Mutual Fund Summary Prospectus (497k)
March 06 2014 - 3:00PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
U.S. core equity mutual fund
Delaware Large Cap Core Fund
Nasdaq ticker symbols
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Class A
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DDCAX
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Class C
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n/a
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Class R
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n/a
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Institutional Class
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DDCIX
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February 28, 2014
Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's statutory prospectus (and any supplements thereto), which contains more
information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's statutory prospectus and other information about the Fund,
including its statement of additional information and most recent reports to shareholders, online at delawareinvestments.com/literature.
You can also get this information at no cost by calling 800 523-1918. The Fund's statutory prospectus and statement of additional
information, both dated Feb. 28, 2014 (and any supplements thereto), are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
Delaware Large Cap Core Fund
Delaware Large Cap Core Fund is available only to certain residents of certain states.
What is the Fund's investment objective?
Delaware Large Cap Core Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
What are the Fund's fees and expenses?
The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify
for sales-charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Delaware Investments
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Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor, in the Fund's prospectus
under the section entitled "About your account," and in the Fund's statement of additional information under the section entitled
"Purchasing Shares."
The Fund's distributor, Delaware Distributors, L.P. (Distributor), has voluntarily agreed to waive 12b-1 fees for Class A from
Feb. 27, 2014 until such time as the voluntary expense cap is discontinued. The Distributor's waivers and/or reimbursements
may be discontinued at any time because they are voluntary.
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
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Class
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A
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C
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R
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Inst.
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Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases
as a percentage of offering price
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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 contingent deferred sales charge (load) as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption price, whichever
is lower
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none
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1.00%
1
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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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Class
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A
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C
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R
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Inst.
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Management fees
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0.65%
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0.65%
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0.65%
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0.65%
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Distribution and service (12b-1) fees
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0.25%
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1.00%
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0.50%
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none
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Other expenses
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2.90%
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2.90%
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2.90%
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2.90%
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Total annual fund operating expenses
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3.80%
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4.55%
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4.05%
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3.55%
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Fee waivers and expense reimbursements
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(2.60%)
2
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(2.60%)
2
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(2.60%)
2
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(2.60%)
2
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Total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and expense reimbursements
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1.20%
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1.95%
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1.45%
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0.95%
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1
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Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).
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2
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The Fund's investment manager, Delaware Management Company (Manager), has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of
its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend
interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and nonroutine expenses or costs,
including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations)
in order to prevent total annual fund operating expenses from exceeding 0.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets from Feb. 27, 2014 through Feb. 27, 2015. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of the Manager and the Fund.
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Example
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual
funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your
shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and reflects the
Manager's expense waivers and reimbursements for the 1-year contractual period and the total operating expenses without waivers
for years 2 through 10. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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(if not
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redeemed)
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Class
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A
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C
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C
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R
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Inst.
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1 year
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$690
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$198
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$298
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$148
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$97
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3 years
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$1,443
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$1,140
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$1,140
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$994
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$846
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5 years
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$2,213
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$2,090
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$2,090
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$1,857
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$1,618
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10 years
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$4,222
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$4,504
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$4,504
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$4,087
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$3,646
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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 the 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 9% of the average value
of its portfolio.
What are the Fund's principal investment strategies?
The Manager will invest the Fund's assets primarily in common stocks of large companies that the Manager believes have a combination
of attractive valuations, growth prospects, and strong cash flows. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least
80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of large-capitalization companies
(80% policy). The Fund currently defines large-capitalization companies as those that, at the time of investment, have market
capitalizations within the range of market capitalizations of companies in the S&P 500
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Index. While the market capitalization of companies in the S&P 500 Index ranged from approximately $3.3 billion to $504.8
billion as of Dec. 31, 2013, the Fund will normally invest in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations of at
least $2 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund's 80% policy can be changed without shareholder approval. However, shareholders
would be given at least 60 days' notice prior to any change.
What are the principal risks of investing in the Fund?
Investing in any mutual fund involves the risk that you may lose part or all of the money you invest. Over time, the value
of your investment in the Fund will increase and decrease according to changes in the value of the securities in the Fund's
portfolio. Principal risks include:
Investments not guaranteed by Delaware Management Company (Manager) or its affiliates
— Investments in the Fund are not and will not be deposits with or liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542
and its holding companies, including their subsidiaries or related companies (Macquarie Group), and are subject to investment
risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and capital invested. No Macquarie Group company guarantees
or will guarantee the performance of the Fund, the repayment of capital from the Fund, or any particular rate of return.
Market risk
— The risk that all or a majority of the securities in a certain market — such as the stock or bond market — will decline
in value because of factors such as adverse political or economic conditions, future expectations, investor confidence, or
heavy institutional selling.
