AMANA MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST
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Amana Income & Amana Growth
October 5, 2000

FUND PROFILE

 

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This profile summarizes key features of the Amana Income and Amana Growth Funds. The Prospectus includes additional information about the Funds that you may want to consider before you invest. You may obtain the Prospectus and other information about the Funds by calling Saturna Capital Corporation at (800) 728-8762, or by accessing our website (www.saturna.com/amana).



What are the Investment Objectives?
Amana Income seeks current income and preservation of capital. Amana Growth seeks long-term capital appreciation.

What are the Principal Investment Strategies? Amana Income invests primarily in dividend-paying companies, which are expected to have more stable stock prices. Amana Growth invests in middle and smaller-size companies expected to grow earnings and stock prices faster than the economy. The Funds invest only in U.S.-traded common stocks. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic religious principles. The Funds diversify their investments across industries and companies and generally follow a value style approach to investing. Additional information about investments and performance is included in semi-annual shareowner reports, over the phone, and on our website.

Average Annual Total Returns
(years ended December 31, 1999)

1 YEAR
5 YEARS

10 YEARS

Amana Income:
8.68%
17.21%
10.88%
S&P 500:
21.04%
28.05%
18.17%


Amana Growth:
99.42%
31.12%
24.36*
Russell 2000:
21.35%
15.19%
15.09%*
     
*since 2/3/94 inception


What are the Principal Risks?
The Funds' total return, like common stocks generally, will fluctuate within a wide range. Only consider investing in the Funds if you are willing to accept the risk that you may lose money. The smaller and less seasoned companies in Amana Growth have greater risk of price volatility. Islamic principles restrict the Funds' ability to invest in certain stocks and market sectors, such as financial companies and fixed income securities. This may limit opportunities and may increase the risk of loss during market declines. Because Islamic principles preclude the use of interest paying instruments, the funds do not maximize current income because reserves remain in cash.

What about Fund Performance? The table and bar chart to the right provide an indication of the risk of investing in Amana Income and Amana Growth. Table information is presented for the most recent ten years for the Income Fund and since inception for the Growth Fund. Two standard stock market indexes are included for performance comparisons. These unmanaged indexes reflect no operating costs or Islamic principles. During the period depicted in the bar chart, the highest return for Amana Income in a calendar quarter was +15.90% (quarter ended 3/31/91) and the lowest return for a quarter was -8.80% (quarter ended 9/30/90). During the period depicted in the bar chart, the highest return for Amana Growth in a calendar quarter was +62.7% (quarter ended 12/31/99) and the lowest return for a quarter was -14.5% (quarter ended 6/30/00).

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Amana Income

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 YTD (9/30/00)
-3.40% 23.65% 1.87% 11.60% -6.46% 27.46% 12.39% 24.54% 14.07% 8.68% 3.15%

Amana Growth

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 YTD (9/30/00)
          35.04% 4.25% 18.18% 16.80% 99.42% -8.42%

 

What are the Fees and Expenses? There are no sales charges or transaction fees on purchases, redemptions, or dividend reinvestments. The tables below illustrate the fees and expenses you pay if you buy and hold Amana Income and Amana Growth shares. The expenses shown under "Annual Fund Operating Expenses" are based on operating expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2000. The expenses are deducted from the assets of each Fund, and not paid directly by shareowners.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses, Amana Funds

 

Amana Income Fund

Amana Growth Fund

Management Expenses:

0.95%

0.95%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees:

.00%

.00%

Other Expenses:

0.60%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses:

1.55%

1.45%

The table entitled "Example of Shareowner Expenses" is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Amana Funds with the cost of investing in other funds. It illustrates the hypothetical expenses that investors might incur over various periods if they invest $10,000 in Amana Income and Amana Growth, respectively. This example assumes both of the Funds provide a respective return of 5% a year, and that operating expenses remain the same.

