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IVY FUND
IVY EMERGING GROWTH FUND
Supplement Dated January 1, 1996
to Prospectus Dated April 30, 1995
The ninth sentence of the first paragraph under "Organization of the Fund" on
page 6 is modified as follows:
Each class of shares has a different 12b-1 distribution policy and bears
different distribution fees.
The last sentence of the paragraph under "Transfer Agent" on page 7 is replaced
in its entirety as follows:
The Fund also pays MIISC a fee of $4.36 for each account that is closed and
reimburses MIISC monthly for out-of-pocket expenses. Certain Broker/Dealers that
maintain shareholder accounts with the Fund through an omnibus account provide
transfer agent and other shareholder-related services that would otherwise be
provided by MIISC if the individual accounts that comprise the omnibus account
were opened by their beneficial owners directly. As compensation for these
services, MIISC pays the Broker/Dealer a similar open account fee for each
account within the omnibus account, or a fixed rate (e.g., .10%) based on the
average daily net asset value of the omnibus account (or a combination thereof).
The second paragraph under "Dividends and Taxes" on page 8 is deleted in its
entirety.
The first sentence of the third paragraph under "Dividends and Taxes" on page 8
is modified as follows:
The Fund intends to make a distribution for each fiscal year of any net
investment income and net realized short-term capital gain, as well as any net
long-term capital gain realized during the year.
The second and third paragraphs under "Purchases of Class A Shares at Net Asset
Value" on page 12 are replaced in their entirety as follows:
Officers and Trustees of the Trust (and their relatives) and IMI, MIMI,
Mackenzie Financial Corporation (of which MIMI is a subsidiary) and their
officers, directors, employees and retired employees, and legal counsel and
independent accountants (and their relatives) may buy Class A shares of the
Fund without an initial sales charge or a contingent deferred sales charge.
Directors, officers, partners, registered representatives, employees and
retired employees (and their relatives) of dealers having a sales agreement
with MIFDI, or trustees or custodians of any qualified retirement plan
established for the benefit of a person enumerated above, may buy Class A
shares of
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IVY FUNDS
Via Mizner Financial Plaza
700 S. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
1-800-456-5111
IEGF-16-196
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the Fund without an initial sales charge or a contingent deferred sales charge.
In addition, certain investment advisers and financial planners who charge a
management, consulting or other fee for their services and who place trades for
their own accounts and the accounts of their clients may purchase Class A
shares of the Fund without an initial sales charge or a contingent deferred
sales charge provided such purchases are placed through a broker or agent who
maintains an omnibus account with the Fund. Also, clients of these advisers
and planners may make purchases under the same conditions if the purchases are
through the master account of such adviser or planner on the books of such
broker or agent. THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO ASSETS OF RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLANS AND TRUSTS USED TO FUND THOSE PLANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THOSE DEFINED IN SECTION 401(A), 403(B) OR 457 OF THE CODE AND
"RABBI TRUSTS" WHOSE ASSETS ARE USED TO PURCHASE SHARES OF THE FUND THROUGH THE
AFOREMENTIONED CHANNELS.
The following disclosure, which is a new section of the Prospectus, is added to
page 13, immediately before the section titled "How to Redeem Shares."
ARRANGEMENTS WITH BROKER/DEALERS AND OTHERS
MIFDI may, at its own expense, pay concessions in addition to those described
above to dealers which satisfy certain criteria established from time to time
by MIFDI. These conditions relate to increasing sales of shares of the Fund
over specified periods and to certain other factors. These payments may,
depending on the dealer's satisfaction of the required conditions, be periodic
and may be up to (i) 0.25% of the value of Fund shares sold by such dealer
during a particular period, and (ii) 0.10% of the value of Fund shares held by
the dealer's customers for more than one year, calculated on an annual basis.
IVY FUNDS
Via Mizner Financial Plaza
700 S. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
1-800-456-5111
IEGF-16-196
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APRIL 30, 1995 (LOGO IVY FUNDS)
IVY
EMERGING
GROWTH
FUND
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PROSPECTUS
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Ivy Management, Inc.
Via Mizner Financial
Plaza
700 South Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
1-800-456-5111
[PICTURE CASTLE KEEP -
THROUGH THE CENTURIES, THE CASTLE KEEP HAS BEEN A SOURCE OF LONG-RANGE
VISION AND STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE.]
Ivy Fund (the "Trust") is a registered investment company currently
consisting of thirteen separate portfolios. One portfolio of the Trust, Ivy
Emerging Growth Fund (the "Fund"), is described in this Prospectus.
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund
that a prospective investor should know before investing and should be read
carefully and retained for future reference. Additional information about the
Fund is contained in the Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") for the
Fund, which is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. The SAI, dated
April 30, 1995 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") and is available upon request and without charge from the Trust at the
Distributor's address and telephone number provided below.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED
UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Schedule of Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expense Data Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Fund's Financial Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Investment Objectives and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Risk Factors and Investment Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Organization of the Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Investment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fund Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transfer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Portfolio Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alternative Purchase Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Factors to Consider in Choosing an Alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dividends and Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How to Buy Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How Your Purchase Price is Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How the Fund Values Its Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initial Sales Charge Alternative - Class A Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge - Class A Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Qualifying for a Reduced Sales Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rights of Accumulation (ROA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Letter of Intent (LOI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Purchases of Class A Shares at Net Asset Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Alternative - Class B Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conversion of Class B Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to Redeem Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Minimum Account Balance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Signature Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Choosing a Distribution Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tax Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exchange Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reinvestment Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Systematic Withdrawal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Investment Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Consolidated Account Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Retirement Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS TRANSFER AGENT INVESTMENT
John S. Anderegg, Jr. Michael G. Landry, President Mackenzie Ivy Investor MANAGER
Paul H. Broyhill Keith J. Carlson, Vice President Services Corp. Ivy Management, Inc.
Frank W. DeFriece, Jr. C. William Ferris, P.O. Box 3022 Boca Raton, FL
Michael G. Landry Secretary/Treasurer Boca Raton, FL
Michael R. Peers Michael R. Peers, Chairman 33431-0922 DISTRIBUTOR
Joseph G. Rosenthal 1-800-777-6472 Mackenzie Ivy Funds
Richard N. Silverman CUSTODIAN Distribution, Inc.
J. Brendan Swan Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. AUDITORS Via Mizner Financial Plaza
Boston, MA Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. 700 South Federal Highway
LEGAL COUNSEL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Boca Raton, FL 33432
Dechert Price & Rhoads 1-800-456-5111
Boston, MA
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
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Maximum sales load imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price at time of purchase)............................. 5.75%* None
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a percentage of
original purchase price)........................................ None** 5.00%***
The Fund has no sales load on reinvested dividends, no redemption
fees and no exchange fees.......................................
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* Class A shares of the Fund may be purchased under a variety of plans that
provide for the reduction or elimination of the sales charge.
** A contingent deferred sales charge may apply to the redemption of Class A
shares that are purchased without an initial sales charge. See "Purchases of
Class A Shares at Net Asset Value" and "Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge -- Class A Shares."
*** The maximum contingent deferred sales charge on Class B shares applies to
redemptions during the first year after purchase. The charge declines to 4%
during the second year; 3% during the third and fourth years; 2% during the
fifth year; 1% during the sixth year; and 0% in the seventh year and
thereafter.
EXPENSE DATA TABLE
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (as a percentage of average daily
net assets)
Management Fees After Expense Reimbursements(1)................. 0.83% 0.83%
12b-1 Service/Distribution Fees................................. 0.25% 1.00%(2)
Other Expenses.................................................. 1.12% 1.12%
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Total Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Reimbursements(3)... 2.20% 2.95%(4)
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(1) Management Fees reflect expense reimbursement (see note (3) below). Without
the expense reimbursement, Management Fees for both Class A and Class B
would have been 0.85%.
(2) Long-term investors may, as a result of the Fund's 12b-1 Fees, pay more than
the economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by
the Rules of Fair Practice of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.
(3) Ivy Management, Inc. ("IMI") currently limits the Fund's Total Fund
Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1 fees, brokerage commissions,
interest, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary
expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets,
as described in this Prospectus under "Organization of the Fund." Without
expense reimbursements, Total Fund Operating Expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees)
for both Class A and Class B would have been 1.97%.
(4) Total Fund Operating Expenses for Class B shares of the Fund are higher than
such expenses for other mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
EXAMPLE
CLASS A SHARES
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment in the Fund,
assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2) redemption at the end of each time period:
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$79 $ 122 $ 169 $296
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These figures assume that the current voluntary expense limitation is in
place for each of the time periods indicated. IMI, as investment adviser, has
reserved the right to terminate or revise this expense limitation at any time,
which may affect the results in years one, three, five and ten in the preceding
Example. If the voluntary expense limitation is terminated, the Class A expenses
for the one, three, five and ten year periods are estimated to be $79, $123,
$170 and $298, respectively.
(1) Assumes deduction of the maximum 5.75% initial sales charge at the time of
purchase and no deduction of a contingent deferred sales charge at the time
of redemption.
EXAMPLE (1 OF 2)
CLASS B SHARES
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment in the Fund,
assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2) redemption at the end of each time period:
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1 YEAR(1) 3 YEARS(2) 5 YEARS(3) 10 YEARS(4)
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$80 $121 $175 $ 309
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EXAMPLE (2 OF 2)
CLASS B SHARES
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment in the Fund,
assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2) no redemption:
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1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS(4)
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$ 30 $91 $ 155 $ 309
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These figures assume that the current voluntary expense limitation is in
place for each of the time periods indicated. IMI, as investment adviser, has
reserved the right to terminate or revise this voluntary expense limitation at
any time, which may affect the results in years one, three, five and ten in the
preceding Examples. If the voluntary expense limitation for the Fund is
terminated, the Class B expenses for the one, three, five and ten year periods
are estimated to be $80, $122, $176 and $311, respectively, in Example 1 and
$30, $92, $156 and $311, respectively, in Example 2.
(1) Assumes deduction of a 5% contingent deferred sales charge at the time
of redemption.
(2) Assumes deduction of a 3% contingent deferred sales charge at the time
of redemption.
(3) Assumes deduction of a 2% contingent deferred sales charge at the time
of redemption.
(4) Ten-year figures assume conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares
at the end of the eighth year and, therefore, reflect Class A expenses for years
nine and ten.
The purpose of the foregoing tables is to provide an investor with an
understanding of the various costs and expenses that an investor in the Fund
will bear, directly or indirectly. The Examples assume reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions and that the percentage amounts under "Total Fund
Operating Expenses After Expense Reimbursements" remain the same each year. The
assumed annual return of 5% is required by applicable law to be applied by all
investment companies and is used for illustrative purposes only. This assumption
is not a projection of future performance. The actual expenses for the Fund may
be higher or lower than the estimates given.
Except as set forth below, the percentages expressing annual fund operating
expenses are based on amounts incurred by the Fund during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994. The information in the table does not reflect the charge of
$10.00 per transaction if a shareholder makes a request to have redemption
proceeds wired to his/her bank account. For a more detailed discussion of the
Fund's fees and expenses, see the following sections of the Prospectus:
"Organization of the Fund," "Initial Sales Charge Alternative -- Class A
Shares," "Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Alternative -- Class B Shares " and
"How to Buy Shares," and the following section of the SAI: "Investment Advisory
and Other Services."
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THE FUND'S FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following information through December 31, 1994 has been audited by
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent accountants. The report of Coopers &
Lybrand L.L.P. on the Fund's financial statements appears in the Fund's 1994
Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference into the Fund's SAI. The
Annual Report contains further information about and management's discussion of,
the Fund's performance, and is available to shareholders upon request and
without charge. The information presented below should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and notes thereto.
