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IVY FUND
IVY CANADA FUND
Supplement Dated January 1, 1996
to Prospectus Dated April 30, 1995
The tenth 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
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IVY FUNDS
Via Mizner Financial Plaza
700 S. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
1-800-456-5111
ICS-16-196
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retirement plan 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 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 14, 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
ICS-16-196
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APRIL 30, 1995 (LOGO IVY FUNDS)
IVY
CANADA
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 OF 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
Canada 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.
THE 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
Investing in Canada and Other Foreign Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Risk Factors and Investment Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Minimum Account Balance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Signature Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Choosing a Distribution Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tax Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exchange Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reinvestment Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Systematic Withdrawal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Investment Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Consolidated Account Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Retirement Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS TRANSFER AGENT MANAGER
John S. Anderegg, Jr. Michael G. Landry, President Mackenzie Ivy Investor Ivy Management, Inc.
Paul H. Broyhill Keith J. Carlson, Vice President Services Corp. Boca Raton, FL
Frank W. DeFriece, Jr. C. William Ferris, P.O. Box 3022
Michael G. Landry Secretary/Treasurer Boca Raton, FL 33431-0922 DISTRIBUTOR
Michael R. Peers Michael R. Peers, Chairman 1-800-777-6472 Mackenzie Ivy Funds
Joseph G. Rosenthal Distribution, Inc.
Richard N. Silverman CUSTODIAN AUDITORS Via Mizner Financial Plaza
J. Brendan Swan Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. 700 South Federal Highway
Boston, MA Ft. Lauderdale, FL Boca Raton, FL 33432
LEGAL COUNSEL 1-800-456-5111
Dechert Price & Rhoads
Boston, MA
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
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CLASS A CLASS B
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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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CLASS A CLASS B
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (as a percentage of average
daily net assets):
Management/Advisory Fees...................................... 0.85% 0.85%
12b-1 Service/Distribution Fees............................... 0.40% 0.99%(1)
Other Expenses................................................ 1.19% 1.19%
-- --
Total Fund Operating Expenses(2).............................. 2.44% 3.03%
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(1) 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.
(2) 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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1 YEAR(1) 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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$81 $ 129 $ 180 $319
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(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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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$81 $124 $179 $ 321
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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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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$ 31 $94 $ 159 $ 321
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(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" 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 six months 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 or her bank account. For a more detailed discussion of the
Fund's fees and expenses, see the following sections of the Prospectus:
"Organization and Management 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 Fund results from a reorganization of Mackenzie Canada Fund, a series of
The Mackenzie Funds Inc., which reorganization was approved by stockholders on
January 27, 1995.
The following information through December 31, 1994 relating to Class A**
and Class B shares of the Fund, operating prior to the reorganization of
Mackenzie Canada Fund (d/b/a Ivy Canada Fund) into Ivy Canada Fund, a series of
the Trust, 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 Semi-Annual Report dated December 31, 1994 and
Annual Report dated June 30, 1994, which are incorporated by reference into the
Fund's SAI. The Semi-Annual Report and Annual Report contain further information
about and management's discussion of the Fund's performance, and are available
to shareholders upon request and without charge. The information presented below
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto.
Prior to January 31, 1995, Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. ("MIMI"), of
which Ivy Management, Inc. ("IMI") is a wholly owned subsidiary, served as
investment adviser to the Fund. MIMI is a subsidiary of Mackenzie Financial
Corporation ("MFC").
