As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2015 

 

File No. 33-8982

ICA No. 811-4852

 

 

 

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form N-1A

 

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

x

 

 

Pre-Effective Amendment No.

o

 

 

Post-Effective Amendment No. 123

x

 

 

And

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

x

 

 

Amendment No. 124

 

 

The Victory Portfolios

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Trust Instrument)

 

3435 Stelzer Road

Columbus, Ohio 43219

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

(800) 539-3863

(Area Code and Telephone Number)

 

Copy to:

 

Charles Booth

CITI Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

3435 Stelzer Road

Columbus, Ohio 43219

 

Christopher K. Dyer

The Victory Portfolios

4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor

Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

 

Jay G. Baris

Morrison & Foerster LLP

250 West 55 th Street

New York, New York 10019

(Name and Address of Agent for

Service)

 

 

 

 

 

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

 

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

 

o Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) 

 

x on February 27, 2015 pursuant to paragraph (b)

 

o 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

 

o on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

 

 

 

o 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

 

o on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.

 

If appropriate, check the following box:

 

o this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

 

 

 



   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Fund for Income

Class A   IPFIX

Class C   VFFCX

Class I   VFFIX

Class R   GGIFX

Class R6  VFFRX

Class Y   VFFYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Funds' securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

    1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

    3

 

Principal Risks

    3

 

Investment Performance

    4

 

Management of the Fund

    5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

    6

 

Tax Information

    6

 
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other
Financial Intermediaries
    6    

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

20

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

24

   

How to Sell Shares

   

26

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

28

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

29

   

Important Fund Policies

   

31

   

Other Service Providers

   

34

   

Financial Highlights

   

35

   

Fund for Income

   

36

   



Fund for Income Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of shareholders' capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6 1

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

2.00

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 2

     

1.00

% 3

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.25

%

   

0.26

%

   

0.21

%

   

0.25

%

   

0.55

%

   

0.36

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

0.96

%

   

1.72

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.96

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.82

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

(0.38

)%

   

(0.11

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
   

0.96

%

   

1.72

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.63

% 4

   

0.71

% 4

 

1 Expenses for Class R6 shares are estimated for the current fiscal year because Class R6 shares are new as of the date of this prospectus.

2 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

3 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

4 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 and Class Y shares do not exceed 0.63% and 0.71% until at least February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Fund for Income Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

296

   

$

500

   

$

720

   

$

1,354

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

275

   

$

542

   

$

933

   

$

2,030

   

Class I

 

$

68

   

$

214

   

$

373

   

$

835

   

Class R

 

$

98

   

$

306

   

$

531

   

$

1,178

   

Class R6

 

$

64

   

$

202

   

$

441

   

$

1,126

   

Class Y

 

$

73

   

$

239

   

$

433

   

$

993

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

175

   

$

542

   

$

933

   

$

2,030

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 32% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Fund for Income Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies or instrumentalities.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund primarily invests in:

n   Mortgage-backed obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), with an average effective maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years.

n   Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or by its agencies or instrumentalities with a dollar-weighted average maturity normally less than 5 years.

The goal of the Fund's strategy is to provide high, reliable income by investing in securities backed 100% by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Portfolio construction consists of three layers: top-down, macro-economic driven, mid-level, relative value driven and bottom up, borrower characteristics driven. The greatest emphasis will generally be on the bottom up factor, but the relative weightings of the three layers can and will vary over time, reflective of the broad economic environment. The Adviser's sell discipline is driven by actual borrower prepayments, where bonds that exhibit either erratic or consistently fast prepayment speeds are sold first.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, to-be-announced or delayed delivery basis.

There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The market values of the securities acquired by the Fund may decline.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategy effectively.

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase.

n   The Fund may reinvest at lower interest rates amounts that the Fund receives as interest, sale proceeds or amounts received as a result of prepayment of mortgage-related securities.

n   The average life of a mortgage-related security may be shortened or lengthened.

n   A U.S. government agency or instrumentality may default on its obligation and the U.S. government may not provide support.

n   The market value of the security issued on a when-issued, to-be-announced or delayed-delivery basis may change before the delivery date, which may adversely impact the Fund's NAV. There is also the risk that a party fails to deliver the security on time or at all.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment by investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Fund for Income Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Barclays Capital 1-5 Year U.S. Gov't Bond Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as the share class does not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class R Shares

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   2.81% (quarter ended March 31, 2008)

Lowest   -1.53% (quarter ended June 30, 2013)


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Fund for Income Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

10 Years
 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

2.34

%

   

2.72

%

   

3.63

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

0.26

%

   

0.72

%

   

1.54

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

1.32

%

   

1.32

%

   

2.00

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.32

%

   

2.33

%

   

3.45

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

0.65

%

   

1.94

%

   

2.84

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

2.64

%

   

2.01

% 1

   

N/A

   

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

2.59

%

   

0.55

% 1

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
Barclays Capital 1-5 Year U.S. Gov't Bond Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
   

1.18

%

   

1.75

%

   

3.12

%

 

1 Inception dates of Class I and Class Y shares are March 1, 2011 and January 29, 2013, respectively.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser.

Portfolio Manager

Heidi L. Adelman is Chief Investment Officer (Mortgage Investments) of the Adviser, and is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund. She has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2006.

Harriet R. Uhlir is a Portfolio Manager with the Adviser. She has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.


5



Fund for Income Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Fund for Income (the "Fund") is a mutual fund and is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Fund for Income

The goal of the Fund's strategy is to provide high, reliable income by investing in securities backed 100% by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Portfolio construction consists of three layers: top-down, macro-economic driven, mid-level, relative value driven and bottom up, borrower characteristics driven. The greatest emphasis will generally be on the bottom up factor, but the relative weightings of the three layers can and will vary over time, reflective of the broad economic environment.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund primarily invests in:

n   Mortgage-backed obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), with an average effective maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years.

n   Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or by its agencies or instrumentalities with a dollar-weighted average maturity normally less than 5 years.

The Fund's average effective maturity is based on the value of a Fund's investments in securities with different maturity dates. This measures the sensitivity of the Fund to changes in interest rates. The value of a long-term debt security is more sensitive to interest rate changes than the value of a short-term security.

The Adviser's sell discipline is driven by actual borrower prepayments, where bonds that exhibit either erratic or consistently fast prepayment speeds are sold first.

There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures.

The Fund may invest in securities issued by certain U.S. government instrumentalities which are supported only by the credit of the federal instrumentality.

The Fund measurers its performance against the Barclays Capital 1-to-5 Year U.S. Government Bond Index. The Index is a market-weighted index measuring the performance of treasury and agency securities issued by the United States Government with maturities of one to five years. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Funds.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit www.VictoryFunds.com.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. A Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Government Securities*

Notes and bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some are direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury; others are obligations only of the U.S. agency or instrumentality. There is no guarantee that the U.S. government will provide support to U.S. agencies or instrumentalities if they are unable to meet their obligations.

U.S. Government Instrumentalities*

Securities issued by U.S. government instrumentalities such as: the Student Loan Marketing Association ("SLMA" or Sallie Mae), The Federal Farm Credit Bank ("FFCB"), and Federal Home Loan Banks. Certain instrumentalities are "wholly-owned Government corporations," such as the Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA").

Mortgage-Backed Securities

Instruments secured by a mortgage or pools of mortgages.

When-Issued, To-Be-Announced ("TBA") and Delayed-Delivery Securities

A security that is purchased or sold for delivery at a later time. In a TBA transaction, a seller generally agrees to deliver a mortgage-backed security meeting certain criteria at a future date.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

*  Obligations of entities such as the GNMA are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Others, such as the FNMA, SLMA, FHLB, FHLMC, FMAC and TVA are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. FFCB is supported only by the credit of the federal instrumentality. See the SAI for more information about investments in obligations of U.S. government instrumentalities and wholly-owned government corporations.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

Debt security risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

n    Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., and Moody's Investor Service (Moody's).

Mortgage-related risks

n    Prepayment risk is the risk that, because prepayments generally occur when interest rates are falling, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from prepayments at lower interest rates. Interest rate levels and other factors may affect the frequency of mortgage prepayments, which in turn can affect the average life a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of rising interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to decrease, lengthening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to increase, shortening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities.

n    Extension risk is the risk that the rate of anticipated prepayments on principal may not occur, typically because of a rise in interest rates, and the expected maturity of the security will increase. During periods of rapidly rising interest rates, the effective average maturity of a security may be extended past what the Fund's portfolio manager anticipated that it would be. The market value of securities with longer maturities tends to be more volatile.

When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk

n    When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk is the risk that the market value of the security issued on a when-issued, TBA or delayed-delivery basis may change before the delivery date, which may adversely impact the Fund's NAV. There is also the risk that a party fails to deliver the security on time or at all.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange, and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.46% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Heidi L. Adelman is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Harriet R. Uhlir is the Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund for Income.

Ms. Adelman is a Chief Investment Officer (Mortgage Investments) of the Adviser and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1995.

Ms. Uhlir is a Portfolio Manager with the Adviser and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2001.

The Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted.

A business day is a day on which the NYSE and the bond market are open. If the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that government securities dealers close before the close of regular trading on the NYSE (the Alternative Closing Time), the Fund reserves the right to refuse any purchase or redemption order received after the Alternative Closing Time. If the Fund closes at the Alternative Closing Time, its NAV will be calculated as of the Alternative Closing Time. You may not be able to buy or sell shares on Columbus Day and Veterans Day, holidays when the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed, but the NYSE and other financial markets are open.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class. You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers.

Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until the Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C or Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares except Class R6 shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.


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CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class I or Class R6 shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offer only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge investment decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below.

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

1.75

%

   

1.78

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

1.25

%

   

1.27

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

1.00

%

   

1.01

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on their website at VictoryFunds.com.

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

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There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in:

(i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary;

(ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charges in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints) .

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of a Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of a Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;


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ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of up to 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their net asset value when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC imposed on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the Fund's transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of a Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If you investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser and the


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of a Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.


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n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time, (if applicable), or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier), your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time or the close of regular trading (whichever time is earlier). You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account number, amount of redemption, and where

to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE or before the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier), your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE or after the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier). It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of a Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets of its Class A shares. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets of its Class R shares. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A or Class R shares and as applicable, and for providing personal services to its shareholders. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares' average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares of the Fund. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares' average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6 shares, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pay dividends monthly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check a Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of a Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Dividends from the Fund's net income and short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income; dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gain.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   Dividends from the Fund that are attributable to interest on certain U.S. government obligations may be exempt from certain state and local income taxes. The extent to which ordinary dividends are attributable to these U.S. government obligations will be provided on the tax statements you receive from the Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of a Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of a the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying documents in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.

Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 of the Fund as the share class is new as of the date of this Prospectus.


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Financial Highlights

FUND FOR INCOME

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.62

   

$

11.26

   

$

11.49

   

$

11.81

   

$

11.62

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.03

     

0.22

     

0.34

     

0.44

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.06

     

(0.14

)

   

0.11

     

(0.03

)

   

0.42

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.17

     

(0.11

)

   

0.33

     

0.31

     

0.86

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.67

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.67

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.27

   

$

10.62

   

$

11.26

   

$

11.49

   

$

11.81

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

1.69

%

   

(1.03

)%

   

2.92

%

   

2.73

%

   

7.66

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

338,122

   

$

506,249

   

$

793,120

   

$

490,961

   

$

444,257

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.96

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.97

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

1.57

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.60

%

   

2.55

%

   

3.11

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

32

%

   

62

%

   

90

%

   

43

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

FUND FOR INCOME (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

11.19

   

$

11.43

   

$

11.76

   

$

11.59

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.04

(a)

   

0.16

     

0.28

     

0.42

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.08

     

(0.24

)

   

0.08

     

(0.06

)

   

0.34

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.10

     

(0.20

)

   

0.24

     

0.22

     

0.76

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.59

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.59

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.20

   

$

10.55

   

$

11.19

   

$

11.43

   

$

11.76

   
Total return (excludes contingent
deferred sales charge)
   

0.96

%

   

(1.80

)%

   

2.11

%

   

1.93

%

   

6.77

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

79,353

   

$

129,193

   

$

201,522

   

$

123,425

   

$

65,869

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.72

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.76

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.80

%

   

0.35

%

   

0.84

%

   

1.76

%

   

2.24

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

32

%

   

62

%

   

90

%

   

43

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

FUND FOR INCOME (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2011(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.61

   

$

11.25

   

$

11.48

   

$

11.54

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.07

     

0.30

     

0.22

   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.15

)

   

0.06

     

0.16

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.20

     

(0.08

)

   

0.36

     

0.38

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.26

   

$

10.61

   

$

11.25

   

$

11.48

   

Total return (b)

   

1.98

%

   

(0.75

)%

   

3.20

%

   

3.32

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

379,805

   

$

386,827

   

$

450,593

   

$

221,570

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.67

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.67

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.85

%

   

1.39

%

   

1.85

%

   

2.74

%

 

Portfolio turnover (d)

   

32

%

   

62

%

   

90

%

   

43

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2011.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

FUND FOR INCOME (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.62

   

$

11.26

   

$

11.50

   

$

11.82

   

$

11.63

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.06

     

0.21

     

0.36

     

0.38

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.03

     

(0.17

)

   

0.10

     

(0.05

)

   

0.48

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.18

     

(0.11

)

   

0.31

     

0.31

     

0.86

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.67

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.67

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.28

   

$

10.62

   

$

11.26

   

$

11.50

   

$

11.82

   

Total return

   

1.78

%

   

(1.05

)%

   

2.80

%

   

2.71

%

   

7.64

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

84,368

   

$

99,302

   

$

135,313

   

$

115,459

   

$

89,223

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.96

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.97

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.98

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

1.56

%

   

1.10

%

   

1.61

%

   

2.52

%

   

3.14

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

32

%

   

62

%

   

90

%

   

43

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

FUND FOR INCOME (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.62

   

$

11.15

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.11

(b)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

0.08

     

(0.20

)

 

Total from investment activities

   

0.20

     

(0.09

)

 

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.27

   

$

10.62

   

Total return (c)

   

1.94

%

   

(0.83

)%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

7,491

   

$

10,393

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)

   

0.71

%

   

0.71

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d)

   

1.81

%

   

1.35

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (d) (e)

   

0.82

%

   

0.81

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) (e)

   

1.70

%

   

1.24

%

 

Portfolio turnover (f)

   

32

%

   

62

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(c)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(e)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(f)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains a more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-FFI-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Balanced Fund

Class A   SBALX

Class C   VBFCX

Class I   VBFIX

Class R   VBFGX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

    1    

Fees and Expenses

    1    

Principal Investment Strategy

    3    

Principal Risks

    3    

Investment Performance

    4    

Management of the Fund

    5    

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

    6    

Tax Information

    6    
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other
Financial Intermediaries
    6    

Additional Fund Information

    7    

Investments

    9    

Risk Factors

    10    

Investing with Victory

    12    

Organization and Management of the Fund

    13    

Share Price

    14    

Choosing a Share Class

    15    

How to Buy Shares

    20    

How to Exchange Shares

    24    

How to Sell Shares

    26    

Distribution and Service Plans

    28    

Important Fund Policies

    31    

Other Service Providers

    34    

Financial Highlights

    35    

Balanced Fund

    36    



Balanced Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide income and long-term growth of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 12 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)

   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

   

(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)

 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.60

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.60

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.49

%

   

0.54

%

   

4.20

%

   

0.62

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.34

%

   

2.14

%

   

4.80

%

   

1.72

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.19

)%

   

(0.29

)%

   

(3.90

)%

   

(0.27

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.15

%

   

1.85

%

   

0.90

%

   

1.45

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 15 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or to reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares do not exceed 1.15%, 1.85%, 0.90% and 1.45% until at least February 28, 2016.


1



Balanced Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

685

   

$

957

   

$

1,250

   

$

2,079

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

288

   

$

642

   

$

1,123

   

$

2,450

   

Class I

 

$

92

   

$

1,093

   

$

2,099

   

$

4,630

   

Class R

 

$

148

   

$

516

   

$

908

   

$

2,008

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

188

   

$

642

   

$

1,123

   

$

2,450

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 66% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Balanced Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in equity securities, debt securities and cash equivalents. The Fund may invest in any type or class of security.

Under normal circumstances:

n   The Fund will invest 40% to 75% of its total assets in common stock, which includes securities convertible or exchangeable into common stock traded on U.S. exchanges. The Fund's investments include securities issued by established large-cap companies.

n   The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign issuers traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs).

n   The Fund will invest at least 25% of its total assets in a portfolio of debt securities and primarily securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies or instrumentalities. These include:

n   Mortgage-backed obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), with an average effective maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years.

n   Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or by its agencies or instrumentalities with a dollar-weighted average maturity normally less than 5 years.

With respect to the equity portion, the Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change). The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

With respect to the debt portion, the goal of the Fund's strategy is to provide high, reliable income by investing in securities backed 100% by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Portfolio construction consists of three layers: top-down, macro-economic driven, mid-level, relative value driven and bottom up, borrower characteristics driven. The greatest emphasis will generally be on the bottom up factor, but the relative weightings of the three layers can and will vary over time, reflective of the broad economic environment. The Adviser's sell discipline is driven by actual borrower prepayments, where bonds that exhibit either erratic or consistently fast prepayment speeds are sold first.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, to-be-announced or delayed delivery basis. There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures.

The Adviser may from time to time generate turnover in excess of 100%.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The market values of the securities acquired by the Fund may decline.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase.

n   A debt issuer's credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default.

n   The Fund reinvests at lower interest rates amounts that the Fund receives as interest, sale proceeds or amounts received as a result of prepayment of mortgage-related securities.

n   The average life of a mortgage-related security may be shortened or lengthened.

n   A U.S. government agency or instrumentality may default on its obligation and the U.S. government may not provide support.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Balanced Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the S&P 500 Index and the Balanced Fund (60/40) Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   11.91% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -15.51% (quarter ended December 31, 2008)


4



Balanced Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

1.35

%

   

8.27

%

   

5.44

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-0.78

%

   

7.34

%

   

4.43

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

2.27

%

   

6.44

%

   

4.15

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

5.84

%

   

8.77

%

   

5.22

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

7.86

%

   

10.00

%

   

5.52

% 1

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

7.25

%

   

9.19

%

   

5.66

%

 

INDICES

 
S&P 500 Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

13.69

%

   

15.45

%

   

7.67

%

 
Balanced Fund (60/40) Index 2
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

9.17

%

   

11.38

%

   

6.51

%

 

1 Inception date of the Class I shares is August 31, 2007.

2 The Balanced Fund (60/40) Index currently consists of the following weights: 60% S&P 500 Index/40% Barclays Capital 1-5 Year U.S. Gov't Bond Index. Prior to May 1, 2013, the weightings were: 60% S&P 500 Index/40% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the equity portion of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Diversified Equity Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Lawrence G. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the equity investments for the Fund. He has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2003.

Heidi L. Adelman is a Chief Investment Officer (Mortgage Investments) of the Adviser, and is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the fixed income investments for the Fund. She has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.


5



Balanced Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Balanced Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategies of the Balanced Fund

With regard to the Equity Securities , the Adviser seeks to invest in both growth and value securities.

n   Growth stocks are stocks of companies that the Adviser believes will experience earnings growth; and

n   Value stocks are stocks that the Adviser believes are intrinsically worth more than their market value.

The Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change).

In making investment decisions, the Adviser may consider cash flow, book value, dividend yield, growth potential, quality of management, adequacy of revenues, earnings, capitalization, relation to historical earnings, the value of the issuer's underlying assets, and expected future relative earnings growth. The Adviser may sell a security when the underlying equity valuation changes due to a price change or change in fundamentals of the company, the underlying fixed income component has deteriorated or the convertible characteristics have changed.

With respect to the Fund's investment in Debt Securities:

The goal of the Fund's strategy is to provide high, reliable income by investing in securities backed 100% by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Portfolio construction consists of three layers: top-down, macro-economic driven, mid-level, relative value driven and bottom up, borrower characteristics driven. The greatest emphasis will generally be on the bottom up factor, but the relative weightings of the three layers can and will vary over time, reflective of the broad economic environment.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund primarily invests in:

n   Mortgage-backed obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by the Government National Mortgage Association, with an average effective maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years; and

n   Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or by its agencies or instrumentalities with a dollar-weighted average maturity normally less than 5 years.

The Fund's average effective maturity is based on the value of the Fund's investments in securities with different maturity dates. This measures the sensitivity of the Fund to changes in interest rates. The value of a long-term debt security is more sensitive to interest rate changes than the value of a short-term security.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout this Prospectus, manages the Funds.


7



Additional Fund Information (continued)

There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures.

The Fund may invest in securities issued by certain U.S. government instrumentalities which are supported only by the credit of the federal instrumentality.

The Adviser's sell discipline is driven by actual borrower prepayments, where bonds that exhibit either erratic or consistently fast prepayment speeds are sold first.

The Adviser may from time to time generate turnover in excess of 100%.


8



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock, preferred stock, and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

U.S. Government Securities*

Notes and bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some are direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury; others are obligations only of the U.S. agency or instrumentality. There is no guarantee that the U.S. government will provide support to U.S. agencies or instrumentalities if they are unable to meet their obligations.

U.S. Government Instrumentalities*

Securities issued by U.S. government instrumentalities such as: the Student Loan Marketing Association ("SLMA" or Sallie Mae), The Federal Farm Credit Bank ("FFCB"), and Federal Home Loan Banks ("FHLB"). Certain instrumentalities are "wholly-owned Government corporations," such as the Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA").

Mortgage-Backed Securities

Instruments secured by mortgages or pools of mortgages.

When-Issued, To-Be-Announced ("TBA") and Delayed-Delivery Securities

A security that is purchased for delivery at a later time. In a TBA transaction, a seller generally agrees to deliver a mortgage-backed security meeting certain criteria at a future date.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Asset-Backed Securities

Debt securities backed by loans or accounts receivable originated by banks, credit card companies, student loan issuers, or other providers of credit. These securities may be enhanced by a bank letter of credit or by insurance coverage provided by a third party.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

*  Obligations of entities such as the GNMA are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Others, such as the FNMA, SLMA, FHLB, FHLMC, FMAC and TVA are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. FFCB is supported only by the credit of the federal instrumentality. See the SAI for more information about investments in obligations of U.S. government instrumentalities and wholly-owned Government corporations.


9



Risk Factors

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Active trading risk

n    Active trading risk is the risk that, to the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions. While it is not an investment strategy to actively trade the Fund's portfolio, the Adviser may from time to time do so, generating portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Debt security risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

n    Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., and Moody's Investors Service (Moody's).


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Risk Factors (continued)

Mortgage-related securities risks:

n    Prepayment risk is the risk that, because prepayments generally occur when interest rates are falling, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from prepayments at lower interest rates. Interest rate levels and other factors may affect the frequency of mortgage prepayments, which in turn can affect the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of rising interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to decrease, lengthening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to increase, shortening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities.

n    Extension risk is the risk that the rate of anticipated prepayments on principal may not occur, typically because of a rise in interest rates, and the expected maturity of the security will increase. During periods of rapidly rising interest rates, the effective average maturity of a security may be extended past what the Fund's portfolio manager anticipated that it would be. The market value of securities with longer maturities tend to be more volatile.

When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk:

n    When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk is the risk that the market value of the security issued on a when-issued, to-be-announced or delayed-delivery basis may change before the delivery date, which may adversely impact the Fund's NAV. There is also the risk that a party fails to deliver the security on time or at all.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks:

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments, especially those in developing countries, more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Asset-backed securities risk:

n    Asset-backed securities risk. Similar to mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities generally may be prepaid at any time, making them subject to prepayment risk and extension risk, either of which could adversely impact the value of such securities.

Investment company risk:

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with Victory. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I or Class R shares of the Fund. Class I and Class R shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Diversified Equity Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the equity portion of the Balanced Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.60% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Lawrence G. Babin is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the equity investments and Heidi L. Adelman is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the fixed-income investments of the Balanced Fund .

Mr. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1982. Mr. Babin is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Adelman is a Chief Investment Officer (Mortgage Investments) of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser since 1995.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

To the extent the Fund's investments include securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets, the value of those securities may change on days when shareholders are unable to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares such as on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C or Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than Class A or Class I shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Balanced Fund for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has


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been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the Transfer Agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of up to 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their net asset value when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Purchases of $1,000,000 and above will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase Class I shares of the Fund, directly or by exchange. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in selected fee-based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees, of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I or Class R shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I or Class R shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser and the


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Funds does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with you check to the address indicated.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below.

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of its average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares or Class R shares of the Fund and, as applicable, and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares.

Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares of the Fund. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to their shareholders. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Distribution Related Payments

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Funds reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the Transfer Agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   Dividends from the Fund that are attributable to interest on certain U.S. government obligations may be exempt from certain state and local income taxes. The extent to which dividends are attributable to these U.S. government obligations will be provided on the tax statements you receive from the Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the Transfer Agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

BALANCED FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.92

   

$

12.65

   

$

11.93

   

$

11.89

   

$

10.97

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.13

     

0.12

     

0.11

     

0.11

     

0.19

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

1.18

     

2.36

     

1.12

     

0.09

     

0.97

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.31

     

2.48

     

1.23

     

0.20

     

1.16

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.35

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.69

   

$

14.92

   

$

12.65

   

$

11.93

   

$

11.89

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

8.97

%

   

19.77

%

   

10.58

%

   

1.64

%

   

10.67

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

10,293

   

$

12,296

   

$

11,650

   

$

16,572

   

$

27,560

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.15

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.92

%

   

0.86

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.69

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

1.34

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.29

%

   

1.15

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (b)
   

0.73

%

   

0.57

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.82

%

   

1.69

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

66

%

   

142

%

   

106

%

   

130

%

   

238

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.10% lower.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

BALANCED FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.82

   

$

12.57

   

$

11.86

   

$

11.83

   

$

10.91

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.04

     

0.02

     

0.03

     

0.09

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

1.17

     

2.33

     

1.11

     

0.08

     

0.97

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.19

     

2.37

     

1.13

     

0.11

     

1.06

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.35

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.57

   

$

14.82

   

$

12.57

   

$

11.86

   

$

11.83

   
Total return (excludes contingent
deferred sales charge)
   

8.16

%

   

18.95

%

   

9.81

%

   

0.90

%

   

9.83

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

2,778

   

$

2,780

   

$

1,214

   

$

1,330

   

$

1,014

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.85

%

   

1.85

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.80

%

   

2.00

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.23

%

   

0.05

%

   

0.27

%

   

0.28

%

   

0.85

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.14

%

   

2.66

%

   

3.01

%

   

2.82

%

   

3.00

%

 
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets (b)
   

(0.06

)%

   

(0.77

)%

   

(0.90

)%

   

(0.74

)%

   

(0.15

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

66

%

   

142

%

   

106

%

   

130

%

   

238

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.10% lower.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

BALANCED FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.97

   

$

12.69

   

$

11.97

   

$

11.87

   

$

10.95

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.19

     

0.14

     

0.18

     

0.19

(a)

   

0.24

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

1.16

     

2.38

     

1.08

     

0.13

     

0.96

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.35

     

2.52

     

1.26

     

0.32

     

1.20

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.35

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.58

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.74

   

$

14.97

   

$

12.69

   

$

11.97

   

$

11.87

   

Total return

   

9.20

%

   

20.06

%

   

10.88

%

   

2.64

%

   

11.05

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

318

   

$

278

   

$

311

   

$

26

   

$

63,961

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.90

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.66

%

   

0.80

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

1.16

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.52

%

   

2.04

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c)

   

4.80

%

   

4.46

%

   

19.77

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.84

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets (c)
   

(2.74

)%

   

(2.44

)%

   

(17.90

)%

   

1.28

%

   

2.00

%

 

Portfolio turnover (d)

   

66

%

   

142

%

   

106

%

   

130

%

   

238

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.10% lower.

(c)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

BALANCED FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.90

   

$

12.64

   

$

11.92

   

$

11.88

   

$

10.96

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.21

)

   

0.08

     

0.08

     

0.08

     

0.14

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

1.48

     

2.35

     

1.11

     

0.08

     

0.97

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.27

     

2.43

     

1.19

     

0.16

     

1.11

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.35

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.68

   

$

14.90

   

$

12.64

   

$

11.92

   

$

11.88

   

Total return

   

8.66

%

   

19.34

%

   

10.27

%

   

1.36

%

   

10.22

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,867

   

$

7,089

   

$

5,980

   

$

5,063

   

$

4,678

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.45

%

   

1.45

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.59

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.71

%

   

0.54

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.68

%

   

1.25

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

1.72

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.79

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.59

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (b)
   

0.44

%

   

0.27

%

   

0.29

%

   

0.38

%

   

1.25

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

66

%

   

142

%

   

106

%

   

130

%

   

238

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.10% lower.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-BF-PRO (3/15)




March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Investment Grade Convertible Fund

Class A  SBFCX

Class I  VICIX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   

Investment Grade Convertible Fund

   

35

   

Appendix

   

37

   



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income together with long-term capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class I

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

2.00

%

   

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
  NONE 1
  NONE
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.52

%

   

0.33

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.52

%

   

1.08

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

(0.08

)%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement

   

1.52

%

   

1.00

% 2

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class I shares do not exceed 1.00% until at least February 28, 2016. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

352

   

$

671

   

$

1,012

   

$

1,976

   

Class I

 

$

102

   

$

336

   

$

588

   

$

1,310

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 28% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in securities convertible into common stocks, such as convertible bonds, convertible notes, and convertible preferred stocks. The Fund may invest in equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs).

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade securities convertible into common stock and synthetic convertible securities, which are derivative positions composed of two or more securities with investment characteristics that, when taken together, resemble those of traditional convertible securities. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance. For purposes of this policy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in un-rated or below-investment-grade securities. Lower quality or below-investment-grade debt securities are sometimes referred to as "junk bonds."

The Adviser employs a bottom up research process by identifying convertible securities which possess strong underlying equity potential, high quality financial characteristics and the opportunity for solid total return over a 12-18 month time horizon. The Adviser may sell a security when the underlying equity valuation changes due to a price change or change in fundamentals of the company, the underlying fixed income component has deteriorated or the convertible characteristics have changed.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase.

n   An issuer's credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default. This risk is greater for any investments in below-investment-grade securities.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   Convertible securities rank senior to the issuer's common stock, but may be subordinate to senior debt obligations. In part, the total return for a convertible security may depend upon the performance of the underlying stock into which it can be converted. Synthetic convertibles may respond differently to market fluctuations than traditional convertible securities. They are also subject to counterparty risk.

n   Investments in below-investment-grade debt securities may be less liquid and are subject to a greater risk of loss than investment grade securities. Such securities may experience greater price volatility and higher default rates during periods of adverse market conditions.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch All Investment Grade Convertibles Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   14.05% (quarter ended June 30, 2009)

Lowest   -19.04% (quarter ended September 30, 2008)


4



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
 

5 Years
  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

9.60

%

   

8.63

%

   

4.66

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

8.95

%

   

7.77

%

   

3.52

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

5.61

%

   

6.47

%

   

3.28

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

12.47

%

   

9.55

%

   

4.72

% 1

 

INDEX

 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch All Investment Grade Convertibles Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

15.70

%

   

10.43

%

   

5.14

%

 

1 Inception date of Class I shares is August 31, 2007.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser.

Portfolio Managers

Richard A. Janus is a Chief Investment Officer (Convertible Securities) of the Adviser, and has been Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1996.

James K. Kaesberg is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1996.

Amy E. Bush is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1998.

Mark Vucenovic is a Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.


5



Investment Grade Convertible Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Investment Grade Convertible Fund

In making investment decisions involving Convertible Securities , the Adviser employs a bottom up research process by identifying convertible securities which possess strong underlying equity potential, high quality financial characteristics and the opportunity for solid total return over a 12-18 month time horizon.

In making investment decisions, the Adviser may consider:

n   The attractiveness of the underlying common stock;

n   Financial condition of the issuer including the overall credit rating (S&P or Moody's);

n   Effect on portfolio diversification;

n   Equity sensitivity or delta

n   Current income or yield,

n   Upside/downside analysis (how the Adviser expects the convertible security to perform over a given time period given a change in the underlying common stock);

n   Convertible valuation (convertible price relative to its theoretical value); and

n   Liquidity of the security.

The Adviser may sell a security when the underlying equity valuation changes due to a price change or change in fundamentals of the company, the underlying fixed income component has deteriorated or the convertible characteristics have changed.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock, preferred stock, and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible or Exchangeable Corporate Debt Obligations

Debt instruments that may be exchanged or converted to other securities.

Synthetic Convertible Securities

A synthetic convertible is a security that is created by combining separate securities possessing the two principal characteristics of a true convertible security, i.e., fixed income ("fixed-income component") and the right to acquire equity securities ("convertibility component"). They are typically offered by financial institutions and investment banks in private placement transactions.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market..

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Debt security risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

n    Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., and Moody's Investors Service (Moody's).

Below-investment-grade securities risk

n    Below-investment-grade securities ("junk bonds") are subject to certain risks in addition to those risks associated with higher-rated securities. Below-investment-grade securities may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic conditions, which may cause them to be downgraded or default, less liquid, and more difficult to evaluate than investment-grade securities. See the Appendix in the back of the prospectus.

Convertible debt securities risk

n    Convertible debt securities risk is the risk that the values of convertible debt in which the Fund may invest may be affected by market interest rates, reduction in credit quality or credit ratings, issuer default on interest and principal payments, and declines in the value of the underlying common stock. Additionally, an issuer may retain the right to buy back its convertible securities at a time and price unfavorable to the Fund.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

Synthetic convertible securities risk

n    Synthetic convertible securities risk is the risk that the value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a convertible security because a synthetic convertible security is composed of two or more separate securities, each with its own market value. Additionally, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible security falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value. Synthetic convertible securities are also subject to counterparty risk.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments, especially those in developing countries, more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, or Class I shares of the Fund. Class I shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies. Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Richard A. Janus is the Lead Portfolio Manager, James K. Kaesberg is Senior Portfolio Manager, Amy E. Bush and Mark Vucenovic are Portfolio Managers of the Investment Grade Convertible Fund.

Mr. Janus is a Chief Investment Officer (Convertible Securities) of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or its affiliates since 1977. Mr. Janus is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Kaesberg is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or its affiliates since 1985. Mr. Kaesberg is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Bush is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1993. Ms. Bush is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Vucenovic is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2009 and previously, from 1995-2002.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than Class I shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A and Class I shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

1.75

%

   

1.78

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

1.25

%

   

1.27

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

1.00

%

   

1.01

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the Transfer Agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of up to 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their net asset value when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase Class I shares of the Fund, directly or by exchange. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in selected fee-based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees, of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I or Class R shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I or Class R shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser and the


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below.

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.

Owners of Class A shares of the Investment Grade Convertible Fund that had been classified as Class G shares prior to January 17, 2003, may exchange their shares for Class R shares of any Victory Fund or for Class A shares of any Victory Fund that does not offer Class R shares without paying a sales charge.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of its average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares or Class R shares of the Fund and, as applicable, and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares.

Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares of the Fund. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to their shareholders. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Distribution Related Payments

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends quarterly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the Transfer Agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   Dividends from the Fund that are attributable to interest on certain U.S. government obligations may be exempt from certain state and local income taxes. The extent to which dividends are attributable to these U.S. government obligations will be provided on the tax statements you receive from the Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the Transfer Agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

INVESTMENT GRADE CONVERTIBLE FUND

 

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.70

   

$

10.85

   

$

10.52

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.08

     

0.12

(a)

   

0.14

(a)

   

0.16

(a)

   

0.18

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments
   

1.67

     

1.85

     

0.45

     

(0.09

)

   

1.01

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.75

     

1.97

     

0.59

     

0.07

     

1.19

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.10

   

$

12.70

   

$

10.85

   

$

10.52

   

$

10.74

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

14.03

%

   

18.30

%

   

5.82

%

   

0.56

%

   

12.16

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

6,964

   

$

6,299

   

$

9,879

   

$

11,437

   

$

17,824

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.52

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.34

%

 
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
   

0.66

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.59

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

28

%

   

27

%

   

47

%

   

35

%

   

24

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.12% lower.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INVESTMENT GRADE CONVERTIBLE FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.68

   

$

10.87

   

$

10.52

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.18

     

0.19

(a)

   

0.20

(a)

   

0.19

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments
   

1.62

     

1.84

     

0.45

     

(0.09

)

   

1.03

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.82

     

2.02

     

0.64

     

0.11

     

1.22

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.09

   

$

12.68

   

$

10.87

   

$

10.52

   

$

10.74

   

Total return

   

14.68

%

   

18.81

%

   

6.26

%

   

0.95

%

   

12.52

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

30,683

   

$

9,406

   

$

8,373

   

$

16,214

   

$

12,259

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

 
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
   

1.17

%

   

1.55

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.80

%

   

1.91

%

 
Ratio of gross expenses to
average net assets (c)
   

1.08

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.06

%

 
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets (c)
   

1.09

%

   

1.36

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.73

%

   

1.85

%

 

Portfolio turnover (d)

   

28

%

   

27

%

   

47

%

   

35

%

   

24

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.12% lower.

(c)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Appendix    Below-investment-grade Securities

Below-investment-grade debt securities are sometimes referred to as "junk bonds." Below-investment-grade securities generally offer higher yields than investment-grade securities with similar maturities because the financial condition of the issuers may not be as strong as issuers of investment-grade securities. For this reason, below-investment-grade securities may be considered "speculative," which means that there is a higher risk that the Investment Grade Convertible Fund may lose a substantial portion or all of its investment in a particular below-investment-grade security.

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 20% of its "net assets" (as defined in the Fund's Risk/Return Summary) in securities rated Ba, B, Caa, or lower by Moody's and BB, B, CCC or lower by S&P. The Fund also may purchase unrated securities with similar characteristics. Generally, the Fund will not purchase securities rated Ba or lower by Moody's and BB or lower by S&P (or similar unrated securities) unless the Adviser believes that the positive qualities of the security justify the potential risk.

See the SAI for more information about ratings.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-IGCF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Effective February 20, 2015, the Victory Dividend Growth
Fund was closed to new investors. In addition, it is
anticipated that the Victory Dividend Growth Fund will
liquidate on April 24, 2015.

Prospectus

Victory Dividend Growth Fund

Class A   VDGAX

Class C   VDGCX

Class I   VDGIX

Class R   VDGRX

Class Y   VDGYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

20

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

24

   

How to Sell Shares

   

26

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

28

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

29

   

Important Fund Policies

   

31

   

Other Service Providers

   

34

   

Financial Highlights

   

35

   

Dividend Growth Fund

   

36

   



Dividend Growth Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.70

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.70

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

1.31

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.55

%

   

1.54

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

2.26

%

   

3.20

%

   

1.81

%

   

2.75

%

   

2.24

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(1.01

)%

   

(1.20

)%

   

(0.86

)%

   

(1.25

)%

   

(1.24

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.25

%

   

2.00

%

   

0.95

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.00

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares do not exceed 1.25%, 2.00%, 0.95%, 1.50% and 1.00%, respectively, until at least February 28, 2018. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Dividend Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

695

   

$

949

   

$

1,438

   

$

2,782

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

303

   

$

627

   

$

1,339

   

$

3,235

   

Class I

 

$

97

   

$

303

   

$

724

   

$

1,899

   

Class R

 

$

153

   

$

474

   

$

1,098

   

$

2,784

   

Class Y

 

$

102

   

$

318

   

$

836

   

$

2,262

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

203

   

$

627

   

$

1,339

   

$

3,235

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 49% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Dividend Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies that currently pay dividends or are expected to begin paying dividends in the near future, with an emphasis on high quality growing businesses of companies that have increased their dividends over time. The Fund seeks to invest in companies that are paying a growing dividend and that can be purchased at a valuation deemed reasonable by the Adviser.

The Fund may invest in securities of companies that are mid or large cap, but will invest primarily in large cap securities.

The Fund, under normal circumstances, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend paying equity securities and securities immediately convertible or exchangeable into common stock traded on U.S. exchanges and issued by established companies. This includes foreign companies listed or traded on U.S. exchanges or American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs) of foreign companies. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance.

In making investment decisions for the Fund, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of companies that have exhibited characteristics of a high-quality growing business. The Adviser seeks to identify companies that have a track record of paying out, or the capability of paying out, higher dividends over time and can be purchased at a valuation deemed reasonable by the Adviser. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

For purpose of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks, and they may fall out of favor if the companies' earnings growth does not meet expectations.

n   Large cap dividend paying stocks may fall out of favor relative to the overall market.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings or dividends may not increase as expected.

n   An issuer's credit quality may be downgraded, an issuer defaults, or the rate of inflation increases.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Dividend Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the S&P 500 Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   10.49% (quarter ended December 31, 2013)

Lowest   -2.48% (quarter ended September 30, 2014)


4



Dividend Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  Life
of Fund 1
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

1.77

%

   

15.56

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

0.87

%

   

14.18

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

1.75

%

   

11.74

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

6.17

%

   

17.88

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

8.28

%

   

19.11

%

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

7.74

%

   

18.47

%

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

8.24

%

   

19.07

%

 

INDEX

 
S&P 500 Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

13.69

%

   

21.60

%

 

1 Inception date of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares is November 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Diversified Equity Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Lawrence G. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Paul D. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Carolyn M. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Martin L. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Thomas J. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.


5



Dividend Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Dividend Growth Fund ("Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Dividend Growth Fund

In making investment decisions for the Fund, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of companies that have exhibited characteristics of a high-quality growing business. The Adviser looks for companies with established branded products and services, dominant market share, pricing power, a recurring revenue stream, free cash flow, high returns on invested capital, predictable and sustainable growth, a strong balance sheet, an enduring competitive advantage, favorable demographic trends, rational capital allocation and a strong management team that thinks like owners. The Adviser seeks to identify companies with characteristics like these that have a track record of paying out, or the capability of paying out, higher dividends over time and can be purchased at a valuation deemed reasonable by the Adviser.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Convertible or Exchangeable Corporate Debt Obligations

Debt instruments that may be exchanged or converted to other securities.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Growth investing risk

n    Growth investing risk is the risk that growth securities might be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Growth securities may be more volatile than other stocks, causing greater fluctuations in value. A growth approach could also be impacted if the company does not realize its anticipated potential or if there is a shift in the market to favor other types of securities.

Dividend paying stock risk

n    Dividend paying stock risk is the risk that returns from the stocks of these dividend paying companies will underperform the overall stock market. The Fund's performance during a broad market advance could suffer because dividend paying stocks may not experience the same capital appreciation as non-dividend paying stocks or other segments of the stock market. Performance could also be negatively impacted if companies reduce their dividend payout.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Convertible debt securities risk

n    Convertible debt securities risk is the risk that the values of convertible debt in which the Fund may invest may be affected by market interest rates, reduction in credit quality or credit ratings, issuer default on interest and principal payments, and declines in the value of the underlying common stock. Additionally, an issuer may retain the right to buy back its convertible securities at a time and price unfavorable to the Fund.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Victory Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Diversified Equity Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Dividend Growth Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.70% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Lawrence G. Babin is the Lead Portfolio Manager, and Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Dividend Growth Fund.

Mr. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1982. Mr. Babin is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987. Mr. Danes is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser

or an affiliate since 1998. Ms. Rains is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Mr. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2005. Mr. Uutala is a CFA charterholder.

The Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Portfolio Managers listed above are supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of a Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C or Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C or Class R shares.


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Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares.

Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.


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There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Funds do not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator,


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or or by visiting
www.
VictoryFunds.com.

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the next business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund.

Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund described in this Prospectus declares and pays dividends quarterly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or a Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Funds to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Funds, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Funds that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Funds against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to the other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand a Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.70

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.10

     

0.10

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.17

     

2.70

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.27

     

2.80

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.51

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.61

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.36

   

$

12.70

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

10.19

%

   

28.12

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,734

   

$

1,264

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.80

%

   

0.89

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.26

%

   

4.03

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b)

   

(0.21

)%

   

(1.89

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

49

%

   

68

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares commenced operations on November 1, 2012.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.67

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.01

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.16

     

2.69

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.17

     

2.70

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.51

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.30

   

$

12.67

   

Total return (excludes contingent deferred sales charge)

   

9.41

%

   

27.09

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,375

   

$

1,106

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

2.00

%

   

1.99

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.05

%

   

0.15

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

3.20

%

   

4.78

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b)

   

(1.15

)%

   

(2.64

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

49

%

   

68

%

 

(a)  Class C Shares commenced operations on November 1, 2012.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.71

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.12

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.17

     

2.71

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.31

     

2.83

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.51

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.66

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.36

   

$

12.71

   

Total return

   

10.51

%

   

28.47

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

2,657

   

$

2,061

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.95

%

   

0.95

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.09

%

   

1.13

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

1.81

%

   

4.02

%

 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (b)

   

0.23

%

   

(1.94

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

49

%

   

68

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on November 1, 2012.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

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Financial Highlights

DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.69

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.16

     

2.69

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.23

     

2.76

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.51

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.33

   

$

12.69

   

Total return

   

9.90

%

   

27.76

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,152

   

$

1,048

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.50

%

   

1.50

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.56

%

   

0.65

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.75

%

   

4.27

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b)

   

(0.69

)%

   

(2.12

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

49

%

   

68

%

 

(a)  Class R Shares commenced operations on November 1, 2012.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.70

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.13

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.16

     

2.69

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.30

     

2.82

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.51

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.35

   

$

12.70

   

Total return

   

10.49

%

   

28.41

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,164

   

$

1,054

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.06

%

   

1.15

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c)

   

2.24

%

   

3.83

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c)

   

(0.18

)%

   

(1.68

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (d)

   

49

%

   

68

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on November 1, 2012.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-DGF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Established Value Fund

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

Class A   VETAX

Class I   VEVIX

Class R   GETGX

Class R6   VEVRX

Class Y   VEVYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

22

   

How to Sell Shares

   

24

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

26

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

27

   

Important Fund Policies

   

29

   

Other Service Providers

   

32

   

Financial Highlights

   

33

   

Established Value Fund

   

34

   



Established Value Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the Fund is long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (load)
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.33

%

   

0.20

%

   

0.24

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.41

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.04

%

   

0.66

%

   

1.20

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.87

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.00

)%

   

(0.00

)%

   

(0.00

)%

   

(0.28

)%

   

(0.04

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement
   

1.04

%

   

0.66

%

   

1.20

%

   

0.63

% 2

   

0.83

% 2

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or to reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 and Class Y shares do not exceed 0.63% and 0.83%, respectively, until at least February 28, 2017. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Established Value Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

675

   

$

887

   

$

1,116

   

$

1,773

   

Class I

 

$

67

   

$

211

   

$

368

   

$

822

   

Class R

 

$

122

   

$

381

   

$

660

   

$

1,455

   

Class R6

 

$

64

   

$

223

   

$

448

   

$

1,067

   

Class Y

 

$

85

   

$

269

   

$

474

   

$

1,065

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 51% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Established Value Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, within the range of companies comprising the Russell MidCap ® Value Index. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs).

The Adviser invests in companies that it believes to be high quality based on criteria such as market share position, profitability, balance sheet strength, competitive advantages, management competence and the ability to generate excess cash flow. The Adviser uses a bottom-up investment process in conducting fundamental analysis to identify companies that have sustainable returns trading below the Adviser's assessment of intrinsic value and prospects for an inflection in business fundamentals that will enable the stock price to be revalued higher. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the stock has reached its fair value estimate, if a more attractive opportunity is identified or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

As of December 31, 2014, the Russell MidCap ® Value Index included companies with approximate market capitalizations between $275 million and $33 billion. The size of companies in the index changes with market conditions and the composition of the index.

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategy effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Established Value Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Russell MidCap ® Value Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as those share classes do not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class R Shares

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   20.87% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -19.06% (quarter ended September 30, 2011)


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Established Value Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

10 Years

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

11.75

%

   

15.24

%

   

10.40

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

8.18

%

   

13.50

%

   

8.86

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

9.26

%

   

12.08

%

   

8.41

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

5.46

%

   

14.08

%

   

9.91

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

12.37

%

   

15.83

% 1

   

N/A

   

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

12.15

%

   

19.51

% 1

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
Russell MidCap ® Value Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

14.75

%

   

17.43

%

   

9.43

%

 

1 Inception dates of Class I and Class Y shares are March 1, 2010 and January 28, 2013, respectively.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Sycamore Capital investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Gary H. Miller is a Chief Investment Officer (Small Cap Value and Mid Cap Value) of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1998.

Jeffrey M. Graff is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2007.

Gregory M. Conners is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2002.


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Established Value Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined NAV after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Established Value Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following sections describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Established Value Fund

When selecting investments for the Fund's portfolio, the Adviser begins by screening a defined universe of stocks across various metrics encompassing valuation, financial strength and earnings quality. The Adviser conducts fundamental analysis to validate the valuation, review the company's balance sheet resources, understand the company's business, identify the reasons the stock is out-of-favor and assess current sentiment relative to current valuation. Additional due diligence includes an in-depth analysis of the financial statements and disclosures, an assessment of the company's competitive position, a review of the current and historical operating metrics and cash flows, an evaluation of management and consideration for industry dynamics and trends. The Adviser employs multiple valuation tools to determine a fair value estimate including traditional valuation metrics, valuation relative to an assessment of normalized earnings power and sum-of-the-parts analysis using a reasonable set of comparable companies.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve their principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

  Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

Value investing risk

n    Value investing risk is the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized by the market or its price may decline. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Victory Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Sycamore Capital is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Established Value Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.46% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Gary H. Miller is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Gregory M. Conners and Jeffrey M. Graff are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Established Value Fund.

Mr. Miller is a Chief Investment Officer (Small Cap Value and Mid Cap Value) of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987.

Mr. Conners is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since March 1999.

Mr. Graff is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2001. Mr. Graff is a CFA charterholder.


12



Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of a Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class R shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class R6 shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A or Class R shares.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Funds. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies." If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Funds do not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the


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Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

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and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting www.VictoryFunds.com.

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class of, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the next business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6 shares, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if a Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund described in this Prospectus declares and pays dividends quarterly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or a Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Funds to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Funds will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Funds, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Funds that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Funds against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to the other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand a Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

ESTABLISHED VALUE FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

34.89

   

$

27.17

   

$

25.84

   

$

26.06

   

$

21.69

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.23

     

0.19

     

0.19

     

0.17

     

0.13

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.44

     

8.43

     

2.02

     

1.54

     

4.73

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.67

     

8.62

     

2.21

     

1.71

     

4.86

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.33

)

   

(0.70

)

   

(0.69

)

   

(1.76

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Total distributions

   

(2.55

)

   

(0.90

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(1.93

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

37.01

   

$

34.89

   

$

27.17

   

$

25.84

   

$

26.06

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

13.97

%

   

32.61

%

   

8.75

%

   

6.46

%

   

22.69

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

958,992

   

$

913,195

   

$

686,762

   

$

469,365

   

$

299,333

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.04

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.06

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.10

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.63

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.57

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

51

%

   

46

%

   

43

%

   

38

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

ESTABLISHED VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2010(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

34.89

   

$

27.17

   

$

25.83

   

$

26.04

   

$

23.70

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.35

     

0.31

     

0.28

     

0.23

     

0.11

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.44

     

8.42

     

2.03

     

1.56

     

2.36

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.79

     

8.73

     

2.31

     

1.79

     

2.47

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.33

)

   

(0.70

)

   

(0.69

)

   

(1.76

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(2.67

)

   

(1.01

)

   

(0.97

)

   

(2.00

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

37.01

   

$

34.89

   

$

27.17

   

$

25.83

   

$

26.04

   

Total return (b)

   

14.38

%

   

33.09

%

   

9.18

%

   

6.81

%

   

10.48

%(c)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

529,882

   

$

398,382

   

$

182,738

   

$

64,128

   

$

10,952

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)

   

0.66

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.68

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.95

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (d)
   

0.99

%

   

0.95

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.60

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (d) (e)

   

0.66

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.68

%

   

0.73

%

   

1.07

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (d) (e)
   

0.99

%

   

0.95

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.48

%

 

Portfolio turnover (f)

   

51

%

   

46

%

   

43

%

   

38

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2010.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(d)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(e)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(f)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

ESTABLISHED VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

34.60

   

$

26.96

   

$

25.64

   

$

25.87

   

$

21.54

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.14

     

0.14

     

0.12

     

0.11

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.40

     

8.35

     

2.01

     

1.53

     

4.68

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.56

     

8.49

     

2.15

     

1.65

     

4.79

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.33

)

   

(0.70

)

   

(0.69

)

   

(1.76

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Total distributions

   

(2.49

)

   

(0.85

)

   

(0.83

)

   

(1.88

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

36.67

   

$

34.60

   

$

26.96

   

$

25.64

   

$

25.87

   

Total return

   

13.76

%

   

32.35

%

   

8.61

%

   

6.28

%

   

22.48

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

675,421

   

$

598,429

   

$

412,131

   

$

302,485

   

$

247,733

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.20

%

   

1.22

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.24

%

   

1.25

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.46

%

   

0.44

%

   

0.55

%

   

0.47

%

   

0.43

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

51

%

   

46

%

   

43

%

   

38

%

   

49

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

ESTABLISHED VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class R6 Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

34.74

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.33

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.53

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.25

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

37.02

   

Total return (b)

   

7.30

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

24,880

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.64

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.66

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.91

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.37

%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

51

%

 

(a)  Class R6 commenced operations on March 4, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

ESTABLISHED VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

34.90

   

$

29.46

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.30

     

0.17

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

4.44

     

5.42

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.74

     

5.59

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.33

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(2.62

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

37.02

   

$

34.90

   

Total return (b)

   

14.19

%

   

19.01

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

7,516

   

$

7,855

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.83

%

   

0.83

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.83

%

   

0.70

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.87

%

   

1.04

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.79

%

   

0.49

%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

51

%

   

46

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-ESTVL-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Special Value Fund

Class A   SSVSX

Class C   VSVCX

Class I   VSPIX

Class R   VSVGX

Class Y   VSVYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

20

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

24

   

How to Sell Shares

   

26

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

28

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

29

   

Important Fund Policies

   

31

   

Other Service Providers

   

34

   

Financial Highlights

   

35

   

Special Value Fund

   

36

   



Special Value Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.31

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.26

%

   

0.36

%

   

0.58

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.31

%

   

2.20

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.33

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

(0.30

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
   

1.31

%

   

2.20

% 4

   

1.01

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.03

% 4

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the fee does not exceed 0.65% on assets up to $800 million, 0.60% on the next $1.6 billion and 0.55% on assets in excess of $2.4 billion. This waiver may be discontinued at anytime without notice.

4 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or to reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class C and Class Y shares do not exceed 2.20% and 1.03% until at least February 28, 2016 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed under its contractual agreement for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Special Value Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

701

   

$

966

   

$

1,252

   

$

2,063

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

323

   

$

688

   

$

1,180

   

$

2,534

   

Class I

 

$

103

   

$

322

   

$

558

   

$

1,236

   

Class R

 

$

164

   

$

508

   

$

876

   

$

1,911

   

Class Y

 

$

105

   

$

328

   

$

638

   

$

1,518

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

223

   

$

361

   

$

670

   

$

1,548

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 174% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Special Value Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in common stocks of companies that currently pay dividends or are expected to begin paying dividends in the near future, with consideration for companies that have increased their dividends over time. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs). The Adviser looks primarily for companies whose stock is trading at prices below what the Adviser believes represent their true value.

The Fund will invest primarily in securities of large cap companies, but may also invest in securities of mid cap companies.

The Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change). The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Large cap dividend paying stocks may fall out of favor relative to the overall market.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n    The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings or dividends may not increase as expected.

n   To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Special Value Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the S&P 500 Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   17.81% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -26.71% (quarter ended December 31, 2008)


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Special Value Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.45

%

   

9.23

%

   

6.27

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

0.45

%

   

9.23

%

   

5.67

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

0.25

%

   

7.31

%

   

4.86

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

4.66

%

   

9.52

%

   

5.92

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

6.91

%

   

10.88

%

   

3.49

% 1

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

6.28

%

   

10.19

%

   

6.55

%

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

6.86

%

   

15.09

% 2

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
S&P 500 Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

13.69

%

   

15.45

%

   

7.67

%

 

1 Inception date of Class I shares is August 31, 2007.

2 Inception date of Class Y shares is January 28, 2013.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Diversified Equity Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Lawrence G. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Paul D. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Carolyn M. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Martin L. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.

Thomas J. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2015.


5



Special Value Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Special Value Fund is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Special Value Fund

The Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change).

In making investment decisions, the Adviser may consider cash flow, book value, dividend yield, growth potential, quality of management, adequacy of revenues, earnings, capitalization, relation to historical earnings, the value of the issuer's underlying assets, and expected future relative earnings growth.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call the
Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve their principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Convertible or Exchangeable Corporate Debt Obligations

Debt instruments that may be exchanged or converted to other securities.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Active trading risk

n    Active trading risk is the risk that, to the extent a Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions. While it is not an investment strategy to actively trade a Fund's portfolio, the Adviser may from time to time do so, generating portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Dividend paying stock risk

n    Dividend paying stock risk is the risk that returns from the stocks of these dividend paying companies will underperform the overall stock market. The Fund's performance during a broad market advance could suffer because dividend paying stocks may not experience the same capital appreciation as non-dividend paying stocks or other segments of the stock market. Performance could also be negatively impacted if companies reduce their dividend payout.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks , along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

Value investing risk

n    Value investing risk is the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized by the market or its price may decline. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Convertible debt securities risk

n    Convertible debt securities risk is the risk that the values of convertible debt in which a Fund may invest may be affected by market interest rates, reduction in credit quality or credit ratings, issuer default on interest and principal payments, and declines in the value of the underlying common stock. Additionally, an issuer may retain the right to buy back its convertible securities at a time and price unfavorable to the Fund.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Victory Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Diversified Equity Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Special Value Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Lawrence G. Babin is the Lead Portfolio Manager, and Paul D. Danes , Carolyn M. Rains , Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Special Value Fund.

Mr. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1982. Mr. Babin is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987. Mr. Danes is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser

or an affiliate since 1998. Ms. Rains is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Mr. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2005. Mr. Uutala is a CFA charterholder.

The Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Portfolio Managers listed above are supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


12



Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of a Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


13



Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C or Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes except Class C shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C or Class R shares.


14



Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares.

Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Funds. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the Funds at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies." If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Funds do not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting www.VictoryFunds.com.

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Funds' other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the next business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund..

Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund described in this Prospectus declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of Fund's shares for shares of another Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Funds to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Funds' Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provides a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to the other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications. You also should see the "Investment Performance" section for the Fund in which you would like to invest.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

SPECIAL VALUE FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.98

   

$

15.53

   

$

14.77

   

$

14.93

   

$

12.25

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.01

)

   

0.01

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.76

     

4.47

     

0.77

     

(0.14

)

   

2.69

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.73

     

4.45

     

(0.76

)

   

(0.15

)

   

2.70

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions

   

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

21.71

   

$

19.98

   

$

15.53

   

$

14.77

   

$

14.93

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

8.66

%

   

28.65

%

   

5.15

%

   

(1.02

)%

   

22.04

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

71,027

   

$

99,918

   

$

152,428

   

$

388,846

   

$

722,165

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.31

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.30

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.18

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets
   

0.01

%

   

0.01

%

   

(0.02

)%

   

%(b)

   

0.08

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

174

%

   

110

%

   

87

%

   

93

%

   

97

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(b)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SPECIAL VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.41

   

$

14.44

   

$

13.86

   

$

14.13

   

$

11.70

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.14

)(a)

   

(0.13

)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.61

     

4.17

     

0.75

     

(0.13

)

   

2.56

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.41

     

3.97

     

0.58

     

(0.27

)

   

2.43

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

     

(b)

 

Total distributions

   

     

     

     

     

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.82

   

$

18.41

   

$

14.44

   

$

13.86

   

$

14.13

   
Total return (excludes contingent deferred
sales charge)
   

7.66

%

   

27.49

%

   

4.18

%

   

(1.91

)%

   

20.78

%(c)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

14,970

   

$

17,106

   

$

19,693

   

$

26,874

   

$

36,852

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

2.20

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.16

%

 
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
   

(0.88

)%

   

(0.95

)%

   

(0.96

)%

   

(0.93

)%

   

(0.90

)%

 
Ratio of gross expenses to average
net assets (d)
   

2.20

%

   

2.23

%

   

2.23

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.16

%

 
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets (d)
   

(0.88

)%

   

(0.98

)%

   

(1.00

)%

   

(0.93

)%

   

(0.90

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

174

%

   

110

%

   

87

%

   

93

%

   

97

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares method for the period.

(b)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SPECIAL VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.16

   

$

15.62

   

$

14.82

   

$

14.95

   

$

12.27

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.01

     

0.04

     

0.05

(a)

   

0.05

     

0.06

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.79

     

4.50

     

0.75

     

(0.14

)

   

2.68

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.80

     

4.54

     

0.80

     

(0.09

)

   

2.74

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Total distributions

   

     

     

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

21.96

   

$

20.16

   

$

15.62

   

$

14.82

   

$

14.95

   
Total return (excludes sales charge, excludes
contingent deferred sales charge)
   

8.93

%

   

29.07

%

   

5.40

%

   

(0.66

)%

   

22.38

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

8,714

   

$

34,058

   

$

45,903

   

$

158,816

   

$

165,995

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.01

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.86

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.30

%

   

0.27

%

   

0.35

%

   

0.29

%

   

0.40

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

174

%

   

110

%

   

87

%

   

93

%

   

97

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares for the period.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SPECIAL VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.30

   

$

15.05

   

$

14.36

   

$

14.55

   

$

11.96

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.03

)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.70

     

4.33

     

0.76

     

(0.13

)

   

2.62

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.61

     

4.25

     

0.69

     

(0.19

)

   

2.59

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

     

(a)

 

Total distributions

   

     

     

     

     

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

20.91

   

$

19.30

   

$

15.05

   

$

14.36

   

$

14.55

   

Total return

   

8.34

%

   

28.24

%

   

4.81

%

   

(1.31

)%

   

21.67

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

59,036

   

$

73,847

   

$

90,166

   

$

145,987

   

$

182,091

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.61

%

   

1.59

%

   

1.59

%

   

1.51

%

   

1.49

%

 
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
   

(0.30

)%

   

(0.33

)%

   

(0.35

)%

   

(0.34

)%

   

(0.24

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

174

%

   

110

%

   

87

%

   

93

%

   

97

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.01% lower.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SPECIAL VALUE FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.01

   

$

17.11

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.05

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.74

     

2.89

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.79

     

2.90

   

Distributions:

 

Total distributions

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

21.80

   

$

20.01

   

Total return (b)

   

8.95

%

   

16.95

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

2,068

   

$

2,341

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.03

%

   

1.03

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.28

%

   

0.05

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.33

%

   

1.72

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(0.02

)%

   

(0.64

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

174

%

   

110

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-SVF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Small Company Opportunity Fund

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

Class A   SSGSX

Class I   VSOIX

Class R   GOGFX

Class Y   VSOYX

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The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other

   

6

   

Financial Intermediaries

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

28

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   

Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

35

   



Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.77

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.77

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.29

%

   

0.21

%

   

0.31

%

   

0.41

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.31

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.58

%

   

1.18

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

(0.03

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
   

1.31

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.58

%

   

1.15

% 2

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or to reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class Y shares do not exceed 1.15% until at least February 28, 2017. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

701

   

$

966

   

$

1,252

   

$

2,063

   

Class I

 

$

100

   

$

312

   

$

542

   

$

1,201

   

Class R

 

$

161

   

$

499

   

$

860

   

$

1,878

   

Class Y

 

$

117

   

$

369

   

$

643

   

$

1,426

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 47% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities of smaller companies that the Adviser believes to be undervalued relative to the underlying earnings potential of the company.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small companies. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance.

"Small companies" are companies that at the time of purchase have market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 2000 ® Value Index. As of December 31, 2014, the Russell 2000 ® Value Index included companies with approximate market capitalizations between $19 million and $7 billion. The size of companies in the index changes with market conditions and the composition of the index.

The Adviser invests in companies that it believes to be high quality based on criteria such as market share position, profitability, balance sheet strength, competitive advantages, management competence and the ability to generate excess cash flow. The Adviser uses a bottom-up investment process in conducting fundamental analysis to identify companies that have sustainable returns trading below the Adviser's assessment of intrinsic value and prospects for an inflection in business fundamentals that will enable the stock price to be revalued higher. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the stock has reached its fair value estimate, if a more attractive opportunity is identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs).

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, established companies as a result of deteriorating economic conditions.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class I and Class R shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Russell 2000 ® Value Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class R Shares

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   22.45% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -24.30% (quarter ended December 31, 2008)


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Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

6.15

%

   

14.03

%

   

8.64

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

3.61

%

   

12.86

%

   

7.51

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

5.01

%

   

11.16

%

   

6.92

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.34

%

   

12.96

%

   

8.24

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

6.80

%

   

14.71

%

   

8.52

% 1

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

6.64

%

   

16.06

% 2

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
Russell 2000 ® Value Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

4.22

%

   

14.26

%

   

6.89

%

 

1 Inception date of Class I shares is August 31, 2007.

2 Inception date of Class Y shares is January 28, 2013.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Sycamore Capital investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Gary H. Miller is a Chief Investment Officer (Small Cap Value and Mid Cap Value) of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1998.

Jeffrey M. Graff is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2007.

Gregory M. Conners is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2002.


5



Small Company Opportunity Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Small Company Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Small Company Opportunity Fund

When selecting investments for the Fund's portfolio, the Adviser begins by screening a defined universe of stocks across various metrics encompassing valuation, financial strength and earnings quality. The Adviser conducts fundamental analysis to validate the valuation, review the company's balance sheet resources, understand the company's business, identify the reasons the stock is out-of-favor and assess current sentiment relative to current valuation. Additional due diligence includes an in-depth analysis of the financial statements and disclosures, an assessment of the company's competitive position, a review of the current and historical operating metrics and cash flows, an evaluation of management and consideration for industry dynamics and trends. The Adviser employs multiple valuation tools to determine a fair value estimate including traditional valuation metrics, valuation relative to an assessment of normalized earnings power and sum-of-the-parts analysis using a reasonable set of comparable companies.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve their principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Small capitalization stock risk

n    Small capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its small size. Smaller companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a small, inexperienced management group. Stocks of these companies often trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of small companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class I, Class R or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Victory Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Sycamore Capital is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Small Company Opportunity Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.77% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Gary H. Miller is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Gregory M. Conners and Jeffrey M. Graff are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Small Company Opportunity Fund.

Mr. Miller is a Chief Investment Officer (Small Cap Value and Mid Cap Value) of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987.

Mr. Conners is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since March 1999.

Mr. Graff is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2001. Mr. Graff is a CFA charterholder.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Portfolio Managers listed above are supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of a Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class R shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A or Class R shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Also, not all Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies." If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the


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Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

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and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting
www.VictoryFunds.com.


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Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature

guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the next business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if a Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or a Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Funds to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Funds will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Funds or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Funds that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Funds against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to the other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand a Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

SMALL COMPANY OPPORTUNITY FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

40.29

   

$

32.19

   

$

29.82

   

$

27.35

   

$

22.70

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.09

     

0.03

     

0.05

     

0.03

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.40

     

9.61

     

2.51

     

2.47

     

4.63

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.42

     

9.70

     

2.54

     

2.52

     

4.66

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.69

)

   

(1.46

)

   

(0.12

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(2.70

)

   

(1.60

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

42.01

   

$

40.29

   

$

32.19

   

$

29.82

   

$

27.35

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

11.29

%

   

31.42

%

   

8.56

%

   

9.23

%

   

20.54

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

467,936

   

$

513,668

   

$

405,693

   

$

296,044

   

$

256,084

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.31

%

   

1.34

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.43

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.06

%

   

0.22

%

   

0.08

%

   

0.15

%

   

0.12

%

 

Portfolio turnover (a)

   

47

%

   

56

%

   

41

%

   

44

%

   

66

%

 

(a)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SMALL COMPANY OPPORTUNITY FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

40.56

   

$

32.32

   

$

29.92

   

$

27.41

   

$

22.73

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.20

     

0.15

     

0.16

     

0.11

   
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.43

     

9.67

     

2.52

     

2.48

     

4.66

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.59

     

9.87

     

2.67

     

2.64

     

4.77

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.69

)

   

(1.46

)

   

(0.12

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(2.84

)

   

(1.63

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

42.31

   

$

40.56

   

$

32.32

   

$

29.92

   

$

27.41

   

Total return

   

11.66

%

   

31.89

%

   

8.95

%

   

9.63

%

   

21.00

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,568,121

   

$

1,148,731

   

$

552,745

   

$

347,783

   

$

274,045

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.98

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.05

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.37

%

   

0.48

%

   

0.43

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.53

%

 

Portfolio turnover (a)

   

47

%

   

56

%

   

41

%

   

44

%

   

66

%

 

(a)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SMALL COMPANY OPPORTUNITY FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

38.77

   

$

31.08

   

$

28.84

   

$

26.50

   

$

22.03

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.09

)

   

(a)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains
on investments
   

4.22

     

9.27

     

2.43

     

2.40

     

4.49

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.13

     

9.27

     

2.40

     

2.38

     

4.47

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.12

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(a)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.69

)

   

(1.46

)

   

(0.12

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(2.69

)

   

(1.58

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

40.21

   

$

38.77

   

$

31.08

   

$

28.84

   

$

26.50

   

Total return

   

10.97

%

   

31.14

%

   

8.33

%

   

8.99

%

   

20.31

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

298,601

   

$

294,246

   

$

232,234

   

$

186,467

   

$

147,459

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.58

%

   

1.56

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.60

%

   

1.63

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

   

(0.22

)%

   

(0.01

)%

   

(0.15

)%

   

(0.06

)%

   

(0.07

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

47

%

   

56

%

   

41

%

   

44

%

   

66

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SMALL COMPANY OPPORTUNITY FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

40.36

   

$

34.42

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

4.36

     

5.93

   

Total from investment activities

   

4.48

     

5.94

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.09

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(2.69

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(2.78

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

42.06

   

$

40.36

   

Total return (b)

   

11.45

%

   

17.26

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

88,387

   

$

15,072

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.06

%

   

0.04

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.18

%

   

1.23

%

 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.02

%

   

(0.04

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

47

%

   

56

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-SCGF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Large Cap Growth Fund

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

Class A  VFGAX

Class C  VFGCX

Class I  VFGIX

Class R  VFGRX

Class Y  VFGYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

10

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

11

   

Share Price

   

12

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

13

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

28

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   

Large Cap Growth Fund

   

35

   



Large Cap Growth Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 10 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.26

%

   

0.35

%

   

0.25

%

   

1.47

%

   

0.28

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.26

%

   

2.10

%

   

1.00

%

   

2.72

%

   

1.03

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

(0.00

)%

   

(0.05

)%

   

(1.07

)%

   

(0.01

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement
   

1.26

%

   

2.10

% 3

   

0.95

% 3

   

1.65

% 3

   

1.02

% 3

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 13 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares do not exceed 2.10%, 0.95%, 1.65% and 1.02% until at least February 28, 2016, February 28, 2016, February 28, 2016 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Large Cap Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

696

   

$

952

   

$

1,227

   

$

2,010

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

313

   

$

658

   

$

1,129

   

$

2,431

   

Class I

 

$

97

   

$

313

   

$

548

   

$

1,220

   

Class R

 

$

168

   

$

743

   

$

1,345

   

$

2,973

   

Class Y

 

$

104

   

$

326

   

$

567

   

$

1,258

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

213

   

$

658

   

$

1,129

   

$

2,431

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 47% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Large Cap Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in U.S. equity securities of companies whose growth prospects appear to exceed those of the overall market. The issuers usually are listed on a nationally recognized exchange.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large cap companies. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance.

"Large cap companies" are companies that at the time of purchase, have market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000 ® Growth Index. As of December 31, 2014, the Russell 1000 ® Growth Index included companies with approximate market capitalizations between $275 million and $666 billion. The size of companies in the index changes with market conditions and the composition of the index.

In making investment decisions for the Fund, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of approximately 25-45 companies that have exhibited faster-than-average earnings growth over the past few years and are expected to continue to show high levels of profit growth. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs).

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks, and they may fall out of favor if the companies' earnings growth does not meet expectations.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Large Cap Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Russell 1000 ® Growth Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   18.09% (quarter ended September 30, 2010)

Lowest   -24.34% (quarter ended December 31, 2008)


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Large Cap Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.36

%

   

11.43

%

   

6.61

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-1.62

%

   

10.34

%

   

6.09

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

1.88

%

   

9.14

%

   

5.36

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

4.56

%

   

11.82

%

   

6.39

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

6.73

%

   

10.59

% 1

   

N/A

   

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

6.02

%

   

12.31

%

   

6.88

%

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

6.66

%

   

16.81

% 1

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
Russell 1000 ® Growth Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

33.48

%

   

20.39

%

   

7.83

%

 

1 Inception dates for Class I and Class Y shares are March 1, 2011 and January 28, 2013, respectively.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's NewBridge Asset Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Erick F. Maronak is a Chief Investment Officer (Large Cap Growth) of the Adviser. He has been Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2003.

Scott R. Kefer is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2003.

Jason E. Dahl is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2003.

Michael B. Koskuba is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2003.


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Large Cap Growth Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


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Additional Fund Information

The Large Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Large Cap Growth Fund

In making investment decisions for the Fund, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of approximately 25-45 companies that have exhibited faster-than-average earnings growth over the past few years and are expected to continue to show high levels of profit growth. The Adviser analyzes the price, earnings, price histories, balance sheet characteristics, perceived management skills and perceived prospects for earnings growth when deciding which stocks to buy and sell for the Fund.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve their principal investment strategy. A Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Growth investing risk

n    Growth investing risk is the risk that growth securities might be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Growth securities may be more volatile than other stocks, causing greater fluctuations in value. A growth approach could also be impacted if the company does not realize its anticipated potential or if there is a shift in the market to favor other types of securities.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R and Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


10



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Victory Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. NewBridge Asset Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Large Cap Growth Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Erick F. Maronak is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Jason E. Dahl, Scott R. Kefer, and Michael B. Koskuba are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

Mr. Maronak is a Chief Investment Officer (Large Cap Growth) of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Mr. Dahl is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999. Mr. Dahl is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Kefer is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999. Mr. Kefer is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Koskuba is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Portfolio Managers listed above are supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of a Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a Fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C or Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C or Class R shares.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares.

Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a


14



Choosing a Share Class (continued)

sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


15



Choosing a Share Class (continued)

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.


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Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies." If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Funds do not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

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wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy
for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting
www.VictoryFunds.com.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the next business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A, Class R and Class C shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund.

Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of a Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on a Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if a Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or a Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Funds to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Funds will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Funds, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Funds that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Funds against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to the other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand a Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.62

   

$

15.33

   

$

14.61

   

$

13.91

   

$

11.30

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.66

     

4.31

     

1.02

     

0.82

     

2.67

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.43

     

4.00

     

0.90

     

0.70

     

2.61

   

Distributions:

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.38

   

$

18.62

   

$

15.33

   

$

14.61

   

$

13.91

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

13.58

%

   

27.29

%

   

6.31

%

   

5.03

%

   

23.10

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

27,799

   

$

42,093

   

$

83,648

   

$

94,814

   

$

120,697

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.26

%

   

1.28

%

   

1.29

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.25

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

   

(0.72

)%

   

(0.62

)%

   

(0.74

)%

   

(0.68

)%

   

(0.65

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (a)

   

47

%

   

78

%

   

77

%

   

82

%

   

51

%

 

(a)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

17.15

   

$

14.29

   

$

13.74

   

$

13.19

   

$

10.81

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.38

     

3.80

     

0.92

     

0.74

     

2.54

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.08

     

3.57

     

0.73

     

0.55

     

2.38

   

Distributions:

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.56

   

$

17.15

   

$

14.29

   

$

13.74

   

$

13.19

   
Total return (excludes contingent deferred
sales charge)
   

12.63

%

   

26.22

%

   

5.46

%

   

4.17

%

   

22.02

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

10,656

   

$

11,655

   

$

9,187

   

$

6,462

   

$

4,072

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

   

(1.57

)%

   

(1.47

)%

   

(1.54

)%

   

(1.58

)%

   

(1.48

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (a)

   

2.10

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.29

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (a)

   

(1.57

)%

   

(1.48

)%

   

(1.60

)%

   

(1.63

)%

   

(1.67

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

47

%

   

78

%

   

77

%

   

82

%

   

51

%

 

(a)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2011(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.76

   

$

15.39

   

$

14.62

   

$

15.46

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.06

)

   

(b)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2.58

     

4.08

     

1.04

     

(0.80

)

 

Total from investment activities

   

2.52

     

4.08

     

0.95

     

(0.84

)

 

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.61

   

$

18.76

   

$

15.39

   

$

14.62

   

Total return (c)

   

13.98

%

   

27.72

%

   

6.65

%

   

(5.43

)%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

137,831

   

$

106,035

   

$

53,683

   

$

66,268

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)

   

0.95

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.97

%

   

1.02

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (d)

   

(0.44

)%

   

(0.35

)%

   

(0.42

)%

   

(0.56

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (d) (e)

   

1.00

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.02

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (d) (e)

   

(0.50

)%

   

(0.38

)%

   

(0.45

)%

   

(0.56

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (f)

   

47

%

   

78

%

   

77

%

   

82

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2011.

(b)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(e)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(f)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.02

   

$

14.91

   

$

14.27

   

$

13.65

   

$

11.13

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.49

     

4.06

     

0.98

     

0.82

     

2.68

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.28

     

3.82

     

0.82

     

0.62

     

2.52

   

Distributions:

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.18

)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.63

   

$

18.02

   

$

14.91

   

$

14.27

   

$

13.65

   

Total return

   

13.17

%

   

26.83

%

   

5.89

%

   

4.54

%

   

22.64

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

935

   

$

902

   

$

1,020

   

$

1,005

   

$

681

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.65

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.65

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

   

(1.13

)%

   

(1.01

)%

   

(1.11

)%

   

(1.12

)%

   

(1.02

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (a)

   

2.72

%

   

2.68

%

   

2.79

%

   

2.35

%

   

2.84

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (a)

   

(2.20

)%

   

(2.04

)%

   

(2.25

)%

   

(1.82

)%

   

(2.21

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

47

%

   

78

%

   

77

%

   

82

%

   

51

%

 

(a)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.65

   

$

15.78

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.66

     

2.93

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.49

     

2.87

   

Distributions:

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.67

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.67

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.47

   

$

18.65

   

Total return (b)

   

13.90

%

   

18.19

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

27,056

   

$

50,100

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.02

%

   

1.02

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c)

   

(0.46

)%

   

(0.44

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.03

%

   

1.02

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(0.46

)%

   

(0.44

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

47

%

   

78

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-LCGF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory National Municipal Bond Fund

Class A  VNMAX

Class Y  VNMYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

10

   

Investing with Victory

   

12

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

13

   

Share Price

   

14

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

15

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

22

   

How to Sell Shares

   

23

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

25

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

26

   

Important Fund Policies

   

28

   

Other Service Providers

   

31

   

Financial Highlights

   

32

   

National Municipal Bond Fund

   

33

   



National Municipal Bond Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax, as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your immediate family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in Investing with Victory on page 12 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

2.00

%

   

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
  NONE 1
  NONE
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.55

%

   

0.55

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.27

%

   

0.61

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.07

%

   

1.16

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.08

)%

   

(0.44

)%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 2

   

0.99

%

   

0.72

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 15 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A and Class Y shares do not exceed 0.99% and 0.72% until at least February 28, 2016 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



National Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

299

   

$

526

   

$

771

   

$

1,472

   

Class Y

 

$

74

   

$

279

   

$

551

   

$

1,328

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 31% of the average value of its portfolio.


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National Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in Municipal securities, including mortgage-related securities, with fixed, variable, or floating interest rates.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in bonds issued by or on behalf of various states or municipalities, the interest on which is exempt from federal income tax. Federal income taxation includes the alternative minimum tax. The Fund will not change this policy without shareholder approval. For purposes of this policy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

In making investment decisions, the Sub-Adviser looks for securities that provide interest income exempt from federal income tax and offer above average total return potential. The Fund's strategy involves purchasing market segments and individual issues that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued, while selling those that it believes have become overvalued.

The Fund primarily invests in municipal securities from several states, rather than from a single state.

The average effective maturity of the Fund's holdings generally will range from 3 to 12 years.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   Economic or political events may take place in a state or municipality which may make the market value of that state's or municipality's obligations decline;

n   The market values of the securities acquired by the Fund may decline;

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively;

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase;

n   An issuer's credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default on its securities;

n   The Fund reinvests at lower interest rates amounts that the Fund receives as interest, sale proceeds or amounts received as a result of prepayment of mortgage-related securities;

n   The average life of a mortgage-related security may be shortened or lengthened; or

n   An investment may lose its tax-exempt status or tax laws may change and subject an investment to taxation.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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National Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Barclays Capital U.S. 7-Year Municipal Bond Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   5.85% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -3.95% (quarter ended December 31, 2010)


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National Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 
1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

10 Years

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

1.95

%

   

2.93

%

   

3.57

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

1.84

%

   

2.63

%

   

3.33

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

2.11

%

   

2.72

%

   

3.32

%

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

4.26

%

   

1.27

% 1

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
Barclays Capital U.S. 7-Year Municipal Bond Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

6.09

%

   

4.76

%

   

4.67

%

 

1 Inception date of Class Y shares is January 28, 2013.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. (the "Adviser")

The Adviser uses a sub-adviser to manage the Fund and the Adviser manages the investment process by evaluating and monitoring the Fund's sub-adviser.

