Long-distance funds: despite the market, these 100 champs will finish strong when other contenders run out of gas.The bull is back. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Ibbotson Associates in Chicago Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. , large-company U.S. stocks bare returned 10.4% per year since t926, Last year's results were right on par, with the blue chips posting a total return of 10.9% (as measured) by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index). For mutual fund investors, the news was even better. Morningstar Inc. reports that 58% of domestic stock-picking funds beat the S&P 500, while the average return for all domestic equity entries was a shade under 12%. For most mutual fund investors, then, 2004 was a year in the plus column, a welcome follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan to the surge of 2003. The following were among the highlights: Specialty funds specialty fund See sector fund. paced the domestic market. As real estate values shot up and oil prices spurted, funds in those categories gained 31.88% and 28.37%, respectively. Small-cap Small-cap A stock with a small capitalization, meaning a total equity value of less than $500 million. small-cap 1. Of or relating to the common stock of a relatively small firm having little equity and few shares of common stock funds beat large-cap Large-cap A stock with a high level of capitalization, usually at least $5 billion market value. large-cap 1. Of or relating to the common stock of a big corporation that has considerable retained earnings and a large amount of funds while value stocks Value stocks Stocks with low price/book ratios or price/earnings ratios. Historically, value stocks have enjoyed higher average returns than growth stocks (stocks with high price/book or P/E ratios) in a variety of countries. topped growth stocks. Morningstar's small-value category, for example, led the large-growth group 20.58% to 7.65%. Investors who ventured offshore did much better than those who stayed at home. The more adventurous ad·ven·tur·ous adj. 1. Inclined to undertake new and daring enterprises. 2. Hazardous; risky. ad·ven you were, the better. While international equity funds returned 17.64% overall, the world's best results, 38.26%, were posted by those eyeing Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . Bond funds fagged, but they still outperformed expectations. Many forecasts called for rising interest rates, which would have devalued de·val·ue also de·val·u·ate v. de·val·ued also de·valu·at·ed, de·val·u·ing also de·val·u·at·ing, de·val·ues also de·val·u·ates v.tr. 1. To lessen or cancel the value of. bond funds. But rates stayed fairly stable and taxable bond Taxable Bond A debt security whose return to the investor is subject to taxes at the local, state or federal level, or some combination thereof. Notes: The majority of bonds issued are taxable bonds. funds returned 4.92%. Overall, 2004 turned out to be a good, if not great, year, following the 31.63% gain posted by domestic stock funds in 2003. And experts believe there are reasons to maintain a bullish Bullish Word used to describe an investor's attitude. Bullish refers to an optimistic outlook, while bearish means a pessimistic outlook. bullish posture posture /pos·ture/ (pos´choor) the attitude of the body.pos´tural pos·ture n. 1. A position of the body or of body parts. 2. . "We expect to see stable to slightly lower unemployment, which would lead to growth in household income and an increase in consumer spending Consumer demand or consumption is also known as personal consumption expenditure. It is the largest part of aggregate demand or effective demand at the macroeconomic level. ," says Keith Keith may refer to: People with the given name Keith:
 This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. Asset Management, in Minneapolis Minneapolis (mĭn'ēăp`əlĭs), city (1990 pop. 368,383), seat of Hennepin co., E Minn., at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls; inc. 1856. . "Business investment should continue to grow at a moderate pace. These positive factors are likely to offset high oil prices and more interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve." The question that remains, though, is just how much longer will the bull roam the markets. So where should you put your investment dollars in 2005? Here's what you should consider when seeking out long-distance long-dis·tance adj. 1. Covering a long distance: a long-distance runner; operating under long-distance supervision. 2. runners: Stick with stocks. "I've I've Contraction of I have. I've I have I've have been conservative after seeing how the market fell in 2000 through 2002. Now, I think there are more opportunities, so I'm I'm Contraction of I am. Our Living Language Speakers of some scattered varieties of American English sometimes use I'm instead of I've or I have in present perfect constructions, as in a little bit less cautious," says Kathy Kathy is a feminine first name. It may refer to: In sports:
A qualified investment professional who assists individuals and corporations meet their long-term financial objectives by analyzing the client's status and setting a program to achieve these goals. in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm , Dr. Leon Leon Medieval kingdom, northwestern Spain. Leon proper included the cities of León, Salamanca, and Zamora—the adjacent areas of Vallodolid and Palencia being disputed with Castile, originally its eastern frontier. Bragg, a 56-year-old dental dental /den·tal/ (den´t'l) pertaining to a tooth or teeth. den·tal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or for the teeth. 