Marathon Value Portfolio (MVP) is a no-load, general equity mutual fund that offers shareholders broad exposure to the equity markets and at the same time, seeks to reduce risk by owning stocks with reasonable valuations.
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Comparison of a $10,000 Investment in the Marathon Value Portfolio and the S&P 500 Index (click on graph to enlarge)


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The above chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in Marathon and the S&P 500 Index on March 28, 2000 and held through December 31, 2007.

 

As of March 31, 2008

Total Return
Performance
Marathon
Value
Portfolio
S&P 500
1 Year
(As of 3/31/08)
-3.63%
-5.08%

Average Annual Return
5 Years
(As of 3/31/08)

11.75% 11.32%
Average Annual Return
Since Inception March 28, 2000
(As of 3/31/08)
7.76%
0.05%

The Total Gross Annual Expense Ratio for the Fund is 1.25%.

The Fund's past performance does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.  Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-800-788-6086.  The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains.  It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing.  The Fund's Prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing.  You may obtain a current copy of the Fund's Prospectus by calling 1-800-788-6086.

 
 

MVP's latest Prospectus and SAI (Statement of Additional Information), dated February 28, 2008, have been posted.  To review them and related information, click here.


Marc Heilweil, portfolio manager of Marathon Value Portfolio, has made several recent purchases of MVP.  He purchased $30,000 on both January 15, 2008 and January 10, 2008 in his personal account as well as $50,000 in his personal IRA on December 14, 2007, to add to his significant holdings in the Fund.  He remains the largest individual shareholder in MVP.


Year-end 2007 Distribution: The annual capital gains distribution for Marathon Value Portfolio was approximately $0.29 long-term and $0.02 short-term per share.  The income distribution was approximately $0.18 per share.  Ex-dividend date and payable date were both December 17, 2007.  The reinvestment NAV was $15.52 per share.  To see past distributions, click here.


MVP's Annual Report, as of October 31, 2007, has been posted.  To review any past reports, click here.


Marathon Value Portfolio manager Marc Heilweil was interviewed by Charlie Stein on Bloomberg Radio, April 17, 2007.  One of the topics was Coca-Cola, which had released 1st Quarter earnings earlier that morning.


Marathon Value Portfolio and portfolio manager Marc Heilweil were profiled in the August 14, 2006 issue of Barron's.  If you would like to see a reprint of the article, just e-mail us and we will send you a copy.


MVP portfolio manager Marc Heilweil was interviewed in a December 20, 2006 article in Ticker Magazine.  To view a reprint of the article, click here.

 
 


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