2.13 |
) |
November 30,
2019 |
|
|
49.19 |
|
|
|
0.53 |
|
|
|
5.19 |
|
|
|
5.72 |
|
|
|
(0.08 |
) |
|
|
(3.10 |
) |
|
|
(3.18 |
) |
November 30,
2018 |
|
|
47.40 |
|
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
|
3.73 |
|
|
|
4.13 |
|
|
|
(0.34 |
) |
|
|
(2.00 |
) |
|
|
(2.34 |
) |
November 30,
2017 |
|
|
39.92 |
|
|
|
0.35 |
|
|
|
8.57 |
|
|
|
8.92 |
|
|
|
(0.41 |
) |
|
|
(1.03 |
) |
|
|
(1.44 |
) |
(1) |
Based
on average shares outstanding. |
(2) |
Total
return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have
earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of
dividends. |
(3) |
Includes
a non-recurring reimbursement from service provider. Excluding
this non-recurring reimbursement, the Ratio of expenses to
average net assets after waivers and recoupment of expenses would have
been 1.25%, 1.18%, 0.98%, 1.49%, 1.43% and 0.83%, respectively.
|
(4) |
Includes
a non-recurring reimbursement from service provider. Excluding
this non-recurring reimbursement, the Ratio of net investment
income to average net assets after waivers and recoupment of expenses
would have been 0.34%, 0.45%, 0.65%, 0.13%, 0.18% and 0.80%, respectively.
|
54
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratio of expenses to average
net assets |
|
|
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets |
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
|
Total Return(2) |
|
|
Net assets at end
of period (000’s) |
|
|
Before waivers and recoupment of expenses |
|
|
After waivers and recoupment of expenses |
|
|
Before waivers and recoupment of expenses |
|
|
After waivers and recoupments of
expenses |
|
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$69.63 |
|
|
|
42.10 |
% |
|
$ |
109,938 |
|
|
|
1.19 |
% |
|
|
1.19 |
% |
|
|
0.27 |
% |
|
|
0.27 |
% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
49.68 |
|
|
|
0.09 |
% |
|
|
79,894 |
|
|
|
1.22 |
% |
|
|
1.22 |
% |
|
|
1.16 |
% |
|
|
1.16 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
51.55 |
|
|
|
12.38 |
% |
|
|
117,805 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
0.71 |
% |
|
|
0.71 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
49.13 |
|
|
|
8.65 |
% |
|
|
136,278 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
1.26 |
% |
|
|
0.43 |
% |
|
|
0.41 |
% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
47.29 |
|
|
|
22.51 |
% |
|
|
155,602 |
|
|
|
1.25 |
% |
|
|
1.23 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.34 |
% |
|
|
0.36 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69.08 |
|
|
|
42.11 |
% |
|
|
274,607 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
% |
|
|
1.20 |
% |
|
|
0.27 |
% |
|
|
0.27 |
% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
49.32 |
|
|
|
0.08 |
% |
|
|
105,555 |
|
|
|
1.23 |
% |
|
|
1.23 |
% |
|
|
1.14 |
% |
|
|
1.14 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
51.20 |
|
|
|
12.35 |
% |
|
|
119,181 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
0.72 |
% |
|
|
0.72 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
48.82 |
|
|
|
8.80 |
% |
|
|
122,653 |
|
|
|
1.19 |
% |
|
|
1.19 |
% |
|
|
0.47 |
% |
|
|
0.47 |
% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
47.03 |
|
|
|
22.51 |
% |
|
|
163,989 |
|
|
|
1.18 |
% |
|
|
1.16 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.45 |
% |
|
|
0.46 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
67.70 |
|
|
|
41.29 |
% |
|
|
16,544 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
% |
|
|
1.76 |
% |
|
|
(0.27 |
)% |
|
|
(0.27 |
)% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
48.70 |
|
|
|
34.46 |
%(7) |
|
|
199 |
|
|
|
1.85 |
%(8) |
|
|
1.84 |
%(8) |
|
|
0.27 |
%(8) |
|
|
0.28 |
%(8) |
|
|
40.26 |
%(7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69.74 |
|
|
|
42.43 |
% |
|
|
2,417,546 |
|
|
|
0.93 |
% |
|
|
0.93 |
% |
|
|
0.54 |
% |
|
|
0.54 |
% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
49.78 |
|
|
|
0.36 |
% |
|
|
947,872 |
|
|
|
0.97 |
% |
|
|
0.97 |
% |
|
|
1.40 |
% |
|
|
1.40 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
