
HARRIS ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT TRUST
Supplement dated November 3, 2008 to the Prospectus of
The Oakmark Funds dated January 28, 2008, as previously supplemented on May 9, 2008
THE OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND
Re-opening of the Fund. Effective immediately, The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund is open to all new investors. The footnote on page 11 of the prospectus and the section on page 38 of the prospectus entitled “ELIGIBILITY TO BUY SHARES – Equity and Income Fund” are deleted in their entirety.
Limitation on Investment in Securities of Non-U.S. Issuers. Effective immediately, the maximum percentage of total assets that The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund may invest in securities of non-U.S. issuers is increased from 25% to 35%. Accordingly, the prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
The first sentence of the section entitled “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” on page 11 of the prospectus is replaced in its entirety with the following:
“Equity and Income Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity and fixed-income securities (although the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers).”
THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
Benchmark. Effective January 1, 2009, The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund will change its primary benchmark. Accordingly, as of that date the prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
Within the section entitled “PERFORMANCE INFORMATION,” the first paragraph on page 29 is replaced in its entirety with the following:
“The following table compares the Fund’s average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund’s average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World ex U.S. Small Cap Index, an unmanaged index that measures the performance of stocks with market capitalizations between $200 million and $800 million across 23 developed markets, excluding the U.S. Prior to January 1, 2009, the Fund’s primary benchmark was the MSCI World ex U.S. Index, an unmanaged index that includes countries throughout the world, excluding the U.S., in proportion to world stock market capitalization. The Fund changed its primary benchmark because the MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index reached its tenth anniversary on December 31, 2008 and now provides an historical perspective to make a more meaningful comparison given the small cap focus of the Fund. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap and MSCI World ex U.S. Indices do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.”
The following row is added as the second-to-last row in the table entitled “Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007” on page 29:
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Years | Since Class II Inception (1/8/01) | |
| MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index | 3.29% | 26.43% | N/A | 15.15% |
SUPNOV08
HARRIS ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT TRUST
Supplement dated May 9, 2008 to the Prospectus of
The Oakmark Funds dated January 28, 2008
REOPENING OF THE OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND TO NEW INVESTORS
The Oakmark Global Fund is no longer closed to new investors. The footnote on page 15 of the
prospectus is deleted. The section on page 38 entitled “ELIGIBILITY TO BUY SHARES – Equity and
Income Fund and Global Fund” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Equity and Income Fund. Equity and Income Fund closed to new purchases through
most financial services companies (“Intermediaries”) on May 7, 2004. If you are a
shareholder (in your own name or as a beneficial owner of shares held in someone else’s
name) of this Fund, you may continue to make additional investments in the Fund and
reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions.
You may open a new account in this Fund, even though the Fund is closed, if:
The Trust reserves the right to re-open the Fund to new investors or to modify the extent to which future sales of shares are limited. If you have any questions about your eligibility to purchase shares of the Fund, please call an investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.
• You purchase shares directly from The Oakmark Funds;
• You purchase through an employee retirement plan that currently includes shares of the Fund as an investment alternative and whose records are maintained by a trust company or plan administrator;
• You are transferring or “rolling over” into an IRA account of the Fund from an employee benefit plan through which you held shares of the Fund (if your plan doesn’t qualify for rollovers, you may still open a new account with all or part of the proceeds of a distribution from the plan);
• You purchase into an annuity account offered by a company that currently includes shares of the Fund as an investment alternative for such account; or
• The Adviser determines that your investment in the Fund would not adversely affect the Adviser’s ability to manage the Fund effectively.
The Oakmark Fund ("Oakmark Fund"), The Oakmark Select Fund ("Select Fund"), The Oakmark Global Fund ("Global Fund"), The Oakmark Global Select Fund ("Global Select Fund"), The Oakmark International Fund ("International Fund") and The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund ("International Small Cap Fund") seek long-term capital appreciation. The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund ("Equity and Income Fund") seeks income and preservation and growth of capital.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIESPhilosophy
The Oakmark Funds (the "Funds") use a value investment philosophy in selecting equity securities. This investment philosophy is based upon the belief that, over time, a company's stock price converges with the company's true business value. By "true business value," we mean an estimate of the price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to acquire the entire business. We believe that investing in securities priced significantly below their true business value presents the best opportunity to achieve a Fund's investment objective.
The Funds' investment adviser, Harris Associates L.P. (the "Adviser"), uses this value philosophy to identify companies that it believes have discounted stock prices compared to the companies' true business values.
In assessing such companies, the Adviser looks for the following characteristics, although not all of the companies selected will have these attributes:
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Key Tenets of the Oakmark Investment Philosophy: 1. Buy businesses that are trading at a significant discount to the Adviser's estimate of the company's intrinsic value. At the time the Adviser buys a company, the Adviser wants the company's stock to be inexpensive relative to what it believes the entire business is worth. 2. Invest with companies expected to grow shareholder value over time. Value investors can sometimes fall into the trap of buying a stock that is inexpensive for a reason—because the company just doesn't grow. The Adviser looks for good quality, growing businesses with positive free cash flow and intelligent investment of cash. 3. Invest with management teams that think and act as owners. The Adviser seeks out company managements that understand the dynamics of per share value growth and are focused on achieving such growth. Stock ownership and incentives that align managements' interests with those of shareholders are key components of this analysis. |
Process
In making its investment decisions, the Adviser uses a "bottom-up" approach focused on individual companies, rather than focusing on specific economic factors or specific industries. In order to select investments that meet the criteria described above, the Adviser uses independent, in-house research to analyze each company. The Adviser does not rely on recommendations generated by "Wall Street." As part of this selection process, the Adviser's analysts typically visit companies and talk to various industry sources.
The chief consideration in the selection of stocks for the Funds is the size of the discount of a company's stock price compared to the company's perceived true business value. Once the Adviser determines that a stock is selling at a significant discount and that the company has the additional qualities mentioned above, the Adviser generally will consider buying that stock for a Fund. The Adviser usually sells a stock when the price approaches its estimated worth. This means the Adviser sets specific "buy" and "sell" targets for each stock held by a Fund. The Adviser also monitors each holding and adjusts those price targets as warranted to reflect changes in a company's fundamentals.
Bottom-Up Investment Process
All portfolio managers at the Adviser strive to abide by a consistent philosophy and process. This process involves a collective effort to identify what the managers believe are the best values in the marketplace. Each Fund manager typically constructs a focused portfolio from a list of approved stocks, built on a stock by stock basis from the bottom up. The following chart illustrates this bottom-up process:

Managing Risk
The Adviser tries to manage some of the risks of investing in common stocks by purchasing stocks whose prices it considers low relative to the companies' intrinsic value. The Adviser seeks companies with solid finances and proven records and continuously monitors each portfolio holding.
For Equity and Income Fund, the Adviser attempts to manage the risks of investing in bonds by conducting independent evaluations of the creditworthiness of the bonds and their issuers and by actively managing the bonds' average duration in anticipation of interest rate changes.
Furthermore, for Global Fund, Global Select Fund, International Fund and International Small Cap Fund, the Adviser attempts to manage some of the risks of investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers by considering the relative political and economic stability of a company's home country, the company's ownership structure, and the company's accounting practices.
Portfolio Structure
The Adviser believes that holding a relatively small number of stocks allows its "best ideas" to have a meaningful impact on Fund performance; therefore, the portfolio of each Fund, except Select Fund and Global Select Fund, typically holds 30 to 60 stocks rather than hundreds. Select Fund and Global Select Fund each generally holds approximately 20 stocks in its portfolio.
The Adviser's value strategy also emphasizes investing for the long-term. The Adviser believes that the market will ultimately discover these undervalued companies, so it gives them the time such recognition requires. The Adviser has found that generally it takes three to five years for the gap between stock price and true business value to close. Therefore, successful implementation of this value investment philosophy requires that the Funds and their shareholders have a long-term investment horizon.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Oakmark Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Oakmark Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad.
Although Oakmark Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in Oakmark Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 1998, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the S&P 500 Index, a widely quoted, unmanaged, market-weighted stock market index that includes 500 of the largest companies publicly traded in the U.S. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the S&P 500 do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
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1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| Oakmark Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes | -3.64% | 9.51% | 5.17% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions | -4.90% | 8.98% | 4.06% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares | -0.61% | 8.27% | 4.00% | N/A |
| Oakmark Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes | -4.01% | 9.13% | N/A | 5.78% |
| S&P 500 | 5.49% | 12.83% | 5.91% | 5.50% |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class II Shares is April 5, 2001. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases | None | None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None | None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less |
2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* | None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .87% | .87% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .14% | .49% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.01% | 1.36% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
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Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $103 | $138 |
| 3 Years | 322 | 431 |
| 5 Years | 588 | 745 |
| 10 Years | 1,236 | 1,635 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Select Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Select Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it is not limited under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to a percentage of assets that it may invest in any one issuer. The Fund could own as few as 12 securities, but generally will have approximately 20 securities in its portfolio.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad.
