Q: Does the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund charge a load or redemption
fee?
A: No. The E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund has no sales
load and no redemption fee, so all your investment dollars go to work directly
for you.
Q: What about fund expenses?
A: The E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund is subject
to a Contractual Expense Limitation Agreement through April 30, 2008, limiting
total annual operating expenses to a
maximum of 1.00%. (Since the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund owns other mutual
funds, investors will be subject to the expenses of those underlying funds
as well, so the total
cost of E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund will be greater than the costs of purchasing
those underlying funds individually.)
Q: The "fund of funds" concept is a popular way to invest
in mutual funds and now several mutual fund companies offer “funds of
their own funds.” Why should an investor select the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund?
A: Although there are special risks inherent
in all “fund of funds” investing, the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund is not
restricted to one fund family. There is no vested interest in the funds selected
for the portfolio, and if a fund isn't performing up to Kobren’s expectations,
there is no compunction about selling it.
Q: Is the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund available in any mutual fund supermarkets?
A: Yes, E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund is available
with no transaction fee on the E*TRADE SUPERSTORE, Fidelity FundsNetwork and TD Waterhouse networks.
It is also available with a transaction fee through Charles Schwab and Co.,
Inc., and several other networks.
Q: Can I rollover my IRA into the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund
A: Yes. Both traditional and Roth IRAs
are offered.
Q: What is the investment minimum for the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund fund?
A: The minimum initial investment is $2,500 ($2,000 for IRAs).
Q: If I am interested in investing in the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund Fund what
do I do?
A: If you wish to purchase the E*TRADE Kobren Growth Fund
Fund through a network, you can contact them directly. If you want to buy directly
from us you can download a prospectus and application or you can request one
by mail.