Selected data (for one share outstanding throughout each period) and ratios
for the Fund are as follows:
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CLASS A
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FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1994
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Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................................... $ 9.85
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss)................................................................................ (.11)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)................................................ (.81)
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Total from investment operations....................................................................... (.92)
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income........................................................................ --
Distributions from net capital gain......................................................................... --
Return of capital paid-in................................................................................... 0.3
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Total distributions.................................................................................... .03
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Net asset value, end of period............................................................................... $ 8.90
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Total return................................................................................................. (9.38)%(e)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................................... $ 23,296
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets................................................................ 2.44%(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets............................................ (1.85)%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate...................................................................................... 36%(c)
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CLASS B
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FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1994
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Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................................... $ 9.85
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss)................................................................................ (.09)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)................................................ (.86)
-----
Total from investment operations....................................................................... (.95)
-----
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income........................................................................ --
Distributions from net capital gain......................................................................... --
Return of capital paid-in................................................................................... --
-----
Total distributions.................................................................................... --
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Net asset value, end of period............................................................................... $ 8.90
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Total return................................................................................................. (9.64)%(e)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................................... $ 741
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets................................................................ 3.03%(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets............................................ (2.44)%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate...................................................................................... 36%(c)
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CLASS A
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FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
JUNE 30,
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1994
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Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................................... $ 10.04
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss)................................................................................ (.11)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)................................................ .24
-----
Total from investment operations....................................................................... .13
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income........................................................................ --
Distributions from net capital gain......................................................................... .31
Return of capital paid-in................................................................................... .01
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Total distributions.................................................................................... .32
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Net asset value, end of period............................................................................... $ 9.85
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Total return................................................................................................. 1.05%(d)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................................... $ 34,549
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets................................................................ 2.05%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets............................................ (1.09)%
Portfolio turnover rate...................................................................................... 62%
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CLASS B
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FOR THE PERIOD
APRIL 1, 1994
(COMMENCEMENT)
TO JUNE 30,
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1994
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Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................................... $10.16
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss)................................................................................ (.02)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)................................................ (.29)
-----
Total from investment operations....................................................................... (.31)
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income........................................................................ --
Distributions from net capital gain......................................................................... --
Return of capital paid-in................................................................................... --
-----
Total distributions.................................................................................... --
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Net asset value, end of period............................................................................... $ 9.85
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Total return................................................................................................. (3.05)%(e)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................................... $ 227
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets................................................................ 2.68%(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets............................................ (1.72)%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate...................................................................................... 62%(c)
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CLASS A
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FOR THE
EIGHT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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1993 1992 1991
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Net asset value, beginning of period........................................... $ 7.43 $ 8.89 $ 8.55
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss).................................................. (.01) (.12) (.03)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized).................. 3.35 (1.34) .41
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Total from investment operations......................................... 3.34 (1.46) .38
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income.......................................... -- -- --
Distributions from net capital gain........................................... .73 -- .04
Return of capital paid-in..................................................... -- -- --
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Total distributions...................................................... .73 -- .04
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Net asset value, end of period................................................. $ 10.04 $ 7.43 $ 8.89
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Total return................................................................... 47.10%(d) (16.42)%(d) (6.59)%(c)(d)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)....................................... $30,971 $11,280 $ 14,369
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets.................................. 2.63% 2.70% 2.78%(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets.............. (1.41)% (1.39)% (.52)%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate........................................................ 32% 2% 4%(c)
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FOR THE PERIOD
NOVEMBER 18, 1987
FOR THE YEAR ENDED (COMMENCEMENT)
OCTOBER 31, TO OCTOBER 31,
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1990 1989 1988
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Net asset value, beginning of period........................................... $ 10.53 $ 10.15 $ 9.50*
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Income (loss) from investment operations
Net investment income (loss).................................................. .02 .15(a) .17(a)
Net gain (loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized).................. (1.98) .50 .57
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Total from investment operations......................................... (1.96) .65 .74
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income.......................................... .02 .24 .07
Distributions from net capital gain........................................... -- .03 .02
Return of capital paid-in..................................................... -- -- --
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Total distributions...................................................... .02 .27 .09
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Net asset value, end of period................................................. $ 8.55 $ 10.53 $ 10.15
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Total return................................................................... (18.69)%(d) 6.41%(d) 8.15%(c)(d)
Ratios/supplemental data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)....................................... $14,268 $16,807 $ 5,360
Ratio of expenses to average daily net assets.................................. 2.89% 2.36%(b) 1.91%(b)(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets.............. .16% 1.57% 1.86%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate........................................................ 0% 2% 3%(c)
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(a) Net investment income is net of expense reimbursements from MIMI.
