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NAVELLIER MILLENNIUM FUNDS
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NAVELLIER TOP 20 PORTFOLIO
Prospectus dated March 2, 2000
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these
securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus or any
other mutual fund prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCING OUR PORTFOLIO................................. 1
NAVELLIER TOP 20 PORTFOLIO................................ 2
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS...................................... 7
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PORTFOLIO...................... 8
Investment advisor.................................... 8
Distributor........................................... 8
ACCOUNT POLICIES.......................................... 8
UNDERSTANDING EARNINGS.................................... 9
UNDERSTANDING TAXES....................................... 9
HOW TO BUY, SELL, AND EXCHANGE SHARES..................... 10
Buying shares......................................... 15
Selling or exchanging shares.......................... 16
Buying or selling through selected broker-dealers..... 16
NEED TO KNOW MORE? (BACK COVER)........................... 18
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More detailed information on subjects covered in this prospectus are
contained within the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). Investors
seeking a more in-depth explanation of the Navellier Top 20 Portfolio should
request the SAI to review it before purchasing shares of the Portfolio.
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INTRODUCING OUR PORTFOLIO
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WHO SHOULD INVEST IN OUR PORTFOLIO?
The Navellier Top 20 Portfolio (formerly the American Tiger Top 20
Portfolio) of The Navellier Millennium Funds (formerly the American Tiger
Funds) uses an aggressive investment style suitable for investors willing to
accept more risk and tolerate more price fluctuations while seeking higher
than average returns. The Navellier Top 20 Portfolio is for investors who
can keep their money invested for longer periods, preferably at least five
years, without needing to rely on this money for other purposes. The
Navellier Top 20 Portfolio is not suitable for investors seeking current
income.
INVESTMENT GOAL FOR NAVELLIER TOP 20 PORTFOLIO
The investment goal of the Navellier Top 20 Portfolio is to achieve
long-term capital growth -- in other words, to increase the value of your
investment over time.
KEY DEFINITIONS
"We", "Us", "Our" and "Fund" -- mean The Navellier Millennium Funds.
"You" and "Your" -- mean the prospective investor.
"Portfolio" -- refers to the Navellier Top 20 Portfolio.
"Market capitalization" -- means the number of shares available for trading
multiplied by the price per share.
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LIMITED PROTECTION
THE PORTFOLIO WILL NORMALLY HOLD LESS THAN 35% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN CASH OR
CASH EQUIVALENTS SUCH AS MONEY MARKET FUNDS. THE ASSETS WILL MOST LIKELY BE
DEPOSITED IN RUSHMORE TRUST AND SAVINGS, FSB AND INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS,
MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS, OR MONEY MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS WITH RUSHMORE TRUST AND
SAVINGS, FSB. AN INVESTMENT IN THE PORTFOLIO IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT. PLEASE BE
AWARE THAT MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS HAVE NO FDIC PROTECTION AND THE RUSHMORE
INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT IS PROTECTED ONLY UP TO $100,000.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-622-1386
SHAREHOLDER AND ACCOUNT INQUIRIES: 1-800-622-1386
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NAVELLIER TOP 20 PORTFOLIO
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THIS PORTFOLIO SEEKS LONG-TERM CAPITAL GROWTH BY INVESTING MAINLY IN STOCKS
OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RISE IN PRICE.
OUR PRINCIPAL STRATEGY
The Portfolio will invest in equity securities of companies selected for
their growth or value potential. At times, the Portfolio may invest up to
100% of its total assets in such securities. The Portfolio may invest in the
securities of a broad range of companies without restriction on their market
capitalization. The Portfolio may invest in, among other things:
- common stock
- preferred stock
- convertible preferred stock
- convertible debt
We attempt to uncover stocks with strong return potential and acceptable
risk characteristics. To do this, we use our proprietary computer model to
calculate and analyze a "reward/risk ratio." The reward/risk ratio is
designed to identify stocks with above market average returns and risk
levels which are reasonable for higher return rates.
Our research team then applies two or more sets of criteria to identify the
most attractive stocks. Examples of these criteria include:
- earnings growth
- expanding profit margins
- market dominance and/or factors that create potential for market dominance
- sales growth
- other factors that indicate a company's potential for growth or increased
value
We select twenty stocks which have the highest ranking based on our
analysis, although we will not necessarily limit our investments to only
those stocks. We are not limited as to the type, operating history, or
dividend paying record of companies or industries in which the Portfolio may
invest. The main criteria for investment is that the securities provide
opportunities for capital growth and that they rank in our top 20 highest
rated investment opportunities when we make our analysis. Our analysis is
made at least once a month. Currently the Portfolio invests primarily in
what we believe are undervalued common stocks with long-term appreciation
potential.
Typically, we purchase common stocks of issuers which have records of
profitability and strong earnings momentum. These issuers may be lesser
known companies moving from a lower to a higher market share position within
their industry groups rather than the largest and best known companies in
such groups. However, we may also purchase common stocks of well known,
highly researched large companies if we believe such common stocks offer
opportunity for long-term capital appreciation.