Futures and options risk
— The possibility that a fund may experience a loss if it employs an options or futures strategy related to a security or
a market index and that security or index moves in the opposite direction from what the portfolio manager anticipated. Futures
and options also involve additional expenses (such as the payment of premiums), which could reduce any benefit or increase
any loss that a fund gains from using the strategy.
Counterparty risk
— The risk that a counterparty to a derivative contract (such as a swap, futures, or options contract) or a repurchase agreement
may fail to perform its obligations under the contract or agreement due to financial difficulties (such as a bankruptcy or
reorganization).
Liquidity risk
— The possibility that securities cannot be readily sold within seven days at approximately the price at which a portfolio
has valued them.
Government and regulatory risk
— The risk that governments or regulatory authorities have, from time to time, taken or considered actions that could adversely
affect various sectors of the securities markets and significantly impact fund performance.
How has Delaware Large Cap Core Fund performed?
The bar chart and table below provide some indication of 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 total returns for the 1-year, 5-year, and lifetime
periods compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes)
is not necessarily an indication of how it will perform in the future. The returns reflect any expense caps in effect during
these periods. The returns would be lower without the expense caps. You may obtain the Fund's most recently available month-end
performance by calling 800 523-1918 or by visiting our website at delawareinvestments.com/performance.
Year-by-year total return (Class A)
During the periods illustrated in this bar chart, Class A's highest quarterly return was 15.91% for the quarter ended June
30, 2009 and its lowest quarterly return was -21.71% for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008. The maximum Class A sales charge
of 5.75%, which is normally deducted when you purchase shares, is not reflected in the highest/lowest quarterly returns or
in the bar chart. If this sales charge were included, the returns would be less than those shown. The average annual total
returns in the table below do include the sales charge.
Average annual total returns for periods ended December 31, 2013
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1 year
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5 years
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Lifetime (8/31/06 to 12/31/13
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Class A return before taxes
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23.82%
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15.06%
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5.54%
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Class A return after taxes on distributions
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23.53%
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14.90%
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5.25%
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Class A return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
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13.70%
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12.17%
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4.38%
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Class C return before taxes
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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Class R return before taxes
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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Institutional Class return before taxes
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31.34%
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16.45%
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6.40%
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S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees,
expenses, or taxes)
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32.39%
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17.94%
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12.17%
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After-tax performance is presented only for Class A shares of the Fund. The after-tax returns for other Fund classes may vary.
Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's individual tax situation and may differ from the returns shown. After-tax
returns are not relevant for shares held in tax-deferred investment vehicles such as employer-sponsored 401(k) plans and individual
retirement accounts (IRAs). The after-tax returns shown are calculated using the highest individual federal marginal income
tax rates in effect during the periods presented and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Who manages the Fund?
Investment manager
Delaware Management Company, a series of Delaware Management Business Trust
Portfolio managers
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Title with Delaware Management Company
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Start date on the Fund
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Francis X. Morris
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Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer — Core Equity
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August 2006
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Christopher S. Adams, CFA
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Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
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August 2006
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Michael S. Morris, CFA
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Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
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August 2006
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Donald G. Padilla, CFA
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Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
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August 2006
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Purchase and redemption of Fund shares
You may purchase or redeem shares of the Fund on any day that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for business (Business
Day). Shares may be purchased or redeemed: through
your financial advisor; through the Fund's website at delawareinvestments.com; by calling
800 523-1918; by regular mail (c/o Delaware Investments, P.O. Box 9876, Providence, RI 02940-8076); by overnight courier
service (c/o Delaware Service Center, 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA 01581-1722); or by wire.
For Class A and Class C shares, the minimum initial investment is generally $1,000 and subsequent investments can be made
for as little as $100. The minimum initial investment for IRAs, Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act accounts, direct deposit
purchase plans, and automatic investment plans is $250 and through Coverdell Education Savings Accounts is $500, and subsequent
investments in these accounts can be made for as little as $25. For Class R and Institutional Class shares (except those
shares purchased through an automatic investment plan), there is no minimum initial purchase requirement, but certain eligibility
requirements must be met. The eligibility requirements are described in the prospectus under "Choosing a share class" and
on the Fund's website. We may reduce or waive the minimums or eligibility requirements in certain cases.
Please refer to the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information for more details regarding the purchase and
sale of Fund shares.
Tax information
The Fund's distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both, unless
you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a
401(k) plan or an IRA, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax-deferred account.
Payments to broker/dealers and
other financial intermediaries
If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker/dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and
its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create
a conflict of interest by influencing the broker/dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over
another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.
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