Although Select Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in Select Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation by investing in a non-diversified fund and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 1998, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the S&P 500 Index, a widely quoted, unmanaged, market-weighted stock market index that includes 500 of the largest companies publicly traded in the U.S. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the S&P 500 do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
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1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| Select Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes | -14.04% | 7.70% | 10.35% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions | -15.52% | 6.76% | 9.15% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares | -7.04% | 6.74% | 8.84% | N/A |
| Select Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes | -14.38% | 7.38% | N/A | 8.80% |
| S&P 500 | 5.49% | 12.83% | 5.91% | 1.66% |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class II Shares is December 31, 1999. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases | None | None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None | None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less | 2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* | None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .85% | .85% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .12% | .50% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | .97% | 1.35% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $99 | $137 |
| 3 Years | 309 | 428 |
| 5 Years | 536 | 739 |
| 10 Years | 1,190 | 1,624 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Equity and Income Fund seeks income and preservation and growth of capital.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Equity and Income Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity and fixed-income securities (although the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies). The Fund is intended to present a balanced investment program between growth and income by investing approximately 50-75% of its total assets in common stock, including securities convertible into common stock, and up to 50% of its assets in U.S. government securities and debt securities rated at time of purchase within the two highest grades assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or by Standard & Poor's Corporation Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its assets in unrated or lower rated debt securities, sometimes called junk bonds.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad.
Although Equity and Income Fund makes every effort to achieve its objectives, it cannot guarantee it will attain those objectives. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
| * | NOTE: Equity and Income Fund is open to new investors who purchase shares directly from the Funds. Please refer to "Investing with The Oakmark Funds — Eligibility to Buy Shares" for new account eligibility criteria. |
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in Equity and Income Fund if you are seeking current income and preservation and growth of capital and are willing to accept the associated risks. The Fund is intended to present a balanced investment program between growth and income.
If you invest in the Fund, you should be willing to accept short-term price fluctuations, which will occur from time to time. You should not consider investing in the Fund if you cannot tolerate moderate short-term declines in share value or if you are seeking the higher returns historically achieved by funds that invest primarily in stocks.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 1998, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the Lipper Balanced Fund Index, an index of 30 balanced funds. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the Lipper Balanced Fund Index do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
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1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| Equity and Income Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes | 11.97% | 12.88% | 11.89% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions | 10.51% | 12.06% | 10.78% | N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares | 9.17% | 11.08% | 10.07% | N/A |
| Equity and Income Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes | 11.59% | 12.55% | N/A | 11.85% |
| Lipper Balanced Fund Index | 6.55% | 10.33% | 6.14% | 4.52% |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class II Shares is July 12, 2000. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases |
None |
None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None |
None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | None |
None |
| Exchange fee | None |
None |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .70% | .70% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .13% | .47% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | .83% | 1.17% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $85 | $119 |
| 3 Years | 265 | 372 |
| 5 Years | 460 | 644 |
| 10 Years | 1,025 | 1,420 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Global Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Global Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The Fund invests in the securities of companies located in at least three countries. Typically, the Fund invests between 25-75% of its total assets in securities of U.S. companies and between 25-75% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund's non-U.S. investments include foreign government obligations and common stock of non-U.S. issuers. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, but the Fund does not expect to invest more than 15% of its assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad, and currency fluctuations.
Although Global Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
| * | NOTE: Global Fund is open to new investors who purchase shares directly from the Funds. Please refer to "Investing with The Oakmark Funds — Eligibility to Buy Shares" for new account eligibility criteria. |
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in Global Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 2000, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, an unmanaged index that includes countries throughout the world, in proportion to world stock market capitalization. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the MSCI World Index do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
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1 Year |
5 Year |
Since Class I Inception* |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| Global Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes |
7.33% |
21.06% |
16.19% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions |
5.62% |
19.98% |
15.40% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares |
7.31% |
18.73% |
14.49% |
N/A |
| Global Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes |
6.92% |
20.64% |
N/A |
19.33% |
| MSCI World Index |
9.04% |
16.96% |
4.76% |
10.31% |
| * | Inception dates for the Fund's Class I and Class II Shares are August 4, 1999 and October 10, 2001, respectively. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases | None | None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None | None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* | None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .97% | .97% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .16% | .56% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.13% | 1.53% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $115 | $156 |
| 3 Years | 359 | 483 |
| 5 Years | 622 | 834 |
| 10 Years | 1,375 | 1,824 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Global Select Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Global Select Fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The Fund invests in the securities of companies located in at least three countries. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that the Fund may invest a greater portion of its assets in a more limited number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund could own as few as 12 securities, but generally will have approximately 20 securities in its portfolio. Typically, the Fund will invest at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies (unless the Adviser deems market conditions and/or company valuations less favorable to non-U.S. companies, in which case the Fund will invest at least 30% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies). There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, but the Fund does not expect to invest more than 15% of its assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad, and currency fluctuations.
Although Global Select Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in Global Select Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit-sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 2007, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one year and since inception for Class I Shares to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, an unmanaged index that includes countries throughout the world, in proportion to world stock market capitalization. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the MSCI World Index do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
|
1 Year |
Since Class I Inception* |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| Global Select Fund – Class I | |||
| Return before taxes |
-1.16% |
5.31% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions |
-2.23% |
4.37% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares |
-0.33% |
4.14% |
N/A |
| MSCI World Index | 9.04% | 14.32% | N/A |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class I Shares is October 2, 2006. As of December 31, 2007, there were no Class II Shares outstanding. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases |
None |
None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None |
None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* |
None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .93% | .93% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .38% | .63% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.31% | 1.56% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and estimated expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $133 | $159 |
| 3 Years | 415 | 493 |
| 5 Years | 718 | 850 |
| 10 Years | 1,579 | 1,856 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
International Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
International Fund invests primarily in common stocks of non-U.S. companies. The Fund may invest in mature markets (examples are Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom) and in less developed markets (examples are Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea). Ordinarily, the Fund will invest in the securities of at least five countries outside the U.S. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, but the Fund does not expect to invest more than 35% of its assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad, and currency fluctuations.
Although International Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in International Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 1998, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World ex U.S. Index, an unmanaged index that includes countries throughout the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada, in proportion to world stock market capitalization. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the MSCI World ex U.S. Index do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
|
1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| International Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes |
-0.51% |
19.51% |
11.94% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions |
-2.90% |
18.20% |
10.60% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares |
3.36% |
17.36% |
10.19% |
N/A |
| International Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes |
-0.94% |
19.06% |
N/A |
11.64% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. Index |
12.44% |
22.12% |
8.99% |
7.03% |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class II Shares is November 4, 1999. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases | None | None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None | None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* | None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | .88% | .88% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .17% | .56% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.05% | 1.44% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $107 | $147 |
| 3 Years | 334 | 456 |
| 5 Years | 579 | 787 |
| 10 Years | 1,283 | 1,724 |
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
International Small Cap Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY
International Small Cap Fund invests primarily in common stocks of non-U.S. companies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of "small cap companies." A small cap company is one whose market capitalization is less than $5 billion at the time of investment.
The Fund may invest in mature markets (examples are Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom) and in less developed markets (examples are Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea). Ordinarily, the Fund will invest in the securities of at least five countries outside the U.S. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's non-U.S. investments, but the Fund does not expect to invest more than 35% of its assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
An investor in the Fund should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially wide price fluctuations. Your investment in the Fund is subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies in which the Fund invests, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad, and currency fluctuations.
Although International Small Cap Fund makes every effort to achieve its objective, it cannot guarantee it will attain that objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include:
Your investment in the Fund is a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.
For more information on risks, see "How The Funds Pursue Their Investment Objectives—Risk Factors."
IS THE FUND RIGHT FOR ME?
You should consider an investment in International Small Cap Fund if you are looking for long-term capital appreciation and are willing to accept the associated risks.
Although the Fund's past performance cannot predict future results, stock investments historically have outperformed most bond and money-market investments over the long term. This higher return comes at the expense of greater short-term price fluctuations, down, as well as up. Therefore, the Fund is intended for investors with a long-term investment horizon and is not managed for short-term results. Thus, you should not consider investing in this Fund if you anticipate a near-term need (typically, three years or less) for either the principal of or gains from your investment.
The Fund is not designed for investors whose primary objective is income.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The Fund's Class I Shares are offered to the general public. The Fund's Class II Shares are offered to certain retirement and profit sharing plans.
The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes), as provided by the bar chart and performance table that follow, is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart can help you evaluate the potential risk and reward of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from year to year. The chart indicates the volatility of the Fund's historical returns.
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Since 1998, the highest and lowest quarterly returns for the Fund's Class I Shares were:
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The following table compares the Fund's average annual total returns (before and after taxes) for one, five and ten years for Class I Shares and the Fund's average annual total returns (before taxes) for one and five years and since inception for Class II Shares to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World ex U.S. Index, an unmanaged index that includes countries throughout the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada, in proportion to world stock market capitalization. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The returns shown for the MSCI World ex U.S. Index do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2007
|
1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Class II Inception* | |
| International Small Cap Fund – Class I | ||||
| Return before taxes |
-8.33% |
24.13% |
17.07% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions |
-12.02% |
21.71% |
15.29% |
N/A |
| Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares |
-0.19% |
21.42% |
15.01% |
N/A |
| International Small Cap Fund – Class II | ||||
| Return before taxes |
-8.41% |
24.04% |
N/A |
17.44% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. Index |
12.44% |
22.12% |
8.99% |
8.83% |
| * | Inception date for the Fund's Class II Shares is January 8, 2001. |
After-tax returns are intended to show the impact of assumed federal income taxes on an investment in the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions" shows the effect of taxable distributions, but assumes that you still hold the Fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in shares of the Fund. The Fund's "Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares" shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if you purchased Fund shares at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans, qualified plans, education savings accounts or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the after-tax returns may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Below are the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases | None | None |
| Maximum deferred sales charge (load) | None | None |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed) | 2% of redemption proceeds on shares held for 90 days or less |
2% of redemption proceeds
on shares held for 90 days or less |
| Exchange fee | None* | None* |
| * | An exchange transaction is a redemption of shares and a purchase of shares and may result in a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less. |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Fund assets)
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| Management fees | 1.15% | 1.15% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees | None | None |
| Other expenses (including service fees) | .19% | .28% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.34% | 1.43% |
Example. The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, reinvest all dividends and distributions, earn a 5% return each year, and operating expenses remain constant. Your actual returns and costs may be higher or lower than those shown, but based on these assumptions, your expenses would be:
|
Class I |
Class II | |
| 1 Year | $136 | $146 |
| 3 Years | 425 | 452 |
| 5 Years | 734 | 782 |
| 10 Years | 1,613 | 1,713 |
INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
In addition to the principal investment strategies described above, each of the Funds may employ the following techniques in pursuing their investment objectives.