(b) The ratio of expenses to average daily net assets is net of expense
reimbursements from MIMI. Without expense reimbursements, the ratio would
have been 3.14% and 5.05% (annualized) for the year ended October 31, 1989
and 1988, respectively.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
(e) Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales
charge.
* Price at inception excluding sales charge.
** Shares of the Fund outstanding as of March 31, 1994 were designated Class A
shares of the Fund.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Fund is a diversified company which seeks long-term capital appreciation
by investing primarily in equity securities of Canadian companies.
It is a fundamental policy of the Fund normally to invest at least 65% of
its total assets (calculated at market value at the time of each investment) in
equity securities of Canadian issuers (consisting of common and preferred stock,
securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, common stock and common stock
purchase warrants) listed on Canadian stock exchanges or traded over-the-counter
in Canada. Canadian issuers are companies (i) organized under the laws of
Canada, (ii) for which the principal securities trading market is in Canada,
(iii) which derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from goods produced
or sold, investments made or services performed in Canada, or (iv) which have at
least 50% of their assets situated in Canada. It is expected that the balance of
the Fund's assets will be invested in bills and bonds of the Government of
Canada and the governments of the provinces or municipalities of Canada, notes
and debentures of Canadian companies, rated Aaa or Aa by Moody's Investor
Services Inc. ("Moody's"), and AAA or AA by Standard and Poor's Corporation
("S&P"), or, if not rated by Moody's or S&P, of comparable quality as determined
by Mackenzie Financial Corporation ("MFC"), the Fund's Investment Adviser,
foreign securities, U.S. Government securities and equity securities of U.S.
companies. The Fund may also invest in corporate debt securities considered
medium grade (i.e., rated Baa by Moody's or BBB by S&P). See Appendix A in the
Fund's SAI for a description of corporate bond ratings. The balance of the
Fund's investments may also include zero coupon bonds that meet these credit
quality standards. Whenever in MFC's judgment changes in the Canadian economy or
market warrant, the Fund may, for temporary defensive purposes, invest without
limit in certain money market instruments.
The Fund may purchase securities on a "when-issued" or firm commitment
basis, purchase shares of other investment companies, and borrow from banks as a
temporary measure for emergency purposes. In addition, the Fund may enter into
forward currency contracts to protect against the uncertainty in the level of
future foreign exchange rates, but not for speculative purposes. The Fund may
invest in warrants.
For temporary defensive purposes, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its
total assets (calculated at market value at the time of each investment) in
short-term (less than twelve months to maturity), medium-term (not greater than
five years to maturity) and long-term (more than five years to maturity)
obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government. Subject to its
investment restrictions, the Fund may also invest in money market securities,
denominated in U.S. or Canadian dollars, issued by entities organized in the
United States or Canada, such as: (1) short, medium and long-term obligations
issued or guaranteed by the Government of Canada, the governments of the
provinces or municipalities of Canada, their agencies or instrumentalities; (2)
finance company and corporate commercial paper, and other short term corporate
obligations rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A or better by S&P or, if not rated by
Moody's or S&P, of comparable quality as determined by MFC; (3) obligations
(including certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances) of
banks deemed to be creditworthy by MFC under guidelines adopted by the Trust's
Board of Trustees; and (4) repurchase agreements with banks and broker-dealers
with respect to such securities.
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 "Investing in Canada and Other
Foreign Markets" and "Risk Factors and Investment Techniques," below, and the
SAI.
INVESTING IN CANADA AND OTHER FOREIGN MARKETS
The Fund intends to invest its assets in a broad spectrum of Canadian
issuers, including metals and minerals, other natural resources, construction,
electronics, food, appliances and household goods, transport, tourism, the media
and financial institutions. In selecting industries and companies for equity
investment, MFC may consider, among other factors, overall growth prospects,
competitive position in domestic and export markets, technology, research and
development, productivity, labor costs, raw material costs and sources, profit
margins, return on investments, capital resources, and management and government
regulations.
Canada is one of the world's leading industrial countries, as well as a
major exporter of agricultural products. Canada is rich in natural resources
such as zinc, uranium, nickel, gold, silver, aluminum, iron and copper. Forest
covers over 44% of land areas, making Canada a leading world producer of
newsprint.
