Investment Grade Convertible Fund |
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Fund Facts (as of 09/09/2010)
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Share Class |
Inception Date |
Ticker Symbol |
Cusip Number |
NAV Price |
Daily NAV Change |
NAV as Of |
30 Day Standardized Yield |
30 Day Standardized Yield as Of |
A Shares:
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04/14/1988
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SBFCX
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926464538
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10.40
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0.02
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09/09/2010
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1.42
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08/31/2010
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I Shares:
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08/31/2007
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VICIX
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92646A781
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10.41
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0.03
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09/09/2010
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1.80
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08/31/2010
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Investment Objective / Strategy
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income
together with long-term capital appreciation.
Investor Profile
Investors looking for a high level of current income together
with long-term capital appreciation by investing in a
professionally managed portfolio consisting of convertible
stocks and bonds and other securities convertible into
common stock.
Investment Considerations
The Fund may invest in below-investment-grade securities, sometimes known as "junk bonds." These securities generally offer higher yields than investment-grade securities, but carry a higher risk of default and may be considered speculative. Investors should be able to assume the risks of investing in below-investment-grade securities. Bond funds fluctuate in price, especially longer-term issues and in environments of rising interest rates. Stocks generally provide greater return potential and risk when compared with other types of investments.
Fund Managers
Richard A. Janus, James K. Kaesberg, and Amy E. Bush are the portfolio managers of the Fund. Mr. Janus and Mr. Kaesberg have held that position since April 1996, and Ms. Bush since January 1, 2000. Together they are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.
Mr. Janus is a Managing Director of the Advisor, and has been associated with the Advisor or its affiliates since 1977.
Mr. Kaesberg is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director of Convertible Securities Investments for the Advisor, and has been associated with the Advisor or its affiliates since 1985.
Ms. Bush is a Director of the Advisor and has been associated with the Advisor or an affiliate since 1993.
Fund Manager Comments
In managing the Fund, we strive to identify high quality convertibles that
are not only attractive fixed income vehicles, but also have fundamentally
strong equity performance potential.
Before including any security in the Fund, we conduct an extensive, threepronged
analysis that includes the following:
- An equity analysis is done on the common stocks to evaluate the
underlying company's growth rates, competitive advantage, and
management teams.
- A fixed income evaluation is conducted. This process helps measure the
volatility of the securities under consideration and also can help predict
how the securities will react in varying interest rate environments.
- Those securities that pass the first two screens must then undergo
a convertible analysis to determine if they are undervalued in the
current market.
We structure our portfolios to provide a balance of upside partipation
and just as importantly downside protection. To do this we divide our
portfolios into thirds. A third of the portfolio in very equity sensitive
convertibles, a third in defensive, bond like convertibles and a third in
total return or middle of the road convertibles. This balanced structure
keeps our portfolios from becoming too stock-like at market peaks or too
bond-like at market bottoms.
Our portfolios are geared toward investors seeking long-term growth
and current income.
There can be no assurance that the Fund will be successful in meeting its
investment goals and objectives.
Daily Prices - all Victory funds
Performance - all Victory funds
Class I Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge when purchased, a contingent deferred sales charge or Rule 12b-1 fees.
Class A Shares MOP performance figures reflect a maximum sales charge of 2.00% for Class A Shares. Prior to 12/31/02 the maximum sales load was 5.75%.
Class I Shares are available only to select investors as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please read the Prospectus for information on the eligibility requirements to purchase Class I Shares. Total returns are historical and include the change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any.
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