Sub-Adviser

KPB Investment Advisors LLC (the "Sub-Adviser")

Portfolio Managers

Paul A. Toft is the Director of Municipal Investments of the Sub-Adviser, and is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund. He has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1994.

Patrick D. Grady is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Sub-Adviser. He has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2012.


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National Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's dividend distributions are intended to be exempt from federal income tax, but may be subject to state and local taxes. A portion of the dividends you receive may be subject to federal and state income taxes and also may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. Distributions of capital gains realized on the distribution of the Fund's investments will generally be subject to federal, state and local taxes.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


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Additional Fund Information

The National Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the National Municipal Bond Fund

Important characteristics of the Fund's investments:

n    Quality: Municipal securities rated A or above at the time of purchase by Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc. (Fitch), Moody's Investors Service (Moody's), or another NRSRO,* or if unrated, of comparable quality. For more information on ratings, see the Appendix to the SAI.

n    Maturity: The average effective maturity** of the Fund's holdings generally will range from 3 to 12 years. Under certain market conditions, the Fund's portfolio manager may go outside these boundaries.

In making investment decisions, the Sub-Adviser looks for securities that provide interest income exempt from federal income tax and offer above average total return potential. The Fund's strategy involves purchasing market segments and individual issues that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued, while selling those that it believes have become overvalued.

Municipal securities are issued to raise money for public purposes. General obligation bonds are backed by the taxing power of a state or municipality. This means the issuing authority can raise taxes to cover the payments. Revenue bonds are backed by revenues from a specific tax, project, or facility. Principal and interest payments on some municipal securities are insured by private insurance companies.

*  An NRSRO is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization that assigns credit ratings to securities based on the borrower's perceived ability to meet its obligation to make principal and interest payments.

**Average effective maturity is calculated based on the value of the Fund's investments in securities with different maturity dates. This measures the sensitivity of the Fund to changes in interest rates. The value of a long-term, fixed-rate debt security is more sensitive to interest rate changes than the value of a short-term, fixed-rate debt security.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit www.VictoryFunds.com.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

Revenue Bonds

Payable only from the proceeds of a specific revenue source, such as the users of a municipal facility.

General Obligation Bonds

Secured by the issuer's full faith, credit, and taxing power for payment of interest and principal.

When-Issued And Delayed-Delivery Securities

A security that is purchased for delivery at a later time.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objectives. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategies. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Zero Coupon Bonds

These securities are purchased at a discount from face value. The bond's face value is received at maturity, with no interest payments before then.

Municipal Lease Obligations

Issued to acquire land, equipment, or facilities. They may become taxable if the lease is assigned. The lease could terminate, resulting in default.

Certificates of Participation

A certificate that states that an investor will receive a portion of the lease payments from a municipality.

Tax, Revenue, and Bond Anticipation Notes

Types of short-term municipal obligations issued by the states and their political subdivisions issued in expectation of future revenues.


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Investments (continued)

F   Variable & Floating Rate Securities

Investment grade instruments, some of which may be derivatives or illiquid, with interest rates that reset periodically.

Mortgage-Backed Securities, Tax-Exempt

Tax-exempt investments secured by mortgages or pools of mortgages.

Resource Recovery Bonds

Issued to build waste-to-energy facilities and equipment.

Tax Preference Items

Tax-exempt obligations that pay interest which is subject to the federal "alternative minimum tax."

Industrial Development Bonds and Private Activity Bonds

Secured by lease payments made by a corporation, these bonds are issued for financing large industrial projects, e.g., building industrial parks or factories.

Tax Exempt Commercial Paper

Short-term obligations that are exempt from state and federal income tax.

F   Demand Features, or "Puts"

Features of securities, which provide the right to sell or redeem a security at a predetermined price on or before a stated date. Usually the issuer obtains either a stand-by or direct pay letter of credit or guarantee from banks as backup.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

F   Derivative Instruments: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to, or derived from another security, instrument, or index.


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Risk Factors

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

Debt risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

n   Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., or Moody's.

Municipal debt risk

n    Tax-exempt status risk is the risk that a municipal debt security issued as a tax-exempt security may be declared by the Internal Revenue Service to be taxable.

n    Taxability risk is the risk that future changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws (through legislation, regulations or court decisions) may cause interest on municipal securities to be subject, directly or indirectly, to federal income taxation. These changes could have an adverse impact on the prices of the municipal securities in which the Fund invests.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Mortgage risks

n    Prepayment risk is the risk that, because prepayments generally occur when interest rates are falling, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from prepayments at lower interest rates. Interest rate levels and other factors may affect the frequency of mortgage prepayments, which in turn can affect the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of rising interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to decrease, lengthening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to increase, shortening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities.


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Risk Factors (continued)

n    Extension risk is the risk that the rate of anticipated prepayments of principal may not occur, typically because of a rise in interest rates, and the expected maturity of the security will increase. During periods of rapidly rising interest rates, the effective average maturity of a security may be extended past what the Fund's portfolio manager anticipated that it would be. The market value of securities with longer maturities tends to be more volatile.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange, and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other accounts or purchases that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies. Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


12



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid an advisory fee, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.55% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

The Sub-Adviser

The Adviser and the Fund has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser effective August 1, 2013. The Sub-Adviser is an Ohio limited liability company that is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KeyBank National Association. The Sub-Adviser's address is 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser fees for the management of the Fund's portfolios. As of December 31, 2014, the Sub-Adviser managed assets totaling $145.7 million on behalf of institutional clients, including the Fund.

Portfolio Management

Paul A. Toft is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Patrick D. Grady is the Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Mr. Toft is a Director of Municipal Investments of the Sub-Adviser, and has been associated with the Sub-Adviser since 2013.

Prior to that, Mr. Toft was a Chief Investment Officer (Municipal Investments) of the Adviser and had been associated with the Adviser from 1994 to 2013. Mr. Toft is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Grady is a Senior Portfolio Manager with the Sub-Adviser and has been associated with the Sub-Adviser since 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Grady was a Portfolio Manager with the Adviser and had been associated with the Adviser from 2011 to 2013.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio manager's method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio manager's ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted.

A business day is a day on which the NYSE and the bond market are open. If the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that government securities dealers close before the close of regular trading on the NYSE (the Alternative Closing Time), the Fund reserves the right to refuse any purchase or redemption order received after the Alternative Closing Time. If the Fund closes at the Alternative Closing Time, its NAV will be calculated as of the Alternative Closing Time. You may not be able to buy or sell shares on Columbus Day and Veterans Day, holidays when the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed, but the NYSE and other financial markets are open.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than Class Y shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investments needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.


15



Choosing a Share Class (continued)

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges, and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charge.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge investment decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

1.75

%

   

1.78

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

1.25

%

   

1.27

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

1.00

%

   

1.01

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charges in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge (for Class A shares) in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

f.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

g.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

h.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser. You should inform the Funds or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


17



Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

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How to Buy Shares (continued)

and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

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How to Buy Shares (continued)

and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy
for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence. If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time (if applicable) or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier), your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier). You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, neither Victory, its servicing agents, the Adviser, nor the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature

guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the close of trading on the NYSE or before the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier), your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the close of trading on the NYSE or after the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier). It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plan

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and, as applicable, and for providing personal services to its shareholders. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professional and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year. As with any investment, you should consider the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current net asset value until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Certain dividends from the Fund will be "exempt-interest dividends," which are exempt from federal income tax. However, exempt-interest dividends are not necessarily exempt from state or local taxes.

n   Dividends from the Fund's net income which are not "exempt-interest dividends" and short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income; dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gain.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying documents in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares ("market timing"). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of their portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

NATIONAL MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.09

   

$

11.63

   

$

11.38

   

$

11.52

   

$

11.26

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.24

     

0.21

     

0.20

     

0.25

     

0.31

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.12

     

(0.35

)

   

0.46

     

0.07

     

0.43

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.36

     

(0.14

)

   

0.66

     

0.32

     

0.74

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(a)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.17

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.21

   

$

11.09

   

$

11.63

   

$

11.38

   

$

11.52

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

3.32

%

   

(1.22

)%

   

5.86

%

   

3.01

%

   

6.75

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

90,787

   

$

84,355

   

$

148,011

   

$

147,447

   

$

142,979

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.99

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.97

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.99

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

2.14

%

   

1.77

%

   

1.69

%

   

2.27

%

   

2.75

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.07

%

   

1.06

%

   

1.05

%

   

1.05

%

   

1.05

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (c)
   

2.07

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.61

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.69

%

 

Portfolio turnover (d)

   

31

%

   

36

%

   

70

%

   

133

%

   

74

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(c)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

NATIONAL MUNICIPAL BOND FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.09

   

$

11.44

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.27

     

0.18

   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

0.11

     

(0.34

)

 

Total from investment activities

   

0.38

     

(0.16

)

 

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(b)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.20

   

$

11.09

   

Total return (c)

   

3.50

%

   

(1.37

)%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,635

   

$

2,449

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)

   

0.72

%

   

0.72

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d)

   

2.43

%

   

2.10

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (d) (e)

   

1.16

%

   

1.37

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) (e)

   

1.99

%

   

1.45

%

 

Portfolio turnover (f)

   

31

%

   

36

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(e)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(f)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-NMBF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

Class A  SOHTX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com

800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other
Financial Intermediaries
   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

10

   

Investing with Victory

   

12

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

13

   

Share Price

   

14

   

Investing in Class A Shares

   

15

   

How to Buy Shares

   

18

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

21

   

How to Sell Shares

   

22

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

24

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

25

   

Important Fund Policies

   

27

   

Other Service Providers

   

30

   

Financial Highlights

   

31

   

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

   

32

   



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current interest income exempt from both federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your immediate family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 12 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

2.00

%

 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.55

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.24

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.04

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Investing in Class A Shares' beginning on page 15 of the Fund's Prospectus.


1



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

304

   

$

524

   

$

763

   

$

1,446

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 17% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in Municipal securities, including mortgage-related securities, with fixed, variable, or floating interest rates.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in bonds issued by or on behalf of the State of Ohio or its municipalities, or other jurisdictions such as Puerto Rico, the interest on which is exempt from federal and Ohio state income tax. Federal income taxation includes the alternative minimum tax. The Fund will not change this policy without shareholder approval. For purposes of this policy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

In making investment decisions, the Sub-Adviser looks for securities that provide interest income exempt from federal and Ohio state income tax and offer above average total return potential. The Fund's strategy involves purchasing market segments and individual issues that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued, while selling those that it believes have become overvalued.

The average effective maturity of the Fund's holdings generally will range from 3 to 15 years.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   Economic or political events may take place in Ohio which may make the market value of Ohio obligations decline;

n   The market values of the securities acquired by the Fund may decline;

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively;

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase;

n   An issuer's credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default on its securities;

n   The Fund reinvests at lower interest rates amounts that the Fund receives as interest, sale proceeds or amounts received as a result of prepayment of mortgage-related securities;

n   The average life of a mortgage-related security may be shortened or lengthened; or

n   An investment may lose its tax-exempt status or tax laws may change and subject an investment to taxation.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Barclays Capital U.S. 7-Year Municipal Bond Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   4.07% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -3.80% (quarter ended December 31, 2010)


4



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 
1 Year
 
5 Years
 
10 Years
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

3.90

%

   

2.97

%

   

3.38

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

3.59

%

   

2.73

%

   

3.19

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

3.71

%

   

2.90

%

   

3.30

%

 

INDEX

 
Barclays Capital U.S. 7-Year Municipal Bond Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

6.09

%

   

4.76

%

   

4.67

%

 

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. (the "Adviser")

The Adviser uses a sub-adviser to manage the Fund and the Adviser manages the investment process by evaluating and monitoring the Fund's sub-adviser.

Sub-Adviser

KPB Investment Advisors LLC (the "Sub-Adviser")

Portfolio Managers

Paul A. Toft is the Director of Municipal Investments of the Sub-Adviser, and is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund. He has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 1994.

Patrick D. Grady is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Sub-Adviser. He has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2012.


5



Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's dividend distributions are intended to be exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax. These distributions will be subject to federal income tax to the extent attributable to other income, including income earned by the fund on investments in taxable securities. Distributions of capital gains realized on the distribution of the Fund's investments will generally be subject to federal, state and local taxes.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following sections describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

Important characteristics of the Fund's investments:

n    Quality: Municipal securities rated A or above at the time of purchase by S&P, Fitch, Moody's, or another NRSRO, or if unrated, of comparable quality. For more information on ratings, see the Appendix to the SAI.

n    Maturity: The average effective maturity** of the Fund's holdings generally will range from 3 to 15 years. Under certain market conditions, the Fund's portfolio manager may go outside these boundaries.

In making investment decisions, the Sub-Adviser looks for securities that provide interest income exempt from federal and Ohio state income tax and offer above average total return potential. The Fund's strategy involves purchasing market segments and individual issues that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued, while selling those that it believes have become overvalued.

Municipal securities are issued to raise money for public purposes. General obligation bonds are backed by the taxing power of a state or municipality.

This means the issuing authority can raise taxes to cover the payments. Revenue bonds are backed by revenues from a specific tax, project, or facility. Principal and interest payments on some municipal securities are insured by private insurance companies.

* An NRSRO is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization that assigns credit ratings to securities based on the borrower's perceived ability to meet its obligation to make principal and interest payments.

**Average effective maturity is calculated based on the value of the Fund's investments in securities with different maturity dates. This measures the sensitivity of the Fund to changes in interest rates. The value of a long-term, fixed-rate debt security is more sensitive to interest rate changes than the value of a short-term, fixed-rate debt security.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit www.VictoryFunds.com.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

Revenue Bonds

Payable only from the proceeds of a specific revenue source, such as the users of a municipal facility.

General Obligation Bonds

Secured by the issuer's full faith, credit, and taxing power for payment of interest and principal.

When-Issued And Delayed-Delivery Securities

A security that is purchased for delivery at a later time.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objectives. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategies. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Zero Coupon Bonds

These securities are purchased at a discount from face value. The bond's face value is received at maturity, with no interest payments before then.

Municipal Lease Obligations

Issued to acquire land, equipment, or facilities. They may become taxable if the lease is assigned. The lease could terminate, resulting in default.

Certificates of Participation

A certificate that states that an investor will receive a portion of the lease payments from a municipality.

Tax, Revenue, and Bond Anticipation Notes

Types of short-term municipal obligations issued by the states and their political subdivisions issued in expectation of future revenues.


8



Investments (continued)

F   Variable & Floating Rate Securities

Investment grade instruments, some of which may be derivatives or illiquid, with interest rates that reset periodically.

Mortgage-Backed Securities, Tax-Exempt

Tax-exempt investments secured by mortgages or pools of mortgages.

Resource Recovery Bonds

Issued to build waste-to-energy facilities and equipment.

Tax Preference Items

Tax-exempt obligations that pay interest which is subject to the federal "alternative minimum tax."

Industrial Development Bonds and Private Activity Bonds

Secured by lease payments made by a corporation, these bonds are issued for financing large industrial projects, e.g., building industrial parks or factories.

Tax Exempt Commercial Paper

Short-term obligations that are exempt from state and federal income tax.

F   Demand Features, or "Puts"

Features of securities, which provide the right to sell or redeem a security at a predetermined price on or before a stated date. Usually the issuer obtains either a stand-by or direct pay letter of credit or guarantee from banks as backup.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

F   Derivative Instruments: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to, or derived from another security, instrument, or index.


9



Risk Factors

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

Debt risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates

n    Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., or Moody's.

Municipal debt risk

n    Tax-exempt status risk is the risk that a municipal debt security issued as a tax-exempt security may be declared by the Internal Revenue Service to be taxable.

n    Taxability risk is the risk that future changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws (through legislation, regulations or court decisions) may cause interest on municipal securities to be subject, directly or indirectly, to federal income taxation. These changes could have an adverse impact on the prices of the municipal securities in which the Fund invests.

State specific risk

n    State specific risk is the risk that only a limited number of high-quality securities of a particular type may be available. This risk is greater for funds that primarily invest in the securities of a single state. The risk also may result in the Fund being invested in securities that are related in such a way that changes in economic, business, or political circumstances that would normally affect one security also could affect other securities within that particular segment of the bond market.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.


10



Risk Factors (continued)

Mortgage risks

n    Prepayment risk is the risk that, because prepayments generally occur when interest rates are falling, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from prepayments at lower interest rates. Interest rate levels and other factors may affect the frequency of mortgage prepayments, which in turn can affect the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of rising interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to decrease, lengthening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to increase, shortening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities.

n    Extension risk is the risk that the rate of anticipated prepayments of principal may not occur, typically because of a rise in interest rates, and the expected maturity of the security will increase. During periods of rapidly rising interest rates, the effective average maturity of a security may be extended past what the Fund's portfolio manager anticipated that it would be. The market value of securities with longer maturities tends to be more volatile.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


11



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Investing in Class A Shares contains important information about the cost structure of Class A shares of the Funds. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange, and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other accounts or purchases that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


12



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid an advisory fee, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.55% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

The Sub-Adviser

The Adviser and the Fund has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser effective August 1, 2013. The Sub-Adviser is an Ohio limited liability company that is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KeyBank National Association. The Sub-Adviser's address is 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser fees for the management of the Fund's portfolios. As of December 31, 2014, the Sub-Adviser managed assets totaling $145.7 million on behalf of institutional clients, including the Fund.

Portfolio Management

Paul A. Toft is the Lead Portfolio Manager and Patrick D. Grady is the Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Mr. Toft is a Director of Municipal Investments of the Sub-Adviser, and has been

associated with the Sub-Adviser since 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Toft was a Chief Investment Officer (Municipal Investments) of the Adviser and had been associated with the Adviser from 1994 to 2013. Mr. Toft is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Grady is a Senior Portfolio Manager with the Sub-Adviser and has been associated with the Sub-Adviser since 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Grady was a Portfolio Manager with the Adviser and had been associated with the Adviser from 2011 to 2013.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio manager's method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio manager's ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted.

A business day is a day on which the NYSE and the bond market are open. If the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that government securities dealers close before the close of regular trading on the NYSE (the Alternative Closing Time), the Fund reserves the right to refuse any purchase or redemption order received after the Alternative Closing Time. If the Fund closes at the Alternative Closing Time, its NAV will be calculated as of the Alternative Closing Time. You may not be able to buy or sell shares on Columbus Day and Veterans Day, holidays when the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed, but the NYSE and other financial markets are open.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Investing in Class A Shares

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A shares.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge investment decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

1.75

%

   

1.78

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

1.25

%

   

1.27

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

1.00

%

   

1.01

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.


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Investing in Class A Shares (continued)

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges, and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charge.

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charges in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4. The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge (for Class A shares) in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Investing in Class A Shares (continued)

e.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

f.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

g.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

h.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser. You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy
for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence. If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time (if applicable) or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier), your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier). You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, neither Victory, its servicing agents, the Adviser, nor the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account number, amount of redemption, and where

to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the close of trading on the NYSE or before the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier), your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the close of trading on the NYSE or after the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier). It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Funds different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plan

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and, as applicable, and for providing personal services to its shareholders. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professional and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year. As with any investment, you should consider the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current net asset value until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Certain dividends from the Fund will be "exempt-interest dividends," which are exempt from federal income tax. However, exempt-interest dividends are not necessarily exempt from state or local taxes.

n   Dividends from the Fund's net income which are not "exempt-interest dividends" and short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income; dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gain.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Certain dividends from the the Fund will be exempt from certain Ohio state and local taxes.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying documents in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares ("market timing"). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than they normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table will not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

OHIO MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.46

   

$

11.96

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.00

   

$

11.88

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.33

     

0.30

     

0.28

     

0.32

     

0.37

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.22

     

(0.40

)

   

0.39

     

(0.16

)

   

0.36

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.55

     

(0.10

)

   

0.67

     

0.16

     

0.73

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.61

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.63

   

$

11.46

   

$

11.96

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.00

   
Total return (excludes sales charge, excludes
contingent deferred sales charge)
   

4.90

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

5.81

%

   

1.44

%

   

6.29

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

55,069

   

$

63,999

   

$

81,251

   

$

97,000

   

$

121,042

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.04

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.03

%

   

1.01

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

2.82

%

   

2.56

%

   

2.35

%

   

2.79

%

   

3.09

%

 

Portfolio turnover

   

17

%

   

27

%

   

28

%

   

54

%

   

53

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.06% lower.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-OMBF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

Class A  SRVEX

Class C  VDSCX

Class I  VDSIX

Class R  GRINX

Class R6  VDSRX

Class Y  VDSYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

   

1

   

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

    8    

Risk Factors

    9    

Investing with Victory

    11    

Organization and Management of the Fund

    12    

Share Price

    13    

Choosing a Share Class

    14    

How to Buy Shares

    20    

How to Exchange Shares

    23    

How to Sell Shares

    25    

Distribution and Service Plans

    27    

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

    28    

Important Fund Policies

    30    

Other Service Providers

    33    

Financial Highlights

    34    

Diversified Stock Fund

    35    



Diversified Stock Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 
Maximum SalesCharge (load)
Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred
Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of
purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.22

%

   

0.26

%

   

0.19

%

   

0.25

%

   

28.60

%

   

0.32

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

1.10

%

   

1.89

%

   

0.82

%

   

1.38

%

   

29.23

%

   

0.95

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

(28.45

)%

   

(0.09

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating
Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or
Expense Reimbursement
   

1.10

%

   

1.89

%

   

0.82

%

   

1.38

%

   

0.78

% 3

   

0.86

% 3

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 and Class Y shares do not exceed 0.78% and 0.86%, respectively, until at least February 28, 2017. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



Diversified Stock Fund Summary (continued)

Fees and Expenses of the Fund (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

681

   

$

905

   

$

1,146

   

$

1,838

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

292

   

$

594

   

$

1,021

   

$

2,212

   

Class I

 

$

84

   

$

262

   

$

455

   

$

1,014

   

Class R

 

$

140

   

$

437

   

$

755

   

$

1,657

   

Class R6

 

$

80

   

$

2,953

   

$

6,669

   

$

10,427

   

Class Y

 

$

88

   

$

284

   

$

507

   

$

1,149

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

192

   

$

594

   

$

1,021

   

$

2,212

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 70% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Diversified Stock Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in common stock, which includes securities convertible or exchangeable into common stock traded on U.S. exchanges. The Fund's investments include securities issued by established, large-cap companies. The Fund's investments include the securities of large, established foreign issuers that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including American and Global Depository Receipts (ADRs and GDRs). The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance. For purposes of this policy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

The Fund invests in both growth and value securities.

n   Growth securities are stocks of companies that the Adviser believes will experience earnings growth; and

n   Value securities are stocks that the Adviser believes are intrinsically worth more than their market value.

The Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change). The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks, and they may fall out of favor if the companies' earnings growth does not meet expectations.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Diversified Stock Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the S&P 500 Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as those share classes do not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge.
If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   15.03% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -24.46% (quarter ended December 31, 2008)


4



Diversified Stock Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
  10 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

3.80

%

   

11.36

%

   

6.56

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-0.38

%

   

10.21

%

   

5.46

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

4.40

%

   

8.90

%

   

5.09

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

8.26

%

   

11.76

%

   

6.32

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

10.38

%

   

12.99

%

   

5.91

% 1

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

9.75

%

   

12.37

%

   

6.89

%

 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

10.33

%

   

19.17

% 2

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
S&P 500 Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

13.69

%

   

15.45

%

   

7.67

%

 

1 Inception date of Class I shares is August 31, 2007.

2 Inception date of Class Y shares is January 28, 2013.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Diversified Equity Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Lawrence G. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since its inception in 1989.

Paul D. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2000.

Carolyn M. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager or Associate Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2000.

Martin L. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.

Thomas J. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.


5



Diversified Stock Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


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Additional Fund Information

The Diversified Stock Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Diversified Stock Fund

The Adviser seeks to invest in both growth and value securities.

n   Growth stocks are stocks of companies that the Adviser believes will experience earnings growth; and

n   Value stocks are stocks that the Adviser believes are intrinsically worth more than their market value.

The Adviser employs both a top-down and bottom-up methodology to construct a diversified portfolio that avoids excessive sector and security concentrations. The Adviser pursues investments that it believes are statistically cheap or intrinsically undervalued given growth prospects, while trying to identify the presence of a catalyst for future growth (e.g., acquisition, new products, economic cycle or management change).

In making investment decisions, the Adviser may consider cash flow, book value, dividend yield, growth potential, quality of management, adequacy of revenues, earnings, capitalization, relation to historical earnings, the value of the issuer's underlying assets, and expected future relative earnings growth.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the "Adviser" throughout the Prospectus, manages the Fund.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Growth securities risk

n    Growth securities risk is the risk that growth securities might be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Growth securities may be more volatile than other stocks, causing greater fluctuations in value. A growth approach could also be impacted if the company does not realize its anticipated potential or if there is a shift in the market to favor other types of securities.

Value securities risk

n    Value securities risk is the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized by the market or its price may decline. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks, along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, such as ADRs and GDRs.

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account directly with us, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Diversified Equity Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Diversified Stock Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.63% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Lawrence G. Babin is the Lead Portfolio Manager, and Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Diversified Stock Fund.

Mr. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1982. Mr. Babin is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987. Mr. Danes is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1998. Ms. Rains is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Mr. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2005. Mr. Uutala is a CFA charterholder.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C and Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class R6 shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C and Class R shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 and above will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

  800-539- FUND (800-539-3863)  

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if it is received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6 shares, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends quarterly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price , to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.10

   

$

16.26

   

$

14.40

   

$

14.47

   

$

12.93

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.21

     

0.14

     

0.13

     

0.12

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2.32

     

4.83

     

1.86

     

(0.08

)

   

1.54

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.53

     

5.04

     

2.00

     

0.05

     

1.66

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.39

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.04

   

$

21.10

   

$

16.26

   

$

14.40

   

$

14.47

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

12.13

%

   

31.19

%

   

14.00

%

   

0.32

%

   

12.87

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

810,011

   

$

920,589

   

$

1,202,263

   

$

1,907,016

   

$

2,966,629

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.10

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.06

%

   

1.06

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.93

%

   

1.12

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.86

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

70

%

   

89

%

   

87

%

   

84

%

   

87

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.53

   

$

15.83

   

$

14.04

   

$

14.12

   

$

12.64

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.02

     

0.04

     

0.01

     

(0.01

)

   

(a)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2.25

     

4.72

     

1.82

     

(0.05

)

   

1.50

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.27

     

4.76

     

1.83

     

(0.06

)

   

1.50

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.39

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.38

   

$

20.53

   

$

15.83

   

$

14.04

   

$

14.12

   
Total return (excludes contingent
deferred sales charge)
   

11.18

%

   

30.16

%

   

13.02

%

   

(0.44

)%

   

11.89

%(b)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

76,697

   

$

82,069

   

$

73,664

   

$

87,817

   

$

110,194

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.89

%

   

1.90

%

   

1.93

%

   

1.88

%

   

1.87

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets
   

0.13

%

   

0.25

%

   

0.06

%

   

(0.03

)%

   

0.05

%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

70

%

   

89

%

   

87

%

   

84

%

   

87

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.08

   

$

16.25

   

$

14.39

   

$

14.46

   

$

12.92

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.27

     

0.25

     

0.19

     

0.15

     

0.16

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2.31

     

4.83

     

1.86

     

(0.05

)

   

1.54

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.58

     

5.08

     

2.05

     

0.10

     

1.70

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.39

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.01

   

$

21.08

   

$

16.25

   

$

14.39

   

$

14.46

   

Total return

   

12.39

%

   

31.49

%

   

14.33

%

   

0.63

%

   

13.21

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

362,936

   

$

394,394

   

$

484,884

   

$

713,829

   

$

264,798

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

0.82

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.76

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

1.20

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.18

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

70

%

   

89

%

   

87

%

   

84

%

   

87

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.89

   

$

16.10

   

$

14.26

   

$

14.33

   

$

12.81

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.14

     

0.09

     

0.07

     

0.09

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2.29

     

4.80

     

1.85

     

(0.06

)

   

1.52

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.43

     

4.94

     

1.94

     

0.01

     

1.61

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.39

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.79

   

$

20.89

   

$

16.10

   

$

14.26

   

$

14.33

   

Total return

   

11.77

%

   

30.82

%

   

13.69

%

   

0.07

%

   

12.61

%(a)

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

107,486

   

$

125,974

   

$

111,727

   

$

135,607

   

$

173,005

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.38

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.32

%

   

1.27

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.66

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.61

%

   

0.53

%

   

0.65

%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

70

%

   

89

%

   

87

%

   

84

%

   

87

%

 

(a)  During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received monies relating to the BISYS Fair Fund distribution. The distribution related to certain expenditures that, among other things, supported distribution of Fund shares. Had this payment not been received, the total return would have been 0.02% lower.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND (continued)

   

Class R6 Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.45

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.19

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.58

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.77

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.21

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.21

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.01

   

Total return (b)

   

8.27

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

54

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.78

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.25

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

29.23

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(27.20

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

70

%

 

(a)  Class R6 commenced operations on March 3, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


39



Financial Highlights

DIVERSIFIED STOCK FUND (continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.10

   

$

17.66

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.16

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

2.32

     

3.43

   

Total from investment activities

   

2.58

     

3.59

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(0.39

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.04

   

$

21.10

   

Total return (b)

   

12.39

%

   

20.41

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

23,001

   

$

25,233

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.86

%

   

0.86

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.17

%

   

1.06

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.95

%

   

1.01

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.08

%

   

0.91

%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

70

%

   

89

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-DSTK-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Global Equity Fund

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory NewBridge Global Equity Fund

Class A   VPGEX

Class C   VPGCX

Class I   VPGYX

Class R   VGERX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

   

1

   

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

28

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   



Global Equity Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth and capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your immediate family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)

   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

   

(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)

 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.90

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.87

%

   

2.87

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.95

%

   

2.72

%

   

1.67

%

   

4.17

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.55

)%

   

(0.57

)%

   

(0.52

)%

   

(2.50

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.40

%

   

2.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.67

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares do not exceed 1.40%, 2.15%, 1.15% and 1.67%, until at least February 28, 2020, February 28, 2020, February 28, 2020 and February 28, 2018, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



Global Equity Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

709

   

$

993

   

$

1,297

   

$

2,480

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

318

   

$

673

   

$

1,154

   

$

2,811

   

Class I

 

$

117

   

$

365

   

$

633

   

$

1,729

   

Class R

 

$

170

   

$

526

   

$

1,454

   

$

3,842

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

218

 

$

673

 

$

1,154

 

$

2,811

 

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 83% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Global Equity Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund invests primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities of companies of any size, located in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. The equity securities in which the Fund invests may include preferred stock and securities with equity-like characteristics, such as convertible securities. The Fund's equity investments may take the form of depositary receipts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The Fund invests in companies the Adviser believes have superior growth prospects supported by strong financial foundations, market leadership, and highly capable management. Ideas are generated by screening the investable universe of growth, quality, value, and momentum factors. Fundamental research follows, with rigor increasing as the list narrows to those names with the most compelling investment theses. Finally, the Adviser seeks to diversify the Fund's portfolio across growth company life cycles and component risk factors in an effort to minimize unintended factor risks and maximize returns. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes there has been a negative change in the outlook for a company, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or the price objective has been reached.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund:

n   Will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities (the Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance);

n   Will invest a significant amount of its assets in equity securities of companies domiciled outside the U.S. or with significant business and/or assets outside the U.S.;

n   Will invest at least 20% of its net assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities; and

n   May invest up to 20% of its net assets in cash or cash equivalents.

For the purpose of this investment strategy, "net assets" include any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Foreign securities (including depositary receipts) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   The risks related to investing in foreign securities are generally greater with respect to securities of companies associated with emerging markets. Emerging market companies may experience more volatility than those in developed countries due to greater risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   Holding cash or cash equivalents, even strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest in is rapidly rising.

n   An investment company in which the Fund invests (including ETFs) may not achieve its investment objective.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Global Equity Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the MSCI AC World Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   14.15% (quarter ended March 31, 2012)

Lowest   -19.00% (quarter ended September 30, 2011)


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Global Equity Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  Life
of Class 1
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.04

%

   

10.10

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-2.66

%

   

8.66

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

1.47

%

   

7.80

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

4.41

%

   

10.64

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

6.38

%

   

11.75

%

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

5.86

%

   

15.36

%

 

INDEX

 

MSCI AC World Index

   

4.71

%

   

9.47

%

 

1 Inception dates of Class A, Class C , Class I and Class R shares are March 18, 2010, March 18, 2010, March 18, 2010 and March 1, 2013, respectively. The index returns correspond to an inception date of March 18, 2010.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's NewBridge Asset Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Scott R. Kefer is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.

James A. Craske is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.

Elie J. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.


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Global Equity Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


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Additional Fund Information

The Global Equity Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Global Equity Fund

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in companies that the Adviser believes have superior growth prospects supported by strong financial foundations, market leadership, and highly capable universe for growth. The process entails (1) screening the investable universe for growth, quality, value, and momentum factors; (2) conducting rigorous, fundamental research on selected names; and (3) constructing a portfolio diversified across growth company life cycles and component risk factors.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy.

Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities convertible into stock of both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation, and ETFs.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and ETFs, if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

F   Forward Currency Contracts

Contracts that attempt to eliminate currency exposure between the time of a securities transaction and settlement of that transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell a country's currency at a specific price on a specific date, usually 30, 60, or 90 days in the future. In other words, the contract guarantees an exchange rate on a given date.

Warrants

Securities that give the Fund the right to purchase equity securities from the issuer at a specific price (the strike price) for a limited period of time.

F   Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

Contracts involving the right or obligation to deliver or receive assets or money depending on the performance of one or more assets or an economic index. To reduce the effects of leverage, liquid assets equal to the contract commitment are set aside to cover the commitment. The Fund may invest in futures in an effort to hedge against market or currency risk, as a temporary substitute for buying or selling securities or for temporary cash management purposes. There is no assurance that the Fund will engage in any hedging transactions.

F   Derivative Instrument: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to or derived from another security, instrument or index.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Foreign securities risks

n    Foreign investments risk. Foreign investments (including depositary receipts) involve certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and practices prevalent in the U.S. Foreign securities markets and may be subject to more or less governmental supervision than their U.S. counterparts.

n    Political risk. Foreign securities markets may be more volatile than their counterparts in the U.S. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, difficulties in enforcing contracts and economic and political disruptions. Foreign settlement procedures may also involve additional risks. These factors can make foreign investments, especially those in developing countries, more volatile than U.S. investments.

n    Liquidity risk. Investments that trade less can be more difficult or more costly to buy, or to sell, than more liquid or active investments. This liquidity risk is a factor of the trading volume of a particular investment, as well as the size and liquidity of the entire local market. On the whole, foreign exchanges are smaller and less liquid than U.S. exchanges. This can make buying and selling certain investments more difficult and costly.

n    Currency risk is the risk that fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect an investment. Adverse changes in exchange rates may erode or reverse any gains produced by investments denominated in foreign currencies and may widen any losses.

n    Legal risk. Legal remedies for investors may be more limited than the legal remedies available in the U.S.

n    Emerging markets risk. All of the risks associated with investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in securities associated with emerging markets. Countries in these markets are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. The risks

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

of investing in these markets also include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets. In addition, countries in emerging markets are more likely to experience instability in their markets due to social and political changes.

Some of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

Futures and options risks

n    Correlation risk is the risk that a hedge created using futures or options contracts (or any derivative, for that matter) does not, in fact, respond to economic or market conditions in the manner the portfolio manager expected. In such a case, the futures or options contract hedge may not generate gains sufficient to offset losses and may actually generate losses. There is no assurance that the Fund will engage in any hedging transactions. Futures contracts and options can also be used as a substitute for the securities to which they relate. Correlation risk is the risk that the market value of the futures contracts or options does not correspond to the market value of the underlying securities.

n    Other risks of investing in futures and options involves the risk that a Fund will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid secondary market; the risk the counterparty is unwilling or unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative transaction could expose the Fund to the effects of leverage, which could increase the Funds' exposure to the market and magnify potential losses.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. The section Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, or Class R shares of the Fund. Class I and Class R shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies. Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. NewBridge Asset Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Global Equity Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.80% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Scott R. Kefer is the Lead Portfolio Manager and James A. Craske and Elie J. Masri are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund. Together, they are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

Mr. Kefer is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999. Mr. Kefer is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Craske is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2008. Mr. Craske is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2008.

The Portfolio Managers listed above are supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with global investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of a Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a

specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C and Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Fund to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own in Victory Funds (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee-based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I or Class R shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I or Class R shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

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and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price," then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective net asset values of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to sell shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of sale proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current net asset value until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the System Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal will be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A and Class R shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professional and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check a Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of a Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

In addition, any investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase or accelerate the Fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect the timing or amount of the Fund's distributions. If you invest in the Fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be reduced.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account may default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by such Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of a Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

n   In the event that the Fund's direct investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign withholding taxes, the Fund's yield on those securities would generally be decreased. The Fund may elect to pass through to its shareholders the ability to claim a credit or deduction for certain foreign taxes it has paid if, at the end of its year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets are stocks or securities of foreign corporations.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Victory Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Victory Funds may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Victory Funds may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares ("market timing"). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Funds' Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Funds will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price , to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity;

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call the Victory Funds at

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2010(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.34

   

$

11.89

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.97

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.07

     

0.11

     

0.08

     

0.03

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.37

     

2.57

     

1.17

     

(0.09

)

   

0.94

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.44

     

2.64

     

1.28

     

(0.01

)

   

0.97

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.24

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.51

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.24

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.27

   

$

14.34

   

$

11.89

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.97

   

Total return (excludes sales charge) (b)

   

10.67

%

   

22.53

%

   

12.06

%

   

(0.24

)%

   

9.70

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

3,509

   

$

3,387

   

$

2,815

   

$

2,410

   

$

1,840

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.39

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (c)
   

0.47

%

   

0.56

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.43

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.95

%

   

2.01

%

   

2.32

%

   

2.70

%

   

5.81

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets (c) (d)
   

(0.08

)%

   

(0.05

)%

   

0.08

%

   

(0.45

)%

   

(3.99

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

83

%

   

119

%

   

90

%

   

87

%

   

80

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares commenced operations on March 18, 2010.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

GLOBAL EQUITY FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2010(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.23

   

$

11.81

   

$

10.64

   

$

10.92

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

   

0.03

     

0.02

     

(0.02

)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.37

     

2.54

     

1.17

     

(0.12

)

   

0.94

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.33

     

2.52

     

1.20

     

(0.10

)

   

0.92

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.14

   

$

14.23

   

$

11.81

   

$

10.64

   

$

10.92

   
Total return (excludes contingent deferred
sales charge) (b)
   

9.88

%

   

21.55

%

   

11.32

%

   

(1.04

)%

   

9.20

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

2,582

   

$

2,378

   

$

2,036

   

$

1,805

   

$

1,819

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.14

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets (c)
   

(0.27

)%

   

(0.19

)%

   

0.27

%

   

0.11

%

   

(0.32

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

2.72

%

   

2.93

%

   

3.18

%

   

3.39

%

   

6.56

%

 
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets (c) (d)
   

(0.84

)%

   

(0.97

)%

   

(0.76

)%

   

(1.13

)%

   

(4.74

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

83

%

   

119

%

   

90

%

   

87

%

   

80

%

 

(a)  Class C Shares commenced operations on March 18, 2010.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

GLOBAL EQUITY FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2010(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.38

   

$

11.92

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.98

   

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.10

     

0.15

     

0.13

     

0.04

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

1.37

     

2.57

     

1.17

     

(0.11

)

   

0.94

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.48

     

2.67

     

1.32

     

0.02

     

0.98

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.26

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(1.54

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.26

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.32

   

$

14.38

   

$

11.92

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.98

   

Total return (b)

   

10.94

%

   

22.85

%

   

12.42

%

   

0.03

%

   

9.80

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

4,495

   

$

4,031

   

$

2,452

   

$

2,120

   

$

1,854

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.14

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets (c)
   

0.73

%

   

0.77

%

   

1.26

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.68

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.67

%

   

1.77

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.51

%

   

5.10

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets (c) (d)
   

0.21

%

   

0.15

%

   

0.21

%

   

(0.26

)%

   

(3.28

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

83

%

   

119

%

   

90

%

   

87

%

   

80

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on March 18, 2010.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


37



Financial Highlights

GLOBAL EQUITY FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.32

   

$

12.29

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.03

     

0.04

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

1.37

     

1.99

   

Total from investment activities

   

1.40

     

2.03

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.06

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.48

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.24

   

$

14.32

   

Total return (b)

   

10.39

%

   

16.52

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

386

   

$

350

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.67

%

   

1.67

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.21

%

   

0.45

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.17

%

   

6.31

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(2.29

)%

   

(4.19

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

83

%

   

119

%

 

(a)  Class R Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-GEF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Effective February 20, 2015, the Victory International Fund
was closed to new investors. In addition, it is anticipated
that the Victory International Fund will liquidate on
April 24, 2015.

Prospectus

Victory International Fund

Class A   VIAFX

Class C   VICFX

Class I   VIIFX

Class R   VIRFX

Class R6   VRRFX

Class Y   VIYFX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

12

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

13

   

Share Price

   

14

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

15

   

How to Buy Shares

   

21

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

25

   

How to Sell Shares

   

27

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

29

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

30

   

Important Fund Policies

   

32

   

Other Service Providers

   

35

   

Financial Highlights

   

36

   

International Fund

   

37

   



International Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your immediate family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 12 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

1.41

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.30

%

   

3.00

%

   

3.65

%

   

0.74

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

2.46

%

   

2.55

%

   

1.10

%

   

4.30

%

   

4.45

%

   

1.54

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(1.06

)%

   

(0.40

)%

   

0.00

%

   

(2.60

)%

   

(3.40

)%

   

(0.39

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.40

%

   

2.15

%

   

1.10

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.05

%

   

1.15

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 15 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares do not exceed 1.40%, 2.15%, 1.15%, 1.70%, 1.05% and 1.15% until at least August 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, February 28, 2018, February 28, 2017 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



International Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

709

   

$

1,047

   

$

1,573

   

$

3,010

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

318

   

$

694

   

$

1,262

   

$

2,806

   

Class I

 

$

112

   

$

350

   

$

606

   

$

1,340

   

Class R

 

$

173

   

$

536

   

$

1,490

   

$

3,936

   

Class R6

 

$

107

   

$

701

   

$

1,673

   

$

4,151

   

Class Y

 

$

117

   

$

408

   

$

764

   

$

1,766

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

218

   

$

694

   

$

1,262

   

$

2,806

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



International Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of foreign companies. The Fund may invest in any type or class of security of companies of any size and from any country. It invests mainly in equity securities of established companies in developed countries outside the United States.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund:

n   Intends to invest at least 80% of its net assets in foreign equity securities. For purposes of this policy, "foreign equity securities" include securities of foreign-based companies listed on foreign exchanges, depositary receipts and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold permitted foreign equity securities.

n   May invest in preferred stocks and other securities with equity characteristics, such as convertible securities.

n   May invest a portion of its assets in the securities of companies located in countries with emerging markets.

In making investment decisions, the Adviser combines bottom-up research with top-down analysis. When deciding when to buy and sell individual securities, the Adviser may consider such factors as a security's price relative to its target price, its position relative to other investment opportunities, or whether to adjust the Fund's exposure to a given country. Securities are sold when they meet their price target objective, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or there has been a negative change in the outlook for the company.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

For the purpose of this investment strategy, "net assets" include any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Foreign securities (including depositary receipts) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   The risks related to investing in foreign securities are generally greater with respect to securities of companies that conduct their business activities in emerging markets or whose securities are traded principally in emerging markets. The risks of investing in emerging markets include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, more established companies.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.

n   An investment company in which the Fund invests (including ETFs) may not achieve its investment objective.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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International Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the MSCI AC World Index ex USA. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as the share class does not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   21.14% (quarter ended June 30, 2009)

Lowest   -21.73% (quarter ended September 30, 2011)


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International Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 
Life
of Class 1
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

-8.93

%

   

4.84

%

   

10.12

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-10.24

%

   

3.51

%

   

8.90

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

-3.93

%

   

3.95

%

   

8.30

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

-5.05

%

   

5.28

%

   

10.35

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

-3.19

%

   

6.37

%

   

11.49

%

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

-3.76

%

   

6.23

% 2

   

N/A

   

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

-3.22

%

   

7.96

% 2

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
MSCI AC World Index ex USA
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

-3.44

%

   

4.89

%

   

12.15

%

 

1 Inception date of Class A, Class C and Class I shares is November 25, 2008.

2 Inception dates of Class R and Class Y shares are March 1, 2013 and March 7, 2012, respectively

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser.

Portfolio Managers

Elie J. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.


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International Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


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Additional Fund Information

The International Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the International Fund

In making investment decisions, the Adviser combines bottom-up research with top-down analysis. Bottom-up research means the Adviser looks for investment opportunities in companies that have demonstrated above average growth, strong competitive positioning, have attractive prices relative to their potential growth rates and have demonstrated sound financial strength and management among other factors.

Top-down analysis means the Adviser also considers the potential outlook for various sectors and industries while looking for those that may benefit from changes in the overall business environment. This may lead the Adviser to favor certain companies in certain industries at different times, while still maintaining overall diversification across companies, industries and countries.

When deciding when to buy and sell individual securities, the Adviser may consider such factors as a security's price relative to its target price, its position relative to other investment opportunities, or whether to adjust the Fund's exposure to a given country.

Securities are sold when they meet their price target objective, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or there has been a negative change in the outlook for the company.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout this Prospectus, manages the Funds.

The value of the Fund's holdings could change at a time when you are not able to buy or sell Fund shares. This is because some foreign markets are open on days or at times when the Funds do not price their shares.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

Equity Securities of Companies Traded on Foreign Exchanges

Can include common stock and securities convertible into stock of non-U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

F   Forward Currency Contracts

Contracts that attempt to eliminate currency exposure between the time of a securities transaction and settlement of that transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell a country's currency at a specific price on a specific date, usually 30, 60, or 90 days in the future. In other words, the contract guarantees an exchange rate on a given date.

F   Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

Contracts involving the right or obligation to deliver or receive assets or money depending on the performance of one or more assets or an economic index. To reduce the effects of leverage, liquid assets equal to the contract commitment are set aside to cover the commitment. The Fund may invest in futures in an effort to hedge against market or currency risk, as a temporary substitute for buying or selling securities or for temporary cash management purposes. There is no assurance that any Fund will engage in any hedging transactions.

F   Derivative Instrument: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to or derived from another security, instrument or index.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Active trading risk

n    Active trading risk is the risk that, to the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions. While it is not an investment strategy to actively trade the Fund's portfolio, the Adviser may from time to time do so, generating portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Foreign investments risks

n    Foreign investments risk. Foreign investments (including depositary receipts) involve certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and practices prevalent in the U.S. Foreign securities markets may be subject to more or less governmental supervision than their U.S. counterparts.

n    Political risk. Foreign securities markets may be more volatile than their counterparts in the U.S. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, difficulties in enforcing contracts and economic and political disruptions. Foreign settlement procedures may also involve additional risks. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

n    Liquidity risk. Securities that trade less frequently or with lower trade volume can be more difficult or more costly to buy or sell than more liquid or active investments. Liquidity risk is a factor of the trading volume of a particular investment, as well as the size and liquidity of the entire local market. On the whole, foreign exchanges are smaller and less liquid than U.S. exchanges.

n    Currency risk. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect an investment. Adverse changes in exchange rates may erode or reverse any gains produced by investments denominated in foreign currencies and may widen any losses.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

n    Legal risk. Legal remedies for investors in foreign countries may be more limited than the legal remedies available in the U.S.

n    Emerging markets risk. All of the risks associated with investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in securities associated with emerging markets. Countries in these markets are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. The risks of investing in these markets also include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets. In addition, countries in emerging markets are more likely to experience instability in their markets due to social and political changes.

  Some of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

Small capitalization stock risk

n    Small capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its small size. Smaller companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a small, inexperienced management group. Stocks of these companies often trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of small companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Futures and options risks

n    Correlation risk is the risk that a hedge created using futures or options contracts (or any derivative, for that matter) does not, in fact, respond to economic or market conditions in the manner the portfolio manager expected. In such a case, the futures or options contract hedge may not generate gains sufficient to offset losses and may actually generate losses. There is no


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Risk Factors (continued)

assurance that any Fund will engage in any hedging transactions. Futures contracts and options can also be used as a substitute for the securities to which they relate. Correlation risk is the risk that the market value of the futures contracts or options does not correspond to the market value of the underlying securities.

n    Other risks of investing in futures and options involve the risk that a Fund will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid secondary market; the risk the counterparty is unwilling or unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative transaction could expose the Funds to the effects of leverage, which could increase the Fund's exposure to the market and magnify potential losses.

Strategic cash and cash equivalents risk

n   Holding cash or cash equivalents, even strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest is rapidly rising. This could compromise the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.80% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Elie J. Masri is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Mr. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2008.

The Portfolio Manager listed for the Fund is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The portfolio manager listed above is supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with international investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C and Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class R6 shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C and Class R shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 or more will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the Transfer Agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Funds who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

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Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at their discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals you indicate from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com.


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n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to sell shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on that same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

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Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, each Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of each Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A or Class R shares and, as applicable, for each of these Funds and for providing personal services to shareholders of each of these Funds. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of each of these Funds. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Class C shares do not convert into any other class of shares.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6 shares, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professionals or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professionals for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

In addition, any investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase or accelerate the Fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect the timing or amount of the Fund's distributions. If you invest in the Fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be reduced.

Ordinarily, the Fund described in this Prospectus declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the Transfer Agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by such Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of a Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at www.VictoryFunds.com.

n   In the event that the Fund's direct investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign withholding taxes, the Fund's yield on those securities would generally be decreased. The Fund may elect to pass through to its shareholders the ability to claim a credit or deduction for certain foreign taxes it has paid if, at the end of its year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets are stocks or securities of foreign corporations.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares ("market timing"). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Funds will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity;

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the Transfer Agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the Transfer Agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10013, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Funds.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.76

   

$

13.36

   

$

13.24

   

$

15.17

   

$

13.39

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.28

     

0.08

     

0.16

(a)

   

0.17

     

0.09

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.01

     

2.61

     

0.98

     

(1.07

)

   

2.09

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.29

     

2.69

     

1.14

     

(0.90

)

   

2.18

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.76

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.29

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.63

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(1.02

)

   

(1.03

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.42

   

$

15.76

   

$

13.36

   

$

13.24

   

$

15.17

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

1.88

%

   

20.47

%

   

9.59

%

   

(6.62

)%

   

16.65

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

90

   

$

943

   

$

392

   

$

2,380

   

$

1,546

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

1.19

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.29

%

   

1.45

%

   

0.66

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.46

%

   

2.88

%

   

3.41

%

   

1.90

%

   

2.69

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets (b)
   

(0.13

)%

   

(0.40

)%

   

(0.72

)%

   

0.95

%

   

(0.63

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

50

%

   

100

%

   

94

%

   

102

%

   

120

%

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares for the period.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.59

   

$

13.24

   

$

13.10

   

$

15.02

   

$

13.30

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.03

     

0.01

     

0.14

     

0.09

     

0.02

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.14

     

2.55

     

0.91

     

(1.09

)

   

2.04

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.17

     

2.56

     

1.05

     

(1.00

)

   

2.06

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(a)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.76

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.29

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.53

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.91

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.34

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.23

   

$

15.59

   

$

13.24

   

$

13.10

   

$

15.02

   
Total return (excludes contingent deferred
sales charge)
   

1.05

%

   

19.56

%

   

8.82

%

   

(7.34

)%

   

15.75

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

950

   

$

943

   

$

647

   

$

582

   

$

626

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

0.29

%

   

0.29

%

   

1.13

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.10

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.55

%

   

3.47

%

   

4.14

%

   

3.75

%

   

4.26

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b)

   

(0.10

)%

   

(1.03

)%

   

(0.86

)%

   

(0.96

)%

   

(2.01

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

50

%

   

100

%

   

94

%

   

102

%

   

120

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.92

   

$

13.50

   

$

13.36

   

$

15.28

   

$

13.42

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.19

     

0.30

     

0.25

     

0.15

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.12

     

2.57

     

0.89

     

(1.11

)

   

2.08

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.32

     

2.76

     

1.19

     

(0.86

)

   

2.23

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.76

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.29

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.66

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(1.05

)

   

(1.06

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.58

   

$

15.92

   

$

13.50

   

$

13.36

   

$

15.28

   
Total return (excludes sales charge, excludes
contingent deferred sales charge)
   

2.08

%

   

20.85

%

   

9.94

%

   

(6.36

)%

   

16.98

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

76,914

   

$

75,830

   

$

62,697

   

$

62,871

   

$

63,680

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.10

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.10

%

   

1.13

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.34

%

   

1.35

%

   

2.20

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.13

%

 

Portfolio turnover (a)

   

50

%

   

100

%

   

94

%

   

102

%

   

120

%

 

(a)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.72

   

$

13.89

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.13

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.12

     

1.70

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.23

     

1.83

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.59

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.36

   

$

15.72

   

Total return (b)

   

1.48

%

   

13.17

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

287

   

$

283

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.70

%

   

1.70

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.74

%

   

1.33

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.30

%

   

7.09

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(1.86

)%

   

(4.06

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

50

%

   

100

%

 

(a)  Class R Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued)

   

Class R6 Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.73

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

   

Net realized and unrealized losses on investments

   

(0.35

)

 

Total from investment activities

   

(0.14

)

 

Distributions:

 

Total distributions

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.59

   

Total return (b)

   

(0.95

)%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

383

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.05

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.93

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.45

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(1.48

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

50

%

 

(a)  Class R6 Shares commenced operations on March 4, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued)

 

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2012(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.77

   

$

13.38

   

$

12.95

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.16

     

0.21

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.11

     

2.56

     

0.22

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.32

     

2.72

     

0.43

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.23

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.10

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.65

)

   

(0.33

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.44

   

$

15.77

   

$

13.38

   

Total return (b)

   

2.11

%

   

20.78

%

   

3.32

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

984

   

$

964

   

$

1,034

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.29

%

   

1.20

%

   

2.52

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.54

%

   

2.73

%

   

2.12

%

 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.90

%

   

(0.38

)%

   

1.55

%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

50

%

   

100

%

   

94

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on March 7, 2012.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-IF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Effective February 20, 2015, the Victory International
Select Fund was closed to new investors. In addition,
it is anticipated that the Victory International Select
Fund will liquidate on April 24, 2015.

Prospectus

Victory International Select Fund

Class A  VISFX

Class C  VISKX

Class I  VISIX

Class R  VISRX

Class Y  VISYX

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The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

 

Fees and Expenses

   

1

 

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

 

Principal Risks

   

3

 

Investment Performance

   

4

 

Management of the Fund

   

5

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

 

Tax Information

   

6

 
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other
Financial Intermediaries
   

6

 

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

12

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

13

   

Share Price

   

14

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

15

   

How to Buy Shares

   

21

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

24

   

How to Sell Shares

   

26

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

28

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

29

   

Important Fund Policies

   

31

   

Other Service Providers

   

34

   

Financial Highlights

   

35

   

International Select Fund

   

36

   



International Select Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your immediate family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 12 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

1.29

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.28

%

   

2.99

%

   

0.72

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

2.34

%

   

2.80

%

   

1.08

%

   

4.29

%

   

1.52

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.94

)%

   

(0.65

)%

   

0.00

%

   

(2.60

)%

   

(0.37

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.40

%

   

2.15

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.15

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 15 of the Fund's Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares do not exceed 1.40%, 2.15%, 1.15%, 1.69% and 1.15% until at least August 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017, respectively. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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International Select Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

709

   

$

1,041

   

$

1,542

   

$

2,917

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

318

   

$

707

   

$

1,328

   

$

3,004

   

Class I

 

$

110

   

$

343

   

$

595

   

$

1,317

   

Class R

 

$

172

   

$

533

   

$

1,485

   

$

3,927

   

Class Y

 

$

117

   

$

406

   

$

757

   

$

1,748

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

218

   

$

707

   

$

1,328

   

$

3,004

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 63% of the average value of its portfolio.


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International Select Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in a select group of equity securities of foreign companies. The Fund may invest in any type or class of securities of companies of any size and from any country. It invests mainly in the securities of established companies in developed countries outside the United States.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund:

n   Intends to invest at least 80% of its net assets in foreign equity securities. For purposes of this policy, "foreign equity securities" include securities of foreign-based companies listed on foreign exchanges, depositary receipts and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold permitted foreign equity securities.

n   Will invest at least 50% of the Fund's net assets in securities that are represented in the MSCI AC World Index ex USA.

n   May invest up to 35% of the Fund's net assets in securities of companies located in emerging markets.

n   May invest in preferred stocks and other securities with equity characteristics, such as convertible securities.

In making investment decisions, the Adviser seeks companies that offer, in the Adviser's opinion, the greatest upside potential based on a 12 to 18 month investment horizon. The Fund's portfolio is built from a fundamental research, bottom-up approach emphasizing individual stock selection. Securities are sold when they meet their price target objectives, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or there has been a negative change in outlook for the company.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

For the purpose of this investment strategy, "net assets" include any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Foreign securities (including depositary receipts) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   The risks related to investing in foreign securities are generally greater with respect to securities of companies that conduct their business activities in emerging markets or whose securities are traded principally in emerging markets. The risks of investing in emerging markets include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   Smaller companies may lose market share or profits. Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, more established companies.

n   To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   An investment company in which the Fund invests (including ETFs) may not achieve its investment objective.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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International Select Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the MSCI AC World Index ex USA. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge.
If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   20.47% (quarter ended June 30, 2009)

Lowest   -23.73% (quarter ended September 30, 2011)


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International Select Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
  5 Years
(or Life
of Class)
 
Life
of Class 1
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

-6.58

%

   

5.50

%

   

10.38

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-7.79

%

   

4.15

%

   

9.06

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

-2.40

%

   

4.46

%

   

8.45

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

-2.54

%

   

5.94

%

   

10.62

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

-0.58

%

   

7.07

%

   

11.78

%

 

CLASS R

 

Before Taxes

   

-1.19

%

   

8.89

% 2

   

N/A

   

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

-0.67

%

   

9.72

% 2

   

N/A

   

INDEX

 
MSCI AC World Index ex USA
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

3.44

%

   

4.89

%

   

12.15

%

 

1 Inception date of Class A, Class C and Class I shares is November 25, 2008.

2 Inception dates of Class R and Class Y shares are March 1, 2013 and March 7, 2012, respectively.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser.

Portfolio Managers

Elie J. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2014.


5



International Select Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The International Select Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the International Select Fund

In making investment decisions, the Adviser will generally invest in approximately 35 to 70 companies that offer, in the Adviser's opinion, the greatest upside potential based on a 12 to 18 month investment horizon. The Adviser looks for companies that have demonstrated high or improving, sustainable returns on capital and long-term prospects for growth. For these individual companies, there is a focus on real cash flow on investment rather than published earnings.

The Fund's portfolio is built from fundamental research, bottom-up approach, emphasizing individual stock selection. Country, region and or industry allocation is a residual effect of this strategy. The Adviser applies a disciplined approach to risk management and portfolio construction. Stocks are sold when they meet their price target objectives, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or there has been a negative change in outlook for the company.

Securities are sold when they meet their price target objectives, a better investment opportunity has been identified, or there has been a negative change in outlook for the company.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout this Prospectus, manages the Funds.

The value of the Fund's holdings could change at a time when you are not able to buy or sell Fund shares. This is because some foreign markets are open on days or at times when the Funds do not price their shares.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

Equity Securities of Companies Traded on Foreign Exchanges

Can include common stock and securities convertible into stock of non-U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

F   Forward Currency Contracts

Contracts that attempt to eliminate currency exposure between the time of a securities transaction and settlement of that transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell a country's currency at a specific price on a specific date, usually 30, 60, or 90 days in the future. In other words, the contract guarantees an exchange rate on a given date.

F   Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

Contracts involving the right or obligation to deliver or receive assets or money depending on the performance of one or more assets or an economic index. To reduce the effects of leverage, liquid assets equal to the contract commitment are set aside to cover the commitment. The Fund may invest in futures in an effort to hedge against market or currency risk, as a temporary substitute for buying or selling securities or for temporary cash management purposes. There is no assurance that any Fund will engage in any hedging transactions.

F   Derivative Instrument: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to or derived from another security, instrument or index.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Active trading risk

n    Active trading risk is the risk that, to the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions. While it is not an investment strategy to actively trade the Fund's portfolio, the Adviser may from time to time do so, generating portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Foreign investments risks

n    Foreign investments risk. Foreign investments (including depositary receipts) involve certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and practices prevalent in the U.S. Foreign securities markets may be subject to more or less governmental supervision than their U.S. counterparts.

n    Political risk. Foreign securities markets may be more volatile than their counterparts in the U.S. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, difficulties in enforcing contracts and economic and political disruptions. Foreign settlement procedures may also involve additional risks. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

n    Liquidity risk. Securities that trade less frequently or with lower trade volume can be more difficult or more costly to buy or sell than more liquid or active investments. Liquidity risk is a factor of the trading volume of a particular investment, as well as the size and liquidity of the entire local market. On the whole, foreign exchanges are smaller and less liquid than U.S. exchanges.

n    Currency risk. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect an investment. Adverse changes in exchange rates may erode or reverse any gains produced by investments denominated in foreign currencies and may widen any losses.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

n    Legal risk. Legal remedies for investors in foreign countries may be more limited than the legal remedies available in the U.S.

n    Emerging markets risk. All of the risks associated with investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in securities associated with emerging markets. Countries in these markets are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. The risks of investing in these markets also include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets. In addition, countries in emerging markets are more likely to experience instability in their markets due to social and political changes.

Some of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

Mid capitalization stock risk

n    Mid capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its smaller size. Mid sized companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a less experienced management group. Stocks of these companies may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of mid sized companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Mid capitalization stocks could also underperform stocks of smaller companies.

Small capitalization stock risk

n    Small capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its small size. Smaller companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a small, inexperienced management group. Stocks of these companies often trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of small companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Futures and options risks

n   Correlation risk is the risk that a hedge created using futures or options contracts (or any derivative, for that matter) does not, in fact, respond to economic or market conditions in the manner the portfolio manager expected. In such a case, the futures or options contract hedge may not generate gains sufficient to offset losses and may actually generate losses. There is no


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Risk Factors (continued)

assurance that any Fund will engage in any hedging transactions. Futures contracts and options can also be used as a substitute for the securities to which they relate. Correlation risk is the risk that the market value of the futures contracts or options does not correspond to the market value of the underlying securities.

n    Other risks of investing in futures and options involve the risk that a Fund will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid secondary market; the risk the counterparty is unwilling or unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative transaction could expose the Funds to the effects of leverage, which could increase the Funds' exposure to the market and magnify potential losses.

Strategic cash and cash equivalents risk

n   Holding cash or cash equivalents, even strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest is rapidly rising. This could compromise the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I, Class R and Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you should inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Funds according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.80% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is included in the Fund's annual report for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Portfolio Management

Elie J. Masri is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Mr. Masri is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2008.

The Portfolio Manager listed for the Fund is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The portfolio manager listed above is supported by a team of equity research analysts who assist with international investment research.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its net asset value (NAV), each business day at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C and Class R shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R shares pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Higher annual expenses than all classes except Class C shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C and Class R shares.


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An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. Each Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a


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sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A Shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Fund.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases in of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the Distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Funds. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

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Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum initial investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the Transfer Agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of the Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R Shares

Class R shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

n   Fee-based investment products or accounts.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for their services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser and the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at their discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals you indicate from your bank account to invest in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com.

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares of more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of regular trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to sell shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call by the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on that same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   Each Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class R shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Under the Class R Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A or Class R shares and, as applicable, for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Class C shares do not convert into any other class of shares.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Funds. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, these types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professionals or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professionals for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

In addition, any investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase or accelerate the Fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect the timing or amount of the Fund's distributions. If you invest in the Fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be reduced.

Ordinarily, the Fund described in this Prospectus declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the reinvestment option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the Transfer Agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by such Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of a Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at www.VictoryFunds.com.

n   In the event that the Fund's direct investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign withholding taxes, the Fund's yield on those securities would generally be decreased. The Fund may elect to pass through to its shareholders the ability to claim a credit or deduction for certain foreign taxes it has paid if, at the end of its year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets are stocks or securities of foreign corporations.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Victory Funds must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares ("market timing"). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the Transfer Agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the Transfer Agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations. Advertising information may include the yield, tax-effective yield, and the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Yield and total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses, and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10013, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Funds.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL SELECT FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.34

   

$

13.01

   

$

12.75

   

$

14.83

   

$

13.15

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.13

     

0.14

     

0.22

     

0.15

     

0.10

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.50

     

2.44

     

1.05

     

(1.40

)

   

2.14

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.63

     

2.58

     

1.27

     

(1.25

)

   

2.24

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.61

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.80

)

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.82

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(1.01

)

   

(0.83

)

   

(0.56

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.15

   

$

15.34

   

$

13.01

   

$

12.75

   

$

14.83

   

Total return (excludes sales charge)

   

4.22

%

   

20.13

%

   

11.11

%

   

(9.12

)%

   

17.58

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

628

   

$

763

   

$

585

   

$

535

   

$

523

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.82

%

   

0.90

%

   

1.82

%

   

1.17

%

   

0.73

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (a)

   

2.34

%

   

2.96

%

   

3.57

%

   

3.05

%

   

3.98

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (a)

   

(0.12

)%

   

(0.66

)%

   

(0.35

)%

   

(0.48

)%

   

(1.85

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (b)

   

63

%

   

128

%

   

99

%

   

127

%

   

130

%

 

(a)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL SELECT
FUND
(continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.13

   

$

12.85

   

$

12.59

   

$

14.69

   

$

13.06

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.01

     

(0.01

)

   

0.12

     

0.06

     

(a)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.50

     

2.46

     

1.05

     

(1.41

)

   

2.12

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.51

     

2.45

     

1.17

     

(1.35

)

   

2.12

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.11

)

   

     

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.61

)

   

(0.09

)

   

0.80

     

(0.75

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.73

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.91

)

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.91

   

$

15.13

   

$

12.85

   

$

12.59

   

$

14.69

   
Total return (excludes contingent
deferred sales charge)
   

3.42

%

   

19.24

%

   

10.32

%

   

(9.83

)%

   

16.68

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

854

   

$

1,001

   

$

635

   

$

575

   

$

638

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

   

2.15

%

 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets
   

0.07

%

   

0.14

%

   

1.07

%

   

0.42

%

   

(0.01

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (b)

   

2.80

%

   

3.35

%

   

4.14

%

   

3.72

%

   

4.17

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b)

   

(0.58

)%

   

(1.06

)%

   

(0.92

)%

   

(1.15

)%

   

(2.03

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (c)

   

63

%

   

128

%

   

99

%

   

127

%

   

130

%

 

(a)  Less than $0.01 per share.

(b)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL SELECT
FUND
(continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2012
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2011
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2010
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.50

   

$

13.14

   

$

12.88

   

$

14.96

   

$

13.18

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.17

     

0.26

     

0.22

     

0.13

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

0.51

     

2.49

     

1.05

     

(1.44

)

   

2.16

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.68

     

2.66

     

1.31

     

(1.22

)

   

2.29

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.61

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.80

)

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Total distributions

   

(1.86

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(1.05

)

   

(0.86

)

   

(0.51

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.32

   

$

15.50

   

$

13.14

   

$

12.88

   

$

14.96

   

Total return

   

4.55

%

   

20.60

%

   

11.43

%

   

(8.85

)%

   

17.91

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

78,327

   

$

75,921

   

$

62,394

   

$

61,459

   

$

63,470

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   

1.08

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.06

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.11

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.10

%

   

1.20

%

   

2.14

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.03

%

 

Portfolio turnover (a)

   

63

%

   

128

%

   

99

%

   

127

%

   

130

%

 

(a)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL SELECT
FUND
(continued)

   

Class R Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2013(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.30

   

$

13.47

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.08

     

0.10

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.51

     

1.73

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.59

     

1.83

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.19

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.61

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.80

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.09

   

$

15.30

   

Total return (b)

   

3.98

%

   

13.59

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

295

   

$

284

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.69

%

   

1.69

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.50

%

   

1.03

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.29

%

   

7.06

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(2.11

)%

   

(4.34

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

63

%

   

128

%

 

(a)  Class R Shares commenced operations on March 1, 2013.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

INTERNATIONAL SELECT
FUND
(continued)

   

Class Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2014
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2013
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2012(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.36

   

$

13.03

   

$

12.52

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.15

     

0.20

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.51

     

2.47

     

0.31

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.67

     

2.62

     

0.51

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.20

)

   

   

Net realized gains from investments

   

(1.61

)

   

(0.09

)

   

   

Total distributions

   

(1.85

)

   

(0.29

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.18

   

$

15.36

   

$

13.03

   

Total return (b)

   

4.51

%

   

20.48

%

   

4.07

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

1,012

   

$

969

   

$

1,041

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

1.04

%

   

1.04

%

   

2.45

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

1.52

%

   

2.70

%

   

2.08

%

 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c) (d)

   

0.67

%

   

(0.51

)%

   

1.52

%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

63

%

   

128

%

   

99

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares commenced operations on March 7, 2012.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-ISF-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Select Fund

Class A   VFSAX

Class I   VSIFX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com

800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

   

1

   

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategies

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

    5    

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

    6    

Tax Information

    6    

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

    6    

Additional Fund Information

    7    

Investments

    8    

Risk Factors

    9    

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

    18    

How to Exchange Shares

    22    

How to Sell Shares

    24    

Distribution and Service Plan

    26    

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

    27    

Important Fund Policies

    29    

Other Service Providers

    32    

Financial Highlights

    33    



Select Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class I

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
  5.75

%

  NONE
 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
  NONE 1
  NONE
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

6.51

%

   

3.93

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

7.41

%

   

4.58

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(6.26

)%

   

(3.68

)%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 2

   

1.15

%

   

0.90

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14.

2 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A and Class I shares do not exceed 1.15% and 0.90%, respectively, until at least February 28, 2019. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Select Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following Example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

Class A

 

$

685

   

$

919

   

$

1,846

   

$

5,577

   

Class I

 

$

92

   

$

287

   

$

930

   

$

3,659

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 67% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Select Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of established large cap U.S. companies and foreign issuers that are traded on U.S. exchanges (including ADRs). The Fund will hold approximately 20-30 stocks. The Adviser may consider cash flow, book value, dividend yield, growth potential, quality of management, adequacy of revenues, earnings capitalization, relation to historical earnings, the value of the issuer's underlying assets, and expected future relative earnings growth. The Adviser will pursue investments that provide above average dividend yield or potential for appreciation. At times, the Fund may hold up to 25% of the Fund in cash or cash equivalents.

The Fund invests in both growth and value securities.

n   Growth securities are stocks of companies that the Adviser believes will experience earnings growth; and

n   Value securities are stocks that the Adviser believes are intrinsically worth more than their market value.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund is non-diversified. As such, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in a smaller number of issuers. This could make the Fund more susceptible to economic or credit risks than a diversified fund.

The prices of securities held by the Fund may not appreciate in line with the Fund's objective or may decline in value if any of the following occurs:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Holding cash or cash equivalents, even strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest in is rapidly rising.

n   Growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks, and they may fall out of favor if the companies' earnings growth does not meet expectations.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n   The portfolio manager does not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   Foreign securities could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Select Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the S&P 500 Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

Calendar Year Returns for Class A Shares

(Results do not include a sales charge. If one were included, results would be lower.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   4.61% (quarter ended June 30, 2014)

Lowest   0.60% (quarter ended March 31, 2014)


4



Select Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
  1 Year
(or Life
of Class) 1
 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

3.79

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

2.97

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

2.44

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

10.35

%

 

S&P 500 Index

   

13.69

%

 

1 Inception date of Class A and Class I shares is January 2, 2014.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Diversified Equity Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Lawrence G. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.

Paul D. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.

Carolyn M. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.

Martin L. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.

Thomas J. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2013.


5



Select Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Such tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from those arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Select Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Select Fund

The Adviser seeks to invest in both growth and value securities.

n   Growth stocks are stocks of companies that the Adviser believes will experience earnings growth; and

n   Value stocks are stocks that the Adviser believes are intrinsically worth more than their market value.

In making investment decisions, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of approximately 20 — 30 companies and may consider cash flow, book value, dividend yield, growth potential, quality of management, adequacy of revenues, earnings, capitalization, relation to historical earnings, the value of the issuer's underlying assets, and expected future relative earnings growth. The Adviser will pursue investments that provide above average dividend yield or potential for appreciation. At times, the Fund may hold up to 25% of the Fund in cash or cash equivalents (including through money market funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs) when the Adviser is unable to find suitable investments that fit the Fund's strategy.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout the Prospectus, manages the Fund.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stocks of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts and exchange traded funds, if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

Non-Diversification risk

n   A non-diversified fund may invest more of its assets in fewer companies than if it were a diversified fund. Because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund's performance, it may be more susceptible to a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified fund.

Strategic cash and cash equivalents risk

n   Holding cash or cash equivalents, even strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest is rapidly rising. This could compromise the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Growth securities risk

n    Growth securities risk is the risk that growth securities might be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Growth securities may be more volatile than other stocks, causing greater fluctuations in value. A growth approach could also be impacted if the company does not realize its anticipated potential or if there is a shift in the market to favor other types of securities.

Value securities risk

n    Value securities risk is the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized by the market or its price may decline. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market.

ADRs, GDRs and U.S.-traded foreign investments risks

n    Political and economic risks , along with other factors, could adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments in foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges, ADRs and GDRs.

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

n    Foreign securities risk. Investing in foreign companies, including through ADRs and GDRs, involves certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

Certain of these risks may also apply to some extent to U.S. investments that are denominated in foreign currencies and investments in U.S. companies that have significant foreign operations.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Investment companies risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in a Fund is not a complete investment program.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A or Class I shares of the Fund. Class I shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account directly with us, how to access information on your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other accounts or purchases that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


11



Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is organized as a New York corporation and is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for institutional and intermediary clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Diversified Equity Mangement is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Select Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.65% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's most recent considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is available in the Fund's semi-annual report for the period ended April 30, 2014.

Portfolio Management

Lawrence G. Babin, Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Select Fund.

Mr. Babin is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1982. Mr. Babin is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Danes is a Co-Chief Investment Officer (Diversified Equity) with the Adviser, and has been associated with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1987. Mr. Danes is a CFA charterholder.

Ms. Rains is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1998. Ms. Rains is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Shagrin is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1999.

Mr. Uutala is a Portfolio Manager/Analyst with the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2005. Mr. Uutala is a CFA charterholder.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


12



Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV

is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Higher annual expenses than Class I shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A and Class I shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding Fund shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your added investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of the Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding Victory Funds sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge (for Class A shares) in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of a Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on Mutual Funds, then Account Applications & Forms. The completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator,


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals of the amount you indicate ($250 or more) from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Keep these addresses handy
for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below.

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Funds' other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if it is received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal will be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plan

Distribution Plan

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A shares. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares of the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries, and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Distribution Related Payments

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends quarterly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another of the Victory Funds. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in a Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee;

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price, to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for the period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

SELECT FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.05

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.61

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.66

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.04

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.04

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.62

   

Total return (excludes sales charge) (b)

   

6.65

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

145

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.15

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.62

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

7.41

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(5.64

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

67

%

 

(a)  Class A commenced operations on January 2, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

SELECT FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.62

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.69

   

Distributions:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.07

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.07

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.62

   

Total return (b)

   

6.90

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

2,860

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

0.90

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c)

   

0.87

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.58

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(2.81

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

67

%

 

(a)  Class I commenced operations on January 2, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains a more detailed legal description of the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. This means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-SEL-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory Expedition Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

Class A   VAEMX

Class C   VCEMX

Class I   VIEMX

Class Y   VYEMX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com
800-539-FUND

(800-539-3863)




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

   

1

   

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

4

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

5

   

Tax Information

   

5

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

5

   

Additional Fund Information

   

6

   

Investments

   

7

   

Risk Factors

   

8

   

Investing with Victory

   

10

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

11

   

Composite Information

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

28

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   



Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term appreciation of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 10 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase , Exchange and Redemption Information on page 42 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 1

     

1.00

% 2

   

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

35.94

%

   

34.94

%

   

3.05

%

   

4.71

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

37.44

%

   

37.19

%

   

4.30

%

   

5.96

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(35.64

)%

   

(34.64

)%

   

(2.80

)%

   

(4.41

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.80

%

   

2.55

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.55

%

 

1 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Prospectus.

2 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares do not exceed 1.80%, 2.55%, 1.50% and 1.55%, respectively, until at least March 31, 2017. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

747

   

$

4,074

   

$

7,638

   

$

10,210

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

358

   

$

3,798

   

$

7,525

   

$

10,242

   

Class I

 

$

153

   

$

773

   

$

1,707

   

$

4,100

   

Class Y

 

$

158

   

$

956

   

$

2,207

   

$

5,232

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

258

   

$

3,798

   

$

7,525

   

$

10,242

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 87% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock and securities immediately convertible into common stock) of small capitalization companies primarily associated with emerging market countries. The Fund's investments may include equity securities of small cap companies associated with frontier markets (emerging market countries in an earlier stage of development).

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap companies, which are those companies whose market capitalization, at the time of purchase, falls within the market capitalization range of the companies included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Small Cap Index.

The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance. For purposes of this policy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

In choosing investments, the Adviser utilizes a "bottom-up" approach to identify companies that it believes have long-term growth prospects, have proven franchises, have sustainable margins and are financially strong. The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

The Adviser may from time to time generate portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   Foreign securities, including American and Global Depositary Receipts (ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   The risks related to investing in foreign securities are generally greater with respect to securities of companies that conduct their business activities in emerging markets or whose securities are traded principally in emerging markets. The risks of investing in emerging markets include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets. These risks may apply to an even greater extent to securities of companies associated with frontier markets.

n   Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, more established companies.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategies effectively.

n   To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


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Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

No performance information is presented since the Fund has not yet had a full calendar year of performance. Performance data for the Fund will be available online at www.VictoryFunds.com or by calling 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863). A fund's performance is not necessarily an indication of how that fund will perform in the future.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Expedition Investment Partners investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Margaret Lindsay is a Chief Investment Officer (Non-U.S. Small Cap Equity) of the Adviser, and has been the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund since its inception in 2014.

Tiffany Kuo is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since its inception in 2014.

Joshua Lindland is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since its inception in 2014.


4



Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


5




Additional Fund Information

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we will refer to as the "Adviser" throughout the Prospectus, manages the Fund.

The Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

The Adviser purchases equity securities of small cap companies primarily associated with emerging market countries, which may include equity securities of small cap companies associated with frontier markets (emerging market countries in an earlier stage of development).

The Adviser considers a company to be associated with an emerging or frontier market country if (1) the company is organized, or its securities principally trade, in an emerging or frontier market, or (2) the company's securities trade on a developed market exchange, and at least 50% of its revenues or profits or assets are derived from or located in an emerging or frontier market.

In making investment decisions for the Fund, the Adviser will invest the Fund's assets in stocks of companies that it believes are positioned in industries likely to experience structural growth, provide industry leading proprietary products and services and are financially strong.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.


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Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy.

Equity Securities of Companies Traded on Foreign Exchanges

Can include common stock and securities convertible into stock of non-U.S. corporations.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategy. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Participation Notes

The Fund may buy participation notes from a bank or broker-dealer ("issuer") that entitle the Fund to a return measured by the change in value of an identified underlying security or basket of securities (collectively, the "underlying security"). Participation notes are typically used when a direct investment in the underlying security is restricted due to country-specific regulations.

F   Forward Currency Contracts

Contracts that attempt to eliminate currency exposure between the time of a securities transaction and settlement of that transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell a country's currency at a specific price on a specific date, usually 30, 60, or 90 days in the future. In other words, the contract guarantees an exchange rate on a given date.

F   Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

Contracts involving the right or obligation to deliver or receive assets or money depending on the performance of one or more assets or an economic index. To reduce the effects of leverage, liquid assets equal to the contract commitment are set aside to cover the commitment. The Fund may invest in futures in an effort to hedge against market or currency risk, as a temporary substitute for buying or selling securities or for temporary cash management purposes. There is no assurance that the Fund will engage in any hedging transactions.

Investment Companies

A Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

F   Derivative Instrument: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to or derived from another security, instrument or index.


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Risk Factors

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Foreign investments risks

n    Foreign investments risk. Foreign investments involve certain special risks. For example, compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and practices prevalent in the U.S. Foreign securities markets may be subject to more or less governmental supervision than their U.S. counterparts.

n    Emerging markets risk. All of the risks associated with investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in emerging markets securities. Countries in emerging markets are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. In addition, countries in emerging markets are more likely to experience instability in their markets due to social and political changes.

n    Political risk. Foreign securities markets may be more volatile than their counterparts in the U.S. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Foreign settlement procedures may also involve additional risks. These factors can make foreign investments more volatile than U.S. investments.

n    Liquidity risk. Securities that trade less frequently or with lower trade volume can be more difficult or more costly to buy or sell than more liquid or active investments. Liquidity risk is a factor of the trading volume of a particular investment, as well as the size and liquidity of the entire local market. On the whole, foreign exchanges are smaller and less liquid than U.S. exchanges.

n    Currency risk. Fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect an investment. Adverse changes in exchange rates may erode or reverse any gains produced by investments denominated in foreign currencies and may widen any losses.