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EVERY QUARTER, WE EVALUATE OUR TESTS AND RE-WEIGHT THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE
COMPUTER MODELS AS NECESSARY. THIS ALLOWS US TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR WHICH
FACTORS APPEAR TO BE CURRENTLY IN FAVOR IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
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WHAT WE INVEST IN
Under normal conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 65% of its total
assets in companies without regard to market capitalization. The remaining
35% may be invested in other types of securities, such as:
- bonds, cash, or cash equivalents, for temporary defensive purposes, if we
believe it will help protect the Portfolio from potential losses, or to
meet shareholder redemptions; and,
- up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities traded on the United
States market.
THE PRINCIPAL RISKS
As with any mutual fund, there are risks of investing. We cannot guarantee
we will meet our investment goals. Furthermore, it is possible that you may
lose some or all of your money.
MARKET RISK. Investment in common stocks is subject to the risks of
changing economic, stock market, industry, and company conditions which
could cause the Portfolio's stocks to decrease in value. Because we invest
aggressively, the Portfolio could experience more price volatility than
less aggressive funds.
LIQUIDITY RISK. Smaller capitalization stocks trade fewer shares than
larger capitalization stocks. This may make shares more difficult to sell
if there are not enough buyers. Although we do not anticipate liquidity
problems, the potential risk exists. You should not invest in this
Portfolio unless you are willing to accept this risk.
NON-DIVERSIFIED STATUS RISK. The Portfolio is non-diversified. This means
that the Portfolio may invest up to 10% of its assets in securities of a
single issuer and up to 25% of its assets in securities of companies in a
single industry. The Portfolio is subject to a greater risk of loss because
of its non-diversified status. There is also a greater potential for
volatility. The Portfolio's investment returns are more likely to be
impacted by changes in the market value and returns of any one portfolio
holding.
FOREIGN SECURITIES RISKS
POLITICAL RISK. The risk that a change in foreign government will occur
and that the assets of a company in which the Portfolio has invested will
be affected.
CURRENCY RISK. The risk that a foreign currency will decline in value. The
Portfolio may trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. An increase
in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to a foreign currency will
adversely affect the value of the Portfolio.
LIMITED INFORMATION RISK. The risk that foreign companies may not be
subject to accounting standards or governmental supervision comparable to
U.S. companies and that less public information about their operations may
exist.
EMERGING MARKET COUNTRY RISK. The risks associated with investment in
foreign securities are heightened in connection with investments in the
securities of issuers in emerging markets, as these markets are generally
more volatile than the markets of developed countries.
SETTLEMENT AND CLEARANCE RISK. The risks associated with the clearance and
settlement procedures in non-U.S. markets, which may be unable to keep pace
with the volume of securities transactions and may cause delays.
LIQUIDITY RISK. Foreign markets may be less liquid and more volatile than
U.S. markets and offer less protection to investors. Over-the-counter
securities may also be less liquid than exchange-traded securities.
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER.
THE MORE OFTEN STOCKS ARE TRADED, THE MORE A PORTFOLIO WILL BE CHARGED BROKERAGE
COMMISSIONS, DEALER MARK-UPS, AND OTHER TRANSACTION COSTS THAT LOWER
PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITION, SALES OF STOCKS MAY GENERATE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES. WE
DO NOT EXPECT THIS PORTFOLIO TO HAVE A TURNOVER RATE OF MORE THAN 300% EACH
YEAR, AND IT MAY BE LOWER. WE WILL GO HIGHER IF IT WILL IMPROVE A PORTFOLIO'S
PERFORMANCE.
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HOW THE PORTFOLIO HAS PERFORMED
The chart below gives some indication of the risks of investing in the
Navellier Top 20 Portfolio. Of course, past performance is not necessarily
an indication of future performance.
The information provided is for the initial share class (Class A shares) and
does not reflect sales charges, which reduce return.
YEAR BY YEAR TOTAL RETURNS(1)
NAVELLIER TOP 20 PORTFOLIO
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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RUSSELL 2000 INDEX 1999
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21.25% 75.91%
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(1) These figures are as of December 31 of each year. They do not reflect
sales charges and would be lower if they did. For example, a 4.95%
load would have resulted in a 67.2% total return for 1999.
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS. This chart compares the Portfolio's average annual
returns to the Russell 2000 Index for the same time period. This
information may help provide an indication of the Portfolio's risks and
potential rewards. All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. The Portfolio's past performance is not a guarantee of how
it will perform in the future.
The Portfolio's Shares may be sold subject to a Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge ("CDSC") (depending on the class of shares purchased, the amount
purchased and the length of time held). This CDSC is not reflected in the
Bar Chart's performance figures. If the CDSC were reflected, the returns
(and the highest and lowest quarterly return figures) would be lower than
those figures shown on the Bar Chart depending on whether an investor
redeemed and how much the CDSC charge was.
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HIGHEST AND LOWEST QUARTERLY RETURNS.