Equity Securities. The types of equity securities in which each Fund may invest include common and preferred stocks and warrants or other similar rights and convertible securities. The chief consideration in selecting an equity security for a Fund is the size of the discount of the market price relative to the Adviser's determination of the true business value of the security.
Debt Securities. Each Fund may invest in debt securities of both governmental and corporate issuers. Each of Oakmark Fund, Select Fund, Global Fund and Global Select Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, Equity and Income Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets, and each of International Fund and International Small Cap Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets (valued at the time of investment) in debt securities that are rated below investment grade (commonly called junk bonds), without a minimum rating requirement. Descriptions of the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Corporation Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies ("S&P"), and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") are included in Appendix A to the Statement of Additional Information.
Currency Exchange Transactions. Each Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate for purchasing or selling currency prevailing in the foreign exchange market or through a forward currency exchange contract ("forward contract"). A forward contract is an agreement to purchase or sell a specified currency at a specified future date (or within a specified time period) and price set at the time of the contract. Forward contracts are usually entered into with banks and broker-dealers, are not exchange-traded and are usually for less than one year, but may be renewed.
Forward currency transactions may involve currencies of the different countries in which a Fund may invest, and serve as hedges against possible variations in the exchange rate between these currencies. The Funds' forward currency transactions are limited to transaction hedging and portfolio hedging involving either specific transactions or actual or anticipated portfolio positions. Transaction hedging is the purchase or sale of a forward contract with respect to a specific receivable or payable of a Fund accruing in connection with the purchase or sale of portfolio securities. Portfolio hedging is the use of a forward contract with respect to an actual or anticipated portfolio security position denominated or quoted in a particular currency. The Funds may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to the currency of a particular country in amounts approximating actual or anticipated positions in securities denominated in such currency. When a Fund owns or anticipates owning securities in countries whose currencies are linked, the Fund may aggregate such positions as to the currency hedged. Although forward contracts may be used to protect a Fund from adverse currency movements, the use of such hedges may reduce or eliminate the potentially positive effect of currency revaluations on the Fund's total return.
Short-Term Investments. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, a Fund ordinarily invests on a long-term basis, but on occasion may also invest on a short-term basis, for example, where short-term perceptions have created a significant gap between price and value. Occasionally, securities purchased on a long-term basis may be sold within 12 months after purchase in light of a change in the circumstances of a particular company or industry or in light of general market or economic conditions or if a security achieves its price target in an unexpected shorter period.
Temporary Defensive Investments. In response to adverse market, economic, political, or other unusual conditions, a Fund may utilize a temporary defensive investment strategy by holding cash (U.S. dollars, foreign currencies, or multinational currency units) or investing without limitation in high-quality debt obligations, money market instruments or repurchase agreements. Under normal market conditions, the potential for income or capital growth on these securities will tend to be lower than the potential for income or capital growth on other securities that may be owned by the Fund. During periods when the Fund has assumed a temporary defensive position, it may miss certain other investment opportunities and it may not achieve its investment objective.
Liquidity Program. Each Fund may participate in one or more liquidity programs that are designed to provide an alternative liquidity source for mutual funds experiencing net redemptions of their shares. The Funds will pay the program sponsor fees for providing such liquidity. See the Statement of Additional Information for more information.
RISK FACTORS
You may be subject to the following risks if you invest in the Funds:
General Risks. All investments, including those in mutual funds, have risks, and no one investment is suitable for all investors. Each Fund is intended for long-term investors. Only Equity and Income Fund is intended to present a balanced investment program between growth and income.
Market Risk. Each Fund is subject to market risk—the risk that the securities markets will increase or decrease in value. Market risk applies to every security. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Securities markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising security prices and periods of falling security prices. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which a Fund invests.
Each Fund's portfolio tends to be fairly concentrated, whether it is classified as a diversified or non-diversified fund. As a result, the appreciation or depreciation of any one security held by a Fund will have a greater impact on the Fund's net asset value than it would if the Fund invested in a larger number of securities. Although that strategy has the potential to generate attractive returns over time, it also increases a Fund's volatility. As a result, when you redeem your shares of the Fund, they may be worth more or less than you paid for them.
Common Stock Risk. Each Fund invests significantly in common stocks, which are a type of equity security that represents an ownership interest in a corporation. Common stocks are subject to greater fluctuations in market value than other asset classes as a result of such factors as a company's business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions. The rights of common stockholders are subordinate to all other claims on a company's assets including debt holders and preferred stockholders; therefore, a Fund could lose money if a company in which it invests becomes financially distressed.
Value Style Risk. Investing in "value" stocks presents the risk that the stocks may never reach what the Adviser believes are their full market values, either because the market fails to recognize what the Adviser considers to be the companies' true business values or because the Adviser misjudged those values. In addition, value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks during given periods.
To the extent that a Fund invests in the following types of securities, you also may be subject to other risks:
Small and Mid Cap Securities Risk. During some periods, the securities of small and mid cap companies, as a class, have performed better than the securities of large companies, and in some periods they have performed worse. Stocks of small and mid cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than stocks of large companies.
Small and mid cap companies, as compared to larger companies, may have a shorter history of operations, may not have as great an ability to raise additional capital, may have a less diversified product line making them susceptible to market pressure, and may have a smaller public market for their shares.
Non-U.S. Securities Risk. International investing allows you to achieve greater diversification and to take advantage of changes in foreign economies and market conditions. Many foreign economies have, from time to time, grown faster than the U.S. economy, and the returns on investments in those countries have exceeded those of similar U.S. investments, although there can be no assurance that those conditions will continue.
You should understand and consider carefully the greater risks involved in investing internationally. These include: less public information with respect to companies; less governmental supervision of stock exchanges, securities brokers and companies; different accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; different settlement periods and trading practices; less liquidity and frequently greater price volatility in non-U.S. markets; imposition of foreign taxes; and sometimes less advantageous legal, operational and financial protections applicable to foreign subcustodial arrangements.
Although the Funds try to invest in companies located in countries having stable political environments, there is the possibility of restriction of foreign investment, expropriation of assets, or confiscatory taxation, seizure or nationalization of foreign bank deposits or other assets, establishment of exchange controls, the adoption of foreign government restrictions, or other political, social or diplomatic developments that could adversely affect investment in these countries. Economies in individual emerging markets may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, currency depreciation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions. Many emerging market countries have experienced high rates of inflation for many years, which have had and may continue to have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of those countries.
The securities markets of emerging countries are substantially smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of the U.S. and other more developed countries. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in the U.S. and other major markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of emerging markets and the activities of investors in such markets, and enforcement of existing regulations has been extremely limited.
The Funds may invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), European Depositary Receipts (EDRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) that are not sponsored by the issuer of the underlying security. To the extent it does so, a Fund would probably bear its proportionate share of the expenses of the depository and might have greater difficulty in receiving copies of the issuer's shareholder communications than would be the case with a sponsored ADR, EDR or GDR.
The cost of investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers typically is higher than the cost of investing in U.S. securities. International Fund, International Small Cap Fund, Global Fund, and Global Select Fund provide an efficient way for an individual to participate in non-U.S. markets, but their expenses, including advisory and custody fees, are higher than for a typical domestic equity fund.
Currency Risk. Non-U.S. securities are generally denominated and traded in foreign currencies. The exchange rates between currencies can fluctuate daily. As a result, the values of a Fund's non-U.S. securities may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar, as well as between currencies of countries other than the U.S. For example, if the value of the U.S. dollar rises compared to a foreign currency, the value of an investment traded in that currency will fall because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. The Funds may try to hedge the risk of loss resulting from currency exchange fluctuation; however, there can be no guarantee that any hedging activity will be undertaken or, if undertaken, be successful. Further, hedging activity may reduce the risk of loss from currency fluctuations, but may also limit or reduce the opportunity for gain. Other currency-related risks include the possible imposition of exchange control regulations and currency restrictions that would prevent cash from being brought back to the U.S.
Debt Securities Risk. Each Fund may invest in debt securities of both governmental and corporate issuers. A decline in prevailing levels of interest rates generally increases the value of debt securities in a Fund's portfolio, while an increase in rates usually reduces the value of those securities. As a result, to the extent that a Fund invests in debt securities, interest rate fluctuations will generally affect its net asset value, but not the income it receives from debt securities it owns. In addition, if the debt securities contain call, prepayment, or redemption provisions, during a period of declining interest rates, those securities are likely to be redeemed, and the Fund would probably be unable to replace them with securities having as great a yield.