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n    Legal risk. Legal remedies for investors in foreign countries may be more limited than the legal remedies available in the U.S.

Small capitalization stock risk

n    Small capitalization risk is the risk that a company will be adversely affected or fail as a result of its small size. Smaller companies are more likely than larger companies to have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, or to depend on a small, inexperienced management group. Stocks of these companies often trade less frequently and in limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of larger companies. Stocks of small companies may, therefore, be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Participation note risk

n   Investing in participation notes involves the same risks associated with a direct investment in the shares of the companies the notes seek to replicate. However, the performance results of participation notes will not replicate exactly the performance of the issuers or markets that the notes seek to replicate due to transaction costs and other expenses. In addition, participation notes are subject to counterparty risks. Participation notes may be considered illiquid.

Derivatives risk

n   Derivatives, such as futures contracts and options on futures contracts, are subject to the risk that small price movements can result in substantial gains or losses. Derivatives also entail exposure to counterparty risk, the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the relevant securities, assets, currencies or indices. The Fund "covers" its exposure to certain derivative contracts by segregating or designating liquid assets on its records sufficient to satisfy current payment obligations, which may expose the Fund to the market through both the underlying assets subject to the contract and the assets used as cover. The use of derivatives may cause the Fund to incur losses greater than those that would have occurred had derivatives not been used. There can be no assurance that the Fund will use derivatives to hedge any particular position or risk, nor can there be any assurance that a derivative hedge, if employed, will be successful.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I and Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account directly with us, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-539-FUND. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Expedition Investment Partners is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser was paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the most recent Board's considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement is available in the Fund's semi-annual report for the period ended April 30, 2014.

Portfolio Management

Margaret Lindsay is the Lead Portfolio Manager, and Tiffany Kuo and Joshua Lindland are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund.

Ms. Lindsay is a Chief Investment Officer (Non-U.S. Small Cap Equity) of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2006.

Ms. Kuo is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2006. Ms. Kuo is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Lindland is a Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2006. Mr. Lindland is a CFA charterholder.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Composite Information

Prior Performance of Composite of Substantially Similarly Managed Accounts

The table that follows is a composite of substantially similar accounts managed and advised by the portfolio management team of the Fund and is designed to show you how those accounts performed over various periods in the past. You should not consider the performance of the composite as an indication of the future performance of the Fund.

The Fund has substantially the same investment objective, policies and strategies as the accounts in the composite. The composite consists of all three accounts managed in the emerging markets small cap equity style by the Fund's portfolio managers at any time during the periods shown.

Some of the accounts contained in the composite are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, therefore, are not subject to requirements such as, among other things, limitations on concentration of investments, diversification of investments, limits on liquidity and restrictions on issuing "senior securities," borrowing and lending, and transactions with affiliates of the Adviser. Some of the accounts in the composite may be subject to investment restrictions required by the account holder that differ from those to which the Fund is subject.

While the Fund is managed in a substantially similar manner to the accounts in the composite, investors should be aware that the Fund is not the same as the composite and may not have the same performance as the composite. Different performance results are likely due to differences in cash flows into and out of the Fund, different fees and expenses and differences in investment restrictions.

The performance figures shown for the composite reflect the deduction of the highest historical fees and expenses paid by the accounts included in the composite and not those paid by the Fund. Performance figures would have been lower to the extent they were subject to the Fund's higher fees and expenses. The results shown below reflect the reinvestment of dividends and distributions, and are calculated in a similar manner to that which will be used by the Fund to calculate its own performance.

The following table shows rates of return of the composite for the periods indicated, as well as a comparison with the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index (net dividends), the Fund's benchmark. The returns of the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index (net dividends) assume all dividends and distributions have been reinvested and reflect no deduction for fees or expenses. All returns below are stated before the imposition of taxes.

After-tax returns would be lower than those shown.

Annualized Compounded Rates of Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2014

   

1 Year

 

5 Years

  Since
Inception 2
 

Composite

   

7.10

%

   

9.55

%

   

7.04

%

 
MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index
(net dividends) 1
   

1.01

%

   

2.93

%

   

4.39

%

 

1 Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index that tracks small cap stock performance across 21 Emerging Markets countries. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 The inception date of the Composite is 7/1/2008.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-539-3863 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class I shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases in the Victory Funds and take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate the sales charges.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts.

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. If the distributor pays a concession to the dealer of record, a CDSC of 0.75% will be charged to the shareholder if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. There will be no CDSC on reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Fund or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 and above will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of a Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-539-3863. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, to the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase. There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

If your account falls below the minimum investment amount, we may ask you to reestablish the minimum investment. If you do not do so within 60 days, we may close your account and send you the value of your account.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator,


19



How to Buy Shares (continued)

and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

There is no minimum investment required to open an account or for additional investments in Victory Simple IRAs.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-539-3863 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
c/o Citi TA Operations
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
PHONE: 800-539-3863
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-539-3863 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Funds' other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-539-FUND or by visiting VictoryFunds.com


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if it is received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-539-FUND. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares and Class C shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-539-FUND.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

n   In the event that a Fund's direct investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign withholding taxes, the Fund's yield on those securities would generally be decreased. A Fund may elect to pass through to its shareholders the ability to claim a credit or deduction for certain foreign taxes it has paid if, at the end of its year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets are stocks or securities of foreign corporations.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price , to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (October 31st and April 30th, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (January 31st and July 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863), and they will be delivered promptly.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10013, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator, transfer agent, sub-fund accountant and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. On or about April 30, 2015, SunGard Investor Services LLC will assume the role of the transfer agent for the Fund. SunGard Investor Services LLC will be located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

As of October 31, 2014, the information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-539-FUND and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND

   

Class A Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.36

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.35

   

Distributions:

 

Total distributions

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.35

   

Total return (excludes sales charge) (b)

   

3.50

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

48

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.80

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c)

   

(0.13

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

37.44

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(35.78

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

87

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares commenced operations on April 1, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND (continued)

   

Class C Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.83

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.52

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.48

   

Distributions:

 

Total distributions

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.31

   

Total return (excludes contingent deferred sales charge) (b)

   

4.88

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

53

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

2.55

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c)

   

(0.68

)%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

37.19

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(35.34

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

87

%

 

(a)  Class C Shares commenced operations on April 11, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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Financial Highlights

EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND (continued)

   

Class I Shares

 
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2014(a)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.00

   

Investment activities:

 

Net investment loss

   

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments

   

0.36

   

Total from investment activities

   

0.37

   

Distributions:

 

Total distributions

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.37

   

Total return (b)

   

3.70

%

 

Ratios/supplemental data:

 

Net assets at end of period (000)

 

$

4,861

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c)

   

1.50

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c)

   

0.09

%

 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (c) (d)

   

4.30

%

 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (c) (d)

   

(2.72

)%

 

Portfolio turnover (e)

   

87

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on April 1, 2014.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  During the period, certain fees were reduced and/or reimbursed. If such fee reductions and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

(e)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.


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P.O. Box 182593

Columbus, OH 43218-2593

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-539- FUND
(800-539-3863).
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, OH 43218-2593
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-EMSC-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Munder Total Return Bond Fund

Class A  MUCAX

Class C  MUCCX

Class R6  MUCRX

Class Y  MUCYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com

800-438-5789




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

    1    

Fees and Expenses

    1    

Principal Investment Strategy

    3    

Principal Risks

    3    

Investment Performance

    5    

Management of the Fund

    6    

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

    7    

Tax Information

    7    

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

    7    

Additional Fund Information

    8    

Investments

    9    

Risk Factors

    11    

Investing with Victory

    14    

Organization and Management of the Fund

    15    

Share Price

    16    

Choosing a Share Class

    17    

How to Buy Shares

    22    

How to Exchange Shares

    26    

How to Sell Shares

    28    

Distribution and Service Plans

    30    

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

    31    

Important Fund Policies

    33    

Other Service Providers

    36    

Financial Highlights

    37    

Munder Total Return Bond Fund

    38    



Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income. Its secondary objective is capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 38 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class R6 1

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (load)
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

2.00

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 2

     

1.00

% 3

   

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.41

%

   

0.58

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.23

%

 

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 4

   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.04

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   

1.10

%

   

2.02

%

   

1.77

%

   

0.67

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.21

)%

   

(0.38

)%

   

(1.15

)%

   

(0.03

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 5
   

0.89

%

   

1.64

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.64

%

 

1 Expenses for Class R6 shares are estimated for the current fiscal year because Class R6 shares are new as of the date of this prospectus.

2 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 17 of the Fund's Prospectus.

3 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

4 Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are fees and expenses of investment companies in which the Fund invests which are indirectly incurred by the Fund.

5 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses of Class A, C and Y shares of the Fund (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) do not exceed the total net annual operating expenses of, respectively, Class A, C and Y shares of the Fund's predecessor, a series of the Munder Series Trust that was managed by Munder Capital Management ("MST Munder Bond Fund") as of June 30, 2014. This agreement will remain in place for two years after the reorganization of the MST Munder Bond Fund into the Fund (through October 31, 2016). As a result of this agreement, during that two year period, total annual operating expenses of the Fund's Class A, C and Y shares will not exceed 0.85%, 1.60% and 0.60%, respectively. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 shares does not exceed 0.58% until at least October 31, 2018. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


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Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

289

   

$

501

   

$

753

   

$

1,475

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

267

   

$

558

   

$

1,016

   

$

2,285

   

Class R6

 

$

63

   

$

199

   

$

614

   

$

1,777

   

Class Y

 

$

65

   

$

208

   

$

367

   

$

829

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

167

   

$

558

   

$

1,016

   

$

2,285

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate MST Munder Bond Fund, predecessor to the Fund, was 262% of the average value of its portfolio.


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Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Adviser pursues the Fund's investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in a broad range of bonds. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance.

The Adviser uses bond market sector allocation, yield curve positioning, and comprehensive credit analysis to select securities for the Fund. Under normal market conditions, the average duration of the Fund's portfolio is expected to be between 3 and 7 years.

Bonds, also known as fixed income securities, in which the Fund may invest include without limitation: U.S. government securities, including securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government; long- and short-term corporate debt obligations; mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS); asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations (CDOs); and U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of foreign governments, corporations and banks (i.e., Yankee Bonds).

The bonds in which the Fund will invest will generally be rated investment grade or better, or if unrated, of comparable quality. However, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade or in comparable unrated securities. Lower quality or below-investment-grade debt securities are sometimes referred to as "junk bonds."

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, to-be-announced (TBA), delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short-term trading of portfolio securities. There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures. The Fund may also utilize dollar roll transactions to obtain market exposure to certain types of securities, particularly mortgage-backed securities. The Adviser may enter into futures and/or credit default swap contracts. The Adviser will invest in investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

Although the Fund will primarily be invested in domestic securities, up to 25% of the Fund's assets may be invested in foreign securities.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The market values of the securities acquired by the Fund may decline.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategy effectively.

n   Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase. The longer the Fund's duration, the more sensitive the Fund will be to changes in interest rates. For example, the price of a fixed income fund with a duration of five years would be expected to fall approximately 5% if interest rates rose by 1%.

n   A debt issuer's credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default. This risk is greater for any investment in below-investment-grade securities.

n   The Fund may reinvest at lower interest rates amounts that the Fund receives as interest, sale proceeds or amounts received as a result of prepayment of asset-backed or mortgage-related securities.

n   The average life of a asset-backed or mortgage-related security is shortened or lengthened.

n   The market value of the security issued on a when-issued, to-be-announced or delayed-delivery basis may change before the delivery date, which may adversely impact the Fund's NAV. There is also the risk that a party fails to deliver the security on time or at all.

n   The Fund takes the risk that the market price of the mortgage-backed securities in a mortgage dollar roll transaction may drop below their future purchase price. In addition, investment in mortgage dollar rolls may significantly increase the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. To the extent the Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions.


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Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Risks (continued)

n   Foreign securities could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   Derivative instruments, including futures and credit default swap contracts, may not perfectly replicate direct investment in the security. Derivatives also entail exposure to counterparty credit risk, the risk of mispricing or improper valuation, and the risk that small price movements can result in substantial gains or losses.

n   An investment company (including an ETF) in which the Fund invests does not achieve its investment objective.

n   Investments in below-investment-grade debt securities ("junk bonds") may be less liquid and are subject to a greater risk of loss than investment-grade securities. Such securities may experience greater price volatility and higher default rates during periods of adverse market conditions.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment by investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


4



Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The performance figures for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares reflect the historical performance of, respectively, the Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the MST Munder Bond Fund, a series of Munder Series Trust (the predecessor to the Fund managed by Munder Capital Management). The Fund's performance has not been restated to reflect any differences in the expenses of the MST Munder Bond Fund. The MST Munder Bond Fund commenced operations, and the Class Y shares were first offered on December 1, 1991. Class A shares were first offered on December 9, 1992 and Class C shares were first offered on March 25, 1996. Past performance information is not presented for class R6 shares as the share class does not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class Y Shares

(The annual return in the bar chart is for the MST Munder Bond Fund's least expensive class of shares, Class Y shares. Due to differing sales charges and expenses, the performance of classes not shown in the bar chart will differ.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   6.22% (quarter ended September 30, 2009)

Lowest   -2.51% (quarter ended June 30, 2013)


5



Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year
 

5 Years
 

10 Years
 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

4.92

%

   

5.35

%

   

4.74

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

3.39

%

   

3.83

%

   

3.11

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

2.78

%

   

3.52

%

   

3.03

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

0.47

%

   

4.23

%

   

4.06

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

2.88

%

   

4.31

%

   

3.70

%

 

INDEX

 
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
   

5.97

%

   

4.45

%

   

4.71

%

 

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser.

Portfolio Managers

Edward D. Goard is a Managing Director and a Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2009.

Richard A. Consul is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2012.

S. Brad Fush is a Director — Fixed Income Credit Research of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2012.

James R. Kelts is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2012.

Gregory D. Oviatt is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2012.


6



Munder Total Return Bond Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Taxes may be imposed on withdrawals from tax-deferred arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


7




Additional Fund Information

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the Adviser throughout this Prospectus, manages the Fund.

The Munder Total Return Bond Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Munder Total Return Bond Fund

The Adviser pursues the Fund's investment objective by investing in a broad range of bonds. The Adviser uses bond market sector allocation, yield curve positioning, and comprehensive credit analysis to select securities for the Fund.

The bonds in which the Fund will invest will generally be rated investment grade or better, or if unrated, of comparable quality. However, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade (i.e., "junk" bonds) or in comparable unrated securities.

The Fund may engage in short-term trading of portfolio securities.

There is no limitation on the maturity of any specific security the Fund may purchase, and the Fund may sell any security before it matures.

If you would like to receive additional copies of any materials, please call
the Victory Funds at 800-438-5789 or please visit VictoryFunds.com.


8



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

F   U.S. Government Securities

Notes and bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some are direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury; others are obligations only of the U.S. agency or instrumentality. There is no guarantee that the U.S. government will provide support to U.S. agencies or instrumentalities if they are unable to meet their obligations.

F   U.S. Government Instrumentalities

Securities issued by U.S. government instrumentalities such as: the Student Loan Marketing Association ("SLMA" or Sallie Mae), The Federal Farm Credit Bank ("FFCB"), and Federal Home Loan Banks. Certain instrumentalities are "wholly-owned Government corporations," such as the Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA").

Corporate Debt Obligations

Debt instruments issued by corporations. They may be secured or unsecured.

Convertible or Exchangeable Corporate Debt Obligations

Debt instruments that may be exchanged or converted to other securities.

Mortgage-Backed Securities

Instruments secured by a mortgage or pools of mortgages.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls

Repurchase transactions in which the Fund may agree to sell a mortgage-backed security for settlement on one date and buy back the same security for settlement on a later date at a lower price.

When-Issued, To-Be-Announced ("TBA") and Delayed-Delivery Securities

Securities that are purchased or sold for delivery at a later time. In a TBA transaction, a seller generally agrees to deliver a mortgage-backed security meeting certain criteria at a future date.

Zero Coupon Bonds

Debt instruments that are purchased at a discount from face value. The bond's face value is received at maturity, with no interest payments before then.

International Bonds

Debt instruments issued by non-domestic issuers and traded in U.S. dollars including Yankee Bonds and Eurodollar Bonds.

Asset Backed Securities

Debt securities backed by loans or accounts receivable originated by banks, credit card companies, student loan issuers, or other providers of credit. These securities may be enhanced by a bank letter of credit or by insurance coverage provided by a third party.

F   Obligations of entities such as the GNMA are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Others, such as the FNMA, SLMA, FHLB, FHLMC, FMAC and TVA are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. FFCB is supported only by the credit of the federal instrumentality. See the SAI for more information about investments in obligations of U.S. government instrumentalities and wholly-owned government corporations.


9



Investments (continued)

Derivatives

Derivative instruments are financial contracts whose value is based on an underlying security or asset, a currency exchange rate, an interest rate or a market index. Many types of instruments representing a wide range of potential risks and rewards are derivatives, including credit default swap contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, options, and forward currency exchange contracts. The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivatives for hedging (attempting to reduce risk by offsetting one investment position with another), for cash management (attempting to remain fully invested while maintaining liquidity), for managing certain risks (such as yield curve exposure, interest rate risk or credit risk), to generate income, to gain exposure to an investment in a manner other than investing in the asset directly or for any other permissible purpose. Hedging may relate to a specific investment, a group of investments, or a Fund's portfolio as a whole. Currently, some swaps may be negotiated bilaterally and others may be subject to mandatory clearing and exchange trading requirements. These requirements may decrease counterparty exposure and increase liquidity, but will not make swap transactions risk free.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may fluctuate, depending on the supply and demand for that type of security. As a result of this fluctuation, a security may be worth more or less than the price the Fund originally paid for the security, or more or less than the security was worth at an earlier time. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

Debt security risks

n    Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a security will decline if interest rates rise. When interest rates go up, the value of a debt security typically goes down. When interest rates go down, the value of a debt security typically goes up. Generally, the market values of securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In addition, during periods of increased market volatility, the market values of fixed income securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

n    Inflation risk is the risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the cash flows generated by debt securities held by the Fund. Fixed-rate debt securities are more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt securities or equity securities that have a record of dividend growth.

n    Reinvestment risk is the risk that when interest rates are declining, the interest income and prepayments on a security the Fund receives will have to be reinvested at lower interest rates. Generally, interest rate risk and reinvestment risk tend to have offsetting effects, though not necessarily of the same magnitude.

n    Credit (or default) risk is the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to make timely payments of interest or principal. Credit risk is measured by NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Fitch, Inc., and Moody's Investor Service (Moody's).

Mortgage-related risks

n    Prepayment risk is the risk that, because prepayments generally occur when interest rates are falling, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from prepayments at lower interest rates. Interest rate levels and other factors may affect the frequency of mortgage prepayments, which in turn can affect the average life a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of rising interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to decrease, lengthening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates, the prepayment rate tends to increase, shortening the average life of a pool of mortgage-related securities.

n    Extension risk is the risk that the rate of anticipated prepayments on principal may not occur, typically because of a rise in interest rates, and the expected maturity of the security will increase. During periods of rapidly rising interest rates, the effective average maturity of a security may be extended past what the Fund's portfolio manager anticipated that it would be. The market value of securities with longer maturities tends to be more volatile.

Mortgage dollar roll risk

n   A dollar roll involves potential risks of loss that are different from those related to the securities underlying the transactions. The use of dollar rolls can increase the volatility of the Fund's share price, and it may adversely impact on performance unless the Adviser correctly

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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Risk Factors (continued)

predicts mortgage prepayments and interest rates. Since the counterparty in the transaction is required to deliver a similar, but not identical, security to the Fund, the security that the Fund is required to buy under the dollar roll may be worth less than an identical security. There is no assurance that the Fund's use of cash that it receives from a dollar roll will provide a return that exceeds borrowing costs. In addition, investment in mortgage dollar rolls may significantly increase the Fund's portfolio turnover rate, which can increase the Fund's expenses and decrease returns.

When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk

n    When-issued, TBA and delayed-delivery securities risk is the risk that the market value of the security issued on a when-issued, TBA or delayed-delivery basis may change before the delivery date, which may adversely impact the Fund's NAV. There is also the risk that a party fails to deliver the security on time or at all.

Below-investment-grade securities risk

n    Below-investment-grade securities ("junk bonds") are subject to certain risks in addition to those risks associated with higher-rated securities. Below-investment-grade securities may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic conditions, which may cause them to be downgraded or default, less liquid, and more difficult to evaluate than investment-grade securities. See the Appendix in the back of the prospectus.

Active trading risk

n    Active trading risk is the risk that, to the extent a Fund buys and sells securities actively, it could have higher expenses (which reduces returns to shareholders) and higher taxable distributions. While it is not an investment strategy to actively trade a Fund's portfolio, the Adviser may from time to time do so, generating portfolio turnover rates in excess of 100%.

Foreign investments risks

n   Foreign securities, including ADRs and GDRs, tend to be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In addition, during periods of social, political or economic instability in a country or region, the value of a foreign security could be affected by, among other things, increasing price volatility, illiquidity or the closure of the primary market on which the security is traded. In addition to foreign securities, the Fund may be exposed to foreign markets as a result of the Fund's investments in U.S. companies that have international exposure.

Derivatives risks

n   The use of derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and credit default swaps, exposes the Fund to additional risks and transaction costs. Risks of derivative instruments include: (1) the risk that interest rates, securities prices, asset values, and currency markets will not move in the direction that a portfolio manager anticipates; (2) imperfect correlation between the price of derivative instruments and movements in the prices of the securities, assets, interest rates or currencies being hedged; (3) the fact that skills needed to use these strategies are different than those needed to select portfolio securities; (4) the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument and possible exchange imposed price


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Risk Factors (continued)

fluctuation limits, either of which may make it difficult or impossible to close out a position when desired; (5) the risk that adverse price movements in an instrument can result in a loss substantially greater than the Fund's initial investment in that instrument (in some cases, the potential loss is unlimited); (6) particularly in the case of privately-negotiated instruments, the risk that the counterparty will not perform its obligations, which could leave the Fund worse off than if it had not entered into the position; and (7) the inability to close out certain hedged positions to avoid adverse tax consequences.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with Victory. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class Y shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange, and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-438-5789. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

For its fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.40% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement will be available in the Fund's next shareholder report.

Portfolio Management

Richard A. Consul, S. Brad Fush, Edward D. Goard, James R. Keltis and Gregory D. Oviatt are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Munder Total Return Bond Fund . Each team member has a vote on investment decisions for the Fund and Mr. Goard has tie breaking and veto authority.

Mr. Goard is a Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2007-2014, Mr. Goard was an investment professional with Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2009. Mr. Goard is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Consul is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2010-2014, Mr. Consul was an investment professional with Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Consul was a foreign exchange currency

trader and a futures/options trader specializing in crude oil for a commodities hedge fund portfolio. Mr. Consul is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Fush is a Director — Fixed Income Credit Research of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2000-2014, Mr. Fush was an investment professional with Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2012. Mr. Fush is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Kelts is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. Kelts was an investment professional with Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2012. Mr. Kelts is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Oviatt is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund since 2012. From 2000-2014, Mr. Fush was an investment professional with Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2012. Mr. Oviatt is a CFA charterholder.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order and it is accepted.

A business day is a day on which the NYSE and the bond market are open. If the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that government securities dealers close before the close of regular trading on the NYSE (the Alternative Closing Time), the Fund reserves the right to refuse any purchase or redemption order received after the Alternative Closing Time. If the Fund closes at the Alternative Closing Time, its NAV will be calculated as of the Alternative Closing Time. You may not be able to buy or sell shares on Columbus Day and Veterans Day, holidays when the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed, but the NYSE and other financial markets are open.

To the extent the Fund's investments include securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets, the value of those securities may change on days when shareholders are unable to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares, such as on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares except Class R6 shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below.

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

1.75

%

   

1.78

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

1.50

%

   

1.52

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

1.25

%

   

1.27

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

1.00

%

   

1.01

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or net asset value at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on their website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate sales charges.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts;

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Funds or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC imposed on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 and above will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Fund who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an Account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-438-5789. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If you investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your Initial Purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, and third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum Investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500 no minimum for certain retirement plans and approved fee-based and/or advisor program and similar accounts ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase .

For each account that you own, if your investment in Class A or C shares of a Fund does not meet the account minimum, or you cease your automatic investment plan contributions before reaching the account minimum, you may increase your balance to $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts) either by a single investment or through the automatic investment plan.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Otherwise, that Fund account may be charged a quarterly servicing fee of $6. Through at least October 31, 2015, for Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA), Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and IRA accounts opened before October 31, 2009, the applicable minimum for the purpose of determining whether a servicing fee applies is $500.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

Purchasing Additional Shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the transfer agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other Purchase Rules You Should Know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy
for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
PHONE: 800-438-5789
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-438-5789 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-438-5789

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund generally may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are exchanged for or converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of a Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time, (if applicable), or the close of regular trading on the NYSE (whichever time is earlier), your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will be processed on the next business day if received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Alternative Closing Time or the close of regular trading (whichever time is earlier). You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-438-5789. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account number, amount of redemption, and where

to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE or before the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier), your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE or after the Alternative Closing Time (whichever time is earlier). It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Victory has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A and Class C shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares and, as applicable, for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares' average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares of the Fund. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares' average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers, for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professionals for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option as described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-438-5789.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Dividends from the Fund's net income and short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   Dividends from the Fund that are attributable to interest on certain U.S. government obligations may be exempt from certain state and local income taxes. The extent to which ordinary dividends are attributable to these U.S. government obligations will be provided on the tax statements you receive from the Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under "Share Price," to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of a Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (June 30th and December 31st, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (September 30th and March 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-438-5789, and they will be delivered promptly.

Manager of Managers Structure

The Fund's initial shareholder has approved the use of a manager of managers structure for the Fund. Accordingly, subject to the review and approval of the Board, and notice to shareholders, the Fund may adopt a "manager of managers" structure in the future. In a manager of managers structure, the Adviser implements the Fund's investment strategies primarily by selecting one or more sub-advisers, rather than relying on its portfolio managers. To the extent that the Fund relies on a manager of managers structure in the future, the Adviser could enter into one or more sub-advisory agreements without first obtaining shareholder approval when the Adviser and the Board believe that the selection of the sub-adviser would benefit the Fund and its shareholders. In evaluating a prospective sub-adviser, the Adviser would consider, among other things, the firm's experience, investment philosophy and historical performance. The Adviser would remain ultimately responsible for supervising, monitoring and evaluating the performance of any sub-adviser retained to manage the Fund.

The Fund has received an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission enabling it to adopt a manager of managers structure, and it may rely on that order or any amended or superseding order obtained in the future (together, the "SEC Order"). To the extent the Fund relies on the SEC Order, the Fund and the Adviser will comply with the relevant restrictions and conditions contained in the SEC Order, which are designed to protect Fund shareholders from potential conflicts of interests, including a requirement that the Fund notify shareholders and provide them with certain information in connection with the retention of any new sub-adviser or a material amendment of any existing sub-adviser agreement.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator and sub-fund accountant for the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, serves as the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The financial highlights for the Fund reflect the historical financial highlights of the MST Munder Bond Fund, a separate series of Munder Series Trust managed by Munder Capital Management. Upon the completion of the reorganization of MST Munder Bond Fund with and into the Fund, which occurred on October 31, 2014, the Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund assumed the performance, financial and other historical information of the Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the MST Munder Bond Fund, respectively. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as no Class R6 shares of the Fund had been issued as of June 30, 2014.

The information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-438-5789 and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND( a )

   

A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.75

   

$

9.93

   

$

9.59

   

$

9.53

   

$

8.81

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.35

     

0.28

     

0.37

     

0.37

     

0.38

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

0.31

     

(0.15

)

   

0.34

     

0.08

     

0.71

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.66

     

0.13

     

0.71

     

0.45

     

1.09

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.08

   

$

9.75

   

$

9.93

   

$

9.59

   

$

9.53

   

Total return (c)

   

6.93

%

   

1.24

%

   

7.49

%

   

4.84

%

   

12.60

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

24,336

   

$

26,071

   

$

35,134

   

$

17,479

   

$

19,533

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

0.85

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

3.57

%

   

2.76

%

   

3.83

%

   

3.87

%

   

4.14

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

262

%(d)

   

373

%(d)

   

362

%(d)

   

258

%(d)

   

206

%(d)

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net
assets without expense reimbursements
   

1.21

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.04

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares of the Fund commenced operations on December 9, 1992.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated and does not reflect any applicable sales charges. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(d)  The portfolio turnover rates excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions were 98%, 64%, 110%, 96%, and 79% for the years ended June 30, 2014, June 30, 2013, June 30, 2012, and June 30, 2011, June 30, 2010, respectively.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND( a ) (continued)

   

C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.82

   

$

10.00

   

$

9.65

   

$

9.59

   

$

8.87

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.29

     

0.20

     

0.31

     

0.30

     

0.32

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

0.30

     

(0.15

)

   

0.33

     

0.08

     

0.70

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.59

     

0.05

     

0.64

     

0.38

     

1.02

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.15

   

$

9.82

   

$

10.00

   

$

9.65

   

$

9.59

   

Total return (c)

   

6.19

%

   

0.48

%

   

6.75

%

   

4.03

%

   

11.67

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

4,941

   

$

7,270

   

$

6,101

   

$

4,563

   

$

5,352

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

1.60

%

   

1.54

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

   

1.40

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

2.89

%

   

1.93

%

   

3.12

%

   

3.12

%

   

3.39

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

262

%(d)

   

373

%(d)

   

362

%(d)

   

258

%(d)

   

206

%(d)

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net
assets without expense reimbursements
   

1.96

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.87

%

   

1.79

%

 

(a)  Class C Shares of the Fund commenced operations on December 16, 2007.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated and does not reflect any applicable sales charges. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(d)  The portfolio turnover rates excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions were 98%, 64%, 110%, 96%, and 79% for the years ended June 30, 2014, June 30, 2013, June 30, 2012, June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010, respectively.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND( a ) (continued)

   

Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.77

   

$

9.95

   

$

9.61

   

$

9.54

   

$

8.83

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.38

     

0.30

     

0.40

     

0.40

     

0.41

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

0.31

     

(0.15

)

   

0.33

     

0.09

     

0.70

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.69

     

0.15

     

0.73

     

0.49

     

1.11

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Total distributions

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.10

   

$

9.77

   

$

9.95

   

$

9.61

   

$

9.54

   

Total return (c)

   

7.18

%

   

1.49

%

   

7.75

%

   

5.20

%

   

12.73

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

54,345

   

$

50,526

   

$

51,897

   

$

83,353

   

$

84,690

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

0.60

%

   

0.53

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

 
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets
   

3.83

%

   

2.93

%

   

4.13

%

   

4.12

%

   

4.39

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

262

%(d)

   

373

%(d)

   

362

%(d)

   

258

%(d)

   

206

%(d)

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net
assets without expense reimbursements
   

0.96

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.79

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares of the Fund commenced operations on December 1, 1991.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

(d)  The portfolio turnover rates excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions were 98%, 64%, 110%, 96%, and 79% for the years ended June 30, 2014, June 30, 2013, June 30, 2012, June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010, respectively.


40




P.O. Box 9701

Providence, RI 02940

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
438-5789.
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-MTRB-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

Class A  MAISX

Class R6  MIRSX

Class Y  MYISX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com

800-438-5789




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

18

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

22

   

How to Sell Shares

   

24

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

26

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

27

   

Important Fund Policies

   

29

   

Other Service Providers

   

32

   

Financial Highlights

   

33

   

Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

   

34

   



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 38 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class R6 1

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 2

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.90

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.90

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

5.40

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.64

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

6.55

%

   

1.57

%

   

1.54

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(5.05

)%

   

(0.36

)%

   

(0.29

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 3
   

1.50

%

   

1.21

%

   

1.25

%

 

1 Expenses for Class R6 shares are estimated for the current fiscal year because Class R6 shares are new as of the date of this prospectus.

2 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Fund's Prospectus.

3 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses of Class A and Y shares of the Fund (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) do not exceed the total net annual operating expenses of, respectively, the Class A and Y shares of the Fund's predecessor, a series of the Munder Series Trust that was managed by Munder Capital Management and sub-advised by Integrity Asset Management, LLC ("MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund") as of June 30, 2014. This agreement will remain in place for two years after the reorganization of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund into the Fund (through October 31, 2016). As a result of this agreement, during that two year period, total annual operating expenses of the Fund's Class A and Y shares will not exceed 1.50%, and 1.25%, respectively. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 shares does not exceed 1.21% until at least October 31, 2018. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

719

   

$

1,524

   

$

2,806

   

$

5,841

   

Class R6

 

$

123

   

$

384

   

$

747

   

$

1,770

   

Class Y

 

$

127

   

$

428

   

$

783

   

$

1,784

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, predecessor to the Fund, was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Adviser pursues capital appreciation in the Fund by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities (i.e., common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities and rights and warrants) of small- to mid-capitalization companies. The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance. Small- to mid-capitalization companies mean those companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 TM Index ($19 million to $15 billion as of December 31, 2014). Under normal circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities of smaller or larger companies. The Fund also may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities, including depositary receipts such as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs).

When selecting securities to invest in, the Adviser seeks out companies that appear to be undervalued according to certain financial measurements of their intrinsic net worth or business prospects. The Adviser chooses the Fund's investments by employing a value-oriented approach that focuses on securities that offer value with improving investor sentiment. The Adviser finds these value-oriented investments by, among other things: (i) rigorously analyzing the company's financial characteristics and assessing the quality of the company's management; (ii) considering comparative price-to-book, price-to-sales and price-to-cash flow ratios; and (iii) analyzing cash flows to identify stocks with the most attractive potential returns.

The Adviser regularly reviews the Fund's investments and will sell securities when the Adviser believes the securities are no longer attractive because (i) of price appreciation, (ii) of a significant change in the fundamental outlook of the company or (iii) other investments available are considered to be more attractive.

From time to time, the Fund may focus its investments in companies in one or more economic sectors, including the financials sector and particularly those companies within the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry.

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategy effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n   Mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to stocks of larger or smaller companies.

n   Smaller companies may lose market share or profits. Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, more established companies.

n   To the extent the Fund focuses in one or more sectors, such as the financials sector and the REIT industry, market or economic factors impacting those sectors could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund's investments and could make the Fund's performance more volatile. The values of companies in the financials sector are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns and changes in government regulation and interest rates. REITs are particularly subject to the risks of declining real estate values, changing economic conditions and increasing interest rates.

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the Russell 2500 TM Value Index. We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The performance figures for Class A and Class Y shares and table below reflect the historical performance of, respectively, the Class A and Class Y shares of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, a series of Munder Series Trust (the predecessor to the Fund managed by Munder Capital Management). The Fund's performance has not yet been restated to reflect any differences in the expenses of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund. The MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund commenced operations, and Class A and Class Y were first offered on July 1, 2011. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as the share class does not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class Y Shares

(The annual return in the bar chart is for the MST Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund's least expensive class of shares, Class Y shares. Due to differing sales charges and expenses, the performance of classes not shown in the bar chart will differ.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   13.65% (quarter ended March 31, 2013)

Lowest   -6.32% (quarter ended September 30, 2014)


4



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

  Life
of Class 1
 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

5.68

%

   

12.99

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

4.14

%

   

12.32

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

4.35

%

   

10.16

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

-0.36

%

   

10.92

%

 

INDEX

 
Russell 2500 TM Value Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
 

7.07

%

 

13.35

%

 

1 Inception date of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund is July 1, 2011.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Integrity Asset Management investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Daniel G. Bandi is a Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since 2011.

Daniel J. DeMonica is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2011.

Adam I. Friedman is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2011.

Joe A. Gilbert is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2011.

J. Bryan Tinsley is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2011.


5



Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Such tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from those arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

The Adviser seeks out companies that appear to be undervalued according to certain financial measurements of their intrinsic net worth or business prospects. The Adviser chooses the Fund's investments by employing a value-oriented approach that focuses on securities that offer value with improving investor sentiment. The Adviser finds these value-oriented investments by, among other things: (i) rigorously analyzing the company's financial characteristics and assessing the quality of the company's management; (ii) considering comparative price-to-book, price-to-sales and price-to-cash flow ratios; and (iii) analyzing cash flows to identify stocks with the most attractive potential returns.

The Adviser regularly reviews the Fund's investments and will sell securities when the Adviser believes the securities are no longer attractive because (i) of price appreciation, (ii) of a significant change in the fundamental outlook of the company or (iii) other investments available are considered to be more attractive.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout the Prospectus, manages the Fund.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

U.S. Equity Securities

Can include common stock and securities that are convertible or exchangeable into common stock of U.S. corporations.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies Traded on U.S. Exchanges

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Real Estate Investment Trusts

Securities representing a pool of real estate or mortgages or both.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategies. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

Derivatives

From time to time, the Fund may write covered call options. Derivative instruments are financial contracts whose value is based on an underlying security or asset, a currency exchange rate, an interest rate or a market index. Many types of instruments representing a wide range of potential risks and rewards are derivatives, including futures contracts, options on futures contracts, options, and forward currency exchange contracts. The Fund may, but is not required to, use derivatives for hedging (attempting to reduce risk by offsetting one investment position with another), for cash management (attempting to remain fully invested while maintaining liquidity) or to gain exposure to an investment in a manner other than investing in the asset directly. Hedging may relate to a specific investment, a group of investments, or a Fund's portfolio as a whole. The Fund will not use derivatives for speculative purposes.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

The Fund may invest in initial public offerings (IPOs). It is uncertain whether IPOs will be available for investment by the Fund or what impact, if any, they will have on the Fund's performance.


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Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market. The Adviser's investment strategy seeks to control risk by adhering to portfolio constraints relative to the Fund's benchmark. As a result, the Fund may be particularly susceptible to a general decline in the small-cap and mid-capitalization sectors of the U.S. stock market.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Value investing risk

n   Value investing attempts to identify strong companies selling at a discount from their perceived true worth. Advisers using this approach generally select stocks at prices that are, in their view, temporarily low relative to the company's earnings, assets, cash flow and dividends. Value investing is subject to the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, or its price may go down. In addition, there is the risk that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

Smaller company stock risk

n   Small or medium-sized companies often have more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established companies and, therefore, may be more susceptible to market downturns or changing economic conditions. Prices of small or medium-sized companies tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies and small or medium-sized issuers may be subject to greater degrees of changes in their earnings and prospects. Since smaller company stocks typically have narrower markets and are traded in lower volumes than larger company stocks, they may be more difficult to purchase and sell.

Foreign investments risk

n   Foreign securities (including ADRs and GDRs) tend to be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In addition, during periods of social, political or economic instability in a country or region, the value of a foreign security could be affected by, among other things, increasing price volatility, illiquidity or the closure of the

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


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primary market on which the security is traded. In addition to foreign securities, the Fund may be exposed to foreign markets as a result of the Fund's investments in U.S. companies that have international exposure.

Sector focus risk

n   To the extent the Fund focuses in one or more sectors, market or economic factors impacting those sectors could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund's investments. Additionally, the Fund's performance may be more volatile when the Fund's investments are focused in a particular sector. Since benchmark sector weights influence the Fund's sector exposure, the Fund may tend to be more heavily weighted in companies in the financials sector, particularly those within the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry. The values of companies in the financials sector are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns and changes in government regulation and interest rates.

REIT risk

n   Investing in REITs involves many of the risks of investing directly in real estate such as declining real estate values, changing economic conditions and increasing interest rates. Investments in securities of REITs entails additional risks because REITs depend on specialized management skills, may invest in a limited number of properties and may concentrate in a particular region or property type.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Derivatives risk

n   Derivatives, such as futures contracts, are subject to the risk that small price movements can result in substantial gains or losses. Derivatives also entail exposure to counterparty risk, the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the relevant securities, assets or indices. The Fund "covers" its exposure to certain derivative contracts by segregating or designating liquid assets on its records sufficient to satisfy current payment obligations, which may expose the Fund to the market through both the underlying assets subject to the contract and the assets used as cover. The use of derivatives may cause the Fund to incur losses greater than those that would have occurred had derivatives not been used.

Investment company risk

n   Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

IPO risk

n   Investments in IPOs may result in increased transaction costs and expenses and the realization of short-term capital gains and distributions. In addition, in the period immediately following an IPO, investments may be subject to more extreme price volatility than that of other equity investments. The Fund may lose all or part of its investments if the companies making their IPOs fail and their product lines fail to achieve an adequate level of market recognition or acceptance.

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INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account directly with us, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-438-5789. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies. Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Integrity Asset Management is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund.

For its fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.90% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement will be available in the Fund's next shareholder report.

Portfolio Management

Daniel G. Bandi, Daniel J. DeMonica, Adam I. Friedman, Joe A. Gilbert and J. Bryan Tinsley are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund.

Mr. Bandi is a Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. Bandi was Chief Investment Officer and a Principal of Integrity Asset Management, LLC, where he was a member of portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2011. Mr. Bandi is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. DeMonica is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. DeMonica was a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Principal of

Integrity Asset Management, LLC, where he was a member of portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2011. Mr. DeMonica is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Friedman is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. Friedman was a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Principal of Integrity Asset Management, LLC, where he was a member of portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2011.

Mr. Gilbert is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. Gilbert was a Portfolio Manager of Integrity Asset Management, LLC, where he was a member of portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2011. Mr. Gilbert is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Tinsley is a Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2003-2014, Mr. Tinsley was a Portfolio Manager of Integrity Asset Management, LLC, where he was a member of portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2011. Mr. Tinsley is a CFA charterholder.

Portfolio Managers listed for the Fund are, together, jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

To the extent the Fund's investments include securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets, the value of those securities may change on days when shareholders are unable to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares, such as on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than Class Y shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A shares.

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.


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Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory Important information about sales load breakpoints ).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate sales charges.


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4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts;

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Funds or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent.

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Funds who invest at least $2,500.

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-438-5789. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Funds website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500; no minimum for certain retirement plans and approved fee-based and/or advisor program and similar accounts ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

For each account that you own, if your investment in Class A of a Fund does not meet the account minimum, or you cease your automatic investment plan contributions before reaching the account minimum, you may increase your balance to $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts) either by a single investment or through the automatic investment plan. Otherwise, that Fund


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

account may be charged a quarterly servicing fee of $6. Through at least October 31, 2015, for Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA), Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and IRA accounts opened before October 31, 2009, the applicable minimum for the purpose of determining whether a servicing fee applies is $500.

The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

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How to Buy Shares (continued)

wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
PHONE: 800-438-5789
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-438-5789 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-438-5789

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting VictoryFunds.com

The shares of any class of the Fund generally may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are exchanged for or converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.

How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if it is received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-438-5789. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

Distribution Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares and, as applicable for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-438-5789.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price , to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (June 30th and December 31st, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (September 30th and March 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-438-5789, and they will be delivered promptly.

Manager of Managers Structure

The Fund's initial shareholder has approved the use of a manager of managers structure for the Fund. Accordingly, subject to the review and approval of the Board, and notice to shareholders, the Fund may adopt a "manager of managers" structure in the future. In a manager of managers structure, the Adviser implements the Fund's investment strategies primarily by selecting one or more sub-advisers, rather than relying on its portfolio managers. To the extent that the Fund relies on a manager of managers structure in the future, the Adviser could enter into one or more sub-advisory agreements without first obtaining shareholder approval when the Adviser and the Board believe that the selection of the sub-adviser would benefit the Fund and its shareholders. In evaluating a prospective sub-adviser, the Adviser would consider, among other things, the firm's experience, investment philosophy and historical performance. The Adviser would remain ultimately responsible for supervising, monitoring and evaluating the performance of any sub-adviser retained to manage the Fund.

The Fund has received an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission enabling it to adopt a manager of managers structure, and it may rely on that order or any amended or superseding order obtained in the future (together, the "SEC Order"). To the extent the Fund relies on the SEC Order, the Fund and the Adviser will comply with the relevant restrictions and conditions contained in the SEC Order, which are designed to protect Fund shareholders from potential conflicts of interests, including a requirement that the Fund notify shareholders and provide them with certain information in connection with the retention of any new sub-adviser or a material amendment of any existing sub-adviser agreement.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator and sub-fund accountant for the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, serves as the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The financial highlights for the Fund reflect the historical financial highlights of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, a separate series of Munder Series Trust managed by Munder Capital Management. Upon the completion of the reorganization of MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund with and into the Fund, which occurred on October 31, 2014, the Class A and Class Y shares of the Fund assumed the performance, financial and other historical information of the Class A and Class Y shares of the MST Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, respectively. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as no Class R6 shares of the Fund had been issued as of June 30, 2014.

The information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-438-5789 and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

INTEGRITY SMALL/MID-CAP VALUE FUND( a )

   

A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.18

   

$

9.81

   

$

10.00

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income/(loss)

   

(0.08

)

   

0.01

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

   

3.27

     

2.39

     

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.19

     

2.40

     

(0.18

)

 

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.22

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.15

   

$

12.18

   

$

9.81

   

Total return (d)

   

26.29

%

   

24.52

%

   

(1.83

)%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

511

   

$

301

   

$

185

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

1.50

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.50

%

 

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

   

(0.55

)%

   

0.09

%

   

0.11

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

50

%

   

58

%

   

58

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets without expense
reimbursements
   

3.60

%

   

36.42

%

   

134.94

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 1, 2011.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated and does not reflect any applicable sales charges. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


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Financial Highlights

INTEGRITY SMALL/MID-CAP VALUE FUND( a ) (continued)

   

Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.19

   

$

9.83

   

$

10.00

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income/(loss)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.00

(c)

   

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

   

3.27

     

2.42

     

(0.18

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.23

     

2.42

     

(0.15

)

 

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.22

)

   

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.20

   

$

12.19

   

$

9.83

   

Total return (d)

   

26.60

%

   

24.69

%

   

(1.51

)%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

9,184

   

$

6,969

   

$

98

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

 

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

   

(0.30

)%

   

0.01

%

   

0.34

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

50

%

   

58

%

   

58

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets without expense
reimbursements
   

3.35

%

   

4.93

%

   

142.51

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 1, 2011.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


35




P.O. Box 9701

Providence, RI 02940

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-438-5790.
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-ISMCV-PRO (3/15)




   March 1, 2015

Prospectus

Victory Munder International Fund — Core Equity

Effective April 1, 2015 the Fund's name is changed to:

Victory Trivalent International Fund — Core Equity

Class A  MAICX

Class C  MICCX

Class I  MICIX

Class R6  MAIRX

Class Y  MICYX

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund's securities or determined whether this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

VictoryFunds.com

800-438-5789




The Victory
Portfolios

Table of Contents

Fund Summary

 

Investment Objective

   

1

   

Fees and Expenses

   

1

   

Principal Investment Strategy

   

3

   

Principal Risks

   

3

   

Investment Performance

   

4

   

Management of the Fund

   

5

   

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

   

6

   

Tax Information

   

6

   

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

   

6

   

Additional Fund Information

   

7

   

Investments

   

8

   

Risk Factors

   

9

   

Investing with Victory

   

11

   

Organization and Management of the Fund

   

12

   

Share Price

   

13

   

Choosing a Share Class

   

14

   

How to Buy Shares

   

19

   

How to Exchange Shares

   

23

   

How to Sell Shares

   

25

   

Distribution and Service Plans

   

27

   

Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

   

28

   

Important Fund Policies

   

30

   

Other Service Providers

   

33

   

Financial Highlights

   

34

   

Munder International Fund — Core Equity

   

35

   



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

Fund Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Victory Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your Investment Professional and in Investing with Victory on page 11 of the Fund's Prospectus and in Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information on page 38 of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI).

Shareholder Fees
(paid directly from your investment)
 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R6 1

 

Class Y

 
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.75

%

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load)
(as a percentage of the lower of purchase or sale price)
   

NONE 2

     

1.00

% 3

   

NONE

     

NONE

     

NONE

   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

Management Fees

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.94

%

   

1.66

%

   

7.72

%

   

14.39

%

   

0.55

%

 

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 4

   

0.02

%

   

0.02

%

   

0.02

%

   

0.02

%

   

0.02

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense

   

2.01

%

   

3.48

%

   

8.54

%

   

15.21

%

   

1.37

%

 

Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement

   

(0.52

)%

   

(1.24

)%

   

(7.56

)%

   

(14.23

)%

   

(0.13

)%

 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 5
   

1.49

%

   

2.24

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.24

%

 

1 Expenses for Class R6 shares are estimated for the current fiscal year because Class R6 shares are new as of the date of this prospectus.

2 A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% may be imposed on Class A shares with respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. For additional information, see 'Choosing a Share Class' beginning on page 14 of the Prospectus.

3 The Class C contingent deferred sales charge applies only to shares sold within 12 months of purchase.

4 Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are fees and expenses of investment companies in which the Fund invests which are indirectly incurred by the Fund.

5 The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses of Class A, C, I and Y shares of the Fund (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) do not exceed the total net annual operating expenses of, respectively, Class A, C, I and Y shares of the Fund's predecessor, a series of the Munder Series Trust that was managed by Munder Capital Management ("MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity"), as of June 30, 2014. This agreement will remain in place for two years after the reorganization of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity into the Fund (through October 31, 2016). As a result of this agreement, during that two year period, total annual operating expenses of the Fund's Class A, C, I and Y shares will not exceed 1.47%, 2.22%, 0.96% and 1.22%, respectively. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and certain other items such as interest, taxes and brokerage commissions) of Class R6 shares does not exceed 0.96% until at least October 31, 2018. The Adviser is permitted to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to three years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to any operating expense limits in effect at the time of the original waiver or expense reimbursement and at the time of recoupment or reimbursement.


1



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary (continued)

Fund Fees and Expenses (continued)

Example:

The following example is designed to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods shown and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

$

718

   

$

1,072

   

$

1,503

   

$

2,697

   
Class C
(If you sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

327

   

$

831

   

$

1,588

   

$

3,585

   

Class I

 

$

100

   

$

1,112

   

$

2,832

   

$

6,627

   

Class R6

 

$

100

   

$

312

   

$

3,395

   

$

8,736

   

Class Y

 

$

126

   

$

408

   

$

724

   

$

1,623

   

The following example makes the same assumptions as the example above, except that it assumes you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 
Class C
(If you do not sell your shares at the end of the period.)
 

$

227

   

$

831

   

$

1,588

   

$

3,585

   

Portfolio Turnover:

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity, predecessor to the Fund, was 61% of the average value of its portfolio.


2



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary (continued)

Principal Investment Strategy

The Adviser pursues long-term growth of capital in the Fund by investing primarily in securities of companies in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, but may also invest in companies from other countries.

Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities (i.e., common stocks, depositary receipts, preferred stocks, convertible securities and rights and warrants). The Fund will not change this policy unless it notifies shareholders at least 60 days in advance.

The Adviser employs a bottom-up investment approach that emphasizes individual stock selection. The Adviser's investment process uses a combination of quantitative and traditional qualitative, fundamental analysis to identify attractive stocks with low relative price multiples and positive trends in earnings forecasts. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, tends to have a below-average price-to-earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.

The Fund's investment allocation to countries and sectors tends to closely approximate the country and sector allocations of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, which may focus its exposure in one or more countries, regions or sectors. The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 developed markets countries (excluding the US) and 23 emerging markets countries. The Index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. The Fund normally invests in a minimum of ten countries.

There is no limit on the market capitalization in which the Fund may invest; therefore, the Fund's investments may include small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

For purposes of the Fund's investment strategy, "net assets" includes any borrowings for investment purposes.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective.

Principal Risks

The Fund's investments are subject to the following principal risks:

n   The value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods.

n   The portfolio manager may not execute the Fund's principal investment strategy effectively.

n   A company's earnings may not increase as expected.

n   Foreign securities (including depositary receipts) could be affected by factors not present in the U.S., including expropriation, confiscation of property, and difficulties in enforcing contracts. Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign companies. Foreign securities generally experience more volatility than their domestic counterparts.

n   The risks related to investing in foreign securities are generally greater with respect to securities of companies that conduct their business activities in emerging markets or whose securities are traded principally in emerging markets. The risks of investing in emerging markets include the risks of illiquidity, increased price volatility, smaller market capitalizations, less government regulation, less extensive and less frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements, risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration and custody, substantial economic and political disruptions and the nationalization of foreign deposits or assets.

n   Growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks, and they may fall out of favor if the companies' earnings growth does not meet expectations.

n   Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks in an up market. The intrinsic value of value stocks may never be fully recognized by the market or their price may decline.

n   Smaller companies may lose market share or profits. Smaller, less seasoned companies may lose market share or profits to a greater extent than larger, more established companies.

You may lose money by investing in the Fund. The likelihood of loss may be greater if you invest for a shorter period of time.

By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment plan and should be considered a long-term investment for investors who can afford to weather changes in the value of their investment.


3



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary (continued)

Investment Performance

The bar chart and table that follow indicate the risks of investing in the Fund. We assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The table shows how the average annual total returns for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares of the Fund, including applicable maximum sales charges, compare to those of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index . We calculate after-tax returns using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and we do not reflect the effect of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant if you own your Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The performance figures for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares reflect the historical performance of, respectively, the Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity, a series of Munder Series Trust (the predecessor to the Fund managed by Munder Capital Management). The Fund's performance has not been restated to reflect any differences in the expenses of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity. The MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity commenced operations, and the Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares were first offered on August 17, 2007. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as the share class does not yet have a full calendar year of performance history.

Calendar Year Returns for Class Y Shares

(The annual return in the bar chart is for the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity Class Y shares. Due to differing sales charges and expenses, the performance of classes not shown in the bar chart will differ.)

Highest/lowest quarterly results during this time period were:

Highest   21.92% (quarter ended June 30, 2009)

Lowest   -23.95% (quarter ended September 30, 2008)


4



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary (continued)

Average Annual Total Returns
(For the Periods ended
December 31, 2014)
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

  Life
of Class 1
 

CLASS Y

 

Before Taxes

   

-2.23

%

   

6.01

%

   

-1.33

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions

   

-2.36

%

   

5.33

%

   

-1.80

%

 

After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

   

-0.82

%

   

5.13

%

   

-0.65

%

 

CLASS A

 

Before Taxes

   

-7.88

%

   

4.55

%

   

-2.32

%

 

CLASS C

 

Before Taxes

   

-4.06

%

   

4.93

%

   

-2.34

%

 

CLASS I

 

Before Taxes

   

-1.99

%

   

6.32

%

   

-1.06

%

 

INDEX

 
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index
Index returns reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
   

-3.44

%

   

4.89

%

   

1.73

%

 

1 Inception date of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity is August 17, 2007.

Management of the Fund:

Investment Adviser

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as the Fund's investment adviser. The portfolio managers primarily responsible for day to day management of the Fund are members of the Adviser's Trivalent Investments investment team (referred to as an investment franchise).

Portfolio Managers

Peter S. Carpenter is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2007.

Jeffrey R. Sullivan is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been a Portfolio Manager of the Fund (including its predecessor fund) since its inception in 2007.


5



Munder International Fund — Core Equity Summary (continued)

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for IRAs, gifts to minors, and purchases through an automatic investment plan. The minimum subsequent investment is $250. We may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases.

You may redeem your shares on any day the Fund is open for business. Redemption requests may be made by telephone (with prior appropriate approval) or by mail.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are taxable whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Such tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from those arrangements.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services for investments in all classes except Class R6. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial intermediary and its salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.


6




Additional Fund Information

The Munder International Fund — Core Equity (the "Fund") is a mutual fund that is part of The Victory Portfolios (the "Trust").

The Trust is comprised of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies.

Together, the funds of the Trust are referred to in this Prospectus as the Victory Funds.

The following section describes additional information about the principal investment strategy that the Fund will use under normal market conditions to pursue its investment objective. Keep in mind that for cash management or for temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, the Fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash or short-term money market instruments. This may reduce the benefit from any upswing in the market and may cause the Fund to fail to meet its investment objective.

Investment Strategy of the Munder International Fund — Core Equity

The Adviser employs a bottom-up investment approach that emphasizes individual stock selection. The Adviser's investment process uses a combination of quantitative and traditional qualitative, fundamental analysis to identify attractive stocks with low relative price multiples and positive trends in earnings forecasts. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, tends to have a below-average price-to-earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.

Fund investment allocation to countries and sectors tends to closely approximate the country and sector allocations of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, which may focus its exposure in one or more countries, regions or sectors. The Fund normally invests in a minimum of ten countries.

The Adviser may sell a security if it believes the price objective for the stock has been reached, if more attractive opportunities are identified, or if the fundamentals of the company deteriorate.

Victory Capital Management Inc., which we refer to as the "Adviser" throughout the Prospectus, manages the Fund.


7



Investments

The following describes the types of securities the Fund may purchase under normal market conditions to achieve its principal investment strategy. The Fund will not necessarily buy all of the securities listed below.

Equity Securities of Foreign Companies

Can include common stock and convertible preferred stock of non-U.S. corporations. Also may include American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which are receipts issued by a bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate, has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets, and is convertible into common stock.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following describes the types of securities that may be purchased but the Adviser does not consider them to be a part of the Fund's principal investment strategies. Additional securities that the Fund may purchase are included in the Fund's SAI.

F   Forward Currency Contracts

Contracts that attempt to eliminate currency exposure between the time of a securities transaction and settlement of that transaction. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell a country's currency at a specific price on a specific date, usually 30, 60, or 90 days in the future. In other words, the contract guarantees an exchange rate on a given date.

F   Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

Contracts involving the right or obligation to deliver or receive assets or money depending on the performance of one or more assets or an economic index. To reduce the effects of leverage, liquid assets equal to the contract commitment are set aside to cover the commitment. The Fund may invest in futures in an effort to hedge against market or currency risk, as a temporary substitute for buying or selling securities or for temporary cash management purposes. There is no assurance that the Fund will engage in any hedging transactions.

Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including unit investment trusts (UITs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs), if those companies invest in securities consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. ETFs are shares of investment companies that are bought and sold on a securities exchange.

F   Derivative Instrument: Indicates an instrument whose value is linked to or derived from another security, instrument or index.


8



Risk Factors

The following describes the principal risks that you may assume as an investor in the Fund.

General risks

n    Market risk is the risk that the market value of the equity securities in which the Fund invests may decline in response to developments affecting individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector of the economy, or the entire market. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. For example, stock prices have historically fluctuated in periodic cycles.

n    Manager risk is the risk that the Fund's portfolio manager may implement its investment strategy in a way that does not produce the intended result.

n    Stock selection risk is that risk that the value of the Fund's investments may decline if the particular companies in which the Fund invests do not perform well in the market. The Adviser's investment strategy seeks to control risk by adhering to portfolio constraints relative to the Fund's benchmark. As a result, the Fund may be particularly susceptible to a general decline in the equity markets of developed and emerging markets countries outside of the U.S.

Equity risk

n    Equity risk is the risk that the value of an equity security will fluctuate in response to changes in earnings or other conditions affecting the issuer's profitability or in general market conditions. Unlike debt securities, which have preference to a company's assets in case of liquidation, equity securities are entitled to the residual value after the company meets its other obligations.

Foreign investments risks

n   Foreign securities, particularly those from emerging market countries and including ADRs and GDRs, tend to be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In addition, during periods of social, political or economic instability in a country or region, the value of a foreign security could be affected by, among other things, increasing price volatility, illiquidity or the closure of the primary market on which the security is traded. In addition to foreign securities, the Fund may be exposed to foreign markets as a result of the Fund's investments in U.S. companies that have international exposure.

Emerging markets investing risk

n   There are greater risks involved in investing in emerging market countries than those associated with investment in developed foreign markets. The risks of investing in foreign securities generally are amplified for investments in emerging markets securities. Generally, markets in emerging market countries are less diverse and mature than those of developed countries and their political systems are less stable. Further, due to the smaller securities markets, lower trading volumes and less government regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries compared to those in developed countries, investments in emerging market securities generally are more illiquid and volatile and subject to a higher risk of settlement disruptions than investments in securities of issuers in developed countries. Consequently, emerging market securities may be subject to relatively more abrupt and severe price declines.

Growth securities risk

n    Growth securities risk is the risk that growth securities might be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Growth securities may be more

By matching your investment objective with an acceptable level of risk, you can create your own customized investment plan.


9



Risk Factors (continued)

volatile than other stocks, causing greater fluctuations in value. A growth approach could also be impacted if the company does not realize its anticipated potential or if there is a shift in the market to favor other types of securities.

Value investing risk

n   Value investing attempts to identify strong companies selling at a discount from their perceived true worth. Advisers using this approach generally select stocks at prices that are, in their view, temporarily low relative to the company's earnings, assets, cash flow and dividends. Value investing is subject to the risk that a stock's intrinsic value may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, or its price may go down. In addition, there is the risk that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

Geographic focus risk

n   The Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets within one or more countries or geographic regions. When the Fund focuses its investments in a country or countries, it is particularly susceptible to the impact of market, economic, political, regulatory and other factors affecting those countries. Additionally, the Fund's performance may be more volatile when the Fund's investments are focused in a country or countries.

Smaller company stock risk

n   Small or medium-sized companies often have more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established companies and, therefore, may be more susceptible to market downturns or changing economic conditions. Prices of small or medium-sized companies tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies and small or medium-sized issuers may be subject to greater degrees of changes in their earnings and prospects. Since smaller company stocks typically have narrower markets and are traded in lower volumes than larger company stocks, they are often more difficult to sell.

The Adviser may use several types of investments in furtherance of the Fund's overall investment objective. The following risks are those that the Adviser does not consider to be principal risks of the Fund. Additional risks are included in the Fund's SAI.

Derivatives risk

n   Derivatives, such as forward currency and futures contracts, are subject to the risk that small price movements can result in substantial gains or losses. Derivatives also entail exposure to counterparty risk, the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the relevant securities, assets, currencies or indices. The Fund "covers" its exposure to certain derivative contracts by segregating or designating liquid assets on its records sufficient to satisfy current payment obligations, which may expose the Fund to the market through both the underlying assets subject to the contract and the assets used as cover. The use of derivatives may cause the Fund to incur losses greater than those that would have occurred had derivatives not been used.

Investment company risk

n    Investment company risk is the risk that the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective may be directly related to the ability of any underlying investment companies (including ETFs and UITs) held by the Fund to meet their investment objectives. In addition, shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities.

An investment in the Fund is not a complete investment program.


10



INVESTING WITH VICTORY

If you are looking for a convenient way to open an account or to add money to an existing account, we can help. The sections that follow will serve as a guide to your investments with the Victory Funds. Choosing a Share Class will help you decide whether it would be more to your advantage to buy Class A, Class C, Class I or Class Y shares of the Fund. Class I and Class Y shares, however, are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders. The following sections describe how to open an account directly with us, how to access information about your account, and how to buy, exchange and sell shares of the Fund. Note, this information will vary if you invest through a third party such as a brokerage firm and will be dependent on that firm's policies and practices. Consult your Investment Professional for specific details.

We want to make it simple for you to do business with us. If you have questions about any of this information, please call your Investment Professional or one of our customer service representatives at 800-438-5789. They will be happy to assist you.

All you need to do to get started is to fill out an application.

Important information about sales load breakpoints

The Fund charges a front-end sales load on purchases of Class A shares. The sales charge is lower for larger investments. The investment levels required to obtain a reduced sales load are commonly referred to as "breakpoints."

In order to obtain a breakpoint discount, you must inform your Investment Professional at the time you purchase shares of the existence of the other Victory accounts or purchases of Victory Funds that are eligible to be linked for the purpose of calculating the initial sales charge. The Fund or your Investment Professional may ask you for records or other information about other Victory Funds held in your accounts and linked accounts, including accounts opened with a different Investment Professional.

When you buy and redeem shares, the Fund will price your transaction at the next-determined net asset value (NAV) after the Fund receives your request in good order.

You can find additional information regarding sales charges and their reductions on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com, by clicking on Victory Portfolios' Mutual Fund Pricing Policies . Information regarding sales charges is also included in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.


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Organization and

Management of the Fund

The Trust's Board of Trustees has the overall responsibility for overseeing the management of the Fund.

The Investment Adviser

The Trust has an Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. The Adviser is a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser oversees the operations of the Fund according to investment policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser managed or advised assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for individual and institutional clients. The Adviser's address is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

The Adviser is a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Trivalent Investments is the investment franchise responsible for management of the Munder International Fund — Core Equity.

For its fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid advisory fees, before waivers, at an annual rate equal to 0.80% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. A discussion of the Board's considerations in approving the Advisory Agreement will be available in the Fund's next shareholder report.

Portfolio Management

Peter S. Carpenter is the Lead Portfolio Manager, and Jeffrey R. Sullivan is a Co-Portfolio Manager of the Munder International Fund — Core Equity. Mr. Carpenter has final investment authority for the Fund.

Mr. Carpenter is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser since 2014. From 2007-2014, Mr. Carpenter was a Senior Portfolio Manager of Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2007. Mr. Carpenter is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Sullivan is a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and has been with the Adviser or an

affiliate since 2014. From 2007-2014, Mr. Sullivan was a Senior Portfolio Manager of Munder Capital Management, where he a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund's predecessor fund since 2007. Mr. Sullivan is a CFA charterholder.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' method of compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers' ownership of securities in the Fund.


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Share Price

The Fund calculates its share price, called its NAV, each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), which is normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but may be earlier or later on some days. You may buy, exchange, and sell your shares on any business day at a price that is based on the NAV that is calculated after you place your order. A business day is a day on which the NYSE is open.

The value of the Fund's securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase and redeem the Fund's shares if the Fund has portfolio securities that are primarily traded in foreign markets that are open on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares.

The Fund prices its investments based on market value when market quotations are readily available. When these quotations are not readily available, the Fund will price its investments at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will fair value a security when:

n   Trading in the security has been halted;

n   The market quotation for the security is clearly erroneous due to a clerical error;

n   The security's liquidity decreases such that, in the Adviser's opinion, the market quotation has become stale; or

n   An event occurs after the close of the trading market (but before the Fund's NAV is calculated) that, in the Adviser's opinion, materially affects the value of the security.

The use of fair value pricing may minimize arbitrage opportunities that attempt to exploit the differences between a security's market quotation and its fair value. The use of fair value pricing may not, however, always reflect a security's actual market value in light of subsequent relevant information, and the security's opening price on the next trading day may be different from the fair value price assigned to the security.

Each class of shares of the Fund calculates its NAV by adding up the total value of the investments and other assets of that class, subtracting its liabilities, and then dividing that figure by the number of outstanding shares of the class.

You may be able to find the Fund's NAV each day in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers. Newspapers do not normally publish fund information until a fund reaches a specific number of shareholders or level of assets. You may also find the Fund's NAV by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting the Fund's website at VictoryFunds.com.

The daily NAV is useful to you as a shareholder because the NAV,
multiplied by the number of Fund shares you own, gives you the value of your investment.


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Choosing a Share Class

CLASS A

n   Front-end sales charge, as described in this section. There are several ways to reduce or eliminate this charge.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class A shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class C shares.

CLASS C

n   No front-end sales charge. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   A deferred sales charge (CDSC) if you sell your shares within twelve months of their purchase.

n   Class C shares also pay ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Higher annual expenses than all other classes of shares.

CLASS I

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class I shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class I shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C and Class Y shares.

CLASS R6

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class R6 shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class R6 shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than Class A, Class C and Class Y shares.

CLASS Y

n   No front-end sales charge or CDSC. All your money goes to work for you right away.

n   Class Y shares do not pay any ongoing distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees.

n   Class Y shares are only available to certain investors.

n   Lower annual expenses than all classes except Class I shares.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

Share Classes

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R6 and Class Y shares. Each share class represents investments in the same portfolio of securities, but each class has its own sales charge and expense structure, allowing you and your Investment Professional to choose the class that best suits your investment needs. When you purchase shares of the Fund, you must choose a share class.

Deciding which share class best suits your situation depends on a number of factors that you should discuss with your Investment Professional, including: how long you expect to hold your investment, how much you intend to invest, and the total expenses associated with each share class.

Also, not all Victory Funds offer all classes of shares, and some classes of shares are available for purchase only by eligible shareholders.

The Fund currently offers only the classes of shares described in this Prospectus. At some future date, the Fund may offer additional classes of shares.

The Fund reserves the right, without notice, to change the eligibility requirements of its share classes, including the types of clients who are eligible to purchase each share class. The Fund may also waive any applicable eligibility requirements or investment minimums at its discretion.

The Fund or any class may be terminated at any time for failure to achieve an economical level of assets or for other reasons.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class A Shares

Class A shares are sold at their public offering price, which is the net asset value ("NAV") plus the applicable initial sales charge. The sales charge percentage decreases as the amount that you invest increases. The current sales charge rates are listed below:

Your Investment in the Fund

  Sales Charge
as a % of
Offering Price
  Sales Charge
as a % of
Your Investment
 

Up to $49,999

   

5.75

%

   

6.10

%

 
$ 50,000 up to $99,999    

4.50

%

   

4.71

%

 
$ 100,000 up to $249,999    

3.50

%

   

3.63

%

 
$ 250,000 up to $499,999    

2.50

%

   

2.56

%

 
$ 500,000 up to $999,999    

2.00

%

   

2.04

%

 
$ 1,000,000 and above*    

0.00

%

   

0.00

%

 

*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge if any of those shares are redeemed in the first year after purchase. This charge will be based on either the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption, whichever is lower. No CDSC is imposed on shares representing reinvested distributions. You may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. See the SAI for details. The Fund makes available, free of charge, information relating to sales charges on its website at VictoryFunds.com.

Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers for Class A Shares

In order to obtain a Class A sales charge reduction or waiver, you must provide your Investment Professional, financial intermediary or the Fund's transfer agent, at the time of purchase, current information regarding shares of any Victory Funds held in other accounts. Such information must include account statements or other records (including written representations from the intermediary holding the shares) that indicate that a

An Investment Professional is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides you with investment information. Your Investment Professional also can help you decide which share class is best for you. Investment Professionals and other intermediaries may charge fees for their services.

For historical expense information, see the "Financial Highlights" at the end of this Prospectus.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

There are several ways you can combine multiple purchases of Class A shares of the Victory Funds to take advantage of reduced sales charges and, in some cases, eliminate sales charges.

sales charge was paid regarding shares of the Victory Funds held in: (i) all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) with the Victory Funds and your financial intermediary; (ii) accounts with other financial intermediaries; and (iii) accounts in the name of immediate family household members (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21).

You may reduce or eliminate the sales charge in the following cases:

1.  Purchases sufficient to reach a breakpoint (see Investing with Victory — Important information about sales load breakpoints).

2.  A Letter of Intent allows you to buy Class A shares of the Fund over a 13-month period and receive the same sales charge as if all shares had been purchased at one time. You must start with a minimum initial investment of at least 5.00% of the total amount you intend to purchase. A portion of the shares purchased under the nonbinding Letter of Intent will be held in escrow until the total investment has been completed. In the event the Letter of Intent is not completed, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay any applicable front-end sales charges.

3.  Rights of Accumulation allow you to add the value of any Class A shares of the Fund that you already own (excluding shares sold without a sales charge) to the amount of your next Class A investment to determine if your additional investment will qualify for a reduced sales charge. The value of the Class A shares you already own will be calculated by using the greater of the current value or the original investment amount.

4.  The Combination Privilege allows you to combine the value of Class A shares you own in accounts of multiple Victory Funds (subject to limitations applicable to certain Victory Funds and excluding shares sold without a sales charge) and in accounts of household members of your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21) to achieve a reduced sales charge on your added investment.

5.  The Reinstatement Privilege permits an investor, within 90 days of a redemption of Class A shares of the Fund, to reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class A shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently imposed on reinvestment in shares of the Victory Funds.

6.  The Victory Funds will completely waive the sales charge for Class A shares in the following cases:

a.  Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

b.  Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers;

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"* and

iii.  registered broker-dealers, financial intermediaries or their agents or affiliates who have agreements with Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., (the "Distributor"), if the shares are purchased for their own account, purchased for retirement plans of their employees or sold to registered representatives or full-time employees (or their immediate families), provided that such purchase is for one of the foregoing types of accounts;

*Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser, and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

c.  Purchases for trust or other advisory accounts established with a financial institution and fee-based investment products or accounts.

d.  Reinvestment of proceeds from a liquidation distribution of Class A shares of a Victory Fund held in a deferred compensation plan, agency, trust, or custody account.

e.  Purchases by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

f.  Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program.

g.  Purchases by participants in no transaction fee programs offered by certain broker-dealers (sometimes referred to as "supermarkets").

h.  Purchases by financial intermediaries who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

i.  Investors that have an investment account with the Adviser.

You should inform the Funds or your broker or other financial intermediary at the time of purchase of the sales charge waiver category which you believe applies.

Calculation of Sales Charges for Class C Shares

You will pay a 1.00% CDSC on any Class C shares you sell within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is based on the current value of the shares being sold or their NAV when purchased, whichever is less. There is no CDSC on shares you acquire by reinvesting your dividends or capital gains distributions. You may be eligible for reduction or waiver of this CDSC under certain circumstances. There is no CDSC imposed when you exchange your shares for Class C shares of another Victory Fund; however, your exchange is subject to the same CDSC schedule that applied to your original purchase.

An investor may, within 90 days of a redemption of Class C shares, reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds in the Class C shares of any Victory Fund at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.

To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you sell shares we will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to CDSC. If there are not enough of these to meet your sale, we will sell the shares in the order they were purchased.

Individual purchases of $1,000,000 and above will automatically be made in Class A shares of the Fund.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class I Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class I shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class I shares of $2,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans;


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Choosing a Share Class (continued)

n   Investors in select fee based programs;

n   Current and retired Fund trustees or officers;

n   Directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser or "Affiliated Providers;"**

n   Purchases by participants in the Victory Investment Program; and

n   Brokers (and their sales representatives) where those brokers have agreements with the Distributor to sell shares of a Fund.

The Fund may allow a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for Eligible Investors and the investment minimums.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class R6 Shares

Class R6 shares may only be purchased by:

n   Retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 plans, section 403 plans sponsored by a section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

Eligibility Requirements to Purchase Class Y Shares

Only Eligible Investors may purchase or exchange into Class Y shares of the Fund. Eligible Investors include the following:

n   Institutional and individual retail investors with a minimum investment in Class Y shares of $1,000,000 who purchase through certain broker-dealers or directly from the transfer agent;

n   Clients of state-registered or federally-registered investment advisors (RIAs), where such RIAs trade through institutional trading platforms approved by the Funds who invest at least $2,500;

n   Pension, profit sharing, employee benefit and other similar plans and trusts that invest in the Fund.

n   Investors who purchase through select fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary's program.

n   Purchases by:

i.  current and retired Victory Fund trustees or officers (including the former trustees and officers of the Munder Series Trust).

ii.  directors, trustees, employees, and family members of employees of the Adviser (including those from Munder Capital Management) or "Affiliated Providers".**

iii.  investment advisory clients of the Adviser.

iv.  investment advisors, consultants, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries investing for their own accounts or for the accounts of their immediate family members.

**Affiliated Providers are affiliates and subsidiaries of the Adviser and any organization that provides services to the Trust.


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How to Buy Shares

Opening an account

If you would like to open an account, you will first need to complete an Account Application.

You can obtain an Account Application by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 1-800-438-5789. You can also download an Account Application by visiting the Funds website, VictoryFunds.com, and clicking on the Victory Funds Account Application link. Send the completed Account Application, along with a check made payable to the Victory Funds, at the following address:

The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940.

You can also obtain an Account Application by contacting your Investment Professional. When you invest through an Investment Professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares and the account features and policies may differ. In addition to any limitations described in this Prospectus, an Investment Professional or other intermediary may also place other limits on your ability to use the services of the Fund. Sometimes an Investment Professional will charge you for its services. This fee will be in addition to, and unrelated to, the fees and expenses charged by the Fund.

Mutual funds must obtain and verify information that identifies investors opening new accounts. If the Fund is unable to collect the required information, you may not be able to open your account. Additional details about the Fund's Customer Identification Program are available in the section "Important Fund Policies."

If your investment order is accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary, it will be priced at the NAV next computed as described in the section entitled "Share Price."

If you participate in a retirement plan that offers one of the Victory Funds as an option, please consult your employer for information on how to purchase shares of the Victory Funds through the plan, including any restrictions or limitations that may apply.

Paying for your initial purchase

Make your check payable to The Victory Funds. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. If your check is returned as uncollectible for any reason, you will be charged for any resulting fees and/or losses. The Fund does not accept cash, money orders, traveler's checks, credit card convenience checks, or third party checks. Additionally, bank starter checks are not accepted for the shareholder's initial investment into the Fund. All payments must be denominated in U.S. dollars.

Minimum investments

If you would like to buy Class A or Class C shares, the minimum investment required to open an account is $2,500; no minimum for certain retirement plans and approved fee-based and/or advisor program and similar accounts ($1,000 for IRA accounts), with additional investments of at least $250. If you would like to buy Class I, Class R6 or Class Y shares, you must first be an Eligible Investor, as discussed in the section Choosing a Share Class — Eligibility Requirements to Purchase . There are no minimum investment amounts required for Class I, Class R6 or Class Y shares except as set forth in the Eligibility Requirements to Purchase.

For each account that you own, if your investment in Class A or C shares of a Fund does not meet the account minimum, or you cease your automatic investment plan contributions before reaching the account minimum, you may increase your balance to $2,500 ($1,000 for IRA accounts) either by a single investment or through the automatic investment plan.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Otherwise, that Fund account may be charged a quarterly servicing fee of $6. Through at least October 31, 2015, for Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA), Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and IRA accounts opened before October 31, 2009, the applicable minimum for the purpose of determining whether a servicing fee applies is $500. The minimum investment required to open an account may be waived or lowered for employees, and immediate family members of the employee, of the Adviser, the Administrator, and their affiliates. In addition, the minimum investment required may be waived when the Fund is purchased in a managed account or within qualified retirement plans or in other similar circumstances. Although the Fund may sometimes waive the minimum investment, when it does so, it always reserves the right to reject initial investments under the minimum at its discretion.

Purchasing additional shares

Once you have an existing account, you can make additional investments at any time in any amount (subject to any minimums) in the following ways:

n   By Mail

To ensure that your additional investment is properly credited to your account, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.

n   By Telephone

If you have an existing account that has been set up to receive electronic transfers, you can buy additional shares by calling Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

n   By Exchange

You may purchase shares of the Fund using the proceeds from the simultaneous redemption of shares of another Victory Fund if it is eligible for an exchange with your Fund. You may initiate an exchange online (if you are a registered user of VictoryFunds.com), by telephone, or by mail. See the section "Exchanging Shares."

n   Via the Internet

If you are a registered user, you may request a purchase of shares through our website at VictoryFunds.com. Your account must be set up for Automated Clearing House ("ACH") payment in order to execute online purchases.

n   By ACH

Your account must be set up for ACH payment in order to execute purchases online or by telephone. It takes about 15 days to set up an ACH account and only domestic member banks may be used. After your account is set up, your purchase amount can be transferred by ACH. Currently, the Fund does not charge a fee for ACH transfers but it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your originating bank may charge a fee for ACH transfers.

n   By Wire

You may buy Fund shares by bank wire transfer of same day funds. Please call Victory Funds Customer Service at 800-438-5789 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday for wiring instructions. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire.

Although the Transfer Agent does not currently charge you for receiving same-day funds, it reserves the right to charge for this service in the future. Your bank may charge you for wiring same-day funds. You cannot buy shares for tax-qualified retirement plans by wire transfer.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

n   By Systematic Investment Plan

To enroll in the Systematic Investment Plan, you should check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form. We will need your bank information and the amount ($250 or more) and frequency of your investment. You can select monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual investments. You should attach a voided personal check so the proper information can be obtained. You must first meet the minimum investment requirement before we will make automatic withdrawals from your bank account and invest it in shares of the Fund.

Other purchase rules you should know

The Fund reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund also reserves the right, without notice, to increase or decrease the minimum amount required to open, convert shares to, or maintain a Fund account, or to add to an existing Fund account.

 

BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL

  The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

BY OVERNIGHT MAIL

  Use the following address ONLY for overnight packages:
The Victory Funds
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
PHONE: 800-438-5789
 

 

BY WIRE

  Call 800-438-5789 BEFORE wiring money to notify the Fund that you intend to purchase shares by wire and to verify wire instructions.  

 

BY TELEPHONE

 

800-438-5789

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

www.VictoryFunds.com

 

Keep these addresses handy for purchases, exchanges, or redemptions.

Statements and Reports

You will receive a periodic statement reflecting any transactions that affect the balance or registration of your account. You will receive a confirmation after any purchase, exchange, or redemption. If your account has been set up by an Investment Professional, Fund activity will be detailed in that account's statements. Share certificates are not issued. Twice a year, you will receive a financial report of the Fund. By February 15th of each year, you will be mailed an IRS form reporting distributions for the previous year, which also will be filed with the IRS.


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How to Buy Shares (continued)

Retirement Plans

You can use the Fund as part of your retirement portfolio. Your Investment Professional can set up your new account under one of several tax-deferred retirement plans. Please contact your Investment Professional or the Fund for details regarding an IRA or other retirement plan that works best for your financial situation.

If you would like to make additional investments after your account is established, use the Investment Stub attached to your confirmation statement and send it with your check to the address indicated.