4th quarter 1999 - up 33.31% 3rd quarter 1999 - down 2.36%
The sale of Class B shares and Class C shares will begin as of the date of
this Prospectus. There is, therefore, no performance history for the Class B
shares or the Class C shares. The average annual return information shown
below is for the initial class of shares of the Portfolio (Class A shares).
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Navellier Top 20 Portfolio.............. 67.20% 80.75%
Russell 2000 Index (2).................. 21.25% 31.61%
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(1) The effective date of the Navellier Top 20 Portfolio was
September 30, 1998. However, performance was measured against
the Russell 2000 for the calendar year 1999, the first
full year which the Portfolio was in existence.
(2) The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of
the stocks of 2000 U.S.-based companies. The Index does not
include fees or expenses and is not available for direct
investment.
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE PORTFOLIO
This section will help you understand the fees and operating expenses of
this Portfolio and how they may affect you. You pay the fees shown below
directly to us when you buy or sell shares. Operating expenses are paid each
year by the Portfolio.
FEES. This table describes the fees you may pay if you buy and hold shares
of this Portfolio. Each class of shares has a different set of transaction
fees, which will vary based on the length of time you hold shares in the
Portfolio and the amount of your investment. You will find details about
fee discounts and waivers under "How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares" in
this Prospectus.
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CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Purchases (as % of offering
price).............................. 4.95% None None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Purchases (as a % of net asset
value).............................. 5.21% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as % of redemption proceeds)....... 1.00%(2) 5.00% 1.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a % of net asset value)......... None(2) 5.26% None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends/
Distributions....................... None None None
Redemption Fee (as % of amount
redeemed, if applicable)............ None None None
Exchange Fee (1)...................... $0-$5 $0-$5 $0-$5
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(1) Shares of each Portfolio of the Fund may be exchanged for
shares of other Portfolios at net asset value without charge
(up to five (5) exchanges per account). There is a charge of
$5 per exchange thereafter.
(2) There is a 1% CDSC on purchases between $1,000,000 and
$2,499,999; a 0.50% CDSC on purchases between $2,500,000
and $4,999,999; or a 0.25% CDSC on purchases over $5,000,000,
if you redeem within 18 months of your purchase.
OPERATING EXPENSES PAID EACH YEAR BY THE PORTFOLIO. This table describes
the operating expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of this
Portfolio. Expenses are deducted from the Portfolio's income before
dividends are paid. Some expenses are shared by all the Portfolios and are
allocated on a pro rata basis.
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(as a % of average daily net assets)
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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Management Fee................................ 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Distribution (and/or service)(12b-1) Fees..... 0.25% 1.00%(2) 1.00%(2)
Other Expenses................................ 1.09% 0.25% 0.25%
Administration Fees................. 0.25%
Other Operating Expenses............ 0.84%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (1)...... 2.34% 2.25% 2.25%
Expense Reimbursment (1)...................... 0.84%
Net Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses....... 1.50%
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(1) Reflects Investment Advisor's contractual waiver of
reimbursement of a portion of the Portfolio's expenses
paid by the Investment Advisor.
(2) The 1% 12b-1 fee is allocated 0.75% to distribution services
and 0.25% to Shareholder services.
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FEE EXAMPLE. This example is intended to help you compare the cost of
investing in the various classes of shares of the Portfolio with the cost
of investing in other mutual funds.
The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the shares of the Portfolio
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 that the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the
same. This example uses net annual operating expenses for the first year and
total operating expenses (i.e., without the expense reimbursement) for 3
years, 5 years and 10 years. Assuming the Advisor continues to reimburse the
Portfolio, your actual expenses could be lower. Although your actual costs
may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs are as
follows:
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Fees and expenses if you sold shares after:
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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1 Year................................ $ 640 $ 728 $ 328
3 Years............................... $ 946 $1,103 $ 703
5 Years............................... $1,273 $1,405 $1,205
10 Years.............................. $2,197 $2,393 $2,585
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Fees and expenses if you did not sell your shares:
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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1 Year................................ $ 640 $ 228 $ 228
3 Years............................... $ 946 $ 703 $ 703
5 Years............................... $1,273 $1,205 $1,205
10 Years.............................. $2,197 $2,393 $2,585
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EXPENSES PAID TO THE DISTRIBUTOR.
THE PORTFOLIO IS ALLOWED TO PAY FEES TO THE DISTRIBUTOR AND OTHERS FOR
PROMOTING, SELLING, DISTRIBUTING AND/OR SERVICING ITS SHARES. THESE ARE COMMONLY
CALLED "12b-1 FEES." BECAUSE THESE FEES ARE PAID OUT OF THE PORTFOLIO'S ASSETS
ON AN ONGOING BASIS, OVER TIME THESE FEES WILL INCREASE THE COST OF YOUR
INVESTMENT AND MAY COST YOU MORE THAN PAYING OTHER TYPES OF SALES CHARGES, SUCH
AS A SALES COMMISSION AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE ("FRONT END LOAD") OR AT THE TIME
OF SALE ("BACK END LOAD"). PAYMENTS ARE MADE MONTHLY AND CAN BE UP TO 0.25%
ANNUALLY OF THE PORTFOLIO'S AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS FOR CLASS A SHARES AND UP
TO 1.00% ANNUALLY OF THE PORTFOLIO'S AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS FOR CLASS B AND
CLASS C SHARES.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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The financial highlights are intended to help you understand the Portfolio's
financial performance to date. Certain information reflects financial results
for a single Portfolio share. The total returns in the table represent the
rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Portfolio
(assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This financial
information has been audited by Tait, Weller and Baker, whose report, along
with the Portfolio's financial statements, are included in the SAI or annual
report, available upon request. The Board of Trustees voted to change the
name of the fund family from American Tiger Funds to Navellier Millennium
Funds and to change the name of the Portfolio from American Tiger Top 20
Portfolio to Navellier Top 20 Portfolio.