2. Of, relating to, or intended for dentistry. services specialist in Oklahoma City who heads the state's Medicaid Medicaid, national health insurance program in the United States for low-income persons; established in 1965 with passage of the Social Security Amendments and now run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. dental program, is one of Williams' clients. "Investors such as Dr. Bragg can take a little risk, as long as they avoid extreme losses," she says. "Considering his age, his good health, and his family history of longevity longevity (lŏnjĕv`ĭtē), term denoting the length or duration of the life of an animal or plant, often used to indicate an unusually long life. , he needs long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. growth in his portfolio. Therefore, his normal asset allocation Asset Allocation The process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash. The purpose of asset allocation is to reduce risk by diversifying the portfolio. is 85% in stocks and 15% in bonds." Bragg's allocation The apportionment or designation of an item for a specific purpose or to a particular place. In the law of trusts, the allocation of cash dividends earned by a stock that makes up the principal of a trust for a beneficiary usually means that the dividends will be treated as to stocks has included domestic funds such as the Growth Fund of America America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. (GFAFX) and foreign vehicles such as the Tweedy, Browne Global Value (TBGVX) fund. Nevertheless, his equities have been below the 85% goal because of Williams' caution. Now, she plans to move his stock allocation up to that level because she has more confidence in the stock market. "I probably will add a mid-cap Mid-cap Short for "Middle Cap," mid cap refers to stocks with a market capitalization of between $2 billion to $10 billion. Notes: As the name implies, a mid-cap is in the middle of the pack. A mid-cap isn't too big, but at the same time has a relatively decent market cap. fund, such as Artisan Mid Cap Value (ARTQX) or Meridian Meridian (mərĭd`ēən), city (1990 pop. 41,036), seat of Lauderdale co., E Miss., near the Ala. line; settled 1831, inc. 1860. Growth (MERDX)," says Williams. "I'm also looking at Ariel Ariel, in astronomy Ariel (âr`ēəl), in astronomy, one of the moons, or natural satellites, of Uranus. Ariel, in the Bible Ariel (ā`rēĕl) (ARGFX), a small-cap fund." If the economy continues to expand this year, the smaller companies that made it through tough times might post impressive profits. Keep your balance. Although small- and mid-cap funds have excelled recently, you shouldn't should·n't Contraction of should not. shouldn't should not shouldn't should overexpose o·ver·ex·pose tr.v. o·ver·ex·posed, o·ver·ex·pos·ing, o·ver·ex·pos·es 1. To expose too long or too much: Don't overexpose the children to television. 2. your portfolio to those asset classes. "Don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. chase returns," says Gareth Gareth knight who, though Lynette scorns him as only a kitchen hand, successfully accomplishes rescuing her sister. [Br. Poetry: Tennyson Idylls of the King] See : Chivalry Gareth Lyons Lyons, city, France Lyons, Fr. Lyon (both: lyôN`), city (1990 pop. 422,444), capital of Rhône dept., E central France, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. , an analyst at Morningstar. "Just because an area was hot last year doesn't does·n't Contraction of does not. mean it will be a leader in 2005. In fact, some of last year's top funds might take a back seat to large-growth funds this year." Lyons' recommendation is to seek a balance: Most investors should hold bond funds as well as stock funds. Among stock funds, you should have a mix of large- and small-cap, growth and value, and foreign and domestic. "Dollar cost averaging is a sound strategy," he says, referring to the practice of investing a certain amount each month or each quarter to catch market lows and highs. Although you shouldn't chase performance, you shouldn't ignore the past, either. "It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have very important to look at how funds performed during the bear market in order to get an idea of their long-term potential," says Williams. In fact, looking back five years gives you a good picture of what a fund has done in bear (2000 to 2002) as well as bull (2003 to 2004) markets. If the next few years will produce modest returns, as some forecasters expect, you'll you'll Contraction of you will. you'll you will or you shall you'll will want funds that have run well--muddy course or fast track. "Look for funds and fund companies that have been good stewards of capital," says Lyons. "You'll want experienced managers who have performed well over an extended time period, in addition, investors should focus on expense ratios. Choosing funds with low expenses is a proven way to increase long-term returns, especially if we're we're Contraction of we are. we're we are moving into a period where funds are going to return 8% or 9% a year. Funds with expense ratios of 1% or less will have a huge edge over funds that eat up 2% of your return each year." Cut your costs. If you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be hunting for inexpensive funds, do your homework. "I use Morningstar's publications to help me diversify diversify To acquire a variety of assets that do not tend to change in value at the same time. To diversify a securities portfolio is to purchase different types of securities in different companies in unrelated industries. among mutual funds," says Rick B. Miller, 43, an administrator for a government contractor A government contractor is a private company that produces goods or services under contract for the government. Often the terms of the contract specify cost plus – i.e., the contractor gets paid for its costs, plus a specified profit margin. in Silver Spring, Maryland Not to be confused with Silver Springs. Silver Spring is an urbanized, unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. After Baltimore and Columbia, Silver Spring is the third most populous Census Designated Place in Maryland. . "'I try to stick with four- and five-star funds because they're they're Contraction of they are. they're be the ones that have done best over the years." By conducting some careful research, Miller has put together a mix of cost-efficient Adj. 1. cost-efficient - productive relative to the cost cost-effective efficient - being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas" funds. "For the most part, I prefer index funds, which tend to protect you if the market goes down," Miller says. "My index funds are Vanguard Vanguard Any of three unmanned U.S. experimental satellites. Vanguard I (1958), the second U.S. satellite placed in orbit around Earth (after Explorer 1), was a tiny 3.25-lb (1.47-kg) sphere with two radio transmitters. funds, which have very low expense ratios." For example, Vanguard's largest fund, Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX), which tracks the S&P 500 Index, charges investors a scant scant adj. scant·er, scant·est 1. Barely sufficient: paid scant attention to the lecture. 2. Falling short of a specific measure: a scant cup of sugar. . 