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How to Exchange Shares

The shares of any class of the Fund generally may be exchanged for the shares of any other class offered by the Fund or the same class, or any other class, of any other Victory Fund, either through your Investment Professional or directly through the Fund, subject to the conditions described below:

n   Exchanges are subject to any CDSC, minimum investment limitation or eligibility requirements described in the applicable Prospectus and SAI. You may be required to provide sufficient information to establish eligibility to exchange to the new share class.

n   To exchange between Victory Funds, the other Victory Fund you wish to exchange into must be eligible for exchange with your Fund.

n   Shares of the Victory Fund selected for exchange must be available for sale in your state of residence.

If you have questions about these, or any of the Fund's other exchange policies, please consult Victory Customer Service or your Investment Professional before requesting an exchange.

Before exchanging, you should read the Prospectus of the Fund you wish to exchange into, which may be subject to different risks, fees and expenses.

C share conversion

You may be able to convert your Class C shares to a different share class of the same Fund that has a lower expense ratio provided certain conditions are met. This conversion feature is intended for shares held through a financial intermediary offering a fee-based or wrap fee program that has an agreement with the Adviser or the Distributor specific for this purpose. Generally, Class C shares are not eligible for conversion until the applicable CDSC period has expired. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Processing your exchange/conversion

If your exchange request is received and accepted by the Fund, an Investment Professional or other intermediary by the close of trading as described in the section entitled "Share Price" then your exchange will be processed the same day. Your exchange will be processed on the next business day if received after the close of trading. Exchanges will occur at the respective NAVs of the share classes next calculated after receipt and acceptance of your exchange request, plus any applicable sales charge described in the Prospectus.

If your Fund shares are exchanged for or converted to a different share class, the transaction will be based on the respective net asset value of each class as of the trade date of the conversion. Consequently, you may receive fewer shares or more shares than originally owned, depending on that day's net asset values. Please contact your financial intermediary regarding the tax consequences of any conversion.

Requesting an exchange

You can exchange shares of the Fund by telephone, by mail or via the Internet. You cannot exchange into an account with a different registration or tax identification number.

n   By Telephone

Unless you indicate otherwise on the account application, Victory Customer Service will be authorized to accept exchange instructions received by telephone.

n   By Mail

Send a letter of instruction signed by all registered owners or their legal representatives to the Victory Funds.

There may be limits on the ability to exchange between certain Victory Funds. You can obtain a list of Victory Funds available for exchange by calling 800-438-5789 or by visiting VictoryFunds.com


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How to Exchange Shares (continued)

n   Via the Internet

You may also exchange shares via the Internet at VictoryFunds.com if you are a registered user.

Other exchange rules you should know

The Fund may refuse any exchange purchase request if the Adviser determines that the request is associated with a market timing strategy. The Fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege at any time on 60 days' notice to shareholders.

An exchange of Fund shares for shares of another Victory Fund constitutes a sale for tax purposes unless the exchange is made within an IRA or other tax-deferred account.

For information on how to exchange shares of the Fund that were purchased through your employer's retirement plan, including any restrictions and charges that the plan may impose, please consult your employer.


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How to Sell Shares

If your redemption request is received in good order by the close of trading on the NYSE, your redemption will be processed the same day. Your redemption will not be processed until the next business day if it is received after the close of trading on the NYSE. You cannot redeem your shares at www.VictoryFunds.com.

   BY TELEPHONE

The easiest way to redeem shares is by calling 800-438-5789. When you fill out your original application, be sure to check the box marked "Telephone Authorization." Then when you are ready to sell, call and tell us which one of the following options you would like to use:

n   Mail a check to the address of record;

n   Wire funds to a previously designated domestic financial institution;

n   Mail a check to a previously designated alternate address; or

n   Electronically transfer your redemption via ACH to a previously designated domestic financial institution.

The transfer agent records all telephone calls for your protection and takes measures to verify the identity of the caller. If the transfer agent properly acts on telephone instructions and follows reasonable procedures to ensure against unauthorized transactions, none of the Trust, its servicing agents, the Adviser, or the transfer agent will be responsible for any losses. If the transfer agent does not follow these procedures, it may be liable to you for losses resulting from unauthorized instructions.

If there is an unusual amount of market activity and you cannot reach the transfer agent or your Investment Professional by telephone, consider placing your order by mail.

  BY MAIL

Use the regular U.S. mail or overnight mail address to redeem shares. Send us a letter of instruction indicating your Fund account

number, amount of redemption, and where to send the proceeds. A Medallion signature guarantee is required for the following redemption requests:

n   Your account registration has changed within the last 15 days;

n   The check is not being mailed to the address on your account;

n   The check is not being made payable to the owner of the account;

n   The redemption proceeds are being transferred to another Victory Fund account with a different registration; or

n   The check or wire is being sent to a different bank account than was previously designated.

You can get a Medallion signature guarantee from a financial institution — such as a commercial bank, broker dealer, credit union, clearing agency, or savings bank — that is a member of a Medallion signature guarantee program.

  BY WIRE

If you want to receive your proceeds by wire, you must establish a Fund account that will accommodate wire transactions. If you call before the close of trading on the NYSE, your funds will be wired on the same business day.

  BY ACH

Normally, your redemption will be processed on the same day, but will be processed on the next day if received after the close of trading on the NYSE. It will be transferred by ACH as long as the transfer is to a domestic bank.

There are a number of convenient ways to sell your shares. You can use the same mailing addresses listed for purchases.


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How to Sell Shares (continued)

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

If you check this box on the Account Application or on the Account Maintenance Form, we will send monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments to the person you designate. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and you must have a balance of $5,000 or more at the time you establish the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If the payment is to be sent to an account of yours, we will need a voided check to activate this feature. If the payment is to be made to an address different from your account address, we will need a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction. You should be aware that each withdrawal may be a taxable transaction. Also, each withdrawal reduces your account balance, and eventually your account balance may be depleted. However, you cannot automatically close your account using the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. If your balance falls below the initial purchase minimum, we may ask you to bring the account back to the minimum balance. If you decide not to increase your account to the minimum balance, your account may be closed and the proceeds mailed to you.

Additional Information about Redemptions

n   Redemption proceeds from the sale of Fund shares purchased by a check or through ACH will be held until the purchase check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 10 business days.

n   The Fund may postpone payment of redemption proceeds for up to seven calendar days at any time.

n   The Fund may suspend your right to redeem your shares in the following circumstances:

•  During non-routine closings of the NYSE;

•  When the SEC determines either that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that an emergency prevents the sale or valuation of the Fund's securities; or

•  When the SEC orders a suspension to protect the Fund's shareholders.

n   The Fund will pay redemptions by any one shareholder during any 90-day period in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the Fund's net assets. The Fund reserves the right to pay the remaining portion "in kind," that is, in portfolio securities rather than cash.

n   If you choose to have your redemption proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the redemption check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed redemption checks.


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Distribution and Service Plans

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has adopted Distribution and Service Plans for Class A shares and Class C shares of the Fund.

Under the Class A Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee is paid for general distribution services, for selling Class A shares and, as applicable for the Fund and for providing personal services to shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Under the Class C Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund will pay to the Distributor a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of its Class C shares. Of this amount, 0.75% of the Fund's Class C shares average daily net assets will be paid for general distribution services and for selling Class C shares. The Fund will pay 0.25% of its Class C shares average daily net assets to compensate financial institutions that provide personal services to Class C shareholders of the Fund. Distribution and selling services are provided by the Distributor or by agents of the Distributor and include those services intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Class C shares. Personal services to shareholders are generally provided by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and consist of responding to inquiries, providing information to shareholders about their Fund accounts, establishing and maintaining accounts and records, providing dividend and distribution payments, arranging for bank wires, assisting in transactions and changing account information.

Because Rule 12b-1 fees are paid out of the Fund's assets and on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

Except with respect to Class R6, the Adviser (and its affiliates) may make substantial payments to affiliated and unaffiliated dealers or other Investment Professionals and service providers for distribution, administrative and/or shareholder servicing activities, out of its own resources, including the profits from the advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor's affiliates) for making these payments. Some of these distribution-related payments may be made to dealers or Investment Professional for marketing, promotional or related expenses; these payments are often referred to as "revenue sharing." In some circumstances, those types of payments may create an incentive for a dealer or Investment Professional or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Fund or other Victory Funds to its customers. You should ask your dealer or Investment Professional for more details about any such payments it receives.

No compensation, administrative payments, sub-transfer agency payments or service payments are paid to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries from Fund assets or the Adviser's or an affiliate's resources on sales of or investments in, Class R6 shares.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes

Buying a dividend. You should check the Fund's distribution schedule before you invest. If you buy shares of the Fund shortly before it makes a distribution, some of your investment may come back to you as a taxable distribution.

Your choice of distribution should be set up on the original Account Application. If you would like to change the option you selected, please call 800-438-5789.

As a shareholder, you are entitled to your share of net income and capital gains on the Fund's investments. The Fund passes its earnings along to investors in the form of dividends. Dividends paid by the Fund represent the net income from dividends and interest earned on investments after expenses. The Fund will distribute short-term gains, as necessary, and if the Fund makes a long-term capital gain distribution, it is normally paid once a year.

Ordinarily, the Fund declares and pays dividends annually. However, the Fund may not always pay a dividend or distribution for a given period. Each class of shares declares and pays dividends separately.

Distributions can be received in one of the following ways. Please check with your Investment Professional if you are unsure of which option is right for you.

REINVESTMENT OPTION

You can have distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. If you do not indicate another choice on your Account Application, you will be assigned this option automatically.

CASH OPTION

A check will be mailed to you no later than seven days after the dividend payment date. If you choose to have your distribution proceeds mailed to you and either the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver the distribution check to you or the check remains outstanding for at least six months, the distribution option on your account will default to the Reinvestment Option described above. The Fund reserves the right to reinvest the check in shares of the Fund at its then current NAV until you give the Fund different instructions. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.

INCOME EARNED OPTION

You can automatically reinvest your dividends in additional shares of the Fund and have your capital gains paid in cash, or reinvest capital gains and have your dividends paid in cash.

DIRECTED DIVIDENDS OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically reinvest distributions in shares of another Victory Fund. If you reinvest your distributions in a different Victory Fund, you may pay a sales charge on the reinvested distributions.

DIRECTED BANK ACCOUNT OPTION

In most cases, you can automatically transfer distributions to your bank checking or savings account. Under normal circumstances, the transfer agent will transfer your distributions within seven days of the dividend payment date. The bank account must have a registration identical to that of your Fund account.


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Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes (continued)

Important Information about Taxes

The Fund expects to pay no federal income tax on the earnings and capital gains it distributes to shareholders.

n   Qualified dividends received from the Fund by noncorporate shareholders will be taxed at long-term capital gain rates to the extent attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund. Nonqualified dividends, dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends from the Fund's short-term capital gains are taxable as ordinary income. Dividends from the Fund's long-term capital gains are taxable as long-term capital gains.

n   Dividends are treated in the same manner for U.S. federal income tax purposes whether you receive them in cash, additional shares of the Fund, or you reinvest them in shares of another Victory Fund.

n   An exchange of the Fund's shares for shares of another Victory Fund will be treated as a sale. When you sell or exchange shares of the Fund, you must recognize any gain or loss.

n   An exchange of one class of the Fund's shares for shares of another class of the same Fund generally constitutes a nontaxable exchange.

n   Distributions from the Fund and gains from the disposition of your shares may also be subject to state and local income tax.

n   An additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (which includes ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions from the Fund, and gain recognized on a disposition of shares) of certain U.S. individuals, estates, and trusts.

n   Certain dividends paid to you in January will be taxable as if they had been paid to you the previous December.

n   Tax statements will be mailed from the Fund by mid-February showing the amounts and tax status of distributions made to you.

n   Because your tax treatment depends on your purchase price and tax position, you should keep your regular account statements for use in determining your tax.

n   The Fund is generally required by law to provide you and the Internal Revenue Service with certain cost basis information related to the sale or redemption of any of your shares in the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012 (including distributions that are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund).

n   The Fund may be required to withhold tax from taxable distributions if you fail to give your correct social security or taxpayer identification number, fail to make required certifications, or the Fund is notified by the Internal Revenue Service that backup withholding is required.

n   You should review the more detailed discussion of federal income tax considerations in the SAI and consult your tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, or foreign tax consequences resulting from your investment in the Fund.

n   The Fund may provide estimated capital gain distribution information through its website at VictoryFunds.com.

n   In the event that a Fund's direct investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign withholding taxes, the Fund's yield on those securities would generally be decreased. A Fund may elect to pass through to its shareholders the ability to claim a credit or deduction for certain foreign taxes it has paid if, at the end of its year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets are stocks or securities of foreign corporations.

The tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund.


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Important Fund Policies

Customer Identification Program

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

As a result, the Fund must obtain the following information for each person who opens a new account:

n   Name;

n   Date of birth (for individuals);

n   Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and

n   Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked for a copy of your driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities. Federal law prohibits the Fund and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. After an account is opened, the Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. The Fund may close your account or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time. If your account is closed for this reason, your shares will be redeemed at the NAV next calculated after the account is closed.

Account Maintenance Information

For the following non-financial transactions, the Victory Funds require proof that your signature authorizing a transaction is authentic. This verification can be provided by either a Signature Validation Program (SVP) stamp or a Medallion signature guarantee. As with the Medallion signature guarantee, a SVP stamp can also be obtained from a financial institution that is a member of the SVP program.

n   Change of name;

n   Add/change banking instructions;

n   Add/change beneficiaries;

n   Add/change authorized account traders;

n   Adding a Power of Attorney;

n   Add/change Trustee; and

n   Uniform Transfers to Minors Act/ Uniform Gifts to Minors Act custodian change.

Market Timing

The Victory Funds discourage frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares (market timing). Market timing allows investors to take advantage of market inefficiencies, sometimes to the disadvantage of other shareholders. Market timing increases Fund expenses to all shareholders by increasing portfolio turnover. In addition, market timing could potentially dilute share value for all other shareholders by requiring the Fund to hold more cash than it normally would.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

The Fund's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to market timing. In order to prevent or minimize market timing, the Fund will:

n   Employ "fair value" pricing, as described in this Prospectus under Share Price , to minimize the discrepancies between a security's market quotation and its perceived market value, which often gives rise to market timing activity; and

n   Monitor for suspected market timing based on "short-term transaction" activity, that is, a purchase or redemption of the Fund and, as applicable, a subsequent redemption or purchase of the same Fund, or an exchange of all or part of that same Fund.

In monitoring for market timing activity, we consider, among other things, the frequency of your trades and whether you acquired your Fund shares directly through the transfer agent or whether you combined your trades with a group of shareholders in an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary.

Frequent trading by a shareholder is generally a characteristic of market timing. Therefore, any account in which Fund shares are acquired directly through the transfer agent, or where the Fund can adequately identify the shareholder, with a history of three short-term transactions within 90 days or less is suspected of market timing and the shareholder's trading privileges (other than redemption of Fund shares) will be suspended.

We may make exceptions to the "short-term transaction" policy for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or are not abusive or harmful to the Fund, such as, but not limited to, systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions, transactions initiated by the Fund or administrator and transactions by certain qualified funds-of-funds.

If you acquired shares through an omnibus account or otherwise placed your order through a securities dealer or other financial intermediary (such as investment advisers, broker-dealers, third-party administrators or insurance companies), and market timing is suspected, different purchase and exchange limitations may apply. We may rely upon a financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive trading (i) if we believe that the financial intermediary's policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that are not in the best interests of the Fund, or (ii) if we receive an undertaking from the financial intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on behalf of the Fund that provide a substantially similar level of protection for the Fund against such transactions. If you hold your Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you are advised to consult the intermediary to determine what purchase and exchange limitations apply to your account.

We reserve the right to reject or cancel a purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. We will deny your request to purchase or exchange your shares if we believe that the transaction is part of a market timing strategy.

The Fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or terminated at any time under the oversight of the Board.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

The Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (June 30th and December 31st, respectively) and are available on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com. The Fund also files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (September 30th and March 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.


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Important Fund Policies (continued)

In addition, the Fund discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Fund's website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Fund may also publish other information on the Fund's website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

You can find a complete description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of its portfolio securities in the Fund's SAI or on the Fund's website, VictoryFunds.com.

Performance

The Victory Funds may advertise the performance of the Fund by comparing it to other mutual funds with similar objectives and policies. Performance information also may appear in various publications. Any fees charged by Investment Professionals may not be reflected in these performance calculations.

Advertising information may include the average annual total return of the Fund calculated on a compounded basis for specified periods of time. Total return information will be calculated according to rules established by the SEC. Such information may include performance rankings and similar information from independent organizations and publications.

Shareholder Communications

In order to eliminate duplicate mailings to an address at which two or more shareholders with the same last name reside, the Victory Funds may send only one copy of any shareholder reports, proxy statements, prospectuses and their supplements, unless you have instructed us to the contrary. You may request that the Victory Funds send these documents to each shareholder individually by calling the Victory Funds at 800-438-5789, and they will be delivered promptly.

Manager of Managers Structure

The Fund's initial shareholder has approved the use of a manager of managers structure for the Fund. Accordingly, subject to the review and approval of the Board, and notice to shareholders, the Fund may adopt a "manager of managers" structure in the future. In a manager of managers structure, the Adviser implements the Fund's investment strategies primarily by selecting one or more sub-advisers, rather than relying on its portfolio managers. To the extent that the Fund relies on a manager of managers structure in the future, the Adviser could enter into one or more sub-advisory agreements without first obtaining shareholder approval when the Adviser and the Board believe that the selection of the sub-adviser would benefit the Fund and its shareholders. In evaluating a prospective sub-adviser, the Adviser would consider, among other things, the firm's experience, investment philosophy and historical performance. The Adviser would remain ultimately responsible for supervising, monitoring and evaluating the performance of any sub-adviser retained to manage the Fund.

The Fund has received an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission enabling it to adopt a manager of managers structure, and it may rely on that order or any amended or superseding order obtained in the future (together, the "SEC Order"). To the extent the Fund relies on the SEC Order, the Fund and the Adviser will comply with the relevant restrictions and conditions contained in the SEC Order, which are designed to protect Fund shareholders from potential conflicts of interests, including a requirement that the Fund notify shareholders and provide them with certain information in connection with the retention of any new sub-adviser or a material amendment of any existing sub-adviser agreement.


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Other Service Providers

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the Distributor), member FINRA and SIPC, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the Fund's shares. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.

Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10013, serves as the custodian of the Fund's investments and cash and settles trades made by the Fund.

Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, serves as the Administrator and Fund Accountant for the Fund.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as the sub-administrator and sub-fund accountant for the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, serves as the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund.

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the Fund.

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, serves as legal counsel to the Fund.


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Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights tables reflect historical information about shares of the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of the Fund's operations.

Certain information shows the results of an investment in one share of the Fund. To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the Total Annual Operating Expenses included in the Fund's Fees and Expenses table may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights below. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The financial highlights for the Fund reflect the historical financial highlights of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity, a separate series of Munder Series Trust managed by Munder Capital Management. Upon the completion of the reorganization of MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity with and into the Fund, occurred on October 31, 2014, the Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares of the Fund assumed the performance, financial and other historical information of the Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares of the MST Munder International Fund — Core Equity, respectively. Past performance information is not presented for Class R6 shares as no Class R6 shares of the Fund had been issued as of June 30, 2014.

The information for each period presented has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, whose reports, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is available by calling the Fund at 800-438-5789 and at VictoryFunds.com.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL FUND — CORE EQUITY( a )

   

A Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

6.11

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.09

   

$

5.52

   

$

5.46

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income/(loss)

   

0.10

     

0.12

     

0.12

     

0.08

     

0.10

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

1.36

     

0.95

     

(1.27

)

   

1.70

     

0.12

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.46

     

1.07

     

(1.15

)

   

1.78

     

0.22

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.07

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Short-term trading fees

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

7.21

   

$

6.11

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.09

   

$

5.52

   

Total return (d)

   

24.25

%

   

19.59

%

   

(15.88

)%

   

32.49

%

   

3.87

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

6,156

   

$

6,541

   

$

184

   

$

195

   

$

233

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

1.47

%

   

1.47

%

   

1.47

%

   

1.54

%

   

1.61

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.48

%

   

1.87

%

   

1.99

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.54

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

61

%

   

108

%

   

84

%

   

81

%

   

67

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
without expense reimbursements
   

2.46

%

   

2.95

%

   

5.78

%

   

4.28

%

   

2.36

%

 

(a)  Class A Shares of the Fund commenced operations on August 16, 2007.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated and does not reflect any applicable sales charges. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL FUND — CORE EQUITY( a ) (continued)

   

C Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

6.06

   

$

5.57

   

$

7.05

   

$

5.49

   

$

5.43

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income/(loss)

   

0.05

     

0.08

     

0.05

     

0.05

     

0.03

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

1.36

     

0.93

     

(1.24

)

   

1.67

     

0.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.41

     

1.01

     

(1.19

)

   

1.72

     

0.18

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.07

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Short-term trading fees

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

7.16

   

$

6.06

   

$

5.57

   

$

7.05

   

$

5.49

   

Total return (d)

   

23.50

%

   

18.60

%

   

(16.63

)%

   

31.49

%

   

2.92

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

1,361

   

$

1,266

   

$

16

   

$

90

   

$

73

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

2.22

%

   

2.22

%

   

2.22

%

   

2.29

%

   

2.36

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

0.74

%

   

1.22

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.56

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

61

%

   

108

%

   

84

%

   

81

%

   

67

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
without expense reimbursements
   

3.21

%

   

3.69

%

   

6.57

%

   

5.03

%

   

3.14

%

 

(a)  Class C Shares commenced operations on August 16, 2007.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated and does not reflect any applicable sales charges. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL FUND — CORE EQUITY( a ) (continued)

   

I Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

6.12

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.10

   

$

5.52

   

$

5.46

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.13

     

0.11

     

0.11

     

0.12

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

1.36

     

0.98

     

(1.24

)

   

1.72

     

0.14

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.50

     

1.11

     

(1.13

)

   

1.83

     

0.26

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.07

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.60

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Short-term trading fees

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

7.22

   

$

6.12

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.10

   

$

5.52

   

Total return (d)

   

24.84

%

   

20.45

%

   

(15.55

)%

   

33.36

%

   

4.22

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

1

   

$

1

   

$

6,001

   

$

20,836

   

$

39,610

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

0.96

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.96

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.10

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

2.07

%

   

2.19

%

   

1.90

%

   

1.68

%

   

1.92

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

61

%

   

108

%

   

84

%

   

81

%

   

67

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
without expense reimbursements
   

2.08

%

   

5.63

%

   

3.69

%

   

2.12

%

   

1.51

%

 

(a)  Class I Shares commenced operations on August 16, 2007.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


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Financial Highlights

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL FUND — CORE EQUITY( a ) (continued)

   

Y Shares

 
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2014(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2013(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2012(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2011(b)
  Year
Ended
June 30,
2010(b)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

6.11

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.09

   

$

5.52

   

$

5.45

   

Income/(loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.13

     

0.12

     

0.11

     

0.09

   
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on investments
   

1.36

     

0.95

     

(1.25

)

   

1.69

     

0.16

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.48

     

1.08

     

(1.13

)

   

1.80

     

0.25

   

Less distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Distributions from net realized gains

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.07

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.58

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Short-term trading fees

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

7.21

   

$

6.11

   

$

5.61

   

$

7.09

   

$

5.52

   

Total return (d)

   

24.57

%

   

19.91

%

   

(15.66

)%

   

32.83

%

   

4.14

%

 

Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000's)

 

$

21,551

   

$

19,111

   

$

1,969

   

$

2,756

   

$

2,317

   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

   

1.22

%

   

1.22

%

   

1.22

%

   

1.28

%

   

1.36

%

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   

1.75

%

   

2.14

%

   

2.00

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.38

%

 

Portfolio turnover rate

   

61

%

   

108

%

   

84

%

   

81

%

   

67

%

 
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
without expense reimbursements
   

2.21

%

   

3.02

%

   

5.53

%

   

4.06

%

   

2.19

%

 

(a)  Class Y Shares of the Fund commenced operations on August 16, 2007.

(b)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(c)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)  Total return represents aggregate total return for the period indicated. Total returns would have been lower if not for expense fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.


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P.O. Box 9701

Providence, RI 02940

Statement of Additional Information (SAI): The SAI contains more information about the Fund's operations, investment restrictions, policies and practices. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means that it is legally part of this Prospectus, even if you don't request a copy.

Annual and Semi-annual Reports: Annual and semi-annual reports will contain more information about the Fund's investments and the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the most recent fiscal period.

How to Obtain Information: You may obtain a free copy of the SAI or annual and semi-annual reports, and ask questions about the Fund or your accounts, online at VictoryFunds.com, by contacting the Victory Funds at the following address or telephone number, or by contacting your financial intermediary.

By telephone:
Call Victory Funds at
800-438-5789
  By mail:
The Victory Funds
P.O. Box 9701
Providence, RI 02940
 

 

 

You also can get information about the Fund (including the SAI and other reports) from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charges a duplicating fee to provide copies of this information.

In person: SEC Public Reference Room
Washington, D.C.
Call 202-551-8090 for location and hours.
  By mail:
SEC Public Reference Section
Washington, D.C. 20549-1520
  On the Internet:
EDGAR database at sec.gov or by email request at
publicinfo@sec.gov
 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-4852

VF-MICE-PRO (3/15)




 

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE VICTORY PORTFOLIOS

 

FUND NAME

 

CLASS A

 

CLASS C

 

CLASS I

 

CLASS R

 

CLASS R6

 

CLASS Y

Victory Balanced Fund

 

SBALX

 

VBFCX

 

VBFIX

 

VBFGX

 

 

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

 

SRVEX

 

VDSCX

 

VDSIX

 

GRINX

 

VDSRX

 

VDSYX

Victory Dividend Growth Fund

 

VDGAX

 

VDGCX

 

VDGIX

 

VDGRX

 

 

VDGYX

Victory Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

VAEMX

 

VCEMX

 

VIEMX

 

 

 

VYEMX

Victory Established Value Fund

 

VETAX

 

 

VEVIX

 

GETGX

 

VEVRX

 

VEVYX

Victory Fund for Income

 

IPFIX

 

VFFCX

 

VFFIX

 

GGIFX

 

VFFRX

 

VFFYX

Victory Global Equity Fund

 

VPGEX

 

VPGCX

 

VPGYX

 

VGERX

 

 

Victory International Fund

 

VIAFX

 

VICFX

 

VIIFX

 

VIRFX

 

VRRFX

 

VIYFX

Victory International Select Fund

 

VISFX

 

VISKX

 

VISIX

 

VISRX

 

 

VISYX

Victory Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

SBFCX

 

 

VICIX

 

 

 

Victory Large Cap Growth Fund

 

VFGAX

 

VFGCX

 

VFGIX

 

VFGRX

 

 

VFGYX

Victory National Municipal Bond Fund

 

VNMAX

 

 

 

 

 

VNMYX

Victory Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

SOHTX

 

 

 

 

 

Victory Select Fund

 

VFSAX

 

 

VSIFX

 

 

 

Victory Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

SSGSX

 

 

VSOIX

 

GOGFX

 

 

VSOYX

Victory Special Value Fund

 

SSVSX

 

VSVCX

 

VSPIX

 

VSVGX

 

 

VSVYX

 

March 1, 2015

 

Effective April 1, 2015, the following funds will change their name:

 

Prior Name:

 

New Name:

Victory Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

Victory Expedition Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

Victory Established Value Fund

 

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

Victory Global Equity Fund

 

Victory Newbridge Global Equity Fund

Victory Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Victory Newbridge Large Cap Growth Fund

Victory Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) is not a prospectus, but should be read in conjunction with the prospectuses of the Funds listed above, all of which are dated March 1, 2015, as they may be amended or supplemented from time to time.  This SAI is incorporated by reference in its entirety into the prospectuses.  Copies of the prospectuses may be obtained by writing the Funds at P.O. Box 182593 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2593, or by calling toll free 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).

 

The Funds’ audited financial statements for October 31, 2014 are incorporated in this SAI by reference to the Funds’ 2014 annual report to shareholders (File No. 811-4852).  You may obtain a copy of the Funds’ most recent annual report at no charge by writing to the address or calling the phone number noted above.

 



 

Table of Contents

 

 

Page

General Information

1

Investment Objectives, Policies and Limitations

1

Investment Strategies

5

Instruments in Which the Funds Can Invest

6

Debt Securities

6

International and Foreign Investments

24

Derivatives

28

Other Investments

34

Determining Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and Valuing Portfolio Securities

37

Performance

39

Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information

42

Dividends and Distributions

52

Taxes

53

Management of the Trust

62

Advisory and Other Contracts

70

Additional Information

91

Appendix A — Description of Security Ratings

A-1

 



 

GENERAL INFORMATION .

 

The Victory Portfolios (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust (formerly referred to as a “business trust”) on December 6, 1995 as a successor to a company of the same name organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 5, 1986.  The Trust is an open-end management investment company.  The Trust currently consists of 27 series (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) of units of beneficial interest (“shares”).

 

This SAI relates to the shares of 16 Funds and their respective classes.  Fund for Income, National Municipal Bond Fund and Ohio Municipal Bond are referred to, collectively, as the “Fixed Income Funds.”  The Funds, other than Balanced Fund, Investment Grade Convertible Fund and the Fixed Income Funds,  are referred to in this SAI, collectively, as the “Equity Funds.”  Much of the information contained in this SAI expands on subjects discussed in the Funds’ prospectuses.  Capitalized terms not defined herein are used as defined in the prospectuses.  No investment in shares of a Fund should be made without first reading that Fund’s prospectus.

 

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS .

 

Investment Objectives.

 

Each Fund’s investment objective is fundamental, meaning it may not be changed without a vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities.  There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Investment Policies and Limitations of Each Fund.

 

The investment policies of a Fund may be changed without an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of that Fund’s outstanding voting securities unless (1) a policy expressly is deemed to be a fundamental policy of the Fund or (2) a policy expressly is deemed to be changeable only by such majority vote.  A Fund may, following notice to its shareholders, employ other investment practices that presently are not contemplated for use by the Fund or that currently are not available but that may be developed to the extent such investment practices are both consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and legally permissible for the Fund.  Such investment practices, if they arise, may involve risks that exceed those involved in the activities described in a Fund’s prospectus.

 

A Fund’s classification and sub-classification is a matter of fundamental policy.  Each Fund is classified as an open-end investment company.  All Funds, except the Select Fund, are sub-classified as diversified investment companies. The Select Fund is non-diversified. As such, the Select Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in smaller number of issuers. This could make the Fund more susceptible to economic or credit risks than a diversified fund.

 

The following policies and limitations supplement the Funds’ investment policies set forth in the prospectuses.  Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of a Fund’s assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the Fund’s acquisition of such security or other asset except in the case of borrowing (or other activities that may be deemed to result in the issuance of a “senior security” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)).  Accordingly, any subsequent change in values, net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with a Fund’s investment policies and limitations.  If the value of a Fund’s holdings of illiquid securities at any time exceeds the percentage limitation applicable at the time of acquisition due to subsequent fluctuations in value or other reasons, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) will consider what actions, if any, are appropriate to maintain adequate liquidity.

 

Fundamental Investment Policies and Limitations of the Funds.  The following investment limitations are fundamental and may not be changed without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding shares, as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

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1.                                       Senior Securities.

 

None of the Funds may issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

The SEC takes the position that transactions that have the effect of increasing the leverage of the capital structure of a fund are the economic equivalent of borrowing, and they can be viewed as a type of borrowing known as a “senior security” for purposes of the 1940 Act.  Examples of such transactions and trading practices include reverse repurchase agreements; mortgage-dollar-roll transactions; selling securities short (other than selling short “against the box”); buying and selling certain derivatives contracts, such as futures contracts; writing or selling put and call options; engaging in sale-buybacks; firm commitment and standby commitment agreements; when-issued, delayed delivery and forward commitment transactions; and other similar transactions.  A transaction will not be considered to constitute the issuance by a fund of a “senior security,” as that term is defined in Section 18(g) of the 1940 Act, and therefore such transaction will not be subject to the 300% minimum asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by a fund, if the fund maintains an offsetting financial position by segregating liquid assets (as determined by the adviser under the general oversight of the fund board) at least equal to the value of the fund’s potential economic exposure as measured daily on a mark-to-market basis; or otherwise “covers” the transaction in accordance with applicable SEC guidance (collectively defined as “covers” the transaction).  In order to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding cover, a fund may be required to buy or sell securities at a disadvantageous time or when the prices then available are deemed disadvantageous.  In addition, segregated assets may not be readily available to satisfy redemption requests or for other purposes.

 

2.                                       Underwriting.

 

None of the Funds may underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that a Fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in the disposition of restricted securities.

 

3.                                       Borrowing.

 

None of the Funds may borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, or by order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

A fund’s ability to borrow money is limited by its investment policies and limitations, by the 1940 Act, and by applicable exemptions, no action letters, interpretations, and other pronouncements issued from time to time by regulatory authorities, including the SEC and its staff.  Under the 1940 Act, a fund is required to maintain continuous asset coverage (that is, total assets including the proceeds of borrowings, less liabilities excluding borrowings) of not less than 300% of the amount borrowed, with an exception for borrowings not in excess of 5% of the fund’s total assets made for temporary purposes.  Any borrowings for temporary purposes in excess of 5 percent are subject to the minimum 300% asset coverage requirement.  If the value of the assets set aside to meet the 300% asset coverage were to decline below 300%due to market fluctuations or other causes, a fund may be required to sell some of its portfolio holdings within three days (excluding Sundays and holidays) to reduce the debt and comply with the 300% minimum asset coverage requirement, even in circumstances where it is considered disadvantageous from an investment perspective to sell securities at that time or at the prices then available.

 

4.                                       Real Estate.

 

None of the Funds may purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of direct ownership of securities or other instruments.  This restriction shall not prevent any of these Funds from investing in the following: (i) securities or other instruments backed by real estate; (ii) securities of real estate operating companies; or (iii) securities of companies engaged in the real estate business, including real estate investment trusts.  This restriction does not preclude any of these Funds from buying securities backed by mortgages on real estate or securities of companies engaged in such activities.

 

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5.                                       Lending.

 

None of the Funds may make loans, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

Generally, the 1940 Act prohibits loans if a fund’s investment policies do not permit loans, and if the loans are made, directly or indirectly, to persons deemed to control or to be under common control with the registered investment company.

 

6.                                       Commodities.

 

None of the Funds may purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent a Fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities).

 

7.                                       Concentration.

 

None of the Funds may concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as the term “concentration” is used in the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.  This restriction shall not prevent any Fund from investing all of its assets in a “master” fund that has adopted similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions.

 

Concentration means investing more than 25% of a Fund’s net assets in a particular industry or a specified group of industries.

 

When investing in industrial development bonds, each of National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds will look to the source of the underlying payments.  None of these Funds will invest 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds with underlying payments derived from similar projects.

 

Non-Fundamental Investment Policies and Limitations of the Funds .  The following investment restrictions are non-fundamental and may be changed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees.

 

1.                                       Illiquid Securities.

 

Illiquid securities are securities that are not readily marketable or cannot be disposed of promptly within seven days and, in the usual course of business, at approximately the price at which a Fund has valued them.  Such securities include, but are not limited to, time deposits and repurchase agreements with maturities longer than seven days.  Securities that may be resold under Rule 144A, securities offered pursuant to Section 4(2) of, or securities otherwise subject to restrictions or limitations on resale under the Securities Act shall not be deemed illiquid solely by reason of being unregistered.  Victory Capital Management Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”), under oversight of the Board, determines whether a particular security is deemed to be liquid based on the trading markets for the specific security and other factors.

 

No Fund may invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

 

2.                                       Short Sales and Purchases on Margin.

 

No Fund may make short sales of securities, other than short sales “against the box,” or purchase securities on margin except for short-term credits necessary for clearance of portfolio transactions, provided that this restriction will not be applied to limit the use of options, futures contracts and related options, in the manner otherwise permitted by the investment restrictions, policies and investment program of the Fund.

 

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3.                                       Other Investment Companies.

 

No Fund may purchase the securities of any registered open-end investment company or registered unit investment trust in reliance on Section 12(d)(1)(G) or Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act, which permits operation as a “fund of funds.”

 

Except as provided in the next paragraph, none of the Funds may: (1) invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one investment company; (2) own more than 3% of the securities of any one investment company; or (3) invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of other investment companies.

 

Each Fund may purchase and redeem shares issued by a money market fund without limit, provided that either: (1) the acquiring Fund pays no “sales charge” or “service fee” (as each of those terms is defined in the FINRA Conduct Rules); or (2) the Adviser waives its advisory fee in an amount necessary to offset any such sales charge or service fee.

 

For purposes of this investment restriction, a “money market fund” is either: (1) an open-end investment company registered under the 1940 Act and regulated as a money market fund in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act; or (2) a company that is exempt from registration as in investment company under Sections 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act and that: (a) limits its investments to those permitted under Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act; and (b) undertakes to comply with all the other requirements of Rule 2a-7, except that, if the company has no board of directors, the company’s investment adviser performs the duties of the board of directors.

 

4.                                       Miscellaneous.

 

a.                                       Investment grade obligations.

 

Neither of the National Municipal Bond or Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may hold more than 5% of its total assets in securities that have been downgraded below investment grade.

 

b.                                       Concentration.

 

For purposes of calculating concentration of investments in the utility and finance categories, each Fund will operate as follows: neither finance companies as a group nor utility companies as a group are considered a single industry for purposes of a Fund’s concentration policy ( i.e. , finance companies will be considered a part of the industry they finance and utilities will be divided according to the types of services they provide).

 

c.                                        Foreign Issuers .

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may not invest in excess of 10% of its total assets in the securities of foreign issuers, excluding from such limitation securities listed on any United States securities exchange.

 

d.                                       Unseasoned Issuers .

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may not invest in excess of 5% of its total assets in securities of issuers which, including predecessors, do not have a record of at least three years’ operation.

 

e.                                        Mortgage, Pledge or Hypothecation of Securities or Assets.

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may not pledge or hypothecate any of its assets.  For the purpose of this limitation, collateral arrangements with respect to stock options or forward transactions are not deemed to be a pledge of assets.

 

f.                                         Lending or Borrowing .

 

The Fund for Income will not lend any of its portfolio securities.

 

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No Fund intends to borrow money for leveraging purposes.

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES.

 

Each Fund’s principal investment strategies are described in its prospectus.  To carry out its investment strategy, a Fund may engage in one or more of the following activities:

 

Temporary Defensive Measures.   For temporary defensive purposes in response to market conditions, each Fund may hold up to 100% of its assets in cash or high quality, short-term obligations such as domestic and foreign commercial paper (including variable-amount master demand notes), bankers’ acceptances, CDs and demand and time deposits of domestic and foreign branches of U.S. banks and foreign banks and repurchase agreements.  (See “International and Foreign Investments” for a description of risks associated with investments in foreign securities.)  These temporary defensive measures may result in performance that is inconsistent with a Fund’s investment objective.

 

Short Sales Against-the-Box.  The Funds will not make short sales of securities, other than short sales “against-the-box.”  In a short sale against-the-box, a Fund sells a security that it owns, or a security equivalent in kind and amount to the security sold short that the Fund has the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future.  A Fund will enter into short sales against-the-box to hedge against unanticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities.  If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, a Fund loses the opportunity to participate in the gain.

 

Secondary Investment Strategies

 

In addition to the investment strategies described in the prospectuses, the Funds may engage in other investment strategies outlined below.

 

·                   The Balanced Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in investment-grade municipal obligations.

 

·                   Each of the Balanced, Fund for Income, National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments.

 

·                   The Diversified Stock and Select Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in preferred stocks, investment grade corporate debt securities, short-term debt obligations and U.S. government obligations; and may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments.

 

·                   The Large Cap Growth Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in preferred stocks, investment grade corporate debt securities, short-term debt obligations and U.S. government obligations.

 

·                   The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in corporate debt securities, common stock, U.S. government securities and high-quality short-term debt obligations, preferred stock and repurchase agreements; and up to 10% of its total assets in foreign debt and equity securities.

 

·                   The Established Value Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in short-term U.S. government obligations, repurchase agreements, short-term debt obligations and investment grade debt securities.

 

·                   The Small Company Opportunity Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in: equity securities of larger companies (those with market capitalizations in the top 20% of the 5,000 largest U.S. companies), investment-grade securities, preferred stocks, short-term debt obligations and repurchase agreements.

 

·                   The Special Value Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in investment-grade debt securities and preferred stocks; and may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments.

 

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·                   The Equity Funds may invest in futures contracts, options on futures contracts, ETFs and other similar investment vehicles that provide exposure to commodities such as gold or other precious metals, energy or other commodities, regardless of whether such vehicles invest in mines, producers, bullion or futures.

 

INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE FUNDS CAN INVEST .

 

The following paragraphs provide a brief description of some of the types of securities in which the Funds may invest in accordance with their investment objective, policies and limitations, including certain transactions the Funds may make and strategies they may adopt.  The Funds’ investments in the following securities and other financial instruments are subject to the investment policies and limitations described in the prospectuses and this SAI.  The following also contains a brief description of the risk factors related to these securities.  The Funds may, following notice to their shareholders, take advantage of other investment practices that presently are not contemplated for use by the Funds or that currently are not available but that may be developed, to the extent such investment practices are both consistent with a Fund’s investment objective and are legally permissible for the Fund.  Such investment practices, if they arise, may involve risks that exceed those involved in the activities described in a Fund’s prospectus and this SAI.

 

Debt Securities.

 

Corporate and Short-Term Obligations.

 

U.S. Corporate Debt Obligations include bonds, debentures and notes.  Debentures represent unsecured promises to pay, while notes and bonds may be secured by mortgages on real property or security interests in personal property.  Bonds include, but are not limited to, debt instruments with maturities of approximately one year or more, debentures, mortgage-related securities, stripped government securities and zero coupon obligations.  Bonds, notes and debentures in which the Funds may invest may differ in interest rates, maturities and times of issuance.  The market value of a Fund’s fixed income investments will change in response to interest rate changes and other factors.  During periods of falling interest rates, the values of outstanding fixed income securities generally rise.  Conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the values of such securities generally decline.  Moreover, while securities with longer maturities tend to produce higher yields, the price of longer maturity securities also are subject to greater market fluctuations as a result of changes in interest rates.

 

Changes by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (“NRSROs”) in the rating of any fixed income security and in the ability of an issuer to make payments of interest and principal also affect the value of these investments.  Except under conditions of default, changes in the value of a Fund’s securities will not affect cash income derived from these securities but may affect the Fund’s net asset value per share (“NAV”).

 

Convertible and Exchangeable Debt Obligations.  A convertible debt obligation is typically a bond or preferred stock that may be converted at a stated price within a specified period of time into a specified number of shares of common stock of the same or a different issuer.  Convertible debt obligations are usually senior to common stock in a corporation’s capital structure, but usually are subordinate to similar non-convertible debt obligations.  While providing a fixed income stream (generally higher in yield than the income derivable from a common stock but lower than that afforded by a similar non-convertible debt obligation), a convertible debt obligation also affords an investor the opportunity, through its conversion feature, to participate in the capital appreciation of the common stock into which it is convertible.

 

An exchangeable debt obligation is debt that is redeemable in either cash or a specified number of common shares of a company different from the issuing company.  Exchangeable debt obligations have characteristics and risks similar to those of convertible debt obligations and behave in the market place the same way as convertible debt obligations.

 

In general, the market value of a convertible debt obligation is at least the higher of its “investment value” ( i.e. , its value as a fixed income security) or its “conversion value” ( i.e. , the value of the underlying share of common stock if the security is converted).  As a fixed-income security, a convertible debt obligation tends to increase in market value when interest rates decline and tends to decrease in value when interest rates rise.  However, the price of a convertible debt obligation also is influenced by the market value of the security’s underlying common stock.  Thus,

 

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the price of a convertible debt obligation tends to increase as the market value of the underlying stock increases, and tends to decrease as the market value of the underlying stock declines.  While no securities investment is without some risk, investments in convertible debt obligations generally entail less risk than investments in the common stock of the same issuer.

 

Securities received upon conversion of convertible debt obligations or upon exercise of call options or warrants forming elements of synthetic convertibles (described below) may be retained temporarily to permit orderly disposition or to defer realization of gain or loss for federal tax purposes, and will be included in calculating the amount of the Fund’s total assets invested in true and synthetic convertibles.

 

Dividend Growth and Special Value Funds may invest in securities convertible into common stock, such as convertible bonds, convertible notes, and convertible preferred stocks. In making investment decisions involving convertible securities, the Adviser considers the attractiveness of the underlying common stock, the financial condition of the issuer, the effect on portfolio diversification, equity sensitivity or delta, current income or yield, upside/downside analysis (how the Adviser expects the convertible security to perform over a given time period given a change in the underlying common stock), convertible valuation (convertible price relative to its theoretical value), and the liquidity of the security.

 

Synthetic Convertibles.  The Dividend Growth, Investment Grade Convertible and Special Value Funds also may invest in “synthetic convertibles.”  A synthetic convertible is created by combining separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a true convertible security, i.e. , fixed income (“fixed-income component”) and the right to acquire equity securities (“convertibility component”).  The fixed-income component is achieved by investing in non-convertible bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments.  The convertibility component is achieved by investing in warrants or exchange listed call options or stock index call options granting the holder the right to purchase a specified quantity of securities within a specified period of time at a specified price or to receive cash in the case of stock index options.

 

A holder of a synthetic convertible faces the risk of a decline in the price of the stock or the level of the index involved in the convertibility component, causing a decline in the value of the option or warrant.  Should the price of the stock fall below the exercise price and remain there throughout the exercise period, the entire amount paid for the call option or warrant would be lost.  Since a synthetic convertible includes the fixed-income component as well, the holder of a synthetic convertible also faces the risk that interest rates will rise, causing a decline in the value of the fixed-income instrument.

 

Short-Term Corporate Obligations are bonds issued by corporations and other business organizations in order to finance their short-term credit needs.  Corporate bonds in which a Fund may invest generally consist of those rated in the two highest rating categories of an NRSRO that possess many favorable investment attributes.  In the lower end of this category, credit quality may be more susceptible to potential future changes in circumstances.  Each of the Balanced and Special Value may invest up to 35% and 20%, respectively, of its total assets in short-term corporate debt obligations.

 

Demand Features.   A Fund may acquire securities that are subject to puts and standby commitments (“demand features”) to purchase the securities at their principal amount (usually with accrued interest) within a fixed period (usually seven days) following a demand by the Fund.  The demand feature may be issued by the issuer of the underlying securities, a dealer in the securities or by another third party, and may not be transferred separately from the underlying security.  A Fund uses these arrangements to obtain liquidity and not to protect against changes in the market value of the underlying securities.  The bankruptcy, receivership or default by the issuer of the demand feature, or a default on the underlying security or other event that terminates the demand feature before its exercise, will adversely affect the liquidity of the underlying security.  Demand features that are exercisable even after a payment default on the underlying security may be treated as a form of credit enhancement.  The National Municipal Bond Fund and Ohio Municipal Bond Fund may each invest in demand features without limit.

 

Bankers’ Acceptances are negotiable drafts or bills of exchange, typically drawn by an importer or exporter to pay for specific merchandise, which are “accepted” by a bank, meaning, in effect, that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the face value of the instrument on maturity.  Bankers’ acceptances will be those guaranteed by domestic and

 

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foreign banks, if at the time of purchase such banks have capital, surplus and undivided profits in excess of $100 million (as of the date of their most recently published financial statements).

 

Certificates of Deposit (“CDs”) are negotiable certificates issued against funds deposited in a commercial bank or a savings and loan association for a definite period of time and earning a specified return.  A Fund may invest in CDs and demand and time deposits of domestic and foreign banks and savings and loan associations, if (a) at the time of purchase such financial institutions have capital, surplus and undivided profits in excess of $100 million (as of the date of their most recently published financial statements) or (b) the principal amount of the instrument is insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) or the Savings Association Insurance Fund.

 

Eurodollar CDs are U.S. dollar-denominated CDs issued by branches of foreign and domestic banks located outside the United States.  Eurodollar time deposits are U.S. dollar-denominated deposits in a foreign branch of a U.S. bank or a foreign bank.

 

Yankee CDs are issued by a U.S. branch of a foreign bank denominated in U.S. dollars and held in the United States.

 

Canadian Time Deposits are U.S. dollar-denominated CDs issued by Canadian offices of major Canadian banks.

 

Commercial Paper is comprised of unsecured promissory notes, usually issued by corporations.  Except as noted below with respect to variable amount master demand notes, issues of commercial paper normally have maturities of less than nine months and fixed rates of return.  In addition to corporate issuers, borrowers that issue municipal securities also may issue tax-exempt commercial paper. (see “Municipal Securities”).  The Funds will purchase only commercial paper that meets the definition of Eligible Security. (see “Other Investments”).

 

Short-Term Funding Agreements (sometimes referred to as guaranteed investment contracts or “GICs”) are issued by insurance companies.  Pursuant to such agreements, a Fund makes cash contributions to a deposit fund of the insurance company’s general account.  The insurance company then credits the Fund, on a monthly basis, guaranteed interest that is based on an index.  The short-term funding agreement provides that this guaranteed interest will not be less than a certain minimum rate.  Because the principal amount of a short-term funding agreement may not be received from the insurance company on seven days notice or less, the agreement is considered to be an illiquid investment and subject to the restrictions on investing in illiquid securities.  In determining dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity, a short-term funding agreement will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period of time remaining until the next readjustment of the guaranteed interest rate.

 

Variable and Adjustable Rate Debt Securities.

 

Variable Amount Master Demand Notes are unsecured demand notes that permit the indebtedness thereunder to vary and provide for periodic adjustments in the interest rate according to the terms of the instrument.  Although there is no secondary market for these notes, a Fund may demand payment of principal and accrued interest at any time and may resell the notes at any time to a third party.  The absence of an active secondary market, however, could make it difficult for a Fund to dispose of a variable amount master demand note if the issuer defaulted on its payment obligations, and the Fund could, for this or other reasons, suffer a loss to the extent of the default.  While the notes typically are not rated by credit rating agencies, issuers of variable amount master demand notes must satisfy the same criteria as set forth above for unrated commercial paper, and the Adviser will monitor continuously the issuer’s financial status and ability to make payments due under the instrument.  Where necessary to ensure that a note is of “high quality,” a Fund will require that the issuer’s obligation to pay the principal of the note be backed by an unconditional bank letter or line of credit, guarantee or commitment to lend.  For purposes of a Fund’s investment policies, a variable amount master demand note will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period of time remaining until the next readjustment of its interest rate or the period of time remaining until the principal amount can be recovered from the issuer through demand.  Each of the Balanced and Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in variable amount master demand notes.  Each of the Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Large Cap Growth, National Municipal Bond, Ohio Municipal Bond, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in variable amount master demand notes.

 

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Variable Rate Demand Notes are tax-exempt obligations containing a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula, together with an unconditional right to demand payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period, generally not to exceed seven days.  The Funds also may invest in participation variable rate demand notes, which provide a Fund with an undivided interest in underlying variable rate demand notes held by major investment banking institutions.  Any purchase of variable rate demand notes will meet applicable diversification and concentration requirements.

 

Variable and Floating Rate Notes.   A variable rate note is one whose terms provide for the readjustment of its interest rate on set dates and that, upon such readjustment, reasonably can be expected to have a market value that approximates its par value.  A floating rate note is one whose terms provide for the readjustment of its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes and that, at any time, reasonably can be expected to have a market value that approximates its par value.  Such notes frequently are not rated by credit rating agencies; however, unrated variable and floating rate notes purchased by the Fund will only be those determined by the Adviser, pursuant to guidelines approved by the Trustees, to pose minimal credit risks and to be of comparable quality, at the time of purchase, to rated instruments eligible for purchase under the Fund’s investment policies.  In making such determinations, the Adviser will consider the earning power, cash flow and other liquidity ratios of the issuers of such notes (such issuers include financial, merchandising, bank holding and other companies) and will continuously monitor their financial condition.  Although there may be no active secondary market with respect to a particular variable or floating rate note purchased by a Fund, the Fund may resell the note at any time to a third party.  The absence of an active secondary market, however, could make it difficult for a Fund to dispose of a variable or floating rate note in the event that the issuer of the note defaulted on its payment obligations and a Fund could, for this or other reasons, suffer a loss to the extent of the default.  Bank letters of credit may secure variable or floating rate notes.

 

The maturities of variable or floating rate notes are determined as follows:

 

1.  A variable or floating rate note that is issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any agency thereof and that has a variable rate of interest readjusted no less frequently than annually will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate.

 

2.  A variable or floating rate note, the principal amount of which is scheduled on the face of the instrument to be paid in one year or less, will be deemed by the Fund to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate.

 

3.  A variable or floating rate note that is subject to a demand feature scheduled to be paid in one year or more will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand.

 

4.  A variable or floating rate note that is subject to a demand feature will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand.

 

As used above, a note is “subject to a demand feature” where a Fund is entitled to receive the principal amount of the note either at any time on no more than 30 days’ notice or at specified intervals not exceeding one year and upon no more than 30 days’ notice.

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in variable and floating rate notes and the Established Value Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in these securities.  The Fund for Income may invest up to 35% of its total assets in variable and floating rate U.S. government securities.

 

Extendible Debt Securities are securities that can be retired at the option of a Fund at various dates prior to maturity.  In calculating average portfolio maturity, a Fund may treat extendible debt securities as maturing on the next optional retirement date.

 

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Receipts and Zero Coupon Bonds.

 

Receipts are separately traded interest and principal component parts of bills, notes, and bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury that are transferable through the federal book entry system, known as “separately traded registered interest and principal securities” (“STRIPS”) and “coupon under book entry safekeeping” (“CUBES”).  These instruments are issued by banks and brokerage firms and are created by depositing Treasury notes and Treasury bonds into a special account at a custodian bank; the custodian holds the interest and principal payments for the benefit of the registered owners of the certificates or receipts.  The custodian arranges for the issuance of the certificates or receipts evidencing ownership and maintains the register.  Receipts include Treasury receipts (“TRs”), Treasury investment growth receipts (“TIGRs”), and certificates of accrual on Treasury securities (“CATS”).

 

Fund for Income may invest up to 20% of its total assets in U.S. government security receipts.  Each of the Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in receipts.  The Balanced Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in these securities.

 

Zero Coupon Bonds are purchased at a discount from the face amount because the buyer receives only the right to a fixed payment on a certain date in the future and does not receive any periodic interest payments.  The effect of owning instruments that do not make current interest payments is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment but also, in effect, on accretion during the life of the obligations.  This implicit reinvestment of earnings at the same rate eliminates the risk of being unable to reinvest distributions at a rate as high as the implicit yields on the zero coupon bond, but at the same time eliminates the holder’s ability to reinvest at higher rates.  For this reason, zero coupon bonds are subject to substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than are comparable securities that pay interest currently.  This fluctuation increases in accordance with the length of the period to maturity.

 

The National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond may invest in zero coupon bonds without limit, provided that these Funds satisfy the maturity requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.  Fund for Income may invest up to 20% of its total assets in zero coupon U.S. government securities.

 

Investment Grade and High Quality Securities.

 

The Funds may invest in “investment grade” obligations, which are those that are rated at the time of purchase within the four highest rating categories assigned by an NRSRO or, if unrated, are obligations that the Adviser determines to be of comparable quality.  The applicable securities ratings are described in Appendix A to this SAI.  “High-quality” short-term obligations are those obligations that, at the time of purchase, (1) possess a rating in one of the two highest ratings categories from at least one NRSRO (for example, commercial paper rated “A-1” or “A-2” by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or “P-1” or “P-2” by Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”)) or (2) are unrated by an NRSRO but are determined by the Adviser to present minimal credit risks and to be of comparable quality to rated instruments eligible for purchase by the Funds under guidelines adopted by the Board.

 

High-Yield Debt Securities.

 

High-yield debt securities are below-investment grade debt securities, commonly referred to as “junk bonds” (those rated “Ba” to “C” by Moody’s or “BB” to “C” by S&P), that have poor protection with respect to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, or may be in default.  These securities are often considered to be speculative and involve greater risk of loss or price changes due to changes in the issuer’s capacity to pay.  The market prices of high-yield debt securities may fluctuate more than those of higher-rated debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty, which may follow periods of rising interest rates.

 

An economic downturn could disrupt the high yield debt market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest.  Also, an increase in interest rates would have a greater adverse impact on the value of such obligations than on higher quality debt securities.  During an economic downturn or period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issues may experience financial stress which would adversely affect their ability to service their principal

 

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and interest payment obligations.  Prices and yields of high yield securities will fluctuate over time and, during periods of economic uncertainty, volatility of high yield securities may adversely affect a Fund’s net asset value.

 

While the market for high-yield debt securities has been in existence for many years and has weathered previous economic downturns, the 1980s brought a dramatic increase in the use of such securities to fund highly leveraged corporate acquisitions and restructurings.  Past experience may not provide an accurate indication of future performance of the high yield bond market, especially during periods of economic recession.

 

The market for high-yield debt securities may be thinner and less active than that for higher-rated debt securities, which can adversely affect the prices at which the former are sold.  If market quotations are not available, high-yield debt securities will be valued in accordance with procedures established by the Board, including the use of outside pricing services.

 

Judgment plays a greater role in valuing high-yield debt securities than is the case for securities for which more external sources for quotations and last-sale information are available.  Adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions may affect the ability of outside pricing services to value high-yield debt securities and a Fund’s ability to sell these securities.

 

Credit quality in the high-yield securities market can change suddenly and unexpectedly, and even recently issued credit ratings may not fully reflect the actual risks posed by a particular high-yield security.  For these reasons, it is the policy of the Adviser not to rely exclusively on ratings issued by established credit rating agencies, but to supplement such ratings with its own independent and on-going review of credit quality.  The achievement of a Fund’s investment objective by investment in such securities may be more dependent on the Adviser’s credit analysis than is the case for higher quality bonds.  Should the rating of a portfolio security be downgraded, the Adviser will determine whether it is in the best interests of the Fund to retain or dispose of such security.

 

Since the risk of default is higher for high-yield debt securities, the Adviser’s research and credit analysis are an especially important part of managing securities of this type held by a Fund.  In considering investments for a Fund, the Adviser will attempt to identify those issuers of high-yielding debt securities whose financial conditions are adequate to meet future obligations, has improved, or is expected to improve in the future.  Analysis by the Adviser focuses on relative values based on such factors as interest or dividend coverage, asset coverage, earnings prospects, and the experience and managerial strength of the issuer.

 

Prices for high-yield debt securities may also be affected by legislative and regulatory developments.  For example, new federal rules require savings and loan institutions to gradually reduce their holdings of this type of security.  Congress has from time to time considered legislation which would restrict or eliminate the corporate tax deduction for interest payments in these securities and regulate corporate restructurings.  Such legislation may significantly depress the prices of outstanding securities of this type.

 

A Fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to pursue litigation or otherwise exercise its rights as security holder to seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to be in the best interest of the Fund’s shareholders.

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 20% in securities that are either not rated or rated below investment grade.  The Balanced Fund may invest in high yield securities that are rated B or higher by an NRSRO, or by more than one NRSRO (“dual rated securities”) provided that each NRSRO has rated the security B or higher, or, if unrated, of equivalent credit quality.  The Balanced ,  Dividend Growth and Special Value Funds may invest up to 5% of its net assets in such high yield securities.  Included within this limit are credit derivatives that are considered high yield instruments.

 

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments.

 

Loans and other direct debt instruments are interests in amounts owed by a corporate, governmental, or other borrower to another party.  They may represent amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates (loans and loan participations), to suppliers of goods or services (trade claims or other receivables), or to other parties.  Direct debt

 

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instruments involve a risk of loss in case of default or insolvency of the borrower and may offer less legal protection to a Fund in the event of fraud or misrepresentation.  In addition, loan participations involve a risk of insolvency of the lending bank or other financial intermediary.  Direct debt instruments also may include standby financing commitments that obligate a Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand.  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in loan participations.

 

U.S. Government Obligations.

 

U.S. Government Securities are obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities.  Obligations of certain agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; others are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; others are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase the agency’s obligations; and still others are supported only by the credit of the agency or instrumentality.  No assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support to U.S. government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not obligated to do so by law.  The Balanced Fund may invest up to 60% of its total assets in U.S. government securities.  The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in these securities.  Each of the Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Large Cap Growth, National Municipal Bond, Ohio Municipal Bond, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in U.S. government securities.

 

Wholly-Owned Government Corporations include: (A) the Commodity Credit Corporation; (B) the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund; (C) the Export-Import Bank of the United States; (D) the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation; (E) Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated; (F) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (G) the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”); (H) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (I) the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation; (J) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (K) the Rural Telephone Bank until the ownership, control and operation of the Bank are converted under section 410(a) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950(a)); (L) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (M) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development when carrying out duties and powers related to the Federal Housing Administration Fund; (N) the Tennessee Valley Authority (“TVA”); (O) the Panama Canal Commission; and (P) the Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Corporation.

 

The Tennessee Valley Authority , a federal corporation and the nation’s largest public power company, issues a number of different power bonds, quarterly income debt securities (“QUIDs”) and discount notes to provide capital for its power program.  TVA bonds include: global and domestic power bonds, valley inflation-indexed power securities, which are indexed to inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index; and put-able automatic rate reset securities, which are 30-year non-callable securities.  QUIDs pay interest quarterly, are callable after five years and are due at different times.  TVA discount notes are available in various amounts and with maturity dates less than one year from the date of issue.  Although TVA is a federal corporation, the U.S. government does not guarantee its securities, although TVA may borrow under a line of credit from the U.S. Treasury.

 

Municipal Securities.

 

Municipal securities are obligations, typically bonds and notes, issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities, the interest on which, in the opinion of the issuer’s bond counsel at the time of issuance, is both exempt from federal income tax and not treated as a preference item for individuals for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.

 

“Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations” are debt obligations (a type of municipal security) issued by or on behalf of the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions, the interest on which is, in the opinion of the issuer’s bond counsel at the time of issuance, excluded from gross income for purposes of both regular federal income taxation and Ohio personal income tax.

 

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general operating expenses and the extension of loans to other public institutions and facilities.  Municipal securities may include fixed, variable, or floating rate obligations.  Municipal securities may be purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis (including refunding contracts).  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest in refunding contracts without limit.

 

The two principal categories of municipal securities are “general obligation” issues and “revenue” issues.  Other categories of municipal securities are “moral obligation” issues, private activity bonds and industrial development bonds.

 

The prices and yields on municipal securities are subject to change from time to time and depend upon a variety of factors, including general money market conditions, the financial condition of the issuer (or other entities whose financial resources are supporting the municipal security), general conditions in the market for tax-exempt obligations, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating(s) of the issue.  There are variations in the quality of municipal securities, both within a particular category of municipal securities and between categories.  Current information about the financial condition of an issuer of tax-exempt bonds or notes usually is not as extensive as that which is made available by corporations whose securities are publicly traded.

 

The term “municipal securities,” as used in this SAI, includes private activity bonds issued and industrial development bonds by or on behalf of public authorities to finance various privately-operated facilities if the interest paid thereon is both exempt from federal income tax and not treated as a preference item for individuals for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.  The term “municipal securities” also includes short-term instruments issued in anticipation of the receipt of tax funds, the proceeds of bond placements, or other revenues, such as short-term general obligation notes, tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue anticipation notes, tax-exempt commercial paper, construction loan notes and other forms of short-term tax-exempt loans.  Additionally, the term “municipal securities” includes project notes, which are issued by a state or local housing agency and are sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

An issuer’s obligations under its municipal securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the federal bankruptcy code.  Congress or state legislatures may enact laws extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both, or imposing other constraints upon the enforcement of such obligations or upon the ability of municipalities to levy taxes.  Litigation or other conditions may materially adversely affect the power or ability of an issuer to meet its obligations for the payment of interest on and principal of its municipal securities.  There also is the possibility that, as a result of litigation or other conditions, the power or ability of certain issuers to meet their obligations to pay interest on and principal of their tax-exempt bonds or notes may be materially impaired or their obligations may be found to be invalid or unenforceable.  Such litigation or conditions may, from time to time, have the effect of introducing uncertainties in the market for tax-exempt obligations or certain segments thereof, or may materially affect the credit risk with respect to particular bonds or notes.  Adverse economic, business, legal, or political developments might affect all or a substantial portion of the Fund’s tax-exempt bonds and notes in the same manner.

 

From time to time, proposals have been introduced before Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax exemption for interest on tax-exempt bonds, and similar proposals may be introduced in the future.  The U.S. Supreme Court has held that Congress has the constitutional authority to enact such legislation.  It is not possible to determine what effect the adoption of such proposals could have on the availability of tax-exempt bonds for investment by the Fund and the value of its portfolio.  Proposals also may be introduced before state legislatures that would affect the state tax treatment of municipal securities.  If such proposals were enacted, the availability of municipal securities and their value would be affected.

 

The Code imposes certain continuing requirements on issuers of tax-exempt bonds regarding the use, expenditure and investment of bond proceeds and the payment of rebate to the United States of America.  Failure by the issuer to comply with certain of these requirements subsequent to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds could cause interest on the bonds to become includable in gross income retroactive to the date of issuance.

 

General obligation issues are backed by the full taxing power of a state or municipality and are payable from the issuer’s general unrestricted revenues and not from any particular fund or source.  The characteristics and method of enforcement of general obligation bonds vary according to the law applicable to the particular issuer.  Revenue issues

 

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or special obligation issues are backed only by the revenues from a specific tax, project, or facility.  “Moral obligation” issues are normally issued by special purpose authorities.

 

Private activity bonds and industrial development bonds generally are revenue bonds and not payable from the resources or unrestricted revenues of the issuer.  The credit and quality of industrial development revenue bonds is usually directly related to the credit of the corporate user of the facilities.  Payment of principal of and interest on industrial development revenue bonds is the responsibility of the corporate user (and any guarantor).  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest in revenue bonds and resource recovery bonds without limit.

 

Private activity bonds, as discussed above, may constitute municipal securities depending on their tax treatment.  The source of payment and security for such bonds is the financial resources of the private entity involved; the full faith and credit and the taxing power of the issuer normally will not be pledged.  The payment obligations of the private entity also will be subject to bankruptcy as well as other exceptions similar to those described above.  Certain debt obligations known as “industrial development bonds” under prior federal tax law may have been issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to provide certain privately operated housing facilities, sports facilities, industrial parks, convention or trade show facilities, airport, mass transit, port or parking facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, sewage or solid waste disposal facilities and certain local facilities for water supply or other heating or cooling facilities.  Other private activity bonds and industrial development bonds issued to fund the construction, improvement or equipment of privately-operated industrial, distribution, research or commercial facilities also may be municipal securities, but the size of such issues is limited under current and prior federal tax law.  The aggregate amount of most private activity bonds and industrial development bonds is limited (except in the case of certain types of facilities) under federal tax law by an annual “volume cap.” The volume cap limits the annual aggregate principal amount of such obligations issued by or on behalf of all government instrumentalities in the state.  Such obligations are included within the term “municipal securities” if the interest paid thereon is, in the opinion of bond counsel, at the time of issuance, excluded from gross income for purposes of both federal income taxation (including any alternative minimum tax) and state personal income tax.  Funds that invest in private activity bonds may not be a desirable investment for “substantial users” of facilities financed by private activity bonds or industrial development bonds or for “related persons” of substantial users.

 

Project notes are secured by the full faith and credit of the United States through agreements with the issuing authority that provide that, if required, the U.S. government will lend the issuer an amount equal to the principal of and interest on the project notes, although the issuing agency has the primary obligation with respect to its project notes.

 

Some municipal securities are insured by private insurance companies, while others may be supported by letters of credit furnished by domestic or foreign banks.  Insured investments are covered by an insurance policy applicable to a specific security, either obtained by the issuer of the security or by a third party from a private insurer.  Insurance premiums for the municipal bonds are paid in advance by the issuer or the third party obtaining such insurance.  Such policies are non-cancelable and continue in force as long as the municipal bonds are outstanding and the respective insurers remain in business.

 

The insurer generally unconditionally guarantees the timely payment of the principal of and interest on the insured municipal bonds when and as such payments become due but shall not be paid by the issuer, except that in the event of any acceleration of the due date of the principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption (other than acceleration by reason of a mandatory sinking fund payment), default, or otherwise, the payments guaranteed will be made in such amounts and at such times as payments of principal would have been due had there not been such acceleration.  The insurer will be responsible for such payments less any amounts received by the bondholder from any trustee for the municipal bond issuers or from any other source.  The insurance does not guarantee the payment of any redemption premium, the value of the shares of a Fund, or payments of any tender purchase price upon the tender of the municipal bonds.  With respect to small issue industrial development municipal bonds and pollution control revenue municipal bonds, the insurer guarantees the full and complete payments required to be made by or on behalf of an issuer of such municipal bonds if there occurs any change in the tax-exempt status of interest on such municipal bonds, including principal, interest, or premium payments, if any, as and when required to be made by or on behalf of the issuer pursuant to the terms of such municipal bonds.  This insurance is intended to reduce financial risk, but the cost thereof will reduce the yield available to shareholders of a Fund.

 

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The ratings of NRSROs represent their opinions as to the quality of municipal securities.  In this regard, it should be emphasized that the ratings of any NRSRO are general and are not absolute standards of quality, and municipal securities with the same maturity, interest rate and rating may have different yields, while municipal securities of the same maturity and interest rate with different ratings may have the same yield.  Subsequent to purchase by a Fund, an issue of municipal securities may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required for purchase by the Fund.  The Adviser will consider such an event in determining whether the Fund should continue to hold the obligation.

 

The Adviser believes that it is likely that sufficient municipal securities will be available to satisfy the investment objective and policies of each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds.  In meeting its investment policies, such a Fund may invest part of its total assets in municipal securities that are private activity bonds.  Moreover, although no such Fund currently intends to do so on a regular basis, each such Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in municipal securities that are related in such a way that an economic, business or political development or change affecting one such security would likewise affect the other municipal securities.  Examples of such securities are obligations, the repayment of which is dependent upon similar types of projects or projects located in the same state.  Such investments would be made only if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Adviser.

 

Risk Factors Associated with Certain Issuers of Municipal Securities.   A number of factors could impair a municipal issuer’s ability to service its debt.

 

General Obligation.  The following may negatively affect a general obligation issuer’s debt service ability: reduced voter support for taxes; statutory tax limits; a reduction in state and/or federal support; adverse economic, demographic and social trends; and loss of a significant taxpayer, such as the closing of a major manufacturing plant in a municipality that is heavily dependent on that facility.

 

Hospital and Health Care Facilities.  The following may negatively affect hospital and health care facilities that issue municipal securities: changes in federal and state statutes, regulations and policies affecting the health care industry; changes in policies and practices of major managed care providers, private insurers, third party payors and private purchasers of health care services; reductions in federal Medicare and Medicaid payments; insufficient occupancy; and large malpractice lawsuits.

 

Housing. The following may diminish these issuers’ ability to service debt: accelerated prepayment of underlying mortgages; insufficient mortgage origination due to inadequate supply of housing or qualified buyers; higher than expected default rates on the underlying mortgages; and losses from receiving less interest from escrowed new project funds than is payable to bondholders

 

Utilities. The following may impair the debt service ability of utilities: deregulation; environmental regulations; and adverse population trends, weather conditions and economic developments.

 

Mass Transportation.   The following could negatively affect airport facilities: a sharp rise in fuel prices; reduced air traffic; closing of smaller, money-losing airports; adverse local economic and social trends; and changes in environmental, Federal Aviation Administration and other regulations.  The following could affect ports: natural hazards, such as drought and flood conditions; reliance on a limited number of products or trading partners; and changes in federal policies on trade, currency and agriculture.  The debt service ability of toll roads is affected by: changes in traffic demand resulting from adverse economic and employment trends, fuel shortages and sharp fuel price increases; dependence on tourist-oriented economies; and declines in motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, license fees and penalties and fines.

 

Higher Education.   The following could diminish a higher education issuer’s debt service ability: legislative or regulatory actions; local economic conditions; reduced enrollment; increased competition with other universities or colleges; reductions in state financial support and the level of private grants.

 

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Banking.   In addition, there are certain risks associated with the concentration of investments in the banking industry when municipal securities are credit enhanced by bank letters of credit. or guaranteed by banks.  These investments may be susceptible to adverse events affecting the banking industry.

 

Municipal Lease Obligations and participation interests therein, which may take the form of a lease, an installment purchase, or a conditional sale contract, are issued by state and local governments and authorities to acquire land and a wide variety of equipment and facilities.  Generally, a Fund will not hold such obligations directly as a lessor of the property, but will purchase a participation interest in a municipal obligation from a bank or other third party.  A participation interest gives a Fund a specified, undivided interest in the obligation in proportion to its purchased interest in the total amount of the obligation.

 

Municipal leases frequently have risks distinct from those associated with general obligation or revenue bonds.  State constitutions and statutes set forth requirements that states or municipalities must meet to incur debt.  These may include voter referenda, interest rate limits, or public sale requirements.  Leases, installment purchases, or conditional sale contracts (which normally provide for title to the leased asset to pass to the governmental issuer) have evolved as a means for governmental issuers to acquire property and equipment without meeting their constitutional and statutory requirements for the issuance of debt.  Many leases and contracts include “non-appropriation clauses” providing that the governmental issuer has no obligation to make future payments under the lease or contract unless money is appropriated for such purposes by the appropriate legislative body on a yearly or other periodic basis.  Non-appropriation clauses free the issuer from debt issuance limitations.  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest up to 30% of its total assets in municipal lease obligations.

 

Below-Investment Grade Municipal Securities.   While the market for municipal securities is considered to be substantial, adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions may affect the ability of outside pricing services used by the Fund to value portfolio securities, and the Fund’s ability to dispose of below-investment grade securities.  Outside pricing services are consistently monitored to assure that securities are valued by a method that the Board believes accurately reflects fair value.  The impact of changing investor perceptions may be especially pronounced in markets where municipal securities are thinly traded.  A Fund may choose, at its expense, or in conjunction with others, to pursue litigation seeking to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to be in the best interest of shareholders.

 

Neither the National Municipal Bond Fund nor the Ohio Municipal Bond Fund currently intends to invest in below-investment grade municipal securities.  However, each of these Funds may hold up to 5% of its assets in municipal securities that have been downgraded below investment grade.

 

Federally Taxable Obligations.   Neither the National Municipal Bond Fund nor the Ohio Municipal Bond Fund currently intends to invest in securities whose interest is federally taxable; however, from time to time, such a Fund may invest a portion of its assets on a temporary basis in fixed-income obligations whose interest is subject to federal income tax.  For example, such a Fund may invest in obligations whose interest is federally taxable pending the investment or reinvestment in municipal securities of proceeds from the sale of its shares of portfolio securities.  Each such Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in taxable obligations.

 

Should a Tax-Exempt Fixed Income Fund invest in federally taxable obligations, it would purchase securities that in the Adviser’s judgment are of high quality.  This would include obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; obligations of domestic banks; and repurchase agreements.  These Funds’ standards for high quality taxable obligations are essentially the same as those described by Moody’s in rating corporate obligations within its two highest ratings of Prime-1 and Prime-2, and those described by S&P in rating corporate obligations within its two highest ratings of “A-1” and “A-2.”  In making high quality determinations such a Fund also may consider the comparable ratings of other NRSROs.  The Supreme Court has held that Congress may subject the interest on municipal obligations to federal income tax.  Proposals to restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for interest on municipal obligations are introduced before Congress from time to time.

 

The Tax-Exempt Fixed Income Funds anticipate being as fully invested as practicable in municipal securities; however, there may be occasions when, as a result of maturities of portfolio securities, sales of Fund shares, or in

 

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order to meet redemption requests, such a Fund may hold cash that is not earning income.  In addition, there may be occasions when, in order to raise cash to meet redemptions, such a Fund may be required to sell securities at a loss.

 

Refunded Municipal Bonds.   In determining whether a Fund is “diversified” or “non-diversified” under the 1940 Act, the Fund is not limited in the percentage of its assets invested in U.S. government obligations.  Investments by a Fund in refunded municipal bonds that are secured by escrowed obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities are considered to be investments in U.S. government obligations for purposes of the diversification requirements to which the Fund is subject under the 1940 Act.  As a result, a Fund may invest in such refunded bonds issued by a particular municipal issuer without limit.  The escrowed securities securing such refunded municipal bonds will consist exclusively of U.S. government obligations, and will be held by an independent escrow agent or be subject to an irrevocable pledge of the escrow account to the debt service on the original bonds.

 

Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations.

 

As used in the prospectuses and this SAI, the term “Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations” refers to debt obligations issued by or on behalf of the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions, the interest on which is, in the opinion of the issuer’s bond counsel, rendered on the date of issuance, excluded from gross income for purposes of both federal income taxation and Ohio personal income tax (as used herein the terms “income tax” and “taxation” do not include any possible incidence of any alternative minimum tax).  Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations are issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as bridges, highways, roads, schools, water and sewer works and other utilities.  Other public purposes for which Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations may be issued include refunding outstanding obligations and obtaining funds to lend to other public institutions and facilities.  In addition, certain debt obligations known as “private activity bonds” may be issued by or on behalf of municipalities and public authorities to obtain funds to provide certain water, sewage and solid waste facilities, qualified residential rental projects, certain local electric, gas and other heating or cooling facilities, qualified hazardous waste disposal facilities, high-speed inter-city rail facilities, government-owned airports, docks and wharves and mass commuting facilities, certain qualified mortgages, student loan and redevelopment bonds and bonds used for certain organizations exempt from federal income taxation.  Certain debt obligations known as “industrial development bonds” under prior federal tax law may have been issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to provide certain privately operated housing facilities, sports facilities, industrial parks, convention or trade show facilities, airport, mass transit, port or parking facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, sewage or solid waste disposal facilities and certain local facilities for water supply or other heating or cooling facilities.  Other private activity bonds and industrial development bonds issued to fund the construction, improvement or equipment of privately-operated industrial, distribution, research or commercial facilities also may be Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations, but the size of such issues is limited under current and prior federal tax law.  The aggregate amount of most private activity bonds and industrial development bonds is limited (except in the case of certain types of facilities) under federal tax law by an annual “volume cap.” The volume cap limits the annual aggregate principal amount of such obligations issued by or on behalf of all government instrumentalities in the state.  Such obligations are included within the term Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations if the interest paid thereon is, in the opinion of bond counsel, rendered on the date of issuance, excluded from gross income for purposes of both federal income taxation (including, in certain cases, any alternative minimum tax) and Ohio personal income tax.  A Fund that invests in Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations may not be a desirable investment for “substantial users” of facilities financed by private activity bonds or industrial development bonds or for “related persons” of substantial users.  (see “Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes” in the prospectuses.)

 

Prices and yields on Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations are dependent on a variety of factors, including general money market conditions, the financial condition of the issuer, general conditions in the market for tax-exempt obligations, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and ratings of particular issues, and are subject to change from time to time.  Current information about the financial condition of an issuer of tax-exempt bonds or notes is usually not as extensive as that which is made available by corporations whose securities are publicly traded.

 

Obligations of subdivision issuers of tax-exempt bonds and notes may be subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws, such as the Federal Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, as amended, affecting the rights and remedies of creditors.  Congress or state legislatures may seek to extend the time for payment of principal or interest, or both, or to impose other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations.  There also is the possibility that, as a

 

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result of litigation or other conditions, the power or ability of certain issuers to meet their obligations to pay premium and interest on and principal of their tax-exempt bonds or notes may be materially impaired or their obligations may be found to be invalid or unenforceable.  Such litigation or conditions may, from time to time, have the effect of introducing uncertainties in the market for tax-exempt obligations or certain segments thereof, or may materially affect the credit risk with respect to particular bonds or notes.  Adverse economic, business, legal or political developments might affect all or a substantial portion of the Funds’ tax-exempt bonds and notes in the same manner.

 

From time to time, proposals have been introduced before Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax exemption for interest on tax-exempt bonds, and similar proposals may be introduced in the future.  A 1988 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress has the constitutional authority to enact such legislation.  It is not possible to determine what effect the adoption of such proposals could have on the availability of tax-exempt bonds for investment by a Fund and the value of its portfolio.

 

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) imposes certain continuing requirements on issuers of tax-exempt bonds regarding the use, expenditure and investment of bond proceeds and the payment of rebate to the United States of America.  Failure by the issuer to comply subsequent to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds with certain of these requirements could cause interest on the bonds to become includable in gross income, including retroactively to the date of issuance.

 

A Fund may invest in Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations either by purchasing them directly or by purchasing certificates of accrual or similar instruments evidencing direct ownership of interest payments or principal payments, or both, on Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations, provided that, in the opinion of counsel to the initial seller of each such certificate or instrument, any original issue discount accruing on such certificate or instrument that is purchased at a yield not greater than the coupon rate of interest on the related Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations will be exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax to the same extent as interest on such Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations.  A Fund also may invest in Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations by purchasing from banks participation interests in all or part of specific holdings of Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations.  Such participations may be backed in whole or in part by an irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee of the selling bank.  The selling bank may receive a fee from the Fund in connection with the arrangement.  A Fund will not purchase participation interests unless it receives an opinion of counsel or a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) that interest earned by it on Ohio Tax-Exempt Obligations in which it holds such a participation interest is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax.