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CLASS A
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FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE MARCH 3, 1993
YEAR ENDED (COMMENCEMENT)
DECEMBER 31, TO DECEMBER 31,
1994 1993
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Net asset value, beginning of period.............................. $ 17.93 $ 10.00
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Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment loss(a)........................................... (.24) (.07)
Net gain on investments (both realized and unrealized)........... .82 8.29
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Total from investment operations............................ .58 8.22
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Less distributions:
Distributions from net capital gain.............................. -- .29
Return of capital paid-in........................................ .13 --
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Total distributions......................................... .13 .29
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Net asset value, end of period.................................... $ 18.38 $ 17.93
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Total return(%)................................................... 3.29(b) 45.33(c)
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................... $ 21,493 $14,212
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets:
With expense reimbursements(%)................................... 2.20 1.93(d)
Without expense reimbursements(%)................................ 2.22 2.33(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average daily net assets(%)....... (1.72) (1.30)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)........................................ 67 41(d)
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FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE MARCH 3, 1993
YEAR ENDED (COMMENCEMENT)
DECEMBER 31, TO DECEMBER 31,
1994 1993
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Net asset value, beginning of period.............................. $ 17.93 $ 18.21
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Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment loss(a)........................................... (.29) (.04)
Net gain on investments (both realized and unrealized)........... .74 .03
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Total from investment operations............................ .45 (.01)
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Less distributions:
Distributions from net capital gain............................... -- .27
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Total distributions......................................... -- .27
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Net asset value, end of period.................................... $ 18.38 $ 17.93
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Total return(%)................................................... 2.51(b) .05(e)
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................... $ 5,015 $ 1,216
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets:
With expense reimbursements (%).................................. 2.95 2.68(d)
Without expense reimbursements (%)............................... 2.97 3.08(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average daily net assets (%)...... (2.47) (2.05)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate (%)....................................... 67 41(d)
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(a) Net investment loss is net of expenses reimbursed by IMI.
(b) Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
(c) Total return represents aggregate total return since April 30, 1993 and does
not reflect a sales charge.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales
charge.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Fund's principal investment objective is long-term capital growth
primarily through investment in equity securities. Consideration of current
income is secondary to this principal objective.
The Fund invests primarily in common stocks, and securities with common
stock characteristics, of small and medium-sized companies (i.e., companies with
a market capitalization of less than $1 billion), both domestic and foreign, in
the early stages of their life cycle, which IMI believes has the potential to
become major enterprises. Investments in such companies may offer greater
opportunities for growth of capital than larger, more established companies, but
also may involve certain special risks. As a result, the Fund may be an
appropriate investment only for investors who understand and are financially
able to accept greater risks. Emerging growth companies often have limited
product lines, markets and financial resources, and may be dependent upon one or
a few key people for management. The securities of such companies may be subject
to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more
established companies or the market averages in general. Although the Fund will
invest primarily in common stocks, it may, to a limited extent, invest in other
securities, such as convertible debentures and convertible preferred stocks.
The Fund's primary approach is to seek what IMI believes to be unusually
attractive growth investments on an individual company basis. The Fund may
invest in securities that have above average volatility of price movement.
Because prices of common stocks and other securities fluctuate, the value of an
investment in the Fund will vary based upon the Fund's investment performance.
The Fund attempts to reduce overall exposure to risk from declines in securities
prices by spreading its investments over many different companies in a variety
of industries.
IMI generally selects equities that are usually traded in sufficient volume
to provide liquidity. Domestic equities selected for the portfolio are usually
traded on the New York Stock Exchange or the American Stock Exchange or in the
over-the-counter markets. Foreign securities in the portfolio are generally
listed on principal overseas exchanges.
IMI monitors returns on domestic and international equity securities and
fixed income securities, as well as the performance of industry sectors.
Although it is generally not the Fund's policy to invest or trade for short-term
profits, the Trust may dispose of a portfolio security whenever IMI is of the
opinion that the security no longer has an appropriate appreciation potential or
when another security appears to offer relatively greater appreciation
potential. Portfolio changes are made without regard to the length of time that
a security has been held, or to whether a sale would result in a profit or loss.
The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in restricted securities
(i.e., securities that cannot be sold to the public without registration under
the Securities Act of 1933 or the availability of an exemption from
registration, such as Rules 144 or 144A) and other illiquid securities. The Fund
will not invest more than 5% of its net assets (calculated at market value at
the time of each investment) in restricted securities.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets (calculated at market value at
the time of each investment) in foreign equity securities. See "Foreign
Securities." The Fund's investments in foreign securities will be primarily in
securities principally traded in European, Pacific Basin and Latin American
markets. IMI evaluates the economic strength of a country, including its
resources, markets and growth rate. In addition, it examines the political
climate of a country as to its stability and business policies. IMI then
assesses the strength of the country's currency and considers foreign exchange
issues in general. It aims for diversification not only among countries, but
also among industries, in order to enable shareholders to participate in markets
that do not necessarily move in concert with U.S. markets. IMI seeks to identify
rapidly expanding foreign economies, and then searches out growing industries
and corporations, focusing on companies with established records. Individual
securities are selected based on value indicators, such as a low price-earnings
ratio, and are reviewed for fundamental financial strength. Companies in which
investments are made will generally have at least $100 million in capitalization
and a solid history of operations.
Under normal conditions, investments are made in a variety of economic
sectors, industry segments and individual securities to reduce the effects of
price volatility in any one area. The Fund does not engage in aggressive market
timing techniques.
It is anticipated that at least 65% of the total asset value of the Fund's
portfolio will be represented principally by common stocks and securities
convertible into common stocks. However, when economic or market conditions
appear to make it desirable to do so, the Fund may invest part or all of its
portfolio in debt securities, preferred stocks, warrants, or cash or cash
equivalents including, but not limited to, bank obligations (including
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances), commercial paper, short-term
notes and repurchase agreements. Such conditions may exist, for example, when
prevailing conditions appear to warrant the temporary taking of a more defensive
or conservative position or when based upon relative values at a particular
time, securities other than common stocks offer a better opportunity for capital
growth.
Debt securities purchased by the Fund may include obligations of the U.S.
Government, its agencies and instrumentalities and other investment-grade
obligations. Investment-grade obligations are those rated Baa or higher by
Moody's or BBB or higher by S&P and unrated obligations judged to be of
comparable quality by IMI.
The Fund's investment objectives are fundamental and may not be changed
without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Fund.
The Trustees may make non-material changes in the Fund's objectives without
shareholder approval. Except for the Fund's investment objectives and those
investment restrictions specifically identified as fundamental, all investment
policies and practices described in this Prospectus and in the SAI are
non-fundamental and, therefore, may be changed by the Trustees without
shareholder approval. There can be no assurance that the Fund's objectives will
be met. The different types of securities and investment techniques used by the
Fund involve varying degrees of risk. For information about the particular risks
associated with each type of investment, see "Risk Factors and Investment
Techniques," below, and the SAI.
RISK FACTORS AND INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
The following discussion describes in greater detail the different types of
securities and investment techniques used by the Fund, as well as the risks
associated with such securities and techniques.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES: The Fund may invest in U.S. Government
securities. U.S. Government securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the
U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Securities guaranteed by the
U.S. Government include: (1) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury (such
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as Treasury bills, notes, and bonds) and (2) Federal agency obligations
guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Treasury (such as GNMA
certificates, which are mortgage-backed securities). When such securities are
held to maturity, the payment of principal and interest is unconditionally
guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and thus they are of the highest possible
credit quality. U.S. Government securities that are not held to maturity are
subject to variations in market value caused by fluctuations in interest rates.
Mortgage-backed securities are securities representing part ownership of a
pool of mortgage loans. Although the mortgage loans in the pool will have
maturities of up to 30 years, the actual average life of the loans typically
will be substantially less because the mortgages will be subject to principal
amortization and may be prepaid prior to maturity. In periods of falling
interest rates, the rate of prepayment tends to increase, thereby shortening the
actual average life of the security. Conversely, rising interest rates tend to
decrease the rate of prepayment, thereby lengthening the security's actual
average life. Since it is not possible to predict accurately the average life of
a particular pool, and because prepayments are reinvested at current rates, the
market value of mortgage-backed securities may decline during periods of
declining interest rates.
INVESTMENT-GRADE CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES: The Fund may invest in
corporate bonds rated Baa or higher by Moody's or BBB or higher by S&P. Bonds
rated Baa by Moody's or BBB by S&P are considered medium grade obligations. Such
bonds have adequate asset coverage and normally are protected by satisfactory
earnings, but lack outstanding investment characteristics and have speculative
characteristics as well.
BANKING INDUSTRY AND SAVINGS AND LOAN OBLIGATIONS: The Fund may invest in
bank obligations, which may include certificates of deposit, bankers'
acceptances, and other short-term debt obligations. Investments in certificates
of deposit and bankers' acceptances are limited to obligations of (i) banks
having total assets in excess of $1 billion, and (ii) other banks if the
principal amount of such obligation (currently $100,000) is fully insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Investments in certificates of
deposit of savings associations are limited to obligations of federally or state
chartered institutions that have total assets in excess of $1 billion and whose
deposits are insured by the FDIC.
WARRANTS: The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number
of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the
warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss
than an equivalent investment in the underlying security, and are considered
speculative investments. For example, if a warrant were not exercised by the
date of its expiration, the Fund would lose its entire investment. The Fund's
investments in warrants will not exceed 5% of the value of its net assets
(calculated at market value at the time of each investment).
COMMERCIAL PAPER: Commercial paper represents short-term unsecured
promissory notes issued in bearer form by bank holding companies, corporations
and finance companies. Investments in commercial paper are limited to
obligations rated Prime 1 by Moody's or A-1 by S&P or, if not rated by Moody's
or S&P, issued by companies having an outstanding debt issue currently rated Aaa
or Aa by Moody's or AAA or AA by S&P.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS: Repurchase agreements are agreements under which the
Fund buys a money market instrument and obtains a simultaneous commitment from
the seller to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and at an
agreed-upon yield. The Fund will not enter into a repurchase agreement with more
than seven days to maturity if, as a result, more than 10% of the Fund's net
assets (calculated at market value at the time of each investment) would be
invested in illiquid securities including such repurchase agreements. The Fund
may enter into repurchase agreements with banks or broker-dealers deemed to be
creditworthy by IMI under guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees. In the
unlikely event of failure of the executing bank or broker-dealer, the Fund could
experience some delay in obtaining direct ownership of the underlying collateral
and might incur a loss if the value of the security should decline, as well as
costs in disposing of the security.
OPTIONS AND FUTURES TRANSACTIONS: The Fund may engage in transactions in
options on securities and stock indices in accordance with its stated investment
objectives and policies. A put option is a short-term contract that gives the
purchaser of the option, in return for a premium, the right to sell the
underlying security or other instrument to the seller of the option at a
specified price during the term of the option. A call option is a short-term
contract that gives the purchaser of the option, in return for a premium, the
right to buy the underlying security or other instrument from the seller of the
option at a specified price during the term of the option. An option on a stock
index gives the purchaser of the option, in return for a premium, the right to
receive from the seller cash equal to the difference between the closing price
of the index and the exercise price of the option. To hedge all or a portion of
its portfolio investments, the Fund may also purchase and sell put and call
options on securities indices in standardized contracts traded on national
exchanges, boards of trade or similar entities traded in the over-the-counter
markets or quoted on NASDAQ. When the Fund writes a put or call option, the Fund
will segregate assets, such as cash, U.S. Government securities or other
high-grade debt securities, or "cover" its position in accordance with the 1940
Act. The Fund will not write puts with respect to more than 10% of its net
assets (calculated at market value at the time of the transaction). The Fund
will not write any call options if as a result the Fund would have more than 25%
of its net assets (calculated at market value at the time of the transaction)
subject to being purchased upon the exercise of calls. The Fund may purchase
options provided the aggregate premium paid for all options held will not exceed
5% of its net assets (calculated at market value at the time of purchase).
