GNMA Fund

The Armada GNMA Fund offers investors a higher level of income than is generally available from short- and intermediate term government bonds. The fund invests in Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) mortgage-backed securities.
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PRICE  (A Shares as of 11/1): $10.48


as of 9/30/2002     Average Annual Total Returns and Ratings
GNMA Fund 7-Day
Effective
Yield
7-Day
Current
Yield
30-Day
Current
Yield
Current
Quarter
End
YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR/
Since
Inception
A Shares 4.91% 4.79% 4.93% 2.40% 6.36% 6.37% 7.79% 6.47% 7.29%
B Shares 4.18% 4.10% 4.23% 2.22% 5.70% 5.42% 7.00% 5.97% 6.98%
C Shares 4.17% 4.09% 4.23% 2.22% 5.70% 5.53% 7.04% 5.99% 7.00%
I Shares 5.17% 5.04% 5.18% 6.46% 6.46% 6.53% 8.03% 6.69% 7.46%

Investment Objective

The Armada GNMA Fund seeks to provide current income as well as preservation of capital by investing primarily in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by GNMA.

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Fund Statistics


  All data is as of quarter end,
  unless otherwise indicated.
Class A Shares
Cusip Number 042086652
NASDAQ Symbol AGNRX
Net Asset Value as of 11/1/2002 $10.48
Inception Date 8/10/1994
Dividends Frequency Monthly
Dividends Paid ($ per share)
Past Quarter
Past 12 Months
 
N/A
N/A
Avg. Weight Mat. 2.49 days
Total Net Assets (millions) $167.82

Investment Strategy

Superior returns through active sector and security selection, and disciplined risk management

The Armada GNMA Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by GNMA and obligations of the U.S. Treasury. The Fund’s managers assess current and projected market conditions by examining factors such as yield to maturity, maturity, quality, and the outlook for issuers and market sectors. The portfolio will generally include only investment grade bonds that are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The dollar-weighted average maturity of the Fund will normally be three to ten years.

Portfolio Composition


GNMA 89.50%  
Commercial Paper 5.60%  
STIFs/Money Markets 3.00%  
Corporate CMO 0.90%  
Corporate Bonds 0.60%  
FNMA 0.30%  


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.

Taxable Fixed Income Management Team
Andrew Harding  Director of Taxable Fixed Income Investment
Cynthia Cole  Senior Portfolio Manager
Joseph Robison  Director and Chief Credit Officer
Matthew Downing  Fixed Income Analyst
Melvin Fernandes  Fixed Income Analyst
Daniel Raynor  Debt Securities Analyst


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Returns for the period Jan 27, 2000 to Aug 11, 1999 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class B Shares, returns for the period Aug 11, 1999 to Sep 11, 1996 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares, and returns for the period prior to Sep 11, 1996 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares.
For Class H shares, the return since the actual inception date of Apr 19, 2002 was N/A without sales charge and N/A with sales charge. For Class B shares, the annualized return since the actual inception date of Aug 11, 1999 was 7.39% without sales charge and 6.59% with sales charge. For Class A shares, the annualized return since the actual inception date of Sep 11, 1996 was 7.09% without sales charge and 6.24% with sales charge.
The Class A shares have a maximum sales charge of 4.75%. 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.
For Class C shares, returns for the period Jan 27, 2000 to Aug 11, 1999 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class B Shares, returns for the period Aug 11, 1999 to Sep 11, 1996 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares, and returns for the period prior to Sep 11, 1996 reflect the performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares.
For Class C shares, the annualized return since the actual inception date of Jan 27, 2000 was 7.99% without sales charge and 7.99% with sales charge.
The Class C shares do not have a front end sales charge, but do have a 1.00% charge on redemptions of shares that are held for less than 18 months.
Performance information prior to 9/9/96 presented for the Fund includes performance of the Fund’s predecessor Inventor Funds portfolio which was reorganized into the present Armada portfolio.
Note: Guarantees by the U.S. Government, its agencies, or instrumentalities relate only to the timely payment of principal and interest on the securities in the Fund’s portfolio and not to shares of the Fund.
The Index is not connected with the Armada GNMA Fund. It is not possible to invest in this or any other index.

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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