18% per year. The average domestic stock fund takes 1.50% per year from their shareholders. (Vanguard 500 Index has been so popular that rival Fidelity Fidelity is a notion that at its most abstract level implies a truthful connection to a source or sources. Its original meaning dealt with loyalty and attentiveness to one's duty to a lord or a king, in a broader sense than the related concept of fealty. cut the fee on its Spartan 500 Index [FSMKX] to 0. ] 9% last year, enhancing its competitive position.) "I also hold Vanguard Small Cap (NAESX) and Vanguard Mid Cap (VIMSX) index funds," says Miller. On the bond side, he owns Vanguard Total Bond Market Index (VBMFX), which holds a mix of top-quality bonds. "In addition," says Miller, "I have some actively-managed funds such as Vanguard International Growth (VWIGX) and Third Avenue Value (TAVFX)." All of these funds have done well during good times and not too badly in down markets. Miller says that he recently discontinued dis·con·tin·ue v. dis·con·tin·ued, dis·con·tin·u·ing, dis·con·tin·ues v.tr. 1. To stop doing or providing (something); end or abandon: his investment in Legg Mason Founded in 1899, Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE: LM) is a leading Global Asset Management Firm that serves the institutional, mutual fund and wealth management markets. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is located on Lombard and Charles Streets in the Legg Mason Value (LMVTX), despite its superior long-term record, because he is concerned about high fees. Search for staying power. According to Miller, he has at least matched, and usually beaten, the market since he's he's 1. Contraction of he is: He's going to school today. 2. Contraction of he has: He's already been to the museum. been doing his own fund picking. Nevertheless, he periodically seeks advice from LeCount Davis, a certified financial planner Certified Financial Planner (CFP) A person who has passed examinations accredited by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, showing that the person is able to manage a client's banking, estate, insurance, investment, and tax affairs. in Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda is an urbanized, but unincorporated, area in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, just Northwest of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a church located there, the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, built in 1820 and rebuilt in 1850, which in turn took its name from , who maintains that several factors should be considered while choosing mutual funds. "Instead of the one-year adj. 1. completing its life cycle within a year. Adj. 1. one-year - completing its life cycle within a year; "a border of annual flowering plants" annual phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants or year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD) The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date. return," says Davis, "we look at three- and five-year performance. That will give a better idea of how a fund might do in the future. The funds we recommend must meet or beat the category averages." That is, a large-cap growth fund that lags behind the large-growth category won't won't Contraction of will not. won't will not won't will be recommended. "We also look at the strength a fund's management and the way a fund allocates its money," says Davis. If a fund is supposed to be a large-growth fund, for example, he will examine its top holdings to see if they're the kind of large-growth stocks he wants his clients to own. "Most important is the risk in a fund," says Davis. "We have buy, hold, and sell lists. There are no funds on our buy list that have above-average risk levels, as ranked by Morningstar." Lower-risk funds might not shoot out the lights during a bull market, but they're more likely to hold up in bear markets and reward long-term investors Long-term investor A person who makes investments for a period of at least five years in order to finance his or her long-term goals. . "If a fund got through the 2000-2002 era, after the technology stock crash, it probably can get through another downturn Downturn The transition point between a rising, expanding economy to a falling, contracting one. downturn A decline in security prices or economic activity following a period of rising or stable prices or activity. ," says Davis. Among Davis' recommendations are Vanguard Wellesley Wellesley, town (1990 pop. 26,615), Norfolk co., E Mass., a residential suburb SW of Boston; settled 1660, inc. 1881. Its many educational institutions include several private preparatory schools, Babson College, and Wellesley College. Income (VWINX) and Vanguard Wellington Wellington, city (1996 pop. 157,647; urban agglomeration 334,051), capital of New Zealand, extreme S North Island, on Port Nicholson, an inlet of Cook Strait. (VWELX), a 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. , meaning that it holds both stocks and bonds, as well as the Dodge & Cox family of mutual funds. Keep good company. Although he focuses on performance and expenses, Miller pays attention to other factors, too. "I've tried to keep away from funds that are under investigation when I read these reports," he says. "In fact, I have dropped some funds that have been named in published articles." Look for the long term. Bragg says he was concerned when the stock market went down, but relieved re·lieve tr.v. re·lieved, re·liev·ing, re·lieves 1. To cause a lessening or alleviation of: relieved all his symptoms; relieved the tension. 