Average Annual Total Returns (%)

as of 10/31/2008

Class I performance does not include the effects of sales charges.

  INCEPTION EXPENSE RATIOS
  1 MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR (8/1/97) GROSS NET
I-Shares -19.02 -32.51 -35.73 -5.75 -4.69 -1.75 -1.68 1.73 1.28
Russell 2000 Growth Index -21.70 -33.68 -37.87 -5.31 -0.13 1.63      
Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns
Morningstar OVERALL 3YR 5YR 10YR
Small Cap Growth - I Shares
(Category: Small Growth )

out of 705 funds

out of 705 funds

out of 578 funds

out of 286 funds


Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. 

The Russell 2000 Growth Index, an unmanaged index of 2000 small company stocks is not available for direct investment. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no taxes, transaction costs, management fees or other expenses.

Net expense ratio includes voluntary expense reimbursements by the Funds' investment advisers that may change or end at any time.  The Small Cap Growth Fund waived investment advisory fees in the amount of  0.45%.  Without such a fee waiver the performance of the fund would have been lower.  Total returns also reflect a reinvestment of distributions and changes in net asset value.

Investments in small capitalization companies present greater risk of loss than investments in large companies.

Quick Stats
as of 10/31/2008
Inception 8/1/1997
Ticker ASMIX
CUSIP 01748E526
Net Assets $14,058,873
Morningstar Style
Small Growth
Daily Price as of 11/18/08
NAV POP Chg ($) Chg (%)
$6.38 $6.38 -$0.04 -0.63%
Risk/Reward Chart
Portfolio Management
Hitesh C. Patel, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Structured Equity
Paul Kleinaitis, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager, Structured Equity
Robin C. Roquitte, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager, Structured Equity
Chen Chen, Ph.D.
Senior Analyst, Structured Equity