Example of Shareholder Fees, Amana Funds

1 YEAR
3 YEARS
5 YEARS

10 YEARS

Amana Income Fund
$165
$512
$913
$2079
Amana Growth Fund
$154
$487
$854
$1943

 

 


What about Price and Dividend Information? Daily Fund prices are carried in major newspapers and quoted on electronic systems (symbols AMANX and AMAGX), available by calling (888) 73-AMANA (26262), and accessible online at www.saturna.com. Dividends are paid semi-annually at the end of May and November. Capital gains, if any, are distributed annually in December. Dividends are automatically reinvested, but remain subject to tax.

How do I Buy and Sell Shares? The minimum initial purchase amount is $100 ($25 for retirement plans). Investments are normally made by check or bank transfer. You may sell all or a portion of your shares on any business day by phone, by mail, or by bank transfer. You may exchange shares to another Amana Fund. Other forms may be required.

Who is the Investment Adviser? Saturna Capital Corporation, Bellingham, WA, has served as the investment adviser and administrator since 1990. Nicholas Kaiser, MBA, CFA, president of Saturna Capital, has been the portfolio manager for both Funds since 1990. Under an agreement with Saturna Capital Corporation and Amana Mutual Funds Trust, the Fiqh Council of North America, Leesburg, VA, has served as Shari'ah Consultant for both Funds since January 2000. Similarly, the Islamic Society of North America, Plainfield, IN, has served as Member Services Consultant since January 2000.


Amana Mutual Funds Trust
INVESTMENT APPLICATION

Mail application and check to:
For assistance, call:
AMANA MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST
800-SATURNA or 360/734-9900
Box N, Bellingham WA 98227-0596
FAX 360/734-0755
   

ACCOUNT TYPE AND NAME (select only one)
__Individual _____________________ _________________________ _________________________________
 
First
Middle Initial
Last
 
Social Security Number_______________________

Date of Birth_____________

__Joint with

_____________________

_________________________

____________________________________
 
First
Middle Initial
Last
 
Joint Owner's Social Security Number_____________________________
  (Joint account aare presumed to be "Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship" unless otherwise indicated)

__Gifts to Minor

__________________________

as Custodian for

_______________________________________
 
Name of Custodian
Name of Minor
 
under the__________

__ Uniform Gift to Minors Act
__ Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

____________________
_____________
 
State
 
Minor's Social Security No.
Birth Date

__Other

___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________
 
Indicate name of corporation, organization or fiduciary capacity. if a trust, include name(s) of trustees and date of trust instruments (corporate resolution and/or trust documents).
Tax ID Number
  ________________________________________________________
 
Person(s) authorized to transact business for the above entity.

MAILING ADDRESS
______________________________________
____________________________
 
Street
Apt., Suite, etc.
 
______________________________________
____________________ _____________________ ______________________
 
City
State
ZIP(+4)
Country

TELEPHONE
(____)_________________________
(____)_________________________
   
 
Daytime
Home
   

CITIZENSHIP
__U.S. __Resident Alien __Non-Resident Alien
_____________
       
Country
INVESTMENT SELECTION
Minimum $100 per fund. Make check(s) payable to each Fund selected.
Amana Growth Fund for $________________
Amana Income Fund for $________________
E-MAIL
Transaction confirmations and shareowner reports may be sent to my personal e-mail address:_______________________________________________________
__In addition to paper mailings __Instead of paper mailings (save paper and postage)
 
The undersigned warrants(s) that I (we) have full authority to make this Application, am (are) of legal age. Unless this sentence is struck, I (we) certify, under penalties of perjury, that I (we) am (are) not subject to backup withholding under the provisions of section 3406(a)(1)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. This application is not effective until it is received and accepted by the Trust.
_________________________
____________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Individual (or Custodian)
_________________________
____________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Joint Registrant, if any
   
You may buy shares after reading this Profile or you may request a Prospectus, containing additional information, to review before investing. If you buy shares after reading this Profile, Saturna Capital will send you a Prospectus with your purchase confirmation.


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