51.65 |
|
|
|
12.67 |
% |
|
|
1,066,128 |
|
|
|
0.97 |
% |
|
|
0.97 |
% |
|
|
1.00 |
% |
|
|
1.00 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
49.10 |
|
|
|
8.93 |
% |
|
|
963,978 |
|
|
|
0.97 |
% |
|
|
0.98 |
% |
|
|
0.72 |
% |
|
|
0.70 |
% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
47.33 |
|
|
|
22.86 |
% |
|
|
897,547 |
|
|
|
0.98 |
% |
|
|
0.96 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.65 |
% |
|
|
0.67 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68.42 |
|
|
|
41.75 |
% |
|
|
171 |
|
|
|
1.49 |
% |
|
|
1.49 |
% |
|
|
(0.05 |
)% |
|
|
(0.05 |
)% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
48.81 |
|
|
|
(0.18 |
)% |
|
|
291 |
|
|
|
1.52 |
% |
|
|
1.52 |
% |
|
|
0.85 |
% |
|
|
0.85 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
50.46 |
|
|
|
12.01 |
% |
|
|
872 |
|
|
|
1.55 |
% |
|
|
1.55 |
% |
|
|
0.43 |
% |
|
|
0.43 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
48.30 |
|
|
|
8.47 |
% |
|
|
792 |
|
|
|
1.50 |
% |
|
|
1.50 |
% |
|
|
0.12 |
% |
|
|
0.12 |
% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
46.57 |
|
|
|
22.14 |
% |
|
|
1,779 |
|
|
|
1.49 |
% |
|
|
1.48 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.13 |
% |
|
|
0.15 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70.62 |
|
|
|
41.78 |
% |
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
1.40 |
% |
|
|
1.40 |
% |
|
|
0.11 |
% |
|
|
0.11 |
% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
50.43 |
|
|
|
(0.10 |
)% |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
1.43 |
% |
|
|
1.43 |
% |
|
|
0.91 |
% |
|
|
0.91 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
52.43 |
|
|
|
12.12 |
% |
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
% |
|
|
1.44 |
% |
|
|
0.66 |
% |
|
|
0.66 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
50.01 |
|
|
|
11.88 |
% |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
% |
|
|
1.49 |
% |
|
|
(0.28 |
)% |
|
|
(0.33 |
)% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
46.73 |
|
|
|
22.28 |
% |
|
|
1,263 |
|
|
|
1.43 |
% |
|
|
1.41 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.18 |
% |
|
|
0.20 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69.86 |
|
|
|
42.62 |
% |
|
|
242,387 |
|
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
0.63 |
% |
|
|
0.62 |
% |
|
|
17.40 |
% |
|
49.86 |
|
|
|
0.48 |
% |
|
|
91,824 |
|
|
|
0.88 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
1.32 |
% |
|
|
1.36 |
% |
|
|
40.26 |
% |
|
51.73 |
|
|
|
12.81 |
% |
|
|
15,443 |
|
|
|
0.86 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
1.12 |
% |
|
|
1.14 |
% |
|
|
20.75 |
% |
|
49.19 |
|
|
|
9.11 |
% |
|
|
13,787 |
|
|
|
0.86 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
0.84 |
% |
|
|
0.86 |
% |
|
|
10.98 |
% |
|
47.40 |
|
|
|
23.04 |
% |
|
|
12,934 |
|
|
|
0.83 |
% |
|
|
0.81 |
%(3) |
|
|
0.80 |
% |
|
|
0.82 |
%(4) |
|
|
20.04 |
% |
(5) |
Class
C shares commenced operations on April 16, 2020.
|
(6) |
The
amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the year does not
correspond with the change in aggregate gains and losses in the portfolio
of securities during the year because of the timing of sales and purchases
of fund shares in relation to fluctuating values during the year.
|
(7) |
Not
annualized for periods of less than one year. |
(8) |
Annualized
for periods of less than one year. |
55
EXHIBIT
A – SALES CHARGE WAIVERS
The
availability of certain sales charge waivers and discounts will depend on
whether you purchase your shares directly from the Fund or through a financial
intermediary. Intermediaries may have different policies and procedures
regarding the availability of front-end sales load waivers or contingent
deferred (back-end) sales load (“CDSC”) waivers, which are discussed below. In
all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify the Fund or the
purchaser’s financial intermediary at the time of purchase of any relationship
or other facts qualifying the purchaser for sales charge waivers or discounts.
