Bond Index

Summary

This Fund is a good choice for those long-term, income-oriented investors who are looking to diversify their investments by gaining a broad exposure to the U.S. bond market. It offers a diversified portfolio of bond securities approximating the relative composition of securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Investors will gain a broad exposure to the U.S. Treasury, government agency, investment grade corporate bond, mortgage - and asset-backed sectors of the fixed income markets.

Fund Objective

The Fund seeks to provide investment results approximating the overall performance of the securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”).

Fund Strategy

• Passively managed in an effort to replicate the performance and composition of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
• Gain broad exposure to the U.S. Treasury, government agency, investment-grade corporate bond, mortgage- and asset-backed sectors of the fixed income markets.
• Provide investors with a way to gain broad exposure to U.S. bond market.

Investor Profile

If you are a long-term, income-oriented investor who is looking to diversify your investments by gaining broad exposure to the U.S. bond market, then this Fund may be right for you. It offers a diversified portfolio of bond securities approximating the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index.

Risk/Reward Potential

Important risk information can be found on the Portfolio tab.

Not FDIC insured | May lose value | No bank guarantee

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