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TOP 20 PORTFOLIO
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FOR THE YEAR FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998*
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FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT
EACH PERIOD:
Net Asset Value -- Beginning of
Period................................ $ 12.55 $10.00
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net Investment Loss..................... (0.18) (0.01)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains on
Investments........................... 9.68 2.56
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Total from Investment Operations........ 9.50 2.55
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From Net Realized Gains................. (1.09) --
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Net Increase in Net Asset Value......... 8.41 2.55
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Net Asset Value -- End of Period........ $ 20.96 $12.55
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TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN................. 75.91%** 25.50%(A)
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Expenses After Reimbursement............ 1.50% 1.50%(B)
Expenses Before Reimbursement........... 2.34% 7.90%(B)
Net Investment Loss After
Reimbursement......................... (1.34)% (0.64)%(B)
Net Investment Loss Before
Reimbursement......................... (2.19)% (7.04)%(B)
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA:
Portfolio Turnover Rate................. 235% 82%
Net Assets at End of Period (in
thousands)............................ $23,433 $7,202
Number of Shares Outstanding at End of
Period (in thousands)................. 1,118 574
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(A) Total returns for periods of less than one year are not
annualized.
(B) Annualized
* FROM COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
** Total returns are for the relevant period and do not include
any sales load.
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PORTFOLIO
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INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Navellier Management, Inc. is the Investment Advisor to the Navellier Top 20
Portfolio. Navellier is located at One East Liberty, Third Floor, Reno,
Nevada, 89501.
LOUIS G. NAVELLIER has been the CEO and President of Navellier Management,
Inc. since 1994. He has an aggressive investment style suitable only for
investors willing to accept a little more risk and who can hold stocks
long-term. Mr. Navellier developed a computer model based on an existing
proven model, which identifies attractive stocks to meet the goals of the
Portfolio. He has been advising investors based on his investment technique
since 1987. Mr. Navellier has the final decision making authority on stock
purchases and sales and is ultimately responsible for all decisions
regarding the Portfolio.
DISTRIBUTOR
Navellier Securities Corp. is the Distributor for the Fund and is
responsible for the sale and distribution of shares to individual
shareholders, broker-dealers and investment advisers. Mr. Navellier is 100%
owner of the Distributor.
ACCOUNT POLICIES
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Here are some important details to know before investing in the Portfolio:
HOW WE PRICE SHARES.
Shares are priced at net asset value (NAV). The net asset value is
calculated by adding the values of all securities and other assets of the
Portfolio, subtracting liabilities, and dividing by the number of
outstanding shares.
WHEN SHARES ARE PRICED.
NAV calculations are made once each day, after the close of trading (4:00
p.m. Eastern Time). Shares are not priced on any national holidays or other
days when the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is closed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN STOCK TRADES.
Foreign stock trades may occur on days when the NYSE is closed. As a
result, share values may change when you are unable to buy or sell shares.
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES.
You will be notified of any significant changes to the Portfolio in writing
at least 90 days before the changes take effect.
WHEN STATEMENTS ARE SENT.
We will send you an account statement at least quarterly.
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UNDERSTANDING EARNINGS
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The Portfolio may pay you dividends or distributions. Here are some specifics
about these earnings:
THREE KINDS OF DIVIDENDS.
Dividends paid to you could be:
- Dividends or interest earned by shares of the stocks in the Portfolio;
- Capital gains earned by selling shares of stocks at a profit;
- A return of capital (a repayment of the money you invested).
WHEN DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ARE PAID.
The Portfolio will distribute all of its net investment income and net
realized capital gains (if any) once a year, usually in December.
YOUR CHOICE: SHARES OR CASH.
You may choose to receive dividends or distributions in one of two ways:
- We will automatically reinvest your dividends and distributions in
additional shares of the Portfolio, priced at the net asset value, unless
you ask to be paid in cash. We have the right to alter this policy as long
as we notify you at least 90 days before the record date for a dividend or
distribution; or
- To be paid in cash, you must notify us in writing. Cash payments will be
made by check, mailed to the same address as statements and confirmations,
unless you instruct us otherwise in writing.
WHO RECEIVES A DIVIDEND.
You are entitled to a dividend or distribution if you buy shares before the
close of business (4 p.m. Eastern Time) on the record date (the day the
dividend or distribution is declared). The Portfolio has the right to use
this money until the date of payment to you.
