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- The Mutual Funds Performance Guide can help you more easily compare and evaluate the mutual
- fund investments available through Schwab.
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- The information presented in this report is obtained from sources deemed to be reliable,
- but no guarantees are made as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose.
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- Fund results represent historical performance and do not predict future returns.
- It is important to realize that share prices and investment returns fluctuate up and down, so your
- investment may be worth more or less than your original cost when you redeem your shares.
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- Before investing in any fund, please request a copy of the prospectus and read it carefully to make
- sure that, the fund is appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. The prospectus contains important
- information on the fund's objectives, strategies, risks and expenses which can help you decide if it
- is suitable for you. Prospectuses for all mutual funds available through Schwab may be obtained
- free of charge by calling 1-800-2 NO-LOAD.
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- For some funds, the manager may have waived all or a portion of the fees during a given period. This
- fee waiver will have the effect of increasing the fund's reported returns, and should be weighed in
- evaluating the fund's performance. You can find out if a fund's manager has waived any fees by reading
- the prospectus.
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- Some of the funds in this guide invest in international securities, which can involve greater risks
- than U.S. investments. Some risks specific to foreign investments include political and economic
- instability as well as changing currency exchange rates. If you're considering an investment
- in an international fund, be sure to read the risk section of the prospectus carefully.
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- Taxes can affect the return you realize from a mutual fund investment. At Schwab, we don't offer tax
- advice, so before you make any mutual fund investment, we suggest that you consult your tax advisor.
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- Effect of transaction fees
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- Schwab charges transaction fees on some mutual fund purchases an redemptions which are not
- reflected in the performance data provided in the guide. If these fees were factored into the
- performance data, the fund's results would be lower. For funds with sales charges or loads,
- the performance data in the guide reflect the maximum charges.
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- About fund availability
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- Not all funds in this guide are registered for sale in all states. Check with your Schwab mutual fund
- representative about funds which you are interested in.
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- If you would like some more detailed information regarding individual definitions
- and additional information you should consider when selecting an investment including
- the unique risks associated with certain types of mutual funds, please see the
- Help section.
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