 

Additional Information Concerning Ohio Issuers.  The Ohio Municipal Bond Fund will invest most of its net assets in securities issued by or on behalf of (or in certificates of participation in lease-purchase obligations of) the State of Ohio, political subdivisions of the State, or agencies or instrumentalities of the State or its political subdivisions (Ohio Obligations).  The Ohio Municipal Bond Fund is therefore susceptible to general or particular economic, political or regulatory factors that may affect issuers of Ohio Obligations.  The following information constitutes only a brief summary of some of the many complex factors that may have an effect.  The information does not apply to “conduit” obligations on which the public issuer itself has no financial responsibility.

 

Generally, the creditworthiness of Ohio Obligations of local issuers is unrelated to that of obligations of the State itself, and the State has no responsibility to make payments on those local obligations.

 

There may be specific factors that at particular times apply in connection with investment in particular Ohio Obligations or in those obligations of particular Ohio issuers.  It is possible that the investment may be in particular Ohio Obligations, or in those of particular issuers, as to which those factors apply.  However, the information below is intended only as a general summary, and is not intended as a discussion of any specific factors that may affect any particular obligation or issuer.

 

State specific mutual funds invest almost exclusively in debt obligations of issuers in their state.  Thus, state specific funds are more vulnerable to events unique in their state because they do not have the geographic diversification typically found in national municipal funds that buy municipal securities from issuers around the entire nation.  Tax policies, the political environment, economic activity, demographics and population trends can vary significantly among the states.  Also, the general business climate can vary between states.  The cost of doing business can differ

 

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around the country relating to a state’s minimum wage, union penetration and the costs of generating electricity in different regions of the country, for example.

 

Because the Ohio Municipal Bond Fund invests almost exclusively in securities of issuers in the state of Ohio, the Fund is vulnerable to unfavorable economic conditions in Ohio that can impact the credit quality of all issuers in the state.  Adverse economic events that impact the Ohio economy can have an impact on the financial wherewithal of all issuers of municipal securities in the state.  Manufacturing, including auto-related manufacturing, remains a significant component of Ohio’s economy, but less important than in the past.  In general, any economic event or trend that negatively impacts manufacturing will have a greater negative impact on Ohio relative to other states that do not have as large a manufacturing component.  Favorably, in recent years, Ohio’s economy has become more diversified as the greatest growth has occurred in Ohio’s non-manufacturing sectors, including services.  Ohio’s health care sector has expanded and its high technology sector has grown too, partially as a result of state initiatives specifically targeting that area.  International trade and agriculture are other important segments of the Ohio economy.  International trade can be negatively impacted by adverse changes in the value of the dollar, while agriculture can be negatively impacted by weather, for example.  Any event that negatively impacts these segments of the economy in Ohio could negatively impact municipal finances in the state.

 

An aging and falling population in Ohio could negatively impact municipal finances over time.  Population could be negatively impacted if a high number of retirees decide to move to other states, for example.  A falling population could negatively impact municipalities as they lose their taxpayers.  Income taxes, sales taxes and property taxes as well as miscellaneous fees such as motor vehicle license fees could be negatively impacted as people move away and stop paying those taxes and fees in the State of Ohio.

 

Many Ohio political subdivisions, particularly school districts, get a large portion of their funding from the State of Ohio.  Thus, any event that negatively impacts the State of Ohio’s finances can carry over to other issuers of Ohio Obligations.  As part of the biennial budget law that took effect on July 1, 2011, the State of Ohio cut its funding of its political subdivisions to relieve its own financial pressures, and the State did not restore this funding as part of the biennial budget law that took effect on July 1, 2013. This reduction in funding could reverberate through to many issuers of Ohio Obligations and their payment of debt service on such Obligations.

 

There can be no assurance that Ohio political subdivisions will not be impacted by events that can negatively affect the prices of their securities or their abilities to make principal and interest payments on their debt.

 

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities.

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities are backed by mortgage obligations including, among others, conventional 30-year fixed rate mortgage obligations, graduated payment mortgage obligations, 15-year mortgage obligations and adjustable-rate mortgage obligations.  All of these mortgage obligations can be used to create pass-through securities.  A pass-through security is created when mortgage obligations are pooled together and undivided interests in the pool or pools are sold.  The cash flow from the mortgage obligations is passed through to the holders of the securities in the form of periodic payments of interest, principal, and prepayments (net of a service fee).

 

Prepayments occur when the holder of an individual mortgage obligation prepays the remaining principal before the mortgage obligation’s scheduled maturity date.  As a result of the pass-through of prepayments of principal on the underlying securities, mortgage-backed securities are often subject to more rapid prepayment of principal than their stated maturity indicates.  Because the prepayment characteristics of the underlying mortgage obligations vary, it is not possible to predict accurately the realized yield or average life of a particular issue of pass-through certificates.  Prepayment rates are important because of their effect on the yield and price of the securities.

 

Accelerated prepayments have an adverse impact on yields for pass-throughs purchased at a premium ( i.e. , a price in excess of principal amount) and may involve additional risk of loss of principal because the premium may not have been fully amortized at the time the obligation is repaid.  The opposite is true for pass-throughs purchased at a discount.  A Fund may purchase mortgage-backed securities at a premium or at a discount.  Among the U.S. government securities in which a Fund may invest are government mortgage-backed securities (or government

 

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guaranteed mortgage-related securities).  Such guarantees do not extend to the value of yield of the mortgage-backed securities themselves or of the Fund’s shares.

 

The Balanced Fund may invest up to 40% of its total assets in mortgage-backed securities.  Each of the Investment Grade Convertible, National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest up to 35% of its total assets in tax-exempt mortgage-backed securities.

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank Securities .  A U.S. government-sponsored institution, the Federal Farm Credit Bank (“FFCB”) consolidates the financing activities of the component banks of the Federal Farm Credit System, established by the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to provide credit to farmers and farm-related enterprises.  The FFCB sells short-term discount notes maturing in 1 to 365 days, short-term bonds with three- and six-month maturities and adjustable rate securities through a national syndicate of securities dealers.  Several dealers also maintain an active secondary market in these securities.  FFCB securities are not guaranteed by the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support to this instrumentality.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Securities.   Similar to the role played by the Federal Reserve System with respect to U.S. commercial banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), created in 1932, supplies credit reserves to savings and loans, cooperative banks and other mortgage lenders.  FHLB sells short-term discount notes maturing in one to 360 days and variable rate securities, and lends the money to mortgage lenders based on the amount of collateral provided by the institution.  FHLB securities are not guaranteed by the U.S. government, although FHLB may borrow under a line of credit from the U.S. Treasury.

 

U.S. Government Mortgage-Backed Securities.   Certain obligations of certain agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government are mortgage-backed securities.  Some such obligations, such as those issued by GNMA, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; others, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the Treasury; others are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase the agency’s obligations; still others, such as those of FFCB or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), are supported only by the credit of the instrumentality.  No assurance can be given that the U.S. government would provide financial support to U.S. government-sponsored agencies and instrumentalities if it is not obligated to do so by law.

 

GNMA is the principal governmental ( i.e. , backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government) guarantor of mortgage-backed securities.  GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and pools of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed mortgages.  Government-related ( i.e. , not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government) guarantors include FNMA and FHLMC, which are government-sponsored corporations owned entirely by private stockholders.  Pass-through securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

 

GNMA Certificates are mortgage-backed securities that evidence an undivided interest in a pool or pools of mortgages.  GNMA Certificates that a Fund may purchase are the “modified pass-through” type, which entitle the holder to receive timely payment of all interest and principal payments due on the mortgage pool, net of fees paid to the “issuer” and GNMA, regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

 

The National Housing Act authorizes GNMA to guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest on securities backed by a pool of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration (“VA”).  The GNMA guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.  GNMA also is empowered to borrow without limitation from the U.S. Treasury if necessary to make any payments required under its guarantee.

 

The estimated average life of a GNMA Certificate is likely to be substantially shorter than the original maturity of the underlying mortgages.  Prepayments of principal by mortgagors and mortgage foreclosures usually will result in the return of the greater part of principal investment long before the maturity of the mortgages in the pool.

 

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Foreclosures impose no risk to principal investment because of the GNMA guarantee, except to the extent that a Fund has purchased the certificates above par in the secondary market.

 

A Fund may purchase construction loan securities, a form of GNMA certificate, that are issued to finance building costs.  The funds are paid by a Fund and disbursed as needed or in accordance with a prearranged plan over a period as long as three years.  The securities provide for the timely payment to the registered holder of interest at the specified rate plus scheduled installments of principal.  Upon completion of the construction phase, the construction loan securities are terminated and project loan securities are issued.  It is the Funds’ policy to record these GNMA certificates on the day after trade date and to segregate assets to cover its commitments on the day after trade date as well.  When a Fund sells a construction loan security, the settlement of the trade is not completed as to any additional funds that are scheduled to be paid by the owner of the security until those payments are made, which may be as long as three years.  During this period of time prior to settlement of the trade, the Fund’s segregation of assets continues in the amount of the additional funds scheduled to be paid by the owner of the security.  If the security fails to settle at any time during this period because the current owner fails to make a required additional payment of funds, the Fund could be subject to a loss similar to the loss that a seller normally is subject to upon the failed settlement of a security.

 

FHLMC Securities.   FHLMC was created in 1970 to promote development of a nationwide secondary market in conventional residential mortgages.  FHLMC issues two types of mortgage pass-through securities (“FHLMC Certificates”), mortgage participation certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).  Participation Certificates resemble GNMA Certificates in that each Participation Certificate represents a pro rata share of all interest and principal payments made and owed on the underlying pool.  FHLMC guarantees timely monthly payment of interest on Participation Certificates and the ultimate payment of principal.  FHLMC Gold Participation Certificates guarantee the timely payment of both principal and interest.

 

FHLMC CMOs are backed by pools of agency mortgage-backed securities and the timely payment of principal and interest of each tranche is guaranteed by the FHLMC.  Although the FHLMC guarantee is not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, FHLMC may borrow under a line of credit from the U.S. Treasury.

 

FNMA Securities.   FNMA was established in 1938 to create a secondary market in mortgages insured by the FHA, but has expanded its activity to the secondary market for conventional residential mortgages.  FNMA primarily issues two types of mortgage-backed securities, guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates (“FNMA Certificates”) and CMOs.  FNMA Certificates resemble GNMA Certificates in that each FNMA Certificate represents a pro rata share of all interest and principal payments made and owed on the underlying pool.  FNMA guarantees timely payment of interest and principal on FNMA Certificates and CMOs.  Although the FNMA guarantee is not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, FNMA may borrow under a line of credit from the U.S. Treasury.

 

SLMA Securities .  Established by federal decree in 1972 to increase the availability of education loans to college and university students, the Student Loan Marketing Association (“SLMA”) is a publicly traded corporation that guarantees student loans traded in the secondary market.  SLMA purchases student loans from participating financial institutions that originate these loans and provides financing to state education loan agencies.  SLMA issues short- and medium-term notes and floating rate securities.  SLMA securities are not guaranteed by the U.S. government, although SLMA may borrow under a line of credit from the U.S. Treasury.

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations.   Mortgage-backed securities also may include CMOs.  CMOs are securities backed by a pool of mortgages in which the principal and interest cash flows of the pool are channeled on a prioritized basis into two or more classes, or tranches, of bonds.  The Balanced Fund may invest up to 40% of its total assets in CMOs.  The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in CMOs.  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest up to 25% of its total assets in CMOs.

 

Non-Government Mortgage-Backed Securities.   A Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities issued by non-government entities.  Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage loans.  Such issuers also may be the originators of the underlying mortgage loans as well as the

 

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guarantors of the mortgage-related securities.  Pools created by such non-government issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are not direct or indirect government guarantees of payments in the former pools.  However, timely payment of interest and principal of these pools is supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance.  The insurance and guarantees are issued by government entities, private insurers and the mortgage poolers.  Such insurance and guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers, thereof will be considered in determining whether a non-government mortgage-backed security meets a Fund’s investment quality standards.  There can be no assurance that the private insurers can meet their obligations under the policies.  A Fund may buy non-government mortgage-backed securities without insurance or guarantees if, through an examination of the loan experience and practices of the poolers, the Adviser determines that the securities meet the Fund’s quality standards.  Although the market for such securities is becoming increasingly liquid, securities issued by certain private organizations may not be readily marketable and subject to the Funds’ restrictions on acquiring illiquid securities.

 

A Fund may purchase mortgage-related securities with stated maturities in excess of 10 years.  Mortgage-related securities include CMOs and participation certificates in pools of mortgages.  The average life of mortgage-related securities varies with the maturities of the underlying mortgage instruments, which have maximum maturities of 40 years.  The average life is likely to be substantially less than the original maturity of the mortgage pools underlying the securities as the result of mortgage prepayments.  The rate of such prepayments, and hence the average life of the certificates, will be a function of current market interest rates and current conditions in the relevant housing markets.  The impact of prepayment of mortgages is described under “Mortgage-Backed Securities.” Estimated average life will be determined by the Adviser.  Various independent mortgage-related securities dealers publish estimated average life data using proprietary models, and in making such determinations, the Adviser will rely on such data except to the extent such data are deemed unreliable by the Adviser.  The Adviser might deem data unreliable that appeared to present a significantly different estimated average life for a security than data relating to the estimated average life of comparable securities as provided by other independent mortgage-related securities dealers.

 

Forward Roll Transactions.   A Fund can enter into “forward roll” transactions with respect to mortgage-related securities.  In this type of transaction, the Fund sells a mortgage-related security to a buyer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (the same type of security and having the same coupon and maturity) at a later date at a set price.  The securities that are repurchased will have the same interest rate as the securities that are sold, but typically will be collateralized by different pools of mortgages (with different prepayment histories) than the securities that have been sold.  Proceeds from the sale are invested in short-term instruments, such as repurchase agreements.  The income from those investments, plus the fees from the forward roll transaction, are expected to generate income to the Fund in excess of the yield on the securities that have been sold.  The Fund will only enter into “covered” rolls.  To assure its future payment of the purchase price, the Fund will identify on its books liquid assets in an amount equal to the payment obligation under the roll.  For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Fund treats each forward roll transaction as two separate transactions: one involving the purchase of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale.  The Fund currently does not intend to enter into forward roll transactions that are accounted for as a financing.

 

Asset-Backed Securities are debt securities backed by pools of automobile or other commercial or consumer finance loans.  The collateral backing asset-backed securities cannot be foreclosed upon.  These issues are normally traded over-the-counter and typically have a short to intermediate maturity structure, depending on the pay-down characteristics of the underlying financial assets that are passed through to the security holder.  The value of asset-backed securities, including those issued by structured investment vehicles (“SIVs”), may be affected by, among other things, changes in: interest rates, the quality of underlying assets or the market’s assessment of those assets, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the receivables, or the creditworthiness of entities that provide any credit enhancements.  SIVs generally have experienced significantly decreased liquidity as well as declines in the market value of certain categories of collateral underlying the SIVs.

 

The Balanced Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in these securities.

 

Prime Rate Indexed Adjustable Rate Securities.   Floating rate notes include prime rate-indexed adjustable rate securities, which are securities whose interest rate is calculated based on the prime rate, that is, the interest rate that banks charge to their most creditworthy customers.  Market forces affecting a bank’s cost of funds and the rates that

 

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borrowers will accept determine the prime rate.  The prime rate tends to become standard across the banking industry when a major bank moves its prime rate up or down.

 

Repurchase Agreements .  Securities held by a Fund may be subject to repurchase agreements.  Repurchase agreements with maturities of more than seven days are considered illiquid for purposes of complying with a Fund’s restriction on purchasing illiquid securities Under the terms of a repurchase agreement, a Fund would acquire securities from financial institutions or registered broker-dealers deemed creditworthy by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Trustees, subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase such securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price.  The seller is required to maintain the value of collateral held pursuant to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest).  If the seller were to default on its repurchase obligation or become insolvent, a Fund would suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from a sale of the underlying portfolio securities were less than the repurchase price, or to the extent that the disposition of such securities by the Fund is delayed pending court action.

 

The acquisition of a repurchase agreement will be deemed to be an acquisition of the underlying securities, provided that the obligation of the seller to repurchase the securities from the Fund is Collateralized Fully and the Adviser, pursuant to its authority as delegated by the Board, has evaluated the seller’s creditworthiness.  In this regard, the underlying securities must be consistent with a Fund’s investment policies and limitations.

 

Each of the Balanced, Fund for Income, and Investment Grade Convertible Funds may invest up to 35% of its total assets in repurchase agreements.  Each of the National Municipal Bond, Ohio Municipal Bond, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in repurchase agreements.  All of the other Funds may invest in repurchase agreements without limit. Subject to the conditions of an exemptive order from the SEC, the Adviser may combine repurchase transactions among one or more Funds into a single transaction.

 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements.   A Fund may borrow funds for temporary purposes by entering into reverse repurchase agreements.  Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings under the 1940 Act.  Pursuant to such an agreement, a Fund would sell a portfolio security to a financial institution, such as a bank or a broker-dealer, and agree to repurchase such security at a mutually agreed-upon date and price.  At the time a Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will segregate assets (such as cash or liquid securities) consistent with the Fund’s investment restrictions having a value equal to the repurchase price (including accrued interest).  The collateral will be marked-to-market on a daily basis and will be monitored continuously to ensure that such equivalent value is maintained.  Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund may decline below the price at which the Fund is obligated to repurchase the securities.

 

When-Issued Securities.  A Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis ( i.e. , for delivery beyond the normal settlement date at a stated price and yield).  When a Fund agrees to purchase securities on a when issued basis, the custodian will set aside cash or liquid securities equal to the amount of the commitment in a separate account.  Normally, the custodian will set aside portfolio securities to satisfy the purchase commitment, and in such a case, the Fund may be required subsequently to segregate additional assets in order to assure that the value of the segregated assets remains equal to the amount of the Fund’s commitment.  It may be expected that a Fund’s net assets will fluctuate to a greater degree when it sets aside portfolio securities to cover such purchase commitments than when it sets aside cash.  When a Fund engages in when-issued transactions, it relies on the seller to consummate the trade.  Failure of the seller to do so may result in the Fund incurring a loss or missing the opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.  The Funds do not intend to purchase when-issued securities for speculative purposes, but only in furtherance of their investment objectives.

 

Delayed-Delivery Transactions.   A Fund may buy and sell securities on a delayed-delivery basis.  These transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell specific securities at a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place after the customary settlement period for that type of security (and more than seven days in the future).  Typically, no interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered.  The Fund may receive fees for entering into delayed-delivery transactions.

 

When purchasing securities on a delayed-delivery basis, a Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership, including the risks of price and yield fluctuations in addition to the risks associated with the Fund’s other investments. 

 

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Because a Fund is not required to pay for securities until the delivery date, these delayed-delivery purchases may result in a form of leverage.  When delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the Fund will segregate cash and appropriate liquid assets to cover its purchase obligations.  When a Fund has sold a security on a delayed-delivery basis, it does not participate in further gains or losses with respect to the security.  If the other party to a delayed-delivery transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, the Fund could miss a favorable price or yield opportunity or suffer a loss.

 

A Fund may renegotiate delayed-delivery transactions after they are entered into or may sell underlying securities before they are delivered, either of which may result in capital gains or losses.

 

To-Be-Announced Securities.  A Fund may purchase securities that are to-be-announced (“TBA”). The term TBA is derived from the fact that the actual mortgage-backed security that will be delivered to fulfill a TBA trade is not designated at the time the trade is made. In a TBA transaction, a seller generally agrees to deliver a mortgage-backed security meeting certain criteria at a future date.  Failure of the seller to do so may result in the Fund incurring a loss or missing the opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous. The Funds do not intend to purchase TBA securities for speculative purposes, but only in furtherance of their investment objectives.

 

Forward Transactions.  The Funds may invest in securities (including, for example, Government Mortgage-Backed Securities) on a forward basis.  When purchasing securities on a forward basis, a Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership, including the risks of price and yield fluctuations in addition to the risks associated with the Fund’s other investments.  Because a Fund is not required to pay for securities until the settlement date, these forward purchases may result in a form of leverage.  When forward purchases are outstanding, the Fund will segregate cash and appropriate liquid assets to cover its purchase obligations.  When a Fund has sold a security on a forward basis, it does not participate in further gains or losses with respect to the security.  If the other party to a forward transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, the Fund could miss a favorable price or yield opportunity or suffer a loss.

 

When a Fund enters into a forward transaction, the Fund may be required to provide collateral to cover potential losses of the counterparty, due to changes in the value of the security, in the event that the transaction is unable to settle (e.g., in the event of a default or a failure to deliver the security).  Similarly, the counterparty may be required to provide collateral to cover the potential losses of the Fund, due to changes in the value of the security, in the event that the transaction is unable to settle.  A Fund may reduce the amount of liquid assets it will segregate to the extent it provides such collateral.

 

International and Foreign Investments.

 

General considerations. There may be less information publicly available about a foreign issuer than about a U.S. issuer, and foreign issuers may not be subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices comparable to those in the U.S. The securities of some foreign issuers are less liquid and at times more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers.  Foreign brokerage commissions and other fees are also generally higher than in the U.S. Foreign settlement procedures and trade regulations may involve certain risks (such as delay in payment or delivery of securities or in the recovery of the Fund’s assets held abroad) and expenses not present in the settlement of investments in U.S. markets.  Payment for securities without delivery may be required in certain foreign markets.

 

In addition, foreign securities may be subject to the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of foreign currency, confiscatory taxation, political or financial instability and diplomatic developments which could affect the value of a Fund’s investments in certain foreign countries.  Governments of many countries have exercised and continue to exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector through the ownership or control of many companies, including some of the largest in these countries.  As a result, government actions in the future could have a significant effect on economic conditions which may adversely affect prices of certain portfolio securities.  There is also generally less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the U.S.  Dividends or interest on, or proceeds from the sale of, foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, and special U.S. tax considerations may apply.  Moreover, foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position.

 

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Legal remedies available to investors in certain foreign countries may be more limited than those available with respect to investments in the U.S. or in other foreign countries.  The laws of some foreign countries may limit the Fund’s ability to invest in securities of certain issuers organized under the laws of those foreign countries.

 

Of particular importance, many foreign countries are heavily dependent upon exports, particularly to developed countries, and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade barriers, managed adjustments in relative currency values, and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the U.S. and other countries with which they trade.  These economies also have been and may continue to be negatively impacted by economic conditions in the U.S. and other trading partners, which can lower the demand for goods produced in those countries.

 

The risks described above, including the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, typically are increased in connection with investments in “emerging markets.” For example, political and economic structures in these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristic of more developed countries (including amplified risk of war and terrorism).

 

Certain of these countries have in the past failed to recognize private property rights and have at times nationalized and expropriated the assets of private companies.  Investments in emerging markets may be considered speculative.

 

The currencies of certain emerging market countries have experienced devaluations relative to the U.S. dollar, and future devaluations may adversely affect the value of assets denominated in such currencies.  In addition, currency hedging techniques may be unavailable in certain emerging market countries.  Many emerging market countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation or deflation for many years, and future inflation may adversely affect the economies and securities markets of such countries.

 

In addition, unanticipated political or social developments may affect the value of investments in emerging markets and the availability of additional investments in these markets.  Any change in the leadership or politics of emerging market countries, or the countries that exercise a significant influence over those countries, may halt the expansion of or reverse the liberalization of foreign investment policies now occurring and adversely affect existing investment opportunities.  The small size, limited trading volume and relative inexperience of the securities markets in these countries may make investments in securities traded in emerging markets illiquid and more volatile than investments in securities traded in more developed countries.  For example, limited market size may cause prices to be unduly influenced by traders who control large positions.  In addition, the Fund may be required to establish special custodial or other arrangements before making investments in securities traded in emerging markets.  There may be little financial or accounting information available with respect to issuers of emerging market securities, and it may be difficult as a result to assess the value of prospects of an investment in such securities.

 

The risk also exists that an emergency situation may arise in one or more emerging markets as a result of which trading of securities may cease or may be substantially curtailed and prices for a Fund’s securities in such markets may not be readily available.  A Fund may suspend redemption of its shares for any period during which an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC.  Accordingly, if a Fund believes that appropriate circumstances exist, it may apply to the SEC for a determination that an emergency is present.  During the period commencing from a Fund’s identification of such condition until the date of the SEC action, a Fund’s securities in the affected markets will be valued at fair value determined in good faith by or under the direction of a Fund’s Board.

 

Foreign markets may offer less protection to investors than U.S. markets.  Foreign issuers, brokers and securities markets may be subject to less government supervision.  Foreign security trading practices, including those involving the release of assets in advance of payment, may involve increased risks in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of a broker-dealer, which may result in substantial delays.  It also may be difficult to enforce legal rights in foreign countries.

 

Investing abroad also involves different political and economic risks.  Foreign investments may be affected by actions of foreign governments adverse to the interests of U.S. investors, including the possibility of expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on U.S. investment or on the ability to repatriate assets or convert currency into U.S. dollars, or other government intervention.  There may be a greater possibility of default by foreign governments or foreign government-sponsored enterprises.  Investments in foreign countries also involve

 

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a risk of local political, economic, or social instability, military action or unrest, or adverse diplomatic developments.  There is no assurance that the Adviser will be able to anticipate these potential events or counter their effects.

 

The considerations noted above generally are intensified for investments in developing countries.  Emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of securities.

 

A Fund may invest in foreign securities that impose restrictions on transfer within the U.S. or to U.S. persons.  Although securities subject to transfer restrictions may be marketable abroad, they may be less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions.

 

The Emerging Markets Small Cap, International and International Select Funds intend to invest at least 80% of their assets in foreign equity securities.  The Large Cap Growth Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign equity securities.  The Balanced Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in these securities.

 

Depositary Receipts. A Fund may invest in sponsored or unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”), International Depositary Receipts (“IDRs”) and other types of Depositary Receipts (which, together with ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and IDRs are hereinafter referred to as “Depositary Receipts”).  Depositary receipts provide indirect investment in securities of foreign issuers.  Prices of unsponsored Depositary Receipts may be more volatile than if they were sponsored by the issuer of the underlying securities.  Depositary Receipts may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities into which they may be converted.  In addition, the issuers of the stock of unsponsored Depositary Receipts are not obligated to disclose material information in the United States and, therefore, there may not be a correlation between such information and the market value of the Depositary Receipts.

 

ADRs are depositary receipts which are bought and sold in the United States and are typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company which evidences ownership of underlying securities by a foreign corporation.  GDRs, IDRs and other types of Depositary Receipts are typically issued by foreign banks or trust companies, although they may also be issued by United States banks or trust companies, and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by either a foreign or a United States corporation.  Generally, Depositary Receipts in registered form are designed for use in the United States securities markets and Depositary Receipts in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the United States.

 

For purposes of a Fund’s investment policies, a Fund’s investments in ADRs, GDRs, IDRs and other types of Depositary Receipts will be deemed to be investments in the underlying securities.  Depositary Receipts, including those denominated in U.S. dollars will be subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk.  However, by investing in U.S. dollar-denominated ADRs rather than directly in foreign issuers’ stock, a Fund avoids currency risks during the settlement period.  In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for most ADRs.  However, certain Depositary Receipts may not be listed on an exchange and therefore may be illiquid securities.

 

Each of the Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Investment Grade Convertible, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity, and Special Value Funds may invest no more than 20% of their assets in ADRs and the Balanced Fund may invest no more than 15% of its assets in these securities.

 

International and Foreign Debt Securities.

 

International Bonds include Yankee and Euro obligations, which are U.S. dollar-denominated international bonds for which the primary trading market is in the United States (“Yankee Bonds”), or for which the primary trading market is abroad (“Eurodollar Bonds”).  International bonds also include Canadian and supranational agency bonds ( e.g. , those issued by the International Monetary Fund).  (See “Foreign Debt Securities” for a description of risks associated with investments in foreign securities.)

 

Foreign Debt Securities.   Investments in securities of foreign companies generally involve greater risks than are present in U.S. investments.  Compared to U.S. companies, there generally is less publicly available information

 

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about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and listed companies.

 

Foreign companies generally are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those prevalent in the U.S.  Securities of some foreign companies are less liquid, and their prices more volatile, than securities of comparable U.S. companies.  Settlement of transactions in some foreign markets may be delayed or may be less frequent than in the U.S., which could affect the liquidity of a Fund’s investment.

 

In addition, with respect to some foreign countries, there is the possibility of nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation; limitations on the removal of securities, property, or other assets of a Fund; political or social instability; increased difficulty in obtaining legal judgments; or diplomatic developments that could affect U.S. investments in those countries.  The Adviser will take such factors into consideration in managing a Fund’s investments.

 

Since most foreign debt securities are not rated, a Fund will invest in those foreign debt securities based on the Adviser’s analysis without relying on published ratings.  Achievement of a Fund’s goals, therefore, may depend more upon the abilities of the Adviser than would otherwise be the case.  The value of the foreign debt securities held by a Fund, and thus the net asset value of a Fund’s shares, generally will fluctuate with (a) changes in the perceived creditworthiness of the issuers of those securities, (b) movements in interest rates, and (c) changes in the relative values of the currencies in which a Fund’s investments in debt securities are denominated with respect to the U.S. dollar.  The extent of the fluctuation will depend on various factors, such as the average maturity of a Fund’s investments in foreign debt securities, and the extent to which a Fund hedges its interest rate, credit and currency exchange rate risks.  A longer average maturity generally is associated with a higher level of volatility in the market value of such securities in response to changes in market conditions.  In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal recourse in that, generally, remedies for defaults must be pursued in the courts of the defaulting party.

 

Each of the Global Equity, International, and International Select Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign debt securities.  The Balanced Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in these securities.

 

Foreign Currency Considerations.  Because investments in foreign securities usually involve currencies of foreign countries, and because a Fund may hold foreign currencies and forward contracts, futures contracts, options on foreign currencies and foreign currency futures contracts and other currency related instruments, the value of the assets of a Fund as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and exchange control regulations, and a Fund may incur costs and experience conversion difficulties and uncertainties in connection with conversions between various currencies.  Fluctuations in exchange rates may also affect the earning power and asset value of the foreign entity issuing the security.

 

The value of securities denominated in or indexed to foreign currencies and of dividends and interest from such securities, can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar.  The strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar against these currencies is responsible for part of a Fund’s investment performance.  If the dollar falls in value relative to the Japanese yen, for example, the dollar value of a Japanese stock held in the portfolio will rise even though the price of the stock remains unchanged.  Conversely, if the dollar rises in value relative to the yen, the dollar value of the Japanese stock will fall.  Many foreign currencies have experienced significant devaluation relative to the dollar.

 

Although a Fund values its assets daily in terms of U.S. dollars, it does not intend to convert its holdings of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars on a daily basis.  It will do so from time to time, and investors should be aware of the costs of currency conversion.  Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for conversion, they do realize a profit based on the difference (the “spread”) between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies.  Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign currency to a Fund at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should a Fund desire to resell that currency to the dealer.  A Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot ( i.e. , cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or through entering into options or forward or futures contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies.

 

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Derivatives.

 

Forward Contracts.

 

A forward currency exchange contract (“forward contract”) involves an obligation to buy or sell a specific currency at a future date that may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract.  These contracts are traded in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks).  A Fund may engage in cross-hedging by using forward contracts in one currency to hedge against fluctuations in the value of securities denominated in a different currency if the managers determine that there is a pattern of correlation between the two currencies.  A Fund may also buy and sell forward contracts (to the extent they are not deemed “commodities”) for non-hedging purposes when the managers anticipate that the foreign currency will appreciate or depreciate in value, but securities denominated in that currency do not present attractive investment opportunities and are not held in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

A Fund’s custodian bank will place cash or liquid high grade debt securities (securities rated in one of the top three ratings categories by Moody’s or S&P or, if unrated, deemed by the managers to be of comparable quality) into a segregated account of the Fund maintained by its custodian bank in an amount equal to the value of the Fund’s total assets committed to the forward foreign currency exchange contracts requiring the funds to purchase foreign currencies.  If the value of the securities placed in the segregated account declines, additional cash or securities is placed in the account on a daily basis so that the value of the account equals the amount of the Fund’s commitments with respect to such contracts.  The segregated account is marked-to-market on a daily basis.

 

Although the contracts are not presently regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”), a U.S. governmental agency, the CFTC may in the future assert authority to regulate these contracts.  In such event, a Fund’s ability to utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts may be restricted.  A Fund generally will not enter into a forward contract with a term of greater than one year.  A Fund will not enter into forward currency exchange contracts or maintain a net exposure to such contracts where the completion of the contracts would obligate the Fund to deliver an amount of currency other than U.S. dollars in excess of the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities or other assets denominated in that currency or, in the case of cross-hedging, in a currency closely correlated to that currency.

 

Risk Factors in Forward Contract Transactions. Hedging the Fund’s currency risks through forward foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk of mismatching the Fund’s objectives under a forward foreign currency exchange contract with the value of securities denominated in a particular currency. There is additional risk that such transactions reduce or preclude the opportunity for gain and that currency contracts create exposure to currencies in which the Fund’s securities are not denominated.

 

The Balanced Fund may enter into forward contracts as a secondary investment strategy.

 

Futures and Options.

 

Futures Contracts . A Fund may enter into futures contracts, including stock index futures contracts and options on futures contracts for the purpose of remaining fully invested and reducing transaction costs.  Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a specific security, class of securities, or an index, at a specified future time and at a specified price.  In a stock index futures contract, two parties agree to receive or deliver a specified amount of cash multiplied by the difference between the stock index value at the close of trading of the contracts and the price at which the futures contract is originally struck.

 

Futures contracts, which are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument, are traded on national futures exchanges.  The CFTC regulates futures exchanges and trading under the Commodity Exchange Act.  Pursuant to a claim for exemption filed with the National Futures Association, the Funds are deemed not to be a commodity pool or a commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act and are not subject to registration or regulation as such.  In connection with this exemption, each Fund has undertaken to submit to any CFTC special calls for information.

 

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Although futures contracts by their terms call for actual delivery and receipt of the underlying securities, in most cases these contracts are closed out before the settlement date without actual delivery or receipt.  Closing out an open futures position is done by taking an offsetting position in an identical contract to terminate the position (buying a contract that has previously been “sold,” or “selling” a contract previously purchased).  Taking an offsetting position also can be accomplished by the acquisition of put and call options on futures contracts that will, respectively, give a Fund the right (but not the obligation), in return for the premium paid, for a specified price, to sell or to purchase the underlying futures contract, upon exercise of the option, at any time during the option period.  Brokerage commissions are incurred when a futures contract is bought or sold.

 

Futures traders, such as the Funds, are required to make a good faith margin deposit in cash or liquid securities with a broker or custodian to initiate and maintain open positions in futures contracts.  A margin deposit is intended to assure completion of the contract (delivery or acceptance of the underlying security) if it is not terminated prior to the specified delivery date.  Minimal initial margin requirements are established by the futures exchange and are subject to change.  Brokers may establish deposit requirements that are higher than the exchange minimums.  Initial margin deposits on futures contracts are customarily set at levels much lower than the prices at which the underlying securities are purchased and sold, typically ranging upward from less than 5% of the value of the contract being traded.

 

After a futures contract position is opened, the value of the contract is marked-to-market daily.  If the futures contract price changes to the extent that the margin on deposit does not satisfy margin requirements, payment of additional “variation” margin will be required.  Conversely, change in the contract value may reduce the required margin, resulting in a repayment of excess margin to the contract holder.  Variation margin payments are made to and from the futures broker for as long as the contract remains open.  The Funds expect to earn interest income on their margin deposits.

 

When interest rates are expected to rise or market values of portfolio securities are expected to fall, a Fund may seek to offset a decline in the value of its portfolio securities through the sale of futures contracts.  When interest rates are expected to fall or market values of portfolio securities are expected to rise, a Fund may purchase futures contracts in an attempt to secure better rates or prices on anticipated purchases than those that might later be available in the market.

 

Risk Factors in Futures Transactions.   Positions in futures contracts may be closed out only on an exchange that provides a secondary market for such futures.  However, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular futures contract at any specific time.  Thus, it may not be possible to close a futures position.  In the event of adverse price movements, a Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash payments to maintain the required margin.  In such situations, if a Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell portfolio securities to meet daily margin requirements at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so.  In addition, a Fund may be required to make delivery of the instruments underlying the futures contracts that it holds.  The inability to close options and futures positions also could have an adverse impact on the ability to effectively hedge them.  A Fund will minimize the risk that it will be unable to close out a futures contract by only entering into futures contracts that are traded on national futures exchanges and for which there appears to be a liquid secondary market.

 

The risk of loss in trading futures contracts in some strategies can be substantial, due both to the low margin deposits required and the extremely high degree of leverage involved in futures pricing.  Because the deposit requirements in the futures markets are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities markets, there may be increased participation by speculators in the futures market that also may cause temporary price distortions.  A relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in immediate and substantial loss (as well as gain) to the investor.  For example, if at the time of purchase, 10% of the value of the futures contract is deposited as margin, a subsequent 10% decrease in the value of the futures contract would result in a total loss of the margin deposit, before any deduction for the transaction costs, if the account were then closed out.  A 15% decrease would result in a loss equal to 150% of the original margin deposit if the contract were closed out.  Thus, a purchase or sale of a futures contract may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the contract.  However, because the futures strategies engaged in by the Funds are generally only for hedging purposes, the Adviser does not believe that the Funds are subject to the risks of loss frequently associated with futures transactions.  The Funds would presumably have

 

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sustained comparable losses if, instead of the futures contract, it had invested in the underlying financial instrument and sold it after the decline.

 

Use of futures transactions by the Funds involves the risk of imperfect or no correlation where the securities underlying futures contract have different maturities than the portfolio securities being hedged.  It also is possible that a Fund could both lose money on futures contracts and also experience a decline in value of its portfolio securities.  There also is the risk of loss by the Funds of margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of a broker with whom the Funds have open positions in a futures contract or related option.

 

A Fund may lose the expected benefit of futures transactions if interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices move in an unanticipated manner.  Such unanticipated changes also may result in poorer overall performance than if a Fund had not entered into any futures transactions.  Futures transactions involve brokerage costs and require a Fund to segregate assets to cover contracts that would require it to purchase securities or currencies.

 

Restrictions on the Use of Futures Contracts.  Any Fund (other than the Established Value and Large Cap Growth Funds) may invest in futures contracts, including stock index futures contracts and options on futures contracts, in a manner consistent with its policies for investing in derivative instruments, as established by the Board.

 

These investments may be made (i) as a substitute for investing directly in securities to keep the Fund fully invested and reduce transaction costs, (ii) for speculative purposes (for example, to generate income), (iii) to hedge, and (iv) as a temporary substitute to maintain exposure to a particular market or security pending investment in that market or security.  The Funds will not enter into futures contract transactions for purposes other than bona fide hedging if, immediately thereafter, the sum of its initial margin deposits on open contracts exceeds 5% of the market value of the Fund’s total assets.  In addition, the Funds will not enter into futures contracts to the extent that the value of the futures contracts held would exceed 1/3 of a Fund’s total assets.  In addition, futures transactions may be limited by a Fund’s intention to remain qualified as a regulated investment company under the Code.  A Fund will only sell futures contracts to protect securities it owns against price declines or purchase contracts to protect against an increase in the price of securities it intends to purchase.

 

In addition to the margin restrictions discussed above, transactions in futures contracts may involve the segregation of funds pursuant to requirements imposed by the SEC.  Under those requirements, where a Fund has a long position in a futures contract, it may be required to establish a segregated account (not with a futures commission merchant or broker) containing cash or liquid securities equal to the purchase price of the contract (less any margin on deposit).  For a short position in futures contracts held by a Fund, those requirements may mandate the establishment of a segregated account (not with a futures commission merchant or broker) with cash or liquid securities that, when added to the amounts deposited as margin, equal the notional value of the instruments underlying the futures contracts (but is not less than the price at which the short position was established).  However, segregation of assets is not required if a Fund “covers” a long position.  For example, instead of segregating assets, a Fund, when holding a long position in a futures contract, could purchase a put option on the same futures contract with a strike price as high as or higher than the price of the contract held by the Fund.  In addition, where a Fund takes short positions, it need not segregate assets if it “covers” these positions.  For example, where a Fund holds a short position in a futures contract, it may cover by owning the instruments underlying the contract.  A Fund also may cover such a position by holding a call option permitting it to purchase the same futures contract at a price no higher than the price at which the short position was established.  Where a Fund sells a call option on a futures contract, it may cover either by entering into a long position in the same contract at a price no higher than the strike price of the call option or by owning the instruments underlying the futures contract.  A Fund also could cover this position by holding a separate call option permitting it to purchase the same futures contract at a price no higher than the strike price of the call option sold by the Fund.

 

Options. Options are complex instruments whose value depends on many variables.  Options may be listed on a national securities exchange or traded over-the-counter.  Call options and put options typically have similar structural characteristics and operational mechanics regardless of the underlying instrument on which they are purchased or sold.  Thus, the following general discussion relates to each of the particular types of options discussed in greater detail below.

 

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Exchange-listed options are traded on U.S. securities exchanges, such as the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange. Exchange-listed options are issued by a regulated intermediary such as the Options Clearing Corporation (“OCC”), which guarantees the performance of the obligations of the parties to such options.

 

Rather than taking or making delivery of the underlying instrument through the process of exercising the option, listed options are frequently closed by entering into offsetting purchase or sale transactions that do not result in ownership of the new option.  A Fund’s ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an OCC or exchange-listed put or call option is dependent, in part, upon the liquidity of the option market.  If a secondary trading market in options were to become unavailable, the Fund could no longer engage in closing transactions which may limit the Fund’s ability to realize its profits or limit its losses and adversely affect the performance of the Funds.  Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid option market on an exchange are: (i) insufficient trading interest in certain options; (ii) restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii) trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities including reaching daily price limits; (iv) interruption of the normal operations of the OCC or an exchange; (v) inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading volume; or (vi) a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the relevant market for that option on that exchange would cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

 

The hours of trading for listed options may not coincide with the hours during which the underlying financial instruments are traded.  To the extent that the option markets close before the markets for the underlying financial instruments, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets.

 

Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial institutions or other parties (“Counterparties”) through direct bilateral agreement with the Counterparty.  In contrast to exchange-listed options, which generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement, term, exercise price, premium, guarantees and security, are set by negotiation of the parties.

 

Unless the parties provide for it, there is no central clearing or guaranty function in an OTC option.  As a result, if the Counterparty fails to make or take delivery of the security, currency or other instrument underlying an OTC option it has entered into with the Fund or fails to make a cash settlement payment due in accordance with the terms of that option, the Fund will lose any premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction.  Accordingly, the Adviser must assess the creditworthiness of each such Counterparty or any guarantor or credit enhancement

 

Utilizing options is a specialized investment technique that entails a substantial risk, up to and including a complete loss of the amount invested.

 

Call Options. A call option, upon payment of a premium, gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the seller the obligation to sell, the underlying instrument at the exercise price.  The seller of a call option remains obligated to sell the security to the buyer until the expiration of the option.  A seller also may enter into “closing purchase transactions” in order to terminate its obligation as a writer of a call option prior to the expiration of the option.  A call option is said to be covered when the seller of a call option owns the underlying instrument at all times prior to the exercise or expiration of the call option.

 

A Fund may purchase a call option on a security, financial future, index, currency or other instrument to protect the Fund against an increase in the price of the underlying instrument that it intends to purchase in the future by fixing the price at which it may purchase such instrument.

 

A Fund may write ( i.e. , sell) call options in an attempt to realize a greater level of current income than would be realized on the securities alone as the writer of a call option receives a premium for undertaking the obligation to sell the underlying security at a fixed price during the option period, if the option is exercised.  A Fund also may write call options as a partial hedge against a possible stock market decline.  In view of its investment objective, a Fund

 

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generally would write call options only in circumstances where the Adviser does not anticipate significant appreciation of the underlying security in the near future or has otherwise determined to dispose of the security.

 

Risk Factors in Call Option Transactions.   The following risks are associated with call writing transactions:

 

·                   So long as a Fund remains obligated as a call option writer, it forgoes the opportunity to profit from increases in the market price of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option, except insofar as the premium represents such a profit.

 

·                   A Fund retains the risk of loss should the value of the underlying security decline.

 

·                   Although the writing of call options only on national securities exchanges increases the likelihood of a Fund’s ability to make closing purchase transactions, there is no assurance that a Fund will be able to effect such transactions at any particular time or at any acceptable price.

 

·                   Call option writing could result in increases in the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate, especially during periods when market prices of the underlying securities appreciate.

 

·                   The Fund may be forced to acquire the underlying security of an uncovered call option transaction at a price in excess of the exercise price of the option, that is, the price at which the Fund has agreed to sell the underlying security to the purchaser of the option.

 

Put Options. A put option gives the purchaser of the option, upon payment of a premium, the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security, commodity, index, currency or other instrument at the exercise price.  A put option is said to be covered when the buyer of a put option owns the underlying instrument at all times prior to the exercise or expiration of the put option.  A Fund’s purchase of a put option on a security might be designed to protect its holdings in the underlying instrument (or, in some cases, a similar instrument) against a substantial decline in the market value by giving the Fund the right to sell such instrument at the option exercise price.

 

A Fund may sell, transfer, or assign a put only in conjunction with the sale, transfer, or assignment of the underlying security or securities.  The amount payable to the Fund upon its exercise of a “put” is normally (i) the Fund’s acquisition cost of the securities (excluding any accrued interest that the Fund paid on the acquisition), less any amortized market premium or plus any amortized market or original issue discount during the period the Fund owned the securities, plus (ii) all interest accrued on the securities since the last interest payment date during that period.

 

A Fund may acquire puts to facilitate the liquidity of its portfolio assets.  A Fund also may use puts to facilitate the reinvestment of its assets at a rate of return more favorable than that of the underlying security. A Fund generally will acquire puts only where the puts are available without the payment of any direct or indirect consideration.  However, if necessary or advisable, a Fund may pay for puts either separately in cash or by paying a higher price for portfolio securities that are acquired subject to the puts (thus reducing the yield to maturity otherwise available for the same securities).  The Funds intend to acquire puts only from dealers, banks and broker-dealers that, in the Adviser’s opinion, present minimal credit risks.

 

Risk Factors in Put Option Transactions. The risk of writing put options is that the Fund may be unable to terminate its position in a put option before exercise by closing out the option in the secondary market at its current price if the secondary market is not liquid for a put option the Fund has written.  In such a case, the Fund must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option is outstanding, regardless of price changes and must continue to set aside assets to cover its position. Upon the exercise of a put option written by the Fund, the Fund is not entitled to the gains in excess of the strike price, if any, on securities underlying the options.

 

Restrictions on the use of Options. Except where allowed below, a Fund must at all times have in its portfolio the securities that it may be obligated to deliver if the option is exercised.

 

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The following Funds may write ( i.e. , sell) call options that are traded on national securities exchanges with respect to common stock in its portfolio: Emerging Markets Small Cap, Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Global Equity, International, International Select, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds.  Each of these Funds may write covered calls on up to 25% of its total assets.

 

Fund for Income may write covered call options on up to 25% of its total assets and may also invest up to 5% of its total assets to purchase options or to close out open options transactions.

 

The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may purchase and write call options that are traded on U.S. securities exchanges.  The Fund may write call options only if they are covered, on portfolio securities amounting to up to 25% of its total assets and the options must remain covered so long as the Fund is obligated as a writer.

 

The Global Equity, International, International Select and Small Company Opportunity Funds each may write ( i.e. sell) call options that are traded on national securities exchanges with respect to common stock in its portfolio on up to 25% of its total assets.  The Emerging Markets Small Cap, Global Equity, International, International Select and Small Company Opportunity Funds may each write uncovered calls or puts on up to 5% of its total assets, that is, put or call options on securities that it does not own.  Such options may be listed on a national securities exchange and issued by the OCC or traded over-the-counter.  The Funds also may purchase index put and call options and write index options.  Through the writing or purchase of index options, the Funds may seek to achieve many of the same objectives as through the use of options on individual securities.

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements.

 

In a credit default swap transaction (“CDS”), the “buyer” in a credit default contract is obligated to pay the “seller” a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default on an underlying reference obligation has occurred.  If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value, or “par value,” of the reference obligation in exchange for the reference obligation.  A Fund may be either the buyer or the seller in a credit default transaction.  If a Fund is a buyer and no event of default occurs, the Fund will lose its investment and recover nothing.  However, if an event of default occurs, the Fund (if the buyer) will receive the full notional value of the reference obligation that may have little or no value.  As a seller, a Fund receives a quarterly fixed rate of income throughout the term of the contract, the contract of which typically is between six months and ten years, provided that there is no default event.  If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the reference obligation.  CDS involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly.

 

Whether a Fund’s use of CDS agreements will be successful in furthering its investment objective of total return will depend on the Adviser’s ability to predict correctly whether certain types of investments are likely to produce greater returns than other investments.  Because they are two party contracts and because they may have terms of greater than seven days, CDS agreements may be considered to be illiquid.  Moreover, a Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a CDS agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a CDS agreement counterparty.  The Funds will enter into CDS agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness (generally, such counterparties would have to be eligible counterparties under the terms of the Funds’ repurchase agreement guidelines).  Certain restrictions imposed on the Funds by the Code may limit the Fund’s ability to use CDS agreements.  The swap market is a relatively new market and is largely unregulated.  It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect a Fund’s ability to terminate existing CDS agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

 

Most swap agreements entered into by the Funds would calculate the obligations of the parties to the agreement on a “net basis.”  Consequently, a Fund’s current obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the agreement (the “net amount”).  A Fund’s current obligations under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Fund) and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be covered by the segregation or “earmarking” of assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser, pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees, to avoid any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio.  Obligations under swap agreements so covered will not be construed to be “senior securities” for purposes of a Fund’s investment restriction concerning senior securities.

 

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Only the Balanced Fund may purchase and sell CDS agreements.   The Balanced Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in CDS transactions.  The Fund may enter into a CDS for any legal purpose consistent with its investment objective and policies, such as for the purpose of attempting to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets, or to gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. The Fund does not intend to use CDS for purposes of leverage.  The Fund will not enter into a CDS with any single party if the net amount owed or to be received under existing contracts with that party would exceed 10% of the Fund’s total assets.

 

Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”)

 

The Funds may invest in securities that are made available in IPOs. IPO securities may be volatile, and the Fund cannot predict whether its investments in IPOs will be successful. Securities issued through an initial public offering (IPO) can experience an immediate drop in value if the demand for the securities does not continue to support the offering price. Information about the issuers of IPO securities is also difficult to acquire since they are new to the market and may not have lengthy operating histories. Any short-term trading in connection with IPO investments could produce higher trading costs and adverse tax consequences.  As the Fund grows in size, the positive effect of any IPO investments on the Fund may decrease.

 

Other Investments.

 

Illiquid Investments are investments that cannot be sold or disposed of, within seven business days, in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they are valued.

 

Under the supervision of the Board, the Adviser determines the liquidity of the Funds’ investments and, through reports from the Adviser, the Trustees monitor investments in illiquid instruments.  In determining the liquidity of a Fund’s investments, the Adviser may consider various factors, including (1) the frequency of trades and quotations, (2) the number of dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer undertakings to make a market, (4) the nature of the security (including any demand or tender features), and (5) the nature of the marketplace for trades (including the ability to assign or offset the Funds’ rights and obligations relating to the investment).

 

Investments currently considered by the Funds to be illiquid include repurchase agreements not entitling the holder to payment of principal and interest within seven days and certain restricted securities the Adviser has determined not to be liquid.

 

In the absence of market quotations, illiquid investments are priced at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees.  If, through a change in values, net assets, or other circumstances, a Fund were to exceed its limitations on investing in illiquid securities, the Fund would consider appropriate actions to protect liquidity.

 

Master Limited Partnerships.   Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) are publicly traded limited partnerships that combine the tax benefits of limited partnerships with the liquidity of common stock.  MLPs have a partnership structure, with one or more general partners who oversee the business operations and one or more limited partners who contribute capital.  MLPs issue investment units that are registered with the SEC and trade freely on a securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market.  To be considered an MLP, a firm must earn 90% of its income through activities or interest and dividend payments relating to real estate, natural resources or commodities.

 

As a limited partner in an MLP, a Fund will have limited control of the partnership and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the partnership.  While a Fund would not be liable for the debts of an MLP beyond the amounts a Fund has contributed, it will not be shielded from potential liability to the same extent it would be if it were a shareholder of a corporation.  In certain circumstances, creditors of an MLP may have the right to seek a return of capital that has been distributed to a limited partner, such as a Fund.  This right continues even after a Fund has sold its interest in the MLP.  Each Equity Fund may, from time to time, invest in MLPs.

 

Restricted Securities. Restricted securities are securities that generally can be sold in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, or in a registered public offering.

 

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Where registration is required, a Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time it decides to seek registration and the time the Fund may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement.  If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, a Fund might obtain a less favorable price than that which prevailed when it decided to seek registration of the shares.

 

Subject to limitations on illiquid securities, the Funds may invest in restricted securities without limit.

 

Securities of Small-Capitalization Companies. While historically small-capitalization company stocks have outperformed the stocks of large companies, the former have customarily involved more investment risk as well.  There can be no assurance that this will continue to be true in the future.  Small-capitalization companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources; may lack management depth or experience; and may be more vulnerable to adverse general market or economic developments than large companies.  The prices of small-capitalization company securities are often more volatile than prices associated with large company issues, and can display abrupt or erratic movements at times, due to limited trading volumes and less publicly available information.

 

Also, because small-capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding and these shares trade less frequently than large companies, it may be more difficult for a Fund to buy and sell significant amounts of such shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.  Some of the companies in which a Fund may invest may distribute, sell or produce products which have recently been brought to market and may be dependent on key personnel.  The securities of micro-capitalization companies are often traded over-the-counter and may not be traded in the volumes typical on a national securities exchange.  Consequently, in order to sell this type of holding, a Fund may need to discount the securities from recent prices or dispose of the securities over a long period of time.

 

Participation Interests .  The Funds may purchase interests in securities from financial institutions such as commercial and investment banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies.  These interests may take the form of participation, beneficial interests in a trust, partnership interests or any other form of indirect ownership.  The Funds invest in these participation interests in order to obtain credit enhancement or demand features that would not be available through direct ownership of the underlying securities.

 

Warrants.  Warrants are securities that give a Fund the right to purchase equity securities from the issuer at a specific price (the strike price) for a limited period of time.  The strike price of warrants typically is much lower than the current market price of the underlying securities, yet warrants are subject to greater price fluctuations.  As a result, warrants may be more volatile investments than the underlying securities and may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.  Each Equity Fund and the Balanced Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in warrants.  The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in warrants that are attached to the underlying securities.

 

Refunding Contracts .  Securities may be purchased on a when-issued basis in connection with the refinancing of an issuer’s outstanding indebtedness. Refund contracts require the issuer to sell and a purchaser to buy refunded municipal obligations at a stated price and yield on a settlement date that may be several months or several years in the future. A Fund generally will not be obligated to pay the full purchase price if it fails to perform under a refunding contract.  Instead, refunding contracts generally provide for payment of liquidated damages to the issuer (currently 15-20% of the purchase price).  A Fund may secure its obligations under a refunding contract by depositing collateral or a letter of credit equal to the liquidated damages provisions of the refunding contract.  When required by SEC guidelines, a Fund will place liquid assets in a segregated custodial account equal in amount to its obligations under refunding contracts.

 

Standby Commitments.  A Fund may enter into standby commitments, which are puts that entitle holders to same-day settlement at an exercise price equal to the amortized cost of the underlying security plus accrued interest, if any, at the time of exercise.  The Funds may acquire standby commitments to enhance the liquidity of portfolio securities.  Ordinarily, the Funds may not transfer a standby commitment to a third party, although they could sell the underlying municipal security to a third party at any time.  The Funds may purchase standby commitments separate from or in conjunction with the purchase of securities subject to such commitments.  In the latter case, the Funds would pay a higher price for the securities acquired, thus reducing their yield to maturity.  Standby commitments are subject to certain risks, including the ability of issuers of standby commitments to pay for securities at the time the

 

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commitments are exercised; the fact that standby commitments are not marketable by the Funds; and the possibility that the maturities of the underlying securities may be different from those of the commitments.

 

Other Investment Companies.  Except for investment in money market funds, a Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one investment company, but may not own more than 3% of the securities of any one investment company or invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of other investment companies.  Each Fund may purchase and redeem shares issued by a money market fund without limit, provided that either: (1) the Fund pays no “sales charge” or “service fee” (as each of those terms is defined in the FINRA Conduct Rules); or (2) the Adviser waives its advisory fee in an amount necessary to offset any such sales charge or service fee.

 

Risk Factors Associated with Investments in Investment Companies.   As a shareholder of an investment company, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers. The Fund would also bear the risk of all of the underlying investments held by the other investment company.

 

Exchange Traded Funds. (“ETFs”) are investment companies whose primary objective is to achieve the same rate of return as a particular market index or commodity while trading throughout the day on an exchange.  Certain ETFs are actively managed portfolios rather than being based upon an underlying index.  ETF shares are sold initially in the primary market in units of 50,000 or more (“creation units”).  A creation unit represents a bundle of securities or commodities that replicates, or is a representative sample of, a particular index or commodity and that is deposited with the ETF.  Once owned, the individual shares comprising each creation unit are traded on an exchange in secondary market transactions for cash.  The secondary market for ETF shares allows them to be readily converted into cash, like commonly traded stocks.  The combination of primary and secondary markets permits ETF shares to be traded throughout the day close to the value of the ETF’s underlying portfolio securities.  A Fund would purchase and sell individual shares of ETFs in the secondary market.  These secondary market transactions require the payment of commissions.

 

Unit Investment Trusts. (“UITs”) are investment companies that hold a fixed portfolio of securities until the fixed maturity date of the UIT. The Fund would generally only purchase UITs in the secondary market for cash, which would result in the payment of commissions.

 

Risk Factors Associated with Investments in ETFs and UITs.   ETF and UIT shares are subject to the same risk of price fluctuation due to supply and demand as any other stock traded on an exchange, which means that a Fund could receive less from the sale of shares of an ETF or UIT it holds than it paid at the time it purchased those shares.  Furthermore, there may be times when the exchange halts trading, in which case a Fund owning ETF or UIT  shares would be unable to sell them until trading is resumed.  In addition, because ETFs and UITs invest in a portfolio of common stocks or other instruments or commodities, the value of an ETF or UIT could decline if prices of those instruments or commodities decline.  An overall decline of those instruments or commodities comprising an ETF’s or UIT’s benchmark index could have a greater impact on the ETF or UIT and investors than might be the case in an investment company with a more widely diversified portfolio.  Losses could also occur if the ETF or UIT is unable to replicate the performance of the chosen benchmark index.

 

Other risks associated with ETFs and UITs include the possibility that: (i) an ETF’s or UIT’s distributions may decline if the issuers of the ETF’s or UIT’s portfolio securities fail to continue to pay dividends; and (ii) under certain circumstances, an ETF or UIT could be terminated.  Should termination occur, the ETF or UIT could have to liquidate its portfolio securities when the prices for those securities are falling.  In addition, inadequate or irregularly provided information about an ETF or UIT or its investments, because ETFs and UITs are generally passively managed, could expose investors in ETFs and UITs to unknown risks.  Actively managed ETFs are also subject to the risk of underperformance relative to their chosen benchmark.

 

Risk Factors Associated with Investments in Precious Metals and Other Commodities.  Certain Funds are subject to the risk of sharp price volatility of metals or other commodities, and of shares of companies principally engaged in activities related to metals or other commodities.  Investments related to metals or other commodities may fluctuate in price significantly over short periods of time because of a variety of global economic, financial, and political factors.  These factors include: economic cycles; changes in inflation or expectations about inflation in various countries; interest rates; currency fluctuations; metal sales by governments, central banks, or international

 

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agencies; investment speculation; resource availability; commodity prices; fluctuations in industrial and commercial supply and demand; government regulation of the metals and other commodities industries; and government prohibitions or restrictions on the private ownership of certain precious and rare metals.

 

Convertible Preferred Stock.   The Dividend Growth Fund,  Investment Grade Convertible Fund and Special Value Fund may invest in convertible preferred stock, which is a class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets and it convertible into common stock.

 

Preferred Stocks are instruments that combine qualities both of equity and debt securities.  Individual issues of preferred stock will have those rights and liabilities that are spelled out in the governing document.  Preferred stocks usually pay a fixed dividend per quarter (or annum) and are senior to common stock in terms of liquidation and dividends rights and preferred stocks typically do not have voting rights.  The Investment Grade Convertible Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in preferred stocks.  Each of the Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) are corporations or business trusts that invest in real estate, mortgages or real estate-related securities.  REITs are often grouped into three investment structures: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs.  Equity REITs invest in and own real estate properties.  Their revenues come principally from rental income of their properties.  Equity REITs provide occasional capital gains or losses from the sale of properties in their portfolio.  Mortgage REITs deal in investment and ownership of property mortgages.  These REITs typically loan money for mortgages to owners of real estate, or invest in existing mortgages or mortgage backed securities.  Their revenues are generated primarily by the interest that they earn on the mortgage loans.  Hybrid REITs combine the investment strategies of Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs by investing in both properties and mortgages.  Each of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Investment Grade Convertible, Small Company Opportunity, Select and Special Value Funds may invest up to 25% of its total assets in REITs.  The Large Cap Growth Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in REITs.

 

DETERMINING NET ASSET VALUE (“NAV”) AND VALUING PORTFOLIO SECURITIES .

 

The NAV of each Fund is determined and the shares of each Fund are priced as of the valuation time(s) indicated in the prospectuses on each Business Day.  A “Business Day” is a day on which the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the “NYSE”) is open.  The Fixed Income Funds are authorized to close earlier than is customary for a Business Day upon the recommendation of both the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and the Adviser.  In the event that a Fixed Income Fund closes earlier than is customary for a Business Day, the Fund’s NAV calculation for that day will occur as of the time of the earlier close.  The NYSE will not open in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed on Columbus Day and Veterans Day.

 

Fixed Income Securities.

 

Fixed income securities held by the  Funds are valued on the basis of security valuations provided by an independent pricing service, approved by the Board, that determines value by using information with respect to transactions of a security, quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various relationships between securities.  Specific investment securities that are not priced by the approved pricing service will be valued according to quotations obtained from dealers who are market makers in those securities.  Investment securities with less than 60 days to maturity when purchased are valued at amortized cost that approximates market value.  Investment securities not having readily available market quotations will be priced at fair value using a methodology approved in good faith by the Board.

 

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Equity Securities.

 

Each equity security held by a Fund is valued at the closing price on the exchange where the security is principally traded.  Each security traded in the over-the-counter market (but not including securities the trading activity of which is reported on Nasdaq’s Automated Confirmation Transaction (“ACT”) System) is valued at the bid based upon quotes furnished by market makers for such securities.  Each security the trading activity of which is reported on Nasdaq’s ACT System is valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price.  Convertible debt securities are valued in the same manner as any debt security.  Non-convertible debt securities are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services.  Prices provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-sized trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to special securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, individual trading characteristics, and other market data.  Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers in a manner specially authorized by the Board.  Short-term obligations having 60 days or less to maturity are valued on the basis of amortized cost, except for convertible debt securities.  For purposes of determining NAV, futures and options contracts generally will be valued 15 minutes after the close of trading of the NYSE.

 

Other Valuation Information.

 

Generally, trading in foreign securities, corporate bonds, U.S. government securities and money market instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE.  The values of such securities used in computing the NAV of each Fund’s shares generally are determined at such times.  Foreign currency exchange rates are also generally determined prior the close of the NYSE.  Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which such values are determined and the close of the NYSE.  If events affecting the value of securities occur during such a period, and a Fund’s NAV is materially affected by such changes in the value of the securities, then these securities will be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Board.

 

International Funds.

 

Time zone arbitrage.  The Emerging Markets Small Cap, Global Equity, International and International Select Funds (the “International Funds”) invest a significant amount of their assets in foreign securities, which may expose them to attempts by investors to engage in “time-zone arbitrage.”  Using this technique, investors seek to take advantage of differences in the values of foreign securities that might result from events that occur after the close of the foreign securities market on which a security is traded and before the close of the NYSE that day, when the Funds calculate their net asset value.

 

If successful, time zone arbitrage might dilute the interests of other shareholders.  The International Funds use “fair value pricing” under certain circumstances, to adjust the closing market prices of foreign securities to reflect what the Adviser and the Board consider to be their fair value.  Fair value pricing may also help to deter time zone arbitrage.

 

Fair value pricing for the International Funds.  If market quotations are not readily available, or (in the Adviser’s judgment) do not accurately reflect the fair value of a security, or if after the close of the principal market on which a security held by an International Fund is traded and before the time as of which the International Fund’s net asset value is calculated that day, an event occurs that the Adviser learns of and believes in the exercise of its judgment will cause a material change in the value of that security from the closing price of the security on the principal market on which it is traded, that security may be valued by another method that the Board believes would more accurately reflect the security’s fair value.

 

The Board has adopted valuation procedures for the Funds and has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for fair valuation determinations to the Adviser and its Pricing Committee.  Those determinations may include consideration of recent transactions in comparable securities, information relating to a specific security, developments in and performance of foreign securities markets, current valuations of foreign or U.S. indices, and adjustment co-efficients based on fair value models developed by independent service providers.  The Adviser may, for example, adjust the

 

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value of portfolio securities based on fair value models supplied by the service provider when the Adviser believes that the adjustments better reflect actual prices as of the close of the NYSE.

 

The International Funds’ use of fair value pricing procedures involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security may be materially different from the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that an International Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the same time at which the Fund determines its net asset value per share.

 

PERFORMANCE .

 

From time to time, the “standardized yield,” “distribution return,” “dividend yield,” “average annual total return,” “total return,” and “total return at NAV” of an investment in each class of the Fund shares may be advertised.  An explanation of how yields and total returns are calculated for each class and the components of those calculations are set forth below.

 

Yield and total return information may be useful to investors in reviewing a Fund’s performance.  A Fund’s advertisement of its performance must, under applicable SEC rules, include the average annual total returns for each class of shares of a Fund for the 1, 5 and 10-year period (or the life of the class, if less) as of the most recently ended calendar quarter.  This enables an investor to compare the Fund’s performance to the performance of other funds for the same periods.  However, a number of factors should be considered before using such information as a basis for comparison with other investments.  Investments in a Fund are not insured; their yield and total return are not guaranteed and normally will fluctuate on a daily basis.  When redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Yield and total return for any given past period are not a prediction or representation by the Trust of future yields or rates of return on its shares.  The yield and total returns of the Funds are affected by portfolio quality, portfolio maturity, the types of investments held and operating expenses.

 

Standardized Yield.   The “yield” (referred to as “standardized yield”) of the Funds for a given 30-day period for a class of shares is calculated using the following formula set forth in rules adopted by the SEC that apply to all funds that quote yields:

 

Standardized Yield = 2 [( a-b + 1) 6 - 1]

cd

 

The symbols above represent the following factors:

 

a =

dividends and interest earned during the 30-day period.

b =

expenses accrued for the period (net of any expense reimbursements).

c =

the average daily number of shares of that class outstanding during the 30-day period that were entitled to receive dividends.

d =

the maximum offering price per share of the class on the last day of the period, adjusted for undistributed net investment income.

 

The standardized yield of a class of shares for a 30-day period may differ from its yield for any other period.  The SEC formula assumes that the standardized yield for a 30-day period occurs at a constant rate for a six-month period and is annualized at the end of the six-month period.  This standardized yield is not based on actual distributions paid by a Fund to shareholders in the 30-day period, but is a hypothetical yield based upon the net investment income from a Fund’s portfolio investments calculated for that period.  The standardized yield may differ from the “dividend yield” of that class, described below.  Additionally, because each class of shares of a Fund is subject to different expenses, it is likely that the standardized yields of the share classes of the Funds will differ.

 

Dividend Yield and Distribution Returns.  From time to time a Fund may quote a “dividend yield” or a “distribution return” for each class.  Dividend yield is based on the dividends of a class of shares derived from net investment income during a one-year period.  Distribution return includes dividends derived from net investment income and from net realized capital gains declared during a one-year period.  The distribution return for a period is not necessarily indicative of the return of an investment since it may include capital gain distributions representing

 

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gains not earned during the period.  Distributions, since they result in the reduction in the price of Fund shares, do not, by themselves, result in gain to shareholders.  The “dividend yield” is calculated as follows:

 

Dividend Yield of the Class

=

Dividends of the Class for a Period of One-Year

 

 

Max. Offering Price of the Class (last day of period)

 

For Class A shares, the maximum offering price includes the maximum front-end sales charge.

 

From time to time similar yield or distribution return calculations may also be made using the Class A NAV (instead of its respective maximum offering price) at the end of the period.

 

Tax Equivalent Yield. Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds also may advertise a “tax equivalent yield.”  Tax equivalent yield will be computed by dividing that portion of a Fund’s yield that is tax-exempt (assuming no deduction for state taxes paid) by the difference between one and a stated income tax rate and adding the product to that portion, if any, of the yield of the Fund that is not tax-exempt.

 

Total Returns — General.  Total returns assume that all dividends and net capital gains distributions during the period are reinvested to buy additional shares at NAV and that the investment is redeemed at the end of the period.  After-tax returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions less the taxes due on those distributions.  After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal marginal income tax rates in effect on the reinvestment date and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.  Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown in the prospectuses.

 

Total Returns Before Taxes.   The “average annual total return before taxes” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return before taxes for each year in a specified number of years.  It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an Ending Redeemable Value (“ERV”), according to the following formula:

 

(ERV/P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return Before Taxes

 

The cumulative “total return before taxes” calculation measures the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $1,000 over an entire period greater than one year.  Its calculation uses some of the same factors as average annual total return, but it does not average the rate of return on an annual basis.  Total return is determined as follows:

 

ERV - P = Total Return Before Taxes

P

 

Total Returns After Taxes on Distributions.   The “average annual total return after taxes on distributions” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return after taxes on distributions for each year in a specified number of years.  It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an ending value at the end of the periods shown (“ATV D ”), according to the following formula:

 

( ATV D /P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return After Taxes on Distributions

 

Total Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions.   The “average annual total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return after taxes on distributions and redemption for each year in a specified number of years.  It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an ending value at the end of the periods shown (“ATV DR ”), according to the following formula:

 

( ATV DR /P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions

 

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The cumulative “total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions” calculation measures the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $1,000 over an entire period greater than one year.  Its calculation uses some of the same factors as average annual total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions, but it does not average the rate of return on an annual basis.  Total return after taxes on distributions is determined as follows:

 

ATV DR  - P = Total Return After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions

P

 

From time to time the Funds also may quote an “average annual total return at NAV” or a cumulative “total return at NAV.”  It is based on the difference in NAV at the beginning and the end of the period for a hypothetical investment in that class of shares (without considering front-end sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) and takes into consideration the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.

 

Other Performance Comparisons.

 

From time to time a Fund may publish the ranking of its performance or the performance of a particular class of Fund shares by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), a widely-recognized independent mutual fund monitoring service.  Lipper monitors the performance of regulated investment companies and ranks the performance of the Funds and their classes against all other funds in similar categories, for both equity and fixed income funds.  The Lipper performance rankings are based on total return that includes the reinvestment of capital gains distributions and income dividends but does not take sales charges or taxes into consideration.

 

From time to time a Fund may publish its rating or that of a particular class of Fund shares by Morningstar, Inc., an independent mutual fund monitoring service that rates mutual funds, in broad investment categories (domestic equity, international equity, taxable bond, or municipal bond) monthly, based upon each Fund’s three, five and ten-year average annual total returns (when available) and a risk adjustment factor that reflects Fund performance relative to three-month U.S. Treasury bill monthly returns.  Such returns are adjusted for fees and sales loads.  There are five rating categories with a corresponding number of stars: highest (5), above average (4), neutral (3), below average (2) and lowest (1).

 

The total return on an investment made in a Fund or in a particular class of Fund shares may be compared with the performance for the same period of one or more broad-based securities market indices, as described in the prospectuses.  These indices are unmanaged indices of securities that do not reflect reinvestment of capital gains or take investment costs into consideration, as these items are not applicable to indices.  The Funds’ total returns also may be compared with the Consumer Price Index, a measure of change in consumer prices, as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

From time to time, the yields and the total returns of the Funds or of a particular class of Fund shares may be quoted in and compared to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives in advertisements, shareholder reports or other communications to shareholders.  A Fund also may include calculations in such communications that describe hypothetical investment results.  (Such performance examples are based on an express set of assumptions and are not indicative of the performance of any Fund.)  Such calculations may from time to time include discussions or illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements.  “Compounding” refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on a Fund’s investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Fund shares, any future income or capital appreciation of a Fund would increase the value, not only of the original Fund investment, but also of the additional Fund shares received through reinvestment.  As a result, the value of a Fund investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other distributions had been paid in cash.

 

A Fund also may include discussions or illustrations of the potential investment goals of a prospective investor (including but not limited to tax and/or retirement planning), investment management techniques, policies or investment suitability of a Fund, economic conditions, legislative developments (including pending legislation), the effects of inflation and historical performance of various asset classes, including but not limited to stocks, bonds and Treasury bills.

 

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From time to time advertisements or communications to shareholders may summarize the substance of information contained in shareholder reports (including the investment composition of a Fund, as well as the views of the Adviser as to current market, economic, trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and monetary developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to be of relevance to a Fund).  A Fund also may include in advertisements, charts, graphs or drawings that illustrate the potential risks and rewards of investment in various investment vehicles, including but not limited to stock, bonds and Treasury bills, as compared to an investment in shares of a Fund, as well as charts or graphs that illustrate strategies such as dollar cost averaging and comparisons of hypothetical yields of investment in tax-exempt versus taxable investments.  In addition, advertisements or shareholder communications may include a discussion of certain attributes or benefits to be derived by an investment in a Fund.  Such advertisements or communications may include symbols, headlines or other material that highlight or summarize the information discussed in more detail therein.  With proper authorization, a Fund may reprint articles (or excerpts) written regarding a Fund and provide them to prospective shareholders.  The Funds’ performance information is generally available by calling toll free 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).

 

Investors also may judge, and a Fund may at times advertise, the performance of a Fund or of a particular class of Fund shares by comparing it to the performance of other mutual funds or mutual fund portfolios with comparable investment objectives and policies, which performance may be contained in various unmanaged mutual fund or market indices or rankings.  In addition to yield information, general information about a Fund that appears in a publication may also be quoted or reproduced in advertisements or in reports to shareholders.

 

Advertisements and sales literature may include discussions of specifics of a portfolio manager’s investment strategy and process, including, but not limited to, descriptions of security selection and analysis.  Advertisements may also include descriptive information about the investment adviser, including, but not limited to, its status within the industry, other services and products it makes available, total assets under management and its investment philosophy.

 

When comparing yield, total return and investment risk of an investment in shares of a Fund with other investments, investors should understand that certain other investments have different risk characteristics than an investment in shares of a Fund.  For example, CDs may have fixed rates of return and may be insured as to principal and interest by the FDIC, while a Fund’s returns will fluctuate and its share values and returns are not guaranteed.  Money market accounts offered by banks also may be insured by the FDIC and may offer stability of principal.  U.S. Treasury securities are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

 

ADDITIONAL PURCHASE, EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION.

 

The NYSE holiday closing schedule indicated in this SAI under “Determining Net Asset Value (“NAV”) And Valuing Portfolio Securities” is subject to change.  When the NYSE is closed or when trading is restricted for any reason other than its customary weekend or holiday closings, or under emergency circumstances as determined by the SEC to warrant such action, the Funds may not be able to accept purchase or redemption requests.  A Fund’s NAV may be affected to the extent that its securities are traded on days that are not Business Days.  Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order in whole or in part.

 

The Trust has elected, pursuant to Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the NAV of the Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.  The remaining portion of the redemption may be made in securities or other property, valued for this purpose as they are valued in computing the NAV of each class of the Fund.  Shareholders receiving securities or other property on redemption may realize a gain or loss for tax purposes and may incur additional costs as well as the associated inconveniences of holding and/or disposing of such securities or other property.

 

Pursuant to Rule 11a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Funds are required to give shareholders at least 60 days’ notice prior to terminating or modifying a Fund’s exchange privilege.  The 60-day notification requirement may, however, be waived if (1) the only effect of a modification would be to reduce or eliminate an administrative fee, redemption fee, or CDSC ordinarily payable at the time of exchange or (2) a Fund temporarily suspends the offering of shares as permitted under the 1940 Act or by the SEC or because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with its investment objective and policies.

 

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The Funds reserve the right at any time without prior notice to shareholders to refuse exchange purchases by any person or group if, in the Adviser’s judgment, a Fund would be unable to invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective and policies, or would otherwise be adversely affected.

 

Each Fund has authorized one or more brokers or other financial services institutions to accept on its behalf purchase and redemption orders.  Such brokers or other financial services institutions are authorized to designate plan administrators and other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on a Fund’s behalf.  A Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or other financial services institutions, or, if applicable, a broker’s or other financial services institutions authorized designee, accepts the order.  Customer orders will be priced at each Fund’s NAV next computed after they are accepted by an authorized broker or other financial services institutions or the broker’s or other financial services institution’s authorized designee.

 

The ability to exchange shares of the Funds covered by this SAI with other Victory Funds that are series of the Trust may be limited to the extent these Funds employ different transfer agents. As of the date of this SAI, the following series of the Trust have a different transfer agent than the Funds and are not, therefore, eligible for exchanges with the Funds if you hold your shares in an account established with the Funds:

 

·                   Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund

·                   Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

·                   Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

·                   Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund

·                   Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

·                   Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

·                   Munder Index 500 Fund

·                   Munder International Fund-Core Equity

·                   Munder International Small-Cap Fund

·                   Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

·                   Munder Total Return Bond Fund

 

The list of Funds above may change from time to time. If you hold your Fund shares in an account established with a financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary in advance of placing a request for an exchange to confirm your ability to exchange with a particular Fund.

 

Purchasing Shares.

 

Alternative Sales Arrangements — Class A, C, I, R, R6 and Y Shares .  Alternative sales arrangements permit an investor to choose the method of purchasing shares that is more beneficial depending on the amount of the purchase, the length of time the investor expects to hold shares and other relevant circumstances.  When comparing the classes of shares, when more than one is offered in the same Fund, investors should understand that the purpose and function of the Class C and Class R asset-based sales charge are the same as those of the Class A initial sales charge.  Any salesperson or other person entitled to receive compensation for selling Fund shares may receive different compensation with respect to one class of shares in comparison to another class of shares.  Generally, Class A shares have lower ongoing expenses than Class C or Class R shares, but are subject to an initial sales charge.  Which class would be advantageous to an investor depends on the number of years the shares will be held.  Over very long periods of time, the lower expenses of Class A shares may offset the cost of the Class A initial sales charge.  Not all Investment Professionals will offer all classes of shares.

 

Each class of shares represents interests in the same portfolio investments of a Fund.  However, each class has different shareholder privileges and features.  The net income attributable to a particular class and the dividends payable on these shares will be reduced by incremental expenses borne solely by that class, including any asset-based sales charge to which these shares may be subject.

 

No initial sales charge is imposed on Class C shares.  Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”), may pay sales commissions to dealers and institutions who sell Class C shares of the Trust at the time of such sales.  Payments with respect to Class C shares will equal 1.00% of the purchase price of the Class C shares sold by the dealer or institution.  The Distributor will retain all payments received by it relating to Class C shares for the first year after they are purchased.  After the first full year, the Distributor will make monthly payments in the amount of 0.75% for distribution services and 0.25% for personal shareholder services to dealers and institutions based on the average NAV of Class C shares, which are attributable to shareholders for whom the dealers and

 

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institutions are designated as dealers of record.  Some of the compensation paid to dealers and institutions is recouped through the CDSC imposed on shares redeemed within 12 months of their purchase.  Class C shares are subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in the SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.”  There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class C shares, although financial institutions may be permitted to exchange class C shares for a share class with lower expenses under circumstances described in a Fund’s prospectus.  Any options with respect to the reinvestment of distributions made by the Funds to Class C shareholders are offered only by the broker through whom the shares were acquired.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class R shares.  Class R shares are subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Class C and Class R Share Rule 12b-1 Plan.”  There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class R shares.  Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class R shares may be reinvested in additional Class R shares of that Fund or Class R shares of a different Fund.  Class R shares are available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class R6 shares.  Class R6 shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.”  There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class R6 shares.  Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class R6 shares may be reinvested in additional Class R6 shares of that Fund or Class R6 shares of a different Fund. Investors in Class A, Class C not subject to a CDSC, Class R, Class I and Class Y of a Fund that offers Class R6 may exchange into Class R6 shares of that Fund provided they meet the eligibility requirements applicable to Class R6. Class R6 shares are available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class I shares.  Class I shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.”  There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class I shares.  Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class I shares may be reinvested in additional Class I shares of that Fund or Class I shares of a different Fund.

 

The minimum investment required to open an account for Class I shares is $2,000,000.  Class I shares are also available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.  The Fund will consider a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000.  Only certain investors are eligible to buy Class I shares and your financial adviser or other financial intermediary can help you determine whether you are eligible to invest.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class Y shares.  Class Y shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.”  There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class Y shares.  Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class Y shares may be reinvested in additional Class Y shares of that Fund or Class Y shares of a different Fund.

 

The minimum investment required to open an account for Class Y share is $1,000,000. Class Y shares are available for purchase through selected fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary.  In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account, and the financial intermediary generally directs all purchase and sale transactions.  Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary’s program.