A stock index futures contract is an agreement to take or make delivery of
an amount of cash based on the difference between the value of the index at the
beginning and at the end of the contract period. See "Investment Objectives and
Policies -- Stock Index Futures Contracts" in the SAI.
When the Fund enters into a futures contract, it must make an initial
deposit, known as an "initial margin," as a partial guarantee of its performance
under the contract. As the value of the security or index fluctuates, either
party to the contract is required to make additional margin payments, known as
"variation margin," to cover any additional obligation it may have under the
contract. An option on a securities index gives the purchaser of the option, in
return for the premium paid, the right to receive from the seller cash equal to
the difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of
the option. In addition, when the Fund enters into a futures contract, it will
segregate assets, such as cash, U.S. Government securities or other high-grade
debt securities, or "cover" its position in accordance with the 1940 Act.
Use of options and of futures contracts and related options is subject to
special risk considerations. The risk of loss from the use of futures is
potentially unlimited. A liquid secondary market for any futures or options
contract may not be available when a futures or options position is sought to be
closed and the Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the
position is closed. In addition, there may be an imperfect correlation between
price movements in the securities on which the futures or options contract is
based and in the Fund's portfolio securities being hedged. Successful use of
futures or options contracts is further dependent on IMI's ability to predict
correctly price movements in the securities being hedged, and no assurance can
be given that
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its judgment will be correct. Successful use of options on securities or stock
indices is subject to similar risk considerations. For further information
regarding the Fund's options and futures transactions and their risks, see the
SAI.
BORROWING: As a fundamental policy, the Fund may not borrow money, except
for temporary purposes, and then only in an amount not exceeding 10% of the
value of the Fund's total assets (calculated at market value at the time of such
borrowing). The Fund has no current intention of borrowing amounts in excess of
5% of the Fund's assets (calculated at market value at the time of borrowing).
Borrowing may exaggerate the effect on the Fund's net asset value of any
increase or decrease in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities. Money
borrowed will be subject to interest costs (which may include commitment fees
and/or the cost of maintaining minimum average balances).
RESTRICTED AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES: It is the policy of the Fund that
restricted securities and any other illiquid securities (including repurchase
agreements maturing in more than seven days and other securities that are not
readily marketable, such as non-publicly traded securities) may not constitute,
at the time of purchase, more than 10% of the Fund's net assets (calculated at
market value at the time of the loan). In addition, the Fund may not invest more
than 5% of its net assets (calculated at market value at the time of the loan)
in restricted securities. Issuers of restricted securities and other illiquid
securities may not be subject to the disclosure and other investor protection
requirements which would apply if their securities were publicly traded.
Restricted securities and other illiquid securities may be sold only in
privately negotiated transactions or in a public offering with respect to which
a registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "1933 Act"). Where a registration statement is required, the Fund
may be required to bear all or part of the registration expenses. There may be a
lapse of time between the Fund's decision to sell a restricted or illiquid
security and the point at which the Fund is permitted or able to sell such
security. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop,
the Fund might obtain a price less favorable than the price that prevailed when
it decided to sell.
FOREIGN SECURITIES: The foreign securities in which the Fund may invest
include non-U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities, Eurodollar securities, and
debt securities issued, assumed or guaranteed by foreign governments or
political subdivisions or instrumentalities thereof. The Fund may also purchase
sponsored or unsponsored American Depository Receipts ("ADRs"). Eurodollar
securities are securities that are issued offshore and which pay interest and
principal in U.S. dollars. ADRs are dollar-denominated receipts issued generally
by U.S. banks and which represent a deposit with the bank of a foreign company's
securities. Unsponsored ADRs differ from sponsored ADRs in that the
establishment of unsponsored ADRs is not approved by the issuer of the
underlying foreign securities. Ownership of unsponsored ADRs may not entitle the
Fund to financial or other reports of the issuer, to which it would be entitled
as the owner of sponsored ADRs. ADRs are publicly traded on exchanges or
over-the-counter in the United States. See the Fund's SAI. Investors should
consider carefully the substantial risks involved in investing in securities
issued by companies and governments of foreign nations, which are in addition to
the usual risks inherent in domestic investments.
Although the Fund intends to invest only in nations that IMI considers to
have relatively stable and friendly governments, there is the possibility of
expropriation, nationalization or confiscatory taxation, taxation of income
earned in a foreign country and other foreign taxes, foreign exchange controls
(which may include suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a given
country), default in foreign government securities, political or social
instability or diplomatic developments which could affect investments in
securities of issuers in those nations. In addition, in many countries there is
less publicly available information about issuers than is available in reports
about companies in the United States. Foreign companies are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, and
auditing practices and requirements may not be comparable to those applicable to
U.S. companies. In many foreign countries, there is less government supervision
and regulation of business and industry practices, stock exchanges, brokers and
listed companies than in the United States. Foreign securities transactions may
be subject to higher brokerage costs than domestic securities transactions. In
addition, the foreign securities markets of many of the countries in which the
Fund may invest may also be smaller, less liquid and subject to greater price
volatility than those in the United States. Further, the Fund may encounter
difficulties or be unable to pursue legal remedies and obtain judgments in
foreign courts.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS: A forward foreign currency contract
involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date,
which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon
by the parties, at a price set at the time of contract. Although these contracts
are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the
hedged currencies, at the same time, they tend to limit any potential gain which
might result should the value of such currencies increase.
Although the Fund may enter into forward contracts to reduce currency
exchange risks, changes in currency exchange rates may result in poorer overall
performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in such transactions.
Moreover, there may be an imperfect correlation between the Fund's portfolio
holdings of securities denominated in a particular currency and forward
contracts entered into by the Fund. Such imperfect correlation may prevent the
Fund from achieving the intended hedge or expose the Fund to the risk of
currency exchange loss. The Fund will enter into such a forward contract only if
it is expected that there will be a liquid market in which to close out the
contract. However, there can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist in
which to close a forward contract, in which case the Fund may suffer a loss.
ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
The Fund is organized as a separate, diversified portfolio of the Trust, an
open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business
trust on December 21, 1983. The business and affairs of the Fund are managed
under the direction of the Trustees. Information about the Trustees, as well as
the Trust's executive officers, may be found in the SAI. The Trust has an
unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest, and currently has
thirteen series of shares. The Trustees of the Trust also have the authority,
without shareholder approval, to classify and reclassify the shares of the Fund
into one or more classes. Accordingly, the Trustees have authorized the issuance
of two classes of shares of the Fund, designated as Class A and Class B. Shares
of the Fund entitle their holders to one vote per share (with proportionate
voting for fractional shares). The shares of each class represent an interest in
the same portfolio of investments of the Fund. Each class of shares has a
different dividend and distribution policy and bears different distribution and
transfer agent fees. Shares of each class have equal rights as to voting,
redemption, dividends and liquidation, but have exclusive voting rights with
respect to their Rule 12b-1 distribution plans.
INVESTMENT MANAGER
The Trust employs IMI to provide business management and investment advisory
services; Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. ("MIMI") to provide
administrative and accounting services; and Mackenzie Ivy Funds
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Distribution, Inc. ("MIFDI" or the "Distributor") to distribute the Fund's
shares.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: James W. Broadfoot, a Senior Vice President of IMI
and MIMI, has been the portfolio manager for the Fund since the Fund commenced
operations. Prior to joining MIMI in 1990 and IMI in 1992, Mr. Broadfoot owned
an investment counsel firm specializing in small capitalization companies. Mr.
Broadfoot has 23 years of professional investment experience. Michael G. Landry,
the President and Director of IMI and MIMI and the President and a Trustee of
the Trust, is the investment strategist for the Fund. Mr. Landry joined MIMI in
1987 and IMI in 1992 and has over 20 years of professional investment
experience.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES: For management of its investments and
business affairs, the Fund pays IMI a monthly fee calculated on the basis of the
Fund's average daily net assets at an annual rate of 0.85%. The fees paid by the
Fund are higher than the average fees paid by similar funds.
Under the Fund's management agreement, IMI pays all expenses incurred by it
in rendering management services to the Fund. The Fund bears its cost of
operations. See the SAI. If, however, the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal
year exceed the permissible limit applicable to the Fund in any state in which
the shares are then qualified for sale, IMI will bear the excess expenses. The
ratio of operating expenses after expense reimbursements to average daily net
assets for Class A and Class B shares of the Fund for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994 were 2.20% and 2.95%, respectively. Without expense
reimbursements, the ratio of operating expenses to average daily net assets for
Class A and Class B shares of the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994 were 2.22% and 2.97%, respectively.
IMI currently limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding Rule
12b-1 fees, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, litigation and
indemnification expenses, and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of
1.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets. As long as the Fund's expense
limitation continues, it may lower the Fund's expenses and increase its yield.
The Fund's expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any time, at which
time the Fund's expenses may increase and its yield may be reduced, depending on
the total assets of the Fund. Thereafter, IMI will comply with any applicable
state regulations that may require IMI to make reimbursements to the Fund in the
event that the Fund's aggregate operating expenses, including advisory fees,
administrative services fees and transfer agency and shareholder services fees,
but generally excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary
expenses, are in excess of specific applicable limitations. The strictest
state-imposed expense limitation currently applicable to the Fund is 2.5% of the
first $30 million of its average daily net assets, 2.0% of the next $70 million
of its average daily net assets and 1.50% of its average daily net assets over
$100 million.
The assets received by each class of the Fund for the issue or sale of its
shares and all income, earnings, profits, losses and proceeds therefrom, subject
only to the rights of creditors, are allocated to, and constitute the underlying
assets of that class of the Fund. The underlying assets of each class of the
Fund are allocated and are charged with the expenses with respect to that class
of the Fund and with a share of the general expenses of the Trust. General
expenses of the Trust (such as the costs of maintaining the Trust's existence,
legal fees, proxy and shareholders' meeting costs, etc.) that are not readily
identifiable as belonging to a particular fund or to a particular class of a
fund will be allocated among and charged to the assets of each fund of the Trust
on a fair and equitable basis, which may be based on the relative assets of each
fund or the nature of the services performed and their relative applicability to
each fund. Expenses that relate exclusively to the Fund, such as certain
registration fees, brokerage commissions and other portfolio expenses, will be
borne directly by the Fund.
ADMINISTRATOR
The Trust has entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with MIMI,
pursuant to which MIMI provides various administrative services for the Fund,
including maintenance of registration or qualification of Fund shares under
state "Blue Sky" laws, assisting in the preparation of Federal, state and local
income tax returns and preparing financial and other information for
prospectuses, statements of additional information, and periodic reports to
shareholders. In addition, MIMI will assist the Trust's legal counsel with SEC
registration statements, proxies and other required filings. Under the
agreement, the Fund's net assets are subject to a monthly fee at the annual rate
of 0.10%.
FUND ACCOUNTING
The Trust has entered into a Fund Accounting Services Agreement with MIMI,
pursuant to which MIMI provides certain accounting and pricing services for the
Fund. For fund accounting services, the Fund pays MIMI out-of-pocket expenses as
incurred and a monthly fee based upon the Fund's net assets at the end of the
preceding month at the following rates: $1,250 when net assets are $10 million
and under; $2,500 when net assets are over $10 million to $40 million; $5,000
when net assets are over $40 million to $75 million; and $6,500 when net assets
are over $75 million.
