The fund invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations generally in the range of market capitalizations in the Russell 2500 Growth Index, the fund's benchmark, (the index) at the time of purchase. It invests the majority of its assets in U.S. companies, but also may invest up to 33% of its total assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets.

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ACRNX

The ethical fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies that the Adviser believes are high quality and/or exhibit above-average growth potential, which, for the purposes of this ethical fund, typically are companies with market capitalizations similar to those issuers included in the index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase. It will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities meeting the fund's ethical investment criteria.

ADJEX

Under normal circumstances, substantially all of the fund's assets are invested in a portfolio of equity securities including common stocks and other equity investments or ownership interests in business enterprises that are relevant to the fund's investment theme of transformational innovation. The fund's investments in foreign equity securities are in both developed and emerging markets. It invests in American Depositary Receipts (''ADRs'') and securities sold on foreign exchanges and securities denominated in foreign currencies when purchasing foreign equities. The fund is non-diversified.

ADNPX

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid-cap companies. In addition, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 25% of its total assets in companies in the following group of industries: Health Care Equipment & Supplies, Health Care Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences Tools & Services, and/or Software, as defined by third party sources. The fund may have 25% or more of its total assets invested in any one of these industries. It is non-diversified.

AFOIX

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.

ALMRX

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.

AMCGX

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor focuses on mid-sized companies that the advisor believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.

AMGOX

Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of small- and mid-cap companies. The fund may invest up to 15% of its assets in common stocks of foreign small- and mid-cap companies through the purchase of American Depository Receipts ("ADRs") and/or foreign domiciled companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges.

APSGX

The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. The advisor defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the index.

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AVCIX

The fund primarily invests in equity securities with high earnings growth potential, focusing on companies aligning with the core values of the Roman Catholic Church. It is non-diversified, with at least 80% of assets in such firms.

AVEAX

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid-capitalization companies. While the adviser expects to invest primarily in common stock, it may also invest in other equity securities, including preferred stock, convertible securities and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, including ADRs.

AWMIX

The Adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-cap domestic companies. The fund invests primarily in companies the Adviser believes possess "3G" criteria: durable growth, sound governance, and scalable go-to-market strategies. It may invest in ETFs and other types of investment companies that have an investment objective similar to the fund's or that otherwise are permitted investments with the fund's investment policies described herein.

BAFMX

The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution, whichever is larger, and below the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution.

BARAX

The Baron Asset Fund (BARIX) primarily focuses on investing in mid-sized companies located in the United States that have already established themselves and show potential for long-term growth. The fund diversifies its portfolio by investing in these mid-sized companies' equity securities, such as common stock. BAMCO, the fund's adviser, considers mid-sized companies to be those with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at the time of investment, whichever is larger but smaller than the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index.

BARIX

The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of small and mid capitalization companies and other instruments, such as certain investment companies, that seek to track the performance of securities of small and mid capitalization companies. It may invest in securities issued by U.S. and foreign entities.

BBGSX

The mutual fund invests primarily in mid-cap equity securities, with a focus on common stock of domestic and foreign issuers. Additionally, it may invest in large and small-cap publicly traded equity securities.

BBMIX

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of equity securities of companies with total operating revenues of $500 million to $5 billion at the time of initial investment ("mid sized companies"). It typically invests in common stocks. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 60 securities which the Advisor believes have the potential for growth.

BCMSX

The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small- and mid-sized growth companies. The Adviser defines small- and mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution. Because of its long-term approach, the fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their original market cap ranges. It is non-diversified.

BFGFX

The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.

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