2. when his balanced portfolio didn't did·n't Contraction of did not. didn't did not didn't do lose as much as the overall market. "My funds have come back since then," he says, "so I'm pleased with the long-term results." The same spirit of perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. is expressed by Victoria [,owe, 41, a teacher in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of whose foray into Verb 1. foray into - enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly" raid encroach upon, intrude on, obtrude upon, invade - to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my the stock market was launched when stocks were at lofty levels. "I became interested in investing when my daughter was a baby," she says. "I was concerned about paying for her college education and I realized that a scholarship can't be guaranteed. I know that you must have a college education and I was afraid of being priced out Priced out The market has already incorporated information, such as a low dividend, into the price of a stock. . That's when I began investing in mutual funds every month, with regular transfers from my bank account." Victoria's daughter, Janae, is now 6 years old, so Victoria started investing just before the bear market began. "At first," she says, "it's hard to [accept that] you're losing money. But we know we're in for the long run, so we're leaving the money in there and we keep investing. In fact, I've started to do some investing in mutual funds for my own retirement through my retirement plan at work. Investing for Janae has become a family project, with Victoria's parents and sisters contributing to the college fund. "With mutual funds, many people can contribute a small amount each month," says Victoria. "You don't even notice the money you're investing, yet it adds up. In addition, we've we've Contraction of we have. we've have decided to buy fewer toys for birthdays and for holidays; we're putting the money into mutual funds instead." As part of the family effort, Victoria turned to her sister Vanessa for advice. Vanessa is a financial analyst and part-time part-time adj. For or during less than the customary or standard time: a part-time job. part financial planner in Silver Spring, Maryland. Vanessa suggested a mutual fund for Janae's college account. "With 12 years before she'll she'll Contraction of she will. she'll she will or she shall she'll will start college, Janae's money should be invested in stocks," Vanessa says, "because that's where the long-term returns are likely to be highest. I wanted an index fund for the low costs, as well as a socially responsible fund, to be consistent with our values." Vanessa's choice was Domini Domini may mean:
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Even though the Lowes are patient, some difficulties have arisen. "The problem with using this fund for such a purpose is that automatic withdrawals can come from only one account," says Vanessa. "I've had some conversations with the people at Domini and they might change their policy. For now, though, other family members have to channel their purchases through the parent's account." Investors who like the idea of socially responsible index funds have other choices. "An alternative that I sometimes recommend is Citizens 300 (CFCDX), says Vanessa. "This fund tracks the Citizens Index, which is comprised of 300 companies that excel in "business fundamentals business fundamentals The general background within which an economy operates including earnings, sales, wage rates, taxes, and inflation. Improving business fundamentals are generally viewed as bullish for stocks, although stock prices at any given point and corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while ," according to the fund sponsor. Beyond index funds, Vanessa says that her mother (Janae's grandmother GRANDMOTHER, domestic relations. The mother of one's father or mother. The father's mother is called the paternal grandmother; the mother's mother is the maternal grandmother. ) has invested in another fund for Janae: Columbia Columbia, cities, United States Columbia (kəlŭm`bēə). 1 City (1990 pop. 75,883), Howard co., central Md., between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Young Investor (LYIAX). This fund invests in stocks issued by companies familiar to teenagers or younger children. Top holdings recently included ExxonMobil Exxon Mobil Corporation or ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), a multi-national American corporation and a direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil company[2] , GE, Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. , and Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. . Educational materials provided by the fund are designed to help young people learn about economics and personal finance. What about using mutual funds for investing in college through 529 plans, where gains are tax free? "We're looking at the New York plan, which offers tax breaks to residents," says Vanessa. "These 529 plans are still new, though, and they're being marketed heavily. We're waiting to see if the rules will change before we make any commitments." Be cautious about bonds. This year, Williams plans to shift some clients' money away from bond funds. "If interest rates rise, as people expect, that won't be good for bonds and bond funds," she says. Rising interest rates mean higher yields on new bonds, while existing bonds lose value. Nevertheless, investors should have some of their money in bonds, which provide current yield and portfolio stability. Williams suggests Pioneer High Yield (TAHYX), which holds junk bonds junk bond, a bond that involves greater than usual risk as an investment and pays a relatively high rate of interest, typically issued by a company lacking an established earnings history or having a questionable credit history. as well as convertible bonds that stand to profit if the issuer's stock goes up in price. Davis mentions Fremont Fremont (frē`mŏnt). 1 City (1990 pop. 173,339), Alameda co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1956. Long an agricultural center, with champagne vineyards founded (1870) by Leland Stanford, it still ships fruits and vegetables. Bond (FBDFX), which is managed by Bill Gross, considered one of the nation's top bond managers. While Gross manages billions of dollars for institutional investors Institutional Investor A non-bank person or organization that trades securities in large enough share quantities or dollar amounts that they qualify for preferential treatment and lower commissions. , individuals can get into the Fremont fund with as little as $2,000. There is no sales charge Sales Charge A commission or fee paid by an investor at the time of purchasing mutual fund shares. The charge is paid to a mutual fund salesperson or financial advisor and is intended to provide compensation for the financial salesperson's efforts in assisting their client select and expenses are a below-average .61%. For bond funds as well as stock funds, it pays to bank on the basics: good management, low costs, and a history of both dodging the bears and running with the bulls. By looking at these factors, you can choose funds for the long haul Long distance. Long haul implies traversing a state or a country. Contrast with short haul. .