Neither International Fund nor International Small Cap Fund will invest more than 10% of its respective total assets in securities rated below investment grade or, if unrated, that are considered by the Adviser to be of comparable quality; Equity and Income Fund will not invest more than 20% of its total assets in such securities; and each of the other Funds will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in such securities.
Investment in medium- and lower-grade debt securities involves greater risk, including the possibility of issuer default or bankruptcy. Lower-grade debt securities (commonly called "junk bonds") are obligations of companies rated BB or lower by S&P or Ba or lower by Moody's. Lower-grade debt securities are considered speculative and may be in poor standing or actually in default. Medium-grade debt securities are those rated BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody's. Securities so rated are considered to have speculative characteristics. An economic downturn could severely disrupt the market in medium and lower grade debt securities and adversely affect the value of outstanding bonds and the ability of the issuers to repay principal and interest. In addition, lower-quality bonds are less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-quality instruments and generally are more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. During a period of adverse economic changes, including a period of rising interest rates, issuers of such bonds may experience difficulty in servicing their principal and interest payment obligations.
The market for medium- and lower-grade debt securities tends to be less broad than the market for higher-quality debt securities. The market for unrated debt securities is even narrower. During periods of thin trading in these markets, the spread between bid and asked prices is likely to increase significantly, and a Fund may have greater difficulty selling its portfolio of these debt securities. The market value of these securities and their liquidity may be affected by adverse publicity and investor perceptions.
Government-Sponsored Entity Securities Risk. Each Fund may invest in government-sponsored entity securities, which are securities issued by entities such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Banks, among others. Although such an issuer may be chartered or sponsored by an Act of Congress, its securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Risk. Each Fund may invest in inflation-indexed debt securities issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities or corporations. The principal amount of such a security is periodically adjusted according to changes in the rate of inflation as measured by the consumer price index ("CPI"). The interest rate is fixed at issuance as a percentage of the principal amount as so adjusted from time to time. If the CPI declines, the principal amount of the security will be reduced and, consequently, the amount of interest payable on the security will also be reduced. Conversely, the principal amount and the amount of interest will increase if the CPI adjustment is positive. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security is taxable currently as ordinary income, even though the investor does not receive the principal until maturity.
If you invest in Select Fund or Global Select Fund, you will be subject to the following additional risk:
Non-Diversification Risk. Each Fund, except Select Fund and Global Select Fund, is classified as a diversified fund and generally intends to hold approximately 30 to 60 stocks. Select Fund and Global Select Fund are classified as non-diversified funds, meaning that they each may invest a greater portion of their assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. Select Fund and Global Select Fund each generally intends to hold approximately 20 stocks. A non-diversified fund may be subject to greater risk than a diversified fund because changes in the financial condition or market assessment of a single issuer may cause greater fluctuation in the value of a non-diversified fund's shares. Lack of broad diversification may also cause a non-diversified fund to be more susceptible to economic, political or regulatory events than a diversified fund.
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE
Information on the Funds' portfolio holdings disclosure policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information.
CHANGE IN OBJECTIVE
Each Fund's investment objective may be changed by the board of trustees without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least 30 days' written notice of any change in a Fund's objective. If the board of trustees approves a change in a Fund's investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial position and needs. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective.The Oakmark Funds' investments and business affairs are managed by Harris Associates L.P. The Adviser also serves as investment adviser to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments and foundations, and as sub-adviser to other mutual funds and as manager to private partnerships. Together with a predecessor, the Adviser has advised and managed mutual funds since 1970. The Adviser's address is Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3790.
Subject to the overall authority of the board of trustees, the Adviser furnishes continuous investment supervision and management to the Funds and also furnishes office space, equipment, and management personnel.
Each Fund pays a management fee to the Adviser for serving as investment adviser and for providing administrative services. The fees reflected below are expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, the management fees paid by the Funds, as a percentage of average daily net assets, were:
| Fund | ||
| Oakmark Fund | .87% | |
| Select Fund | .85 | |
| Equity and Income Fund | .70 | |
| Global Fund | .97 | |
| Global Select Fund | .93 | |
| International Fund | .88 | |
| International Small Cap Fund | 1.15 | |
The Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent that its annual ordinary operating expenses of a class exceed the following percentages of the average daily net assets of that class:
| Fund |
Class I |
Class II |
| Oakmark Fund | 1.50% | 1.75% |
| Select Fund | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Equity and Income Fund | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Global Fund | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Global Select Fund | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| International Fund | 2.00 | 2.25 |
| International Small Cap Fund | 2.00 | 2.25 |
The agreement is effective through January 31, 2009.
A discussion regarding the basis for the approval of the Funds' current investment advisory agreements with the Adviser by the board of trustees will be available in the Funds' semi-annual report to shareholders dated March 31, 2008.
Oakmark Fund is managed by William C. Nygren, C.F.A., and Kevin G. Grant, C.F.A. Mr. Nygren joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1983 and was the Adviser's Director of Research from September 1990 to March 1998. Previously, he had been an analyst with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He holds an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1981) and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Minnesota (1980). Mr. Grant joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1988, and has been a senior investment analyst since 1994. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Loyola University (1991) and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1987).
Select Fund is managed by Mr. Nygren and Henry R. Berghoef, C.F.A. Mr. Berghoef joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1994. He has been the Director of Domestic Research since 2003 and was Associate Director of Domestic Research from 2000 to 2002. He holds an M.B.A. from George Washington University (1985), an M.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University (1974), and a B.A. in History from Calvin College (1971).
Equity and Income Fund is managed by Clyde S. McGregor, C.F.A., and Edward A. Studzinski, C.F.A. Mr. McGregor joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1981 and began managing portfolios in 1986. He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1977) and a B.A. in Economics and Religion from Oberlin College (1974). Mr. Studzinski joined the Adviser as an analyst in 1995. Previously, Mr. Studzinski was Vice President and Investment Officer at Mercantile National Bank of Indiana. He holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University (1985), a J.D. from Duke University (1974), and an A.B. in History from Boston College (1971).
Global Fund is managed by Robert A. Taylor, C.F.A., and Mr. McGregor. Mr. McGregor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's U.S. portfolio, and Mr. Taylor manages the day-to-day affairs of the Fund's non-U.S. portfolio. Mr. Taylor joined the adviser as an international analyst in 1994. He has been the Director of International Research since 2004. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin (1994).
Global Select Fund is managed by Mr. Nygren and David G. Herro, C.F.A. Mr. Herro joined the Adviser in 1992 as a portfolio manager and analyst. Previously, he had been an international portfolio manager for the State of Wisconsin Investment Board and The Principal Financial Group. He holds an M.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (1985) and a B.S. in Business and Economics from the University of Wisconsin—Platteville (1983).
International Fund is managed by Mr. Herro.
International Small Cap Fund is managed by Mr. Herro and Chad M. Clark, C.F.A. Mr. Clark joined the Adviser in 1995 as an international analyst. Previously, he had been a financial analyst in the corporate finance department at William Blair & Company. He holds a B.S. in industrial management from Carnegie Mellon University (1994).
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding portfolio manager compensation, other accounts managed by each portfolio manager, and each portfolio manager's ownership of shares of the Fund(s) each such portfolio manager manages.
The Funds are "no-load" mutual funds, which means that they do not impose any commission or sales charge when shares are purchased or sold. However, all Funds, other than Equity and Income Fund, impose a 2% redemption fee on redemptions of Class I Shares and Class II Shares held for 90 days or less. See "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—General Redemption Policies—90-Day Redemption Fee on Fund Shares." Equity and Income Fund does not impose a redemption fee.
ELIGIBILITY TO BUY SHARES
All Funds. Each Fund generally is available for purchase only by residents of the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Equity and Income Fund and Global Fund. Equity and Income Fund and Global Fund closed to new purchases through most financial services companies ("Intermediaries") on May 7, 2004 and December 15, 2003, respectively. If you are a shareholder (in your own name or as a beneficial owner of shares held in someone else's name) of one of those Funds, you may continue to make additional investments in that Fund and reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions.
You may open a new account in either of those Funds, even though that Fund is closed, if:
The Trust reserves the right to re-open any Fund to new investors or to
modify the extent to which future sales of shares are limited.
If you have any questions about your eligibility to purchase shares of Equity and Income Fund and Global Fund, please call an investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.
Oakmark Units. Oakmark Units are ILA Administration Units of beneficial interest of the Federal Portfolio, a cash management vehicle for existing and prospective Fund investors ("Oakmark Units"). The Federal Portfolio is a portfolio of Goldman Sachs Trust, which includes the Goldman Sachs—Institutional Liquid Asset Portfolios.
For a prospectus and more complete information on the Oakmark Units, including management fees and expenses, please call 1-800-OAKMARK (1-800-625-6275) or visit oakmark.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – CLASS I SHARES
A Fund's Class I Shares are offered to members of the general public. You may set up your account in any of the following ways:
Individual or Joint Ownership. Individual accounts are owned by one person. Joint accounts can have two or more owners, and provide for rights of survivorship.
Gift or Transfer to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA). These gift or transfer accounts let you give money to a minor for any purpose. The gift is irrevocable and the minor gains control of the account once he/she reaches the age of majority. Your application should include the minor's social security number.
Trust for Established Employee Benefit or Profit-Sharing Plan. The trust or plan must be established before you can open an account and you must include the date of establishment of the trust or plan on your application.
