MBDFX Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Ratings as of January 31, 2010
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Morningstar’s Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Decade!
Congratulations to Bill Gross at PIMCO — Subadvisor to the Managers PIMCO Bond Fund for winning Morningstar’s Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Decade!

For additional information regarding the Fund’s management, investment philosophy, and investment process, please download the product profile.

Objective

The Managers PIMCO Bond Fund’s investment objective is to maximize total return, consistent with the preservation of capital.

Fund Focus

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities (“junk bonds”) and may also invest in derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, but will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its assets. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the duration of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index.

Where this mutual fund may fit as part of your asset allocation

The Managers PIMCO Bond Fund may be appropriate for your overall investment allocation if you are:

  • Looking to gain exposure to intermediate-term bonds from around the world
  • Seeking monthly income and moderate investment risk
  • Willing to accept short-term volatility of returns

Fund Facts

PIMCO Bond Fund (formerly Fremont Bond Fund)
Investment Style Investment Grade Debt
Benchmark(s) Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond
Subadvisor(s) Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC
Net Assets $1,152,346,350
Ticker MBDFX
Cusip 561717638
Inception Date 4/30/1993
Minimum Investment
(Initial / Subsequent) 		$2,000 /
$100
Minimum IRA Investment
(Initial / Subsequent) 		$1,000 /
$100
Expense Ratio (Gross / Net) 0.76% / 0.58%
Maximum Sales Charges N/A
12b-1 fees N/A

Disclosure

Investors should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. For this and other information, please call 800.835.3879 or download a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

The performance shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields on the Fund are net of expenses. Unlike the Fund, the index listed is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses.

Annual expense ratio as of 03/01/2009. The Fund's Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2010, to limit Fund operating expenses. The net expense ratio reflects this limitation, while the gross expense ratio does not. Please refer to the Fund's prospectus for additional information on the Fund's expenses.

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