Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

The Armada Small/Mid Cap Value Fund is for investors who seek greater total return than that provided by a typical mid cap value fund and less volatility than that of a typical small-cap value fund. 		xml version="1.0"?>
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PRICE  (A Shares as of 10/31): $8.94


as of 9/30/2002     Average Annual Total Returns and Ratings
Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Current
Quarter End		 YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year/
Since Inception
A Shares N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -17.11%
I Shares N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -11.80%

Investment Objective

The Armada Small/Mid Cap Value Fund seeks capital appreciation by concentrating on value companies with capitalizations between $500 million and $5 billion.

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Fund Statistics

  All data is as of quarter end,
  unless otherwise indicated.
Class A Shares
Cusip Number 04208N580
NASDAQ Symbol
Net Asset Value as of 10/31/2002 $8.94
Net Asset Value past 12 months
High: $10.08
Low: $7.98
Public Offering Price $9.28
Inception Date 7/1/2002
Dividends Frequency N/A
Dividends Paid ($ per share)
Past Quarter
Past 12 Months
 
N/A
N/A
Total Net Assets (millions) $10.47

Fund Allocation

as of 9/30/2002  (% of total net assets)

EVEREST RE HLDG 1.49%
EQUITABLE RESOURCES 1.37%
FIRST MID WEST BANC/IL 1.34%
RUBY TUESDAY INC 1.31%
SKY FINANCIAL GROUP 1.31%
LEAR CORPORATION 1.25%
RYDER SYS INC 1.24%
RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS 1.21%
ALLIANT TECHSYS 1.21%
A.H. BELO CORP, CL A 1.18%

Investment Strategy

Value stocks can deliver a superior total return over time

The Armada Small/Mid Cap Value Fund’s management team takes a “Good Value, Good News.” approach to stock selection. The managers use a risk-adjusted valuation framework (dividend discount model) to measure the intrinsic value of statistically inexpensive stocks and determine whether the company is truly a ‘good value.’ Then they measure “good news” by assessing catalysts that will change investor sentiment regarding the company. This is important because the chief pitfall of value investing is buying too early and having to wait too long for the market to realize a stock’s inherent value. The team’s two-step analysis enables them to distinguish between attractive stocks that are likely to languish and those on the brink of appreciation.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment


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Portfolio Composition


Equities 84.50%  
Fixed Income 13.00%  
Cash Equivalents 2.50%  


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.

Value Equity Investment Management Team
Daniel Bandi, CFA  Managing Director of Equity Investment
Adam Friedman  Senior Portfolio Manager
Daniel DeMonica, CFA  Portfolio Manager
Joe Gilbert  Equity Analyst


Armada Fund Family
Small Cap Growth Fund Mid Cap Growth Fund Large Cap Ultra Fund International Equity Fund Small Cap Value Fund Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Equity Growth Fund Tax Managed Equity Fund Equity Index Fund Core Equity Fund Large Cap Value Fund Aggressive Asset Allocation Fund Balanced Asset Allocation Fund Conservative Asset Allocation Fund GNMA Fund U.S. Government Income Fund Bond Fund Total Return Advantage Fund Limited Maturity Bond Fund Intermediate Bond Fund Ohio Municipal Money Market Fund Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Money Market Fund Tax Exempt Money Market Fund Money Market Fund Government Money Market Fund Treasury Plus Money Market Fund Treasury Money Market Fund National Tax Exempt Bond Fund Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund Ohio Tax Exempt Bond Fund Michigan Municipal Bond Fund

The Class A shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.50%. The Class B shares have a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00%. The Class H shares have a 1.00% front end sales charge, in addition to a 1.00% maximum contingent deferred sales charge on shares held less than 18 months.
In addition to the normal risks associated with equity investing, smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility.
The Index is not connected with the Armada Small/Mid Cap Value Fund. It is not possible to invest in this or any other index.
Economic sector weightings may or may not total 100%.

Mutual funds involve risks including possible loss of principal. Performance figures quoted herein may be lower due to recent market volatility. Past performance is not indicative of future performance, and the principal value and investment return will fluctuate, so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. National City Investment Management Company (IMC) serves as investment adviser to Armada Funds, for which it receives an investment advisory fee. Armada Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDC), Oaks, PA 19456. SIDC is not affiliated with IMC and is not a bank. This must be accompanied or preceded by a current Armada prospectus. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Total returns shown reflect reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
During the reporting periods shown, the administrator, custodian and advisor have waived fees. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

During the reporting periods shown, the administrator, custodian and advisor have waived fees. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.


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