Business or Organization. You may invest money on behalf of a corporation, association, partnership or similar institution. You should include a certified resolution with your application that indicates which officers are authorized to act on behalf of the entity.
Retirement. A qualified retirement account enables you to defer taxes on investment income and capital gains. Your contributions may be tax-deductible. For detailed information on the tax advantages and consequences of investing in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and retirement plan accounts, please consult your tax advisor. The types of IRAs available to you are: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and Coverdell Education Savings Account (formerly called an Education IRA). For detailed information on these accounts, see the Oakmark IRA Booklet and Coverdell Education Savings Booklet.The Fund may be used as an investment in other kinds of retirement plans, including, but not limited to, Keogh plans maintained by self-employed individuals or owner-employees, traditional pension plans, corporate profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, section 403(b)(7) custodial tax-deferred annuity plans, other plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations, cash balance plans and any and all other types of retirement plans. All of these accounts need to be established by the plan's trustee and the plan's trustee should contact the Fund regarding the establishment of an investment relationship.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS – CLASS II SHARES
A Fund's Class II Shares are offered only for purchase through certain retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit sharing plans. To purchase or redeem Class II Shares you must do so through an Intermediary. The purchase of Class II Shares is contingent upon an agreement between the Intermediary and the Fund(s). A Fund's Class II Shares pay a service fee at the annual rate of up to .25% of the average annual value of the Fund's Class II Shares. This service fee is paid to the Intermediary for performing services associated with the administration of a retirement plan.
If you invest in Class II Shares, the procedures by which you can purchase or redeem shares are governed by the terms of your retirement plan. Please contact your plan sponsor or service provider for information on how to buy and sell your Class II Shares, or contact an Oakmark investor services representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.
INVESTMENT MINIMUMS
(Applies to Class I Shares Only)
| Type of Account |
Initial Investment |
Subsequent Investment |
| Regular investing account | $1,000 | $100 |
| Traditional or Roth IRA | 1,000 | 100 |
| SIMPLE IRA | Determined on a case by case basis |
Determined on a case by case basis |
| Coverdell Education Savings Account (formerly called the Education IRA) |
500 | 100 |
| Automatic Investment Plan or Payroll Deduction Plan |
500 | 100 |
SHARE PRICE
Net Asset Value. The share price is also called the net asset value (the "NAV") of a share. The NAV of a Class I or Class II share is determined by the Fund's custodian as of the close of regular session trading (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") on any day on which the NYSE is open for trading. A Fund's NAV will not be calculated on days when the NYSE is closed, such as on Saturdays and Sundays and on certain holidays, as more fully discussed in the Statement of Additional Information under "Purchasing and Redeeming Shares."
The NAV of a class of Fund shares is determined by dividing the value of the assets attributable to that class, less liabilities attributable to that class, by the number of shares of the class outstanding.
Trading in securities of non-U.S. issuers takes place in various markets on some days and at times when the NYSE is not open for trading. In addition, securities of non-U.S. issuers may not trade on some days when the NYSE is open for trading. The value of the Funds' portfolios may change on days when the Funds are not open for business and you cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Securities held by the Funds are generally valued at market value. The Funds value debt securities maturing less than 61 days from the date of purchase at amortized cost. If a market quotation is not readily available or is deemed unreliable, or if an event that is expected to affect the value of a portfolio security occurs after the close of the primary market or exchange on which that security is traded and before the close of the NYSE, the security will be valued at a fair value determined in good faith in accordance with Fund policies and procedures. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value securities of non-U.S. issuers in order to adjust for changes in value that may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE.
Although fair valuation may be more commonly used with equity securities of non-U.S. issuers it may also be used in a range of other circumstances, including thinly-traded domestic securities or fixed-income securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the value of a portfolio security used by a Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same security.
Purchase Price and Effective Date. Each purchase of a Fund's Class I Shares is made at the NAV of Class I Shares next determined as follows:Each purchase of a Fund's Class II Shares through an Intermediary is made at the NAV of Class II Shares next determined after the Intermediary receives and accepts the order.
Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order accepted by
an Intermediary if it determines that the order is not in the best
interests of the Fund
or its shareholders.
Price information may be obtained by visiting The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com or by calling 1-800-OAKMARK and choosing menu option 1 to access our voice recognition system.
GENERAL PURCHASING POLICIES
You may open an account and add to an account by purchasing directly from a Fund or through an Intermediary.
Excessive and Short-Term Trading. The Funds are intended for long-term investment purposes, and thus purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares should be made with a view toward long-term investment objectives. Excessive trading, short-term trading and other abusive trading activities may be detrimental to a Fund and its long-term shareholders by disrupting portfolio management strategies, increasing brokerage and administrative cost, harming Fund performance and diluting the value of shares. Such trading may also require a Fund to sell securities to meet redemptions, which could cause taxable events that impact shareholders. If your investment horizon is not long-term, then you should not invest in the Funds.
The Funds' board of trustees has adopted policies and procedures that seek to discourage and not accommodate excessive or short-term trading activities. These policies and procedures include, among other things: (1) imposing a redemption fee on all Funds, other than Equity and Income Fund, as described below; (2) utilizing a third-party systematic fair valuation service; and (3) monitoring trading activity. In addition, each Fund reserves the right to reject or restrict, without prior notice, any purchase or exchange order it receives, including any order from a retirement plan participant, and any order transmitted by a shareholder's or retirement plan participant's Intermediary, that Fund management determines, in its sole discretion, not to be in the Fund's best interest. The Funds also reserve the right to reject or restrict all purchases received from an Intermediary, including retirement plans, even if not all shareholders or plan participants investing through that intermediary are involved in excessive or short-term trading.
Despite the Funds' efforts to detect and prevent abusive trading activity, there can be no assurance that the Funds will be able to identify all of those who may engage in abusive trading and curtail their activity in every instance. In particular, it may be difficult to identify such activity in certain omnibus accounts and other accounts traded through Intermediaries, some of which may be authorized agents of the Funds. Omnibus accounts are comprised of multiple investors whose purchases, exchanges and redemptions are aggregated before being submitted to the Funds. Consequently, the Funds may not have knowledge of the identity of investors and their transactions as those transactions are submitted to the Funds.
Under a federal rule, the Funds are required to have an agreement with many of their Intermediaries obligating the Intermediaries to provide, upon a Fund's request, information regarding the Intermediaries' customers and their transactions. However, there can be no guarantee that all excessive, short-term or other abusive trading activity will be detected, even with such agreements in place. The Funds will not accept purchase orders from Intermediaries who materially fail to comply with such agreements.
To the degree the Funds are able to detect excessive or short-term trading in accounts maintained by an Intermediary, the Funds will seek the cooperation of the Intermediary to stop such trading. However, there can be no assurance that the Intermediary will cooperate in all instances. Certain Intermediaries may not presently possess the operational or technical capabilities to track purchase, redemption or exchange orders made by an individual investor as requested by the Funds. Certain Intermediaries, in particular retirement plan administrators and sponsors, may possess other capabilities or utilize other techniques to deter excess or short-term trading upon which the Funds may rely. These other capabilities and techniques may be more or less restrictive than those utilized by the Funds. Accordingly, you should consult with your Intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations may be applicable to your transactions.GENERAL REDEMPTION POLICIES
You may redeem your shares by contacting a Fund directly or through an Intermediary.
Redemption in Kind. The Funds generally intend to pay all redemptions in cash. Each Fund is obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's NAV during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. Redemptions in excess of those amounts will normally be paid in cash, but may be paid wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of marketable securities. Brokerage costs may be incurred by a shareholder who receives securities and desires to convert them to cash.
90-Day Redemption Fee on Fund Shares. All Funds, other than Equity and Income Fund, impose a short-term trading fee on redemptions of their shares held for 90 days or less to offset two types of costs to the Fund caused by short-term trading: portfolio transaction and market impact costs associated with erratic redemption activity and administrative costs associated with processing redemptions. For example, if you purchase shares on March 1, you must hold the shares for at least 91 days or until May 30; otherwise, you will be assessed the redemption fee. The fee is paid to the Fund and is 2% of the redemption value and is deducted from either the redemption proceeds or from the balance in the account. Equity and Income Fund does not impose a redemption fee.
The "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) method is used to determine the holding period, which means that if you bought shares on different days, the shares purchased first will be redeemed first for purposes of determining whether the short-term trading fee applies.
Certain Intermediaries, who utilize omnibus accounts with the Funds, have agreed to charge the Funds' redemption fee on their customers' accounts and remit such fee to the Funds. In this case, the amount of the fee and the holding period generally will be consistent with the Funds' short-term trading fee. However, due to operational requirements, an Intermediary's methods for tracking and calculating the fee may differ in some respects from those utilized by the Funds.
The redemption fee does not apply to certain types of accounts held through Intermediaries, including: (i) certain employer-sponsored retirement plans; (ii) certain broker wrap fee and other fee-based programs; and (iii) certain omnibus accounts where the omnibus accounts holder does not have the operational capability to impose a redemption fee on its underlying customer's accounts.
If you purchase Fund shares through an Intermediary, you should contact your Intermediary or refer to your plan documents for more information on whether a redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares. When cooperation from an Intermediary is necessary to impose a redemption fee on its customers' accounts, different or additional exemptions may be applied by the Intermediary. Redemption fees may be waived under certain circumstances involving involuntary redemptions imposed by Intermediaries.
In addition, the redemption fee does not apply to:
For investors who purchase directly from the Fund(s) and not through an Intermediary
BY CHECK
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
BY WIRE TRANSFER
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
Confirm with your bank or credit union that it is a member of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system.