B.E.'S TOP 100 MUTUAL FUND PERFORMER
CATEGORY FUND NAME TICKER
Large Growth American Eagle Twenty AETWX
Jensen J JENSX
American Funds Amcap A AMCPX
Old Westbury Mid Cap Equity OWMCX
Transamerica Premier Core Equity Inv TPVIX
Mid-Cap Meridian Growth MERDX
Growth Columbia Acorn Select Z ACTWX
Heritage Mid Cap Stock A HMCAX
Calamos Growth A CVGRX
First American Mid Cap Growth Opp A FRSLX
Small Growth Schroder U.S. Opportunities Inv SCUIX
Oberweis Micro-Cap OBMCX
John Hancock Small Cap A DSISX
First American Small Cap Select A EMGRX
Lighthouse Opportunity LGFTX
Large Blend Mairs & Power Growth MPGFX
Century Shares Trust CENSX
Thompson Plumb Growth THPGX
AmSouth Select Equity I ASEPX
AllianceBernstein Focused Growth & In ADGAX
Mid-Cap Blend Delaware American Services A DASAX
The Fairholme Fund FAIRX
TCW Galileo Value Opportunities I TGVOX
RS Contrarian Value RSCOX
Meridian Value MVALX
Small Blend CGM Focus CGMFX
Perritt Micro Cap Opportunities PRCGX
Munder Small-Cap Value A MNVAX
Stratton Small-Cap Value STSCX
Texas Capital Value & Growth TCVGX
Large Value John Hancock Classic Value A PZFVX
Yacktman YACKX
TCW Galileo Dividend Focused N TGIGX
Oakmark Select I OAKLX
Clipper Focus PBHG PBFOX
Mid-Cap Value Phoenix Mid-Cap Value A FMIVX
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value A GCMAX
PIMCO PEA Renaissance A PONAX
Fidelity Select Construction & Housing FSHOX
Janus Mid Cap Value Investor JMCVX
Small Value Pacific Capital Small Cap A PCSAX
Royce Opportunity Inv RYPNX
Delafield DEFIX
Armada Small Cap Value A AMRRX
Smith Barney Small Cap Value A SBVAX
Moderate Bruce Fund Inc. BRUFX
Allocation FPA Crescent * FPACX
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation PRWCX
Oakmark Equity & Income I OAKBX
Greenspring GRSPX
World Stock Oakmark Global I OAKGX
Polaris Global Value PGVFX
Mutual Discovery A TEDIX
Templeton Global Smaller Comp A TEMGX
Vanguard Global Equity VHGEX
Foreign Large Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl A FDVAX
Growth Laudus International MarketMasters In SWOIX
MFS International Growth A MGRAX
1838 International Equity INTEX
Artisan International Inv ARTIX
Foreign Large Fidelity Canada FICDX
Blend Exeter World Opport A EXWAX
Thornburg Intl Value A TGVAX
Bernstein Intl Port SIMTX
Julius Baer Intl Eqty A BJBIX
Long Amer. Century Target Mat 2025 Inv BTTRX
Government Amer. Century Target Mat 2020 Inv BTTTX
Amer. Century Target Mat 2015 Inv BTFTX
PIMCO Real Return A PRTNX
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Govt. A PFGAX
Intermediate American Century Inflat-Adj Bd Inv ACITX
Government BlackRock Government Inc Inv A CCGAX
Vanguard Interm-Term U.S. Treas VFITX
PIMCO Total Return Mortgage D PTMDX
Sentinel Government Securities A SEGSX
Short Amer Century Target Mat 2005 Inv BTFTX
Government Mangrs Intermediate Duration Govt MGIDX
Accessor Mortgage Securities Adv AMSFX
Marshall Government Income Inv MRGIX
WM U.S. Government Secs A CMPGX
Short-Term Ivy Mortgage Securities A IYMAX
Bonds Phoenix-Goodwin S/TBdA NARAX
Rainier Interm Fixed-Inc RIMFX
Brown Advisor Intrm Inc A BIATX
William Blair Income N WBRRX
Long-Term Delaware Extended Duration Bond A DEEAX
Bonds Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index VBLTX
Vanguard Long-Term Inv.-Grade Fund VWESX
Delaware Corporate Bond A DGCAX
Lebenthal Taxable Municipal Bond LTMBX
Muni National Harris Insight Tax-Exempt Bond N HXBAX
Interm. Bonds Delaware Tax-Free USA Intermediate A DMUSX
Old Westbury Municipal Bond OWMBX
Victory National Municipal Bond A VNMAX
American Funds Tax-Exempt Bond A AFTEX
High-Yield Pioneer High Yield A TAHYX
Bonds Westcore Flexible Income WTLTX
Calamos High Yield A CHYDX
AFBA Five Star Hi-Yld A AFHAX
WM High Yield A CPHYX
1-YR 3-YR
RETURN RETURN
CATEGORY FUND NAME % %
Large Growth American Eagle Twenty 18.52 1.74
Jensen J 6.01 3.09
American Funds Amcap A 9.81 5.01
Old Westbury Mid Cap Equity 9.15 3.63
Transamerica Premier Core Equity Inv 13.81 4.62
Mid-Cap Meridian Growth 14.47 11.63
Growth Columbia Acorn Select Z 18.58 12.60
Heritage Mid Cap Stock A 17.50 6.03
Calamos Growth A 18.65 12.41
First American Mid Cap Growth Opp A 21.29 10.94
Small Growth Schroder U.S. Opportunities Inv 25.29 11.71
Oberweis Micro-Cap 2.19 20.84