Canada is also a major producer of hydroelectricity, oil and gas. The
business activities of companies in the energy field may include the production,
generation, transmission, marketing, control or measurement of energy or energy
fuels.
Canada's gross domestic product, in Canadian dollars, was $526.73 billion in
1993, $508.08 billion in 1992 and $497.67 billion in 1991. On March 27, 1995,
the buying rate in New York City payable in Canadian dollars was approximately
$1.00 = $.7135 in United States dollars. External trade, service payments and
capital flows play a major role in the Canadian economy. The recent
implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement in January, 1994 is
expected to lead to increased trade and reduced barriers between Canada and the
United States.
The economy of Canada is strongly influenced by the activities of companies
and industries involved in the production and processing of natural resources.
The companies may include those involved in the energy industry, industrial
materials (chemicals, base metals, timber and paper) and agricultural materials
(grain cereals). The securities of companies in the energy industry are subject
to changes in value and dividend yield, which depend, to a large extent, on the
price and supply of energy fuels. Rapid price and supply fluctuations may be
caused by events relating to international politics, energy conservation and the
success of exploration projects.
The Fund may purchase securities in any foreign country. In addition, the
Fund may purchase sponsored or unsponsored American Depository Receipts
("ADRs"), which 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
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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 MFC 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.
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 some of the
risks associated with such securities and techniques.
DEBT SECURITIES: Investment in debt securities involves both interest rate
and credit risk. Generally, the value of debt instruments rises and falls
inversely with interest rates. As interest rates decline, the value of debt
securities generally increases. Conversely, rising interest rates tend to cause
the value of debt securities to decrease. Bonds with longer maturities generally
are more volatile than bonds with shorter maturities. The market value of debt
securities also varies according to the relative financial condition of the
issuer. In general, lower-quality bonds offer higher yields due to the increased
risk that the issuer will be unable to meet its obligations on interest or
principal payments at the time called for by the debt instrument.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES: U.S. Government securities are obligations of,
or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Such
securities include: (1) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury (such 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.
MEDIUM-GRADE DEBT SECURITIES: 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. Should any
individual bond held by the Fund fall below a rating of Baa or BBB, MFC
currently intends to dispose of such bond based on then existing market
considerations.
BANKING INDUSTRY AND SAVING AND LOAN OBLIGATIONS: The bank obligations in
which the Fund may invest 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 companies having an outstanding debt issue
currently rated Aaa or Aa by Moody's or AAA or AA by S&P.
SHARES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES: The Fund may invest in the securities
of other investment companies in an amount up to (i) 5% of the value of the
Fund's assets (calculated at market value at the time of each investment) in any
one investment company holding, (ii) 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of
any one investment company holding, and (iii) 10% of the value of the Fund's
assets (calculated at market value at the time of each investment) in all
investment company holdings. As a shareholder in an investment company, the Fund
will bear its ratable share of the investment company expenses, including
management fees in the case of a management investment company.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS: The Fund usually effects currency
exchange transactions on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing
in the foreign exchange market. However, some price spread on currency exchange
(to cover service charges) will be incurred when the Fund converts assets from
one currency to another. Further, the Fund may be affected either unfavorably or
favorably by the relative rates of exchange between the currencies of different
nations.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS: A forward foreign currency contract
involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future
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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 the contract. Although these
contracts are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the
value of the hedged currencies, they also 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.
ZERO COUPON BONDS: Zero coupon bonds are debt obligations issued without
any requirement for the periodic payment of interest. Zero coupon bonds are
issued at a significant discount from face value. The discount approximates the
total amount of interest the bonds would accrue and compound over the period
until maturity at a rate of interest reflecting the market rate at the time of
issuance. The Fund, if it holds zero coupon bonds in its portfolio, however,
would recognize income currently for Federal income tax purposes in the amount
of the unpaid, accrued interest and generally would be required to distribute
dividends representing such income to the shareholders currently, even though
funds representing such income would not have been received by the Fund. Cash to
pay dividends representing unpaid, accrued interest may be obtained from sales
proceeds of portfolio securities and Fund shares and from loan proceeds. Because
interest on zero coupon obligations is not distributed to the Fund on a current
basis but is in effect compounded, the value of the securities of this type is
subject to greater fluctuations in response to changing interest rates than the
value of debt obligations which distribute income regularly.
