Bergerfunds.com Selected as Top Mutual Fund Web Site by kasina.Business Editors DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001 Berger Funds announced today that its Web site, www.bergerfunds.com, has been selected as one of the top 20 mutual fund Web sites for 2001, as well as one of the top 10 small fund firm sites in a recent report by kasina, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a management-consulting firm that provides e-business strategy solutions to financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. companies. The kasina report, "Online Retail Strategies," is part of kasina's annual marquee study entitled "Asset Management e-Business: Strategies for Success," which is widely recognized as the industry's most authoritative study of asset management companies' e-business initiatives. kasina selected bergerfunds.com after the firm evaluated a total of 478 Web sites in five categories: content, branding, usability, online services and web technology. "Berger's site made our top 20 list for its extensive investor education section and because it's part of the small percentage of retail sites which allow investors to fully originate an account online," said kasina CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steven K. Miyao. "The site also brings unique content and perspective to investors through author interviews and the company's weekly market assessments." Over the past year, Berger Funds has enhanced its site with new features such as online account origination, e-delivery of regulatory documents, portfolio manager video clips A short video presentation. , and weekly market updates from Berger's chief investment officer. "At Berger we have an ongoing commitment to expand and improve our methods of communicating with investors and the Internet is a key avenue for us," said Berger President and CEO Jack R. Thompson. "We're truly honored that kasina has acknowledged bergerfunds.com as a top site within the mutual fund industry." To view a complete list of the top 20 mutual fund Web sites and top 10 small fund firm sites, please visit www.kasina.com. About Berger With approximately $6.5 billion in assets under management Assets Under Management (AUM) is a term used by financial services companies in the mutual fund and money management or investment management business to gauge how much money they are managing. , Berger manages 12 no-load funds A type of Mutual Fund that does not impose extra charges for administrative and selling expenses incurred in offering its shares for sale to the public. including Berger Growth Fund, Berger Large Cap Growth Fund, Berger Balanced Fund Balanced Fund A mutual fund that invests its assets into the money market, bonds, preferred stock, and common stock with the intention to provide both growth and income. Also known as an asset allocation fund. , Berger Small Company Growth Fund, Berger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Berger New Generation Fund, Berger Select Fund, Berger Information Technology Fund, Berger Small Cap Value Fund (closed to new investors), Berger Mid Cap Value Fund, Berger Large Cap Value Fund and Berger International Fund. The SEC requires that the following information be included in this news release: To obtain a prospectus for the Berger Funds that contains more complete information including risks, fees and expenses, call 800/333-1001. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money. Berger Distributors LLC -- Member NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). (11/01) |
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