John Hancock Small Cap A 23.60 12.64
First American Small Cap Select A 15.35 10.92
Lighthouse Opportunity 11.35 8.11
Large Blend Mairs & Power Growth 17.99 11.05
Century Shares Trust 12.51 7.14
Thompson Plumb Growth 4.16 3.01
AmSouth Select Equity I 10.01 8.12
AllianceBernstein Focused Growth & In 8.86 5.73
Mid-Cap Blend Delaware American Services A 23.31 19.11
The Fairholme Fund 24.93 15.09
TCW Galileo Value Opportunities I 10.72 6.27
RS Contrarian Value 29.31 29.59
Meridian Value 15.10 10.34
Small Blend CGM Focus 12.33 15.41
Perritt Micro Cap Opportunities 17.14 24.36
Munder Small-Cap Value A 24.69 20.02
Stratton Small-Cap Value 26.43 19.63
Texas Capital Value & Growth 17.63 18.16
Large Value John Hancock Classic Value A 14.28 13.39
Yacktman 9.93 17.67
TCW Galileo Dividend Focused N 17.42 11.80
Oakmark Select I 9.73 7.40
Clipper Focus PBHG 6.82 6.26
Mid-Cap Value Phoenix Mid-Cap Value A 24.74 15.63
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value A 25.37 14.90
PIMCO PEA Renaissance A 15.54 10.60
Fidelity Select Construction & Housing 28.52 19.22
Janus Mid Cap Value Investor 18.36 12.75
Small Value Pacific Capital Small Cap A 23.48 20.56
Royce Opportunity Inv 17.51 19.02
Delafield 20.85 16.15
Armada Small Cap Value A 21.30 14.49
Smith Barney Small Cap Value A 20.80 15.56
Moderate Bruce Fund Inc. 57.19 42.02
Allocation FPA Crescent * 10.21 12.97
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation 15.29 13.30
Oakmark Equity & Income I 10.36 9.99
Greenspring 8.69 10.31
World Stock Oakmark Global I 15.63 19.03
Polaris Global Value 23.63 23.58
Mutual Discovery A 18.93 12.22
Templeton Global Smaller Comp A 26.27 20.88
Vanguard Global Equity 20.09 17.88
Foreign Large Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl A 19.02 15.08
Growth Laudus International MarketMasters In 19.34 11.96
MFS International Growth A 17.54 12.00
1838 International Equity 21.02 10.72
Artisan International Inv 17.76 7.24
Foreign Large Fidelity Canada 23.92 21.69
Blend Exeter World Opport A 25.42 13.54
Thornburg Intl Value A 17.73 13.86
Bernstein Intl Port 18.48 14.60
Julius Baer Intl Eqty A 23.22 17.31
Long Amer. Century Target Mat 2025 Inv 16.38 12.69
Government Amer. Century Target Mat 2020 Inv 12.44 12.23
Amer. Century Target Mat 2015 Inv 9.09 11.21
PIMCO Real Return A 8.71 11.02
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Govt. A 6.83 9.33
Intermediate American Century Inflat-Adj Bd Inv 7.95 10.09
Government BlackRock Government Inc Inv A 3.92 6.73
Vanguard Interm-Term U.S. Treas 3.40 6.51
PIMCO Total Return Mortgage D 4.53 5.76
Sentinel Government Securities A 4.69 6.01
Short Amer Century Target Mat 2005 Inv 0.60 4.22
Government Mangrs Intermediate Duration Govt 3.95 5.30
Accessor Mortgage Securities Adv 3.87 4.65
Marshall Government Income Inv 4.24 5.15
WM U.S. Government Secs A 3.57 4.55
Short-Term Ivy Mortgage Securities A 4.23 5.64
Bonds Phoenix-Goodwin S/TBdA 4.81 7.12
Rainier Interm Fixed-Inc 2.29 5.12
Brown Advisor Intrm Inc A 2.90 4.56
William Blair Income N 2.61 4.71
Long-Term Delaware Extended Duration Bond A 10.03 12.69
Bonds Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index 8.40 9.36
Vanguard Long-Term Inv.-Grade Fund 8.94 9.44
Delaware Corporate Bond A 7.07 10.19
Lebenthal Taxable Municipal Bond 5.53 7.95
Muni National Harris Insight Tax-Exempt Bond N 3.20 6.58
Interm. Bonds Delaware Tax-Free USA Intermediate A 4.93 6.70
Old Westbury Municipal Bond 2.59 5.98
Victory National Municipal Bond A 3.24 5.54
American Funds Tax-Exempt Bond A 4.37 5.99
High-Yield Pioneer High Yield A 6.75 11.13
Bonds Westcore Flexible Income 10.40 12.19
Calamos High Yield A 10.93 11.62
AFBA Five Star Hi-Yld A 8.14 9.85
WM High Yield A 11.43 13.95
5-YR MINIMUM
RETURN INITIAL
CATEGORY FUND NAME % PURCHASE
Large Growth American Eagle Twenty 5.90 $1,000
Jensen J 5.64 2,500
American Funds Amcap A 3.41 250
Old Westbury Mid Cap Equity 3.30 1,000
Transamerica Premier Core Equity Inv 3.11 1,000
Mid-Cap Meridian Growth 15.40 1,000
Growth Columbia Acorn Select Z 11.48 1,000
Heritage Mid Cap Stock A 11.15 1,000
Calamos Growth A 10.67 1,000
First American Mid Cap Growth Opp A 10.51 1,000
Small Growth Schroder U.S. Opportunities Inv 15.33 10,000
Oberweis Micro-Cap 14.99 1,000