CUSTODIAN
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (the "Custodian"), a private bank and a member
of the principal securities exchanges, located at 40 Water Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109, serves as custodian for the Fund. Subject to the
supervision of the Trustees, the Custodian has entered into subcustodial
agreements for the holding of the Fund's foreign securities.
TRANSFER AGENT
Mackenzie Ivy Investor Services Corp. ("MIISC"), a wholly owned subsidiary
of MIMI, is the transfer agent and dividend paying agent for the Fund and
provides certain shareholder and shareholder-related services as required by the
Fund. For transfer agency and shareholder services, the Fund pays MIISC an
annual fee of $20.00 per open account. In addition, the Fund pays MIISC a fee of
$4.25 for each account that is closed and reimburses MIISC monthly for
out-of-pocket expenses.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Subject to the overall supervision of the Trust's President and the Board of
Trustees, IMI places all orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio
securities for the Fund. All portfolio transactions are executed at the best
price and execution obtainable. Purchases and sales of debt securities are
usually principal transactions and, therefore, brokerage commissions are
generally not required to be paid by the Fund for such purchases and sales,
although the price paid usually includes undisclosed compensation to the dealer.
The prices paid to underwriters of newly-issued securities usually include a
concession paid by the issuer to the underwriter, and purchases of after-market
securities from dealers normally reflect the spread between the bid and asked
prices. Subject to the requirement of best price and execution, IMI may select
broker-dealers that provide it with research services and may consider sales of
shares of the Fund as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers.
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER: A change in securities held by the Fund is known as
"portfolio turnover" and may involve the payment by the Fund of dealer mark-up
or underwriting commissions and other transaction costs on the sale of
securities, as well as on the reinvestment of the proceeds in other securities.
Portfolio turnover rate for a fiscal year is calculated by dividing the lesser
of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the fiscal year by the monthly
average of the value of the portfolio securities owned by the Fund during the
fiscal year. For purposes of this calculation, portfolio securities exclude all
securities whose maturities at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
The annual portfolio turnover rate of the Fund is provided in this
Prospectus under the caption "Financial Highlights." The Fund's annual portfolio
turnover may exceed 100%, which is higher than that of many other investment
companies. A 100% turnover occurs, for example, if all of the Fund's portfolio
securities are sold and either repurchased or replaced within one year.
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS
You can purchase shares of the Fund at a price equal to their net asset
value per share, plus a sales charge. At your election, this charge may be
imposed either at the time of the purchase (see "Initial Sales Charge
Alternative -- Class A Shares") or on a contingent deferred basis (see
"Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Alternative -- Class B Shares"). If you do not
specify on your Account Application which class of shares you are purchasing, it
will be assumed that you are investing in Class A shares.
CLASS A SHARES: If you elect to purchase Class A shares, you will incur an
initial sales charge unless the amount you purchase is $500,000 or more. If you
purchase $500,000 or more of Class A shares, you will not be subject to an
initial sales charge, but you will incur a contingent deferred sales charge
("CDSC") if you redeem your shares within 24 months of purchase. See "Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge -- Class A Shares." Class A shares are subject to ongoing
service fees at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net
assets attributable to Class A shares. Certain purchases of Class A shares
qualify for a reduced initial sales charge. See "Qualifying for a Reduced Sales
Charge."
CLASS B SHARES: You will not incur a sales charge when you purchase Class B
shares, but the shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if you
redeem them within six years of purchase. Class B shares are subject to ongoing
service and distribution fees at a combined annual rate of up to 1.00% of the
Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares. The ongoing
distribution fee will cause these shares to have a higher expense ratio than
that of Class A shares. To the extent that any dividends are paid by the Fund,
these higher expenses will also result in lower dividends than those paid on
Class A shares.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING AN ALTERNATIVE
The alternative purchase arrangement allows you to choose the most
beneficial way to buy shares given the amount of your purchase, the length of
time you expect to hold your shares and other circumstances. You should consider
whether, during the anticipated life of your Fund investment, the accumulated
fees on Class B shares would be less than the initial sales charge and
accumulated fees on Class A shares purchased at the same time, and to what
extent this differential would be offset by the Class A shares' potentially
higher yield. To help you make this determination, the table under the caption
"Expense Data Table" at the beginning of this Prospectus gives examples of the
charges applicable to each class of shares. Class A shares will normally be more
beneficial if you qualify for a reduced sales charge. See "Qualifying for a
Reduced Sales Charge".
Class A shares are not subject to distribution fees, and accordingly, pay
correspondingly higher dividends per share. However, because initial sales
charges are deducted at the time of purchase, you would not have all of your
funds invested initially and, therefore, would own fewer shares. If you do not
qualify for a reduced initial sales charge and expect to maintain your
investment for an extended period of time, you might consider purchasing Class A
shares because the accumulated service and distribution charges on Class B
shares may exceed the initial sales charge and accumulated service charges on
Class A shares during the life of your investment.
Alternatively, you might determine that it would be more advantageous to
purchase Class B shares in order to have all of your funds invested initially,
although remaining subject to a contingent deferred sales charge over a period
of six years and a distribution fee over a period of eight years.
In the case of Class A shares, the distribution expenses that MIFDI incurs
in connection with the sale of the shares will be paid from the proceeds of the
initial sales charge and the ongoing service fees. In the case of Class B
shares, the expenses will be paid from the proceeds of ongoing service and
distribution fees, as well as the CDSC incurred upon redemption within six years
of purchase. The purpose and function of the Class B shares' CDSC and ongoing
service and distribution fees are the same as those of the Class A shares'
initial sales charge and ongoing service fees. Sales personnel distributing the
Fund's shares may receive different compensation for selling each class of
shares.
DIVIDENDS AND TAXES
Dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Fund are
reinvested in additional shares of your class unless you elect to receive them
in cash. If you elect the cash option and the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver
your checks, your election will be converted to the reinvestment option. Because
of the higher expenses associated with Class B shares, any dividend on these
shares will be lower than on Class A shares.
In order to provide that the Class A and Class B shares of the Fund have the
same NAV, the Board of Trustees intends normally to declare daily a distribution
to the Fund's Class A shareholders, based on the Fund's adjusted net assets
attributable to its Class A shares at the beginning of the day, at an annual
rate of 0.75%, plus any additional amount needed to equalize the net asset
values of the two classes. The accumulated daily declarations will be paid
annually to Class A shareholders of the Fund. If a shareholder of the Fund
redeems all of his/her Fund shares at any time prior to payment of a
distribution, all declarations accrued to the date of redemption, including the
date of redemption, are paid in addition to the redemption proceeds.
The Fund intends to make a final distribution for each fiscal year of any
remaining net investment income and net realized short-term capital gain, as
well as undistributed net long-term capital gain realized during the year. An
additional distribution may be made of net investment income, net realized
short-term capital gain and net realized long-term capital gain to comply with
the calendar year distribution requirement under the excise tax provisions of
Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
If, for any year, the total distributions from the Fund exceed net
investment income and net realized capital gain for the Fund, the excess,
distributed from the assets of the Fund, will generally be treated as a return
of capital. The amount treated as a return of capital will reduce a
shareholder's adjusted basis in his/her shares (thereby increasing the potential
gain or reducing the
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potential loss on the sale of the shares) and, to the extent that the amount
exceeds this basis, will be treated as a taxable gain. However, if the Fund has
current or accumulated earnings and profits, so as to characterize all or a
portion of such excess as a dividend for Federal income tax purposes, the
distributions, to that extent, would normally be taxable as ordinary income (or,
if a capital gain dividend, as long-term capital gain).
TAXATION: The following discussion is intended for general information
only. An investor should consult with his/her own tax advisor as to the tax
consequences of an investment in the Fund, including the status of distributions
from the Fund under applicable state or local law.
The Fund intends to qualify annually and elect to be treated as a regulated
investment company under the Code. To qualify, the Fund must meet certain
income, distribution and diversification requirements. In any year in which the
Fund qualifies as a regulated investment company and timely distributes all of
its taxable income, the Fund generally will not pay any U.S. Federal income or
excise tax.
Dividends paid out of the Fund's investment company taxable income
(including dividends, interest and net short-term capital gain) will be taxable
to a shareholder as ordinary income. If a portion of the Fund's income consists
of dividends paid by U.S. corporations, a portion of the dividends paid by the
Fund may be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
Distributions of net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over
net short-term capital loss), if any, designated as capital gain dividends are
taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long the shareholder has
held the Fund's shares. Dividends are taxable to shareholders in the same manner
whether received in cash or reinvested in additional Fund shares.
A distribution will be treated as paid on December 31 of the current
calendar year if it is declared by the Fund in October, November or December
with a record date in such a month and paid by the Fund during January of the
following calendar year. Such distributions will be taxable to shareholders in
the calendar year in which the distributions are declared, rather than the
calendar year in which the distributions are received.
Each year the Fund will notify shareholders of the tax status of dividends
and distributions.
Investments in securities that are issued at a discount will result in
income to the Fund each year equal to a portion of the excess of the face value
of the securities over their issue price, even though the Fund receives no cash
interest payments from the securities.
Income and gains received by the Fund from foreign sources may be subject to
foreign withholding and other taxes. Unless the Fund is eligible and elects to
"pass through" to its shareholders the amount of foreign income and similar
taxes paid by the Fund, these taxes will reduce the Fund's investment company
taxable income, and distributions of investment company taxable income received
from the Fund will be treated as U.S. source income.
Any gain or loss realized by a shareholder upon the sale or other
disposition of shares of the Fund, or upon receipt of a distribution in complete
liquidation of the Fund, generally will be a capital gain or loss which will be
long-term or short-term, generally depending upon the shareholder's holding
period for the shares.
The Fund may be required to withhold U.S. Federal income tax at the rate of
31% of all taxable distributions payable to shareholders who fail to provide the
Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required
certifications, or who have been notified by the Internal Revenue Service
("IRS") that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not
an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the
shareholder's U.S. Federal income tax liability.
Further information relating to tax consequences is contained in the SAI.
Fund distributions may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes. Fund
distributions that are derived from interest on obligations of the U.S.
Government and certain of its agencies, authorities and instrumentalities may be
exempt from state and local taxes in certain states. Shareholders should consult
their own tax advisors regarding the particular tax consequences of an
investment in the Fund.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance information for the classes of shares of the Fund may be
compared, in reports and promotional literature, to: (i) the Standard and Poor's
500 Stock Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average or Morgan Stanley Capital
International World Index; (ii) other groups of mutual funds tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services, a widely used independent research firm that ranks mutual
funds by overall performance, investment objectives and assets, or tracked by
other services, companies, publications or persons who rank mutual funds on
overall performance or other criteria; (iii) the Consumer Price Index (measure
for inflation) to assess the real rate of return from an investment in the Fund;
and (iv) unmanaged indices so that investors may compare the Fund's results with
those of a group of securities widely regarded by investors as representative of
the securities markets in general. Unmanaged indices may assume the reinvestment
of dividends, but generally do not reflect deductions for administrative and
management costs and expenses. Performance rankings are based on historical
information and are not intended to indicate future performance.
In addition, advertisements, sales literature and communications to
shareholders may contain various measures of the Fund's performance including
various expressions of total return for its Class A and Class B shares. Such
materials may occasionally cite statistics to reflect the Fund's volatility or
risk. Performance information is computed separately for the Fund's Class A and
Class B shares in accordance with the formula described below. Because Class B
shares bear the expense of distribution fees, it is expected that the level of
performance of the Fund's Class B shares will be lower than that of the Fund's
Class A shares.