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 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 MFC 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.
BORROWING, "WHEN-ISSUED" SECURITIES AND FIRM COMMITMENTS: The Fund may
borrow from a bank up to a limit of 10% of its total assets (calculated at
market value at the time of each borrowing), but only for temporary or emergency
purposes. 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).
The Fund may purchase securities on a "when-issued" or firm commitment basis
in order to secure an advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of
entering into the transaction. Purchasing securities on a "when-issued" basis
involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines
prior to the settlement date.
RESTRICTED AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES: The Fund's policy is that restricted
and other illiquid securities (including repurchase agreements of more than
seven days duration and other securities which are not readily marketable or
which have a limited trading market) may not constitute, at the time of
purchase, more than 10% of the value of the Fund's net assets (calculated at
market value at the time of each investment). In addition, the Fund may not
invest more than 5% of its assets (calculated at market value at the time of
each investment) in restricted securities. Issuers of restricted securities may
not be subject to the disclosure and other investor protection requirements that
would apply if their securities were publicly traded. Restricted 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.
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 Fund results from a reorganization of Mackenzie
Canada Fund, a series of The Mackenzie Funds Inc., into the Fund, a newly
created series of the Trust, which reorganization was approved by Shareholders
on January 27, 1995. 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.
As of March 31, 1995, S. Kantha, 8 Old Greenhouse Lane, Madison, New Jersey
07940, held 25.20% of the outstanding Class B shares of the Fund and is
considered to hold a controlling interest (as defined under the Investment
Company Act of 1940) in Class B shares of the Fund.
INVESTMENT MANAGER
The Trust employs IMI to provide business management services; MFC, an
affiliate of IMI, to provide investment advisory services; MIMI to provide
administrative and accounting services; and Mackenzie Ivy Funds Distribution,
Inc. ("MIFDI," or the "Distributor") to distribute the Fund's shares. Until
January 31, 1995, MIMI served as investment adviser to the Fund.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Since 1992, Frederick Sturm, a Vice President of MFC,
an affiliate of IMI and parent company of MIMI, has been the portfolio manager
of the Fund. Mr. Sturm joined MFC in 1983 and has 10 years of professional
investment experience.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES: For management of its investment and
business affairs, the Fund pays IMI a monthly fee calculated on the basis of the
Fund's average daily net assets during the preceding month at an annual rate of
0.50%. In addition, the Fund pays MFC a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.35%
of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The fees paid by the Fund are
higher than the average fees paid by most 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 annualized operating expenses to average daily net assets for Class A
and Class B shares of the Fund for the six months ended December 31, 1994 was
2.44% and 3.03%, respectively.
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 rule 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 1.5% 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 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, IMI and the
Board of Trustees, MFC 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, MFC 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.
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.
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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 and distribution fees at a combined annual rate of up to 0.40% 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 CDSC 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 higher 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 subject to lower 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 and
distribution 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 higher 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 and distribution 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 and distribution 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 the Class A shares.
In order to provide that the Class A and Class B shares of the Fund have the
same net asset value, 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 0.60%, 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 or 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 or her shares (thereby increasing the
potential gain or reducing the 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 or her own tax adviser 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.
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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 gain, 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 advisers 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 the higher distribution fee, 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
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
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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 gain 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 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 fund 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 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 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.
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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, your 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.
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. Eastern time 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., Eastern time)
(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
Shares are purchased at a public offering price equal to their NAV per share
plus a sales charge, as set forth below.