John Hancock Small Cap A 14.17 1,000
First American Small Cap Select A 12.86 1,000
Lighthouse Opportunity 12.33 2,000
Large Blend Mairs & Power Growth 13.02 2,500
Century Shares Trust 10.51 1,000
Thompson Plumb Growth 10.35 2,500
AmSouth Select Equity I 8.95 1,000
AllianceBernstein Focused Growth & In 8.53 1,000
Mid-Cap Blend Delaware American Services A 21.32 1,000
The Fairholme Fund 18.85 2,500
TCW Galileo Value Opportunities I 17.26 2,000
RS Contrarian Value 17.10 5,000
Meridian Value 15.53 1,000
Small Blend CGM Focus 28.43 2,500
Perritt Micro Cap Opportunities 22.40 1,000
Munder Small-Cap Value A 19.95 2,500
Stratton Small-Cap Value 18.66 2,000
Texas Capital Value & Growth 18.55 2,000
Large Value John Hancock Classic Value A 17.50 1,000
Yacktman 17.17 2,500
TCW Galileo Dividend Focused N 15.65 2,000
Oakmark Select I 14.46 1,000
Clipper Focus PBHG 14.13 2,500
Mid-Cap Value Phoenix Mid-Cap Value A 17.88 500
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value A 17.47 1,000
PIMCO PEA Renaissance A 17.34 5,000
Fidelity Select Construction & Housing 17.23 2,500
Janus Mid Cap Value Investor 17.08 2,500
Small Value Pacific Capital Small Cap A 22.63 1,000
Royce Opportunity Inv 18.84 2,000
Delafield 18.75 5,000
Armada Small Cap Value A 18.53 500
Smith Barney Small Cap Value A 18.52 1,000
Moderate Bruce Fund Inc. 37.21 1,000
Allocation FPA Crescent * 15.25 1,500
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation 14.40 2,500
Oakmark Equity & Income I 13.49 1,000
Greenspring 11.34 2,000
World Stock Oakmark Global I 18.59 $1,000
Polaris Global Value 12.69 2,500
Mutual Discovery A 9.86 1,000
Templeton Global Smaller Comp A 9.73 1,000
Vanguard Global Equity 9.50 3,000
Foreign Large Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl A 3.83 2,500
Growth Laudus International MarketMasters In 0.61 2,500
MFS International Growth A 0.59 1,000
1838 International Equity -1.22 1,000
Artisan International Inv -1.49 1,000
Foreign Large Fidelity Canada 12.83 2,500
Blend Exeter World Opport A 9.52 2,000
Thornburg Intl Value A 5.38 5,000
Bernstein Intl Port 4.87 25,000
Julius Baer Intl Eqty A 3.78 2,500
Long Amer. Century Target Mat 2025 Inv 13.06 2,500
Government Amer. Century Target Mat 2020 Inv 12.71 2,500
Amer. Century Target Mat 2015 Inv 11.87 2,500
PIMCO Real Return A 10.85 5,000
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Govt. A 10.49 5,000
Intermediate American Century Inflat-Adj Bd Inv 9.99 2,500
Government BlackRock Government Inc Inv A 8.52 500
Vanguard Interm-Term U.S. Treas 8.18 3,000
PIMCO Total Return Mortgage D 7.70 5,000
Sentinel Government Securities A 7.48 1,000
Short Amer Century Target Mat 2005 Inv 6.83 2,500
Government Mangrs Intermediate Duration Govt 6.72 2,000
Accessor Mortgage Securities Adv 6.52 5,000
Marshall Government Income Inv 6.38 1,000
WM U.S. Government Secs A 6.19 1,000
Short-Term Ivy Mortgage Securities A 7.55 500
Bonds Phoenix-Goodwin S/TBdA 7.26 500
Rainier Interm Fixed-Inc 6.55 25,000
Brown Advisor Intrm Inc A 6.26 2,000
William Blair Income N 6.24 5,000
Long-Term Delaware Extended Duration Bond A 11.73 1,000
Bonds Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index 10.53 3,000
Vanguard Long-Term Inv.-Grade Fund 9.92 3,000
Delaware Corporate Bond A 9.59 1,000
Lebenthal Taxable Municipal Bond 9.58 2,500
Muni National Harris Insight Tax-Exempt Bond N 7.88 1,000
Interm. Bonds Delaware Tax-Free USA Intermediate A 6.93 1,000
Old Westbury Municipal Bond 6.91 1,000
Victory National Municipal Bond A 6.75 500
American Funds Tax-Exempt Bond A 6.63 250
High-Yield Pioneer High Yield A 12.56 1,000
Bonds Westcore Flexible Income 10.67 2,500
Calamos High Yield A 9.16 1,000
AFBA Five Star Hi-Yld A N/A 500
WM High Yield A 8.47 1,000
CATEGORY FUND NAME PHONE
Large Growth American Eagle Twenty 800-335-0333
Jensen J 800-992-4144
American Funds Amcap A 800-421-0180
Old Westbury Mid Cap Equity 800-607-2200
Transamerica Premier Core Equity Inv 800-892-7587
Mid-Cap Meridian Growth 800-446-6662
Growth Columbia Acorn Select Z 800-345-6611
Heritage Mid Cap Stock A 800-421-4184
Calamos Growth A 800-823-7386
First American Mid Cap Growth Opp A 800-677-3863
Small Growth Schroder U.S. Opportunities Inv 800-464-3108