Average annual total return figures as prescribed by the SEC represent the
average annual percentage change in value of $1,000 invested at the maximum
public offering price (offering price includes applicable sales charge) for
one-, five-and ten-year periods, or any portion thereof, to the extent
applicable, through the end of the most recent calendar quarter, assuming
reinvestment of all distributions. The Fund may also furnish total return
quotations for other periods, or based on investments at various sales charge
levels or at net asset value. For such purposes total return equals the total of
all income and capital gains paid to shareholders, assuming reinvestment of all
distributions, plus (or minus) the change in the value of the original
investment expressed as a percentage of the purchase price.
Current yield reflects the income per share earned by the Fund's portfolio
investments; it is calculated by dividing the Fund's net investment income per
share during a recent 30-day period by the maximum public offering price on the
last day of that period and then annualizing the result.
Yield, which is calculated according to a formula prescribed by the SEC (see
the SAI), is not indicative of the dividends or distributions that were or will
be paid to the Fund's shareholders. Dividends or distributions paid to
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shareholders are reflected in the current distribution rate, which may be quoted
to shareholders. The current distribution rate is computed by dividing the total
amount of dividends per share paid by a Fund during the 12 months by a current
maximum offering price (offering price includes sales charge). Under certain
circumstances, such as when there has been a change in the amount of dividend
payout, or a fundamental change in investment policies, it might be appropriate
to annualize the dividends paid during the period when such policies would be in
effect, rather than using the dividends during the past 12 months. The
distribution rate will differ from the current yield computation because it may
include distributions to shareholders from sources other than dividends and
interest, short-term capital gains and net equalization credits and will be
calculated over a different period of time.
Performance figures are based upon past performance and reflect all
recurring charges against Fund income. In the case of Class A shares,
performance figures may assume the payment of the maximum sales charge on the
purchase of shares, which charge would reduce a performance figure. In the case
of Class B shares, performance figures may assume the deduction of any
applicable contingent deferred sales charge imposed on the redemption of shares
held for the period. The investment results of the Fund, like all others, will
fluctuate over time; thus, performance figures should not be considered to
represent what an investment may earn in the future or what the Fund's total
return may be in any future period.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
The minimum initial investment is $1,000; the minimum additional investment
is $100. Initial or additional investment amounts for retirement accounts may be
less. See "Retirement Plans". All purchases must be made in U.S. dollars.
Complete the Account Application attached to this Prospectus. Indicate whether
you are purchasing Class A or Class B shares. If you do not specify which class
of shares you are purchasing, MIISC will assume you are investing in Class A
shares. The Fund reserves the right to reject for any reason any purchase order
or exchange (see "Exchange Privilege" below).
OPENING AN ACCOUNT
BY CHECK
1. Make your check payable to the fund in which you are investing.
2. Deliver the completed application and check to your registered
representative or selling broker, or mail it directly to MIISC.
3. Our address is:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
P.O. BOX 3022
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-0922
4. Our courier address is:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
700 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
BY WIRE
1. Deliver a completed Account Application to your registered representative
or selling broker, or mail it directly to MIISC. Before wiring any funds,
please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472 to verify your account number.
2. Instruct your bank to wire funds to:
BARNETT BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
ABA #067008582
FOR DEPOSIT TO THE IVY AND MACKENZIE FUNDS
A/C #1455031505
NAME OF YOUR ACCOUNT
YOUR IVY OR MACKENZIE ACCOUNT NUMBER
THE IVY OR MACKENZIE FUND YOU ARE BUYING
Your bank may charge a fee for wiring funds.
THROUGH A REGISTERED SECURITIES DEALER: You may also place an order to
purchase shares through your Registered Securities Dealer.
BUYING ADDITIONAL CLASS A AND CLASS B SHARES
BY CHECK
1. Complete the investment stub attached to your statement or include a note
with your investment listing the name of the Fund, the class of shares to
purchase, your account number and the name(s) in which the account is
registered.
2. Make your check payable to the fund in which you are investing.
3. Mail the account information and check to:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
P.O. BOX 3022
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-0922
Our courier address is:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
700 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
or deliver it to your registered representative or selling broker.
BY WIRE
Instruct your bank to wire funds to:
BARNETT BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
ABA #067008582
FOR DEPOSIT TO
THE IVY AND MACKENZIE FUNDS
A/C #1455031505
NAME OF YOUR ACCOUNT
YOUR IVY OR MACKENZIE ACCOUNT NUMBER
THE IVY OR MACKENZIE FUND YOU ARE BUYING
Your bank may charge a fee for wiring funds.
THROUGH A REGISTERED SECURITIES DEALER: You may also place an order to
purchase shares through your Registered Securities Dealer.
BY AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT METHOD ("AIM")
1. Complete the "Automatic Investment Method" and "Wire/EFT Information"
sections on the Account Application designating a bank account from which
funds may be drawn. Please note that in order to invest using this
method, you bank must be a member of the Automated Clearing House system
(ACH). The minimum investment under this plan is $50 per month ($25 per
month for retirement plans). Please remember to attach a voided check to
your Account Application.
2. At pre-specified intervals, your bank account will be debited and the
proceeds will be credited to your Ivy or Mackenzie Fund account.
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HOW YOUR PURCHASE PRICE IS DETERMINED
Your purchase price for Class A shares of the Fund is the net asset value
per share plus a sales charge, which may be reduced or eliminated in certain
circumstances. The purchase price for Class A shares is known as the public
offering price. Your purchase price for Class B shares of the Fund is the net
asset value per share.
Your purchase of shares will be made at the next determined price after the
purchase order is received. The price is effective for orders received by MIISC
or by your Registered Securities Dealer prior to the time of the determination
of the net asset value. Any orders received after the time of the determination
of the net asset value will be entered at the next calculated price.
Orders placed with a securities dealer prior to the time of determination of
the net asset value and transmitted through the facilities of the National
Securities Clearing Corporation by 7:00 p.m., EST, on the same day are confirmed
at that day's price. Any loss resulting from the dealer's failure to submit an
order by the deadline will be borne by that dealer.
You will receive an account statement after any purchase, exchange or full
liquidation. Statements related to reinvestment of dividends, capital gains,
automatic investment plans (see the SAI for further explanation) and/or
systematic withdrawal plans will be sent quarterly.
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
The Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share is the value of one share. The NAV is
determined in the following manner: the total of all liabilities, including
accrued expenses and taxes and any necessary reserves, is deducted from the
aggregate value of all assets, and the difference is divided by the number of
shares outstanding at the time, adjusted to the nearest cent. The NAV per share
is determined once every business day (as of the close of regular trading on
each day the New York Stock Exchange is open, normally 4:00 p.m. EST) (see the
SAI under "Net Asset Value" for a detailed description of how the NAV is
determined). Trading of foreign securities may not occur on every business day,
and may occur on days when the New York Stock Exchange is closed.
The Fund offers two classes of shares in this Prospectus: Class A shares,
which are subject to an initial sales charge; and Class B shares, which are
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. If you do not specify a
particular class of shares, it will be assumed that you are purchasing Class A
shares and an initial sales charge will be assessed.
INITIAL SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE -- CLASS A SHARES
Class A shares may be purchased at a public offering price equal to their
NAV per share plus a sales charge, as set forth below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CHARGE
----------------------- PORTION OF
AS A AS A PUBLIC
PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OFFERING
OF PUBLIC OF NET PRICE
OFFERING AMOUNT RETAINED BY
AMOUNT INVESTED PRICE INVESTED DEALER
- ------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $50,000..................................... 5.75% 6.10% 5.00%
$50,000 but less than $100,000........................ 5.25% 5.54% 4.50%
$100,000 but less than $250,000....................... 4.50% 4.71% 3.75%
$250,000 but less than $500,000....................... 3.00% 3.09% 2.50%
$500,000 and over*.................................... 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
</TABLE>
* A contingent deferred sales charge may apply to the redemption of Class A
shares that are purchased without an initial sales charge. See "Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge -- Class A Shares."
Sales charges are not applied to any dividends which are reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund.
MIFDI may, at the time of any purchase of Class A Fund shares, pay out of
MIFDI's own resources, commissions to dealers which provided distribution
assistance in connection with the purchase. For purchases over $500,000, the
commission would be computed at 1.00% of the first $3,000,000 invested; 0.50% of
the next $2,000,000 invested; and 0.25% of the amount invested in excess of
$5,000,000. An investor may be charged a transaction fee for Class A shares
purchased or redeemed at net asset value through a broker or agent other than
MIFDI.
MIFDI compensates participating brokers who sell Class A shares through the
initial sales charge. MIFDI retains that portion of the initial sales charge
that is not reallowed to the dealers, which it may use to distribute the Fund's
Class A shares. Pursuant to separate distribution plans for the Fund's Class A
and Class B shares, MIFDI bears various promotional and sales related expenses,
including the cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to persons other than
shareholders. Pursuant to the Fund's distribution plans applicable to its Class
A and Class B shares, MIFDI currently pays a continuing service fee to qualified
dealers at an annual rate of 0.25% of qualified investments.
MIFDI may from time to time pay a bonus or other incentive to dealers (other
than MIFDI) which employ a registered representative who sells a minimum dollar
amount of the shares of the Fund and/or other funds distributed by MIFDI during
a specified period of time. This bonus or other incentive may take the form of
payment for travel expenses, including lodging, incurred in connection with
trips taken by qualifying registered representatives and members of their
families to places within or without the United States or other bonuses such as
gift certificates or the cash equivalent of such bonus or incentive.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE -- CLASS A SHARES
Purchases of $500,000 or more of Class A shares will be made at net asset
value with no initial sales charge, but if the shares are redeemed within 24
months after the end of the calendar quarter in which the purchase was made (the
contingent deferred sales charge period), a contingent deferred sales charge of
1.00% will be imposed.
In order to recover commissions paid to dealers on NAV Transfers (as defined
in "Purchases of Class A Shares at Net Asset Value"), Class A shares of the Fund
are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% for certain
redemptions within 24 months after the date of purchase.
The charge will be assessed on an amount equal to the lesser of the current
market value or the original purchase cost of the Class A shares redeemed.
Accordingly, no contingent deferred sales charge will be imposed on increases in
account value above the initial purchase price, including any dividends which
have been reinvested in additional Class A shares.
In determining whether a contingent deferred sales charge applies to a
redemption, the calculation will be determined in a manner that results in the
lowest possible rate being charged. Therefore, it will be assumed that the
redemption is first made from any shares in your account not subject to the
contingent deferred sales charge. The contingent deferred sales charge is waived
in certain circumstances. See the discussion below under the caption "Waiver of
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."
WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE: The contingent deferred sales
charge is waived for: (i) redemptions in connection with distributions not
exceeding 12% annually of the initial account balance (i.e., the value of the
shareholder's Class A Fund account at the time of the initial distribution) (a)
following retirement under a tax qualified retirement plan or (b) upon
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attaining age 59 1/2, in the case of an IRA, a custodial account pursuant to
Section 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"),
or a Keogh Plan; (ii) redemption resulting from tax-free return of an excess
contribution to an IRA; or (iii) any partial or complete redemption following
the death or disability (as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Code) of a
shareholder from an account in which the deceased or disabled is named, provided
that the redemption is requested within one year of the death or disability.
MIFDI may require documentation prior to waiver of the contingent deferred sales
charge.
Class A shareholders may exchange their Class A shares subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge ("outstanding Class A shares") for Class A
shares of another Ivy or Mackenzie fund ("new Class A shares") on the basis of
the relative net asset value per Class A share, without the payment of any
contingent deferred sales charge that otherwise would be due upon the redemption
of the outstanding Class A shares. The original contingent deferred sales charge
rate that would have been charged if the outstanding Class A shares were
redeemed will carry over to the Class A shares received in the exchange, and
will be charged accordingly at the time of redemption.
