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International Equity Fund

The Armada International Equity Fund is for investors who recognize the value of diversifying their portfolios internationally. The Armada International Equity Fund’s investment objective is to provide capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of foreign issuers.  For historical H Share performance, click here.
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PRICE  ( as of 11/12): $11.05
International Equity Fund
Average Annual Total Returns
     as of 9/30/2004
  Inception
Date
Current
Quarter End
YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
A Shares 08/01/97 -5.70% -3.30% 11.71% 4.67% -2.75% N/A 0.86%
B Shares 01/06/98 -5.38% -3.26% 12.48% 4.77% -2.64% N/A 1.02%
C Shares 01/05/00 -1.40% 0.74% 16.43% 6.00% -2.26% N/A 1.00%
I Shares 08/01/97 -0.19% 2.37% 18.55% 7.01% -1.35% N/A 1.95%
R Shares 08/01/03 -1.14% 1.27% 17.08% 6.39% -1.91% N/A 1.37%
Morgan Stanley MSCI EAFE Index* -0.28% 4.27% 22.08% 9.12% -0.85% 4.02% N/A

Total returns reflect reinvestment of dividends, capital gains and deduction of applicable sales charges, operating expenses and fees. Inception dates for Class A, B, C and R shares are 8/01/97, 1/06/98, 1/05/00 and 8/1/03 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 class’s fees, expenses and maximum sales charges.

The maximum sales charge for class A shares is 5.50%. 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. Class R shares do not have a front-end sales charge, but do have a 0.75% charge on the redemption of shares that are held 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.

International investments are subject to special risks not ordinarily associated with domestic investments, including currency fluctuations, economic and political change and differing accounting standards that may adversely affect portfolio securities.

International Equity Fund Quarterly Fund Fact Sheet - A, B, C Shares,  I Shares,  R Shares


Investment Objective

The Armada International Equity Fund is for investors who recognize the value of diversifying their portfolios internationally. The Armada International Equity Fund’s investment objective is to provide capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of foreign issuers.

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Fund Statistics


Class A Shares
Cusip Number 042086611
NASDAQ Symbol AMIEX
Inception Date 8/1/1997
Dividends Frequency Annually

as of 11/12/2004
Net Asset Value as of 11/12/2004 $11.05
Net Asset Value past 12 months
High: $11.05
Low: $9.07
Public Offering Price $11.69

as of 9/30/2004
Dividends Paid ($ per share)
Past Quarter:
Current Year:
 
$0.0000
$0.0000
Total Net Assets (millions) $279.35

Top 10 Equity Holdings+

as of 10/31/2004  (% of total net assets)
Holdings are Subject to Change.

GERMAN T-BILL 5.62%
ISHARES MSCI 3.32%
ROYAL DUTCH PETRO-NY SHRS 2.26%
HSBC HOLDINGS ADR 1.80%
VODAFONE 1.70%
CANADA TREASURY BILL 1/27/05 1.63%
TOYATA MOTOR 1.63%
BP AMOCO PLC 1.51%
UBS AG - REGISTERED 1.16%
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 1.13%

Investment Strategy

Armada International Equity Fund invests in the countries included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index.* The Adviser makes judgments about the attractiveness of countries based upon a collection of criteria. The relative valuation, growth prospects, fiscal, monetary and regulatory government policies are considered jointly and generally in making these judgments. Within foreign markets, the Adviser buys and sells securities using risk management software to select stocks that in the aggregate most closely match the stock characteristics and attributes by country within the MSCI EAFE Index. Emerging countries are limited to no more than 10% of the portfolio.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment


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


Country Allocation+


Other Countries 17.98%  
Great Britain 16.69%  
Japan 16.03%  
Netherlands 9.20%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents 8.40%  
Germany 5.90%  
Hong Kong 5.27%  
Switzerland 4.53%  
Sweden 4.49%  
France 4.47%  
Belgium 4.10%  
Ireland 2.94%  


Index Comparison

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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.

David F. Cooley, CFA, CPA  Senior Director of International Equity Investment
Martin Schulz  Director of International Equity Investment


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*The Morgan Stanley MSCI EAFE Index, an unmanaged index of more than 1,000 equity securities of foreign companies, 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.

+The composition of the portfolio is as of 10/31/2004 and is for illustration purposes only. The composition of the portfolio is not a permanent reflection of the Fund. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets in equity securities of foreign issuers. Economic sector weightings may not total 100%.

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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