Oberweis Micro-Cap 800-323-6166
John Hancock Small Cap A 800-225-5291
First American Small Cap Select A 800-677-3863
Lighthouse Opportunity 866-811-0218
Large Blend Mairs & Power Growth 800-304-7404
Century Shares Trust 800-321-1928
Thompson Plumb Growth 800-999-0887
AmSouth Select Equity I 800-451-8379
AllianceBernstein Focused Growth & In 800-221-5672
Mid-Cap Blend Delaware American Services A 800-362-7500
The Fairholme Fund 866-202-2263
TCW Galileo Value Opportunities I 800-386-3829
RS Contrarian Value 800-766-3863
Meridian Value 800-446-6662
Small Blend CGM Focus 800-345-4048
Perritt Micro Cap Opportunities 800-332-3133
Munder Small-Cap Value A 800-468-6337
Stratton Small-Cap Value 800-634-5726
Texas Capital Value & Growth 800-880-0324
Large Value John Hancock Classic Value A 800-225-5291
Yacktman 800-525-8258
TCW Galileo Dividend Focused N 800-386-3829
Oakmark Select I 800-625-6275
Clipper Focus PBHG 800-433-0051
Mid-Cap Value Phoenix Mid-Cap Value A 800-243-1574
Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value A 800-526-7384
PIMCO PEA Renaissance A 888-877-4626
Fidelity Select Construction & Housing 800-343-3548
Janus Mid Cap Value Investor 800-525-3713
Small Value Pacific Capital Small Cap A 800-258-9232
Royce Opportunity Inv 800-221-4268
Delafield 800-221-3079
Armada Small Cap Value A 800-622-3863
Smith Barney Small Cap Value A 800-451-2010
Moderate Bruce Fund Inc. 800-872-7823
Allocation FPA Crescent * 800-982-4372
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation 800-638-5660
Oakmark Equity & Income I 800-625-6275
Greenspring 800-366-3863
World Stock Oakmark Global I 800-625-6275
Polaris Global Value 888-263-5594
Mutual Discovery A 800-342-5236
Templeton Global Smaller Comp A 800-342-5236
Vanguard Global Equity 800-662-7447
Foreign Large Fidelity Advisor Diversified Intl A 800-522-7297
Growth Laudus International MarketMasters In 800-435-4000
MFS International Growth A 800-225-2606
1838 International Equity 800-232-1838
Artisan International Inv 800-344-1770
Foreign Large Fidelity Canada 800-343-3548
Blend Exeter World Opport A 800-466-3863
Thornburg Intl Value A 800-847-0200
Bernstein Intl Port 800-221-5672
Julius Baer Intl Eqty A 800-435-4659
Long Amer. Century Target Mat 2025 Inv 800-345-2021
Government Amer. Century Target Mat 2020 Inv 800-345-2021
Amer. Century Target Mat 2015 Inv 800-345-2021
PIMCO Real Return A 888-877-4626
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Govt. A 888-877-4626
Intermediate American Century Inflat-Adj Bd Inv 800-345-2021
Government BlackRock Government Inc Inv A 800-441-7762
Vanguard Interm-Term U.S. Treas 800-662-7447
PIMCO Total Return Mortgage D 888-877-4626
Sentinel Government Securities A 800-282-3863
Short Amer Century Target Mat 2005 Inv 800-345-2021
Government Mangrs Intermediate Duration Govt 800-835-3879
Accessor Mortgage Securities Adv 800-882-9612
Marshall Government Income Inv 800-236-8560
WM U.S. Government Secs A 800-222-5852
Short-Term Ivy Mortgage Securities A 800-777-6472
Bonds Phoenix-Goodwin S/TBdA 800-243-4361
Rainier Interm Fixed-Inc 800-248-6314
Brown Advisor Intrm Inc A 800-540-6807
William Blair Income N 800-742-7272
Long-Term Delaware Extended Duration Bond A 800-362-7500
Bonds Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index 800-662-7447
Vanguard Long-Term Inv.-Grade Fund 800-662-7447
Delaware Corporate Bond A 800-362-7500
Lebenthal Taxable Municipal Bond 800-221-5822
Muni National Harris Insight Tax-Exempt Bond N 800-982-8782
Interm. Bonds Delaware Tax-Free USA Intermediate A 800-523-4640
Old Westbury Municipal Bond 800-607-2200
Victory National Municipal Bond A 800-539-3863
American Funds Tax-Exempt Bond A 800-421-0180
High-Yield Pioneer High Yield A 800-225-6292
Bonds Westcore Flexible Income 800-392-2673
Calamos High Yield A 800-823-7386
AFBA Five Star Hi-Yld A 800-243-9865
WM High Yield A 800-222-5852
TOP FIVE FUNDS IN 20 CATEGORIES (SINGLE-SHARE CLASS, RETAIL ONLY--NO
EQUAL ACCESS, NO INSTITUTIONAL, OPEN TO NEW INVESTORS) DATA
THROUGH 12/31/2004
* FUND CLOSED AT PRESS TIME.
SOURCE: MORNINGSTAR INC.
MORNINGSTAR MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS
OF THIS DATA, BUT CANNOT GUARANTEED IT.
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