For waivers and discounts not available through
a particular intermediary, shareholders will have to purchase Fund shares
directly from the Fund or through another intermediary to receive these waivers
or discounts.
MERRILL
LYNCH
Shareholders
purchasing Fund shares through a Merrill Lynch platform or account will be
eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and
contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may
differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund’s prospectus or SAI.
|
Front-end Sales
Load Waivers on Class A Shares available at Merrill
Lynch |
|
Employer-sponsored
retirement, deferred compensation and employee benefit plans (including
health savings accounts) and trusts used to fund those plans, provided
that the shares are not held in a commission-based brokerage account and
shares are held for the benefit of the plan |
Shares
purchased by a 529 Plan (does not include 529 Plan units or 529 specific
share classes or equivalents) |
Shares
purchased through a Merrill Lynch affiliated investment advisory
program |
Shares
exchanged due to the holdings moving from a Merrill Lynch affiliated
investment advisory program to a Merrill Lynch brokerage (non-advisory)
account pursuant to Merrill Lynch’s policies relating to sales load
discounts and waivers |
Shares
purchased by third party investment advisors on behalf of their advisory
clients through Merrill Lynch’s platform |
Shares
of funds purchased through the Merrill Edge Self-Directed platform (if
applicable) |
Shares
purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend
reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other
fund within the fund family) |
Shares
exchanged from Class C (i.e. level-load) shares of the same fund pursuant
to Merrill Lynch’s policies relating to sales load discounts and
waivers |
Employees
and registered representatives of Merrill Lynch or its affiliates and
their family members |
Directors
or Trustees of the Fund, and employees of the Fund’s investment adviser or
any of its affiliates, as described in the this prospectus |
Eligible
shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund
family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following
the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same
account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or
deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement). Automated
transactions (i.e. systematic purchases and withdrawals) and purchases
made after shares are automatically sold to pay Merrill Lynch’s account
maintenance fees are not eligible for reinstatement |
56
|
CDSC Waivers on
Class A Shares and Class C Shares available at Merrill
Lynch |
|
Death
or disability of the shareholder |
Shares
sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund’s
prospectus |
Return
of excess contributions from an IRA Account |
Shares
sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement
accounts pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code |
Shares
sold to pay Merrill Lynch fees but only if the transaction is initiated by
Merrill Lynch |
Shares
acquired through a right of reinstatement |
Shares
held in retirement brokerage accounts, that are exchanged for a lower cost
share class due to transfer to certain fee based accounts or platforms
(applicable to A and C shares only) |
Shares
received through an exchange due to the holdings moving from a Merrill
Lynch affiliated investment advisory program to a Merrill Lynch brokerage
(non-advisory) account pursuant to Merrill Lynch’s policies relating to
sales load discounts and waivers |
Front-end load
Discounts Available at Merrill Lynch:
Breakpoints, Rights
of Accumulation & Letters of Intent |
|
Breakpoints
as described in this prospectus. |
Rights
of Accumulation (ROA) which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts
as described in the Fund’s prospectus will be automatically calculated
based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts
(including 529 program holdings, where applicable) within the purchaser’s
household at Merrill Lynch. Eligible fund family assets not held at
Merrill Lynch may be included in the ROA calculation only if the
shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets |
Letters
of Intent (LOI) which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated
purchases within a fund family, through Merrill Lynch, over a 13-month
period of time (if applicable) |
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RAYMOND
JAMES
Raymond
James & Associates, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and
each entity’s affiliates (“Raymond James”)
Effective
March 1, 2020, shareholders purchasing fund shares through a Raymond James
platform or account, or through an introducing broker-dealer or independent
registered investment adviser for which Raymond James provides trade execution,
clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible only for the following load
waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end,
sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed
elsewhere in this fund’s prospectus or SAI.