BY AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
BY PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
BY EXCHANGE
You may purchase shares of a Fund by exchange of shares of another Fund or by exchange of Oakmark Units (see "Investing with The Oakmark Funds—Eligibility to Buy Shares—Oakmark Units" above).
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
BY INTERNET
Opening an Account
Adding to an Account
For investors who redeem directly from the Funds and not through an Intermediary
IN WRITING
By mail:
The Oakmark FundsExpress delivery or courier:
The Oakmark FundsYour redemption request must:
BY TELEPHONE
BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER
BY EXCHANGE
See also the section entitled "How to Buy Class I Shares—By Exchange."
BY WIRE TRANSFER
BY AUTOMATIC REDEMPTION
BY INTERNET
SIGNATURE GUARANTEE
A Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee must be included in your request to redeem your Fund shares, and your request must be in writing, if:
The signature guarantee must be a Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee. You may be able to obtain such a signature guarantee from a bank, securities broker-dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency or savings association. You cannot obtain a signature guarantee from a notary public.
SMALL ACCOUNT FEE POLICY
Each Fund reserves the right to assess an annual fee of $25 on any account that, due to redemptions, falls below the minimum amount required to establish the account, as described above. The fee is assessed by the automatic redemption of shares in the account in an amount sufficient to pay the fee. The fee does not apply to an account with an active investment builder or payroll deduction programs or to a retirement account.
SMALL ACCOUNT REDEMPTION
Each Fund reserves the right to redeem shares in any account, including any account held in the name of an Intermediary, and send the proceeds to the registered owner of the account if the account value has been reduced below $1,000 as a result of redemptions. A Fund or its agent will make a reasonable effort to notify the registered owner if the account falls below the minimum in order to give the owner 30 days to increase the account value to $1,000 or more.
CLASS I SHAREHOLDERS
If you are a holder of a Fund's Class I Shares, the following services are available to you.
Reporting to Shareholders. You will receive a confirmation statement reflecting each of your purchases and sales of Fund shares, as well as periodic statements detailing distributions made by the Funds. Shares purchased by reinvestment of dividends or pursuant to an automatic investment plan will be confirmed to you quarterly. In addition, the Funds will send you periodic reports showing Fund portfolio holdings and will provide you annually with tax information. We suggest that you keep your account statements with your other important financial papers. You may need them for tax purposes.
The Funds reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports your household receives by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. Call the Funds at 1-800-OAKMARK to request individual copies of these documents. The Funds will begin sending individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.
Customer Identification Program. Federal law requires all financial institutions, including mutual funds, to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
In order to open an account, the Funds will ask you to provide certain identifying information on the account application, including your full name, address, date of birth and social security number or taxpayer identification number. If you fail to provide the appropriate information, we may reject your application and all monies received to establish your account will be returned to you. As a result, it is very important that the application be filled out completely in order to establish an account.
After your account is established, the Funds are required to take steps to verify your identity. These actions may include checking your identifying information against various databases. If the Funds are unable to verify your identity from the information you provide, you may be restricted from making future purchases for or transfers of shares from your account; or, your account may be closed and the redemption proceeds will be paid to you. You will receive the share price next calculated after the Funds determine that they are unable to verify your identity; so, your redemption proceeds may be more or less than the amount you paid for your shares and the redemption may be a taxable transaction.
IRA Plans. The Trust has a master IRA plan that allows you to invest in a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Coverdell Education Savings Account or SIMPLE IRA on a tax-sheltered basis in the Funds or Oakmark Units. The plan also permits you to "roll over" or transfer to your Traditional IRA a lump sum distribution from a qualified pension or profit-sharing plan, thereby postponing federal income tax on the distribution. If your employer has a SEP, you may establish a Traditional IRA with a Fund to which your employer may contribute, subject to special rules designed to avoid discrimination. Information on IRAs may be obtained by visiting The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com or calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK.
Establishing Privileges. You may establish any of the shareholder privileges when you complete an application to purchase shares of a Fund. If you have already established an account and want to add or change a privilege, visit The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com to obtain a Shareholder Services Form and return the completed form to the Oakmark Funds, or call an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK to request the appropriate form.
Voice Recognition System ("OAKLINK"). To obtain information about your account, such as account balance, last transaction and distribution information, to purchase, redeem or exchange shares of a Fund or Oakmark Units, or to order duplicate statements, call the Funds' Voice Recognition System, OAKLINK, at 1-800-OAKMARK (choose menu option 1). Please note: you must have a personal identification number (a "PIN") to access account information through OAKLINK. To establish a PIN, call 1-800-OAKMARK and choose menu options 1, **, 1, then 6 and you will be prompted for your social security number and account number information for PIN establishment for system access. If you have problems, please contact an Investor Service Representative at 1-800-OAKMARK Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Website. To learn more about The Oakmark Funds, or to obtain a prospectus, account application, shareholder report, account servicing form, average cost information or each Fund's daily NAV, to establish systematic investing privileges or to read portfolio manager commentaries visit The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com. To perform transactions, change your address, order duplicate statements or obtain information about your account, such as your account balance, your last transaction and account history, log into your account and follow the instructions.
Forms for Servicing Accounts. To facilitate investing, the Funds make the following forms available:
Telephone and Internet Transactions. You may perform many transactions— including exchanges, purchases and redemptions—by telephone and over the Internet. To prevent unauthorized transactions in your account, the Funds will take precautions designed to confirm that instructions communicated through the telephone or Internet are genuine. For example, the Funds or their agents may record a telephone call, request a PIN or password, request more information and send written confirmations of telephone and Internet transactions. The Funds request that shareholders review these written confirmations and notify the Funds immediately if there is a problem. A Fund will not be responsible for any loss, liability, cost or expense resulting from an unauthorized transaction initiated by telephone or the Internet if it or its transfer agent follows reasonable procedures designed to verify the identity of the caller or Internet user.
Account Address Change. You may change the address of record for your Fund account by sending written instructions to the Funds at The Oakmark Funds, P.O. Box 219558, Kansas City, MO 64121-9558 or by telephoning an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. You may change your address by visiting The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com and logging in to your account and following the instructions. You may also change your address by noting the change on the investment slip included as part of your quarterly account statement. Please be sure to sign the slip as authorization. P.O. Box addresses will only be accepted with accompanying street address information. If you change your address of record without a signature guarantee, unless you request that the redemption proceeds be sent to your bank account of record with the Funds, the Funds will not honor the redemption request for the following 30 days. During that period, the Funds will require written redemption requests with signature guarantees.
Account Registration Change. You may change the name on your account registration only by sending your written instructions with a Stamp 2000 Medallion Signature Guarantee, as described above, to the transfer agent at The Oakmark Funds, P.O. Box 219558, Kansas City, MO 64121-9558. See "How to Redeem Class I Shares—Signature Guarantee." Please note that a new account application or other documentation may be required depending on the type of account registration.
Account Transcripts. You may order a transcript of activity in your account(s) by calling an investor service representative at 1-800-OAKMARK. The Funds may assess a processing charge for a transcript order.
CLASS II SHAREHOLDERS
If you are a holder of a Fund's Class II Shares, your 401(k) or other retirement plan will provide shareholder services to you as required in accordance with your plan agreement. You should contact your plan sponsor or service provider for information about the services available to you under the terms of your plan.
DISTRIBUTIONS
Each Fund distributes to its shareholders substantially all net investment income as dividends and any net capital gains realized from sales of the Fund's portfolio securities. Equity and Income Fund may declare and pay dividends from net investment income semi-annually, while each of the other Funds expects to declare and pay dividends annually. Net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are paid to shareholders at least annually.
All of your income dividends and capital gain distributions will be reinvested in additional shares unless you elect to have distributions paid by check. If any check from a Fund mailed to you is returned as undeliverable or is not presented for payment within six months, the Trust reserves the right to reinvest the check proceeds and future distributions in additional Fund shares.
TAXES
The following discussion of U.S. and foreign taxation applies only to U.S. shareholders and is not intended to be a full discussion of income tax laws and their effect. You may wish to consult your own tax advisor.
Taxes on Transactions. When you redeem shares, you will experience a capital gain or loss if there is a difference between the tax basis of your shares and the price you receive when you redeem them. The federal tax treatment will depend on how long you owned the shares and your individual tax position. You may be subject to state and local taxes on your investment in a Fund, depending on the laws of your home state or locality.
Exchanges. If you perform an exchange transaction, it is considered a sale and purchase of shares for federal income tax purposes and may result in a capital gain or loss.
Distributions. Distributions from investment income (dividends) and net short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income except as noted below. Distributions of long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains regardless of the length of time you have held your Fund shares. Distributions will be taxable to you whether received in cash or reinvested in Fund shares.
The Trust will send you an annual statement to advise you as to the source of your distributions for tax purposes. If you are not subject to income taxation, you will not be required to pay tax on amounts distributed to you.
Taxes on Distributions. Distributions are subject to federal income tax, and may be subject to state or local taxes. If you are a U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S., your distributions also may be taxed by the country in which you reside.
Your distributions are taxable whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares.
For federal tax purposes, the Fund's income and short-term capital gain distributions are taxed as ordinary income and long-term capital gain distributions are taxed as long-term capital gains, except that "qualified dividend income" of noncorporate investors who satisfy certain holding period requirements is taxed at long-term capital gain rates, which currently reach a maximum of 15%. The character of a capital gain depends on the length of time that the Fund held the asset it sold.
