Performance

 

Performance Disclosure

The performance data shown below represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate so that investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Funds will charge a redemption fee of 2.00% on shares held less than 60 days.

 

Daily Performance and NAV as of May 8, 2008
Fund Quarter-To-Date
Performance
Year-To-Date
Performance
NAV Daily
Change

 

 

Month-end & Calendar Quarter-end Performance
as of March 31, 2008

     

_     Average Annual Total Return    _

Fund/Index

March 

1st QTR

 YTD

 1 Year

 3 Year

 5 Year

 10 Year

Since

Inception*

Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund

-4.17%

-12.64%

-12.64% 

20.82% 

34.89% 

39.22% 

20.05% 

20.15% 

MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index1

-5.78%

-12.53%

-12.53% 

17.81% 

28.27% 

33.15% 

11.21% 

11.74% 

                           

Driehaus International Discovery Fund

-2.93%

-10.66%

-10.66% 

9.61% 

24.35% 

29.62%

n/a 

24.30% 

MSCI AC World ex USA Growth Index2

-2.60%

-8.69% 

-8.69% 

6.16%

17.23%

22.28%

n/a

5.85%

                      

Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund

-3.04%

-10.93%

-10.93%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

16.48%

MSCI AC World ex USA Growth Index2

-2.60%

-8.69% 

-8.69%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6.16% 

               

Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund

-4.55%

-11.49%

-11.49%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

5.22%

MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index3**

-2.79%

-8.84%

-8.84%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

-7.06%

MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index4

-1.04%

-6.37% 

-6.37%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

-7.70%

*Inception dates: Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund (12/31/97), Driehaus International Discovery Fund (12/31/98), Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund (4/2/07) and Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund (9/17/07)

 

**The index was added as of March 31, 2008 because it includes both developed and emerging markets and is a growth index, making it a good benchmark for the Fund.

 

 

 Fund/Index

 

Cumulative Total Return Since Inception

as of March 31, 2008  

Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund

555.90%

MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index1

212.19%

   
Driehaus International Discovery Fund

647.56%

MSCI AC World ex USA Growth Index2

69.20%

   
Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund

16.48%

MSCI AC World ex USA Growth Index2

6.16%

 
Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund

5.22%

MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index3

-7.06%

MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index4

-7.70%

Note: You cannot invest directly in any of these indices.

 

 

Performance data represents the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Funds (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). Average annual total return reflects annualized change, while cumulative total return reflects aggregate change.

 

The Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund commenced operations as a registered investment company on April 2, 2007, when it succeeded to the assets of the Driehaus Global Equity Yield, L.P.

 

The Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund commenced operations as a registered investment company on September 17, 2007, when it succeeded to the assets of the Driehaus International Opportunities Fund, L.P.

 

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund*** (as of 12/31/06)

Management Fee

1.50%

Other Expenses

0.33%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.83%

Inception date: Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund (12/31/97)

 

 

Driehaus International Discovery Fund*** (as of 12/31/06)

Management Fee

1.49%

Other Expenses

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.74%

Inception date: Driehaus International Discovery Fund (12/31/98)

 

 

Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund****  (estimated)

Management Fee

1.50%

Other Expenses

0.45%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.95%

Less Expense Reimbursement

(0.20)%

Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.75%

Inception date: Driehaus International Equity Yield Fund (4/2/07)

 

 

Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund***** (estimated)

Management Fee

1.50%

Other Expenses

0.45%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.95%

Inception date: Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund (9/17/07)

 

***Represents the Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 as disclosed in the current prospectus dated May 1, 2007, as supplemented August 1, 2007.  The Fund participates in a commission recapture program by directing certain portfolio trades to brokers who have agreed to rebate to the Fund a portion of the commissions generated.  For the year ended December 31, 2006, these rebates were used to pay certain Fund expenses, which ultimately reduced the Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" as follows: to 1.68% for Driehaus International Discovery Fund and to 1.78% for Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth Fund.

 

****The Annual Fund Operating Expenses are estimated for the current fiscal year because the Fund did not commence operations until April 2, 2007. Driehaus Capital Management LLC (the "Adviser") has entered into an agreement to cap the Fund's operating expenses at 1.75% of average daily net assets until March 31, 2010. For a period of three years subsequent to the Fund's commencement of operations, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement for previously waived fees and reimbursed expenses to the extent that the Fund's expense ratio remains below the operating expense cap.

 

*****The Annual Fund Operating Expenses are estimated for the current fiscal year because the Fund did not commence operations until September 17, 2007. Driehaus Capital Management LLC (the "Adviser") has entered into an agreement to cap the Fund's operating expenses at 2.00% of average daily net assets until September 16, 2010. For a period of three years subsequent to the Fund's commencement of operations, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement for previously waived fees and reimbursed expenses to the extent that the Fund's expense ratio remains below the operating expense cap.

 

The Funds invest in foreign securities, including small and mid cap stocks, which may be subject to greater volatility than other investments. During certain periods, the Funds have benefited from unusually strong market conditions. At times, a significant portion of a Fund's return may be attributable to investments in initial public offerings (IPOs) or concentrations in certain strong performing sectors, such as technology. Returns from IPOs or sector concentrations may not be repeated or consistently achieved in the future. In addition, participating in IPOs and other investments during favorable market conditions may enhance the performance of a Fund with a smaller asset base, and the Fund may not experience similar performance results as its assets grow.

 

Investments in overseas markets can pose more risks than U.S. investments, and the Funds' share prices are expected to be more volatile than that of a U.S.-only fund. In addition, the Funds' returns will fluctuate with changes in stock market conditions, currency values, interest rates, foreign government regulations, and economic and political conditions in countries in which the Funds invest. These risks are generally greater when investing in emerging markets. These and other risk considerations are discussed in the Funds' prospectus.

 

Since Fund performance is subject to change after the month-end, please call (800) 560-6111 for the most current month-end performance information.

 

Please consider the investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses of the Funds carefully prior to investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Funds. To obtain a copy of the prospectus, please call  us at (800) 560-6111.  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Sources:  Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc., eVestment Alliance, LLC, SS&C Inc.

 

1  The Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Growth Index (MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index) is a subset of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and includes only the MSCI Emerging Markets Index stocks which are categorized as growth stocks. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in 25 global emerging markets. 

 

2  The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex USA Growth Index (MSCI AC World ex USA Growth Index) is a subset of the MSCI AC World ex USA Index and is composed only of the MSCI AC World ex USA Index stocks which are categorized as growth stocks. The MSCI AC World ex USA Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in 47 global developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.

 

3 The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index (MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Growth Index) is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity performance in 47 global developed markets and emerging markets, excluding the U.S and is composed of stocks which are categorized as small capitalization stocks.

 

4 The Morgan Stanley Capital International World ex USA Small Cap Index (MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index) is composed of stocks which are categorized as small capitalization stocks. The MSCI World ex USA Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity performance in 22 global developed markets, excluding the U.S.

 

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