QUALIFYING FOR A REDUCED SALES CHARGE
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION: Rights of Accumulation ("ROA") is calculated by
determining the current market value of all Class A shares in all Ivy or
Mackenzie fund accounts (except Ivy Money Market Fund) owned by you, your spouse
and your children under 21 years of age. ROA is also applicable to accounts
under a trustee or other single fiduciary (including retirement accounts
qualified under Section 401 of the Code). The current market value of each of
your accounts as described above is added together and then added to your
current purchase amount. If the combined total is equal to or greater than a
breakpoint amount for the Fund, then you qualify for the reduced sales charge.
To reduce or eliminate the sales charge, you must complete Section 4B of the
Account Application.
LETTER OF INTENT: A Letter of Intent ("LOI") is a non-binding agreement
that states your intention to invest in additional Class A shares, within a
thirteen month period after the initial purchase, an amount equal to a
breakpoint amount for the Fund. The LOI may be backdated up to 90 days. To sign
a LOI, complete Section 4B of the Account Application.
Should the LOI not be fulfilled within the thirteen month period, your
account will be debited for the difference between the full sales charge that
applies and the reduced sales charge actually paid on purchases placed under the
terms of the LOI.
PURCHASES OF CLASS A SHARES AT NET ASSET VALUE
An investor who was a shareholder of any Ivy Fund on December 31, 1991 or a
shareholder of American Investors Income Fund, Inc. or American Investors Growth
Fund, Inc. on October 31, 1988 and who became a shareholder of Ivy Bond Fund
(formerly Mackenzie Fixed Income Trust) or Ivy Growth Fund as a result of the
respective reorganizations of the funds will be exempt from sales charges,
including any contingent deferred sales charge, on purchases of Class A shares
of any Ivy or Mackenzie fund. This privilege is also available to immediate
family members of a shareholder (i.e., the shareholder's children, the
shareholder's spouse and the children of the shareholder's spouse). This no-load
privilege terminates for the investor if the investor redeems all shares owned.
Shareholders and their relatives as described above should call 1-800-235-3322
for further information on additional purchases or to inquire about their
account.
Officers and Trustees of the Trust (and their relatives), IMI, MIMI and
Mackenzie Financial Corporation (of which MIMI is a subsidiary) and their
officers, directors, employees and retired employees (and their relatives) may
buy Class A shares of the Fund without an initial sales charge or a contingent
deferred sales charge.
Directors, officers, partners, registered representatives, employees and
retired employees (and their relatives) of dealers having a sales agreement with
MIFDI or trustees or custodians of any qualified retirement plan or IRA
established for the benefit of a person enumerated above may buy Class A shares
of the Fund without an initial sales charge or a contingent deferred sales
charge. In addition, certain investment advisers and financial planners who
charge a management, consulting or other fee for their services and who place
trades for their own accounts and the accounts of their clients may purchase
Class A shares of the fund without and initial sales charge or a contingent
deferred sales charge provided such purchases are placed through a broker or
agent who maintains an omnibus account with the Fund. Also, clients of these
advisers and planners may make purchases under the same conditions if the
purchases are through the master account of such adviser or planner on the books
of such broker or agent.
Class A shares of the Fund may be purchased at net asset value by retirement
plans qualified under Section 401(a) or 403(b) of the Code and subject to the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, subject to the
following: (i) either (a) the sponsoring organization must have at least 25
employees or (b) the aggregate purchases by the retirement plan of Class A
shares of Ivy funds must in an amount of at least $250,000 within a reasonable
period of time, as determined by MIFDI in its sole discretion; and (ii) a
contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% will be imposed on such purchases in
the event of certain redemption transactions within 24 months following such
purchases.
If investments by retirement plans at NAV are made through a dealer who has
executed a dealer agreement with respect to the Fund, MIFDI may, at the time of
purchase, pay such dealer, out of MIFDI's own resources, a commission to
compensate such dealer for its distribution assistance in connection with such
purchase. Commissions would be computed as 1.00% of the first $3,000,000
invested; 0.50% of the next $2,000,000 invested; and 0.25% of the amount
invested in excess of $5,000,000. Please contact MIFDI for additional
information.
Class A shares can also be purchased without an initial sales charge, but
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% during the first 24
months by trust companies, bank trust departments, credit unions, savings and
loans, and other similar organizations in their fiduciary capacity or for their
own accounts, subject to any minimum requirements set by MIFDI. Currently, these
criteria require that the amount invested or to be invested during the
subsequent 13-month period totals at least $250,000. MIFDI may, at the time of
any such purchase, pay out of MIFDI's own resources commissions to dealers which
provided distribution assistance in connection with the purchase. Commissions
would be computed at 1.00% of the first $3,000,000 invested; 0.50% of the next
$2,000,000 invested; and 0.25% of the amount invested in excess of $5,000,000.
Class A shares can also be purchased without an initial sales charge, but
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% during the first 24
months by any state, county, or city, or any instrumentality, department,
authority or agency of these entities, which is prohibited by applicable
investment laws from paying a sales charge or commission when purchasing shares
of any registered management investment company (an "eligible governmental
authority").
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MIFDI may, at the time of such purchase, pay out of MIFDI's own resources
commissions to dealers which provided distribution assistance in connection with
the purchase. Commissions would be computed at 1.00% of the first $3,000,000
invested; 0.50% of the next $2,000,000 invested; and 0.25% of the amount
invested in excess of $5,000,000.
Class A shares of the Fund may also be purchased without a sales charge in
connection with certain liquidation, merger or acquisition transactions
involving other investment companies or personal holding companies.
The Fund may, from time to time, waive the initial sales charge on its Class
A shares sold to clients of various broker-dealers with which MIFDI has a
selling relationship. This privilege will apply only to Class A shares of the
Fund that are purchased using all or a portion of the proceeds obtained by such
clients through redemptions of shares (on which a commission has been paid) of
an investment company (other than the Trust or Mackenzie Series Trust), unit
investment trust or limited partnership ("NAV Transfers"). Some dealers may
elect not to participate in this program. Those dealers that do elect to
participate in the program must complete certain forms required by MIFDI. The
normal service fee, as described in the "Initial Sales Charge Alternative --
Class A Shares" and "Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Alternative -- Class B"
sections of this Prospectus, will also be paid to dealers in connection with
these purchases. Additional information on reductions or waivers may be obtained
from MIFDI at the address listed on the cover of this Prospectus.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE -- CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares are offered at net asset value without a front end sales
charge. However, Class B shares redeemed within six years of purchase will be
subject to a CDSC at the rates set forth below. This charge will be assessed on
an amount equal to the lesser of the current market value or the original cost
of the shares being redeemed. Accordingly, you will not be assessed a CDSC on
increases in account value above the initial purchase price, including shares
derived from dividend reinvestment. In determining whether a CDSC applies to a
redemption, the calculation will be determined in a manner that results in the
lowest possible rate being charged. It will be assumed that your redemption
comes first from shares you have held beyond the six-year CDSC redemption period
or those you acquire through reinvestment of dividends or distributions, and
next from the shares you have held the longest during the six-year period.
Proceeds from the contingent deferred sales charge are paid to MIFDI. MIFDI
uses them, in whole or in part, to defray its expenses related to providing the
Fund with distribution services in connection with the sale of Class B shares,
such as compensating selected dealers and agents for selling these shares. The
combination of the CDSC and the service and distribution fees makes it possible
for the Fund to sell Class B shares without deducting a sales charge at the time
of purchase.
The amount of the contingent deferred sales charge, if any, will vary
depending upon the number of years from the time of your purchase of Class B
shares until the time you redeem them. Solely for purposes of determining this
holding period, all payments during the quarter will be aggregated and deemed to
have been made on the last day of the quarter.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTINGENT
DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE AS A
PERCENTAGE OF
DOLLAR AMOUNT
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE SUBJECT TO CHARGE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------
<S> <C>
First................................................................. 5%
Second................................................................ 4%
Third................................................................. 3%
Fourth................................................................ 3%
Fifth................................................................. 2%
Sixth................................................................. 1%
Seventh and thereafter................................................ 0%
</TABLE>
MIFDI currently intends to pay dealers a sales commission of 4% of the sale
price of Class B shares sold by such dealers, subject to future amendment or
termination. MIFDI will retain 0.75% of the continuing 1.00%
service/distribution fee assessed to Class B shareholders and will receive the
entire amount of the CDSC paid by shareholders on the redemption of Class B
shares to finance the 4% commission plus related marketing expenses.
CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES: Your Class B shares and an appropriate
portion of both reinvested dividends and capital gains on those shares will be
converted into Class A shares automatically no later than the month following
eight years after the shares were purchased, resulting in lower annual
distribution fees. If you exchanged Class B shares from another Ivy or Mackenzie
fund into Class B shares of the Fund, the calculation will be based on the time
the shares in the original fund were purchased.
WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE: The contingent deferred sales
charge is waived for: (i) redemptions in connection with distributions not
exceeding 12% annually of the initial account balance (i.e., the value of the
shareholder's Class B Fund account at the time of the initial distribution) (a)
following retirement under a tax qualified retirement plan, or (b) upon
attaining age 59, in the case of an IRA, a custodial account pursuant to Section
403(b)(7) of the Code, or a Keogh Plan; (ii) redemption resulting from tax-free
return of an excess contribution to an IRA; or (iii) any partial or complete
redemption following the death or disability (as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of
the Code) of a shareholder from an account in which the deceased or disabled is
named, provided that the redemption is requested within one year of death or
disability. MIFDI may require documentation prior to waiver of the CDSC.
HOW TO REDEEM SHARES
You may redeem your Fund shares through your registered securities
representative, by mail, by telephone or by Federal Funds wire. A contingent
deferred sales charge may apply to certain Class A share redemptions, and to
Class B share redemptions prior to conversion. All redemptions are made at the
net asset value next determined after a redemption request has been received in
good order. Requests for redemptions must be received by 4:00 p.m. EST to be
processed at the net asset value for that day. Any redemption request in good
order that is received after 4:00 p.m. EST will be processed at the price
determined on the following business day. IF SHARES TO BE REDEEMED WERE
PURCHASED BY CHECK, PAYMENT OF THE REDEMPTION MAY BE DELAYED UNTIL THE CHECK HAS
CLEARED OR FOR UP TO 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WHICHEVER IS LESS. If
you own shares of more than one class of the Fund, the Fund will redeem Class A
shares first; any shares subject to a contingent deferred sales charge will be
redeemed last unless you specifically elect otherwise.
When shares are redeemed, the Fund generally sends you payment on the next
business day. Under unusual circumstances, the Fund may suspend redemptions or
postpone payment to the extent permitted by Federal securities
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laws. The proceeds of the redemption may be more or less than the purchase price
of you shares, depending upon, among other factors, the market value of the
Fund's securities at the time of the redemption. If the redemption is for over
$50,000, or the proceeds are to be sent to an address other than the address of
record, or an address change has occurred in the last 30 days, it must be
requested in writing with a signature guarantee. See "Signature Guarantees"
below.
If you are not certain of the requirements for a redemption, please contact
MIISC at 1-800-777-6472.
THROUGH YOUR REGISTERED SECURITIES DEALER: The Dealer is responsible for
promptly transmitting redemption orders. Redemptions requested by dealers will
be made at the net asset value (less any applicable contingent deferred sales
charge) determined at the close of regular trading (4:00 p.m. EST) on the day
that a redemption request is received in good order by MIISC.
BY MAIL: Requests for redemption in writing are considered to be in "proper
or good order" if they contain the following:
- Any outstanding certificate(s) for shares being redeemed.
- A letter of instruction, including the fund name, the account number, the
account name(s), the address and the dollar amount or number of shares to
be redeemed.
- Signatures of all registered owners whose names appear on the account.
- Any required signature guarantees.
