Marathon Value Portfolio mutual fund

Marathon Value Portfolio (MVP) is a no-load, general equity mutual fund that offers shareholders broad exposure to the equity markets and at the same time, seeks to reduce risk by owning stocks with reasonable valuations.
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Comparison of a $10,000 Investment in the Marathon Value Portfolio and the S&P 500 Index (click on graph to enlarge)

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The above chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in Marathon and the S&P 500 Index on March 28, 2000 and held through September 30, 2009.

As of December 31, 2009

Total Return Performance	Marathon Value Portfolio	S&P 500
Total Return Since Inception March 28, 2000 (As of 12/31/09)	+75.60%	-11.66%
Average Annual Return Since Inception March 28, 2000 (As of 12/31/09)	+5.94%	-1.26%
Average Annual Return 5 Years (As of 12/31/09)	+2.45%	+0.42%
1 Year (As of 12/31/09)	+20.29%	+26.46%

The Total Gross Annual Expense Ratio for the Fund is 1.29% (1.27% after waivers and reimbursements by the Advisor).

The Fund's past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-800-788-6086. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The Fund's Prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain a current copy of the Fund's Prospectus by calling
1-800-788-6086.

Year-end 2009 Distribution: The annual distribution for Marathon Value Portfolio was $0.1148 per share, with all of it being ordinary income. Ex-dividend date and payable date were both December 28, 2009. The reinvestment NAV was $14.25 per share. To see past distributions, click here.

A November 2, 2009 article in The Wall Street Journal discusses "[W]hy the recent stock-market surge makes the case for low-volatility funds." Under the nearly ten-year management of Marc Heilweil, Marathon Value Portfolio has consistently been among the lowest volatility domestic equity funds. To review how this lower past volatility has helped lead to higher long-term returns, look at the graph and table on this page below, or click on our more detailed Performance page. To view the article, click here.

An October 25, 2009 article in InvestmentNews magazine cites recent Morninstar studies which indicate mutual funds with large stakes held by their managers have outperformed those whose managers do not hold large stakes in their own funds. Marc Heilweil, portfolio manager of Marathon Value Portfolio, is the largest individual shareholder in MVP with more than 4.5% of the Fund's outstanding shares. To view the article, click here.

MVP's Semi-Annual Report, dated April 30, 2009, has been posted. To review any past reports, click here.

MVP's latest Prospectus and SAI (Statement of Additional Information), dated March 2, 2009, have been posted. To review them and related information, click here.

Marc Heilweil, portfolio manager of Marathon Value Portfolio, added $80,000 on January 14, 2009, to his already significant holdings in the Fund, after several large purchases during 2008. He remains the largest individual shareholder in MVP.

MVP's Annual Report, as of October 31, 2008, has been posted. To review any past reports, click here.

Marc Heilweil was quoted on BusinessWeek.com on November 21, 2008. "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy the finest companies at prices that will look very low from the standpoint of future markets," said Mr. Heilweil. To read the full article, entitled What Five Key Stock Market Signals Are Telling Us Now, click here.

Marc Heilweil was interviewed on September 29, 2008, for a podcast entitled Breaking news analysis -- Why this bailout could be a really bad idea on Business To Business Magazine's website. To listen to the podcast, click here, and then click on "download mp3".

Marathon Value Portfolio manager Marc Heilweil was interviewed by Charlie Stein on Bloomberg Radio, April 17, 2007. One of the topics was Coca-Cola, which had released 1st Quarter earnings earlier that morning.

Marathon Value Portfolio and portfolio manager Marc Heilweil were profiled in the August 14, 2006 issue of Barron's. If you would like to see a reprint of the article, just e-mail us and we will send you a copy.

MVP portfolio manager Marc Heilweil was interviewed in a December 20, 2006 article in Ticker Magazine. To view a reprint of the article, click here.

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