 

The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for eligible investors and the investment minimums.  The Fund also reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund and shareholders.

 

The methodology for calculating the NAV, dividends and distributions of the share classes of each Fund recognizes two types of expenses.  General expenses that do not pertain specifically to a class are allocated to the shares of each

 

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class, based upon the percentage that the net assets of such class bears to a Fund’s total net assets and then pro rata to each outstanding share within a given class.  Such general expenses include (1) management fees, (2) legal, bookkeeping and audit fees, (3) printing and mailing costs of shareholder reports, prospectuses, statements of additional information and other materials for current shareholders, (4) fees to the Trustees who are not affiliated with the Adviser, (5) custodian expenses, (6) share issuance costs, (7) organization and start-up costs, (8) interest, taxes and brokerage commissions, and (9) non-recurring expenses, such as litigation costs.  Other expenses that are directly attributable to a class are allocated equally to each outstanding share within that class.  Such expenses include (1) Rule 12b-1 distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees, (2) incremental transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees and expenses, (3) registration fees, and (4) shareholder meeting expenses, to the extent that such expenses pertain to a specific class rather than to a Fund as a whole.

 

Dealer Reallowances.   The following table shows the amount of the front-end sales load that is reallowed to dealers as a percentage of the offering price of Class A shares of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Established Value, Global Equity, International, International Select, Large Cap Growth, Select, Small Company Opportunity and Special Value Funds.

 

Amount of Purchase

 

Initial Sales Charge:
% of Offering Price

 

Concession to Dealers:
% of Offering Price

 

Up to $49,999

 

5.75

%

5.00

%

$50,000 to $99,999

 

4.50

%

4.00

%

$100,000 to $249,999

 

3.50

%

3.00

%

$250,000 to $499,999

 

2.50

%

2.00

%

$500,000 to $999,999

 

2.00

%

1.75

%

$1,000,000 and above*

 

0.00

%

 

**

 

The following table shows the amount of the front-end sales load that is reallowed to dealers as a percentage of the offering price of the Class A shares of the Investment Grade Convertible, National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds and the Fund for Income.

 

Amount of Purchase

 

Initial Sales Charge:
% of Offering Price

 

Concession to Dealers:
% of Offering Price

 

Up to $49,999

 

2.00

%

1.50

%

$50,000 to $99,999

 

1.75

%

1.25

%

$100,000 to $249,999

 

1.50

%

1.00

%

$250,000 to $499,999

 

1.25

%

0.75

%

$500,000 to $999,999

 

1.00

%

0.50

%

$1,000,000 and above*

 

0.00

%

 

**

 


*          There is no initial sales charge on purchases of $1 million or more; however a sales concession and/or advance of a Rule 12b-1 fee may be paid and such purchases are potentially subject to a CDSC, as set forth below.

 

**           Investment Professionals may receive payment on purchases of $1 million or more of Class A shares that are sold at NAV as follows: 0.75% of the current purchase amount if cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is less than $3 million; 0.50% of the current purchase amount if the cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is $3 million to $4,999,999; and 0.25% on of the current purchase amount if the cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is $5 million or more.  In addition, in connection with such purchases, the Distributor or its affiliates may advance Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25% of the purchase amount to Investment Professionals for providing services to shareholders.

 

Except as noted in this SAI, a CDSC of up to 0.75% may be imposed on any such shares redeemed within the first year after purchase.  CDSCs are based on the lower of the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption.  No CDSC is imposed on reinvested distributions.

 

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The Distributor reserves the right to pay the entire commission to dealers.  If that occurs, the dealer may be considered an “underwriter” under federal securities laws.

 

The Adviser (or its affiliates), from its own resources, may make substantial payments to various financial intermediaries in connection with the sale or servicing of Fund shares sold or held through those intermediaries.  The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor’s affiliates) for making these payments. The following table summarizes the maximum fee to be paid by the Adviser and its affiliates under the arrangements in place as of the date of this SAI and the amounts paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014 with respect to all Funds in the Trust.

 

Financial Intermediary

 

Maximum Annual Fee
as a Percentage of Fund
Average Daily Net
Assets

 

Aggregate Amount
Paid during 2014

 

ADP

 

0.25

%

$

782,317

 

American United Life

 

0.25

%

9,445

 

Ameriprise

 

0.10

%

73,165

 

BMO Harris Bank N.A.

 

0.10

%

71

 

BPA/CIS

 

0.10

%

789

 

Charles Schwab Trust Company

 

0.20

%

172

 

Charles Schwab

 

0.15

%

325,973

 

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants

 

0.25

%

66,119

 

DailyAccess.Com

 

0.25

%

20,859

 

Digital Retirement Solutions

 

0.20

%

6,530

 

Dyatech LLC

 

0.15

%

430

 

Edward Jones

 

0.10

%

84,125

 

Expert Plan

 

0.25

%

17,924

 

Fidelity NFS (FIAG) / Fidelity Retirement

 

0.25

%

375,540

 

Fidelity Institutional (FIIOC)

 

0.25

%

831,366

 

GWFS Equities, Inc.

 

0.25

%

565,354

 

GWFS Equities, Inc. (former JP Morgan Retirement Services business)

 

0.25

%

55,458

 

Hartford Securities Distribution Company

 

0.20

%

137,502

 

Harford Corp. Retirement

 

0.20

%

477,099

 

Hewitt

 

0.15

%

89,271

 

ICMA-RC Services, LLC

 

0.20

%

0

 

John Hancock Life Ins. Co. USA

 

0.25

%

33,468

 

John Hancock Life Ins. Co. NY

 

0.25

%

0

 

Lincoln Retirement Services Co

 

0.15

%

43,715

 

Linsco Private Ledger (LPL)

 

0.25

%

84,522

 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

0.25

%

198,335

 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (former Hartford Sec Distribution Co business)

 

0.20

%

139,223

 

Mercer HR Services LLC

 

0.40

%

59,146

 

Merrill Lynch (Institutional - RG Services and Sub Accounting)

 

0.20

%

702,743

 

Merrill Lynch (Retail - New Sales Fees)

 

0.25

%

17,215

 

Merrill Lynch (Retail - Sub Accounting Account Fees)

 

0.10

%

47,900

 

Merrill Lynch (Retail - Non-MLAM Assets > 1 Year)

 

0.10

%

75,431

 

Mid Atlantic Capital

 

0.25

%

163,227

 

Minnesota Life

 

0.10

%

63

 

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney / ADP

 

0.20

%

81,164

 

 

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Financial Intermediary

 

Maximum Annual Fee
as a Percentage of Fund
Average Daily Net
Assets

 

Aggregate Amount
Paid during 2014

 

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (Wrap)

 

0.12

%

11,635

 

MSCS Financial Services

 

0.25

%

152,422

 

Nationwide Investment Services Corp

 

0.25

%

183,619

 

Newport

 

0.25

%

78,626

 

NY Life Investment Mgmt. Services

 

0.25

%

51,191

 

Pension Corp Of America

 

0.10

%

39,978

 

Pershing

 

0.15

%

151,143

 

Plan Administration Inc.

 

0.25

%

6,273

 

Principal Life Insurance

 

0.15

%

177,759

 

Prudential

 

0.20

%

454,727

 

Raymond James

 

0.10

%

82,190

 

RBC Wealth Management

 

0.10

%

37,979

 

Reliance Trust Company

 

0.15

%

11,920

 

Retirement Plan Company

 

0.25

%

2,335

 

SEI Private Trust Company

 

0.15

%

126,668

 

Standard Insurance Company

 

0.15

%

4,504

 

T. Rowe Price

 

0.15

%

14,269

 

TD Ameritrade Trust Company

 

0.25

%

18,576

 

TIAA Cref

 

0.25

%

68,156

 

UBS

 

0.10

%

379,337

 

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.

 

0.20

%

36,499

 

Vertical Management Systems, Inc.

 

0.20

%

0

 

Voya

 

0.25

%

407,105

 

Wells Fargo Advisors / First Clearing

 

0.10

%

670,490

 

Wells Fargo Bank (formerly Wachovia / WySTAR Global Retirement Solutions)

 

0.25

%

281,123

 

Wilmington Trust Company

 

0.25

%

0

 

Wilmington Trust Ret and Inst’l Service Company

 

0.25

%

13,335

 

 

Financial Intermediary

 

Other Fee Arrangement

 

Aggregate Amount
Paid during 2014

 

Morgan Stanley DW, Inc. (Retail)

 

 

$125,000 annually or 0.13%, whichever is greater

 

$

125,000

 

 

The Class R shares of the Funds do not impose initial or deferred sales charges on their shares.  Class C shares impose a 1.00% deferred sales charge on shares redeemed within 12 months of being purchased.

 

Reduced Sales Charge .  Reduced sales charges are available for purchases of $50,000 or more of Class A shares of a Fund alone or in combination with purchases of other Class A shares of the Trust (except Funds that do not impose a sales charge).  To obtain the reduction of the sales charge, you or your Investment Professional must notify the transfer agent at the time of purchase whenever a quantity discount is applicable to your purchase.  An “Investment Professional” is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides investment information.

 

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In addition to investing at one time in any combination of Class A shares of the Trust in an amount entitling you to a reduced sales charge, you may qualify for a reduction in, or the elimination of, the sales charge under various programs described in the prospectuses.  The following points provide additional information about these programs.

 

·                   Retirement Plans.   Retirement plans (including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans) are eligible to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge.  (Retirement plans with assets invested in one or more Victory Funds prior to December 31, 2002 that were eligible to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge based on the eligibility requirements then in effect may continue to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge.)

 

Investment Professionals servicing retirement plans and who receive up-front payments may receive payment on purchases of Class A shares that are sold at NAV as follows: 0.50% of the current purchase amount if cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is less than $5 million; and 0.25% of the current purchase amount if the cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is $5 million to $9,999,999.  In addition, in connection with such purchases, the Distributor or its affiliates may advance Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25% of the purchase amount to Investment Professionals for providing services to shareholders.  No up-front payments will be made to firms that do not pay such up-front payments to their investment professionals or who do not consent to potential CDSC fees.

 

Except as noted in this SAI, a CDSC of up to 0.75% is imposed if the qualified retirement plan redeems 90% or more of its cumulative purchases of Class A shares within the first year after purchase.  CDSCs are based on the lower of the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption. No CDSC is imposed on reinvested distributions.

 

·                   Service Providers.  Members of certain specialized groups that receive support services from service providers who enter into written agreements with the Trust are eligible, under the terms of the agreement, to purchase Class A shares at NAV without paying a sales load.

 

·                   Rights of Accumulation permit reduced sales charges on future purchases of Class A shares after you have reached a new breakpoint.  To determine your reduced sales charge, you can add the value of your Class A shares (or those held by your spouse (including life partner) and your children under age 21), determined at the previous day’s NAV, to the amount of your new purchase, valued at the current offering price.

 

·                   Letter of Intent.   If you anticipate purchasing $50,000 or more of shares of one Fund, or in combination with Class A shares of certain other Funds (excluding Funds that do not impose a sales charge), within a 13-month period, you may obtain shares of the portfolios at the same reduced sales charge as though the total quantity were invested in one lump sum, by filing a non-binding Letter of Intent (the “Letter”) within 90 days of the start of the purchases.  Each investment you make after signing the Letter will be entitled to the sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter.  For example, a $2,500 purchase toward a $60,000 Letter would receive the same reduced sales charge as if the $60,000 had been invested at one time.  To ensure that the reduced price will be received on future purchases, you or your Investment Professional must inform the transfer agent that the Letter is in effect each time shares are purchased.  Neither income dividends nor capital gain distributions taken in additional shares will apply toward the completion of the Letter.

 

You are not obligated to complete the additional purchases contemplated by a Letter.  If you do not complete your purchase under the Letter within the 13-month period, your sales charge will be adjusted upward, corresponding to the amount actually purchased and, if after written notice, you do not pay the increased sales charge, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay such charge.

 

If you purchase more than the amount specified in the Letter and qualify for a further sales charge reduction, the sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months.  Surplus funds will be applied to the purchase of additional shares at the then current offering price applicable to the total purchase.

 

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·                   General.  For purposes of determining the availability of reduced initial sales charges through letters of intent, rights of accumulation and concurrent purchases, the Distributor, in its discretion, may aggregate certain related accounts.

 

·                   Limitation Across Certain Funds.  The ability to apply a Letter of Intent or Rights of Accumulation to the Funds covered by this SAI in combination with other Victory Funds that are series of the Trust may be limited to the extent these Victory Funds employ different transfer agents. Similar limitations may exist on exchanges between these groups of Victory Funds. Your Investment Professional can provide information on your ability to combine purchases across these groups of Victory Funds under one of these programs to reduce the sales charge applicable to your investments or to exchange between them.

 

Sample Calculation of Maximum Offering Price.

 

Each Class A shares of the Equity Funds and the Balanced Fund are sold with a maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% and Class A shares of the Fixed Income Funds and the Investment Grade Convertible Fund are sold with a maximum initial sales charge of 2.00%.*  Class C shares of each relevant Fund are sold at NAV without any initial sales charges and with a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.  Class R and Class I shares of each relevant Fund are sold at NAV without any initial sales charges or CDSCs.  The following tables show the maximum offering price per share of each class of each Fund, using the Fund’s relevant NAV as of October 31, 2014.

 

Class A Shares of the Equity Funds and the Balanced Fund.

 

Fund

 

NAV and redemption
price per Class A share

 

Maximum sales charge
(5.75% of offering price)

 

Maximum offering
price to public

 

Balanced

 

$

15.69

 

$

0.96

 

$

16.65

 

Diversified Stock

 

23.04

 

1.41

 

24.45

 

Dividend Growth

 

13.36

 

0.82

 

14.18

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

10.35

 

0.63

 

10.98

 

Established Value

 

37.01

 

2.26

 

39.27

 

Global Equity

 

14.27

 

0.87

 

15.14

 

International

 

14.42

 

0.88

 

15.30

 

International Select

 

14.15

 

0.86

 

15.01

 

Large Cap Growth

 

19.38

 

1.18

 

20.56

 

Select

 

10.62

 

0.65

 

11.27

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

42.01

 

2.56

 

44.57

 

Special Value

 

21.71

 

1.32

 

23.03

 

 

Class A Shares of the Convertible and the Fixed Income Funds.

 

Fund

 

NAV and redemption
price per Class A share

 

Maximum sales charge
(2.00% of offering price)

 

Maximum offering
price to public

 

Fund for Income

 

$

10.27

 

$

0.21

 

$

10.48

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

14.10

 

0.29

 

14.39

 

National Municipal Bond

 

11.21

 

0.23

 

11.44

 

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

11.63

 

0.24

 

11.87

 

 


* A CDSC of 0.75% is imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares, as described above.

 

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Class C Shares of Certain Funds.

 

Fund

 

Class C NAV, offering price and
redemption price per Class C share

 

Balanced

 

$

15.57

 

Diversified Stock

 

22.38

 

Dividend Growth

 

13.30

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

10.31

 

Fund for Income

 

10.20

 

Global Equity

 

14.14

 

International

 

14.23

 

International Select

 

13.91

 

Large Cap Growth

 

17.56

 

Special Value

 

19.82

 

 

Class I Shares of Certain Funds.

 

Fund

 

Class I NAV, offering price and
redemption price per Class I share

 

Balanced

 

$

15.74

 

Diversified Stock

 

23.01

 

Dividend Growth

 

13.36

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

10.37

 

Established Value

 

37.01

 

Fund for Income

 

10.26

 

Global Equity

 

14.32

 

International

 

14.58

 

International Select

 

14.32

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

14.09

 

Large Cap Growth

 

19.61

 

Select

 

10.62

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

42.31

 

Special Value

 

21.96

 

 

Class R Shares of Certain Funds.

 

Fund

 

Class R NAV, offering price and
redemption price per Class R share

 

Balanced

 

$

15.68

 

Diversified Stock

 

22.79

 

Dividend Growth

 

13.33

 

Established Value

 

36.67

 

Fund for Income

 

10.28

 

Global Equity

 

14.24

 

International

 

14.36

 

International Select

 

14.09

 

Large Cap Growth

 

18.63

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

40.21

 

Special Value

 

20.91

 

 

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Class R6 Shares of Certain Funds.

 

Fund

 

Class R6 NAV, offering price and
redemption price per Class R6 share

 

Diversified Stock

 

$

23.01

 

Established Value

 

37.02

 

International

 

14.59

 

 

Class Y Shares of Certain Funds.

 

Fund

 

Class Y NAV, offering price and
redemption price per Class Y share

 

Diversified Stock

 

$

23.04

 

Dividend Growth

 

13.35

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap*

 

N/A

 

Established Value

 

37.02

 

Fund for Income

 

10.27

 

International

 

14.44

 

International Select

 

14.18

 

Large Cap Growth

 

19.47

 

National Municipal Bond

 

11.20

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

42.06

 

Special Value

 

21.80

 

 


* No shares outstanding as of the date of this SAI.

 

Redeeming Shares.

 

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge — Class A and C Shares.   No CDSC is imposed on:

 

·                   the redemption of shares of any class subject to a CDSC to the extent that the shares redeemed (1) are no longer subject to the holding period for such shares, (2) resulted from reinvestment of distributions, or (3) were exchanged for shares of another Victory fund as allowed by the prospectus, provided that the shares acquired in such exchange or subsequent exchanges will continue to remain subject to the CDSC, if applicable, until the applicable holding period expires.  In determining whether the CDSC applies to each redemption, shares not subject to a CDSC are redeemed first;

 

·                   redemptions following the death or post-purchase disability of (1) a registered shareholder on an account; or (2) a settlor of a living trust, of shares held in the account at the time of death or initial determination of post-purchase disability;

 

·                   certain distributions from individual retirement accounts, Section 403(b), Section 457 and Section 401 qualified plans, where redemptions result from (1) required minimum distributions with respect to that portion of such contributions that does not exceed 12% annually; (2) tax free returns of excess contributions or returns of excess deferral amounts; (3) distributions on the death or disability of the account holder; (4) distributions for the purpose of a loan or hardship withdrawal from a participant plan balance; or (5) distributions as a result of separation of service;

 

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·                   distributions resulting as a result of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or Domestic Relations Order required by a court settlement;

 

·                   redemptions of shares by the investor where the investor’s dealer or institution waived its commission in connection with the purchase and notifies the Distributor prior to the time of investment;

 

·                   amounts from a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (including Dividends), of up to an annual amount of 12% of the account value on a per fund basis, at the time the withdrawal plan is established; or

 

·                   participant-initiated distributions from employee benefit plans or participant-initiated exchanges among investment choices in employee benefit plans.

 

Reinstatement Privilege.  Within 90 days of a redemption, a shareholder may reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds of Class A or Class C shares in the same class of shares of a Fund or any of the other Funds into which shares of the Fund are exchangeable, as described above, at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order.  No service charge is currently made for reinvestment in shares of the Funds.  Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement.  The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment.  Any capital gain that was realized when the shares were redeemed is taxable and reinvestment will not alter any capital gains tax payable on that gain.  If there has been a capital loss on the redemption, some or all of the loss may not be tax deductible, depending on the timing and amount of the reinvestment.  Under the Code, if the redemption proceeds of Fund shares on which a sales charge was paid are reinvested in shares of the same Fund or another Fund offered by the Trust within 90 days of payment of the sales charge, the shareholder’s basis in the shares of the Fund that were redeemed may not include the amount of the sales charge paid.  That would reduce the loss or increase the gain recognized from redemption.  The Funds may amend, suspend, or cease offering this reinvestment privilege at any time as to shares redeemed after the date of such amendment, suspension, or cessation.  The reinstatement must be into an account bearing the same registration.

 

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.

 

The Funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains, if any, to shareholders within each calendar year as well as on a fiscal year basis to the extent required for the Funds to qualify for favorable federal tax treatment.  The Funds ordinarily declare and pay dividends separately for each class of shares, from their net investment income.  Each Fund declares and pays capital gains dividends annually.  Each of the Balanced Fund and the Fixed Income Funds declares and pays dividends monthly.  Each of the Diversified Stock Fund, Dividend Growth Fund, Established Value Fund,  Investment Grade Convertible Fund and Special Value Fund declares and pays dividends quarterly. Each of the Large Cap Growth Fund,  Small Company Opportunity Fund and International Funds declares and pays dividends annually.

 

The amount of a class’s distributions may vary from time to time depending on market conditions, the composition of a Fund’s portfolio and expenses borne by a Fund or borne separately by a class.  Dividends are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and on the same day for shares of each class.  However, dividends attributable to a particular class will differ due to differences in distribution expenses and other class-specific expenses.

 

For this purpose, the net income of a Fund, from the time of the immediately preceding determination thereof, shall consist of all interest income accrued on the portfolio assets of the Fund, dividend income, if any, income from securities loans, if any and realized capital gains and losses on the Fund’s assets, less all expenses and liabilities of the Fund chargeable against income.  Interest income shall include discount earned, including both original issue and market discount, on discount paper accrued ratably to the date of maturity.  Expenses, including the compensation payable to the Adviser, are accrued each day.  The expenses and liabilities of a Fund shall include those appropriately allocable to the Fund as well as a share of the general expenses and liabilities of the Trust in proportion to the Fund’s share of the total net assets of the Trust.

 

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TAXES .

 

Information set forth in the prospectuses that relates to federal income taxation is only a summary of certain key federal income tax considerations generally affecting purchasers of shares of the Funds.  The following is only a summary of certain additional income and excise tax considerations generally affecting each Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the prospectuses.  No attempt has been made to present a complete explanation of the federal tax treatment of the Funds or the implications to shareholders and the discussions here and in each Fund’s prospectus are not intended as substitutes for careful tax planning.  Accordingly, potential purchasers of shares of the Funds are urged to consult their tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax circumstances.  Special tax considerations may apply to certain types of investors subject to special treatment under the Code (including, for example, insurance companies, banks and tax-exempt organizations).  In addition, the tax discussion in the prospectuses and this SAI is based on tax law in effect on the date of the prospectuses and this SAI; such laws and regulations may be changed by legislative, judicial, or administrative action, sometimes with retroactive effect.

 

Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company.

 

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code.  As a regulated investment company, a Fund is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its net investment income ( i.e. , taxable interest, dividends and other taxable ordinary income, net of expenses) and capital gain net income ( i.e. , the excess of capital gains over capital losses) that it distributes to shareholders, provided that it distributes at least the sum of 90% of its investment company taxable income ( i.e. , net investment income and the excess of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss) and at 90% of its tax-exempt income (net of expenses allocable thereto) for the taxable year (the “Distribution Requirement”) and satisfies certain other requirements of the Code that are described below.  Distributions by a Fund made during the taxable year or, under specified circumstances, within twelve months after the close of the taxable year, will be considered distributions of income and gains for the taxable year and will therefore count toward satisfaction of the Distribution Requirement.

 

If a Fund has a net capital loss ( i.e. , an excess of capital losses over capital gains) for any year beginning on or before December 22, 2010, the amount thereof may be carried forward up to eight years and treated as a short-term capital loss that can be used to offset capital gains in such future years.  There is no limitation on the number of years to which net capital losses arising in years beginning after December 22, 2010, may be carried.  Any such net capital losses are utilized before net capital losses arising in years beginning on or before December 22, 2010.  As explained below, however, such carryforwards may be subject to limitations on availability.  Under Code Sections 382 and 383, if a Fund has an “ownership change,” then the Fund’s use of its capital loss carryforwards in any year following the ownership change will be limited to an amount equal to the NAV of the Fund immediately prior to the ownership change multiplied by the long-term tax-exempt rate (which is published monthly by the IRS) in effect for the month in which the ownership change occurs.  The Funds will use their best efforts to avoid having an ownership change with respect to any Fund that has capital loss carryforwards.  However, because of circumstances that may be beyond the control or knowledge of a Fund, there can be no assurance that such a Fund will not have, or has not already had, an ownership change.  If a Fund has or has had an ownership change, then the Fund will be subject to federal income taxes on any capital gain net income for any year following the ownership change in excess of the annual limitation on the capital loss carryforwards unless distributed by the Fund.  Any distributions of such capital gain net income will be taxable to shareholders as described under “Fund Distributions” below.  The following table summarizes the approximate capital loss carryforwards for the applicable Funds as of October 31, 2014 (amount in thousands).

 

Fund

 

Approximate Capital Loss
Carryforward ($000)

 

Year of Expiration

 

Fund for Income

 

9,829

 

2015

 

 

 

3,917

 

2016

 

 

 

3,074

 

2017

 

 

 

3,563

 

2018

 

 

 

10,878

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

802

 

2016

 

 

 

3,292

 

2017

 

 

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Fund

 

Approximate Capital Loss
Carryforward ($000)

 

Year of Expiration

 

Special Value  

 

82,645

 

2017

 

 

The following table summarizes additional net capital loss carryforwards for the applicable Funds as of October 31, 2014 (in thousands). The amount of these losses that may be utilized are limited as a result of an ownership change during the tax year ended October 31, 2011.

 

Fund

 

Carryforward ($000)

 

Year of Expiration

 

Balanced

 

4,682

 

2017

 

 

In addition to satisfying the Distribution Requirement, a regulated investment company must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies (to the extent such currency gains are directly related to the regulated investment company’s principal business of investing in stock or securities), other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities, or currencies and net income from interests in qualified publicly traded partnerships (the “Income Requirement”).

 

In general, gain or loss recognized by a Fund on the disposition of an asset will be a capital gain or loss.  In addition, gain will be recognized as a result of certain constructive sales, including short sales “against the box.”  However, gain recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation (including municipal obligations) purchased by a Fund at a market discount (generally, at a price less than its principal amount) will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the portion of the market discount that accrued while the Fund held the debt obligation.  In addition, under the rules of Code Section 988, gain or loss recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation denominated in a foreign currency or an option with respect thereto, and gain or loss recognized on the disposition of a foreign currency forward contract, futures contract, option or similar financial instrument, or of foreign currency itself, except for regulated futures contracts or non-equity options subject to Code Section 1256 (unless a Fund elects otherwise), generally will be treated as ordinary income or loss to the extent attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

Further, the Code also treats as ordinary income a portion of the capital gain attributable to a transaction where substantially all of the expected return is attributable to the time value of a Fund’s net investment in the transaction and: (1) the transaction consists of the acquisition of property by the Fund and a contemporaneous contract to sell substantially identical property in the future; (2) the transaction is a straddle within the meaning of Section 1092 of the Code; (3) the transaction is one that was marketed or sold to the Fund on the basis that it would have the economic characteristics of a loan but the interest-like return would be taxed as capital gain; or (4) the transaction is described as a conversion transaction in the Treasury Regulations.  The amount of such gain that is treated as ordinary income generally will not exceed the amount of the interest that would have accrued on the net investment for the relevant period at a yield equal to 120% of the applicable federal rate, reduced by the sum of: (1) prior inclusions of ordinary income items from the conversion transaction and (2) the capitalized interest on acquisition indebtedness under Code Section 263(g), among other amounts.  However, if a Fund has a built-in loss with respect to a position that becomes a part of a conversion transaction, the character of such loss will be preserved upon a subsequent disposition or termination of the position.  No authority exists that indicates that the character of the income treated as ordinary under this rule will not pass through to the Funds’ shareholders.

 

In general, for purposes of determining whether capital gain or loss recognized by a Fund on the disposition of an asset is long-term or short-term, the holding period of the asset may be affected (as applicable, depending on the type of the Fund involved) if (1) the asset is used to close a “short sale” (which includes for certain purposes the acquisition of a put option) or is substantially identical to another asset so used, (2) the asset is otherwise held by the Fund as part of a “straddle” (which term generally excludes a situation where the asset is stock and Fund grants a qualified covered call option (which, among other things, must not be deep-in-the-money) with respect thereto), or (3) the asset is stock and the Fund grants an in-the-money qualified covered call option with respect thereto.  In

 

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addition, a Fund may be required to defer the recognition of a loss on the disposition of an asset held as part of a straddle to the extent of any unrecognized gain on the offsetting position.

 

Any gain recognized by a Fund on the lapse of, or any gain or loss recognized by a Fund from a closing transaction with respect to, an option written by the Fund will be treated as a short-term capital gain or loss.

 

Certain transactions that may be engaged in by a Fund (such as regulated futures contracts, certain foreign currency contracts and options on stock indexes and futures contracts) will be subject to special tax treatment as “Section 1256 Contracts.” Section 1256 Contracts are treated as if they are sold for their fair market value on the last business day of the taxable year, even though a taxpayer’s obligations (or rights) under such Section 1256 Contracts have not terminated (by delivery, exercise, entering into a closing transaction, or otherwise) as of such date.  Any gain or loss recognized as a consequence of the year-end deemed disposition of Section 1256 Contracts is taken into account for the taxable year together with any other gain or loss that was recognized previously upon the termination of Section 1256 Contracts during that taxable year.  Any capital gain or loss for the taxable year with respect to Section 1256 Contracts (including any capital gain or loss arising as a consequence of the year-end deemed sale of such Section 1256 Contracts) generally is treated as 60% long-term capital gain or loss and 40% short-term capital gain or loss.  A Fund, however, may elect not to have this special tax treatment apply to Section 1256 Contracts that are part of a “mixed straddle” with other investments of the Fund that are not Section 1256 Contracts.

 

A Fund may enter into notional principal contracts, including interest rate swaps, caps, floors and collars.  Treasury Regulations provide, in general, that the net income or net deduction from a notional principal contract for a taxable year is included in or deducted from gross income for that taxable year.  The net income or deduction from a notional principal contract for a taxable year equals the total of all of the periodic payments (generally, payments that are payable or receivable at fixed periodic intervals of one year or less during the entire term of the contract) that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year, all of the non-periodic payments (including premiums for caps, floors and collars) that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year and any termination payments that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year.  No portion of a payment by a party to a notional principal contract is recognized prior to the first year to which any portion of a payment by the counterparty relates.  A periodic payment is recognized ratably over the period to which it relates.  In general, a non-periodic payment must be recognized over the term of the notional principal contract in a manner that reflects the economic substance of the contract.  A non-periodic payment that relates to an interest rate swap, cap, floor, or collar is recognized over the term of the contract by allocating it in accordance with the values of a series of cash-settled forward or option contracts that reflect the specified index and notional principal amount upon which the notional principal contract is based (or under an alternative method provided in Treasury Regulations).  A termination payment is recognized in the year the notional principal contract is extinguished, assigned, or terminated (i.e., in the year the termination payment is made).

 

A Fund may purchase securities of certain foreign investment funds or trusts that constitute passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) for federal income tax purposes.  If a Fund invests in a PFIC, it has three separate options.  First, it may elect to treat the PFIC as a qualified electing fund (a “QEF”), in which event the Fund will each year have ordinary income equal to its pro rata share of the PFIC’s ordinary earnings for the year and long-term capital gain equal to its pro rata share of the PFIC’s net capital gain for the year, regardless of whether the Fund receives distributions of any such ordinary earnings or capital gains from the PFIC.  In order to make this election with respect to a PFIC in which it invests, a Fund must obtain certain information from the PFIC on an annual basis, which the PFIC may be unwilling or unable to provide.  Second, a Fund that invests in marketable stock of a PFIC may make a mark-to-market election with respect to such stock.  Pursuant to such election, the Fund will include as ordinary income any excess of the fair market value of such stock at the close of any taxable year over the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in the stock.  If the adjusted tax basis of the PFIC stock exceeds the fair market value of the stock at the end of a given taxable year, such excess will be deductible as ordinary loss in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of such excess or the net mark-to-market gains on the stock that the Fund included in income in previous years.  Solely for purposes of Code Sections 1291 through 1298, the Fund’s holding period with respect to its PFIC stock subject to the election will commence on the first day of the first taxable year beginning after the last taxable year for which the mark-to-market election applied.  If the Fund makes the mark-to-market election in the first taxable year it holds PFIC stock, it will not incur the tax described below under the third option.

 

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Finally, if a Fund does not elect to treat the PFIC as a QEF and does not make a mark-to-market election, then, in general, (1) any gain recognized by the Fund upon the sale or other disposition of its interest in the PFIC or any excess distribution received by the Fund from the PFIC will be allocated ratably over the Fund’s holding period of its interest in the PFIC stock, (2) the portion of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to the year in which the gain is recognized or the excess distribution is received shall be included in the Fund’s gross income for such year as ordinary income (and the distribution of such portion by the Fund to shareholders will be taxable as a dividend, but such portion will not be subject to tax at the Fund level), (3) the Fund shall be liable for tax on the portions of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to prior years in an amount equal to, for each such prior year, (i) the amount of gain or excess distribution allocated to such prior year multiplied by the highest corporate tax rate in effect for such prior year, plus (ii) interest on the amount determined under clause (i) for the period from the due date for filing a return for such prior year until the date for filing a return for the year in which the gain is recognized or the excess distribution is received, at the rates and methods applicable to underpayments of tax for such period, and (4) the distribution by the Fund to its shareholders of the portions of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to prior years (net of the tax payable by the Fund thereon) will be taxable to the shareholders as a dividend.

 

For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a regulated investment company, in determining its investment company taxable income and net capital gain ( i.e. , the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) for any taxable year, may elect (unless it has made a taxable year election for excise tax purposes as discussed below, in which case different rules apply) to treat all or any part of certain net capital losses incurred after October 31 of a taxable year, and certain net ordinary losses incurred after October 31 or December 31 of a taxable year, as if they had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year.

 

In addition to satisfying the Income and Distribution Requirements described above, a Fund must satisfy an asset diversification test in order to qualify as a regulated investment company.  Under this test, at the close of each quarter of a Fund’s taxable year, at least 50% of the value of the Fund’s assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies and securities of other issuers (provided that, with respect to each issuer, the Fund has not invested more than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in securities of each such issuer and the Fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of each such issuer), and no more than 25% of the value of its total assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. government securities and securities of other regulated investment companies), two or more issuers that the Fund controls and that are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses (other than securities of other regulated investment companies), or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships.  Generally, an option (call or put) with respect to a security is treated as issued by the issuer of the security, not the issuer of the option.  For purposes of asset diversification testing, obligations issued or guaranteed by certain agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government, such as the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, the Federal Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, FHLB, FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA and SLMA, are treated as U.S. government securities.

 

Certain Funds may invest in futures contracts, options on futures contracts, ETFs and other similar investment vehicles that provide exposure to commodities such as gold or other precious metals, energy or other commodities.  Income or gain, if any, from such investments may not be qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirements and a Fund’s investments in such instruments may not be treated as an investment in a “security” for purposes of the asset diversification test.

 

If for any taxable year a Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company after taking into account cure provisions available for certain failures to so qualify (certain of which would result in the imposition of a tax on the Fund), all of its taxable income (including its net capital gain) will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders and such distributions will be taxable to the shareholders as dividends to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits.  Such distributions may be eligible for: (i) the dividends-received deduction, in the case of corporate shareholders; or (ii) treatment as “qualified dividend income,” in the case of non-corporate shareholders.

 

Excise Tax on Regulated Investment Companies.

 

A 4% non-deductible excise tax is imposed on a regulated investment company that fails to distribute in each calendar year an amount equal to 98% of its ordinary taxable income for the calendar year and 98.2% of its capital

 

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gain net income for the one-year period ended on October 31 of such calendar year (or, with respect to capital gain net income, at the election of a regulated investment company having a taxable year ending November 30 or December 31, for its taxable year (a “taxable year election”)).  (Tax-exempt interest on municipal obligations is not subject to the excise tax.)  The balance of such income must be distributed during the next calendar year.  For the foregoing purposes, a regulated investment company is treated as having distributed any amount on which it is subject to income tax for any taxable year ending in such calendar year and, if it so elects, the amount on which qualified estimated tax payments are made by it during such calendar year (in which case the amount it is treated as having distributed in the following calendar year will be reduced).

 

For purposes of calculating the excise tax, a regulated investment company: (1) reduces its capital gain net income (but not below its net capital gain) by the amount of any net ordinary loss for the calendar year, (2) excludes specified gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses and ordinary gains or losses arising as a result of a PFIC mark-to-market election (or upon the actual disposition of the PFIC stock subject to such election) incurred after October 31 of any year (or after the end of its taxable year if it has made a taxable year election) in determining the amount of ordinary taxable income for the current calendar year (and, instead, includes such specified gains and losses in determining the company’s ordinary taxable income for the succeeding calendar year); and (3) applies mark to market provisions which treat property as disposed of on the last day of a taxable year as if the taxable year ended on October 31 (or on the last day of its taxable year if it has made a taxable year election).  In addition, a regulated investment company may elect to determine its ordinary income for the calendar year without regard to any net ordinary loss (determined without respect to specified gains and losses taken into account in clause (2) of the preceding sentence) attributable to the portion of the such calendar year which is after the beginning of the taxable year which begins in such calendar year.  Any amount of net ordinary loss not taken into account for a calendar year by reason of the preceding sentence will be treated as arising on the first day of the following calendar year.

 

Each Fund intends to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year to avoid liability for the excise tax.  However, investors should note that a Fund may in certain circumstances be required to liquidate portfolio investments to make sufficient distributions to avoid excise tax liability.

 

Fund Distributions.

 

Each Fund anticipates distributing substantially all of its investment company taxable income for each taxable year.  Such distributions will be treated as dividends for federal income tax purposes and may be taxable to non-corporate shareholders as long-term capital gains (a “qualified dividend”), provided that certain requirements, as discussed below, are met.  Dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends that do not constitute qualified dividends are taxable as ordinary income.  The portion of dividends received from a Fund that are qualified dividends generally will be determined on a look-through basis.  If the aggregate qualified dividends received by the Fund are less than 95% of the Fund’s gross income (as specially computed), the portion of dividends received from the Fund that constitute qualified dividends will be reported by the Fund and cannot exceed the ratio that the qualified dividends received by the Fund bears to its gross income.  If the aggregate qualified dividends received by the Fund equal at least 95% of its gross income, then all of the dividends received from the Fund will constitute qualified dividends.

 

No dividend will constitute a qualified dividend (1) if it has been paid with respect to any share of stock that the Fund has held for less than 61 days (91 days in the case of certain preferred stock) during the 121-day period (181-day period in the case of certain preferred stock) beginning on the date that is 60 days (90 days in the case of certain preferred stock) before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, excluding for this purpose, under the rules of Code Section 246(c), any period during which the Fund has an option to sell, is under a contractual obligation to sell, has made and not closed a short sale of, is the grantor of a deep-in-the-money or otherwise nonqualified option to buy, or has otherwise diminished its risk of loss by holding other positions with respect to, such (or substantially identical) stock; (2) if the noncorporate shareholder fails to meet the holding period requirements set forth in (1) with respect to its shares in the Fund to which the dividend is attributable; or (3) to the extent that the Fund (or shareholder, as applicable) is under an obligation (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in property substantially similar or related to stock with respect to which an otherwise qualified dividend is paid.

 

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Dividends received by a Fund from a foreign corporation may be qualified dividends if (1) the stock with respect to which the dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S., (2) the foreign corporation is incorporated in a possession of the U.S. or (3) the foreign corporation is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the U.S. that includes an exchange of information program (and that the Treasury Department determines to be satisfactory for these purposes).  The Treasury Department has issued guidance identifying which treaties are satisfactory for these purposes.  Notwithstanding the above, dividends received from a foreign corporation that for the taxable year of the corporation in which the dividend was paid, or the preceding taxable year, is a PFIC will not constitute qualified dividends.

 

Distributions attributable to dividends received by a Fund from domestic corporations will qualify for the 70% dividends-received deduction (“DRD”) for corporate shareholders only to the extent discussed below.  Distributions attributable to interest received by a Fund will not, and distributions attributable to dividends paid by a foreign corporation generally should not, qualify for the DRD.

 

Ordinary income dividends paid by a Fund with respect to a taxable year may qualify for the 70% DRD generally available to corporations (other than corporations such as S corporations, which are not eligible for the deduction because of their special characteristics, and other than for purposes of special taxes such as the accumulated earnings tax and the personal holding company tax) to the extent of the amount of dividends received by the Fund from domestic corporations for the taxable year.  No DRD will be allowed with respect to any dividend (1) if it has been received with respect to any share of stock that the Fund has held for less than 46 days (91 days in the case of certain preferred stock) during the 91-day period (181-day period in the case of certain preferred stock) beginning on the date that is 45 days (90 days in the case of certain preferred stock) before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, excluding for this purpose under the rules of Code Section 246(c) any period during which the Fund has an option to sell, is under a contractual obligation to sell, has made and not closed a short sale of, is the grantor of a deep-in-the-money or otherwise nonqualified option (or an in-the-money qualified call option) to buy, or has otherwise diminished its risk of loss by holding other positions with respect to, such (or substantially identical) stock; (2) to the extent that the Fund is under an obligation (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property; or (3) to the extent the stock on which the dividend is paid is treated as debt-financed under the rules of Code Section 246A.  Moreover, the DRD for a corporate shareholder may be disallowed or reduced (1) if the corporate shareholder fails to satisfy the foregoing requirements with respect to its shares of the Fund or (2) by application of Code Section 246(b), which in general limits the DRD to 70% of the shareholder’s taxable income (determined without regard to the DRD and certain other items).

 

A Fund may either retain or distribute to shareholders its net capital gain for each taxable year.  Each Fund currently intends to distribute any such amounts.  If net capital gain is distributed and reported as a capital gain dividend, it will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain, regardless of the length of time the shareholder has held his shares or whether such gain was recognized by the Fund prior to the date on which the shareholder acquired his shares.  The Code provides, however, that under certain conditions only 50% (or, for stock acquired after September 27, 2010, and before January 1, 2012, none) of the capital gain recognized upon a Fund’s disposition of domestic qualified “small business” stock will be subject to tax.

 

Conversely, if a Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, the Fund will be subject to tax thereon (except to the extent of any available capital loss carryovers) at the corporate tax rates.  If a Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, it is expected that the Fund also will elect to have shareholders of record on the last day of its taxable year treated as if each received a distribution of his pro rata share of such gain, with the result that each shareholder will be required to report his pro rata share of such gain on his tax return as long-term capital gain, will receive a refundable tax credit for his pro rata share of tax paid by the Fund on the gain, and will increase the tax basis for his shares by an amount equal to the deemed distribution less the tax credit.

 

Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond (the “Tax-Exempt Funds”) intends to qualify to pay exempt-interest dividends by satisfying the requirement that at the close of each quarter of the Tax-Exempt Fund’s taxable year at least 50% of its total assets consists of tax-exempt municipal obligations.  Distributions from a Tax-Exempt Fund that satisfy this requirement will constitute exempt-interest dividends to the extent of such Fund’s tax-exempt interest income (net of expenses and amortized bond premium).  Exempt-interest dividends distributed to shareholders of a Tax-Exempt Fund are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes.  However,

 

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shareholders required to file a federal income tax return will be required to report the receipt of exempt-interest dividends on their returns.  Moreover, while exempt-interest dividends are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, they may be subject to alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) in certain circumstances and may have other collateral tax consequences as discussed below.  Distributions by a Tax-Exempt Fund of any investment company taxable income or of any net capital gain will be taxable to shareholders as discussed above.

 

AMT is imposed in addition to, but only to the extent it exceeds, the regular income tax and is computed at a maximum marginal rate of 28% for non-corporate taxpayers and 20% for corporate taxpayers on the excess of the taxpayer’s alternative minimum taxable income (“AMTI”) over an exemption amount.  Exempt-interest dividends derived from certain “private activity” municipal obligations issued after August 7, 1986 will generally constitute an item of tax preference includable in AMTI for both corporate and non-corporate taxpayers.  In addition, exempt-interest dividends derived from all municipal obligations, regardless of the date of issue, must be included in adjusted current earnings, which are used in computing an additional corporate preference item ( i.e. , 75% of the excess of a corporate taxpayer’s adjusted current earnings over its AMTI (determined without regard to this item and the AMT net operating loss deduction)) includable in AMTI.  For purposes of the corporate AMT, the corporate DRD is not itself an item of tax preference that must be added back to taxable income or is otherwise disallowed in determining a corporation’s AMTI.  However, corporate shareholders will generally be required to take the full amount of any dividend received from a Fund into account (without a DRD) in determining their adjusted current earnings.  Each of the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds may invest up to 20% of its total assets in tax exempt obligations that pay interest subject to the AMT.

 

Exempt-interest dividends must be taken into account in computing the portion, if any, of social security or railroad retirement benefits that must be included in an individual shareholder’s gross income and subject to federal income tax.  Further, a shareholder of a Tax-Exempt Fund is denied a deduction for interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of a Tax-Exempt Fund.  Moreover, a shareholder who is (or is related to) a “substantial user” of a facility financed by industrial development bonds held by a Tax-Exempt Fund will likely be subject to tax on dividends paid by the Tax-Exempt Fund that are derived from interest on such bonds.  Receipt of exempt-interest dividends may result in other collateral federal income tax consequences to certain taxpayers, including financial institutions, property and casualty insurance companies, and foreign corporations engaged in a trade or business in the United States.  Prospective investors should consult their own advisers as to such consequences.

 

Distributions by a Fund that do not constitute ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends, exempt-interest dividends, or capital gain dividends will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of (and in reduction of) the shareholder’s tax basis in his shares; any excess will be treated as gain from the sale of his shares, as discussed below.

 

Distributions by a Fund will be treated in the manner described above regardless of whether such distributions are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund (or of another Fund).  Shareholders receiving a distribution in the form of additional shares will be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares received, determined as of the reinvestment date.  In addition, if the NAV at the time a shareholder purchases shares of a Fund reflects undistributed net investment income, recognized net capital gain, or unrealized appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund, distributions of such amounts will be taxable to the shareholder in the manner described above, although such distributions economically constitute a return of capital to the shareholder.

 

Ordinarily, shareholders are required to take distributions by a Fund into account in the year in which the distributions are made.  However, dividends declared in October, November or December of any year and payable to shareholders of record on a specified date in such a month will be deemed to have been received by the shareholders (and paid by a Fund) on December 31 of such calendar year if such dividends are actually paid in January of the following year.  Shareholders will be advised annually as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year.

 

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, certain U.S. shareholders, including individuals and estates and trusts, will be subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their “net investment income,” which should include dividends from a Fund and net gains from the disposition of shares of a Fund.  U.S.

 

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shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding the implications of the additional Medicare tax resulting from an investment in a Fund.

 

Each Fund will be required in certain cases to withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury backup withholding taxes at the applicable rate on ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends and capital gain dividends, and the proceeds of redemption of shares, paid to any shareholder (1) who has failed to provide a correct taxpayer identification number, (2) who is subject to backup withholding for failure to report the receipt of interest or dividend income properly, or (3) who has failed to certify to the Fund that it is not subject to backup withholding or is an “exempt recipient” (such as a corporation).  Amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a shareholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is furnished to the IRS.

 

Sale or Redemption of Shares.

 

For all the Funds, a shareholder will recognize gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares of a Fund (including an exchange of shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund) in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds of the sale or redemption and the shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares.  All or a portion of any loss so recognized may be disallowed if the shareholder purchases other shares of the same Fund within 30 days before or after the sale or redemption.  In general, any gain or loss arising from (or treated as arising from) the sale or redemption of shares of a Fund will be considered capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares were held for longer than one year.  However, any capital loss arising from the sale or redemption of shares held for six months or less will be disallowed to the extent of the amount of exempt-interest dividends received on such shares (unless the loss is with respect to shares of a Fund for which the holding period began after December 22, 2010, and the Fund declares exempt-interest dividends on a daily basis in an amount equal to at least 90% of its net tax-exempt interest and distributes such dividends at least monthly) and (to the extent not disallowed) will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the amount of capital gain dividends received on such shares.  For this purpose, the special holding period rules of Code Section 246(c) (discussed above in connection with the dividends-received deduction for corporations) generally will apply in determining the holding period of shares.  Capital losses in any year are deductible only to the extent of capital gains plus, in the case of a noncorporate taxpayer, $3,000 of ordinary income.

 

If a shareholder (1) incurs a sales load in acquiring shares of a Fund, (2) disposes of such shares less than 91 days after they are acquired and (3) subsequently acquires, during the period beginning on the date of the disposition referred to in clause (2) and ending on January 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year that includes the date of such disposition, shares of the Fund or another Fund at a reduced sales load pursuant to a right acquired in connection with the acquisition of the shares disposed of, then the sales load on the shares disposed of (to the extent of the reduction in the sales load on the shares subsequently acquired) shall not be taken into account in determining gain or loss on such shares but shall be treated as incurred on the acquisition of the subsequently acquired shares.

 

Tax Shelter and Other Reporting Requirements

 

If a shareholder realizes a loss on the disposition of shares of a Fund of at least $2 million in any single taxable year, or at least $4 million in any combination of taxable years (for an individual shareholder) or at least $10 million in any single taxable year, or at least $20 million in any combination of taxable years (for a corporate shareholder), the shareholder must file with the Internal Revenue Service a disclosure statement on Form 8886.  Shareholders should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of this requirement in light of their individual circumstances.

 

Foreign Shareholders.

 

Taxation of a shareholder who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, foreign trust or estate, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership (“foreign shareholder”), depends on whether the income from a Fund is “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business carried on by such shareholder.

 

If the income from a Fund is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, subject to the discussion below with respect to “interest-related dividends” and “short-term capital gain dividends,” ordinary income dividends (including dividends that would otherwise be treated as qualified dividends to

 

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an applicable non-foreign shareholder) paid to such foreign shareholder will be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax (or lower applicable treaty rate) upon the gross amount of the dividend.  Such foreign shareholder would generally be exempt from U.S. federal income tax, including withholding tax, on gains realized on the sale of shares of a Fund, capital gain dividends and amounts retained by a Fund that are designated as undistributed capital gains.

 

For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2015, U.S. withholding tax generally would not apply to amounts designated by a Fund as an “interest-related dividend” or a “short-term capital gain dividend.” The aggregate amount treated as an interest-related dividend for a year is limited to the Fund’s qualified net interest income for the year, which is the excess of the sum of the Fund’s qualified interest income (generally, its U.S.-source interest income) over the deductions properly allocable to such income.  The aggregate amount treated as a “short-term capital gain dividend” is limited to the excess of the Fund’s net short-term capital gain over its net long-term capital loss (determined without regard to any net capital loss or net short-term capital loss attributable to transactions occurring after October 31; any such loss is treated as arising on the first day of the next tax year).

 

If the income from a Fund is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, then any dividends, and any gains realized upon the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations.

 

In the case of foreign noncorporate shareholders, a Fund may be required to withhold backup withholding taxes at the applicable rate on distributions that are otherwise exempt from withholding tax (or taxable at a reduced treaty rate) unless such shareholders furnish the Fund with proper notification of their foreign status.

 

Dividends paid on shares of a Fund after June 30, 2014 and gross proceeds paid on redemption of a Fund’s shares after December 31, 2016, made to “foreign financial institutions” and certain other foreign entities will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% unless various certification, information reporting, due diligence and other applicable requirements (different from, and in addition to, those described above) are satisfied.  Payments to a foreign financial institution generally will be subject to withholding unless, among other things, it enters into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury to obtain information with respect to and report on accounts held by certain U.S. persons or U.S. owned foreign entities, and to withhold on payments made to certain account holders.  Payments to a foreign entity that is not a foreign financial institution generally will be subject to withholding if such entity or another non-financial foreign entity is the beneficial owner of the payment unless, among things, the beneficial owner or payee either certifies that the beneficial owner of the payment does not have any “substantial United States owners” or provides certain identifying information with respect to each of its substantial United States owners.  Alternatively, such payments may be exempt from U.S. withholding pursuant to an intergovernmental approach whereby the government of a foreign country enters into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury providing for the collection and reporting of specified financial information.  Payments that are taken into account as effectively connected income are not subject to these withholding rules.  Foreign shareholders should consult their own tax advisers as to the applicability and consequences of this new legislation to them.

 

The tax consequences to a foreign shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of an applicable tax treaty might be different from those described herein.  Foreign shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in a Fund, including the applicability of foreign taxes.

 

Cost Basis Reporting.

 

A Fund is generally required by law to report to shareholders and the IRS on Form 1099-B “cost basis” information for shares of the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012, and sold or redeemed after that date. Upon a disposition of such shares, a Fund will be required to report the adjusted cost basis, the gross proceeds from the disposition, and the character of realized gains or losses attributable to such shares. These requirements do not apply to investments through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement plan. The “cost basis” of a share is generally its purchase price adjusted for dividend reinvestments, returns of capital, and other corporate actions. “Cost basis” is used to determine whether a sale or other disposition of the shares results in a gain or loss.

 

The Fund will permit shareholders to elect among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods to determine the cost basis in their shares. If a shareholder does not affirmatively elect a cost basis method, then the Fund’s default cost basis calculation method, which is currently the average cost method, will be applied to their account. Non-Covered

 

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shares (those shares purchased before January 1, 2012 and those shares that do not have complete cost basis information, regardless of purchase date) will be used first for any redemptions made after January 1, 2012, regardless of your cost basis method of election unless you have chosen the specific identification method and have designated covered shares (those purchased after January 1, 2012) at the time of your redemption. The cost basis method elected or applied may not be changed after the settlement date of a sale of shares.

 

If a shareholder holds shares through a broker, the shareholder should contact that broker with respect to the reporting of cost basis information.

 

Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding specific questions with respect to the application of the new cost basis reporting rules and, in particular, which cost basis calculation method to elect.

 

Effect of Future Legislation, Foreign, State and Local Tax Considerations.

 

The foregoing general discussion of U.S. federal income and excise tax consequences is based on the Code and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder as in effect on the date of this SAI.  Future legislative or administrative changes or court decisions may significantly change the conclusions expressed herein and any such changes or decisions may have a retroactive effect.

 

Rules of foreign, state and local taxation of ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends, exempt-interest dividends and capital gain dividends from regulated investment companies may differ from the rules for U.S. federal income taxation described above.  Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers as to the consequences of these and other foreign, state and local tax rules affecting an investment in a Fund.

 

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST .

 

Leadership Structure and Board of Trustees.

 

The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of nine Trustees, eight of whom are not “interested persons” of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”).  The Chair of the Board is an Independent Trustee, who functions as the lead Trustee.  The Chair serves as liaison between the Board and its Committees, and the Funds’ investment adviser and other service providers.  The Chair is actively involved in setting the Board meeting agenda, and participates on certain of the Board’s Committees.

 

The following tables list the Trustees, their ages, position with the Trust, length of time served, principal occupations during the past five years and any directorships of other investment companies or companies whose securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or who file reports under that Act.  Each Trustee currently oversees 27 portfolios in the Trust, one portfolio in The Victory Variable Insurance Funds and one portfolio in The Victory Institutional Funds, each a registered investment company that, together with the Trust, comprise the Victory Fund Complex.  There is no defined term of office and each Trustee serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, retirement, removal, death, or the election of a qualified successor.  Each Trustee’s address is c/o The Victory Portfolios, 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

 

Independent Trustees.

 

Name and  Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

David Brooks Adcock,

63

 

Trustee

 

February 2005

 

Consultant (since 2006).

 

FBR Funds (2011-2012).

 

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Name and  Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

Nigel D. T. Andrews,

67

 

Vice Chair and Trustee

 

August 2002

 

Retired.

 

Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (since 2012); Chemtura Corporation (2000-2010); Old Mutual plc. (2002-2011); Old Mutual US Asset Management (2002 - 2014).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Lee Beard,

63

 

Trustee

 

February 2005

 

Consultant, The Henlee Group, LLC. (consulting) (since 2005).

 

Penn Millers Holding Corporation (January 2011 to November 2011).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sally M. Dungan,

60

 

Trustee

 

February 2011

 

Chief Investment Officer, Tufts University, since 2002.

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John L. Kelly,

61

 

Trustee

 

February 2015

 

Bulk physical commodities broker, Endgate Commodities LLC (Aug. 2014 to present); Chief Operating Officer, Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. (December 2011 to July 2014); Managing Member, Crossroad LLC (Consultants)(April 2009 to December 2011).

 

Director, Caledonia Mining Corporation (May 2012 to present); Managing Member, Crossroad LLC (May 2009 to present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas P. Lemke,

60

 

Trustee

 

October 2014

 

Retired (since 2013); Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Legg Mason, Inc. (asset management) (2005 — 2013).

 

AXA Premier VIP Trust (36 portfolios) (since 2014); SEI family of funds (Independent Trustee of Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III (since February 2014)(5 portfolios);Independent Trustee of O’Connor EQUUS (since May 2014); Independent Trustee of Winton Series Trust (since December 2014)); J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (4 portfolios) (since 2014); Munder Series Trust (January 2014 to October 2014) (11 portfolios).

 

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Name and  Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

David L. Meyer,

57

 

Trustee

 

December 2008

 

Retired (since 2008); Chief Operating Officer, Investment & Wealth Management Division, PNC Financial Services Group (previously Mercantile Bankshares Corp.)(2002-2008).

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leigh A. Wilson,

70

 

Chair and Trustee

 

November 1994

 

Director, The Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since 2004).

 

Chair (since 2013) and Director (since 2012 and March-October 2008), Caledonia Mining Corporation; Chair, Old Mutual Funds II (15 portfolios) (2005-2010); Trustee, Old Mutual Funds III (13 portfolios) (2007-2010).

 

Interested Trustee.

 

Name and  Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

David C. Brown, †

42

 

Trustee

 

May 2008

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Co-Chief Executive Officer, (2011-2013), President — Investments and Operations (2010-2011) and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2011), Victory Capital Management Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

 

None.

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Experience and qualifications of the Trustees.

 

The following summarizes the experience and qualifications of the Trustees.

 

·                   David Brooks Adcock.   Mr. Adcock served for many years as general counsel to Duke University and Duke University Health System, where he provided oversight to complex business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and dispositions.  He has served for more than 20 years as a public interest arbitrator for, among others, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the National Futures Association, FINRA and the American Arbitration Association.  The Board believes that Mr. Adcock’s knowledge of complex business transactions and the securities industry qualifies him to serve on the Board.

 

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·                   Nigel D.T. Andrews.   Mr. Andrews served for many years as a management consultant for a nationally recognized consulting company and as a senior executive at GE, including Vice President of Corporate Business Development, reporting to the Chairman, and as Executive Vice President of GE Capital.  He also served as a Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Old Mutual plc, a large publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange.  Mr. Andrews is also the non-executive chairman of Old Mutual’s U.S asset management business, where he also sits on the audit and risk committee.  Mr. Andrews also serves as a Governor of the London Business School.  The Board believes that his experience in these positions, particularly with respect to oversight of risk and the audit function of public companies, qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   David C. Brown.  Mr. Brown serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013) of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Victory Capital Management Inc., (the “Adviser”), the Funds’ investment adviser, and as such is an “interested person” of the Trust. Previously, he served as C o-Chief Executive Officer (2011-2013), and President — Investments and Operations (2010-2011) and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2011) of the Adviser.  The Board believes that his position and experience with the Adviser and his previous experience in the investment management business qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   E. Lee Beard.   Ms. Beard, a certified public accountant, has served as the president, chief executive officer and director, and as a chief financial officer, of public, federally insured, depository institutions.  As such, Ms. Beard is familiar with issues relating to audits of financial institutions.  The Board believes that Ms. Beard’s experience as the chief executive officer of a depository institution and her knowledge of audit and accounting matters qualifies her to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   Sally M. Dungan . Ms. Dungan, a Chartered Financial Analyst, has been in the investment and financial management business for many years.  She currently serves as Chief Investment Officer for Tufts University, a position she has held since 2002, and previously served as Director of Pension Fund Management for Siemens Corporation (2000-2002), Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Senior Investment Officer of Public Markets of the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1995-2000) and Administrative Manager for Lehman Brothers (1990-1995). Ms. Dungan has served on the boards, including their audit and investment committees, of private institutions. The Board believes Ms. Dungan’s extensive knowledge of the investment process and financial markets qualifies her to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   John L. Kelly . Mr. Kelly has more than 35 years of experience and leadership roles in the financial services industry including institutional electronic trading, capital markets, corporate and investment banking, retail brokerage, private equity, asset/wealth management, institutional services, mutual funds and related technology enabled services.  He previously served as a Trustee of The Victory Portfolios, The Victory Institutional Funds, and The Victory Variable Insurance Funds from 2008 to 2011. The Board believes that this experience qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   Thomas P. Lemke . Mr Lemke has extensive experience in the financial services industry, including experience in various senior management positions with financial services firms and multiple years of service with a regulatory agency. In addition, Mr. Lemke has a background in controls, including legal, compliance, risk management, and served as general counsel for several financial services firms. The Board believes that Mr. Lemke’s broad and diverse industry experience combined with his previous position as Trustee with the Munder Funds Board will allow him to provide the Board with significant insight into the regulatory and control requirements to which the fund industry is subject and assist the Board in carrying out is oversight responsibilities.

 

·                   David L. Meyer.  For six years, Mr. Meyer served as chief operating officer, Investment Wealth Management Division of Mercantile Bankshares Corp (now PNC Financial Services Corp.) and has served as an officer or on the board of other mutual funds for many years.  The Board believes that his experience, particularly as it related to the operation of registered investment companies, qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

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·                   Leigh A. Wilson.  Mr. Wilson served for many years as Chief Executive Officer of Paribas North America and as such has extensive experience in the financial world.  As a director of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum (“MFDF”), he is familiar with the operation and regulation of registered investment companies, and served on a MFDF steering committee created at the request of then-SEC Chairman William Donaldson to recommend best practices to independent mutual fund directors.  He received the Small Fund Trustee of the Year award from Institutional Investor Magazine in 2006.  The Board believes that this experience qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

Committees of the Board .

 

The following standing Committees of the Board are currently in operation: Audit and Risk Oversight, Continuing Education, Investment, Service Provider, Board Governance and Nominating, and Agenda.  In addition to these standing Committees, the Board may form temporary Special Committees to address particular areas of concern.  In addition, a Committee may form a Sub-Committee to address particular areas of concern to that Committee.

 

The members of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee, all of whom are Independent Trustees, are Mr. Meyer (Chair), Mr. Adcock, Ms. Beard, Mr. Lemke and Mr. Wilson.  The primary purpose of this Committee is to oversee the Trust’s accounting and financial reporting policies, practices and internal controls, as required by the statutes and regulations administered by the SEC, including the 1940 Act.  The Committee also has overall responsibility for reviewing periodic reports with respect to compliance and enterprise risk, including operational risk and personnel.  The Board has designated Mr. Meyer and Ms. Beard as its Audit Committee Financial Experts.

 

The members of the Continuing Education Committee are Mr. Meyer (Chair), Ms. Beard, and Ms. Dungan.  The function of this Committee is to develop programs to educate the Trustees to enhance their effectiveness as a Board and individually.

 

The members of the Investment Committee are Ms. Dungan (Chair), Mr. Andrews, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Wilson.  The function of this Committee is to oversee the Fund’s compliance with investment objectives, policies and restrictions, including those imposed by law or regulation, and assists the Board in its annual review of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements.

 

The members of the Service Provider Committee are Ms. Beard (Chair), Mr. Adcock, Mr. Brown, Mr. Lemke and Mr. Meyer.  This Committee negotiates the terms of the written agreements with the Funds’ service providers, evaluates the quality of periodic reports from the service providers (including reports submitted by sub-service providers) and assists the Board in its review of each Fund’s service providers, other than the investment adviser and independent auditors.

 

The Board Governance and Nominating Committee consists of all of the Independent Trustees.  Mr. Andrews currently serves as the Chair of this Committee.  The functions of this Committee are: to oversee Fund governance, including the nomination and selection of Trustees; to evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation and expense reimbursement policies applicable to Trustees; and periodically, to coordinate and facilitate an evaluation of the performance of the Board.

 

The Board Governance and Nominating Committee will consider nominee recommendations from Fund shareholders, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee. A Fund shareholder should submit a nominee recommendation in writing to the attention of the Chair of The Victory Portfolios, 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.  The Committee (or a designated sub-committee) will screen shareholder recommendations in the same manner as it screens nominations received from other sources, such as current Trustees, management of the Fund or other individuals, including professional recruiters.  The Committee need not consider any recommendations when no vacancy on the Board exists, but the Committee will consider any such recommendation if a vacancy occurs within six months after receipt of the recommendation.  In administering the shareholder recommendation process, the Chair, in the Chair’s sole discretion, may retain the services of counsel to the Trust or to the Independent Trustees, management of the Fund or any third party.  The Committee will communicate the results of the evaluation of any shareholder recommendation to the shareholder who made the recommendation.

 

The Agenda Committee consists of the Chair of the Board and the Chair of each other Committee.

 

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During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Board held eight meetings; the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee held four meetings ; the Investment Committee held four meetings; the Service Provider Committee held five meetings; and the Board Governance and Nominating Committee held four meetings. The Continuing Education Committee met informally during the fiscal year.

 

Board role in the oversight of risk.

 

In considering risks related to the Funds, the Board consults and receives reports from officers of the Funds and personnel of the Adviser, who are charged with the day-to-day risk oversight function.  Matters regularly reported to the Board or a designated committee include certain risks involving the Funds’ investment portfolios, trading practices, operational matters, financial and accounting controls, and legal and regulatory compliance.  The Board has delegated to the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee overall responsibility for reviewing reports relating to compliance and enterprise risk, including operational risk and personnel.  The Board relies on the Investment Committee to review reports relating to investment risks, that is, risks to the funds resulting from pursuing the Funds’ investment strategies (e.g., credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk).

 

Fund ownership.

 

The following tables show the dollar ranges of Fund shares (and of shares of all series of the Victory Fund Complex) beneficially owned by the Trustees as of December 31, 2014.  No Independent Trustee (or any immediate family member) owns beneficially or of record an interest in the Adviser or Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Distributor”) or in any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser or the Distributor (other than Funds in the Victory Funds Complex).  Except as stated below, as of January 31, 2014, the Trustees and officers as a group owned beneficially less than 1% of each class of outstanding shares of the Funds. As of January 31, 2014, the Trustees and officers as a group owned beneficially 6.1% of Class A shares of the Dividend Growth Fund, 5.5% of Class I shares of the Dividend Growth Fund,  4.3% of Class I shares of the Global Equity Fund and 9.7% of Class I shares of the International Select Fund.

 

Independent Trustees.

 

Trustee

 

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership of Fund Shares

 

Aggregate Dollar Range of Ownership
of Shares of All Series 
of the Victory Fund Complex

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Adcock

 

Dividend Growth: Over $100,000

Fund for Income: Over $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Andrews

 

Diversified Stock: Over $100,000

Fund for Income: Over $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Beard

 

Diversified Stock: $50,001 - $100,000

Established Value: $10,001 - $50,000

Investment Grade Convertible: $10,001 - $50,000

Large Cap Growth: $50,001 - $100,000

Small Company Opportunity: $10,001 - $50,000

 

Over $100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Dungan

 

Fund for Income: $50,001 -$100,000

Global Equity: $50,001 - $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Kelly*

 

Diversified Stock: $10,001 - $50,000

Established Value: $10,001 - $50,000

Large Cap Growth: $10,001 - $50,000

Small Company Opportunity: $10,001 - $50,000

Special Value: $10,001 - $50,000

 

Over $100,000

Mr. Lemke*

 

None

 

$50,001 - $100,000

 

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Trustee

 

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership of Fund Shares

 

Aggregate Dollar Range of Ownership
of Shares of All Series 
of the Victory Fund Complex

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Meyer

 

Diversified Stock: Over $100,000

Emerging Markets Small Cap: $10,001 - $50,000

International: $10,001 - $50,000

Small Company Opportunity: $10,001 - $50,000

Special Value: $10,001 - $50,000

 

Over $100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Wilson

 

Diversified Stock: Over $100,000

Established Value: Over $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 


* Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Board effective February 17, 2015 and Mr. Lemke was appointed to the Board effective October 31, 2014.

 

Interested Trustee.

 

Trustee

 

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership of Fund Shares

 

Aggregate Dollar Range of Ownership
of Shares of All Series 
of the Victory Fund Complex

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Brown†

 

Diversified Stock: Over $100,000

Dividend Growth: Over $100,000

Emerging Markets Small Cap: $10,001 - $50,000

Established Value: Over $100,000

Global Equity: Over $100,000

International Select: Over $100,000

Investment Grade Convertible: $50,001 - $100,000

Large Cap Growth: Over $100,000

Small Company Opportunity: Over $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Remuneration of Trustees and the Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Victory Fund Complex will pay each Independent Trustee $170,000 per year for his or her services to the Funds in the Complex.  The Board Chair will be paid an additional retainer of $85,000 per year.  The Board reserves the right to award reasonable compensation to any Interested Trustee.

 

The following tables indicate the compensation received by each Trustee and the Chief Compliance Officer from the Trust and from the Victory Fund Complex for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.  As of October 31, 2014, there were 18 mutual funds in the Victory Fund Complex for which the Trustees listed below were compensated.  The Trust does not maintain a retirement plan for its Trustees.

 

Independent Trustees.

 

Trustee

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Mr. Adcock

 

$

123,395

 

$

132,000

 

Mr. Andrews

 

123,395

 

132,000

 

Ms. Beard

 

123,395

 

132,000

 

Ms. Dungan

 

123,395

 

132,000

 

 

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Trustee

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Mr. Kelly*

 

None

 

None

 

Mr. Lemke*

 

None

 

None

 

Mr. Meyer

 

123,395

 

132,000

 

Mr. Wilson

 

185,093

 

198,000

 

 


* Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Board effective February 17, 2015 and Mr. Lemke was appointed to the Board effective October 31, 2014. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Lemke received no compensation during the period shown above.

 

Interested Trustee.

 

Trustee

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Mr. Brown†

 

None

 

None

 

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Chief Compliance Officer.

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Edward J. Veilleux

 

$

155,535

 

$

166,916

 

 

Deferred Compensation.

 

Each Trustee may elect to defer a portion of his or her compensation from the Victory Fund Complex in accordance with a Deferred Compensation Plan adopted by the Board (the “Plan”).  Such amounts are invested in one or more Funds in the Victory Fund Complex offered under the Plan or a money market fund, as selected by the Trustee.  The following table lists, as of October 31, 2014 the Trustee(s) who have elected to defer a portion of his or her compensation from the Victory Fund Complex, the Victory Fund Complex Funds owned and the approximate dollar value of the compensation deferred for all prior periods.

 

Trustee

 

Victory Fund

 

Approximate Dollar Value
of Deferred Compensation

 

Mr. Adcock

 

N/A

 

$

77,179

 

 

Officers.

 

The officers of the Trust are elected by the Board of Trustees to supervise actively the Trust’s day-to-day operations.  The officers of the Trust, their ages, the length of time served, and their principal occupations during the past five years, are detailed in the following table.  Each individual holds the same position with the other registered investment companies in the Victory Fund Complex, and each officer serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, removal, retirement, death, or the election of a successor.  The mailing address of each officer of the Trust is 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219-3035.  Except for the Chief Compliance Officer, the officers of the Trust receive no compensation directly from the Trust for performing the duties of their offices.  Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. (“Citi”) receives fees from the Trust for serving as the Funds’ sub-administrator, transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent and servicing agent.

 

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Name and Age

 

Position with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

Christopher K. Dyer,

53

 

President*

 

February 2006

 

Director of Mutual Fund Administration, the Adviser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott A. Stahorsky,

45

 

Vice President

 

December 2014

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erin G. Wagner,

40

 

Secretary

 

December 2014

 

Associate General Counsel, the Adviser (since 2013); Associate, Dechert LLP (2001-2010).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher E. Sabato,

46

 

Treasurer

 

May 2006

 

Senior Vice President, Financial Administration, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edward J. Veilleux,

71

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

October 2005

 

President of EJV Financial Services (mutual fund consulting).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Oeder,

60

 

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Identity Theft Officer

 

October 2014

 

Chief Compliance Officer, Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2011); Registered Principal, Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jay G. Baris,

61

 

Assistant Secretary

 

December 1997

 

Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (since 2011); Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. (1994-2011).

 


*On December 3, 2014, Mr. Dyer resigned as Secretary of the Trust and accepted the position of President of the Trust.

 

ADVISORY AND OTHER CONTRACTS .

 

Investment Adviser.

 

One of the Trust’s most important contracts is with the Adviser, a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC.  The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“VCH”). A majority interest in VCH is owned by Crestview Partners II, L.P. and its affiliated funds (together, “Crestview”) with the remaining portion owned by a Victory employees in the aggregate and a limited number of outside invetors. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for numerous clients including large corporate and public retirement plans, Taft-Hartley plans, foundations and endowments, high net worth individuals and mutual funds.

 

The following schedule lists the advisory fees for each Fund, as an annual percentage of its average daily net assets.

 

Equity Funds

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

Diversified Stock

 

0.65% on the first $800 million, 0.60% on the next $1.6 billion and 0.55% on assets in excess of $2.4 billion

Dividend Growth

 

0.70% on the first $1.5 billion, 0.65% on the next $1.5 billion and 0.60% on assets in excess of $3.0 billion

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

1.25%

 

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Fund

 

Advisory Fee

Established Value

 

0.65% on the first $100 million, 0.55% on the next $100 million and 0.45% on assets in excess of $200 million

Global Equity

 

0.80% on the first $2.5 billion, 0.75% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.70% on assets in excess of $5 billion

Large Cap Growth

 

0.75% on the first $400 million, 0.65% on the next $400 million and 0.60% on assets in excess of $800 million

International

 

0.80% on the first $2.5 billion, 0.75% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.70% on assets in excess of $5 billion

International Select

 

0.80% on the first $2.5 billion, 0.75% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.70% on assets in excess of $5 billion

Select

 

0.65% on the first $2.5 billion, 0.60% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.50% on assets in excess of $5 billion

Small Company Opportunity

 

0.85% on the first $500 million and 0.75% on assets in excess of $500 million

Special Value

 

0.75% on the first $400 million, 0.65% on the next $400 million and 0.60% on assets in excess of $800 million

 

Hybrid Funds

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

Balanced

 

0.60% on the first $400 million, 0.55% on the next $400 million and 0.50% on assets in excess of $800 million

Investment Grade Convertible

 

0.75% on the first $400 million, 0.65% on the next $400 million and 0.60% on assets in excess of $800 million

 

Taxable Fixed-Income Funds

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

Fund for Income

 

0.50% on the first $400 million, 0.45% on the next $400 million and 0.40% on assets in excess of $800 million

 

Tax-Exempt Fixed-Income Funds

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

National Municipal Bond

 

0.55% on the first $400 million, 0.50% on the next $400 million and 0.45% on assets in excess of $800 million

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

0.55% on the first $400 million, 0.50% on the next $400 million and 0.45% on assets in excess of $800 million

 

The Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements.

 

A advisory agreement dated as of August 1, 2013, as amended (the “Advisory Agreement”) applies to the Funds of the Trust.  Unless sooner terminated, the Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, provides that it will continue in effect as to the Funds until December 31, 2014 and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such renewal is approved at least annually by the Trustees or by vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of each such Fund (as defined under “Additional Information—Miscellaneous”) and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Advisory Agreement, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose.  The Advisory Agreement is terminable as to any particular Fund at any time on 60 days written notice

 

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without penalty by a vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of a Fund, by vote of the Trustees, or as to all applicable Funds by the Adviser.  The Advisory Agreement also terminates automatically in the event of any assignment, as defined by the 1940 Act.

 

The Advisory Agreement provides that the Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection with the performance of the services pursuant thereto, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties, or from reckless disregard by the Adviser of its duties and obligations thereunder.

 

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser may delegate a portion of its responsibilities to a sub-adviser.  In addition, the agreements provide that the Adviser may render services through its own employees or the employees of one or more affiliated companies that are qualified to act as an investment adviser of the Fund provided all such persons are functioning as part of an organized group of persons, managed by authorized officers of the Adviser.

 

A sub-advisory agreement between the Trust, the Adviser and KPB Investment Advisors LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) dated as of August 1, 2013 (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) provides for the Sub-Adviser to manage that portion of the assets of the National Municipal Bond Fund and the Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (together, the “Municipal Funds”) that the Adviser allocates from time to time to the Sub-Adviser to manage (which portion may include any or all of the Municipal Funds’ assets), with the assistance and subject to the oversight of the Adviser.  The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser 0.20% of that portion of the average daily nets assets of the Municipal Funds that are subject to the Sub-Adviser’s investment discretion.

 

Unless sooner terminated, the Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that it will continue in effect as to the Municipal Funds until December 31, 2014 and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such renewal is approved at least annually by the Trustees or by vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of each such Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Sub-Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose.  The Sub-Advisory Agreement is terminable as to either Municipal  Fund at any time on 60 days written notice without penalty by a vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, by vote of the Trustees, or by the Adviser, or as to both Funds by the Sub-Adviser upon 90 days written notice to the other parties.  The Sub-Advisory Agreement also terminates automatically in the event of any assignment, as defined by the 1940 Act.

 

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection with the performance of the services pursuant thereto, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence on the part of the Sub-Adviser in the performance of its duties, or from reckless disregard by the Sub-Adviser of its duties and obligations thereunder.

 

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Sub-Adviser may render services through its own employees or the employees of one or more affiliated companies that are qualified to act as an investment adviser of the Fund provided all such persons are functioning as part of an organized group of persons, managed by authorized officers of the Sub-Adviser.

 

For the three fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 the Adviser was paid the following advisory fees with respect to the Funds.

 

Fund

 

2014
Fees Paid

 

2013
Fees Paid

 

2012
Fees Paid

 

Balanced

 

$

114,623

 

$

121,442

 

$

120,690

 

Diversified Stock

 

9,179,798

 

10,965,968

 

13,896,146

 

Dividend Growth(1)

 

52,170

 

37,084

 

N/A

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

41,284

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

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Fund

 

2014
Fees Paid

 

2013
Fees Paid

 

2012
Fees Paid

 

Established Value

 

9,709,152

 

7,617,508

 

5,191,866

 

Fund for Income

 

4,519,021

 

6,479,358

 

5,845,354

 

Global Equity

 

85,847

 

66,210

 

54,777

 

International

 

645,572

 

560,798

 

510,195

 

International Select

 

650,634

 

562,823

 

497,596

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

206,506

 

134,730

 

171,073

 

Large Cap Growth

 

1,539,818

 

1,280,043

 

1,291,274

 

National Municipal Bond

 

486,875

 

661,883

 

797,045

 

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

318,557

 

403,169

 

489,670

 

Select(1)

 

14,299

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

16,834,391

 

12,265,983

 

8,139,756

 

Special Value

 

1,410,407

 

1,954,670

 

3,654,538

 

 


(1) Dividend Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2012, April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

For the two fiscal year ended October 31, 2014 the Sub-Adviser was paid the following sub-advisory fees with respect to the Funds.

 

Fund

 

2014
Fees Paid

 

2013
Fees Paid

 

National Municipal Bond(1)

 

$

177,045

 

$

45,790

 

Ohio Municipal Bond(1)

 

115,839

 

32,844

 

 


(1) The Funds began being sub-advised on August 1, 2013.

 

Portfolio Managers.

 

This section includes information about the Funds’ portfolio managers, including information concerning other accounts they manage, the dollar range of Fund shares they own and how they are compensated.  For each Fund, the portfolio managers listed in the following table manage all of the other investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts shown below as a team.

 

Other Accounts

 

Fund (Portfolio Management Team)

 

Number of Other Accounts
(Total Assets)*
as of December 31, 2014

 

Number of Other Accounts 
(Total Assets)* Subject to a
Performance Fee 
as of December 31, 2014

Balanced Fund (Lawrence G. Babin, and Heidi L. Adelman)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($544.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

8 ($2.1 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

39 ($1.8 billion)

 

None

 


*    Rounded to the nearest tenth of a billion, or million, as relevant.

 

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Fund (Portfolio Management Team)

 

Number of Other Accounts
(Total Assets)*
as of December 31, 2014

 

Number of Other Accounts 
(Total Assets)* Subject to a
Performance Fee 
as of December 31, 2014

Diversified Stock Fund (Lawrence G. Babin, Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($544.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

8 ($976.7 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

39 ($1.8 billion)

 

None

Dividend Growth Fund (Lawrence G. Babin, Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($544.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

8 ($2.3 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

39 ($1.8 billion)

 

None

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (Margaret Lindsay, Tiffany Kuo and Joshua Lindland)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

1 ($188.2 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

7 ($53.2 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

6 ($442.1 million)

 

None

Established Value Fund (Gregory M. Conners, Jeffrey M. Graff and Gary H. Miller)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

1 ($848.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

7 ($2.7 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

15 ($326.3 million)

 

None

Fund for Income (Heidi L. Adelman and Harriet R. Uhlir)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

2 ($51.9 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

3 ($74.0 million)

 

None

Global Equity Fund ( Scott R. Kefer, James A. Craske and Elie J. Masri )

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($668.4 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

5 ($316.8 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

36 ($793.7 million)

 

None

International Fund ( Elie J. Masri )

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

2 ($15.4 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

None

 

None

International Select Fund ( Elie J. Masri )

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

2 ($19.8 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

None

 

None

 

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Fund (Portfolio Management Team)

 

Number of Other Accounts
(Total Assets)*
as of December 31, 2014

 

Number of Other Accounts 
(Total Assets)* Subject to a
Performance Fee 
as of December 31, 2014

Investment Grade Convertible Fund (Amy E. Bush, Richard A. Janus, James K. Kaesberg and Mark Vucenovic)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

4 ($85.4 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

11 ($977.0 million)

 

None

Large Cap Growth Fund (Jason E. Dahl, Scott R. Kefer, Erick F. Maronak and Michael B. Koskuba)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($668.4 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

3 ($123.3 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

36 ($793.7 million)

 

None

National Municipal Bond Fund (Paul A. Toft and Patrick D. Grady)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

9 ($476.9 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

13 ($725.0 million)

 

None

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (Paul A. Toft and Patrick D. Grady)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

None

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

9 ($516.9 million)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

13 ($725.0 million)

 

None

Select Fund (Lawrence G. Babin, Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($544.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

8 ($2.3 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

39 ($1.8 billion)

 

None

Small Company Opportunity Fund (Gregory M. Conners, Jeffrey M. Graff and Gary H. Miller)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

1 ($848.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

7 ($2.5 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

15 ($326.3 million)

 

None

Special Value Fund (Lawrence G. Babin, Paul D. Danes, Carolyn M. Rains, Martin L. Shagrin and Thomas J. Uutala)

 

 

 

 

Other Investment Companies

 

2 ($544.7 million)

 

None

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

 

8 ($2.1 billion)

 

None

Other Accounts

 

39 ($1.8 billion)

 

None

 

The Adviser’s portfolio managers are often responsible for managing one or more Funds as well as other accounts, such as separate accounts, and other pooled investment vehicles, such as collective trust funds or unregistered hedge funds.  A portfolio manager may manage other accounts which have materially higher fee arrangements than a Fund and may, in the future, manage other accounts which have a performance-based fee.  A portfolio manager also may

 

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make personal investments in accounts they manage or support. The side-by-side management of the Funds along with other accounts may raise potential conflicts of interest by incenting a portfolio manager to direct a disproportionate amount of: (1) their attention; (2) limited investment opportunities, such as less liquid securities or initial public offering; and/or (3) desirable trade allocations, to such other accounts. In addition, certain trading practices, such as cross-trading between Funds or between a Fund and another account, raise conflict of interest issues.  The Funds and the Adviser have policies and procedures in place, including the Adviser’s internal review process and oversight by the Board of Trustees, that are intended to mitigate those conflicts.