Every January, each of your Funds will send you and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") a statement called Form 1099 showing the amount of taxable distributions you received (including those reinvested in additional shares) in the previous calendar year.
Average Cost Calculation. Each shareholder is responsible for tax reporting and Fund share cost calculation. To facilitate your tax reporting, each Fund provides you with an average cost statement with your 1099 tax form. This average cost statement is based on transaction activity in an account for the period during which you held the account directly with the Fund.
Buying Into a Distribution. Purchasing a Fund's shares in a taxable account shortly before a distribution by the Fund is sometimes called "buying into a distribution." You pay income taxes on a distribution whether you reinvest the distribution in shares of the Fund or receive it in cash. In addition, you pay taxes on the distribution whether the value of your investment decreased, increased or remained the same after you bought shares of the Fund.
A Fund may build up capital gains during the period covered by a distribution (over the course of the year, for example) when securities in the Fund's portfolio are sold at a profit. After subtracting any capital losses, the Fund distributes those gains to you and other shareholders, even if you did not own the shares when the gains occurred (if you did not hold the Fund earlier in the year, for example), and you incur the full tax liability on the distribution.
Foreign Income Taxes. Investment income received by a Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source. If a Fund pays nonrefundable taxes to foreign governments during the year, the taxes will reduce the Fund's dividends but will still be included in your taxable income. However, if a Fund qualifies for, and makes, a special election, you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for your share of foreign taxes paid by a Fund.
Backup Withholding. You must furnish to the Funds your properly certified social security or other tax identification number to avoid the Federal income tax backup withholding on dividends, distributions and redemption proceeds. If you do not do so or the IRS informs the Fund that your tax identification number is incorrect, the Fund may be required to withhold a percentage of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds. Because each Fund must promptly pay to the IRS all amounts withheld, it is usually not possible for a Fund to reimburse you for amounts withheld. You may claim the amount withheld as a credit on your federal income tax return.The following tables are intended to help you understand each Fund's financial performance during the last five years (or since it began operations, if less than five years). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Total returns represent the rate you would have earned (or lost) on an investment, assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The information for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, is included in the annual report and is incorporated by reference in the Statement of Additional Information, which are available on request. Deloitte & Touche LLP has also audited the information for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003. For each year shown, all information is for the fiscal year ended September 30, unless otherwise noted.
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THE OAKMARK FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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CLASS I | |||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $44.64 | $40.75 | $38.68 | $33.85 | $28.08 | ||||
| Income from investment operations: | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 0.47(a) | 0.39(a) | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.13 | ||||
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 4.60 | 3.85 | 1.90 | 4.81 | 5.75 | ||||
| Total from investment operations: | 5.07 | 4.24 | 2.24 | 4.97 | 5.88 | ||||
| Less distributions: | |||||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.43) | (0.35) | (0.17) | (0.14) | (0.11) | ||||
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (2.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
| Total distributions | (2.43) | (0.35) | (0.17) | (0.14) | (0.11) | ||||
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — | ||||
| Net asset value, end of period | $47.28 | $44.64 | $40.75 | $38.68 | $33.85 | ||||
| Total return | 11.51% | 10.46% | 5.79% | 14.73% | 20.99% | ||||
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $5,656.9 | $5,486.2 | $6,340.4 | $6,474.0 | $4,769.4 | ||||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.01%* | 1.05%* | 1.03%* | 1.05% | 1.14% | ||||
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.01% | 0.94% | 0.79% | 0.47% | 0.48% | ||||
| Portfolio turnover rate | 12% | 9% | 16% | 19% | 21% | ||||
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CLASS II | ||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | ||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | ||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $44.35 | $40.51 | $38.45 | $33.68 | $28.04 | |
| Income from investment operations: | ||||||
| Net investment income | 0.32(a) | 0.25(a) | 0.26(a) | 0.04(a) | 0.05(a) | |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 4.55 | 3.82 | 1.87 | 4.78 | 5.69 | |
| Total from investment operations: | 4.87 | 4.07 | 2.13 | 4.82 | 5.74 | |
| Less distributions: | ||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.25) | (0.23) | (0.07) | (0.05) | (0.10) | |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (2.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total distributions | (2.25) | (0.23) | (0.07) | (0.05) | (0.10) | |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — | — | — | |
| Net asset value, end of period | $46.97 | $44.35 | $40.51 | $38.45 | $33.68 | |
| Total return | 11.11% | 10.08% | 5.55% | 14.32% | 20.52% | |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | ||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $29.1 | $37.5 | $43.7 | $51.9 | $21.1 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.36%* | 1.40%* | 1.26%* | 1.40% | 1.53% | |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.67% | 0.59% | 0.58% | 0.11% | 0.06% | |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 12% | 9% | 16% | 19% | 21% | |
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| (b) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
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THE OAKMARK SELECT FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class I | |||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 34.48 | $ 33.44 | $ 31.20 | $ 27.55 | $ 21.67 | ||||
| Income from investment operations: | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 0.38(a) | 0.36(a) | 0.29 | 0.15(a) | 0.05 | ||||
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 2.11 | 2.76 | 2.19 | 3.60 | 5.85 | ||||
| Total from investment operations: | 2.49 | 3.12 | 2.48 | 3.75 | 5.90 | ||||
| Less distributions: | |||||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.39) | (0.29) | (0.24) | (0.10) | (0.02) | ||||
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.53) | (1.79) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
| Total distributions | (3.92) | (2.08) | (0.24) | (0.10) | (0.02) | ||||
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — | ||||
| Net asset value, end of period | $33.05 | $ 34.48 | $ 33.44 | $ 31.20 | $ 27.55 | ||||
| Total return | 7.00% | 9.58% | 7.98% | 13.64% | 27.25% | ||||
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $5,397.4 | $5,776.6 | $5,908.0 | $5,463.0 | $4,993.0 | ||||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 0.97%* | 0.99%* | 1.00%* | 1.00% | 1.02% | ||||
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.11% | 1.08% | 0.87% | 0.50% | 0.23% | ||||
| Portfolio turnover rate | 10% | 22% | 21% | 14% | 20% | ||||
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Class II | |||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.23 | $33.24 | $31.00 | $27.37 | $21.56 | ||
| Income from investment operations: | |||||||
| Net investment income (loss) | 0.27(a) | 0.26(a) | 0.21 | 0.09(a) | 0.00(b) | ||
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 2.09 | 2.72 | 2.18 | 3.58 | 5.81 | ||
| Total from investment operations: | 2.36 | 2.98 | 2.39 | 3.67 | 5.81 | ||
| Less distributions: | |||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.24) | (0.20) | (0.15) | (0.04) | 0.00 | ||
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.53) | (1.79) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total distributions | (3.77) | (1.99) | (0.15) | (0.04) | 0.00 | ||
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — | — | — | ||
| Net asset value, end of period | $32.82 | $34.23 | $33.24 | $31.00 | $27.37 | ||
| Total return | 6.65% | 9.18% | 7.72% | 13.40% | 26.95% | ||
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $36.2 | $68.1 | $85.2 | $98.0 | $93.1 | ||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.35%* | 1.34%* | 1.25%* | 1.21% | 1.29% | ||
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.79% | 0.78% | 0.65% | 0.29% | (0.04)% | ||
| Portfolio turnover rate | 10% | 22% | 21% | 14% | 20% | ||
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| (b) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
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THE OAKMARK EQUITY AND INCOME FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class I | |||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 26.49 | $ 25.41 | $ 23.12 | $ 20.30 | $ 17.18 |
| Income from investment operations: | |||||
| Net investment income | 0.58(a) | 0.44 | 0.31 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 3.41 | 1.18 | 2.77 | 2.81 | 3.19 |
| Total from investment operations: | 3.99 | 1.62 | 3.08 | 2.96 | 3.36 |
| Less distributions: | |||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.50) | (0.34) | (0.20) | (0.14) | (0.24) |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (1.31) | (0.20) | (0.59) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total distributions | (1.81) | (0.54) | (0.79) | (0.14) | (0.24) |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — |
| Net asset value, end of period | $ 28.67 | $ 26.49 | $ 25.41 | $ 23.12 | $ 20.30 |
| Total return | 15.77% | 6.51% | 13.65% | 14.64% | 19.75% |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $12,489.5 | $10,414.5 | $9,223.2 | $7,577.9 | $4,138.0 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 0.83%* | 0.86%* | 0.89%* | 0.92% | 0.93% |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.14% | 1.88% | 1.36% | 0.78% | 1.07% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 67% | 81% | 112% | 72% | 48% |
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Class II | |||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 26.35 | $ 25.29 | $ 23.03 | $ 20.24 | $ 17.15 | ||||
| Income from investment operations: | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 0.48(a) | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.11 | 0.16 | ||||
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 3.40 | 1.19 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.15 | ||||
| Total from investment operations: | 3.88 | 1.54 | 3.00 | 2.90 | 3.31 | ||||
| Less distributions: | |||||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.42) | (0.28) | (0.15) | (0.11) | (0.22) | ||||
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (1.31) | (0.20) | (0.59) | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
| Total distributions | (1.73) | (0.48) | (0.74) | (0.11) | (0.22) | ||||
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(b) | 0.00(b) | — | — | — | ||||
| Net asset value, end of period | $ 28.50 | $ 26.35 | $ 25.29 | $ 23.03 | $ 20.24 | ||||
| Total return | 15.38% | 6.18% | 13.34% | 14.36% | 19.46% | ||||
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $915.1 | $718.1 | $582.0 | $478.7 | $246.6 | ||||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.17%* | 1.18%* | 1.14%* | 1.17% | 1.17% | ||||
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.82% | 1.57% | 1.11% | 0.53% | 0.84% | ||||
| Portfolio turnover rate | 67% | 81% | 112% | 72% | 48% | ||||