UNDERSTANDING TAXES
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Distributions received in cash or additional shares of the Portfolio may be
subject to federal income tax. The following are general rules concerning the
tax consequences of investing in the Navellier Top 20 Portfolio. Be sure to
consult your tax advisor about the specific tax implications of your
investments.
TAX CONSEQUENCES OF DIVIDENDS.
Your dividends are taxable in the following ways:
- Dividends, short-term capital gain distributions and interest earned by
the Portfolio are taxable to you as ordinary income.
- Capital gain distributions are taxable as capital gains, regardless of how
long you have held the shares. When you sell or exchange shares you will
realize a capital gain or loss, depending on the difference between what
your shares cost you and what you receive for them. A capital gain or loss
will be long-term or short-term, depending on the length of time you held
the shares.
- A return of capital is not taxable to you.
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WHEN DIVIDENDS ARE TAXABLE.
Dividends are taxable in the year they are declared. You could, therefore,
receive a dividend payment in January that is taxable in the previous year
because it was declared in the previous year.
TAX EXCEPTIONS.
Dividends will not be taxable in the year they are paid if the Portfolio is
being held in a tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA.
GAINS AND LOSSES.
If you sell or exchange shares, you will usually receive either a gain or a
loss (based on the difference between what you paid for the shares and the
price at which you sold or exchanged them). These gains and losses may be
subject to federal income tax, are usually treated as capital gains, and
will be either long-term or short-term depending on how long you held the
shares.
REPORTING.
You must report all dividends and redemptions. You may be subject to a 31%
backup withholding, as required by law. (See the bottom of the back side of
our application.) This amount will be credited against your federal income
tax liabilities.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXES.
Dividends may be subject to state and local taxes.
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BE CAREFUL: TIMING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
CAPITAL GAINS AND DIVIDENDS REDUCE THE NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) OF EACH PORTFOLIO
SHARE. BEFORE BUYING SHARES, BE AWARE WHEN DIVIDENDS, INCLUDING CAPITAL GAINS
DISTRIBUTIONS, ARE EXPECTED TO BE PAID. IF THEY ARE PAID SHORTLY AFTER YOU
PURCHASE SHARES, THE VALUE OF YOUR SHARES WILL BE REDUCED AND THE DIVIDEND OR
DISTRIBUTION WILL BE TAXABLE TO YOU, EVEN THOUGH THE ACCOUNT WILL HAVE THE SAME
VALUE BEFORE AND AFTER THE DISTRIBUTION.
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HOW TO BUY, SELL, AND EXCHANGE SHARES
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Here are some general rules to consider:
THREE WAYS TO PLACE ORDERS.
You may place an order with:
- one of our selected broker-dealers.
- the Distributor, Navellier Securities Corp.; or
- the Transfer Agent, Rushmore Trust & Savings, FSB.
CHOOSING A SHARE CLASS
Each Portfolio provides investors with the option of purchasing shares in
the following ways:
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CLASS A SHARES
Offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.95% of the
offering price and subject to a 0.25% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee. Reduced
sales charges apply to purchases of $50,000 or more. Class A shares
purchased at net asset value are subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge where the purchase is for $1 million or more and the shares are sold
within 18 months of when you bought them.
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE
INCLUDING SALES CHARGE
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FRONT-END AMOUNT RETAINED BY
SALES CHARGE DEALERS AS A %
AS A % OF OF OFFERING
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE OFFERING PRICE PRICE
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Less than $50,000....................... 4.95% 4.95%
$50,000 or more but less than
$100,000.............................. 4.50% 4.50%
$100,000 or more but less than
$250,000.............................. 3.50% 3.50%
$250,000 or more but less than
$500,000.............................. 3.00% 3.00%
$500,000 or more but less than $1
million............................... 2.00% 2.00%
$1 million and over..................... 0% 0%
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WAYS TO REDUCE SALES CHARGES FOR CLASS A SHARES
There are three ways you can reduce your front-end sales charges.
1. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PURCHASES YOU'VE ALREADY MADE
Rights of accumulation let you combine the value of all the Class A
shares you already own with your current investment to calculate your
sales charge.
2. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PURCHASES YOU INTEND TO MAKE
By signing a non-binding letter of intent, you can combine investments
you plan to make over a 13-month period to calculate the sales charge
you'll pay on each investment.
3. BUY AS PART OF A GROUP OF INVESTORS:
You can combine your investments with others in a recognized group when
calculating your sales charge. The following is a general list of the
groups Navellier recognizes for this benefit:
- you, your spouse and your children under the age of 21
- a trustee or fiduciary for a single trust, estate or fiduciary
account (including qualifying pension, profit sharing and other
employee benefit trusts)
WAYS TO ELIMINATE SALES CHARGES OR CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES
You may not have to pay front-end sales charges or a contingent deferred
sales charge (CDSC) if you are:
1. an active or retired trustee, director, officer, partner or employee
(including immediate family) of:
- Navellier or Rushmore or of any of its affiliated companies
- any Navellier or Rushmore affiliated investment company
- a dealer that has a sales agreement with the distributor
2. a trustee or custodian of any qualified retirement plan or IRA
established for the benefit of anyone in the point above.
