ASCTX

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks and other equity securities of small-cap companies. Small-cap companies are those with a market capitalization at the time of purchase of less than $5 billion or otherwise within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2000 ®Index, the S&P Small Cap 600 Index, or the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”).