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| (b) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
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THE OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class I | |||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.69 | $23.91 | $19.73 | $16.98 | $11.30 |
| Income from investment operations: | |||||
| Net investment income | 0.18(b) | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 5.06 | 3.74 | 4.48 | 2.71 | 5.67 |
| Total from investment operations: | 5.24 | 4.01 | 4.65 | 2.80 | 5.68 |
| Less distributions: | |||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.31) | (0.26) | (0.10) | 0.00(a) | 0.00 |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.54) | (0.97) | (0.37) | (0.05) | 0.00 |
| Total distributions | (3.85) | (1.23) | (0.47) | (0.05) | 0.00 |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | — |
| Net asset value, end of period | $28.08 | $26.69 | $23.91 | $19.73 | $16.98 |
| Total return | 21.29% | 17.46% | 23.88% | 16.54% | 50.27% |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $3,006.2 | $2,282.2 | $1,842.9 | $1,336.3 | $704.8 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.13%* | 1.18%* | 1.20%* | 1.26% | 1.28% |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.66% | 1.18% | 0.81% | 0.47% | 0.00%(c) |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 35% | 41% | 17% | 16% | 42% |
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| (c) | Amount rounds to less than 0.01%. |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class II | |||||
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Year Ended September 30 | |||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.31 | $23.63 | $19.53 | $16.84 | $11.24 |
| Income from investment operations: | |||||
| Net investment income (loss) | 0.07(b) | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 4.99 | 3.69 | 4.43 | 2.69 | 5.58 |
| Total from investment operations: | 5.06 | 3.87 | 4.54 | 2.74 | 5.60 |
| Less distributions: | |||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.21) | (0.22) | (0.07) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.54) | (0.97) | (0.37) | (0.05) | 0.00 |
| Total distributions | (3.75) | (1.19) | (0.44) | (0.05) | 0.00 |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | — | — | — |
| Net asset value, end of period | $27.62 | $26.31 | $23.63 | $19.53 | $16.84 |
| Total return | 20.82% | 17.01% | 23.53% | 16.32% | 49.82% |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $90.3 | $77.1 | $58.6 | $24.7 | $5.8 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.53%* | 1.56%* | 1.45%* | 1.50% | 1.46% |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.25% | 0.80% | 0.63% | 0.37% | (0.01)% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 35% | 41% | 17% | 16% | 42% |
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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THE OAKMARK GLOBAL SELECT FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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CLASS I | |
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October 2, 2006 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.00 |
| Income from investment operations: | |
| Net investment income | 0.12(b) |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 1.49 |
| Total from investment operations: | 1.61 |
| Less distributions: | |
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.01) |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (0.00) |
| Total distributions | (0.01) |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.01 |
| Net asset value, end of period | $11.61 |
| Total return | 16.23%* |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $377.7 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.31%**† |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.01% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 33% |
| * | Data has not been annualized. |
| ** | Data has been annualized. |
| † | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | The date on which fund shares were first offered for sale to the public was October 2, 2006. |
| (b) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class I | |||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.83 | $23.52 | $18.98 | $15.67 | $12.17 | ||||
| Income from investment operations: | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.11 | ||||
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 3.25 | 4.49 | 4.59 | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||||
| Total from investment operations: | 3.68 | 4.90 | 4.86 | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||||
| Less distributions: | |||||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.44) | (0.59) | (0.27) | (0.11) | (0.13) | ||||
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.48) | (1.00) | (0.05) | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||
| Total distributions | (3.92) | (1.59) | (0.32) | (0.11) | (0.13) | ||||
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | — | ||||
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.59 | $26.83 | $23.52 | $18.98 | $15.67 | ||||
| Total return | 14.53% | 22.14% | 25.85% | 21.92% | 29.97% | ||||
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $8,446.6 | $7,200.5 | $5,627.4 | $4,036.9 | $2,676.6 | ||||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.05%* | 1.08%*(b) | 1.11%* | 1.20% | 1.25% | ||||
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.65% | 1.80% | 1.32% | 1.40% | 1.03% | ||||
| Portfolio turnover rate | 50% | 37% | 14% | 21% | 34% | ||||
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Class II | ||||||
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Year Ended September 30, | ||||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | ||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.61 | $23.36 | $18.86 | $15.58 | $12.13 | |
| Income from investment operations: | ||||||
| Net investment income | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.08 | |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 3.19 | 4.45 | 4.55 | 3.16 | 3.48 | |
| Total from investment operations: | 3.54 | 4.79 | 4.77 | 3.34 | 3.56 | |
| Less distributions: | ||||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.35) | (0.54) | (0.22) | (0.06) | (0.11) | |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.48) | (1.00) | (0.05) | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total distributions | (3.83) | (1.54) | (0.27) | (0.06) | (0.11) | |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | — | — | — | |
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.32 | $26.61 | $23.36 | $18.86 | $15.58 | |
| Total return | 14.04% | 21.71% | 25.50% | 21.52% | 29.52% | |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | ||||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $586.9 | $496.0 | $362.9 | $259.2 | $123.2 | |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.44%* | 1.47%*(b) | 1.38%* | 1.53% | 1.67% | |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.31% | 1.43% | 1.08% | 1.18% | 0.69% | |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 50% | 37% | 14% | 21% | 34% | |
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Amounts round to less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | The ratio was revised from 1.10% to
1.08% for Class I shares and from 1.49% to 1.47% for Class II shares
after release of the financial statements contained in the Funds' annual report to shareholders for the period ended September 30, 2006. |
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THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND |
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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Class I | |||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.09 | $22.79 | $18.26 | $13.74 | $10.17 |
| Income from investment operations: | |||||
| Net investment income | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 2.77 | 5.12 | 4.98 | 4.52 | 3.82 |
| Total from investment operations: | 3.09 | 5.54 | 5.18 | 4.63 | 3.93 |
| Less distributions: | |||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.56) | (0.70) | (0.27) | (0.12) | (0.09) |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.43) | (3.54) | (0.38) | 0.00 | (0.27) |
| Total distributions | (3.99) | (4.24) | (0.65) | (0.12) | (0.36) |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | 0.01 | — |
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.19 | $24.09 | $22.79 | $18.26 | $13.74 |
| Total return | 13.35% | 28.50% | 29.04% | 33.94% | 39.78% |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $1,326.5 | $1,274.5 | $1,007.2 | $734.1 | $477.8 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.34%* | 1.37%* | 1.41%* | 1.49% | 1.57% |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.19% | 1.73% | 0.96% | 0.72% | 0.99% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 57% | 44% | 47% | 29% | 30% |
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Class II | |||||
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Year Ended September 30, | |||||
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2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.05 | $22.77 | $18.25 | $13.69 | $10.14 |
| Income from investment operations: | |||||
| Net investment income | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| Net gains or losses on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 2.79 | 5.10 | 4.98 | 4.52 | 3.81 |
| Total from investment operations: | 3.08 | 5.51 | 5.16 | 4.65 | 3.89 |
| Less distributions: | |||||
| Dividends (from net investment income) | (0.55) | (0.69) | (0.26) | (0.09) | (0.07) |
| Distributions (from capital gains) | (3.43) | (3.54) | (0.38) | 0.00 | (0.27) |
| Total distributions | (3.98) | (4.23) | (0.64) | (0.09) | (0.34) |
| Redemption fee per share | 0.00(a) | 0.00(a) | — | — | — |
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.15 | $24.05 | $22.77 | $18.25 | $13.69 |
| Total return | 13.29% | 28.33% | 28.94% | 34.11% | 39.39% |
| Ratios/supplemental data: | |||||
| Net assets, end of period ($million) | $0.9 | $0.8 | $0.6 | $0.5 | $0.4 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.43%* | 1.47%* | 1.49%* | 1.39% | 1.81% |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.12% | 1.62% | 0.87% | 0.75% | 0.72% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 57% | 44% | 47% | 29% | 30% |
| * | The ratio excludes expense offset arrangement. |
| (a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
You may obtain more information about The Oakmark Funds' investments in the Funds' semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders. These reports contain information on the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected The Oakmark Funds' performance during the last fiscal year.
You may wish to read the Statement of Additional Information for more information about The Oakmark Funds. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated by reference into this prospectus, which means that it is considered to be part of this prospectus.
You may obtain free copies of The Oakmark Funds' semi-annual and annual reports and the Statement of Additional Information, request other information, and discuss your questions about The Oakmark Funds by writing or calling:
The Oakmark Funds
P.O. Box
219558
Kansas City, MO
64121-9558
1-800-OAKMARK
(1-800-625-6275)
The requested documents will be sent within three business days of your request.
You may also obtain the Funds' Statement of Additional Information and the annual, semi-annual and quarterly reports to shareholders, along with other information, free of charge, by visiting The Oakmark Funds' website at oakmark.com.
Text-only versions of all Fund documents can be viewed online or downloaded from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's internet web site at www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy those documents by visiting the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-942-8090. In addition, copies of the Fund documents may be obtained, after mailing the appropriate duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102 or by e-mail request at publicinfo@sec.gov.
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