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3. a dealer, broker or registered investment adviser who has entered into an
agreement with the distributor providing for the use of shares of the funds
in particular investment products such as "wrap account" or other similar
managed accounts for the benefit of your clients.
CLASS B SHARES
Offered at net asset value without an initial sales charge, but subject to
an annual 1.00% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a contingent deferred sales
charge that declines from 5% to zero on certain redemptions made within
seven years of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert into Class A
shares (which have lower ongoing expenses) eight years after purchase.
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE
Net asset value per share without any sales charge at the time of purchase.
CLASS C SHARES
Offered at net asset value without an initial sales charge, but subject to
an annual 1.00% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a 1% contingent deferred
sales charge on redemptions made within one year of purchase. Class C shares
do not convert into another class.
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE
Net asset value per share without any sales charge at the time of purchase.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE - ALL CLASSES
We deduct a CDSC from the proceeds when you sell shares as indicated below.
A CDSC is charged on the current market value of the shares, or on the price
you paid for them, whichever is less. You aren't charged a CDSC on shares
you acquired by reinvesting your dividends, or on amounts representing
appreciation.
When you ask us to sell shares, we will sell those that are exempt from the
CDSC first, and then sell the shares you have held the longest. This helps
keep your CDSC as low as possible.
CLASS A SHARES
There is generally no CDSC on Class A shares, except as set forth below,
for purchases of $1 million or more, when you sell them within 18 months of
when you bought them.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YOUR INVESTMENT CDSC ON SHARES BEING SOLD
<S> <C>
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First $1,000,000 to $2,499,999.......... 1.00%
$2,500,000 to $4,999,999................ 0.50%
$5,000,000 and over..................... 0.25%
</TABLE>
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS AFTER YOU BOUGHT THE SHARES CLASS B CHARGE CLASS C CHARGE
<S> <C> <C>
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1st year................................ 5.0% 1.0%
2nd year................................ 4.0% --
3rd year................................ 4.0% --
4th year................................ 3.0% --
5th year................................ 2.0% --
6th year................................ 1.0% --
7th year................................ -- --
</TABLE>
WHEN THE CDSC WILL BE WAIVED
We will waive the CDSC for Class B and Class C shares if:
- the shareholder dies or becomes disabled and the shares are redeemed
within one (1) year of the shareholder's death or disability
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- you're selling shares of a retirement plan and you are over 70 1/2 years
old
- you're exchanging Class B or Class C shares for the same class of shares
of another Navellier Millennium Funds portfolio
- you fall into any of the waiver categories listed above under "Ways to
Reduce Sales Charges For Class A Shares" or "Ways to Eliminate Sales
Charges or Contingent Deferred Sales Charges"
The rate of the contingent deferred sales charge is determined by the length
of the period of ownership. Investments are tracked on a monthly basis. In
the event no specific order is requested when redeeming shares subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge, the redemption will be made first from
shares representing appreciation, then from reinvested dividends and then
from the earliest purchase of shares. The Distributor receives any
contingent deferred sales charge directly.
When placing orders, investors must specify whether the order is for Class
A, Class B or Class C shares. Each class of shares represents interests in
the same portfolio of investments of the Fund.
The decision as to which class to choose depends on a number of factors,
including the amount and intended length of the investment. Investors that
qualify for reduced sales charges might consider Class A shares. Investors
who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge and who plan to hold their
investment for more than six years might consider Class B shares. Investors
who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge but who plan to redeem their
shares within six years might consider Class C shares. For more information
about the three sales arrangements, consult your financial representative.
Be aware that financial services firms may receive different compensation
depending upon which class of shares they sell.
CONVERSION FEATURE - CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares of the Portfolio will automatically convert to Class A
shares of the same Portfolio eight years after issuance on the basis of the
relative net asset value per share. Shares purchased through the
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions paid with respect to
Class B shares in a shareholder's fund account will be converted to Class A
shares on a pro-rata basis.
RULE 12b-1 PLAN
The Fund has adopted a plan under Rule 12b-1 that provides for fees payable
as an expense of each of the Class A, Class B and Class C shares that are
used by the transfer agent to pay for distribution and other services
provided to shareholders of those classes. Seventy-five percent (75%) of
the 12b-1 fee shall be paid for distribution activities and Twenty-five
percent (25%) for shareholder services. Because 12b-1 fees are paid out of
fund assets on an ongoing basis, they will, over time, increase the cost of
investment and may cost more than other types of sales charges. Long-term
shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the maximum
initial sales charges permitted by the National Association of Securities
Dealers. Investors may also be charged a transaction fee if they effect
transactions in Fund shares through a broker or agent.
PURCHASE MINIMUMS
You may buy the Navellier Millennium Funds for:
- an initial amount of at least $2,000 per Portfolio (at least $500 per
Portfolio for an IRA or other tax qualified retirement plan); and,
- additional investments of at least $100 per Portfolio.