- Other supporting legal documentation, if required (in the case of estates,
trusts, guardianships, corporations, retirement plans or other
representative capacities).
The dollar amount or number of shares indicated for redemption must not
exceed the available shares or net asset value of your account at the next-
determined prices. If your request exceeds these limits, then the trade will be
rejected in its entirety.
Mail your request to:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
P.O. BOX 3022
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-0922
Our courier address is:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
700 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
BY TELEPHONE: Individual and joint accounts may redeem up to $50,000 per
day over the telephone by contacting MIISC at 1-800-777-6472. In times of
unusual economic or market changes, the telephone redemption privilege may be
difficult to implement. If you are unable to execute your transaction (for
example, during such times), you may want to consider placing the order in
writing and sending it by mail or overnight courier.
Checks will be made payable to the current account registration and sent to
the address of record. If there has been a change of address in the last 30
days, please use the instructions for redemption requests by mail described
above. A signature guarantee would be required.
Requests for telephone redemptions will be accepted from the registered
owner of the account, the designated registered representative or his/her
assistant.
Shares held in certificate form cannot be redeemed by telephone.
If Section 6E of the Account Application is not completed, telephone
redemption privileges will be provided automatically. Although telephone
redemptions may be a convenient feature, you should realize that you may be
giving up a measure of security that you may otherwise have if you terminated
the privilege and redeemed your shares in writing. If you do not wish to make
telephone redemptions or permit your registered representative or his/her
assistant to do so on your behalf, you must notify MIISC in writing.
The Fund employs reasonable procedures that require personal identification
prior to acting on redemption instructions communicated by telephone to confirm
that such instructions are genuine. In the absence of such procedures, the Fund
may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone
instructions.
BY FEDERAL FUNDS WIRE: For shareholders who established this feature at the
time they opened their new account, telephone instructions will be accepted for
redemption amounts up to $50,000 ($1,000 minimum) and proceeds will be wired on
the next business day to a predesignated bank account.
In order to add this feature to an existing account or change existing bank
account information, please submit a letter of instructions including your bank
information to MIISC at the address provided above. The letter must be signed by
all registered owners, and their signatures must be guaranteed.
Your account will be charged a $10.00 fee each time redemption proceeds are
wired to your bank.
Neither MIISC nor the Fund can be responsible for the efficiency of the
Federal Funds wire system or the shareholder's bank.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT BALANCE REQUIREMENTS
Due to the high cost of maintaining small accounts and subject to state law
requirements, the Fund may redeem the accounts of shareholders who have
maintained an investment, including sales charges paid, of less than $1,000 for
more than 12 months. No redemption will be made unless the shareholder has been
given at least 60 days' notice of the Fund's intention to redeem the shares. No
redemption will be made if a shareholder's account falls below the minimum due
to a reduction in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities. This provision
does not apply to IRA's, other retirement accounts and UGMA/UTMA accounts.
SIGNATURE GUARANTEES
For your protection, and to prevent fraudulent redemptions, we require a
signature guarantee in order to accommodate the following requests:
- Redemption requests over $50,000.
- Requests for redemption proceeds to be sent to someone other than the
registered shareholder.
- Requests for redemption proceeds to be sent to an address other than the
address of record.
- Registration transfer requests.
- Requests for redemption proceeds to be wired to your bank account (if this
option was not selected on your original application, or if you are
changing the bank wire information).
A signature guarantee may be obtained only from an eligible guarantor
institution as defined in Rule 17Ad-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. An eligible guarantor institution includes banks, brokers, dealers,
municipal securities dealers, government securities dealers, government
securities brokers, credit unions, national securities exchanges, registered
securities associations, clearing agencies and savings associations. The
signature guarantee must not be qualified in any way. Notarizations from notary
publics are not the same as signature guarantees, and are not accepted.
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Circumstances other than those described above may require a signature
guarantee. Please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472 for more information.
CHOOSING A DISTRIBUTION OPTION
You have the option of selecting the dividend and capital gain distribution
option that best suits your needs:
1. AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OPTION -- Both dividends and capital gains are
automatically reinvested at net asset value in additional shares of the same
class of the Fund unless you specify one of the other options.
2. INVESTMENT IN ANOTHER IVY OR MACKENZIE FUND -- Both dividends and capital
gains are automatically invested at net asset value in another Ivy or
Mackenzie Fund of the same class.
3. DIVIDENDS IN CASH/CAPITAL GAINS REINVESTED -- Dividends will be paid in cash.
Capital gains will be reinvested at net asset value in additional shares of
the same class of the Fund or another Ivy or Mackenzie Fund of the same
class.
4. DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS IN CASH -- Both dividends and capital gains will
be paid in cash.
If you wish to have your cash distributions deposited directly to your bank
account via electronic funds transfer, or if you wish to change your
distribution option, please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472.
If you wish to have your cash distributions go to an address other than the
address of record, a signature guarantee is required.
TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
In general, to avoid being subject to a 31% Federal backup withholding tax
on dividends, capital gain distributions and redemption proceeds, you must
furnish the Fund with your certified tax identification number ("TIN") and
certify that you are not subject to backup withholding due to prior under-
reporting of interest and dividends to the IRS. If you fail to provide a
certified TIN, or such other tax-related certifications as the Fund may require,
within 30 days of opening your new account, the Fund reserves the right to
involuntarily redeem your account and send the proceeds to the address of
record.
You can avoid the above withholding and/or redemption by correctly
furnishing your TIN, and making certain certifications, in Section 2 of the
Account Application at the time you open your new account, unless the IRS
requires that backup withholding be applied to your account.
Certain payees, such as corporations, generally are exempt from backup
withholding. Please complete IRS Form W-9 with the Account Application to claim
the exemption. If the registration is for a UGMA/UTMA account, please provide
the social security number of the minor. Non-U.S. investors who do not have a
TIN must provide, with the Account Application, a completed IRS Form W-8.
CERTIFICATES
In order to facilitate transfers, exchanges and redemptions, most
shareholders elect not to receive certificates. Should you wish to have a
certificate issued, please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472 and request that one
be sent to you. (Retirement plan accounts are not eligible for this service.)
Please note that if you were to lose your certificate, you would incur an
expense to replace it.
Certificates for shares valued up to $50,000 will be issued to the current
registration and mailed to the address of record. Should you wish to have your
certificates mailed to a different address, or registered differently from the
current registration, you must provide a letter of instruction, signed by all
registered owners with signature guarantee. The letter of instruction would then
be mailed to MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP., P.O. BOX 3022, BOCA RATON,
FL 33431-0922.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
Shareholders of the Fund have an exchange privilege with other Ivy and
Mackenzie Funds. Class A shareholders may exchange their outstanding Class A
shares for Class A shares of another Ivy or Mackenzie fund on the basis of the
net asset value per Class A share, plus an amount equal to the difference
between the sales charge previously paid on the outstanding Class A shares and
the sales charge payable at the time of the exchange on the new Class A shares.
Incremental sales charges are waived for outstanding Class A shares that have
been invested for 12 months or longer.
Class B shareholders may exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of
another Ivy or Mackenzie fund on the basis of the net asset value per Class B
share, without the payment of any contingent deferred sales charge that would
otherwise be due upon the redemption of Class B shares. Class B shareholders who
exercise the exchange privilege would continue to be subject to the Fund's
contingent deferred sales charge schedule (or period) following an exchange if
such schedule is higher (or longer) than the contingent deferred sales charge
for the new Class B shares.
Shares resulting from the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions
will not be charged an initial sales charge or a contingent deferred sales
charge when exchanged into another Ivy or Mackenzie fund.
Exchanges are considered to be taxable events, and may result in a capital
gain or a capital loss for tax purposes. Prior to executing an exchange, you
should obtain and read the prospectus and consider the investment objective of
the fund to be purchased. Shares must be unissued in order to execute an
exchange. Exchanges are available only in states where they can be legally made.
This privilege is not intended to provide shareholders a means by which to
speculate on short-term movements in the market. Exchanges are accepted only if
the registrations of the two accounts are identical. Amounts to be exchanged
must meet minimum investment requirements for the Ivy or Mackenzie fund into
which the exchange is made.
With respect to Fund shares subject to a contingent deferred sales charge,
if less than all of an investment is exchanged out of the Fund, the shares
exchanged will reflect, pro rata, the cost, capital appreciation and/or
reinvestment of distributions of the original investment as well as the original
purchase date, for purposes of calculating any contingent deferred sales charge
for future redemptions of the exchanged shares.
An investor who was a shareholder of American Investors Income Fund, Inc. or
American Investors Growth Fund, Inc. prior to October 31, 1988, or a shareholder
of Ivy Fund prior to December 31, 1991, who became a shareholder of the Fund as
a result of a reorganization or merger between the Funds may exchange between
funds without paying a sales charge. An investor who was a shareholder of
American Investors Income Fund, Inc. or American Investors Growth Fund, Inc. on
or after October 31, 1988 who became a shareholder of the Fund as a result or
the reorganization between the Funds will receive credit toward any applicable
sales charge imposed by any Ivy or Mackenzie fund into which an exchange is
made.
In calculating the sales charge assessed on an exchange, shareholders will
be allowed to use the Rights of Accumulation privilege.
EXCHANGES BY TELEPHONE: When you fill out the application for your purchase
of Fund shares, if Section 6D of the Account Application is not completed,
telephone exchange privileges will be provided automatically. Although telephone
exchanges may be a convenient feature, you should realize
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that you may be giving up a measure of security that you may otherwise have if
you terminated the privilege and exchanged your shares in writing. If you do not
wish to make telephone exchanges or permit your registered representative or
his/ her assistant to do so on your behalf, you must notify MIISC in writing.
In order to execute an exchange, please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472.
Have the account number of your current fund and the exact name in which it is
registered available to give to the telephone representative.
The Fund employs reasonable procedures that require personal identification
prior to acting on exchange instructions communicated by telephone to confirm
that such instructions are genuine. In the absence of such procedures, the Fund
may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone
instructions.
EXCHANGES IN WRITING: In a letter, request an exchange and provide the
following information:
- The name and class of the fund whose shares you currently own.
- Your account number
- The name(s) in which the account is registered.
- The name of the fund in which you wish your exchange to be invested.
- The number of shares, all shares or the dollar amount you wish to
exchange.
- The request must be signed by all registered owners.
Mail the request and information to:
MACKENZIE IVY INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.
P.O. BOX 3022
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-0922
REINVESTMENT PRIVILEGE
Investors who have redeemed Class A shares of the Fund have a one-time
privilege of reinvesting all or a part of the proceeds of the redemption back
into Class A shares of the Fund at net asset value (without a sales charge),
within 60 days after the date of redemption. IN ORDER TO REINVEST WITHOUT A
SALES CHARGE, SHAREHOLDERS OR THEIR BROKERS MUST INFORM MIISC THAT THEY ARE
EXERCISING THE REINVESTMENT PRIVILEGE AT THE TIME OF REINVESTMENT. The tax
status of a gain realized on a redemption generally will not be affected by the
exercise of the reinvestment privilege, but a loss realized on a redemption
generally may be disallowed by the IRS if the reinvestment privilege is
exercised within 30 days after the redemption. In addition, upon a reinvestment,
the shareholder may not be permitted to take into account sales charges incurred
on the original purchase of shares in computing their taxable gain or loss.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
You must elect the Systematic Withdrawal Plan at any time by completing the
Account Application, which is attached to this Prospectus. You can also obtain
this application by contacting your registered representative or MIISC at
1-800-777-6472. To be eligible, you must have at least $5,000 in your account.