 

Fund Ownership

 

Portfolio Manager

 

Fund

 

Dollar Range of Shares 
Beneficially Owned 
as of December 31, 2014

Ms. Adelman

 

Balanced Fund

 

None

 

 

Fund for Income

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Babin

 

Balanced Fund

 

None

 

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Dividend Growth Fund

 

None

 

 

Select Fund

 

>$1,000,000

Ms. Bush

 

Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Craske

 

Global Equity Fund

 

$10,001 to $50,000

Mr. Conners

 

Established Value Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Dahl

 

Large Cap Growth Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Danes

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

None

 

 

Dividend Growth Fund

 

None

 

 

Select Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Grady

 

National Municipal Bond Fund

 

None

 

 

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

None

Mr. Graff

 

Established Value Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Janus

 

Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Kaesberg

 

Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

$10,001 to $50,000

Mr. Kefer

 

Global Equity Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Large Cap Growth Fund

 

$50,001 to $100,000

Mr. Koskuba

 

Large Cap Growth Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Ms. Kuo

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

None

Mr. Lindland

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

None

Ms. Lindsay

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

$50,001 to $100,000

Mr. Masri

 

Global Equity Fund

 

$10,001 to $50,000

 

 

International Fund

 

None

 

 

International Select Fund

 

None

Mr. Maronak

 

Large Cap Growth Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Miller

 

Established Value Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Rains

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$50,001 to $100,000

 

 

Dividend Growth Fund

 

None

 

 

Select Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Saeger

 

Global Equity Fund

 

$10,001 to $50,000

 

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Mr. Shagrin

 

Diversified Stock Fund

Select Fund

 

None

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Toft

 

National Municipal Bond Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

 

 

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

$10,001 to $50,000

Ms. Uhlir

 

Fund for Income

 

$1 to $10,000

Mr. Uutala

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

None

 

 

Dividend Growth Fund

 

None

 

 

Select Fund

 

$100,001 to $500,000

Mr. Vucenovic

 

Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

$1 to $10,000

 

Compensation

 

Victory Capital Management (“VCM”) has designed the structure of its portfolio managers’ compensation to (1) align portfolio managers’ interests with those of VCM’s clients with an emphasis on long-term, risk-adjusted investment performance, (2) help VCM attract and retain high-quality investment professionals, and (3) contribute to VCM’s overall financial success. Each of the portfolio managers receives a base salary plus an annual incentive bonus for managing their Fund , separate accounts, other investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts (including any accounts for which VCM receives a performance fee) (together, “Accounts”).  A portfolio manager’s base salary is dependent on the manager’s level of experience and expertise.  VCM monitors each manager’s base salary relative to salaries paid for similar positions with peer firms by reviewing data provided by various consultants that specialize in competitive salary information.

 

Each of the portfolio management teams employed by VCM may earn incentive compensation based on a percentage of VCM’s revenue attributable to fees paid by Accounts managed by the team.  The chief investment officer of each team, in coordination with VCM, determines the allocation of the incentive compensation earned by the team among the team’s portfolio managers by establishing a “target” incentive for each portfolio manager based on the manager’s level of experience and expertise in the manager’s investment style.  Individual performance is based on objectives established annually using performance metrics such as portfolio structure and positioning, research, stock selection, asset growth, client retention, presentation skills, marketing to prospective clients and contribution to VCM’s philosophy and values, such as leadership, risk management and teamwork.  The annual incentive bonus also factors in individual investment performance of each portfolio manager’s portfolio or their Fund relative to a selected peer group(s).  The overall performance results for a manager are based on the composite performance of all Accounts managed by that manager on a combination of one, three and five year rolling performance periods as compared to the performance information of a peer group of similarly-managed competitors.

 

VCM’s portfolio managers may participate in the equity ownership plan of VCM’s parent company.  There is an ongoing annual equity pool granted to certain employees based on their contribution to the firm.  Eligibility for participation in these incentive programs depends on the manager’s performance and seniority.

 

Code of Ethics.

 

Each of the Trust, the Adviser and the Distributor has adopted a Code of Ethics.  The Adviser Code of Ethics applies to all Access Personnel (the Adviser’s directors and officers and employees with investment advisory duties) and all Supervised Personnel (all of the Adviser’s directors, officers and employees).  Each Code of Ethics provides that Access Personnel must refrain from certain trading practices.  Each Code also requires all Access Personnel (and, in the Adviser Code, all Supervised Personnel) to report certain personal investment activities, including, but not limited to, purchases or sales of securities that may be purchased or held by the Funds.  Violations of any Code of Ethics can result in penalties, suspension, or termination of employment.

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures.

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted policies and procedures for voting proxies related to equity securities that the Funds hold (the “Proxy Voting Policy”). The Trust’s Proxy Voting Policy is designed to: (i) ensure that proxies are voted in the best interests of shareholders of the Funds with a view toward maximizing the value of their investments; (ii) address conflicts of interests between these shareholders, on the one hand, and affiliates of the

 

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Fund, the Adviser or the Distributor, on the other, that may arise regarding the voting of proxies; and (iii) provide for the disclosure of the Funds’ proxy voting records and the Proxy Voting Policy.

 

The Proxy Voting Policy delegates to the Adviser the obligation to vote the Funds’ proxies in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders, subject to oversight by the Board. To assist the Adviser in making proxy-voting decisions, the Adviser has adopted a Proxy Voting Policy (“Policy”) that establishes voting guidelines (“Proxy Voting Guidelines”) with respect to certain recurring issues. The Policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Adviser’s Proxy Committee (“Proxy Committee”) and revised when the Committee determines that a change is appropriate. The Board annually reviews the Trust’s Proxy Voting Policy and the Adviser’s Policy and determines whether amendments are necessary or advisable.

 

Voting under the Adviser’s Policy may be executed through administrative screening per established guidelines with oversight by the Proxy Committee or upon vote by a quorum of the Proxy Committee. The Adviser delegates to Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), an independent service provider, the non-discretionary administration of proxy voting for the Trust, subject to oversight by the Adviser’s Proxy Committee. In no circumstances shall ISS have the authority to vote proxies except in accordance with standing or specific instructions given to it by the Adviser.

 

The Adviser votes proxies in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.  This entails voting client proxies with the objective of increasing the long-term economic value of Fund assets.  The Adviser’s Proxy Committee determines how proxies are voted by following established guidelines, which are intended to assist in voting proxies and are not considered rigid rules.  The Proxy Committee is directed to apply the guidelines as appropriate. On occasion, however, a contrary vote may be warranted when such action is in the best interests of the Funds or if required by the Board or the Funds’ Proxy Voting Policy.  In such cases, the Adviser may consider, among other things:

 

·                   the effect of the proposal on the underlying value of the securities

 

·                   the effect on marketability of the securities

 

·                   the effect of the proposal on future prospects of the issuer

 

·                   the composition and effectiveness of the issuer’s board of directors

 

·                   the issuer’s corporate governance practices

 

·                   the quality of communications from the issuer to its shareholders

 

The Adviser may also take into account independent third-party, general industry guidance or other corporate governance review sources when making decisions. It may additionally seek guidance from other senior internal sources with special expertise on a given topic where it is appropriate. The investment team’s opinion concerning the management and prospects of the issuer may be taken into account in determining whether a vote for or against a proposal is in a Fund’s best interests. Insufficient information, onerous requests or vague, ambiguous wording may indicate that a vote against a proposal is appropriate, even when the general principal appears to be reasonable.

 

Occasionally, conflicts of interest arise between the Adviser’s interests and those of a Fund or another client.  When this occurs, the Proxy Committee must document the nature of the conflict and vote the proxy in accordance with the Proxy Voting Guidelines unless such guidelines are judged by the Proxy Committee to be inapplicable to the proxy matter at issue. In the event that the Proxy Voting Guidelines are inapplicable or do not mitigate the conflict, the Adviser will seek the opinion of the Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer or consult with an external independent adviser.  In the case of a Proxy Committee member having a personal conflict of interest (e.g. a family member is on the board of the issuer), such member will abstain from voting. Finally, the Adviser reports to the Board annually any proxy votes that took place involving a conflict, including the nature of the conflict and the basis or rationale for the voting decision made.

 

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The Funds’ Proxy Voting Policy provides that the Funds, in accordance with SEC rules, annually will disclose on Form N-PX the Funds’ proxy voting record. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is updated each year by August 31st and is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free 800 539-FUND (800 539 3863) or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Portfolio Transactions.

 

Fixed Income Trading.  Fixed income and convertible securities are bought and sold through broker-dealers acting on a principal basis.  These trades are not charged a commission, but rather are marked up or marked down by the executing broker-dealer.  The Adviser does not know the actual value of the markup/markdown.  However, the Adviser attempts to ascertain whether the overall price of a security is reasonable through the use of competitive bids.  For the three fiscal years ended October 31, 2014, the Fixed Income Funds paid no brokerage commissions.

 

Orders to buy or sell convertible securities and fixed income securities are placed on a competitive basis with a reasonable attempt made to obtain three competitive bids or offers.  Exceptions are: (1) where the bid/ask spread is 5 basis points or less, provided the order is actually filled at the bid or better for sales and at the ask or better for purchases; (2) securities for which there are only one or two market makers; (3) block purchases considered relatively large; (4) swaps, a simultaneous sale of one security and purchase of another in substantially equal amounts for the same account, intended to take advantage of an aberration in a spread relationship, realize losses, etc.; and (5) purchases and/or sales of fixed income securities for which, typically, more than one offering of the same issue is unobtainable; subject to a judgment by the trader that the bid is competitive.

 

All Other Markets.  Subject to the consideration of obtaining best execution, the Adviser may use brokerage commissions generated from client transactions may be used to obtain services and/or research from broker-dealers to assist in the Adviser’s investment management decision-making process.  These services and research are in addition to and do not replace the services and research that the Adviser is required to perform and do not reduce the investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser by the Funds.  Such information may be useful to the Adviser in serving both the Funds and other clients and, conversely, such supplemental research information obtained by the placement of orders on behalf of other clients may be useful to the Adviser in carrying out its obligations to the Funds.

 

Brokerage commissions may never be used to compensate a third party for client referrals unless the client has directed such an arrangement.  In addition, brokerage commissions may never be used to obtain research and/or services for the benefit of any employee or non-client entity.

 

It is the policy of the Adviser to obtain the “best execution” of its clients’ securities transactions.  The Adviser strives to execute each client’s securities transactions in such a manner that the client’s total costs or proceeds in each transaction are the most favorable under the circumstances.  Commission rates paid on securities transactions for client accounts must reflect comparative market rates.

 

In addition, the Adviser will consider the full range and quality of a broker’s services in placing brokerage including, but not limited to, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rate, willingness and ability to commit capital and responsiveness.  The lowest possible commission cost alone does not determine broker selection.  The transaction that represents the best quality execution for a client account will be executed.  Commission ranges and the actual commission paid for trades of listed stocks and over-the-counter stocks may vary depending on, but not limited to, the liquidity and volatility of the stock and services provided to the Adviser by the broker.

 

The Adviser will make a good faith determination that the commissions paid are reasonable in relationship to the value of the services received.  The continuous review of commissions is the responsibility of the head of equity trading.  Quarterly, the Adviser’s research analysts and portfolio managers will participate in a broker vote.  The Adviser’s Equity Trading Desk will utilize the vote results during the broker selection process.  Some brokers executing trades for the Adviser’s clients may, from time to time, receive liquidity rebates in connection with the routing of trades to Electronic Communications Networks.   Since the Adviser is not a broker, however, it is ineligible to receive such rebates and does not obtain direct benefits for its clients from this broker practice.

 

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Investment decisions for each Fund are made independently from those made for the other Funds or any other investment company or account managed by the Adviser.  Such other investment companies or accounts may also invest in the same securities and may follow similar investment strategies as the Funds.  The Adviser may combine transaction orders (“bunching” or “blocking” trades) for more than one client account where such action appears to be equitable and potentially advantageous for each account ( e.g. , for the purpose of reducing brokerage commissions or obtaining a more favorable transaction price.)  The Adviser will aggregate transaction orders only if it believes that the aggregation is consistent with its duty to seek best execution for its clients and is consistent with the terms of investment advisory agreements with each client for whom trades are being aggregated.  Both equity and fixed-income securities may be aggregated.  When making such a combination of transaction orders for a new issue or secondary market trade in an equity security, the Adviser adheres to the following objectives:

 

·                   Fairness to clients both in the participation of execution of orders for their account, and in the allocation of orders for the accounts of more than one client.

 

·       Allocation of all orders in a timely and efficient manner.

 

In some cases, “bunching” or “blocking” trades may affect the price paid or received by a Fund or the size of the position obtained by the Fund in an adverse manner relative to the result that would have been obtained if only that particular Fund had participated in or been allocated such trades.

 

The aggregation of transactions for advisory accounts and proprietary accounts (including partnerships and other accounts in which the Adviser or its associated persons are partners or participants, and managed employee accounts) is permissible.  No proprietary account may be favored over any other participating account and such practice must be consistent with the Adviser’s Code of Ethics.

 

Equity trade orders are executed based only on trade instructions received from portfolio managers by the trading desk.  Portfolio managers may enter trades to meet the full target allocation immediately or may meet the allocation through moves in incremental blocks.  Orders are processed on a “first-come, first-served” basis.  At times, a rotation system may determine “first-come, first-served” treatment when the equity trading desk receives the same order for multiple accounts simultaneously.  The Adviser will utilize a rotation whereby the Funds, even if aggregated with other orders, are in the first block(s) to trade within the rotation.  To aggregate orders, the equity trading desk must determine that all accounts in the order will benefit.  Any new trade that can be blocked with an existing open order may be added to the open order to form a larger block.  The Adviser receives no additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of the aggregation of trades.  All accounts participating in a block execution receive the same execution price, an average share price, for securities purchased or sold on a trading day.  Execution prices may not be carried overnight.  Any portion of an order that remains unfilled at the end of a given day shall be rewritten (absent contrary instructions) on the following day as a new order.  Accounts with trades executed the next day will receive a new daily average price to be determined at the end of the following day.

 

If the order is filled in its entirety, securities purchased in the aggregate transaction will be allocated among accounts participating in the trade in accordance with an Allocation Statement prepared at the time of order entry.  If the order is partially filled, the securities will be allocated pro rata based on the Allocation Statement.  Portfolio managers may allocate executed trades in a different manner than indicated on the Allocation Statement ( e.g. , non-pro rata) only if all client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment.

 

In some instances, it may not be practical to complete the Allocation Statement prior to the placement of the order.  In that case, the trading desk will complete the Allocation Statement as soon as practicable, but no later than the end of the same business day on which the securities have been allocated to the trading desk by the broker.

 

Where the full amount of a block execution is not executed, the partial amount actually executed will be allocated on a pro rata basis whenever possible.  The following execution methods maybe used in place of a pro rata procedure:  relative size allocations, security position weighting, priority for specialized accounts, or a special allocation based on compliance approval.

 

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After the proper allocation has been completed, excess shares must be sold in the secondary market, and may not be reallocated to another managed account.

 

In making investment decisions for the Funds, the Adviser will not inquire or take into consideration whether an issuer of securities proposed for purchase or sale by a Fund is a customer of the Adviser, its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, and, in dealing with their commercial customers, the Adviser, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates will not inquire or take into consideration whether securities of such customers are held by the Funds.

 

The following table shows the brokerage commissions that the Equity, Balanced and Investment Grade Convertible paid during the last three fiscal years ended October 31.

 

Fund

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

Balanced

 

$

15,442

 

$

16,143

 

$

18,450

 

Diversified Stock

 

1,623,896

 

2,029,058

 

3,033,748

 

Dividend Growth(1)

 

4,721

 

5,128

 

N/A

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

32,360

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Established Value

 

1,623,575

 

1,401,716

 

1,163,481

 

Global Equity

 

19,671

 

5,128

 

15,320

 

International

 

137,777

 

205,368

 

173,609

 

International Select

 

163,519

 

234,916

 

194,840

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

3,377

 

1,257

 

1,604

 

Large Cap Growth

 

97,580

 

125,086

 

121,325

 

Select(1)

 

3,145

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

2,133,991

 

2,083,267

 

1,128,272

 

Special Value

 

307,867

 

575,298

 

932,440

 

 


(1) Dividend Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2012, April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

Affiliated Brokerage.   The Board has authorized the allocation of brokerage to affiliated broker-dealers on an agency basis to effect portfolio transactions.  The Board has adopted procedures incorporating the standards of Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act, which require that the commission paid to affiliated broker-dealers must be “reasonable and fair compared to the commission, fee or other remuneration received, or to be received, by other broker-dealers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities during a comparable period of time.”

 

The Trust will not acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in, or enter into repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, KeyBank or their affiliates, or Citi or its affiliates and will not give preference to KeyBank’s correspondent banks or affiliates, or Citi with respect to such transactions, securities, savings deposits, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements.  From time to time, when determined by the Adviser to be advantageous to the Funds, the Adviser may execute portfolio transactions through affiliated broker-dealers.  All such transactions must be completed in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.  The percentage of trades executed through an affiliated broker-dealer for a Fund may be higher relative to trades executed by unaffiliated dealers, so long as the trades executed by the affiliated broker-dealer are consistent with best execution.

 

No payments were made to any affiliated brokers during the prior three fiscal years ended October 31, 2014.

 

Allocation of Brokerage in Connection with Research Services .  During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser, through agreements or understandings with brokers, or otherwise through an internal allocation procedure, directed the brokerage transactions of certain Equity, Balanced and Investment Grade Convertible Funds to brokers because of research

 

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services provided.  The following table indicates the Funds that entered into these transactions, the amount of these transactions and related commissions paid during this period.  These amounts represent transactions effected with, and related commissions paid to, brokers that provide third party research services.  They do not include transactions and commissions involving brokers that provide proprietary research.

 

Fund

 

Amount of Transactions to
Brokers Providing Research

 

Related Commissions

 

Balanced

 

$

16,421,230

 

$

11,495

 

Diversified Stock

 

1,980,256,533

 

1,384,594

 

Dividend Growth

 

5,012,985

 

3,345

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

13,961,180

 

34,317

 

Established Value

 

1,639,037,264

 

1,363,519

 

Global Equity

 

17,077,412

 

19,204

 

Large Cap Growth

 

197,360,230

 

88,979

 

International

 

78,930,062

 

137,544

 

International Select

 

99,174,267

 

163,189

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

8,563,580

 

3,471

 

Select

 

4,166,306

 

2,352

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

1,980,256,533

 

1,384,594

 

Special Value

 

674,966,620

 

283,769

 

 

Securities of Regular Brokers or Dealers.   The SEC requires the Trust to provide certain information for those Funds that held securities of their regular brokers or dealers (or their parents) during the Trust’s most recent fiscal year.  The following table identifies, for each applicable Fund, those brokers or dealers, the type of security and the value of the Fund’s aggregate holdings of the securities of each such issuer as of October 31, 2014.

 

Fund

 

Broker-Dealer

 

Type of Security
(Debt or Equity)

 

Aggregate
Value (000)

 

Balanced

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

Equity

 

$

415

 

Balanced

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Equity

 

415

 

Balanced

 

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

 

Equity

 

287

 

Diversified Stock

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

Equity

 

56,869

 

Diversified Stock

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Equity

 

56,818

 

Diversified Stock

 

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

 

Equity

 

38,449

 

Dividend Growth

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

Equity

 

158

 

Dividend Growth

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Equity

 

162

 

Dividend Growth

 

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

 

Equity

 

178

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Debt

 

30

 

Global Equity

 

Citibank money market deposit account

 

Debt

 

515

 

International

 

Citibank money market deposit account

 

Debt

 

2,532

 

International Select

 

Citibank money market deposit account

 

Debt

 

1,146

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

Jefferies & Company, Inc.

 

Debt

 

829

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

Wells Fargo

 

Equity

 

1,848

 

Large Cap Growth

 

Wells Fargo

 

Equity

 

998

 

Select

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

Equity

 

149

 

Select

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Equity

 

151

 

Special Value

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

Equity

 

3,091

 

 

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Fund

 

Broker-Dealer

 

Type of Security
(Debt or Equity)

 

Aggregate
Value (000)

 

Special Value

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

Equity

 

3,148

 

Special Value

 

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

 

Equity

 

3,472

 

 

Portfolio Turnover.

 

The portfolio turnover rates stated in the prospectuses are calculated by dividing the lesser of each Fund’s purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the year by the monthly average value of the portfolio securities.  The calculation excludes all securities whose maturities, at the time of acquisition, were one year or less.  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of a Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.  The following table shows the portfolio turnover rates for each Fund for the two fiscal years ended October 31, 2014.

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Balanced

 

66

%

142

%

International Select

 

63

%

128

%

Diversified Stock

 

70

%

89

%

Investment Grade Convertible

 

28

%

27

%

Dividend Growth

 

49

%

68

%

Large Cap Growth

 

47

%

78

%

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

87

%

N/A

 

National Muni Bond

 

31

%

36

%

Established Value

 

51

%

46

%

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

17

%

27

%

Fund for Income

 

32

%

62

%

Select(1)

 

67

%

N/A

 

Global Equity

 

83

%

119

%

Small Co. Opportunity

 

47

%

56

%

International

 

50

%

100

%

Special Value

 

174

%

110

%

 


(1) Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

 

The Board has adopted policies with respect to the disclosure of each Fund’s portfolio holdings by the Fund, the Adviser, or their affiliates.  These policies provide that each Fund’s portfolio holdings information generally may not be disclosed to any party prior to the information becoming public.  Certain limited exceptions are described below.  These policies apply to disclosures to all categories of persons, including individual investors, institutional investors, intermediaries who sell shares of a Fund, third parties providing services to the Fund (accounting agent, print vendors, etc.), rating and ranking organizations (Lipper, Morningstar, etc.) and affiliated persons of the Fund.

 

The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring each Fund’s compliance with these policies and for providing regular reports (at least annually) to the Board regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the policy and recommend changes, if necessary.

 

Non-Public Disclosures

 

The Adviser may authorize the disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information under certain limited circumstances.  The Funds’ policies provide that non-public disclosures of a Fund’s portfolio holdings may only be made if: (i) the Fund has a “legitimate business purpose” (as determined by the President of the Trust) for making such disclosure; and (ii) the party receiving the non-public information enters into a confidentiality agreement, which includes a duty not to trade on the non-public information and describes any compensation to be paid to the Fund or any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor, including any arrangement to maintain assets in the Fund or in other investment companies or accounts managed by the Adviser or by any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor.

 

The Adviser will consider any actual or potential conflicts of interest between the Adviser and a Fund’s shareholders and will act in the best interest of the Fund’s shareholders with respect to any such disclosure of portfolio holdings information.  If a potential conflict can be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the Adviser may authorize release of portfolio holdings information.  Conversely, if the potential

 

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conflict cannot be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the Adviser will not authorize such release.

 

Ongoing Arrangements to Disclose Portfolio Holdings

 

As previously authorized by the Board and/or the Trust’s executive officers, a Fund periodically discloses non-public portfolio holdings on a confidential basis to various service providers that require such information in order to assist the Fund in its day-to-day operations, as well as public information to certain ratings organizations.  These entities are described in the following table.  The table also includes information as to the timing of these entities receiving the portfolio holdings information from a Fund.  In none of these arrangements does a Fund or any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor receive any compensation, including any arrangement to maintain assets in the Fund or in other investment companies or accounts managed by the Adviser or by any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor.

 

Type of Service Provider

 

Name of Service Provider

 

Timing of Release of 
Portfolio Holdings Information

Adviser

 

Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Daily.

Distributor

 

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc.

 

Daily.

Custodian

 

KeyBank National Association

 

Daily.

International Funds Custodian

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

Daily.

Fund Accountant

 

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

 

Daily.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Ernst & Young LLP

 

Annual Reporting Period: within 15 business days of end of reporting period.
Semiannual Reporting Period: within 31 business days of end of reporting period.
Rule 17f-2 Audit: twice annually without prior notice to the Funds.

Printer for Financial Reports

 

Merrill Corporation

 

Up to 30 days before distribution to shareholders.

Legal Counsel, for EDGAR filings on Forms N-CSR and Form N-Q

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

Up to 30 days before filing with the SEC.

Ratings Agency

 

Thompson Financial/Vestek

 

Monthly, within 5 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Lipper/Merrill Lynch

 

Monthly, within 6 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Lipper/general subscribers

 

Monthly, 30 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Morningstar

 

Quarterly, 5 business days after the end of the previous quarter.

Financial Data Service

 

Bloomberg L.P.

 

Quarterly, 5 business days after the end of the previous quarter.

 

These service providers are required to keep all non-public information confidential and are prohibited from trading based on the information or otherwise using the information, except as necessary in providing services to a Fund.

 

There is no guarantee that a Fund’s policies on use and dissemination of holdings information will protect the Fund from the potential misuse of holdings by individuals or firms in possession of such information.

 

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Administrative Services.

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. serves as administrator to the Trust pursuant to an agreement dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement”).  Citi serves as sub-administrator to the Trust pursuant to an agreement with VCM dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Sub - Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement”). As administrator, VCM supervises the Trust’s operations, including the services that Citi provides to the Funds as sub-administrator, but excluding those that VCM supervises as investment adviser, subject to the supervision of the Board.

 

Under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, for the administration and fund accounting services that VCM renders to the Funds, the Trust pays VCM an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the Trust and The Victory Variable Insurance Funds (“VVIF): 0.108% of the first $8 billion in aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets, plus 0.078% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $8 billion to $10 billion, plus 0.075% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $10 billion to $12 billion, plus 0.065% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $12 billion.  VCM may periodically waive all or a portion of the amount of its fee that is allocated to any Fund in order to increase the net income of one or more of the Funds available for distribution to shareholders.  In addition, the Trust and VVIF reimburse VCM for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of providing the services under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement.

 

Except as otherwise provided in the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM shall pay all expenses that it incurs in performing its services and duties as administrator.  Unless sooner terminated, the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement will continue in effect as to each Fund for a period of three years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such continuance is ratified by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Agreement.  The Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement provides that VCM shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

Under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM coordinates the preparation, filing and distribution of amendments to the Trust’s registration statement on Form N-1A, supplements to prospectuses and SAIs, and proxy materials in connection with shareholder meetings; drafts shareholder communications, including annual and semi-annual reports; administers the Trust’s other service provider contracts; monitors compliance with investment restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act, each Fund’s investment objective, defined investment policies, and restrictions, tax diversification, and distribution and income requirements; coordinates the Funds’ service arrangements with financial institutions that make the Funds’ shares available to their customers; assists with regulatory compliance; supplies individuals to serve as Trust officers; prepares Board meeting materials; and annually determines whether the services that it provides (or the services that Citi provides as sub-administrator) are adequate and complete.

 

The following table reflects fees that each Fund paid to VCM under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement for the last three fiscal years ended October 31.

 

Fund

 

2014
Fees Paid

 

2013
Fees Paid

 

2012
Fees Paid

 

Balanced

 

$

20,632

 

$

21,868

 

$

20,966

 

Diversified Stock

 

1,580,361

 

1,923,410

 

2,343,438

 

Dividend Growth(1)

 

8,049

 

5,722

 

N/A

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

3,567

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Established Value

 

2,258,188

 

1,765,877

 

1,139,059

 

Fund for Income

 

1,058,134

 

1,599,130

 

1,375,330

 

Global Equity

 

11,589

 

9,008

 

7,153

 

 

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Fund

 

2014
Fees Paid

 

2013
Fees Paid

 

2012
Fees Paid

 

International

 

87,152

 

76,202

 

66,510

 

International Select

 

87,835

 

76,457

 

64,890

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

29,737

 

19,640

 

23,654

 

Large Cap Growth

 

221,734

 

185,891

 

179,913

 

National Municipal Bond

 

95,604

 

131,225

 

151,219

 

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

62,553

 

80,020

 

92,793

 

Select(1)

 

2,376

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

2,352,152

 

1,703,191

 

1,066,462

 

Special Value

 

203,099

 

520,860

 

520,860

 

 


(1) Dividend Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2012, April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

Sub-Administrator.

 

Citi serves as sub-administrator to the Funds pursuant to an agreement with VCM dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement”).  Citi assists in supervising all operations of the Funds (other than those performed by VCM either as investment adviser or administrator), subject to the supervision of the Board.

 

Under the Citi Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, for the sub-administration services that Citi renders to the Funds and VVIF, Victory Capital Management pays Citi an annual fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates: 0.05% of the first $8 billion of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets; plus 0.02% of aggregate net assets of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets from in excess of $8 billion to $12 billion; plus 0.01% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $12 billion.  Citi may periodically waive all or a portion of the amount of its fee that is allocated to any Fund in order to increase the net income of one or more of the Funds available for distribution to shareholders.  In addition, the Trust and VVIF reimburse Citi for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of providing the services under the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement.

 

Unless sooner terminated, the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement will continue in effect as to each Fund for a period of three years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such continuance is ratified by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Agreement.  The Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement provides that Citi shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence, or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

Under the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, Citi calculates Trust expenses and make disbursements; calculates capital gain and distribution information; registers the Funds’ shares with the states; prepares shareholder reports and reports to the SEC on Forms N-SAR and N-Q; coordinates dividend payments; calculates the Funds’ performance information; files the Trust’s tax returns; supplies individuals to serve as Trust officers; monitors the Funds’ status as regulated investment companies under the Code; assists in developing portfolio compliance procedures; reports to the Board amounts paid under shareholder service agreements; assists with regulatory compliance; obtains, maintains and files fidelity bonds and Trustees’ and officers’/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust; and assists in the annual audit of the Funds.

 

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Distributor.

 

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Distributor”), located at 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn OH 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement between the Distributor and the Trust dated August 1, 2013, as amended (the “Distribution Agreement”).  The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser.  Unless otherwise terminated, the Distribution Agreement will remain in effect with respect to each Fund for two years and will continue thereafter for consecutive one-year terms, provided that the renewal is approved at least annually (1) by the Board or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund, and (2) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Distribution Agreement or interested persons of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.  The Distribution Agreement will terminate in the event of its assignment, as defined under the 1940 Act.  The following table reflects the total underwriting commissions and the amount of those commissions retained by the Distributor (and its predecessors) in connection with the sale of shares of each Fund for the three fiscal years ended October 31.

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

Total
Commissions

 

Underwriting
Commissions
Retained

 

Total
Commissions

 

Underwriting
Commissions
Retained

 

Total
Commissions

 

Underwriting
Commissions
Retained

 

Balanced

 

$

5,723

 

$

1,007

 

$

4,960

 

$

1,236

 

$

10,471

 

$

1,577

 

Diversified Stock

 

68,459

 

9,923

 

100,556

 

15,470

 

72,740

 

1,152

 

Dividend Growth(1)

 

1,256

 

466

 

460

 

310

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

 

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Established Value

 

97,293

 

13,131

 

55,175

 

7,230

 

97,839

 

14,240

 

Fund for Income

 

78,085

 

22,405

 

304,565

 

96,559

 

783,272

 

235,096

 

Global Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

 

 

692

 

92

 

480

 

54

 

International Select

 

 

 

58

 

8

 

 

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

2,502

 

694

 

141

 

97

 

630

 

255

 

Large Cap Growth

 

31,507

 

3,950

 

76,912

 

10,936

 

135,392

 

17,894

 

National Muni Bond

 

1,916

 

545

 

812

 

244

 

17,252

 

7,167

 

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

3,268

 

1,033

 

4,751

 

1,566

 

9,555

 

2,864

 

Select(1)

 

765

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Small Company Opportunity

 

136,397

 

18,384

 

64,591

 

8,581

 

75,398

 

8,674

 

Special Value

 

4,845

 

812

 

13,176

 

1,910

 

28,369

 

3,998

 

 


(1) Dividend Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2012, April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

Transfer Agent.

 

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., located at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, serves as transfer agent for the Funds pursuant to a transfer agency agreement dated April 1, 2002, as amended.  Under its agreement with the Funds, Citi has agreed to (1) issue and redeem shares of the Funds; (2) address and mail all communications by the Funds to their shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and distribution notices and proxy material for its meetings of shareholders; (3) respond to correspondence or inquiries by shareholders and others relating to its duties; (4) maintain shareholder accounts and certain sub-accounts; and (5) make periodic reports to the Board concerning the Funds’ operations.

 

Citi has agreed to sell its transfer agent business to SunGard Investor Services LLC (“SunGard”). SunGard will succeed to the operation of Citi’s transfer agent business at Citi’s current headquarters. Citi and SunGard have informed the Funds that the sale will occur on or about April 30, 2015. In anticipation of the closing of the transaction, the Funds have consented to the assignment of the Transfer Agency Agreement to SunGard. Upon the

 

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assignment, SunGard will serve as transfer agent on the same terms as provided in the Transfer Agency Agreement between the Funds and Citi.

 

Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.

 

The Trust has adopted distribution and service plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (each a “Rule 12b-1 Plan”) on behalf of Class A, C and R shares of various Funds.  Rule 12b-1 provides in substance that a mutual fund may not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of such mutual fund except pursuant to a plan adopted by the fund under the Rule.

 

The amount of the Rule 12b-1 fees payable by any share class of a Fund under either of these Rule 12b-1 Plans is considered compensation and is not related directly to expenses incurred by the Distributor and neither Plan obligates a Fund to reimburse the Distributor for such expenses.  The fees set forth under any Rule 12b-1 Plan will be paid by each such share class of a Fund to the Distributor unless and until the Plan is terminated or not renewed with respect to such Fund’s share class; any distribution or service expenses incurred by the Distributor on behalf of the Funds in excess of payments of the distribution fees specified above that the Distributor has accrued through the termination date are the sole responsibility and liability of the Distributor and not an obligation of any such Fund.

 

Each of the Rule 12b-1 Plans have been approved by the Board, including the Independent Trustees, at a meeting called for that purpose.  As required by Rule 12b-1, the Board carefully considered all pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plans prior to their approval and determined that there was a reasonable likelihood that the Plans would benefit the Funds and shareholders of the applicable class.  Additionally, certain support services covered under a Plan may be provided more effectively under the Plan by local entities with whom shareholders have other relationships or by the shareholder’s broker.

 

Class A Rule 12b-1 Plan. The Trust has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class A shares of (1) each of the Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.25%.  Under this Rule 12b-1 Plan, the Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees for: (a) costs of printing and distributing each such Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in these Funds; (b) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing sales literature pertaining to these Funds; (c) an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor; (d) payments to persons who provide support services in connection with the distribution of each such Fund’s Class A shares, including but not limited to, office space and equipment, telephone facilities, answering routine inquiries regarding the Funds, processing shareholder transactions and providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by the Funds’ transfer agent; (e) accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the distribution fee and the CDSCs received by the Distributor; and (f) any other expense primarily intended to result in the sale of the Funds’ Class A shares, including, without limitation, payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of such shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesmen and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares.

 

The Class A Rule 12b-1 Plan specifically recognizes that either the Adviser or the Distributor, directly or through an affiliate, may use its fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of Class A shares of these Funds.  In addition, this Rule 12b-1 Plan provides that the Adviser and the Distributor may use their respective resources, including fee revenues, to make payments to third parties that provide assistance in selling these Funds’ Class A shares, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder support services.

 

Class C Rule 12b-1 Plan.  The Trust has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class C shares of each of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Fund for Income, Global Equity, International, International Select, Large Cap Growth and Special Value Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of 1.00%.  The Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees to pay for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class C shares, including but not limited to: (i) costs of printing and distributing a Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in the Fund; (ii) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing sales literature pertaining to a Fund; and (iii) payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesman and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares.  Fees may also be used to pay persons, including but not limited to the Funds’ transfer agent, any sub-transfer agents, or any administrators, for providing services to the Funds and their Class C shareholders, including but not limited to: (i) maintaining shareholder accounts; (ii) answering routine inquiries regarding a Fund; (iii) processing shareholder transactions; and (iv) providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by a Fund’s transfer agent.  In addition, the Distributor may use the Rule 12b-1 fees paid under this Plan for an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor such as office space and equipment and telephone facilities, and for accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the Distribution Fee and the CDSC received by the Distributor.  Of the 1.00% permitted under the Plan, no more than the maximum amount permitted by the NASD Conduct Rules will be used to finance activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class C shares.

 

Class R Rule 12b-1 Plan.   The Trust also has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class R shares of (1) each of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity and Special Value Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.50%; and (2) the Fund for Income pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.25%.  Under this Rule 12b-1 Plan, the Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees for: (a) costs of printing and distributing each such Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in these Funds; (b) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing

 

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sales literature pertaining to these Funds; (c) an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor; (d) payments to persons who provide support services in connection with the distribution of each such Fund’s Class R shares, including but not limited to, office space and equipment, telephone facilities, answering routine inquiries regarding the Funds, processing shareholder transactions and providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by the Funds’ transfer agent; (e) accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the distribution fee and the CDSCs received by the Distributor; and (f) any other expense primarily intended to result in the sale of the Funds’ Class R shares, including, without limitation, payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of such shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesmen and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares.

 

The Class R Rule 12b-1 Plan specifically recognizes that either the Adviser or the Distributor, directly or through an affiliate, may use its fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of Class R shares of these Funds.  In addition, this Rule 12b-1 Plan provides that the Adviser and the Distributor may use their respective resources, including fee revenues, to make payments to third parties that provide assistance in selling these Funds’ Class R shares, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder support services.  To the extent that a Plan gives the Adviser or the Distributor greater flexibility in connection with the distribution of Class R shares of the Funds, additional sales of these shares may result.

 

Rule 12b-1 Fees. 

 

The following tables reflect the payment of Rule 12b-1 fees to the Distributor pursuant to the Plans during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.  All such payments consisted of compensation to broker-dealers.

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class R

 

Balanced

 

$

27,086

 

$

29,133

 

$

25,337

 

Diversified Stock

 

2,174,343

 

802,375

 

611,602

 

Dividend Growth

 

4,041

 

12,016

 

5,565

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap(1)

 

70

 

27

 

N/A

 

Established Value

 

2,465,148

 

N/A

 

3,260,344

 

Fund for Income

 

1,036,704

 

986,763

 

224,287

 

Global Equity

 

8,678

 

25,332

 

1,872

 

International

 

1,665

 

6,307

 

1,459

 

International Select

 

1,917

 

10,275

 

1,476

 

Investment Grade Convertible

 

17,235

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Large Cap Growth

 

92,848

 

111,789

 

4,713

 

National Municipal Bond

 

216,527

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

144,798

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Select(1)

 

229

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

1,232,089

 

N/A

 

1,504,130

 

 

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Class A

 

Class C

 

Class R

 

Special Value

 

218,086

 

160,690

 

335,027

 

 


(1) Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and the Select Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2014 and January 2, 2014, respectively.

 

Fund Accountant.

 

VCM serves as fund accountant for all of the Funds pursuant to the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement.  Citi serves as sub-fund accountant pursuant to the Sub - Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, as amended.

 

VCM performs accounting services for each Fund, excluding those services that Citi performs as sub-fund accountant.  The fund accountant calculates each Fund’s NAV, the dividend and capital gain distribution, if any, and the yield.  The fund accountant also provides a current security position report, a summary report of transactions and pending maturities, a current cash position report, and maintains the general ledger accounting records for the Funds.  The fees that VCM receives for administration and fund accounting services are described in the SAI section entitled “Administrative Services — Victory Capital Management.”  The fees that Citi receives for sub-administration and sub-fund accounting services are described in the SAI section entitled “Administrator — Citi.”

 

Custodian.

 

General. Cash and securities owned by each of the Funds except the International Fund, the International Select Fund and the Global Equity Fund are held by KeyBank, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, as custodian pursuant to a Custodian Agreement dated July 1, 2011, as amended.  Under this Agreement, KeyBank (1) maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Fund; (2) makes receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of each Fund; (3) collects and receives all income and other payments and distributions on account of portfolio securities; (4) responds to correspondence from security brokers and others relating to its duties; and (5) makes periodic reports to the Board concerning the Trust’s operations.  Cash and securities owned by the International Fund, the International Select Fund and the Global Equity Fund are held by Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”), 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013 pursuant to a Global Custodial Services Agreement dated August 5, 2008.  Under the Global Custodial Services Agreement, Citibank performs services similar to those described above.  Both KeyBank and Citibank may, with the approval of a Fund and at the custodian’s own expense, open and maintain a sub-custody account or accounts on behalf of a Fund, provided that each shall remain liable for the performance of all of its duties under its respective custody agreement.

 

Foreign Custody.  Rule 17f-5 under the 1940 Act, which governs the custody of investment company assets outside the United States, allows a mutual fund’s board of directors to delegate to a “Foreign Custody Manager” the selection and monitoring of foreign sub-custodian arrangements for the Trust’s assets.  Accordingly, the Board delegated these responsibilities to Citibank pursuant to the Global Custodial Services Agreement.  As Foreign Custody Manager, Citibank must (a) determine that the assets of the Institutional Fund, the Institutional Select Fund and the Global Equity Fund held by a foreign sub-custodian will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant market; (b) determine that the Trust’s foreign custody arrangements are governed by written contracts in compliance with Rule 17f-5 (or, in the case of a compulsory depository, by such a contract and/or established practices or procedures); and (c) monitor the appropriateness of these arrangements and any material change in the relevant contract, practices or procedures.  In determining appropriateness, Citibank will not evaluate a particular country’s investment risks, such as (a) the use of compulsory depositories, (b) such country’s financial infrastructure, (c) such country’s prevailing custody and settlement practices, (d) nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions, (e) regulation of the banking or securities industry, (f) currency controls, restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations, and (g) market conditions that affect the orderly execution of securities transactions or affect the value of securities.  Citibank will provide to the Board quarterly written reports regarding the Trust’s foreign custody arrangements.

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

 

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm.

 

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Legal Counsel.

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55 th  Street, New York, New York 10019, is the counsel to the Trust.

 

Expenses.

 

The Funds bear the following expenses relating to its operations, including:  taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, fees of the Trustees, SEC fees, state securities qualification fees, costs of preparing and printing prospectuses for regulatory purposes and for distribution to current shareholders, outside auditing and legal expenses, advisory and administration fees, fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the custodian and transfer agent, certain insurance premiums, costs of maintenance of the Funds’ existence, costs of shareholders’ reports and meetings and any extraordinary expenses incurred in the Funds’ operation.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .

 

Description of Shares.

 

The Trust’s Trust Instrument authorizes the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares, which are units of beneficial interest, with a par value $0.001 per share.  The Trust Instrument authorizes the Trustees to divide or redivide any unissued shares of the Trust into one or more additional series by setting or changing in any one or more aspects their respective preferences, conversion or other rights, voting power, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption.

 

Shares have no subscription or preemptive rights and only such conversion or exchange rights as the Trustees may grant in their discretion.  When issued for payment as described in the prospectuses and this SAI, the Trust’s shares will be fully paid and non-assessable.  In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust, shares of a Fund are entitled to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to the Fund, and a proportionate distribution, based upon the relative asset values of the respective series, of any general assets not belonging to any particular series that are available for distribution.

 

Principal Holders of Securities.

 

As of January 30, 2015, the following shareholders owned 5% or more of a particular share class of the indicated Funds.  Each shareholder that beneficially owns more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund may be deemed a control person of that class of the Fund’s outstanding shares and, thereby, may influence the outcome of matters on which shareholders are entitled to vote.  Since the economic benefit of investing in a Fund is passed through to the underlying investors of the record owners of 25% or more of the Fund shares, these record owners are not considered the beneficial owners of the Fund’s shares or control persons of the Fund.

 

The names and addresses of the record holders and the percentage of the outstanding shares held by such holders are set forth in the following table.

 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

Balanced Fund Class A

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

21.86

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

14.20

%

 

 

Delaware Charter Guarantee Trust
FBO Various Retirement Plans
711 High Street
Des Moines IA 50303

 

13.55

%

 

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Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

 

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

10.10

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

5.08

%

Balanced Fund Class C

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

42.06

%

Balanced Fund Class I

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

21.86

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

13.21

%

 

 

Timothy M Mahoney
Michael Mahoney
128 Kenton Road
Chagrin Falls OH 44022

 

11.71

%

 

 

Cynthia C Hurley
6774 Pitts Boulevard
North Ridgeville OH 44039

 

8.44

%

 

 

Cynthia C Hurley
Jessica D Hurley
6774 Pitts Boulevard
North Ridgeville OH 44039

 

6.31

%

Balanced Fund Class R

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

22.68

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

18.31

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

7.00

%

 

 

James Edward Weitzel
16192 Bundysburg Road
Middlefield OH 44062

 

6.16

%

 

 

Acensus Trust
FBO Joe Cwiertniewicz Individual K Plan
PO Box
Fargo ND 58106

 

5.33

%

Diversified Stock Fund Class A

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

9.75

%

 

 

Fidelity Investments
Institutional Operations Co Inc
FIIOC Agent Certain
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington KY 41015

 

8.67

%

 

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Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

 

 

Wells Fargo Bank FBO
Omnibus Acct for Retirement Plans
1525 West Wt Harris Blvd
Charlotte NC 28288

 

5.56

%

Diversified Stock Fund Class C

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

27.82

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

9.27

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

5.28

%

Diversified Stock Fund Class I

 

Fidelity Investments
Institutional Operations Co Inc
FIIOC Agent Certain
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington KY 41015

 

47.77

%

 

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

12.04

%

 

 

Hartford Life Insurance Company
Curt Nadeau TTE
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

8.30

%

Diversified Stock Fund Class R

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

33.78

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

7.19

%

 

 

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
One Orange Way
Windsor CT 06095

 

6.83

%

 

 

Hartford Life Insurance Company
Curt Nadeau TTE
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

6.22

%

Diversified Stock Fund Class R6

 

Great-West Trust Company Trustee for
Employee Benefit 401k Clients
8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2
Greenwood Village CO 80111

 

66.83

%

 

 

FIIOC
World Travel Holdings Inc 401k Plan
100 Magellan Way
Covington KY 41015

 

19.67

%

 

 

Victory Capital Management Inc.
4900 Tiedeman Road 4
th  Floor
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

13.51

%

 

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Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

Diversified Stock Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

98.75

%

Dividend Growth Fund Class A

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44113

 

71.82

%

 

 

Carol A Pantoliano
Linda A Ohmacht
5 Church Towers Apt 4M
Hoboken NJ 07030

 

6.23

%

 

 

David B Adcock
Mary K Adcock
9 Dowitcher Trl Box 3044
Bald Head Island, NC 28461

 

6.07

%

Dividend Growth Fund Class C

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44113

 

83.12

%

 

 

Stifel Nicolaus Co Inc
501 North Broadway
St Louis MO 63102

 

10.54

%

Dividend Growth Fund Class I

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44113

 

42.57

%

 

 

Wilmington Trust as Trustee fbo
Victory Capital Management Inc 401k Pl
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

28.16

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

7.56

%

 

 

Paul G & Gretchen K Pasicznyk
2054 Firestone Trce
Akron OH 44333

 

6.85

%

Dividend Growth Fund Class R

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44113

 

100.00

%

Dividend Growth Fund Class Y

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44113

 

100.00

%

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund A

 

Carol A Pantoliano
Linda A Ohmacht
5 Church Towers Apt 4M
Hoboken NJ 07030

 

100.00

%

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund C

 

Margaret Stewart Lindsay
1200 5
th  Ave Apt 3C
New York NY 10029

 

100.00

%

Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund I

 

TD Ameritrade FBO
Region 10 401A Matching Plan
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

51.23

%

 

94



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

 

 

TD Ameritrade FBO
Region 10 457B Fica Plan
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

33.83

%

 

 

Northern Trust As Custodian
Sarasota Mem Custody
50 S La Salle St
Chicago IL 60603

 

9.37

%

Established Value Fund Class A

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

17.72

%

 

 

State Street Corporation
FBO ADP Access
1 Lincoln Street
Boston MA 02110

 

12.10

%

Established Value Fund Class I

 

Charles Schwab & Co Inc.
FBO Customers
333 Bush St 8
th  Floor
Attn: Mutual Fund Dept.
San Francisco CA 94104

 

18.91

%

 

 

Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co
100 Vanguard Blvd
Malvern PA 19355

 

8.89

%

 

 

Fidelity Investments
Institutional Operations Co Inc
FIIOC Agent Certain
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington KY 41015

 

6.29

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

5.14

%

Established Value Fund Class R

 

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
One Orange Way
Windsor CT 06095

 

18.49

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

15.94

%

 

 

State Street Bank
FBO ADP Access
1 Lincoln St
Boston MA 02110

 

10.13

%

 

 

Hartford Life Insurance
Curt Nadeau Trustee
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

7.22

%

Established Value Fund Class R6

 

T. Rowe Retirement Plan Services Inc fbo
Retirement Plan Clients
4525 Painters Mill Road
Owings Mills MD 21117

 

7.12

%

 

95



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

 

 

Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company
100 Vanguard Blvd
Malvern PA 19355

 

6.96

%

 

 

Wilmington Trust as Trustee fbo
Victory Capital Management Inc 401k Pl
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

6.45

%

 

 

FIIOC
Phonak 401k Plan
100 Magellan Way
Covington KY 41015

 

5.32

%

 

 

Ascensus Trust Company fbo
Spartan Chemical Company
PO Box 10758
Fargo ND 58106

 

5.71

%

Established Value Fund Class R6

 

Fifth Third Bank TTEE
Various Fascore LLC Recordkept Plans
8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2
Greenwood Village CO 80111

 

55.89

%

Established Value Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

94.22

%

Fund for Income Class A

 

Charles Schwab & Co Inc.
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

11.66

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

10.00

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

8.53

%

 

 

Nationwide Trust Company
PO Box 182029
Columbus OH 73218

 

6.55

%

 

 

Delaware Charter Guarantee Trust
FBO Various Retirement Plans
711 High Street
Des Moines IA 50303

 

6.15

%

Fund for Income Class C

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

27.71

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

10.94

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
100 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floof
Weehawken, NJ 07086

 

8.41

%

 

96



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

Fund for Income Class I

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

22.81

%

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co Inc
101 Montgomery St
San Francisco CA 94104

 

16.18

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
100 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floof
Weehawken, NJ 07086

 

9.18

%

 

 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
500 Frank W Burr Blvd
Teaneck, NJ 07666

 

5.52

%

Fund for Income Class R

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

24.35

%

 

 

Delaware Charter Guarantee Trust
FBO Principal Financial Group OMNIB
711 High Street
Des Moines IA 50303

 

10.21

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

8.35

%

Fund for Income Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

99.33

%

Global Equity Class A

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44143

 

76.90

%

 

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

20.04

%

Global Equity Class C

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44143

 

98.80

%

Global Equity Class I

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44143

 

56.57

%

 

 

Wilmington Trust as Trustee fbo
Victory Capital Management Inc 401k Pl
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

30.97

%

Global Equity Class R

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44143

 

100.00

%

International Fund Class A

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

59.40

%

 

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Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned
of Record

 

 

 

American Enterprise Inv Svcs
707 2
nd  Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55402

 

18.74

%

 

 

Donald P Henderson
Eilish A Henderson
17441 Lakesedge Trail
Chagrin Falls OH 44023

 

7.06

%

International Fund Class C

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
MC OH-01-27-1107
Cleveland OH 44114

 

76.51

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

12.91

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

6.79

%

International Fund Class I

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

94.41

%

International Fund Class R

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

100.00

%

International Fund Class R6

 

Wilmington Trust as Trustee fbo
Victory Capital Management Inc 401k Pl
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

99.23

%

International Fund Class Y

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

100.00

%

International Select Fund Class A

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

89.94

%

International Select Fund Class C

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

87.64

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

12.35

%

International Select Fund Class I

 

Wilmington Trust as Trustee fbo
Victory Capital Management Inc 401k Pl
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

42.31

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

29.85

%

 

98



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

 

 

Strafe Co FBO
David Brown
PO Box 6924
Newark DE 19714

 

9.73

%

 

 

VF Deferred Comp Account
Teresa C Barger
KAM IPG Deferred Compensation Acct
4900 Tiedeman Road
Attn: Chris Dyer
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

7.47

%

 

 

Alan Rappaport
5 Elm Rock Road
Bronxville NY 10708

 

5.25

%

International Select Fund Class R

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

100.00

%

International Select Fund Class Y

 

KeyCorp
127 Public Square
Cleveland OH 44114

 

100.00

%

Investment Grade Convertible Class A

 

Charles Schwab & Co Inc
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

21.33

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

20.95

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

6.54

%

Investment Grade Convertible Class I

 

TD Ameritrade FBO
Region 10 401A Matching Plan
PO Box 52129
Phoenix AZ 85072

 

14.43

%

 

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

10.20

%

Large Cap Growth Fund Class A

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

13.40

%

Large Cap Growth Fund Class C

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

19.58

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

13.05

%

 

99



 

Fund — Class 

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

Large Cap Growth Fund Class I

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

40.75

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

24.88

%

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co.
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

12.01

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

7.79

%

Large Cap Growth Fund Class R

 

Reliance Trust Co Custodian
MassMutual Comnibus PLL/SMF
PO Box 48529
Atlanta GA 30362

 

33.04

%

 

 

State Street Bank
ADP/MSDW 401K Product
1 Lincoln St
Boston MA 02111

 

18.65

%

 

 

Ascensus Trust Company FBO
American Star Retirement Plan
PO Box 10758
Fargo ND 58106

 

12.59

%

 

 

MSSB FBO
David L Hodson
6400 Sweet Briar Lane
Centerville OH 45459

 

8.93

%

 

 

Ascensus Trust Company FBO
David S Sobotka Esq 401k
PO Box 10758
Fargo ND 58106

 

7.01

%

 

 

William Blair Co LLC
Equity Trust Company
222 West Adams Street
Chicago IL 60606

 

6.39

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

6.32

%

Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

99.93

%

National Municipal Bond Fund Class A

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

40.63

%

 

100



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co.
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

15.79

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

6.26

%

National Municipal Bond Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

98.97

%

Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Class A

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

30.89

%

 

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

30.65

%

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co Inc
Special Custody Acct FBO Customers
101 Montgomery St
San Francisco CA 941044

 

7.71

%

Select Fund Class A

 

Robert W Baird Co Inc
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee WI 83202

 

36.59

%

 

 

Robert W Baird Co Inc
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee WI 83202

 

11.14

%

 

 

Stifel Nicolaus Co Inc
501 North Broadway
St Louis MO 63102

 

8.35

%

 

 

Lawrence G Babin
28039 Red Raven Road
Pepper Pike OH 44124

 

7.39

%

 

 

Paul D Danes
Julie M Tebo
2644 Dartmoor Road
Cleveland Heights OH 44118

 

7.39

%

 

 

Thomas John Uutala
2967 Waterfall Way
Westlake OH 44145

 

7.39

%

 

 

Martin Shagrin
3961 White Oak Trail
Orange Village OH 44122

 

7.39

%

 

101



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

 

 

Stifel Nicolaus Co Inc
501 North Broadway
St Louis MO 63102

 

6.96

%

Select Fund Class I

 

Lawrence G Babin
28039 Red Raven Road
Pepper Pike OH 44124

 

29.85

%

 

 

Paul D Danes
Julie M Tebo
2644 Dartmoor Road
Cleveland Heights OH 44118

 

14.55

%

 

 

Lawrence G Babin
28039 Red Raven Road
Pepper Pike OH 44124

 

7.09

%

Small Company Opportunity Fund Class A

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

13.85

%

 

 

State Street Corporation
FBO ADP Access
1 Lincoln Street
Boston MA 02110

 

6.43

%

 

 

Hartford Life Insurance Company
Curt Nadeau TTE
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

5.38

%

Small Company Opportunity Fund Class I

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

11.48

%

 

 

Edward D Jones & Co FBO Customers
12555 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis MO 63131

 

8.23

%

Small Company Opportunity Fund Class R

 

Hartford Life Insurance
Curt Nadeau Trustee
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

28.25

%

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

10.54

%

 

 

State Street Corporation
FBO ADP Access 1 Lincoln St
Boston MA 02110

 

8.80

%

 

 

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
One Orange Way
Windsor CT 06095

 

8.30

%

 

102



 

Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

Small Company Opportunity Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

99.25

%

Special Value Fund Class A

 

Hartford Life Insurance
Curt Nadeau Trustee
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

24.78

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

13.02

%

 

 

State Street Bank
FBO ADP Access
1 Lincoln St
Boston MA 02110

 

6.47

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

5.87

%

 

 

LPL Financial
9785 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego CA 92121

 

5.39

%

 

 

Reliance Trust Co Custodian
MassMutual Comnibus PLL/SMF
PO Box 48529
Atlanta GA 30362

 

5.16

%

Special Value Fund Class C

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

26.63

%

 

 

Reliance Trust Co Custodian
MassMutual Comnibus PLL/SMF
PO Box 48529
Atlanta GA 30362

 

15.89

%

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co.
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

5.79

%

 

 

Pershing LLC
One Pershing Plaza, 14
th  Floor
Jersey City NJ 07399

 

5.61

%

Special Value Fund Class I

 

SNBOC and Company
4900 Tiedeman Road
Brooklyn OH 44144

 

33.59

%

 

 

Charles Schwab & Co.
FBO Customers
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94104

 

23.55

%

 

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Fund — Class

 

Name and Address of Owner

 

Percent Owned

of Record

 

 

 

UBS WM USA
1000 Harbor Blvd 5
th  Floor
Weehawken NJ 07086

 

8.88

%

Special Value Fund Class R

 

Hartford Life Insurance Company
Curt Nadeau TTEE
PO Box 2999
Hartford CT 06104

 

46.20

%

 

 

Reliance Trust Co Custodian
MassMutual Comnibus PLL/SMF
PO Box 48529
Atlanta GA 30362

 

12.26

%

 

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

7.85

%

Special Value Fund Class Y

 

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
4800 E Deer Lake Dr 3rd FL
Jacksonville FL 32246

 

99.01

%

 

Shareholders of the Funds are entitled to one vote per share (with proportional voting for fractional shares) on such matters as shareholders are entitled to vote (“share-based voting”).  Alternatively (except where the 1940 Act requires share-based voting), the Trustees in their discretion may determine that shareholders are entitled to one vote per dollar of NAV (with proportional voting for fractional dollar amounts).  S hareholders of all series and classes will vote together as a single class on all matters except (1) when required by the 1940 Act or when the Trustees have determined that a matter affects one or more series or classes materially differently, shares shall be voted by individual series or class; and (2) when the Trustees have determined that the matter affects only the interests of a particular series or class , then only shareholders of such series or class shall be entitled to vote thereon.

 

There will normally be no meetings of shareholders for the purpose of electing Trustees unless and until such time as less than a majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders, at which time the Trustees then in office will call a shareholders’ meeting for the election of Trustees.  A meeting shall be held for such purpose upon the written request of the holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding shares.  Upon written request by ten or more shareholders meeting the qualifications of Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act, ( i.e., persons who have been shareholders for at least six months and who hold shares having an NAV of at least $25,000 or constituting 1% of the outstanding shares) stating that such shareholders wish to communicate with the other shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the signatures necessary to demand a meeting to consider removal of a Trustee, the Trust will provide a list of shareholders or disseminate appropriate materials (at the expense of the requesting shareholders).  Except as set forth above, the Trustees shall continue to hold office and may appoint their successors.

 

The Trust instrument permits the Trustees to take certain actions without obtaining shareholder approval, if the Trustees determine that doing so would be in the best interests of shareholders.  These actions include: (a) reorganizing the Fund with another investment company or another series of the Trust; (b) liquidating the Fund; (c) restructuring the Fund into a “master/feeder” structure, in which the Fund (the “feeder”) would invest all of its assets in a separate “master” fund; and (d) amending the Trust Instrument, unless shareholder consent is required by law.

 

Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares, as defined under the 1940 Act, of each series affected by the matter.  For purposes of determining whether the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of a Fund will be required in connection with a matter, the Fund will be deemed to be affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Fund and any other series in the matter are identical, or that the matter does not affect any interest of other series of the Trust..  Under Rule 18f-2, the approval of an investment advisory agreement or any change in

 

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investment policy would be effectively acted upon with respect to a Fund only if approved by a majority of the outstanding shares of such Fund.  However, Rule 18f-2 also provides that the ratification of independent accountants, the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting without regard to series.

 

Shareholder and Trustee Liability.

 

The Delaware Statutory Trust Act provides that a shareholder of a Delaware statutory trust shall be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to shareholders of Delaware corporations and the Trust Instrument provides that shareholders of the Trust shall not be liable for the obligations of the Trust.  The Trust Instrument also provides for indemnification out of the trust property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of his or her being or having been a shareholder.  The Trust Instrument also provides that the Trust shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust and shall satisfy any judgment thereon.  Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is considered to be extremely remote.

 

The Trust Instrument states further that no Trustee, officer, or agent of the Trust shall be personally liable in connection with the administration or preservation of the assets of the Funds or the conduct of the Trust’s business; nor shall any Trustee, officer, or agent be personally liable to any person for any action or failure to act except for his own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of his duties.  The Trust Instrument also provides that all persons having any claim against the Trustees or the Trust shall look solely to the assets of the Trust for payment.

 

Financial Statements.

 

The audited financial statements of the Trust, with respect to all the Funds in operation, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014 are incorporated by reference herein.

 

Special Risk Related To Cyber Security.

 

The Funds and their service providers have administrative and technical safeguards in place with respect to information security. Nevertheless, the Funds and their service providers are potentially susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a cyber-attack as the Funds are highly dependent upon the effective operation of their computer systems and those of their business partners. These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, denial of service on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. Cyber-attacks affecting VCM, the Distributor, the Funds, the custodians, the transfer agent, financial intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect the Funds and their shareholders owners. For instance, cyber-attacks may interfere with the processing of Fund transactions, including the processing of orders, impact a Fund’s ability to calculate net asset values, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede trading, subject a Fund and/or its service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may also affect the issuers of securities in which a Fund invests, which may cause a Fund’s investments to lose value. A Fund may also incur additional costs for cyber security risk management in the future.  Although the Funds and their service providers have adopted security procedures to minimize the risk of a cyber-attack, there can be no assurance that the Funds or their service providers will avoid losses affecting the Funds due to cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future.

 

Miscellaneous.

 

As used in the prospectuses and in this SAI, “assets belonging to a fund” (or “assets belonging to the Fund”) means the consideration received by the Trust upon the issuance or sale of shares of a Fund, together with all income, earnings, profits and proceeds derived from the investment thereof, including any proceeds from the sale, exchange, or liquidation of such investments and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds and any general assets of the Trust, which general liabilities and expenses are not readily identified as belonging to a particular series that are

 

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allocated to that series by the Trustees.  The Trustees may allocate such general assets in any manner they deem fair and equitable.  It is anticipated that the factor that will be used by the Trustees in making allocations of general assets to a particular series will be the relative NAV of each respective series at the time of allocation.  Assets belonging to a particular series are charged with the direct liabilities and expenses in respect of that series and with a share of the general liabilities and expenses of each of the series not readily identified as belonging to a particular series, which are allocated to each series in accordance with its proportionate share of the NAVs of the Trust at the time of allocation.  The timing of allocations of general assets and general liabilities and expenses of the Trust to a particular series will be determined by the Trustees and will be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Determinations by the Trustees as to the timing of the allocation of general liabilities and expenses and as to the timing and allocable portion of any general assets with respect to a particular series are conclusive.

 

As used in the prospectuses and in this SAI, a “vote of a majority of the outstanding shares” of the Fund means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the shares of the Fund present at a meeting at which the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are represented in person or by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

 

The Trust is registered with the SEC as an open-end management investment company.  Such registration does not involve supervision by the SEC of the management or policies of the Trust.

 

The prospectuses and this SAI omit certain of the information contained in the registration statement filed with the SEC.  Copies of such information may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee.

 

The prospectuses and this SAI are not an offering of the securities described in these documents in any state in which such offering may not lawfully be made.  No salesman, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any information or make any representation other than those contained in the prospectus and this SAI.

 

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APPENDIX A.

 

Description of Security Ratings

 

Set forth below are descriptions of the relevant ratings of each of the NRSROs.  These NRSROs and the descriptions of the ratings are as of the date of this SAI and may subsequently change.

 

Moody’s

 

Global Long-Term Ratings . Ratings assigned on Moody’s global long-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risk of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default. The following describes the global long-term ratings by Moody’s.

 

Aaa — Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.

 

Aa — Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

 

A — Obligations rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

 

Baa — Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

 

Ba — Obligations rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

 

B — Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

 

Caa — Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

 

Ca — Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

 

C — Obligations rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

 

Medium-Term Note Program Ratings . Moody’s assigns provisional ratings to medium-term note (MTN) programs and definitive ratings to the individual debt securities issued from them (referred to as drawdowns or notes). MTN program ratings are intended to reflect the ratings likely to be assigned to drawdowns issued from the program with the specified priority of claim (e.g. senior or subordinated). To capture the contingent nature of a program rating, Moody’s assigns provisional ratings to MTN programs. A provisional rating is denoted by a (P) in front of the rating.

 

The rating assigned to a drawdown from a rated MTN or bank/deposit note program is definitive in nature, and may differ from the program rating if the drawdown is exposed to additional credit risks besides the issuer’s default, such as links to the defaults of other issuers, or has other structural features that warrant a different rating. In some circumstances, no rating may be assigned to a drawdown.

 

Moody’s encourages market participants to contact Moody’s Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

 

Note: Moody’s appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2

 

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indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Additionally, a “(hyb)” indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms.

 

Global Short-Term Ratings . Ratings assigned on Moody’s global short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risk of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Short-term ratings are assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments. The following describes Moody’s global short-term ratings.

 

Moody’s employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

 

P-1. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-2. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-3. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

 

NP. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

 

Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings. Moody’s Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings are opinions of an issuer’s relative ability to generate cash from internal resources and the availability of external sources of committed financing, in relation to its cash obligations over the coming 12 months. Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings will consider the likelihood that committed sources of financing will remain available. Other forms of liquidity support will be evaluated and consideration will be given to the likelihood that these sources will be available during the coming 12 months. Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings are assigned to speculative grade issuers that are by definition Not Prime issuers.

 

SGL-1 — Issuers rated SGL-1 possess very good liquidity. They are most likely to have the capacity to meet their obligations over the coming 12 months through internal resources without relying on external sources of committed financing.

 

SGL-2 — Issuers rated SGL-2 possess good liquidity. They are likely to meet their obligations over the coming 12 months through internal resources but may rely on external sources of committed financing. The issuer’s ability to access committed sources of financing is highly likely based on Moody’s evaluation of near-term covenant compliance.

 

SGL-3 — Issuers rated SGL-3 possess adequate liquidity. They are expected to rely on external sources of committed financing. Based on its evaluation of near-term covenant compliance, Moody’s believes there is only a modest cushion, and the issuer may require covenant relief in order to maintain orderly access to funding lines.

 

SGL-4 — Issuers rated SGL-4 possess weak liquidity. They rely on external sources of financing and the availability of that financing is, in Moody’s opinion, highly uncertain.

 

Short-Term Obligation Ratings. While the global short-term ‘prime’ rating scale is applied to U.S. municipal tax-exempt commercial paper, these programs are typically backed by external letters of credit or liquidity facilities and their short-term prime ratings usually map to the long-term rating of the enhancing bank or financial institution and not to the municipality’s rating. Other short-term municipal obligations, which generally have different funding sources for repayment, are rated using two additional short-term rating scales (i.e., the MIG and VMIG scales discussed below).

 

The Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) scale is used to rate U.S. municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity. Municipal notes rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a take-out financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation,

 

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and the issuer’s long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3—while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG.

 

MIG-1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

 

MIG-2. This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

 

MIG-3. This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

 

SG. This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

 

Demand Obligation Ratings. In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned: a long or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody’s evaluation of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody’s evaluation of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand (“demand feature”). The second element uses a rating from a variation of the MIG scale called the Variable Municipal Investment Grade (VMIG) scale. The rating transitions on the VMIG scale, as shown in the diagram below, differ from those on the Prime scale to reflect the risk that external liquidity support generally will terminate if the issuer’s long-term rating drops below investment grade.

 

VMIG-1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

VMIG-2 . This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

VMIG-3 . This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

SG . This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

Standard & Poor’s

 

A Standard & Poor’s issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects Standard & Poor’s view of the obligor’s capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as they come due, and may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default.

 

Issue credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. In the U.S., for example, that means obligations with an original maturity of no more than 365 days—including commercial paper. Short-term ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term obligations. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings.

 

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Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings . Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor’s analysis of the following considerations:

 

·                   Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

·                   Nature of and provisions of the obligation, and the promise imputed by Standard & Poor’s;

·                   Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors’ rights.

 

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

 

AAA — An obligation rated ‘AAA’ has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

 

AA — An obligation rated ‘AA’ differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

 

A — An obligation rated ‘A’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

 

BBB — An obligation rated ‘BBB’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

BB, B, CCC, CC, and C — Obligations rated ‘BB’, ‘B’, ‘CCC’, ‘CC’, and ‘C’ are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. ‘BB’ indicates the least degree of speculation and ‘C’ the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

 

BB — An obligation rated ‘BB’ is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B — An obligation rated ‘B’ is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated ‘BB’, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor’s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CCC — An obligation rated ‘CCC’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CC — An obligation rated ‘CC’ is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The ‘CC’ rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but Standard & Poor’s expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

 

C — An obligation rated ‘C’ is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.

 

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D — An obligation rated ‘D’ is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation’s rating is lowered to ‘D’ if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

 

NR — This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor’s does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

 

Plus (+) or minus (-) — The ratings from ‘AA’ to ‘CCC’ may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

 

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings . The following describes Standard & Poor’s short-term issue credit ratings.

 

A-1 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-1’ is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

 

A-2 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-2’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

 

A-3 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-3’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B — A short-term obligation rated ‘B’ is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

 

C — A short-term obligation rated ‘C’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

D — A short-term obligation rated ‘D’ is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation’s rating is lowered to ‘D’ if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

 

Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings. The following describes Standard & Poor’s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings.

 

A Standard & Poor’s U.S. municipal note rating reflects Standard & Poor’s opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, Standard & Poor’s analysis will review the following considerations:

 

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·                   Amortization schedule — the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and

·                   Source of payment — the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.

 

SP-1. Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

 

SP-2. Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

 

SP-3. Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

 

Active Qualifiers

 

L — Ratings qualified with ‘L’ apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

 

p — This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The ‘p’ suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only and that the interest is not rated.

 

pi — Ratings with a ‘pi’ suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer’s published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer’s management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a ‘pi’ suffix. Ratings with a ‘pi’ suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year’s financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer’s credit quality.

 

prelim — Preliminary ratings, with the ‘prelim’ suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor’s of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor’s reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

 

·                   Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

·                   Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor’s policies.

·                   Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor’s emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or post-bankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

·                   Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor’s opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligations of these entities.

·                   Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor’s would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

·                   A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

 

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t — This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

 

Fitch

 

International Long-Term Ratings

 

Investment Grade

 

AAA — Highest credit quality. ‘AAA’ ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

 

AA — Very high credit quality. ‘AA’ ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

 

A — High credit quality. ‘A’ ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

 

BBB — Good credit quality. ‘BBB’ ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

 

Speculative Grade

 

BB — Speculative. ‘BB’ ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists which supports the servicing of financial commitments.

 

B — Highly speculative. ‘B’ ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.

 

CCC, CC, C — High levels of credit risk. “CCC” ratings indicates that default is a real possibility. ‘CC’ ratings indicates that default of some kind appears probable. ‘C’ ratings indicate that default is imminent or inevitable, or the issuer is in standstill. Conditions that are indicative of a ‘C’ category rating for an issuer include:

 

a.               the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation;

b.               the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or

c.                Fitch Ratings otherwise believes a condition of ‘RD’ or ‘D’ to be imminent or inevitable, including through the formal announcement of a distressed debt exchange.

 

RD — Restricted default. ‘RD’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has experienced an uncured payment default on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation but which has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, and which has not otherwise ceased operating. This would include:

 

a.               the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt;

b.               the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation;

c.                the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; or

d.               execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.

 

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D — Default. ‘D’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, or which has otherwise ceased business.

 

Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.

 

“Imminent” default typically refers to the occasion where a payment default has been intimated by the issuer, and is all but inevitable. This may, for example, be where an issuer has missed a scheduled payment, but (as is typical) has a grace period during which it may cure the payment default. Another alternative would be where an issuer has formally announced a distressed debt exchange, but the date of the exchange still lies several days or weeks in the immediate future.

 

In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency’s opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings, and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer’s financial obligations or local commercial practice.

 

International Short-Term Ratings. The following describes Fitch’s two highest short-term ratings:

 

F1. Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added “+” to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

 

F2. Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

 

Notes to Long- and Short-term ratings:

 

The modifiers “+” or “-” may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the ‘AAA’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings category, or to Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings categories below ‘B’.

 

NR — A designation of “Not Rated” or “NR” is used to denote securities not rated by Fitch where Fitch has rated some, but not all, securities comprising an issuance capital structure.

 

Withdrawn — The rating has been withdrawn and the issue or issuer is no longer rated by Fitch Ratings. Indicated in rating databases with the symbol ‘WD’.

 

Rating Watch — Rating Watches indicate that there is a heightened probability of a rating change and the likely direction of such a change. These are designated as “Positive”, indicating a potential upgrade, “Negative”, for a potential downgrade, or “Evolving”, if ratings may be raised, lowered or affirmed. However, ratings that are not on Rating Watch can be raised or lowered without being placed on Rating Watch first, if circumstances warrant such an action.

 

A Rating Watch is typically event-driven and, as such, it is generally resolved over a relatively short period. The event driving the Watch may be either anticipated or have already occurred, but in both cases, the exact rating implications remain undetermined. The Watch period is typically used to gather further information and/or subject the information to further analysis. Additionally, a Watch may be used where the rating implications are already clear, but where a triggering event (e.g. shareholder or regulatory approval) exists. The Watch will typically extend to cover the period until the triggering event is resolved or its outcome is predictable with a high enough degree of certainty to permit resolution of the Watch.

 

Rating Watches can be employed by all analytical groups and are applied to the ratings of individual entities and/or individual instruments. At the lowest categories of speculative grade (‘CCC’, ‘CC’ and ‘C’) the high volatility of credit profiles may imply that almost all ratings should carry a Watch. Watches are nonetheless only applied

 

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selectively in these categories, where a committee decides that particular events or threats are best communicated by the addition of the Watch designation.

 

Rating Outlook — trends that have not yet reached the level that would trigger a rating action, but which may do so if such trends continue. The majority of Outlooks are generally Stable, which is consistent with the historical migration experience of ratings over a one- to two-year period. Positive or Negative rating Outlooks do not imply that a rating change is inevitable and, similarly, ratings with Stable Outlooks can be raised or lowered without a prior revision to the Outlook, if circumstances warrant such an action. Occasionally, where the fundamental trend has strong, conflicting elements of both positive and negative, the Rating Outlook may be described as “Evolving”.

 

Outlooks are currently applied on the long-term scale to issuer ratings in corporate finance (including sovereigns, industrials, utilities, financial institutions and insurance companies) and public finance outside the U.S.; to issue ratings in public finance in the U.S.; to certain issues in project finance; to Insurer Financial Strength Ratings; to issuer and/or issue ratings in a number of National Rating scales; and to the ratings of structured finance transactions and covered bonds. Outlooks are not applied to ratings assigned on the short-term scale and are applied selectively to ratings in the ‘CCC’, ‘CC’ and ‘C’ categories. Defaulted ratings typically do not carry an Outlook.

 

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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE VICTORY PORTFOLIOS

 

FUND NAME

 

CLASS A

 

CLASS C

 

CLASS I

 

CLASS R

 

Class R6

 

CLASS Y

Victory Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

MMEAX

 

MMECX

 

 

MMERX

 

 

MMEYX

Victory Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

MAIMX

 

 

 

 

 

MYIMX

Victory Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

MAISX

 

 

 

 

MIRSX

 

MYISX

Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

VSCVX

 

MCVSX

 

 

MRVSX

 

MVSSX

 

VSVIX

Victory Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

 

MAEMX

 

 

 

 

 

MYEMX

Victory Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

MNNAX

 

MNNCX

 

 

MNNRX

 

 

MNNYX

Victory Munder Index 500 Fund

 

MUXAX

 

 

 

MUXRX

 

 

MUXYX

Victory Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

MAICX

 

MICCX

 

MICIX

 

 

MAIRX

 

MICYX

Victory Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

MISAX

 

MCISX

 

MISIX

 

 

MSSIX

 

MYSIX

Victory Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

MGOAX

 

MGOTX

 

 

MMSRX

 

MGOSX

 

MGOYX

Victory Munder Total Return Bond Fund

 

MUCAX

 

MUCCX

 

 

 

MUCRX

 

MUCYX

 

October 10, 2014, as revised March 1, 2015

 

Effective April 1, 2015, the following funds will change their name:

 

Prior Name:

 

New Name:

Victory Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

 

Victory Trivalent Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

Victory Munder International Fund — Core Equity

 

Victory Trivalent International Fund — Core Equity

Victory Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

Victory Trivalent International Small-Cap Fund

 

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) is not a prospectus, but should be read in conjunction with the prospectuses of the Funds listed above, which are (1) dated October 10, 2014with respect to the Integrity Micro-Cap Equity, Integrity Mid-Cap Value, Integrity Small-Cap Value, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap, Munder Growth Opportunities, Munder Index 500, Munder International Small-Cap and Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Funds and (2) March 1, 2015 as to the Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value, Munder International Fund-Core Equity and Munder Total Return Bond Funds, as each prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time. This SAI is incorporated by reference in its entirety into the prospectuses. Copies of the prospectuses may be obtained by writing the Funds at P.O. Box 182593 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2593, or by calling toll free 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).

 

The financial highlights contained in the prospectus for the Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund, Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, Munder Growth Opportunities Fund, Munder Index 500 Fund Munder International Fund-Core Equity, Munder International Small-Cap Fund, Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund and the Munder Total Return Bond Fund (the “Funds”) reflect the historical financial highlights of, respectively, the Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund, Munder Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund, Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, Munder Growth Opportunities Fund, Munder Index 500 Fund, Munder International Fund-Core Equity, Munder International Small-Cap Fund, Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund and the Munder Bond Fund, each a former series of the Munder Series Trust (together, the “Munder Funds”) that was reorganized into the corresponding Fund on October 31, 2014. Upon completion of these reorganizations, the Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares of the Funds assumed the performance, financial and other historical information of, respectively, the Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares of the Munder Funds. See “General Information” in this SAI for more information concerning the reorganizations of the Munder Funds.

 

The Munder Funds’ financial statements, including the Financial Highlights for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, as presented in the 2014 annual reports to shareholders and the reports to shareholders therein of Ernst & Young LLP, the prior independent registered public account firm to the Munder Funds, appearing therein, are incorporated by reference into this SAI. You may obtain a copy of the Funds’ most recent annual report at no charge by writing to the address or calling the phone number noted above.

 



 

Table of Contents

 

 

Page

 

 

General Information

1

 

 

Investment Objectives, Policies and Limitations

1

 

 

Investment Practices, Instruments and Risks

3

 

 

Debt Securities

3

 

 

International and Foreign Investments

16

 

 

Derivatives

21

 

 

Other Investments and Investment Practices

28

 

 

Additional Risk Factors and Special Considerations

32

 

 

Determining Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and Valuing Portfolio Securities

34

 

 

Performance

35

 

 

Additional Purchase, Exchange and Redemption Information

38

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

46

 

 

Taxes

47

 

 

Management of the Trust

55

 

 

Advisory and Other Contracts

64

 

 

Additional Information

83

 

 

Appendix A — Description of Security Ratings

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GENERAL INFORMATION .

 

The Victory Portfolios (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust (formerly referred to as a “business trust”) on December 6, 1995 as a successor to a company of the same name organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 5, 1986. The Trust is an open-end management investment company. The Trust currently consists of 27 series of units of beneficial interest (“shares”).