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MINIMUM ACCOUNT BALANCES
Accounts of less than $2,000 per Portfolio ($500 per Portfolio for IRAs)
are expensive to maintain. Therefore, if you sell an amount of shares that
brings your account balance below the minimum, we may ask you to add to the
account to raise it above the minimum. If, 30 days later, the balance is
still below the minimum, we have the right to sell the shares and close the
account without your consent. (We will not close accounts if the balance
falls because of market fluctuations.)
PRICING.
You receive the next NAV calculated after your properly completed order is
received.
DIVIDENDS.
You will be credited with dividends for shares on the day you purchase
them, but you will not be credited with dividends for shares on the day you
sell them.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR MONEY.
You may instruct us to deposit the proceeds of a sale into your Rushmore
money market account, or to mail the proceeds. Normally, we will mail your
check within seven days of the redemption. If you sell all your shares, you
will receive an amount equal to the total value of the shares plus all
declared but unpaid dividends. If you buy shares by check and sell them
within the next 15 days, we may delay paying you until after the 15th day
from the purchase date or until the check clears, whichever occurs first.
You can avoid this delay if you wire money to buy shares.
RESTRICTIONS ON PHONE ORDERS.
You may only sell by phone if you have requested telephone redemption
privileges on your original application. Shares held in an IRA may not be
redeemed by phone. Furthermore, you must wait to sell shares by phone for
at least 30 days after notifying Rushmore Trust & Savings of a change of
address.
CHANGING THE TERMS.
We can change any of the methods of buying or selling after giving you 30
days written notice.
EXCHANGING SHARES
You may instruct us to exchange shares in one Portfolio for shares of the
same class in another Portfolio (unless your state doesn't allow
exchanges). We will do this by selling the shares in one Portfolio and
buying shares in another. There are certain limitations:
- The amount must be at least $2,000 ($500 for IRAs) if you're exchanging
into a Portfolio for the first time; or $100 if you have already bought
shares in that Portfolio.
- You may make only one exchange within any 30-day period.
- You may make up to 10 exchanges per year; after the fifth one, there will
be a $5 fee per exchange.
- You will continue to be subject to the same CDSC to which your exchanged
shares were subject when they were exchanged.
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BUYING SHARES
BY MAIL
FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. Complete an application naming the Portfolio or
Portfolios in which you are investing and how much money is to be invested
in each.
WRITE A CHECK. Make the check payable to "The Navellier Millennium Funds."
SEND THE CHECK AND APPLICATION. Mail the check and application to:
The Navellier Millennium Funds
c/o Rushmore Trust and Savings, FSB
4922 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Once your check and properly completed application are received, your shares
will be bought at the next determined NAV. For example, if we receive your
check after 4 p.m. Eastern time, the purchase will be made based on the
shares' NAV of the next trading day. If additional information is required,
your application will be considered incomplete until we have received it.
PLEASE NOTE: No foreign checks are accepted.
BY WIRE
CALL YOUR BANK. Tell your bank to send wiring instructions including:
- the Portfolio or Portfolios in which you are investing, and how much is to
be invested in each;
- your Navellier account number;
- the order number (if available);
- your name.
GIVE THE BANK WIRING INSTRUCTIONS. Send the wire transfer to:
Rushmore Trust Federal Savings Bank
Bethesda, MD
Routing number 0550 71084
For account of: The Navellier Millennium Funds
Account number: 029385770
FOLLOW UP WITH A PHONE CALL. You must follow up the wire with a phone call
to us at 1-800-622-1386 or 1-301-657-1510 and tell us the amount you wired
and the bank sending the wire.
PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for any wiring charges from your bank. If
we purchase shares based on your wiring instructions and have to cancel the
purchase because your wire is not received, you may be liable for any loss
the Portfolio may incur.
BY AUTOMATIC PLAN
MAKE MONTHLY PURCHASES. You may make automatic monthly purchases of
Portfolio shares directly from your bank account. Simply complete the
automatic monthly withdrawal application authorizing your bank to transfer
money from your checking account to Rushmore Savings and Trust. This is a
free service, and you may discontinue it at any time.
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SELLING OR EXCHANGING SHARES
BY MAIL
SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Send a written request including the:
- name of the Portfolio;
- account name and number;
- exact names of each registered account owner;
- number or dollar amount of shares to be sold (or that all shares are to be
sold). If the shares are subject to a CDSC, a portion of the sale proceeds
will be deducted to pay the CDSC.
The mailing address is:
The Navellier Millennium Funds
c/o Rushmore Trust & Savings, FSB
4922 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
BY PHONE
MAKE A PHONE CALL. Call Rushmore Trust & Savings at 1-800-622-1386 by
4 p.m. Eastern Time to have your shares sold that day.
HAVE YOUR INFORMATION READY. Provide the proper personal identification
information requested of you. We reserve the right to refuse the order if we
cannot reasonably confirm the authenticity of the instructions.