Front-end
sales load waivers on Class A shares available at Raymond James
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Shares
purchased in an investment advisory program. |
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Shares
purchased within the same fund family through a systematic reinvestment of
capital gains and dividend distributions. |
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Employees
and registered representatives of Raymond James or its affiliates and
their family members as designated by Raymond James.
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Shares
purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family,
provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the
redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same
account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or
deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).
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A
shareholder in the Fund’s Class C shares will have their shares converted
at net asset value to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class)
of the Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the
conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Raymond James.
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CDSC
Waivers on Classes A, B and C shares available at Raymond James
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Death
or disability of the shareholder. |
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Shares
sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund’s
prospectus. |
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Return
of excess contributions from an IRA Account. |
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Shares
sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement
accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on
applicable IRS regulations as described in the Fund’s Prospectus.
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Shares
sold to pay Raymond James fees but only if the transaction is initiated by
Raymond James. |
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Shares
acquired through a right of reinstatement. |
Front-end
load discounts available at Raymond James: breakpoints, rights of accumulation,
and/or letters of intent
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Breakpoints
as described in this prospectus. |
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Rights
of accumulation which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be
automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family
assets held by accounts within the purchaser’s household at Raymond James.
Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in
the calculation of rights of accumulation only if the shareholder notifies
his or her financial advisor about such assets. |
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Letters
of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated
purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund
family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation
of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial
advisor about such assets. |
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PRIVACY
NOTICE
Each
Fund collects non-public personal information about you from the following
sources:
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information
we receive about you on applications or other forms;
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information
you give us orally; and/or |
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information
about your transactions with us or others. |
We
do not disclose any non-public personal information about our shareholders or
former shareholders without the shareholder’s authorization, except as permitted
by law or in response to inquiries from governmental authorities. We may share
information with affiliated parties and unaffiliated third parties with whom we
have contracts for servicing a Fund. We will provide unaffiliated third parties
with only the information necessary to carry out their assigned responsibility.
All shareholder records will be disposed of in accordance with applicable law.
We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your
non-public personal information and require third parties to treat your
non-public personal information with the same high degree of confidentiality.
In
the event that you hold shares of a Fund through a financial intermediary,
including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank or trust company, the
privacy policy of your financial intermediary would govern how your non-public
personal information would be shared with unaffiliated third parties.
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Investment Adviser
Smead
Capital Management, Inc.
2777
East Camelback Road, Suite 375
Phoenix,
AZ 85016
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen &
Company, Ltd.
1350
Euclid Avenue
Suite
800
Cleveland,
Ohio 44115
Legal Counsel
Godfrey &
Kahn, S.C.
833
East Michigan Street, Suite 1800
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53202
Custodian, Fund Accountant and Fund Administrator
State
Street Bank and Trust Company
One
Lincoln Street
Boston,
Massachusetts 02111
Transfer Agent and Dividend Paying Agent
UMB
Fund Services, Inc.
235
West Galena Street
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212-3948
Distributor
UMB
Distribution Services, LLC
235
West Galena Street
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212
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Smead
International Value Fund and
Smead
Value Fund
each,
a series of Smead Funds Trust
You
can find more information about the Funds in the following documents:
Statement
of Additional Information
The
Funds’ SAI provides additional details about the investments and techniques of
each Fund and certain other additional information. A current SAI is on file
with the SEC and is incorporated into this Prospectus by reference. This means
that the SAI is legally considered a part of this Prospectus even though it is
not physically within this Prospectus.
Annual
and Semi-Annual Reports
The
Funds’ annual and semi-annual reports provide the most recent financial reports
and portfolio listings. The annual report contains a discussion of the market
conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund’s
performance during the Funds’ last fiscal year.
You
can obtain a free copy of these documents, request other information or make
general inquiries about a Fund by calling the Funds (toll-free) at 877-807-4122,
by visiting the Funds’ website at https://smeadcap.com/smead-funds/ or by
writing to:
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Regular
Mail |
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Overnight or Express Mail |
Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
P.O.
Box 2175
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53201-2175 |
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Smead
Funds
c/o
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235
West Galena Street
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212-3948 |
Reports
and other information about the Funds are also available:
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free
of charge from the SEC’s EDGAR database on the SEC’s Internet website at
http://www.sec.gov; or |
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for
a fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address:
publicinfo@sec.gov. |
(The
Trust’s SEC Investment Company Act file number is 811‑22985)