Payments (minimum distribution amount -- $50) from your account can be made
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually or on a selected monthly basis, to
yourself or any other designated payee. You may elect to have your systematic
withdrawal paid directly to your bank account via electronic funds transfer
("EFT"). Share certificates must be unissued (held by the Fund) while the
Systematic Withdrawal Plan is in effect. A Systematic Withdrawal Plan may not be
established if you are currently participating in the Automatic Investment
Method. For more information, please contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472.
If payments you receive through the Systematic Withdrawal Plan exceed the
dividends and capital appreciation of your account, you will be reducing the
value of your account. Additional investments made by shareholders participating
in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan must equal at least $1,000 while the plan is
in effect. However, it may not be advantageous to purchase additional Class A or
Class B shares when you have a Systematic Withdrawal Plan, because you may be
subject to an initial sales charge on your purchase of Class A shares or to a
contingent deferred sales charge imposed on your redemptions of Class B shares.
In addition, redemptions are taxable events.
Amounts paid to you through the Systematic Withdrawal Plan are derived from
the redemption of shares in your account. Any applicable contingent deferred
sales charge will be assessed upon redemption. A contingent deferred sales
charge will not be assessed on withdrawals not exceeding 12% annually of the
initial account balance when the Systematic Withdrawal Plan was started.
Should you wish at any time to add a Systematic Withdrawal Plan to an
existing account or change payee instructions, you will need to submit a written
request, signed by all registered owners, with signatures guaranteed.
Retirement accounts are eligible for Systematic Withdrawal Plans. Please
contact MIISC at 1-800-777-6472 to obtain the necessary paperwork to establish a
plan.
If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your checks, or if deposits to a
bank account are returned for any reason, your redemptions will be discontinued.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT METHOD
You may authorize an investment to be automatically drawn each month from
your bank for investment in Fund shares under the "Automatic Investment Method"
and "Fed Wire/EFT" sections of the Account Application. There is no charge to
you for this program.
You may terminate or suspend your Automatic Investment Method by telephone
at any time by contacting MIISC at 1-800-777-6472.
If you have investments being withdrawn from a bank account and we are
notified that the account has been closed, your Automatic Investment Method will
be discontinued.
CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Shareholders with two or more Ivy or Mackenzie fund accounts will receive a
single quarterly account statement, unless otherwise specified. This feature
consolidates the activity for each account onto one statement. Requests for
quarterly consolidated statements for all other accounts must be submitted in
writing and must be signed by all registered owners.
RETIREMENT PLANS
The Ivy and Mackenzie funds offer several tax-sheltered retirement plans
that may fit your needs:
- IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
- 401(k) Plan
Money Purchase Pension Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
- SEP-IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Plan)
- 403(b)(7) Plan
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Minimum initial and subsequent investments for retirement plans are $25.00.
Investors Bank & Trust, which serves as custodian or trustee under the
retirement plan prototypes available from the Fund, charges certain nominal fees
for annual maintenance. A portion of these fees is remitted to MIMI, as
compensation for its services to the retirement plan accounts maintained with
the Fund.
Distributions from retirement plans are subject to certain requirements
under the Code, and various documents (available from MIISC), including IRS Form
W-4P, and information must be provided before the distribution may be made. The
Ivy and Mackenzie Funds and MIISC assume no responsibility to determine whether
a distribution satisfies the conditions of applicable tax laws, and will not be
responsible for any penalties assessed. For additional information, please
contact your broker, tax adviser or MIISC.
Please call MIISC at 1-800-777-6472 for complete information kits describing
the plans and their benefits, restrictions, provisions and fees.
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IVY EMERGING GROWTH FUND
ACCOUNT APPLICATION
USE THIS APPLICATION FOR
CLASS A AND CLASS B
Please mail applications and checks to: Mackenzie Ivy Investor Services Corp.,
P.O. Box 3022, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0922.
(This Application should not be used for retirement accounts for which Ivy is
custodian.)
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IVY EMERGING GROWTH FUND ACCOUNT APPLICATION
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FUND
USE
ONLY _________________________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ______________
Account Number Dealer # Branch # Rep. I.D. #
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REGISTRATION
1 [ ] Individual ________________________________________________________________________________________
[ ] Joint Tenant Owner, Custodian or Trustee
[ ] Estate ________________________________________________________________________________________
[ ] UGMA/UTMA Co-owner or Minor
[ ] Corporation ________________________________________________________________________________________
[ ] Partnership Minor's State of Residence
[ ] Sole Proprietor ________________________________________________________________________________________
[ ] Trust Street
__________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Trust
[ ] Other ____________ ________________________________________________________________________/__/__/__/__/__/
______________________ City State Zip Code
/__/__/__/-/__/__/__/-/__/__/__/__/ /__/__/__/-/__/__/__/-/__/__/__/__/
Phone Number -- Day Phone Number -- Evening
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TAX ID #
2 /__/__/__/-/__/__/-/__/__/__/__/ of /__/__/-/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ Citizenship [ ] U.S. [ ] Other _______________
Social Security Number Tax Identification Number
Under penalties of perjury, I certify by signing in Section 8 below that: (1) the number shown in this section is my
correct taxpayer identification number (TIN), and (2) I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I have not
been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure
to report all interest or dividends, or (b) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup
withholding. (Cross out item (2) if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup
withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return.) Please see the "Tax Identification
Number" section of the Prospectus for additional information on completing this section.
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DEALER INFORMATION
3 The undersigned ("Dealer") agrees to all applicable provisions in this Application, guarantees the signature and legal
capacity of the Shareholder, and agrees to notify IMI of any purchases made under a Letter of Intent or Rights of
Accumulation.
__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Dealer Name Representative's Name and Number
__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Branch Office Address Representative's Phone Number
__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code Authorized Signature of Dealer
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INVESTMENTS
4 A. Enclosed is my check for $ ______________ ($1,000 minimum) made payable to Ivy Emerging Growth Fund. Please invest it
in Class A [ ] or Class B [ ] shares.
B. I qualify for a reduced sales charge due to the following privilege (applies only to Class A shares):
[ ] New Letter of Intent (if ROA or 90-day backdate privilege is applicable, provide account(s) information below).
[ ] ROA with the account(s) listed below.
[ ] Existing Letter of Intent with account(s) listed below.
____________________________________ /__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ [ ] or New
Fund Name Account Number
____________________________________ /__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ [ ] or New
Fund Name Account Number
If establishing a Letter of Intent, you will need to purchase Class A shares over a thirteen-month period in
accordance with the provisions in the Prospectus. The aggregate amount of these purchases will be at least equal to
the amount indicated below (see Prospectus for minimum amount required for reduced sales charges).
[ ] $50,000 [ ] $100,000 [ ] $250,000 [ ] $500,000
C. FOR DEALER USE ONLY
Confirmed trade orders: /__/__/__/__/__/__/ /__/__/__/__/__/__/ o /__/__/__/ /__/__/__/__/__/__/
Confirm Number Number of Shares Trade Date
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DISTRIBUTION
5 A. I would like to reinvest dividends and capital gains into additional shares of the same class in this account at net
asset value unless a different option is checked below.
B. [ ] Reinvest all dividends and capital gains into additional shares of the same class in an account in a different
Ivy or Mackenzie fund.
_____________________________________ /__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ [ ] New Account
Fund Name Account Number
C. [ ] Pay all dividends in cash and reinvest capital gains into additional shares of the same class in this account
or an account in a different Ivy or Mackenzie fund.
_____________________________________ /__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ [ ] New Account
Fund Name Account Number
D. [ ] Pay all dividends and capital gains in cash.
I REQUEST THE ABOVE CASH DISTRIBUTION, SELECTED IN B OR C ABOVE, BE:
[ ] Sent to the address listed in the registration. [ ] Sent to the special payee listed in Section 7A [ ] (By Mail)
7B [ ] (By E.F.T.)
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OPTIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES
6 A. / / AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT METHOD (AIM)
I wish to invest / / once per month. My bank account will be debited on or about the
/ / twice _________________ day of the month
/ / 3 times _________________ day of the month
/ / 4 times _________________ day of the month
_________________ day of the month*
Please invest $_________ each period starting in the month of ______ in Class A / / or Class B / / of Ivy Emerging Growth
Fund.
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Dollar Amount Month
/ / I have attached a voided check to ensure my correct bank account
will be debited.
* There must be a period of at least seven calendar days between each
investment period.
B. / / SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLANS*
I wish to automatically withdraw funds from / / Monthly / / Quarterly / / Semiannually / / Annually
my account in Class A / / or Class B / / of Ivy
Emerging Growth Fund.
I request the distribution be:
/ / Once / / Twice / / 3 times / / 4 times per month / / Sent to the address listed in the registration.
/ / Sent to the special payee listed in Section 7.
/ / Invested into additional shares of the same
class of a different Ivy or Mackenzie fund.
___________________________________________________________
Fund Name
/ / / / / / / / / /
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Account Number
Amount $ _______________, starting on or about the _____________ day of the _____________
Minimum $50 month
_____________ day of the _____________
month
_____________ day of the _____________
month
_____________ day of the _____________
month**
(choose one)
NOTE: Account minimum: $5,000 in shares at current offering price)
** There must be a period of at least seven calendar days between
each withdrawal period.
C. / / ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER FOR REDEMPTION PROCEEDS*
I authorize the Agent to honor telephone instructions for the
redemption of Fund shares up to $50,000. Proceeds may be wire
transferred to the bank account designated ($1,000 minimum).
Shares issued in certificate form may not be redeemed under
this privilege. (COMPLETE SECTION 7B)
D. / / TELEPHONE EXCHANGES* / / YES / / NO
I authorize exchanges by telephone among the Ivy and Mackenzie
family of funds, upon instructions from any person as more
fully described in the Prospectus. To change this option once
established, written instructions must be received from the
shareholder of record or the current registered representative.
If neither box is checked, the telephone exchange privilege
will be provided automatically.
E. / / TELEPHONIC REDEMPTIONS* / / YES / / NO
The Fund or its agents are authorized to honor telephone
instructions from any person as more fully described in the
Prospectus for the redemption of Fund shares. The amount of the
redemption shall not exceed $50,000 and the proceeds are to be
payable to the shareholder of record and mailed to the address
of record. To change this option once established, written
instructions must be received from the shareholder of record or
the current registered representative.
If neither box is checked, the telephone redemption privilege
will be provided automatically.
*MAY NOT BE USED IF SHARES ARE ISSUED IN CERTIFICATE FORM.
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SPECIAL PAYEE
7 A. MAILING ADDRESS B. FED WIRE / E.F.T. INFORMATION
Please send all disbursements to this special
payee
____________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Name of Bank or Individual Financial Institution
____________________________________________ __________________________ __________________
Account Number (if applicable) ABA # Account #
____________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Street Street
____________________________________________ ______________________________________________
City/State/Zip City/State/Zip
(Please attach a voided check)
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SIGNATURES
8 Investors should be aware that the failure to check "No" under Section
6, "Optional Special Features", above means that the Telephone
Exchanges/Redemptions Privileges will be provided. The Funds employ
reasonable procedures that require personal identification prior to
acting on exchange/redemption instructions communicated by telephone
to confirm that such instructions are genuine. In the absence of such
procedures, a Fund may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or
fraudulent telephone instructions. Please see "Exchange Privilege" and
"How to Redeem Shares" in the Prospectus for more information on these
privileges.
I certify to my legal capacity to purchase or redeem shares of the
Fund for my own account or for the account of the organization named
in Section 1. I have received a current Prospectus and understand its
terms are incorporated in this application by reference. I am
certifying my taxpayer information as stated in Section 2.
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Signature of Owner, Custodian, Trustee or Corporate Officer Date
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Signature of Joint Owner, Co-Trustee or Corporate Officer Date
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(REMEMBER TO SIGN SECTION 8)
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