TABLE OF SALES CHARGES FOR CLASS A SHARES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CHARGE
----------------------- PORTION OF
AS A AS A PUBLIC
PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OFFERING
OF PUBLIC OF NET PRICE
OFFERING AMOUNT RETAINED
AMOUNT INVESTED PRICE INVESTED BY 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
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24 months after the end of the calendar month 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 "Purchase 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 CDSC 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 CDSC 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 CDSC. The CDSC 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
attaining age 59 1/2 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. The Distributor 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 would be due upon the redemption of the
outstanding Class A shares. The original CDSC rate that would have been charged
if outstanding Class A shares were redeemed will carry over to the new 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 (ROA): 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 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 new
account application.
LETTER OF INTENT (LOI): 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
an LOI, please complete Section 4B of the new 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 for the amount actually invested 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 on the purchase 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 information about additional purchases or to inquire about their account.
Officers and Trustees of the Trust (and their relatives), IMI, MIMI, and MFC
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
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 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.
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 be 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 CDSC 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 net asset value 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. The commission would be computed as 1.00% of the
first $3 million invested; .50% of the next $2 million invested; and .25% of the
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amount invested in excess of $5 million. 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 any state, county, 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 investment management company (an "eligible governmental
authority"). 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, .50% of the next $2,000,000 invested, and .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% in 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 in 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, .50% of the next $2,000,000
invested, and .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 Mackenzie Series Trust or the 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
Shares" sections of this Prospectus, will 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 the Prospectus.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE -- CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares are offered at NAV 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 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 distribution and service fees makes it possible
for the Fund to sell Class B shares without deducting a sales charge at the time
of the purchase.
The amount of the contingent deferred sales charge, if any, will vary
depending on the number of years from the time you purchase your Class B shares
until the time you redeem them. Solely for purposes of determining this holding
period, any payments you make 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 expense.
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 1/2 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. The Distributor may require documentation prior to waiver
of the CDSC.
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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. Eastern time
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. Eastern Time 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
first Class A shares; 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 laws. The
proceeds of the redemption may be more or less than the purchase price of your
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. Eastern time) 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 by
telephone (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 new 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 let your registered representative or his/her assistant
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 of amounts
up to $50,000 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 to 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 fee of $10.00 each time that 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
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provision does not apply to IRAs, 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.
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 gains 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
underreporting 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 your 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 new
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 new account application to
claim this 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 their new 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 requested by telephone 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 signatures guaranteed. The
letter of instruction would be sent 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 outstanding 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
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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 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 the Ivy Funds 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 of
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 6E of the new account application is not completed,
telephone exchange privileges will be provided automatically. Although telephone
exchanges 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 exchanged your shares in writing. If you do not wish to make
telephone exchanges or let your registered representative or his/her assistant
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 may 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 the redemptions. 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.
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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 family of 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
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, including withholding requirements, 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 family of
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, their benefits, restrictions, provisions and fees.
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IVY CANADA 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 CANADA 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 the Manager 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 Canada 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 OPTIONS
5 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.
A. [ ] 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
B. [ ] 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
C. [ ] 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)
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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*
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Please invest $__________each period starting in the month of_______in
Class A / / or Class B / / of Ivy Canada Fund.
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*
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I wish to automatically withdraw funds from my / / Monthly / / Quarterly / / Semiannually / /Annually
account in Class A / / or Class B / / of Ivy Canada 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.
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Fund Name
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Account Number
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Amount $ ---------------, starting on or about the_______________day of the__________
Minimum $50 month
_______________day of the__________
month
_______________day of the _________
month**
(choose one)
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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 instruction 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. / / TELEPHONE REDEMPTIONS* / / YES / / NO
The Fund or its agents are authorized to honor telephone
redemptions 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
instruction 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.
*MAY NOT BE USED IF SHARES ARE ISSUED IN CERTIFICATE FORM
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A. MAILING ADDRESS B. FED WIRE / E.F.T. INFORMATION
Please send all disbursements to this special
payee ---------------------------------------------
Financial Institution
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Name of Bank or Individual ----------------------------------- -------
ABA # Account
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Account Number (if applicable)
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Street
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City/State/Zip (Please attach a voided check)
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SIGNATURES
8
Investors should be aware that failure to check "No" under Section 6,
"Optional Special Features", above means that the Telephone
Exchanges/Redemptions Privileges will be provided. The Fund employs
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, the 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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