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How old is the Fund?
The Fund began operation on March 11, 1997
How large is the Fund?
The Fund currently has assets of approximately
$20 million (effective 3/31/08)
What is the investment objective of the Fund?
The
investment objective of the fund is growth or capital appreciation..
What does the Fund invest in?
The Fund invests primarily in large and mid-capitalization domestic
common stocks. The Fund does not invest in bonds. Companies involved
in the alcohol, gambling, tobacco, or health care industries are avoided.
How many companies are owned in the Fund currently?
The Fund currently owns approximately 50 different
common stocks.
How old is the Fund's Advisor?
American Trust Investment Advisors, LLC is the
Fund's Advisor. American Trust Investment Advisors, LLC formed
on August 1st, 2001 is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Trust
Company.
American Trust Company has been in operation since 1991
and currently manages approximately $126 million
(effective 3/31/08)
in separate accounts for individual and institutional investors
across the country. This is American Trust Investment Advisors
LLC's
first mutual fund.
Is there a fee to invest?
The Fund is a no-load mutual fund, meaning there is no sales charge
assessed to buy or sell the Fund. There are no 12b-1 fee charges. Like
all mutual funds including no-load mutual funds, the Fund charges an
annual management fee which will not exceed 1.45% of the net assets
of the Fund. Like all other mutual funds, this fee is taken on a daily
pro rata basis from the net assets of the Fund.
What is the minimum initial investment?
The minimum initial investment is $2,500 for non-IRA accounts and $1,000
for an IRA account. Additional minimum investments are $250 and $100
for IRA accounts. Accounts may be started with a minimum of $1,000 through
the automatic investment plan with subsequent investments of $100 per
month by debit from the shareholder's bank account.
Will I get a statement on the Fund?
Shareholders will receive a monthly
statement detailing all transactions for that period. Shareholders will
also receive a confirmation on all account transactions.
May I find the Fund listed in the newspaper?
No, not yet. The Fund has not generally satisfied the minimum asset
size requirements of various newspapers. We hope to be listed in the
newspaper as soon as possible. In the interim, please feel free to call
our shareholder services for the net asset value (NAV) or check this
web site for the daily NAV update.
How do I get started?
Download and print the prospectus
and application or call 1-800-385-7003 for a prospectus and application
on the Fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Fill out the application and mail it along with your check to: American
Trust Allegiance Fund, c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services
LLC, PO Box 701, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701. If you want to overnight
the application and check, send to: American Trust Allegiance Fund,
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services LLC, 615 E. Michigan St, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee,
WI 53202-5207.
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