Investment Strategy: The Fund pursues
its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, primarily in
equity securities (mostly common stocks) of smaller and mid-sized companies
that are either located outside of the United States or whose primary
business is carried on outside the United States. Smaller and mid-sized
companies are companies with market capitalization (share price multiplied
by number of shares outstanding), at the time of purchase, between
$500 million and $17 billion. The equity securities in which the Fund
invests include common stocks, depositary receipts (receipts typically
issued by banks or trust companies representing ownership interests
of securities issued by foreign companies), rights, warrants, and securities
convertible into common stocks. The Fund normally invests at least
80% of its net assets in equity securities as described above.
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions and exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the UMB
Scout International Discovery Fund. Please see the prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
Typical Investor: The Fund may be suitable for aggressive investors hoping to achieve long-term growth with the potential for an
above-average return while assuming the additional risks of foreign investments as well as short-term volatility.
Date of inception: |
12/31/07 |
Investment advisory fees:
Other expenses:
Total annual fund operating expenses:
Less advisor’s fees waived/expenses:
Total net annual fund operating expenses†
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0.95%*
2.40%
3.35%
-1.75**
1.60%
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Fund Manager: James L. Moffett - lead portfolio manager, Michael D. Stack – co-portfolio manager |
Ticker: UMBDX, Cusip: 904199825 |
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* Under its Investment Advisory Agreement with UMB Scout Funds, on behalf of the UMB Scout International Discovery Fund, Scout Advisors, Inc. will receive investment advisory fees from the Fund based upon an annual rate of 0.95% on the first $1 billion of average daily net assets and 0.85% on average daily net assets over $1 billion.
† As of June 30, 2008
**The Advisor has entered into an agreement to limit fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2009 in order to limit Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses to no more than 1.60%. If Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses would fall below the expense limit, the Advisor may cause the Fund’sexpenses to remain at the expense limit while it is reimbursed for fees that it waived or expenses that it paid during the previous three year period. Please see the UMB International Discovery Fund Prospectus for more information.
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Foreign investments present additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political
factors, lower liquidity, government regulations, differences in securities regulations and accounting standards, possible changes in taxation,
limited public information and other factors. The risks are magnified in countries with emerging markets, since these countries may have
relatively unstable governments and less established markets and economies. This Fund is also more susceptible to market volatility because smaller
companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies.
Additionally, smaller company stocks tend to be sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks.
You should consider the Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Funds call 800-996-2862 or click on UMB
Scout International Discovery Fund prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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