BY AUTOMATIC PLAN
MAKE REGULAR WITHDRAWALS. If you have a total of $25,000 or more invested in
The Navellier Millennium Funds, you may instruct us to make monthly,
quarterly, or annual payments of any amount above $1,000 to anyone you name.
Sales may be subject to a CDSC. Contact us to arrange this service.
BUYING OR SELLING THROUGH SELECTED BROKER-DEALERS
You may buy or sell shares through selected broker-dealers. The shares will
be bought at the next determined NAV after receiving the order. If you think
an order should have been delivered to us before 4 p.m. Eastern time but it
was not, you must resolve the issue directly with your broker-dealer. The
broker-dealer is responsible for sending your order in promptly.
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HOW DEALERS ARE COMPENSATED
Dealers are paid in two ways for selling shares of Navellier funds:
THEY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU BUY SHARES
The amount of commission depends on the amount you invest and the share
class you buy. Sales commissions are detailed in the chart below.
* CLASS A INVESTMENTS (% OF OFFERING PRICE)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMISSION AMOUNT
RECEIVED BY DEALERS OUT PAID BY THE
OF SALES CHARGES YOU PAY DISTRIBUTOR
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than $50,000....................... 4.95% --
$50,000 or more but less than
$100,000.............................. 4.50% --
$100,000 or more but less than
$250,000.............................. 3.50% --
$250,000 or more but less than
$500,000.............................. 3.00% --
$500,000 or more but less than $1
million............................... 2.00% --
$1,000,000 to $2,499,999................ -- 1.00%
$2,500,000 to $4,999,999................ -- 0.50%
$5,000,000 and over..................... -- 0.25%
</TABLE>
* CLASS B INVESTMENTS
Receive 4% of the sale price from the Distributor at the time of the sale
consisting of 3.75% from the initial sales charge and 0.25% as an advance
payment of the first year's 12b-1 fee allocable to shareholder services. In
the second year and each year thereafter that the shares are held, the
dealer receives an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.25% payable periodically commencing
on the first day of the 2nd month of the year.
* CLASS C INVESTMENTS
Receive 1% of the sale price from the Distributor.
THEY ARE PAID A FEE BY THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR SERVICING YOUR ACCOUNT
They receive a service fee depending on the average net asset value of the
class of shares their clients hold in Navellier funds. These fees are paid
from the 12b-1 fee deducted from each fund class. In addition to covering
the cost of commissions and service fees, the 12b-1 fee is used to pay for
other expenses such as sales literature, prospectus printing and
distribution and compensation to the distributor and its wholesalers.
You'll find the 12b-1 fees listed elsewhere in this prospectus.
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YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE.
MOST COMPUTER SYSTEMS TODAY RECOGNIZE ONLY TWO DIGIT DATES (E.G. 99 INSTEAD OF
1999). THESE SAME SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PROPER CHANGES WILL RECOGNIZE 00 AS THE
YEAR 1900. WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A DETAILED PLAN TO CORRECT POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SITUATION. WE ALSO HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN. THE OBJECTIVE
OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN IS TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED BUSINESS SERVICES FOR
NAVELLIER'S ADVISORY CLIENTS, INCLUDING THE FUND, DURING PERIODS WHERE THE
POTENTIAL FOR UNPREDICTABLE BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS IS HIGH. ALTHOUGH WE CANNOT
MAKE ANY GUARANTEES, WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT OUR SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE DISRUPTED.
ALTHOUGH WE HAVE ASSURANCES FROM OUR VENDORS THAT THEY WILL ALSO ADAPT THEIR
SYSTEMS IN TIME, WE CAN PROVIDE NO GUARANTEES. WE ALSO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE
SYSTEMS OF THE COMPANIES IN WHICH WE INVEST, PARTICULARLY FOREIGN COMPANIES AND
FOREIGN MARKETS WHICH MAY NOT BE AS PREPARED AS U.S. COMPANIES AND MARKETS. YEAR
2000 PROBLEMS AT ANY COMPANY OR MARKET IN WHICH WE INVEST MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE
IMPACT ON THE VALUE OF THE PORTFOLIO.
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NEED TO KNOW MORE?
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THE NAVELLIER MILLENNIUM FUNDS
Additional information is available free of charge in the Annual/Semi-Annual
Report and the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). In our Annual
Report, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment
strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the
past fiscal year. The SAI is incorporated by reference (legally considered
part of this document). Documents will be sent within three business days of
receipt of request.
The Navellier Millennium Funds
c/o Navellier Securities Corp.
One East Liberty, Third Floor
Reno, Nevada 89501
1-800-887-8670
Internet address: http://www.navelliertop20.com
The Fund and its investment advisor and principal underwriter have adopted
codes of ethics which prohibit Fund personnel from investing in securities
that may be purchased or held by the Fund.
Information about the Fund (including the SAI and codes of ethics) can be
reviewed and copied at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling the Commission at 1-202-942-8090. Reports and other
information about the Fund including information about the codes of ethics
are available on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's internet site at
http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, after paying
a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address:
[email protected], or by writing the Commission's Public Reference Section,
Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.
SEC File Number - 811-08995
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