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Why This Fund?

The Fund holds many leading U.S. companies that are well-positioned to benefit from powerful consumer and business trends including those driven by innovative technologies. These technology solutions will impact how people live their lives and how businesses grow.

A Focus On Growth Companies In The U.S

The fund focuses on larger U.S.-based companies that are positioning their businesses for growth. Companies include leaders in areas such as online retailing, digital commerce and healthcare.

A High Conviction, Diversified Approach

Each stock in the fund is selected using rigorous fundamental research. This diversified portfolio of 70-90 holdings has broad sector exposures emphasizing technology, healthcare and consumer segments.

A Focused & Experienced Investment Team

Located in Silicon Valley, our expert team is well situated to identify powerful secular growth trends. They have a finger on the pulse of companies at the forefront of innovation.

We seek to invest in the best opportunities among fast-growing businesses regardless of sector or market capitalization size.

Grant Bowers

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

High Conviction Portfolio of Leading Companies

Top Equity Issuers

As of 12/31/2025 Updated Monthly

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Fund
NVIDIA CORP 10.34%
MICROSOFT CORP 6.48%
APPLE INC 6.03%
BROADCOM INC 5.87%
AMAZON.COM INC 5.79%
META PLATFORMS INC 4.80%
ALPHABET INC 4.63%
TESLA INC 3.32%
ELI LILLY & CO 3.05%
AMPHENOL CORP 2.51%

These securities do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for clients, and the reader should not assume that investment in the securities listed was or will be profitable. The portfolio manager for the Fund reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included in the top 10 holdings list.

Investment Themes for the Next Decade

Cloud Computing Services
 

Storing and accessing data and applications over the Internet instead of on local compute resources

Digital Payments, E-Commerce
 

The buying and selling of products via electronic means such as the Internet

Health Care Innovation
 

A data-driven approach to meet the changing needs of an aging global population

Diversified Across Multiple Sectors

Sector Allocation

As of 12/31/2025 % of Total Updated Monthly

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Fund Benchmark
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 21.18% 19.70%
Software & Services 13.19% 17.85%
Media & Entertainment 12.38% 11.63%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 10.09% 12.70%
Capital Goods 7.80% 4.40%
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 7.55% 6.44%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 6.96% 6.19%
Financial Services 5.00% 5.29%
Health Care Equipment & Services 4.14% 2.31%
Automobiles & Components 3.32% 3.72%
Consumer Services 1.85% 2.62%
Materials 1.83% 0.44%
Commercial & Professional Services 1.50% 1.35%
Telecommunication Services 0.57% 0.08%
Real Estate Management & Development 0.53% 0.07%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco 0.50% 0.73%
Transportation 0.50% 0.59%
Household & Personal Products 0.29% 0.15%
Cash & Cash Equivalents 0.81% —

Strategically-Located, Focused, Experienced Team

Investment team is located near the heart of Silicon Valley, home to many of the world's most innovative companies.

79

dedicated investment professionals

40

of which are CFA©1 charterholders

Co-lead managers:

Grant Bowers

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

Sara Araghi, CFA

Senior Vice President, Co-Director of Equity Research, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

Anthony Hardy, CFA

Vice President, Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst

Impressive Results—Even During the Recent Downturn

Annualised Performance

As of 11/30/2025

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Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series F (%)
Currency  
CAD
1 Year  
5.05
3 Years  
22.43
5 Years  
8.71
10 Years  
12.29
15 Years  
13.64
Performance Inception   11/24/2000
6.02
Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series A (%)
Currency  
USD
1 Year  
4.12
3 Years  
19.57
5 Years  
5.95
10 Years  
10.55
15 Years  
10.09
Performance Inception  
7.67
Fund Overview  
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Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series A (%)
Currency  
CAD
1 Year  
3.89
3 Years  
21.08
5 Years  
7.51
10 Years  
11.05
15 Years  
12.38
Performance Inception  
7.66
Fund Overview  
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Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series F (%)
Currency  
USD
1 Year  
5.27
3 Years  
20.90
5 Years  
7.14
10 Years  
11.79
15 Years  
11.33
Performance Inception  
6.44
Fund Overview  
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Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series O (%)
Currency  
CAD
1 Year  
6.09
3 Years  
23.65
5 Years  
9.91
10 Years  
13.70
15 Years  
15.14
Performance Inception  
7.60
Fund Overview  
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Month End   As of 11/30/2025
Series O (%)
Currency  
USD
1 Year  
6.32
3 Years  
22.11
5 Years  
8.32
10 Years  
13.19
15 Years  
12.80
Performance Inception  
8.02
Fund Overview  
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