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Acuity Social Values Global Equity Fund
as at September 30, 2008
Investment Objective/Strategy
The Acuity Social Values Global Equity Fund provides long-term capital growth by investing in a globally diversified portfolio of primarily large-sized companies which fit the Fund's concept of social values.
The Portfolio Advisor, Acuity Investment Management Inc., seeks companies with proven management, proprietary/strategic advantages, financial strength, above average sales or earnings growth potential, and favourable valuation levels. Social criteria upon which companies are evaluated include excellence in environmental management, positive labour practices, involvement in promoting human rights in other countries, and the avoidance of nuclear power, weapons, alcohol or tobacco as major sources of revenue.
Social Research: Calvert Group is a recognized leader in socially responsible investing, offering the largest family of socially responsible mutual funds in the United States. With over US$10 billion in assets, Calvert Group now brings its expertise to Canada for Acuity Social Values Mutual Funds. A pioneer in developing innovative, socially responsible investment strategies since 1982, Calvert Group identifies companies that meet the Fund's social criteria through its Social Research Department.
| Inception Date: | September 29, 2000 |
| Size (in millions): | $18.8 |
| RSP/RIF Eligibility: | 30% foreign content |
| RESP Eligibility: | Yes |
| Minimum Initial Investment: | $500 |
| Distributions: |
| Performance: | 1 Year: | (21.9)% |
| 3 Years: | (2.8)% | |
| 5 Years: | 1.6% | |
| 10 Years: | N/A |
Acuity Social Values Global Equity Fund Top Holdings
Avon Products, Inc.
CVS Caremark Corp.
Express Scripts Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Synthes Inc.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
TJX Companies Inc.
Nestle SA
Johnson & Johnson
Altera Corporation
Linde AG
SAP AG
Danaher Corp.
Praxair Inc.
ConocoPhillips
All returns are historical annual compounded rates of return and reflect changes in unit value and distributions reinvested. They do not take into account sales charges or administrative fees, payable by unitholders, which would have reduced returns. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Your unit value and investment return will fluctuate. Important information about any mutual fund is contained in its simplified prospectus which should be read carefully before investing. Copies of Acuity Funds Ltd.'s prospectus are available from your investment advisor or Acuity Funds Ltd.