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Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund

The Armada Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund is for investors who would like to generate income that is free from federal income tax3. The fund invests in municipal debt securities of issuers in the United States and the District of Columbia.  For historical H Share performance, click here. 		xml version="1.0"?>
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PRICE  ( as of 11/12): $10.30
Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund
Average Annual Total Returns
  as of 9/30/2004
  Inception
Date		 SEC
30-Day
Yield		 1-Day
Yield		 Current
Quarter End		 YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since
Inception
A Shares 06/22/98 2.52% 3.58% -0.26% -1.38% -0.71% 3.13% 4.71% N/A 4.20%
B Shares 01/28/99 1.90% 2.87% -2.38% -3.94% -3.42% 2.17% 4.19% N/A 3.90%
C Shares 02/24/00 1.91% 2.88% 1.72% 0.01% 0.52% 3.47% 4.22% N/A 3.62%
I Shares 04/09/98 2.85% 3.83% 2.86% 1.72% 2.47% 4.45% 5.49% N/A 4.82%
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index* N/A N/A 3.37% 2.30% 3.32% 5.65% 6.41% 6.29% N/A

Performance of the Fund for the period prior to its inception on 4/09/98 is that of a predecessor common trust fund. The common trust was not registered under the 1940 Act and therefore not subject to investment restrictions that may have adversely affected performance. Performance of the common trust is separate and distinct from the Fund, and does not represent past performance of the Fund. Total returns reflect reinvestment of dividends, capital gains and deduction of applicable sales charges, operating expenses and fees. Returns also reflect a voluntary fee waiver of .15%. Without such a fee waiver, performance of the Fund would have been lower. Inception dates for Class A, B and C shares are 6/22/98, 1/28/99 and 2/24/00 respectively. All performance shown for each share class prior to each respective inception date is based on the performance of Class I shares, adjusted to reflect each share classs fees, expenses and maximum sales charges.

The maximum sales charge for class A shares is 3.00%. Class B shares have a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00%. Class C shares do not have a front-end sales charge, but do have a 1.00% charge on the redemption of shares that are held for less than 18 months.

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at www.armadafunds.com.

Guarantees by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities relate only to the payment of principal an interest of the portfolio securities and not the shares of the Fund. An investment in the Fund is subject to interest rate risk, which is the possibility that a Funds yield will decline due to falling interest rates. For some investors, income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). Capital gains are subject to federal, state and local taxes. Economic or political changes may impact the ability of municipal issuers to repay principal and interest payments on securities of the Fund, which may adversely impact the Funds shares.

  Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund Quarterly Fund Fact Sheet - A, B, C Shares,  I Shares 

Investment Objective

The Armada Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund is for investors who would like to generate income that is free from federal income tax3. The fund invests in municipal debt securities of issuers in the United States and the District of Columbia.

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Fund Statistics

Class A Shares
Cusip Number 042086355
NASDAQ Symbol ANTEX
Inception Date 6/22/1998
Dividends Frequency Monthly

as of 11/12/2004
Net Asset Value as of 11/12/2004 $10.30
Net Asset Value past 12 months
High: $10.63
Low: $10.07
Public Offering Price $10.62

as of 9/30/2004
Dividends Paid ($ per share)
Past Quarter:
Current Year:
 
$0.0610
$0.2855
Total Net Assets (millions) $159.32

as of 9/30/2004
SEC 30 Day Yield 2.52%
Current Income Distribution Yield 3.59%
Avg. Weight Mat. 5.29 Years
Duration 4.43

Sector Diversification+


GENERAL OBLIGATIONS 51.80%  
AGENCY 34.62%  
UTILITY 7.66%  
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS 3.77%  
PREREFUNDED & ESCROWED TO MATURITY 2.15%  


Investment Strategy

It's not what you might make, it's what you keep that matters

Armada Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund's managers select investment grade, or unrated securities that have been determined by the advisor to be of equivalent caliber, debt securities issued by the United States and the District of Columbia, as well as their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities. The Fund's managers strive to avoid taxable capital gains distributions, realizing gains or losses only when it is beneficial to the overall goals of maintaining portfolio credit quality and maximizing after-tax returns. The dollar-weighted average maturity of the fund is expected to remain within three to ten years. The Fund's duration (its sensitivity to interest rate changes) is expected to remain within 20% of its benchmark index, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index.*

Growth of a $10,000 Investment


Provides a graphical view of this Funds growth of $10,000 with an adjustment for sales charges and expenses, where applicable from the Funds inception. The graph illustrates growth of principal including reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.


Investment Quality▲


Aaa70.0%
Aa25.0%
A2.0%
NR (not rated)3.0%

Management Team

At Armada, specialization is the key to our investment management philosophy. Our portfolio managers and research analysts work in independent teams. Each team focuses on a single sector or investment style. Their dedication and clear focus are reflected in the unwavering style purity of our funds.

Christian Swantek  Director of Tax-Exempt Fixed Income Investment
Stephen Carpenter  Senior Portfolio Manager


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*The Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index, is not available for direct investment. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no taxes, transaction costs, management fees or other expenses.

Quality ratings such as AAA, AA, A, BBB, and BB refer to credit risk of the portfolio securities and not the shares of the Fund.

+Composition of the portfolio and sector diversification are as of 10/31/2004 and is for illustration purposes only. The composition of the portfolio and sector diversification are not a permanent reflection of the Fund.

† All market data and information is provided by Standard & Poor's and is for informational purposes only. Armada does not guarantee that the information supplied is accurate, complete or timely, or make any warranties regarding the results obtained by its use.
 

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Armada Funds carefully before investing. A prospectus may be downloaded and viewed with this and other information about the Funds or may be obtained by contacting an investment professional or by calling 1-800-622-FUND (3863.) Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.

National City Investment Management Company (IMC) serves as investment adviser to Armada Funds for which it receives an investment advisory fee. Shares of Armada Funds are distributed by Professional Funds Distributor, LLC (PFD), 760 Moore Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. PFD is not affiliated with IMC and is not a bank.


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