 

This SAI relates to the shares of 11 series of the Trust (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) and their respective classes. The Funds were formed for the purposes of completing the reorganizations (“Reorganizations”) with the 11 corresponding series of Munder Series Trust, a registered investment company (each such series, a “Munder Fund” or a “Predecessor Fund”). The Reorganizations were completed as of October 31, 2014 in connection with the acquisition of Munder Capital Management, the investment adviser to the Predecessor Funds, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Integrity Asset Management, the investment sub-adviser to certain of the Predecessor Funds, by the parent company of Victory Capital Management Inc. (the “Adviser”). As of that date, the Adviser became the investment adviser to each of the Funds and the Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares of each Fund assumed the performance, financial and other historical information of, respectively, the Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares of the corresponding Predecessor Fund. Information presented for periods prior to October 31, 2014, where applicable, the historical information of the Predecessor Funds.  

 

Much of the information contained in this SAI expands on subjects discussed in the Funds’ prospectuses. Capitalized terms not defined herein are used as defined in the prospectuses. No investment in shares of a Fund should be made without first reading that Fund’s prospectus.

 

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS .

 

Investment Objectives.

 

Each Fund’s investment objective is non-fundamental. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective.

 

Investment Policies and Limitations of Each Fund.

 

The investment policies of a Fund may be changed without an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of that Fund’s outstanding voting securities unless (1) a policy expressly is deemed to be a fundamental policy of the Fund or (2) a policy expressly is deemed to be changeable only by such majority vote. A Fund may, following notice to its shareholders, employ other investment practices that presently are not contemplated for use by the Fund or that currently are not available but that may be developed to the extent such investment practices are both consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and legally permissible for the Fund. Such investment practices, if they arise, may involve risks that exceed those involved in the activities described in a Fund’s prospectus.

 

A Fund’s classification and sub-classification is a matter of fundamental policy. Each Fund is classified as an open-end investment company. All Funds are sub-classified as diversified investment companies.

 

The policies and limitations stated in this SAI supplement the Funds’ investment policies set forth in the Prospectuses. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of a Fund’s assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the Fund’s acquisition of such security or other asset except in the case of borrowing (or other activities that may be deemed to result in the issuance of a “senior security” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)). Accordingly, any subsequent change in values, net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with a Fund’s investment policies and limitations. If the value of a Fund’s holdings of illiquid securities at any time exceeds the percentage limitation applicable at the time of acquisition due to subsequent fluctuations in value or other reasons, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) will consider what actions, if any, are appropriate to maintain adequate liquidity.

 

Fundamental Investment Policies and Limitations of the Funds.

 

The following investment limitations are fundamental and may not be changed without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding shares, as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

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1. Senior Securities.

 

None of the Funds may issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

The SEC takes the position that transactions that have the effect of increasing the leverage of the capital structure of a fund are the economic equivalent of borrowing, and they can be viewed as a type of borrowing known as a “senior security” for purposes of the 1940 Act. Examples of such transactions and trading practices include reverse repurchase agreements; mortgage-dollar-roll transactions; selling securities short (other than selling short “against the box”); buying and selling certain derivatives contracts, such as futures contracts; writing or selling put and call options; engaging in sale-buybacks; firm commitment and standby commitment agreements; when-issued, delayed delivery and forward commitment transactions; and other similar transactions. A transaction will not be considered to constitute the issuance by a fund of a “senior security,” as that term is defined in Section 18(g) of the 1940 Act, and therefore such transaction will not be subject to the 300% minimum asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by a fund, if the fund maintains an offsetting financial position by segregating liquid assets (as determined by the Adviser under the general oversight of the Fund Board) at least equal to the value of the fund’s potential economic exposure as measured daily on a mark-to-market basis; or otherwise “covers” the transaction in accordance with applicable SEC guidance (collectively defined as “covers” the transaction). In most cases the fund need not physically segregate the assets. Instead, the fund’s custodian may note on the fund’s books the assets that are “segregated.” Segregated liquid assets may not be used to cover other obligations, and if disposed of, must be replaced. In order to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding cover, a fund may be required to buy or sell securities at a disadvantageous time or when the prices then available are deemed disadvantageous. In addition, segregated assets may not be readily available to satisfy redemption requests or for other purposes.

 

2. Underwriting.

 

None of the Funds may underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that a Fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in the disposition of restricted securities.

 

3. Borrowing.

 

None of the Funds may borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, or by order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

A Fund’s ability to borrow money is limited by its investment policies and limitations, by the 1940 Act, and by applicable exemptions, no action letters, interpretations, and other pronouncements issued from time to time by regulatory authorities, including the SEC and its staff. Under the 1940 Act, a Fund is required to maintain continuous asset coverage (that is, total assets including the proceeds of borrowings, less liabilities excluding borrowings) of not less than 300% of the amount borrowed, with an exception for borrowings not in excess of 5% of the Fund’s total assets made for temporary purposes. Any borrowings for temporary purposes in excess of 5% are subject to the minimum 300% asset coverage requirement. If the value of the assets set aside to meet the 300% asset coverage were to decline below 300% due to market fluctuations or other causes, a Fund may be required to sell some of its portfolio holdings within three days (excluding Sundays and holidays) to reduce the debt and comply with the 300% minimum asset coverage requirement, even in circumstances where it is considered disadvantageous from an investment perspective to sell securities at that time or at the prices then available.

 

4. Real Estate.

 

None of the Funds may purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of direct ownership of securities or other instruments. This restriction shall not prevent any of these Funds from investing in the following: (i) securities or other instruments backed by real estate; (ii) securities of real estate operating companies; or (iii) securities of companies engaged in the real estate business, including real estate investment trusts. This restriction does not preclude any of these Funds from buying securities backed by mortgages on real estate or securities of companies engaged in such activities.

 

5. Lending.

 

None of the Funds may make loans, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.

 

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Generally, the 1940 Act prohibits loans if a fund’s investment policies do not permit loans, and if the loans are made, directly or indirectly, to persons deemed to control or to be under common control with the registered investment company.

 

6. Commodities.

 

None of the Funds may purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent a Fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities).

 

7. Concentration.

 

None of the Funds may concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as the term “concentration” is used in the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified from time to time by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. This restriction shall not prevent any Fund from investing all of its assets in a “master” fund that has adopted similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions.

 

Concentration means investing more than 25% of a Fund’s net assets in a particular industry or a specified group of industries.

 

INVESTMENT PRACTICES, INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS

 

Subject to the limitations set forth herein and in the Prospectuses, each Fund’s portfolio manager may, in its discretion, at any time, employ any of the following practices, techniques or instruments for the Funds.

 

The Funds may, following notice to their shareholders, take advantage of other investment practices that presently are not contemplated for use by the Funds or that currently are not available but that may be developed, to the extent such investment practices are both consistent with a Fund’s investment objective and are legally permissible for the Fund. Such investment practices, if they arise, may involve risks that exceed those involved in the activities described in a Fund’s prospectus and this SAI.

 

For purposes of this SAI, the Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund, Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, Munder Growth Opportunities Fund, Munder Index 500 Fund, Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund, Munder International Fund-Core Equity and Munder International Small-Cap Fund are referred to as the “Equity Funds”, while the Munder Total Return Bond Fund will be referred to as the “Bond Fund”.

 

Debt Securities.

 

Asset-Backed Securities (“ABS”). The Bond Fund may invest in ABS (i.e., securities backed by mortgages, installment sales contracts, credit card receivables or other assets). Consistent with each Fund’s investment objectives and policies, the Adviser also may invest in other types of ABS. (Also see “Mortgage-Related Securities” below).

 

ABS are bonds backed by pools of loans or other receivables. ABS are created from many types of assets, including auto loans, credit card receivables, home equity loans, and student loans. ABS are issued through special purpose vehicles that are separate from the issuer of the collateral. The credit quality of an ABS transaction depends on the performance of the underlying assets. To protect ABS investors from the possibility that some borrowers could miss payments or even default on their loans, ABS include various forms of credit enhancement.

 

Some ABS, particularly home equity loan transactions, are subject to interest-rate risk and prepayment risk. A change in interest rates can affect the pace of payments on the underlying loans, which in turn affects total return on the securities. ABS also carry credit or default risk. If many borrowers on the underlying loans default, losses could exceed the credit enhancement level and result in losses to investors in an ABS transaction. Finally, ABS have structure risk due to a unique characteristic known as early amortization, or early payout, risk. Built into the structure of most ABS are triggers for early payout, designed to protect investors from losses. These triggers are unique to each transaction and can include: a big rise in defaults on the underlying loans, a sharp drop in the credit enhancement level, or even the bankruptcy of the originator. Once early amortization begins, all incoming loan payments are used to pay investors as quickly as possible.

 

The average life of ABS varies with the maturities of the underlying instruments. The average life of an asset-backed instrument is likely to be substantially less than the original maturity of the asset pools underlying the securities as the result of unscheduled principal payments and prepayments. The rate of such prepayments, and

 

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hence the life of the securities, will be primarily a function of current interest rates and current conditions in the relevant markets. Because of these and other reasons, an asset-backed security’s total return may be difficult to predict precisely.

 

Bank Obligations. Each of the Funds may invest in U.S. dollar-denominated bank obligations, including certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, bank notes, deposit notes and interest-bearing savings and time deposits, issued by U.S. or foreign banks or savings institutions having total assets at the time of purchase in excess of $1 billion. For this purpose, the assets of a bank or savings institution include the assets of both its domestic and foreign branches. The Funds will invest in the obligations of domestic banks and savings institutions only if their deposits are federally insured. Investments by a Fund in (i) obligations of domestic banks and (ii) obligations of foreign banks and foreign branches of domestic banks each will not exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets at the time of investment.

 

Non-domestic bank obligations include Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit (“ECDs”), which are U.S. dollar-denominated certificates of deposit issued by offices of foreign and domestic banks located outside the United States; Eurodollar Time Deposits (“ETDs”), which are U.S. dollar-denominated deposits in a foreign branch of a U.S. bank or a foreign bank; Canadian Time Deposits (“CTDs”), which are essentially the same as ETDs except they are issued by Canadian offices of major Canadian banks; Schedule Bs, which are obligations issued by Canadian branches of foreign or domestic banks; Yankee Certificates of Deposit (“Yankee CDs”), which are U.S. dollar-denominated certificates of deposit issued by a U.S. branch of a foreign bank and held in the United States; and Yankee Bankers’ Acceptances (“Yankee BAs”), which are U.S. dollar-denominated bankers’ acceptances issued by a U.S. branch of a foreign bank and held in the United States. Generally, a Fund will invest in obligations of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks only when the Adviser deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks. However, such investments may nevertheless entail risks that are different from those of investments in domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in political, regulatory and economic systems and conditions.

 

Commercial Paper . Each Fund may invest in commercial paper , including tax-exempt commercial paper (i.e., short term promissory notes issued by corporations). Each Fund may invest in commercial paper of issuers rated, at the time of purchase, in one of the two highest rating categories by at least one NRSRO. To the extent that the ratings accorded by NRSROs may change as a result of changes in their rating systems, the Funds will attempt to use comparable ratings as standards for its investments, in accordance with the investment policies contained herein. Where necessary to ensure that an instrument meets, or is of comparable quality to, a Fund’s rating criteria, the Fund may require that the issuer’s obligation to pay the principal of, and the interest on, the instrument be backed by insurance or by an unconditional bank letter or line of credit, guarantee, or commitment to lend. In addition, each of the Funds may acquire commercial paper and corporate bonds of issuers that are not rated but are determined by the Adviser at the time of purchase to be of comparable quality to instruments of issuers that may be acquired by such Fund as previously described.

 

Inflation-Indexed Bonds. The Bond Fund may invest in inflation-indexed bonds, which are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) accruals as part of a semi-annual coupon.

 

Inflation-indexed securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount. For example, if a Fund purchased an inflation-indexed bond with a par value of $1,000 and a 3% real rate of return coupon (payable 1.5% semi-annually), and inflation over the first six months were 1%, the mid-year par value of the bond would be $1,010 and the first semi-annual interest payment would be $15.15 ($1,010 times 1.5%). If inflation during the second half of the year resulted in the whole years’ inflation equaling 3%, the end-of-year par value of the bond would be $1,030 and the second semi-annual interest payment would be $15.45 ($1,030 times 1.5%).

 

If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. The Funds may also invest in other inflation related bonds which may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

 

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The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds.

 

While these securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short-term increases in inflation may lead to a decline in value. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond’s inflation measure.

 

The periodic adjustment of U.S. inflation-indexed bonds is tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”), which is calculated monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI-U is a measurement of changes in the cost of living, made up of components such as housing, food, transportation and energy. Inflation-indexed bonds issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. There can be no assurance that the CPI-U or any foreign inflation index will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the rate of inflation in a foreign country will be correlated to the rate of inflation in the United States.

 

Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

 

Lower-Rated Debt Securities. Except for the Bond Fund, each Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade or in comparable unrated securities . The Bond Fund may invest up to 20 % of its total assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade or in comparable unrated securities. A security is considered investment grade if, at the time of purchase, it is rated BBB- or higher by S&P or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s. Whether or not a security is investment grade will be determined based on the ratings given by S&P and Moody’s. If both agencies have rated the security, the lower rating will be used. If a single agency has rated the security, that rating will be used. Such securities are also known as junk bonds. The yields on lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities generally are higher than the yields available on higher-rated securities. However, investments in lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities generally involve greater volatility of price and risk of loss of income and principal, including the possibility of default by or bankruptcy of the issuers of such securities. Lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities (a) will likely have some quality and protective characteristics that, in the judgment of the rating organization, are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions and (b) are predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. Accordingly, it is possible that these types of factors could, in certain instances, reduce the value of securities held in each Fund’s portfolio, with a commensurate effect on the value of each of the Fund’s shares. Therefore, an investment in the Funds should not be considered as a complete investment program and may not be appropriate for all investors.

 

While the market values of lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities tend to react more to fluctuations in interest rate levels than the market values of higher-rated securities, the market values of certain lower rated debt and comparable unrated securities also tend to be more sensitive to individual corporate developments and changes in economic conditions than higher-rated securities. In addition, lower-rated debt securities and comparable unrated securities generally present a higher degree of credit risk. Issuers of lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities often are highly leveraged and may not have more traditional methods of financing available to them so that their ability to service their debt obligations during an economic downturn or during sustained periods of rising interest rates may be impaired. The risk of loss due to default by such issuers is significantly greater because lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities generally are unsecured and frequently are subordinated to the prior payment of senior indebtedness. The Funds may incur additional expenses to the extent that they are required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal or interest on their portfolio holdings. The existence of limited markets for lower-rated debt and comparable unrated securities may diminish each of the Fund’s ability to (a) obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of valuing such securities and calculating its net asset value and (b) sell the securities at fair value either to meet redemption requests or to respond to changes in the economy or in financial markets.

 

Lower-rated debt securities and comparable unrated securities may have call or buy-back features that permit their issuers to call or repurchase the securities from their holders. If an issuer exercises these rights during periods of

 

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declining interest rates, the Funds may have to replace the security with a lower yielding security, thus resulting in a decreased return to the Funds. A description of applicable credit ratings is set forth in Appendix A of this SAI.

 

Mortgage-Related Securities. The Bond Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities, which are a form of asset-backed securities. Mortgage-related securities are interests in pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others. Pools of mortgage loans are assembled as securities for sale to investors by various governmental, government-related and private organizations. (See “Mortgage Pass-Through Securities” below). Mortgage-related securities also include debt securities which are secured with collateral consisting of mortgage-backed securities (See “Collateralized Mortgage Obligations” below).

 

Mortgage Pass-Through Securities . Interests in pools of mortgage-related securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a “pass-through” of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on the underlying residential or commercial mortgage loans and of the repayment of principal resulting from the sale of the underlying property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of fees or costs which may be incurred. Some mortgage-related securities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA” or “Ginnie Mae”) are described as “modified pass-through.” These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

 

The rate of pre-payments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may have the effect of shortening or extending the effective duration of the security relative to what was anticipated at the time of purchase. To the extent that unanticipated rates of pre-payment on underlying mortgages increase the effective duration of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of such security can be expected to increase. The residential mortgage market in the United States recently has over recent years experienced significant difficulties that may adversely affect the performance and market value of certain of the Funds’ mortgage-related investments. Borrowers with adjustable rate mortgage loans are more sensitive to changes in interest rates, which affect their monthly mortgage payments, and may be unable to secure replacement mortgages at comparably low interest rates, which can increase risk of default. Market factors can cause reduced investor demand for mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities and increased investor yield requirements, resulting in limited liquidity in the secondary market for mortgage-related securities, which can adversely affect the market value of mortgage-related securities. It is possible that such limited liquidity in such secondary markets could continue or worsen.

 

The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage-related securities is GNMA. GNMA is a wholly owned United States government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the United States government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”).

 

Government-related guarantors include the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. FHLMC was created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. It is a government-sponsored corporation formerly owned by the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks but now the common stock is owned entirely by private stockholders. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates (“PCs”), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

 

On September 6, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed FNMA and FHMLC into conservatorship. As the conservator, FHFA succeeded to all rights, titles, powers and privileges of FNMA and FHLMC and of any stockholder, officer or director of FNMA and FHLMC with respect to FNMA and FHLMC and the assets of FNMA and FHLMC. FHFA selected a new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors for each of FNMA and FHLMC. In connection with the conservatorship, the U.S. Treasury entered into a Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with each of FNMA and FHLMC pursuant to which the U.S. Treasury

 

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will purchase up to an aggregate of $100 billion of each of FNMA and FHLMC to maintain a positive net worth in each enterprise. This agreement contains various covenants that severely limit each enterprise’s operations. In exchange for entering into these agreements, the U.S. Treasury received $1 billion of each enterprise’s senior preferred stock and warrants to purchase 79.9% of each enterprise’s common stock. On February 18, 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced that it was doubling the size of its commitment to each enterprise under the Senior Preferred Stock Program to $200 billion. The U.S. Treasury’s obligations under the Senior Preferred Stock Program are for an indefinite period of time for a maximum amount of $200 billion per enterprise. In August 2012, the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement was further amended to, among other things, accelerate the wind down of the retained portfolio, terminate the requirement that FNMA and FHLMC each pay a 10% dividend annually on all amounts received under the funding commitment, and require the submission of an annual risk management plan to the U.S. Treasury.

 

FNMA and FHLMC are continuing to operate as going concerns while in conservatorship and each remains liable for all of its obligations, including its guaranty obligations, associated with its mortgage-backed securities. The Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement is intended to enhance each of FNMA’s and FHLMC’s ability to meet its obligations. The FHFA has indicated that the conservatorship of each enterprise will end when the director of the FHFA determines that FHFA’s plan to restore the enterprise to a safe and solvent condition has been completed.

 

Under the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 ( Reform Act”), which was included as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, FHFA, as conservator or receiver of FNMA and FHLMC, has the power to repudiate any contract entered into by FNMA or FHLMC prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, as applicable, if FHFA determines, in its sole discretion, that performance of the contract is burdensome and that repudiation of the contract promotes the orderly administration of FNMA’s or FHLMC’s affairs. The Reform Act requires FHFA to exercise its right to repudiate any contract within a reasonable period of time after its appointment as conservator or receiver.

 

FHFA, in its capacity as conservator, has indicated that it has no intention to repudiate the guaranty obligations of FNMA or FHLMC because FHFA views repudiation as incompatible with the goals of the conservatorship. However, in the event that FHFA, as conservator or if it is later appointed as receiver for FNMA or FHLMC, were to repudiate any such guaranty obligation, the conservatorship or receivership estate, as applicable, would be liable for actual direct compensatory damages in accordance with the provisions of the Reform Act. Any such liability could be satisfied only to the extent of FNMA’s or FHLMC’s assets available therefor.

 

In the event of repudiation, the payments of interest to holders of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities would be reduced if payments on the mortgage loans represented in the mortgage loan groups related to such mortgage-backed securities are not made by the borrowers or advanced by the servicer. Any actual direct compensatory damages for repudiating these guaranty obligations may not be sufficient to offset any shortfalls experienced by such mortgage-backed security holders.

 

Further, in its capacity as conservator or receiver, FHFA has the right to transfer or sell any asset or liability of FNMA or FHLMC without any approval, assignment or consent. Although FHFA has stated that it has no present intention to do so, if FHFA, as conservator or receiver, were to transfer any such guaranty obligation to another party, holders of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities would have to rely on that party for satisfaction of the guaranty obligation and would be exposed to the credit risk of that party.

 

In addition, certain rights provided to holders of mortgage-backed securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC under the operative documents related to such securities may not be enforced against FHFA, or enforcement of such rights may be delayed, during the conservatorship or any future receivership. The operative documents for FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities may provide (or with respect to securities issued prior to the date of the appointment of the conservator may have provided) that upon the occurrence of an event of default on the part of FNMA or FHLMC, in its capacity as guarantor, which includes the appointment of a conservator or receiver, holders of such mortgage-backed securities have the right to replace FNMA or FHLMC as trustee if the requisite percentage of mortgage-backed securities holders consent. The Reform Act prevents mortgage-backed security holders from enforcing such rights if the event of default arises solely because a conservator or receiver has been appointed. The Reform Act also provides that no person may exercise any right or power to terminate, accelerate or declare an event of default under certain contracts to which FNMA or FHLMC is a party, or obtain possession of or exercise control over any property of FNMA or FHLMC, or affect any contractual rights of FNMA or FHLMC, without the approval of FHFA, as conservator or receiver, for a period of 45 or 90 days following the appointment of FHFA as conservator or receiver, respectively.

 

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In addition, in a February 2011 report to Congress from the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Obama administration provided a plan to reform America’s housing finance market. The plan would reduce the role of and eventually eliminate FNMA and FHLMC. Notably, the plan does not propose similar significant changes to GNMA, which guarantees payments on mortgage-related securities backed by federally insured or guaranteed loans such as those issued by the Federal Housing Association or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report also identified three proposals for Congress and the administration to consider for the long-term structure of the housing finance markets after the elimination of FNMA and FHLMC, including implementing: (i) a privatized system of housing finance that limits government insurance to very limited groups of creditworthy low- and moderate-income borrowers; (ii) a privatized system with a government backstop mechanism that would allow the government to insure a larger share of the housing finance market during a future housing crisis; and (iii) a privatized system where the government would offer reinsurance to holders of certain highly-rated mortgage-related securities insured by private insurers and would pay out under the reinsurance arrangements only if the private mortgage insurers were insolvent.

 

Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage loans. Such issuers may be the originators and/or servicers of the underlying mortgage loans as well as the guarantors of the mortgage-related securities. Pools created by such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in the former pools. However, timely payment of interest and principal of these pools may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance and letters of credit, which may be issued by governmental entities or private insurers. Such insurance and guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers thereof will be considered in determining whether a mortgage-related security meets a Fund’s investment quality standards. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The Funds may buy mortgage-related securities without insurance or guarantees if, through an examination of the loan experience and practices of the originators/servicers and poolers, the Adviser determines that the securities meet a Fund’s quality standards.

 

Securities issued by certain private organizations may not be readily marketable. A Fund will not purchase mortgage-related securities or any other assets which in the Adviser’s opinion are illiquid if, as a result, more than 15% of the value of the Fund’s net assets will be illiquid.

 

Mortgage-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, are not subject to the Funds’ industry concentration restrictions, set forth below under “Investment Restrictions,” by virtue of the exclusion from that test available to all U.S. government securities. In the case of privately issued mortgage-related securities, the Funds take the position that mortgage-related securities do not represent interests in any particular “industry” or group of industries. The assets underlying such securities may be represented by a portfolio of first lien residential mortgages (including both whole mortgage loans and mortgage participation interests) or portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC. (Please see the discussion above regarding FNMA and FHLMC.) Mortgage loans underlying a mortgage-related security may in turn be insured or guaranteed by the FHA or the VA. In the case of private issue mortgage-related securities whose underlying assets are neither U.S. government securities nor U.S. government-insured mortgages, to the extent that real properties securing such assets may be located in the same geographical region, the security may be subject to a greater risk of default than other comparable securities in the event of adverse economic, political or business developments that may affect such region and, ultimately, the ability of residential homeowners to make payments of principal and interest on the underlying mortgages.

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”) . A CMO is a debt obligation of a legal entity that is collateralized by mortgages and divided into classes. Similar to a bond, interest and prepaid principal is paid, in most cases, on a monthly basis. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage bonds, but are more typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC, or FNMA, and their income streams.

 

CMOs are structured into multiple classes, often referred to as “tranches,” with each class bearing a different stated maturity and entitled to a different schedule for payments of principal and interest, including pre-payments. Actual maturity and average life will depend upon the pre-payment experience of the collateral. In the case of certain CMOs (known as “sequential pay” CMOs), payments of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages,

 

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including pre-payments, are applied to the classes of CMOs in the order of their respective final distribution dates. Thus, no payment of principal will be made to any class of sequential pay CMOs until all other classes having an earlier final distribution date have been paid in full.

 

In a typical CMO transaction, a corporation (“issuer”) issues multiple series (e.g., A, B, C, Z) of CMO bonds (“Bonds”). Proceeds of the Bond offering are used to purchase mortgages or mortgage pass-through certificates (“Collateral”). The Collateral is pledged to a third party trustee as security for the Bonds. Principal and interest payments from the Collateral are used to pay principal on the Bonds in the order A, B, C, Z. The Series A, B, and C Bonds all bear current interest. Interest on the Series Z Bond is accrued and added to principal and a like amount is paid as principal on the Series A, B, or C Bond currently being paid off. When the Series A, B, and C Bonds are paid in full, interest and principal on the Series Z Bond begins to be paid currently. CMOs may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities. These include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants. Commercial mortgage-backed securities may be less liquid and exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

 

Other Mortgage-Related Securities. Other mortgage-related securities include securities other than those described above that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property, including mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals or stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”). Other mortgage-related securities may be equity or debt securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks, partnerships, trusts and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

 

CMO Residuals . CMO residuals are mortgage securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

 

The cash flow generated by the mortgage assets underlying a series of CMOs is applied first to make required payments of principal and interest on the CMOs and second to pay the related administrative expenses and any management fee of the issuer. The residual in a CMO structure generally represents the interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the foregoing payments. Each payment of such excess cash flow to a holder of the related CMO residual represents income and/or a return of capital. The amount of residual cash flow resulting from a CMO will depend on, among other things, the characteristics of the mortgage assets, the coupon rate of each class of CMO, prevailing interest rates, the amount of administrative expenses and the pre-payment experience on the mortgage assets. In particular, the yield to maturity on CMO residuals is extremely sensitive to pre-payments on the related underlying mortgage assets, in the same manner as an interest-only (“IO”) class of stripped mortgage-backed securities. (See “Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities” below). In addition, if a series of a CMO includes a class that bears interest at an adjustable rate, the yield to maturity on the related CMO residual will also be extremely sensitive to changes in the level of the index upon which interest rate adjustments are based. As described below with respect to stripped mortgage-backed securities, in certain circumstances a Fund may fail to recoup fully its initial investment in a CMO residual.

 

CMO residuals are generally purchased and sold by institutional investors through several investment banking firms acting as brokers or dealers. Transactions in CMO residuals are generally completed only after careful review of the characteristics of the securities in question. In addition, CMO residuals may, or pursuant to an exemption therefrom, may not have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“1933 Act”). CMO residuals, whether or not registered under the 1933 Act, may be subject to certain restrictions on transferability, and may be deemed “illiquid” and subject to a Fund’s limitations on investment in illiquid securities.

 

Adjustable Rate Mortgage-Backed Securities . Adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities (“ARMBSs”) have interest rates that reset at periodic intervals. Acquiring ARMBSs permits a Fund to participate in increases in prevailing current interest rates through periodic adjustments in the coupons of mortgages underlying the pool on which ARMBSs are based. Such ARMBSs generally have higher current yield and lower price fluctuations than is the case with more traditional fixed income debt securities of comparable rating and maturity. In addition, when

 

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prepayments of principal are made on the underlying mortgages during periods of rising interest rates, a Fund can reinvest the proceeds of such prepayments at rates higher than those at which they were previously invested. Mortgages underlying most ARMBSs, however, have limits on the allowable annual or lifetime increases that can be made in the interest rate that the mortgagor pays. Therefore, if current interest rates rise above such limits over the period of the limitation, a Fund, when holding an ARMBS, does not benefit from further increases in interest rates. Moreover, when interest rates are in excess of coupon rates (i.e., the rates being paid by mortgagors) of the mortgages, ARMBSs behave more like fixed income securities and less like adjustable rate securities and are subject to the risks associated with fixed income securities. In addition, during periods of rising interest rates, increases in the coupon rate of adjustable rate mortgages generally lag current market interest rates slightly, thereby creating the potential for capital depreciation on such securities.

 

Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities . SMBS are derivative multi-class mortgage securities. SMBS may be issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government, or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

 

SMBS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. A common type of SMBS will have one class receiving some of the interest and most of the principal from the mortgage assets, while the other class will receive most of the interest and the remainder of the principal. In the most extreme case, one class will receive all of the interest (the “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including pre-payments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund’s yield to maturity from these securities. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated pre-payments of principal, a Fund may fail to recoup some or all of its initial investment in these securities even if the security is in one of the highest rating categories.

 

Collateralized Debt Obligations . The Funds may invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), which include collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”), collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) and other similarly structured securities. CBOs and CLOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CBO is a trust that is often backed by a diversified pool of high risk, below investment grade fixed income securities. A CLO is a trust typically collateralized by a pool of loans, which may include, among others, domestic and foreign senior secured loans, senior unsecured loans, and subordinate corporate loans, including loans that may be rated below investment grade or equivalent unrated loans. CDOs may charge management fees and administrative expenses.

 

For both CBOs and CLOs, the cash flows from the trust are split into two or more portions, called tranches, varying in risk and yield. The riskiest portion is the “equity” tranche which bears the bulk of defaults from the bonds or loans in the trust and serves to protect the other, more senior tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. Since it is partially protected from defaults, a senior tranche from a CBO trust or CLO trust typically have higher ratings and lower yields than their underlying securities, and can be rated investment grade. Despite the protection from the equity tranche, CBO or CLO tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to defaults due to collateral default and disappearance of protecting tranches, market anticipation of defaults, as well as aversion to CBO or CLO securities as a class.

 

The risks of an investment in a CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the CDO in which a Fund invests. Normally, CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs are privately offered and sold, and thus, are not registered under the securities laws. As a result, investments in CDOs may be characterized by the Funds as illiquid securities, however an active dealer market may exist for CDOs allowing a CDO to qualify for Rule 144A transactions. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed income securities discussed elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information and the Funds’ Prospectuses (e.g., interest rate risk and default risk), CDOs carry additional risks including, but are not limited to: (i) the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (ii) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default; (iii) the Funds may invest in CDOs that are subordinate to other classes; and (iv) the complex structure of the security may not be fully understood at the time of investment and may produce disputes with the issuer or unexpected investment results.

 

Mortgage Dollar Rolls. The Bond Fund may engage in mortgage dollar roll transactions. In a mortgage dollar roll transaction the Fund sells a mortgage-related security, such as a security issued by GNMA, to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a pre-determined

 

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price. A dollar roll can be viewed, like a reverse repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which a Fund pledges a mortgage-related security to a dealer to obtain cash. Unlike in the case of reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which the Fund enters into a dollar roll transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund, but only securities which are substantially identical. To be considered substantially identical, the securities returned to the Fund generally must: (1) be collateralized by the same types of underlying mortgages; (2) be issued by the same agency and be part of the same program; (3) have a similar original stated maturity; (4) have identical net coupon rates; (5) have similar market yields (and therefore price); and (6) satisfy “good delivery” requirements, meaning that the aggregate principal amounts of the securities delivered and received back must be within 0.01% of the initial amount delivered.

 

Mortgage dollar rolls may be renewed by a new sale and repurchase with a cash settlement at each renewal without physical delivery of the securities. Certain risks may arise upon entering into mortgage dollar rolls from the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of their commitment. Additionally, the value of the securities subject to the dollar roll may change adversely before the Fund is able to repurchase them.

 

The Fund’s obligations under a dollar roll agreement must be covered by designating, or “segregating,” on its records cash or liquid assets equal in value to the securities subject to repurchase by the Fund. As with reverse repurchase agreements, to the extent that positions in dollar roll agreements are not covered by designating cash or liquid assets at least equal to the amount of any forward purchase commitment, such transactions would be subject to the Fund’s restrictions on borrowings.

 

Municipal Obligations. The Bond Fund may invest in securities the interest from which is exempt from regular federal income tax, i.e. , municipal obligations.

 

Opinions relating to the validity of municipal obligations and to the exemption of interest thereon from regular federal income tax and/or Michigan state income tax are rendered by bond counsel or counsel to the respective issuers at the time of issuance. Neither the Funds nor the Adviser will review the proceedings relating to the issuance of municipal obligations or the basis for such opinions.

 

An issuer’s obligations under its municipal obligations are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the Federal Bankruptcy Code, and laws, if any, which may be enacted by federal or state legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both, or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations or upon the ability of municipalities to levy taxes. The power or ability of an issuer to meet its obligations for the payment of interest on and principal of its municipal obligations may be materially adversely affected by litigation or other conditions.

 

In order to pay interest that is exempt from federal regular income tax, tax-exempt securities must meet certain legal requirements. Failure to meet such requirements may cause the interest received and distributed by the Fund to shareholders to be taxable. From time to time proposals have been introduced before Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax exemption for interest on municipal obligations. For example, under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 interest on certain private activity bonds must be included in an investor’s federal alternative minimum taxable income, and corporate investors must include all tax-exempt interest in their federal alternative minimum taxable income. The Funds cannot predict what legislation, if any, may be proposed in Congress or in the Michigan state legislature in the future as regards the federal or state income tax status of interest on municipal obligations in general, or which proposals, if any, might be enacted. Changes or proposed changes in federal or state tax laws may cause the prices of tax-exempt securities to fall, and/or may affect the tax-exempt status of the securities in which the Fund invests. Such proposals, if enacted, might materially adversely affect the availability and valuation of municipal obligations for investment by a Fund and the liquidity and value of such Fund. Future changes in federal and/or state laws or future court decisions could possibly have a negative impact on the tax treatment and/or value of municipal securities.

 

General obligation bonds are obligations involving the credit of an issuer possessing taxing power and are payable from such issuer’s general revenues and not from any particular source. Limited obligation bonds (or revenue bonds) are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other specific revenue source. Tax-exempt private activity bonds and industrial development bonds generally are also revenue bonds and thus are not payable from the issuer’s general revenues. The credit and quality of private activity bonds and industrial development bonds are usually related to the credit of the corporate user of the facilities. Payment of interest on and repayment of principal of such bonds is the responsibility of the corporate user (and/or any guarantor). Under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended

 

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(“Internal Revenue Code”) , certain limited obligation bonds are considered “private activity bonds” and interest paid on such bonds is treated as an item of tax preference for purposes of calculating federal alternative minimum tax liability. Pre-refunded bonds are municipal obligations that are generally backed or secured by U.S. Treasury bonds. In a typical pre-refunded issue, a municipality sells new bonds and uses the proceeds to buy Treasury securities. It then sets those Treasuries aside, keeping them in special escrow account that will be used to redeem the older, higher-coupon bonds either at the earliest possible date or some later date. Pre-refunded bonds can provide investors with a combination of the highest possible credit quality, and a taxable equivalent yield that compares favorably with that available on Treasuries. Bond anticipation notes (“BAN”) are short-term debt instruments issued by a state or municipality that will be paid off with the proceeds of an upcoming bond issue. Revenue anticipation notes (“RAN”) are short-term debt issues of a municipal entity that are to be repaid out of anticipated revenues, such as sales taxes. When the anticipated revenues are collected, the RAN is paid off.

 

Some longer-term municipal obligations give the investor the right to “put” or sell the security at par (face value) within a specified number of days following the investor’s request - usually one to seven days. This demand feature enhances a security’s liquidity by shortening its effective maturity and enables it to trade at a price equal to or very close to par. If a demand feature terminates prior to being exercised, a Fund would hold the longer-term security, which could experience substantially more volatility.

 

Municipal obligations in which the Funds may invest include securities with credit enhancements such as letters of credit, municipal obligation insurance and stand-by purchase agreements (“SPAs”). Letters of credit that are issued by a third party, usually a bank, to enhance liquidity and ensure repayment of principal and any accrued interest if the underlying municipal obligation should default. Municipal obligation insurance, which is usually purchased by the bond issuer from a private, non-governmental insurance company, provides an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee that the insured obligation’s principal and interest will be paid when due. Insurance does not guarantee the price of the bond or the share price of any Fund. The credit rating of an insured municipal obligation reflects the credit rating of the insurer, based on its claims-paying ability. The obligation of a municipal bond insurance company to pay a claim extends over the life of each insured municipal obligation. Although defaults on insured municipal obligations have been low to date and municipal bond insurers have met their claims, there is no assurance this will continue. A higher-than-expected default rate could strain the insurer’s loss reserves and adversely affect its ability to pay claims to bondholders. The number of municipal bond insurers is relatively small, and not all of them have the highest rating. An SPA is a liquidity facility provided to pay the purchase price of bonds that cannot be re-marketed. The obligation of the liquidity provider (usually a bank) is only to advance funds to purchase tendered bonds that cannot be remarketed and does not cover principal or interest under any other circumstances. The liquidity provider’s obligations under the SPA are usually subject to numerous conditions, including the continued creditworthiness of the underlying borrower. (See “Stand-by Purchase Agreements” below).

 

In addition, the recent economic downturn and budgetary constraints make municipal securities more susceptible to downgrade, default, and bankruptcy. Factors affecting municipal securities include lower tax collections and budgetary constraints of local, state and federal governments upon which the municipalities issuing municipal securities may be relying for funding. Municipal securities are also subject to the risk that the perceived increased likelihood of difficulties in the municipal securities markets could result in increased illiquidity, volatility and credit risk, and certain municipal issuers may be unable to issue or market securities, which could result in a lower number of investment opportunities.

 

Stand-by Purchase Agreements. The Bond Fund may enter into stand-by purchase agreements with respect to municipal obligations. Under a stand-by purchase agreement, a dealer agrees to purchase at the Fund’s option a specified municipal obligation at its amortized cost value to the Fund plus accrued interest, if any. Stand-by purchase agreements may be exercisable by a Fund at any time before the maturity of the underlying municipal obligations and may be sold, transferred or assigned only with the instruments involved.

 

The Funds expect that stand-by purchase agreements will generally be available without the payment of any direct or indirect consideration. However, if necessary or advisable, a Fund may pay for a stand-by purchase agreement either separately in cash or by paying a higher price for municipal obligations which are acquired subject to the commitment (thus reducing the yield to maturity otherwise available for the same securities). The total amount paid in either manner for outstanding stand-by purchase agreements held by a Fund will not exceed ½ of 1% of the value of such Fund’s total assets calculated immediately after each stand-by purchase agreement is acquired.

 

The Funds generally intend to enter into stand-by purchase agreements only with dealers, banks and broker-dealers which, in the Adviser’s opinion, present minimal credit risks. A stand-by purchase agreement will not affect the

 

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valuation of the underlying municipal obligation. The actual stand-by purchase agreement will be valued at zero in determining net asset value. Accordingly, where a Fund pays directly or indirectly for a stand-by purchase agreement, its cost will be reflected as an unrealized loss for the period during of the agreement and will be reflected as a realized gain or loss when the purchase agreement is exercised or expires.

 

Stripped Securities. The Bond Fund may invest in U.S. government obligations and their unmatured interest coupons that have been separated (“stripped”) by their holder, typically a custodian bank or investment brokerage firm. Having separated the interest coupons from the underlying principal of the U.S. government obligations, the holder will resell the stripped securities in custodial receipt programs. The stripped coupons are sold separately from the underlying principal, which is usually sold at a deep discount because the buyer receives only the right to receive a single future fixed payment on the security and does not receive any rights to periodic interest (cash) payments. The underlying U.S. Treasury bonds and notes themselves are held in book-entry form at the Federal Reserve Bank or, in the case of bearer securities (i.e., unregistered securities which are ostensibly owned by the bearer or holder), in trust on behalf of the owners. Counsel to the underwriters of these certificates or other evidences of ownership of U.S. Treasury securities have stated that, in their opinion, purchasers of the stripped securities most likely will be deemed the beneficial holders of the underlying U.S. government obligations for federal tax and securities purposes. The Funds are not aware of any binding legislative, judicial or administrative authority on this issue.

 

Only instruments that are stripped by the issuing agency will be considered U.S. government obligations. Securities that are stripped by their holder do not qualify as U.S. government obligations.

 

The U.S. Treasury Department facilitates transfers of ownership of zero coupon securities by accounting separately for the beneficial ownership of particular interest coupon and principal payments on U.S. Treasury securities through the Federal Reserve book-entry recordkeeping system. The Federal Reserve program as established by the U.S. Treasury Department is known as “STRIPS” or “Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities.” Under the STRIPS program, a Fund is able to have its beneficial ownership of zero coupon securities recorded directly in the book-entry recordkeeping system in lieu of having to hold certificates or other evidences of ownership of the underlying U.S. Treasury securities.

 

Certain types of stripped securities will normally be considered illiquid instruments and will be acquired subject to the limitation on illiquid investments unless the Adviser determines them to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board.

 

In addition, the Bond Fund may invest in stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), which represent beneficial ownership interests in the principal distributions and/or the interest distributions on mortgage assets. SMBS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. One type of SMBS will have one class receiving some of the interest and most of the principal from the mortgage assets, while the other class will receive most of the interest and the remainder of the principal. In the most common case, one class of SMBS will receive all of the interest (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class).

 

The original principal amount, if any, of each SMBS class represents the amount payable to the holder thereof over the life of such SMBS class from principal distributions of the underlying mortgage assets, which will be zero in the case of an IO class. Interest distributions allocable to a class of SMBS, if any, consist of interest at a specified rate on its principal amount, if any, or its notional principal amount in the case of an IO class. The notional principal amount is used solely for purposes of the determination of interest distributions and certain other rights of holders of such IO class and does not represent an interest in principal distributions of the mortgage assets.

 

Yields on SMBS will be extremely sensitive to the prepayment experience of the underlying mortgage loans, and there are other associated risks. For IO classes of SMBS and SMBS that were purchased at prices exceeding their principal amounts there is a risk that a Fund may not fully recover its initial investment.

 

The determination of whether a particular government-issued IO or PO backed by fixed-rate mortgages is liquid may be made under guidelines and standards established by the Board. Such securities may be deemed liquid if they can be disposed of promptly in the ordinary course of business at a value reasonably close to that used in the calculation of a Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Supranational Bank Obligations. The Bond Fund may invest in supranational bank obligations. Supranational banks are international banking institutions designed or supported by national governments to promote economic reconstruction, development or trade between nations (e.g., The World Bank). Obligations of supranational banks

 

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may be supported by appropriated but unpaid commitments of their member countries , and there is no assurance that these commitments will be undertaken or met in the future.

 

U.S. Government Obligations. Each of the Funds may purchase obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities. Obligations of certain agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government, such as those of GNMA, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Others, such as those of FNMA, are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; and still others, such as those of FHLMC and the Student Loan Marketing Association, are supported only by the credit of the agency or instrumentality issuing the obligation. No assurance can be given that the U.S. government would provide financial support to U.S. government-sponsored instrumentalities if it is not obligated to do so by law. Examples of the types of U.S. government obligations that may be acquired by the Funds include without limitation U.S. Treasury bills, U.S. Treasury notes and U.S. Treasury bonds and the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Land Banks, the Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Small Business Administration, FNMA, GNMA, General Services Administration, Student Loan Marketing Association, Central Bank for Cooperatives, FHLMC, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks and Maritime Administration.

 

U.S. Treasury securities differ in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance. Treasury bills have initial maturities of one year or less, Treasury notes have initial maturities of one to ten years and Treasury bonds generally have initial maturities greater than ten years. A portion of the U.S. Treasury securities purchased by the Funds may be “zero coupon” Treasury securities. These are U.S. Treasury notes and bonds which have been stripped of their unmatured interest coupons and receipts or which are certificates representing interests in such stripped debt obligations and coupons. Such securities are purchased at a discount from their face amount, giving the purchaser the right to receive their full value at maturity. A zero coupon security pays no interest to its holder during its life. Its value to an investor consists of the difference between its face value at the time of maturity and the price for which it was acquired, which is generally an amount significantly less than its face value (sometimes referred to as a “deep discount” price).

 

The interest earned on such securities is, implicitly, automatically compounded and paid out at maturity. While such compounding at a constant rate eliminates the risk of receiving lower yields upon reinvestment of interest if prevailing interest rates decline, the owner of a zero coupon security will be unable to participate in higher yields upon reinvestment of interest received if prevailing interest rates rise. For this reason, zero coupon securities are subject to substantially greater market price fluctuations during periods of changing prevailing interest rates than are comparable debt securities which make current distributions of interest. Current federal tax law requires that a holder (such as a Fund) of a zero coupon security accrue a portion of the discount at which the security was purchased as income each year even though the Fund receives no interest payments in cash on the security during the year.

 

Certain banks and brokerage firms have separated (“stripped”) the principal portions (“corpus”) from the coupon portions of the U.S. Treasury bonds and notes and sell them separately in the form of receipts or certificates representing undivided interests in these instruments (which instruments are generally held by a bank in a custodial or trust account). (See “Stripped Securities” above).

 

Variable Amount Master Demand Notes. Each of the Funds may purchase variable amount master demand notes, which are unsecured instruments that permit the indebtedness thereunder to vary and provide for periodic adjustments in the interest rate. Although the notes are not normally traded and there may be no secondary market in the notes, a Fund may demand payment of the principal of the instrument at any time. The notes are not typically rated by credit rating agencies, but issuers of variable amount master demand notes must satisfy the same criteria as set forth above for issuers of commercial paper. If an issuer of a variable amount master demand note defaulted on its payment obligation, a Fund might be unable to dispose of the note because of the absence of a secondary market and might, for this or other reasons, suffer a loss to the extent of the default.

 

Variable or Floating Rate Instruments. To the extent a Fund may invest in debt obligations, that Fund may invest in instruments with variable or floating interest rates. A floating rate security is a security the terms of which provide for the adjustment of its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes and that, at any time until the final maturity of the instrument or period remaining until the principal can be recovered through demand, can reasonably be expected to have a market value that approximates its amortized cost. A variable rate security is a security the terms of which provide for the adjustment of its interest rate on set dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter) and that, upon each adjustment until the final maturity of the instrument or the period remaining until the

 

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principal amount can be recovered through a demand, can reasonably be expected to have a market value that approximates its amortized cost. Variable or floating rate obligations purchased by a Fund may have stated maturities in excess of a Fund’s maturity limitation if the Fund can demand payment of the principal of the instrument at least once during such period on not more than thirty days’ notice (this demand feature is not required if the instrument is guaranteed by the U.S. government or an agency thereof). These instruments may include variable amount master demand notes that permit the indebtedness to vary in addition to providing for periodic adjustments in the interest rates. The Adviser will consider the earning power, cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such instruments and, if the instrument is subject to a demand feature, will continuously monitor their financial ability to meet payment on demand. Where necessary to ensure that a variable or floating rate instrument is equivalent to the quality standards applicable to a Fund, the issuer’s obligation to pay the principal of the instrument will be backed by an unconditional bank letter or line of credit, guarantee or commitment to lend.

 

In determining average weighted portfolio maturity of a Fund, short-term variable or floating rate securities are deemed to have a maturity equal to the earlier of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand. For purposes of this paragraph, “short-term” with respect to a security means that the principal amount, in accordance with the terms of the security, must unconditionally be paid in 397 calendar days or less.

 

In determining average weighted portfolio maturity of a Fund, long-term variable or floating rate securities are deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand. For purposes of this paragraph, “long-term” with respect to a security means that the principal amount of the security is scheduled to be paid in more than 397 days.

 

Variable or floating rate government securities where the variable rate of interest is readjusted no less frequently than every 762 days shall be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the next interest rate readjustment.

 

When-Issued Securities, Forward Commitments or Delayed-Delivery Transactions, and To-Be-Announced Transactions. Each of the Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued, forward commitment or delayed-delivery, or to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. When-issued, forward commitment or delayed-delivery, and TBA transactions permit a Fund to lock in a price or yield on a security, regardless of future changes in interest rates. When-issued purchases and forward commitments (known as delayed-delivery transactions) are commitments by a Fund to purchase or sell particular securities with payment and delivery to occur at a future date (often one or two months later). TBA transactions are commitments to buy or sell an approximate principal amount of mortgage-backed securities with specified terms on a forward basis. For example, in a TBA mortgage-backed transaction, the purchaser and the seller would agree upon the issuer, coupon rate and terms of the underlying mortgages, and the seller would not identify the specific underlying mortgages until the settlement date.

 

When a Fund enters these transactions, a Fund will designate on its records cash or liquid assets equal to the amount of the commitment on the settlement date. If a Fund designates portfolio securities for this purpose, the Fund may be required subsequently to designate additional assets in order to ensure that the value of such assets remains equal to the amount of the Fund’s commitments.

 

If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, a Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into, and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities are delivered to the Fund on the settlement date. In these cases, a Fund may realize a taxable capital gain or loss. When a Fund has sold a security pursuant to one of these transactions, the Fund does not participate in further gains or losses with respect to the security.

 

When a Fund engages in when-issued and forward commitment transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the transaction and is exposed to counterparty risk. Failure of such party to consummate the transaction may result in a Fund incurring a loss or missing an opportunity to obtain a price or yield considered to be advantageous. Recently adopted industry standards effectively require margining of bilaterally traded forward-settling MBS transactions such as TBAs. This development may mitigate counterparty risk but may increase a Fund’s expenses.

 

In some cases, a Fund may sell a security on a delayed delivery basis that it does not own, which may subject the Fund to additional risks generally associated with short sales. Among other things, the market price of the security

 

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may increase after the Fund enters into the delayed delivery transaction, and the Fund will suffer a loss when it purchases the security at a higher price in order to make delivery. In addition, the Fund may not always be able to purchase the security it is obligated to deliver at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

 

The market value of the securities underlying a when-issued purchase or a forward commitment to purchase securities, and any subsequent fluctuations in their market value, are taken into account when determining the net asset value of a Fund starting on the day the Fund agrees to purchase the securities. A Fund does not earn interest on the securities it has committed to purchase until they are paid for and delivered on the settlement date.

 

International and Foreign Investments.

 

Foreign Securities - General. Each of the Funds may invest in foreign securities. Each Equity Fund (except the Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, the Munder International Fund-Core Equity and the Munder International Small-Cap Fund) and the Bond Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities. There is no limit on the foreign securities investments of the Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, Munder International Fund-Core Equity or the Munder International Small-Cap Fund; however, the Munder International Small-Cap Fund may not invest more than 20% of its assets in emerging market country companies or more than 5% of its assets in companies of any one emerging market country.

 

Income and gains on foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved in securities of companies and governments of foreign nations, which are in addition to the usual risks inherent in domestic investments. There may be less publicly available information about foreign companies comparable to the reports and ratings published about companies in the United States. Foreign companies are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, and auditing practices and requirements may not be comparable to those applicable to United States companies. Foreign markets have substantially less trading volume than the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and securities of some foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable United States companies. Commission rates in foreign countries, which are generally fixed rather than subject to negotiation as in the United States, are likely to be higher. In many foreign countries there is less government supervision and less regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States. Such concerns are particularly heightened in emerging market countries and Eastern European countries.

 

Issuers of foreign securities may also suffer from social, political and economic instability. Such instability can lead to illiquidity or price volatility in foreign securities traded on affected markets. Foreign issuers may be subject to the risk that during certain periods the liquidity of securities of a particular issuer or industry, or all the securities within a particular region, will be adversely affected by economic, market or political events, or adverse investor perceptions, which may cause temporary or permanent devaluation of the relevant securities. In addition, if a market for a foreign security closes as a result of such instability, it may be more difficult to obtain accurate independently-sourced prices for securities traded on these markets and may be difficult to value the effected foreign securities for extended periods of time.

 

In connection with the purchase or sale of securities denominated in foreign currencies, the Adviser endeavors to buy and sell foreign currencies on as favorable a basis as practicable. Some price spread on currency exchange (to cover service charges) may be incurred, particularly when a Fund changes investments from one country to another or when proceeds of the sale of Fund shares in U.S. dollars are used for the purchase of securities in foreign countries. Also, some countries may adopt policies that would prevent a Fund from transferring cash out of the country or withhold portions of interest and dividends at the source. There is the possibility of expropriation, nationalization or confiscatory taxation, withholding and other foreign taxes on income or other amounts, foreign exchange controls (which may include suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a given country), default in foreign government securities, political or social instability or diplomatic developments that could affect investments in securities of issuers in foreign nations.

 

Foreign securities markets have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in certain markets there have been times when settlements have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions. Delays in settlement could result in temporary periods when assets of a Fund are uninvested and no return is earned thereon. The inability of a Fund to make intended security purchases due to settlement problems could cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to settlement problems could result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent declines in value of the portfolio security or, if the Fund has entered into a contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability to

 

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the purchaser. Furthermore, problems with the timely settlement of foreign securities transactions may impair a Fund’s ability to value those securities accurately.

 

A Fund may be affected either unfavorably or favorably by fluctuations in the relative rates of exchange between the currencies of different nations, by exchange control regulations and by indigenous economic and political developments. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will influence values within a Fund from the perspective of U.S. investors, and may also affect the value of dividends and interest earned, gains and losses realized on the sale of securities, and net investment income and gains, if any, to be distributed to shareholders by a Fund. The rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and other currencies is determined by the forces of supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets. These forces are affected by the international balance of payments and other economic and financial conditions, government intervention, speculation and other factors. The Adviser will attempt to avoid unfavorable consequences and to take advantage of favorable developments in particular nations where, from time to time, it places a Fund’s investments.

 

The exercise of this flexible policy may include decisions to purchase securities with substantial risk characteristics and other decisions such as changing the emphasis on investments from one nation to another and from one type of security to another. Some of these decisions may later prove profitable and others may not. No assurance can be given that profits, if any, will exceed losses.

 

Foreign Securities — Emerging Market Countries. There are greater risks involved in investing in companies in emerging market countries than those associated with investments in developed foreign markets. These risks include (i) less social, political and economic stability; (ii) the small current size of the markets for such securities and the currently low or nonexistent volume of trading and lower levels of government regulation of the markets, which may result in a relative lack of liquidity, greater price volatility and higher risk of settlement disruption and means the market in an emerging market country may be dominated by a few issues or sectors or only a few investors; (iii) high levels of debt and the potential for future periods of severe currency devaluation, inflation or recession; (iv) certain national policies which may restrict a Fund’s investment opportunities, including restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to national interest; (iv) foreign taxation; (v) the absence of developed legal structures governing private or foreign investment or allowing for judicial redress for injury to private property or resulting in disparate treatment of holders of the same class of shares of a company; (vi) the absence, in some cases, of a capital market structure or market-oriented economy; and (vii) the possibility that economic developments may be slowed or reversed by unanticipated political or social events in such countries.

 

Investments in emerging market countries also may involve heightened risks of nationalization, expropriation and confiscatory taxation. The governments of a number of emerging market countries expropriated large amounts of private property in the past, in many cases without adequate compensation, and there can be no assurance that such expropriation will not occur in the future. In the event of such expropriation, a Fund could lose a substantial portion of any investments it has made in the affected countries. Further, no accounting standards exist in most emerging market countries and different or substantially less information about issuers may be available to investors. Finally, even though certain emerging market currencies may be convertible into United States dollars, the conversion rates may be artificial rather than reflecting their actual market values and may be adverse to a Fund.

 

Investment in emerging market countries may require special custody or other arrangements before investing. The securities settlement procedures in emerging market countries tend to be less sophisticated, and the Fund therefore may be required to deliver securities before receiving payment and may be unable to complete transactions during market disruptions. Limited liquidity, volume and information and heightened volatility may make emerging markets securities more difficult to fair value. The factors discussed above may result in increased transaction costs.

 

Emerging countries may be subject to a substantially greater degree of economic, political and social instability and disruption than more developed countries. This instability may result from, among other things, the following: (i) authoritarian governments or military involvement in political and economic decision making, including changes or attempted changes in governments through extra-constitutional means; (ii) popular unrest associated with demands for improved political, economic or social conditions; (iii) internal insurgencies; (iv) hostile relations with neighboring countries; (v) ethnic, religious and racial disaffection or conflict; and (vi) the absence of developed legal structures governing foreign private investments and private property; (vii) the small current size of the markets for such securities and the currently low or nonexistent volume of trading, which result in a lack of liquidity and in greater price volatility; (viii) certain national policies which may restrict the Fund’s investment opportunities, including restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to national interest; (ix) foreign taxation; (x) the absence, in some cases, of a capital market structure or market-oriented economy; and (xi) the

 

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possibility that economic developments may be slowed or reversed by unanticipated political or social events in such  countries. Such economic, political and social instability could disrupt the principal financial markets in which the Fund may invest and adversely affect the value of the Fund’s assets. The Fund’s investments can also be adversely affected by any increase in taxes or by political, economic or diplomatic developments.

 

The economies of emerging countries may suffer from unfavorable growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments. Many emerging countries have experienced in the past, and continue to experience, high rates of inflation. In certain countries inflation has at times accelerated rapidly to hyperinflationary levels, creating a negative interest rate environment and sharply eroding the value of outstanding financial assets in those countries. Other emerging countries, on the other hand, have recently experienced deflationary pressures and are in economic recessions. In addition, many emerging countries are also highly dependent on international trade and exports, including exports of oil and other commodities to sustain their economic growth. As a result, emerging countries are particularly vulnerable to downturns of the world economy. The recent global financial crisis tightened international credit supplies and weakened global demand for their exports. As a result, certain of these economies faced significant economic difficulties, which caused some emerging market economies to fall into recession. Although economies in certain emerging countries have recently shown signs of recovery, such recovery may be gradual as weak economic conditions in Europe, Asia and North America may continue to suppress demand for exports from emerging countries.

 

Depositary Receipts and New York Registered Shares. Each of the Equity Funds may invest in depositary receipts. Depositary receipts are instruments generally issued by domestic banks or trust companies that represent the deposits of a security of a foreign issuer. Generally, investors may pay a fee to convert depositary receipts to the home-market shares.

 

American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”), Holding Company Depositary Receipts (“HOLDRs”), New York Registered Shares (“NYRs”) and American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) are considered foreign securities. ADRs are traded in U.S. dollars on U.S. exchanges or over-the-counter, are typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, and evidence ownership of underlying foreign securities. Certain institutions issuing ADRs may not be sponsored by the issuer. A non-sponsored depositary may not provide the same shareholder information that a sponsored depositary is required to provide under its contractual arrangements with the issuer. EDRs are issued by European financial institutions and typically trade in Europe and GDRs are issued by European financial institutions and typically trade in both Europe and the United States. HOLDRs are fixed baskets of U.S. or foreign stocks that give an investor an ownership interest in each of the underlying stocks. NYRs, also known as Guilder Shares since most of the issuing companies are Dutch, are dollar-denominated certificates issued by foreign companies specifically for the U.S. market. ADSs are shares issued under a deposit agreement that represents an underlying security in the issuer’s home country. (An ADS is the actual share trading, while an ADR represents a bundle of ADSs.) Investments in these types of securities involve similar risks to investments in foreign securities.

 

Generally, foreign security depositary receipts in registered form are designed for use in the U.S. securities market and foreign security depositary receipts in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the United States. Depositary receipts in which each of the Funds may invest are typically denominated in U.S. dollars, but may be denominated in other currencies. Depositary receipts may be issued pursuant to sponsored or unsponsored programs. In sponsored programs, an issuer has made arrangements to have its securities traded in the form of depositary receipts. In unsponsored programs, the issuer may not be directly involved in the creation of the program. Although regulatory requirements with respect to sponsored and unsponsored programs are generally similar, in some cases it may be easier to obtain financial information from an issuer that has participated in the creation of a sponsored program. Accordingly, there may be less information available regarding issuers of securities underlying unsponsored programs and there may not be a correlation between such information and the market value of the depositary receipts. Depositary receipts evidencing ownership of a foreign corporation also involve the risks of other investments in foreign securities. For purposes of each of the Fund’s investment policies, a Fund’s investments in depositary receipts will be deemed to be investments in the underlying securities.

 

Unlike depositary receipts of foreign companies, NYRs are not receipts backed by the home market security, but represent dollar-denominated direct claims on the issuing company’s capital. Investment in NYRs, therefore, involves similar risks to investing directly in other types of foreign securities. Like depositary receipts, however, investors may pay a fee to convert to the home-market shares. In addition, during periods of social, political or economic unrest or instability in a country or region, the value of foreign securities traded on United States’

 

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exchanges tied to such country or region, such as ADRs and GDRs, could be affected by, among other things, increasing price volatility, illiquidity or the closure of the primary market on which the securities underlying the foreign securities are traded.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions. In order to protect against a possible loss on investments resulting from a decline or appreciation in the value of a particular foreign currency against the U.S. dollar or another foreign currency or to facilitate local settlements or to protect against currency exposure in connection with distributions to Fund shareholders, each of the Funds is authorized, but is not required, to enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“forward currency contracts”) and spot currency contracts (“spot contracts”). Other currency transactions include currency futures, options on currencies, and currency swaps. Forward currency contracts involve a privately negotiated obligation to purchase or sell (with delivery generally required) a specified currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. Neither forward currency contracts nor spot contracts eliminate fluctuations in the values of portfolio securities but rather allow a Fund to establish a rate of currency exchange for a future point in time or purchase currency at a particular point in time. Spot contracts involve the purchase of foreign currency at the current rate, typically in an effort to facilitate transactions in foreign securities. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows based on the notional difference among two or more currencies and operates similarly to an interest rate swap as described in this SAI. These instruments are subject to the risk that the counterparty will default.

 

A Fund may enter into currency transactions with counterparties that have received (or the guarantors of the obligations that have received) a credit rating of A-1 or P-1 by S&P or Moody’s, respectively, or that have an equivalent rating from an NRSRO or are determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.

 

A Fund’s dealings in forward currency contracts and other currency transactions such as futures, options, options on futures and swaps will be limited to hedging involving either specific transactions or portfolio positions. Transaction hedging is entering into a currency transaction with respect to specific assets or liabilities of the Fund, which will generally arise in connection with the purchase or sale of its portfolio securities or the receipt of income therefrom. Position hedging is entering into a currency transaction with respect to portfolio security positions denominated or generally quoted in that currency.

 

A Fund will not enter into a transaction to hedge currency exposure to an extent greater, after netting all transactions intended wholly or partially to offset other transactions, than the aggregate market value (at the time of entering into the transaction) of the securities held in its portfolio that are denominated or generally quoted in or currently convertible into such currency, other than with respect to proxy hedging as described below.

 

A Fund may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into transactions to purchase or sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value relative to other currencies to which the Fund has or in which the Fund expects to have portfolio exposure.

 

When the Adviser anticipates that a particular foreign currency may decline substantially relative to the U.S. dollar or other leading currencies, in order to reduce risk, a Fund may, but is not obligated to, enter into a forward currency contract to sell, for a fixed amount, the amount of foreign currency approximating the value of some or all of the Fund’s securities denominated in such foreign currency. Similarly, when the obligations held by a Fund create a short position in a foreign currency, a Fund may enter into a forward currency contract to buy, for a fixed amount, an amount of foreign currency approximating the short position. With respect to any forward currency contract, it will not generally be possible to match precisely the amount covered by that contract and the value of the securities involved due to the changes in the values of such securities resulting from market movements between the date the forward contract is entered into and the date it matures. With respect to any forward currency contract, it will not generally be possible to match precisely the amount covered by that contract and the value of the securities involved due to the changes in the values of such securities resulting from market movements between the date the forward contract is entered into and the date it matures. The projection of short-term currency market movement is extremely difficult, and the successful execution of a short-term hedging strategy is highly uncertain. Foreign currency transactions involve the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted and that the Fund’s hedging strategies will be ineffective. In addition, while forward currency contracts may offer protection from losses resulting from declines or appreciation in the value of a particular foreign currency, they also limit potential gains that might result from changes in the value of such currency. A Fund will also incur costs in connection with forward currency contracts and conversions of foreign currencies and U.S. dollars.

 

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When entering into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency, a Fund may enter into a forward currency contract for the amount of the purchase or sale price to protect against variations, between the date the security is purchased or sold and the date on which payment is made or received, in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar or other foreign currency.

 

For deliverable forward currency contracts, at maturity, the Fund may either sell the portfolio security and make delivery of the foreign currency, or it may retain the security and terminate its contractual obligation to deliver the foreign currency by purchasing an “offsetting” contract obligating it to purchase, on the same maturity date, the same amount of the foreign currency. It is impossible to forecast with absolute precision the market value of portfolio securities at the expiration of the forward currency contract. Accordingly, it may be necessary for the Fund to purchase additional foreign currency on the spot market (and bear the expense of such purchase) if the market value of the security is less than the amount of foreign currency the Fund is obligated to deliver and if a decision is made to sell the security and make delivery of the foreign currency. Conversely, it may be necessary to sell on the spot market some of the foreign currency received upon the sale of the portfolio security if its market value exceeds the amount of foreign currency the Fund is obligated to deliver.

 

If the Fund retains the portfolio security and engages in offsetting transactions, the Fund will incur a gain or a loss (as described below) to the extent that there has been movement in forward contract prices. If the Fund engages in an offsetting transaction, it may subsequently enter into a new forward contract to sell the foreign currency. Should forward prices decline during the period between the Fund’s entering into a forward currency contract for the sale of a foreign currency and the date it enters into an offsetting contract for the purchase of the foreign currency, the Fund will realize a gain to the extent the price of the currency it has agreed to sell exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase. Should forward prices increase, the Fund will suffer a loss to the extent the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to sell.

 

A Fund will cover its exposure to foreign currency transactions by segregating liquid assets in compliance with applicable requirements. A Fund will designate on its records cash or liquid assets equal to the amount of the Fund’s assets that could be required to consummate a forward currency contract at the settlement date except to the extent the contracts are otherwise “covered.” A forward currency contract to sell a foreign currency is “covered” if a Fund owns the currency (or securities denominated in the currency) underlying the contract, or holds a forward currency contract (or call option) permitting a Fund to buy the same currency at a price no higher than a Fund’s price to sell the currency. A forward contract to buy a foreign currency is “covered” if a Fund holds a forward contract (or put option) permitting a Fund to sell the same currency at a price as high as or higher than the Fund’s price to buy the currency. Although a Fund is not required to designate cash or liquid assets on its records with regard to “covered” forward currency contracts, each Fund will monitor its leverage exposure to such contracts daily.

 

Beginning on the date a Fund enters into a currency swap transaction, the Fund will designate on its records cash or liquid assets sufficient to make payment for each currency swap transaction on the next payment date. This amount will be equal to the net difference between the present value of the payments a Fund expects to receive and the present value of the payments the Fund expects to make. However, a Fund is not required to designate any assets in connection with currency swap transactions if the present value of the payments it expects to receive is greater than the present value of the payments it expects to make. Alternatively, the Fund may segregate an amount equal to the notional amount of the contract. For the purpose of determining the adequacy of the securities designated in connection with forward currency contracts and currency swap transactions, the value of the designated securities will be marked to market daily. If the market value of such securities declines or the designated securities become illiquid, additional cash or liquid assets will be designated daily so that the value of the designated securities will equal the amount of such commitments by the Fund.

 

To reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or anticipated holdings of portfolio securities, the Fund may also engage proxy hedging. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which the Fund’s portfolio is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy hedging entails entering into a commitment or option to sell a currency whose changes in value are generally considered to be correlated to a currency or currencies in which some or all of the Fund’s portfolio securities are or are expected to be denominated, in exchange for U.S. dollars. The amount of the commitment or option would not exceed the value of the Fund’s securities denominated in correlated currencies. For example, if the Adviser considers that the Canadian dollar is correlated to the Australian dollar, the Fund holds securities denominated in Canadian dollars and the Adviser believes that the value of the Canadian dollar will decline against the U.S. dollar, the Adviser may enter into a commitment or option to sell Australian dollars and buy U.S. dollars. Currency hedging involves some of the same

 

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risks and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Fund if the currency being hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not anticipated. Further, there is the risk that the perceived correlation between various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the particular time that the Fund is engaging in proxy hedging. If a Fund enters into a currency hedging transaction, beginning on the date that the hedging transaction is consummated, the Fund will designate cash or liquid assets on its records in an amount sufficient to make payment for the foreign currency at the settlement date, to the extent that the Fund’s obligations are not otherwise “covered” through ownership of the underlying currency.

 

Currency transactions are subject to risks different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can be negatively affected by government exchange controls, blockages, and manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These can result in losses to the Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or funds in settlement of obligations and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring transaction costs. Buyers and sellers of currency futures are subject to the same risks that apply to the use of futures generally. Further, settlement of a currency futures contract for the purchase of most currencies must occur at a bank based in the issuing nation. Trading options on currency futures is relatively new, and the ability to establish and close positions on such options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid market which may not always be available. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate based on factors extrinsic to that country’s economy.

 

Certain foreign currency forwards are now regulated by the CFTC and many are expected eventually to be subject to mandatory exchange trading and clearing. Central clearing is expected to decrease counterparty risk and increase liquidity, but will not make such transactions risk free and may require a Fund to incur increased expenses.

 

Derivatives.

 

Credit Default Swaps. The Bond Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements. Swap agreements are contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than one year and may be negotiated bilaterally and traded OTC between two parties or, in some instances, must be transacted through a futures commission merchant and cleared through a clearing house that serves as central counterparty and exchange traded. A credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by the Fund. The protection “buyer” in a credit default contract is generally obligated to pay the protection “seller” an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event, such as a default, on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the “par value” (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount, if the swap is cash settled. The Fund may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If the Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the Fund may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, depending on the terms of the swap, if a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller, the Fund generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

 

Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, illiquidity risk associated with a particular issuer, and issuer credit risk, each of which will be similar in either case, credit default swaps are often illiquid and are subject to counterparty credit, correlation, valuation, liquidity and leveraging risks. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, depending on the terms of the swap, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller.

 

Swaps are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CTFC”). Use of swaps can cause the Fund to be subject to additional regulatory requirements, which may generate additional Fund expenses. The Bond Fund may be subject to mandatory central clearing and exchange-trading requirements for certain standardized credit default swaps (e.g., certain credit default swaps tied to an index). These requirements may reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity, but will not make credit default swap transactions risk free and may require the

 

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Fund to incur increased expenses to access the same types of swaps previously available on a bilateral basis. Depending on the swap, the margin required under the rules of the clearinghouse and by the futures commission merchant may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by the Fund to support its obligations under a similar uncleared swap. Regulators are expected to adopt rules imposing certain margin requirements, including minimums on uncleared swaps, which could change this comparison.

 

The Fund’s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily and offset against any amounts owing to the Fund. For credit default swaps that involve the sale of credit protection (e.g., the Fund takes on the on the risk of a default in an underlying bond), the Fund will segregate an amount equal to the notional amount of the contract. For credit default swaps that involve the purchase of credit protection (e.g., the Fund takes on the obligation effectively to pay a premium for insurance), the Fund will segregate an amount equal to the face amount of unpaid premiums.Such segregation will ensure that the Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will limit any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio. Such segregation will not limit the Fund’s exposure to loss.

 

Futures Transactions and Related Options. Each of the Funds may enter into futures contracts and options on futures contracts, as described below.

 

Futures Contracts . The Funds may purchase and sell futures contracts on securities and other instruments . Futures contracts are traded on organized exchanges regulated by the CFTC. Transactions on such exchanges are cleared through a clearing corporation, which guarantees the performance of the parties to each contract. The terms of futures contracts are set forth in the rules of the exchange on which the futures contracts are traded. The following provides a detailed description of the use of such futures contracts.

 

Description of Interest Rate Futures Contracts . Interest rate futures contracts are tied to interest-bearing instruments (such as U.S. Treasury notes) and may be used by the Funds to manage the risk that interest rates will move in an adverse direction. Selling an interest rate futures contract creates an obligation to deliver the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract at a specific future time for a specified price. Purchasing a futures contract creates an obligation to take delivery of the specific type of financial instrument at a specific future time at a specific price for contracts that require physical delivery, or a net payment, for cash-settled contracts. The specific securities delivered or taken, respectively, at settlement date, would not be determined until or near that date.

 

Although interest rate futures contracts by their terms call for actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are closed out before the settlement date without making or taking delivery of securities. Closing out a futures contract is effected by the Fund’s entering into an offsetting futures contract for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of financial instrument and the same delivery date. Depending on the current price at which a Fund enters the offsetting transaction, the Fund will realize or pay the difference between the prices of the two contracts and realize a gain or a loss.

 

The Funds may sell an interest rate futures contract to maintain the income advantage from continued holding of a long-term bond while endeavoring to avoid part or all of the loss in market value that would otherwise accompany a decline in long-term securities prices. However in the event of an increase in the market value of the portfolio securities, including the portfolio security being protected, the benefit of this increase would be reduced by the loss realized on closing out the futures contract sale. If interest rate levels did not change, the Fund might incur a loss (which might be reduced by an offsetting transaction prior to the settlement date). In each transaction, transaction expenses would also be incurred.

 

The Funds may purchase an interest rate futures contract when they are not fully invested in long-term bonds but wish to defer for a time the purchase of long-term bonds in light of the availability of advantageous interim investments, e.g., shorter term securities whose yields are greater than those available on long-term bonds. A Fund’s basic motivation would be to maintain for a time the income advantage from investing in the short-term securities.

 

The Fund would be endeavoring at the same time to eliminate the effect of all or part of an expected increase in market price of the long-term bonds that the Fund may purchase.

 

Use of Interest Rate Futures Contracts . Bond prices are established in both the cash market and the futures market. In the cash market, bonds are purchased and sold with payment for the full purchase price of the bond being made in cash, generally within five business days after the trade. In the futures market, a contract is made to purchase or sell a bond in the future for a set price on a certain future date. Historically, the prices for bonds

 

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established in the futures markets have tended to move generally in the aggregate in concert with the cash market prices and have maintained fairly predictable relationships. Accordingly, the Funds may use interest rate futures contracts as a defense, or hedge, against anticipated interest rate changes, selling of futures contracts to protect against expected increases in interest rates and purchasing futures contracts to offset the impact of interest rate declines.

 

Margin Payments. Unlike the purchase or sale of portfolio securities, no price is paid or received by a Fund upon the purchase or sale of a futures contract. Initially, the Fund will be required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents, known as initial margin, based on the value of the contract. The initial margin is a performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract, which is returned to the Fund upon termination of the futures contract after all contractual obligations have been satisfied. On a daily basis, exchange rules require the calculation and transfer between the parties of that day’s gain or loss on the futures contract, a process known as “marking to market” and payment of “variation margin”. For example, when a Fund has purchased a futures contract and the price of the contract increases in response to a rise in the price of the underlying instruments, the Fund will be entitled to receive a variation margin payment equal to that increase in value. Conversely, where the Fund has purchased a futures contract and the price of the futures contract declines in response to a decrease in the underlying instrument, the Fund would be required to make a variation margin payment. At any time prior to expiration of a futures contract, the Adviser may close the position by taking an offsetting position, subject to the availability of a secondary market. A final determination of variation margin is then made and paid by the applicable party, and the Fund realizes a loss or gain on the transaction.

 

Cover Requirements . With respect to futures contracts that are not contractually required to “cash-settle,” a Fund must cover its open positions by designating or segregating on its records cash or liquid assets equal to the contract’s notional value. For futures contracts that are contractually required to “cash-settle,” however, a Fund is permitted to designate cash or liquid assets in an amount equal to the Fund’s next daily marked-to-market (net) obligation, if any ( i.e., the Fund’s daily net liability) rather than the notional value. By designating assets equal to only its net obligation under cash-settled forwards or futures the Fund will have the ability to employ leverage to a greater extent than if the Fund were required to segregate assets equal to the full notional value of such contracts.

 

Risks of Transactions in Futures Contracts . There are several risks in connection with the use of futures by the Funds as hedging devices. One risk arises because of the imperfect correlation between movements in the price of futures and movements in the price of the instruments which are the subject of the hedge. The price of futures may move more than or less than the price of the instruments being hedged. If the price of futures moves less than the price of the instruments which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge will not be fully effective , but, if the price of the instruments being hedged has moved in an unfavorable direction, a Fund would be in a better position than if it had not hedged at all. If the price of the instruments being hedged has moved in a favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on the futures. If the price of the futures moves more than the price of the hedged instrument, the Fund will experience either a loss or gain on the futures contract that will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the instrument subject to the hedge. To compensate for the imperfect correlation of contrary movements in the price of instruments being hedged and movements in the price of futures contracts, the Fund may buy or sell futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the dollar amount of instruments being hedged if the volatility over a particular time period of the prices of such instruments has been greater than the volatility over such time period of the futures, or if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser. Conversely, the Funds may buy or sell fewer futures contracts if the volatility over a particular time period of the prices of the instruments being hedged is less than the volatility over such time period of the futures contract being used, or if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser. It is also possible that, when a Fund sells futures contracts to hedge its portfolio against a decline in the market, the market may advance and the value of the futures instruments held in the Fund may decline.

 

Where futures contracts are purchased to hedge against a possible increase in the price of securities before a Fund is able to invest its cash (or cash equivalents) in an orderly fashion, it is possible that the market may decline instead. If the Fund then concludes not to invest its cash at that time because of concern as to possible further market decline or for other reasons, the Fund will realize a loss on the futures contract that is not offset by a reduction in the price of the securities that were to be purchased and will have incurred transaction fees.

 

In addition, the price of futures contracts may not correlate perfectly with movement in the cash market due to certain market distortions. For example, an increase in volume in futures contracts due to offsetting transactions near the expiration of a contract could distort the normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Also, the

 

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liquidity of the futures market depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery, liquidity in the futures market could be reduced, thus producing distortions. These factors can mean that correct forecast of general market trends or interest rate movements by the Adviser may still not result in a successful hedging transaction over a short time frame.

 

Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade that provides a secondary market for such futures contracts. There is no assurance that a liquid secondary market on any exchange or board of trade will exist for any particular contract or at any particular time. When there is no liquid market, it may not be possible to close a futures contract, and in the event of adverse price movements, the Funds would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin and make or take delivery of the underlying investment upon expiration of the futures contract.

 

Further, it should be noted that the liquidity of a secondary market in a futures contract may be adversely affected by “daily price fluctuation limits” established by exchanges which limit the amount of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open futures positions. The trading of futures contracts is also subject to the risk of trading halts, suspensions, exchange or clearing house equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house or other disruptions of normal activity, which could at times make it difficult or impossible to liquidate existing positions or to recover equity .

 

Successful use of futures to hedge portfolio securities can protect against adverse market movements but also can reduce potential gain . For example, if a particular Fund has hedged against the possibility of a decline in the market adversely affecting securities held by it and securities prices increase instead, the Fund will lose part or all of the benefit to the increased value of its securities which it has hedged because it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such situations, if the Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such sales of securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices which reflect the rising market. The Funds may have to sell securities at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so.

 

Options on Futures Contracts. The Funds may purchase and write options on the futures contracts described above. Buying a futures option gives the holder, in return for the premium paid, the right to buy from (call) or sell to (put) the writer of the option a futures contract at a specified price at a specified time or any time during the period of the option, depending on the terms of the options contract. Upon exercise, the writer of the option is obligated to pay the difference between the cash value of the futures contract and the exercise price. Like the buyer or seller of a futures contract, the holder, or writer, of an option has the right to terminate its position prior to the scheduled expiration of the option by selling or purchasing an option of the same series, at which time the person entering into the closing transaction will realize a gain or loss. A Fund will be required to deposit initial margin and variation margin with respect to put and call options on futures contracts written by it pursuant to requirements similar to those described above. Net option premiums received will be included as initial margin deposits.

 

Investments in futures options involve some of the same considerations that are involved in connection with investments in future contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid secondary market). In addition, the purchase or sale of an option also entails the risk that changes in the value of the underlying futures contract will not correspond to changes in the value of the option purchased. Depending on the pricing of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based, or upon the price of the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In general, the market prices of options can be expected to be more volatile than the market prices on underlying futures contracts. Compared to the purchase or sale of futures contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on futures contracts may frequently involve less potential risk to the Fund because the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options (plus transaction costs). The writing of an option on a futures contract involves risks similar to those risks relating to the sale of futures contracts.

 

Interest Rate Swap Transactions. The Bond Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements for purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to the Fund than if the Fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded that desired return. Interest rate swap transactions involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of commitments to pay or receive interest, such as an exchange of fixed rate payments in exchange for floating rate payments. Swaps are regulated by the CFTC. Use of swaps can cause a Fund to be subject to additional regulatory requirements, which may generate additional Fund expenses. The Bond Fund is subject to mandatory central clearing and exchange-trading requirements for many standardized interest rate swaps. These requirements

 

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may reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity, but will not make interest rate swap transactions risk free and may require the Fund to incur increased expenses to access the same types of swaps previously available on a bilateral basis. Depending on the swap, the margin required under the rules of the clearinghouse and by the futures commission merchant may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by the Fund to support its obligations under a similar uncleared swap. Regulators are expected to adopt rules imposing certain margin requirements, including minimums on uncleared swaps, which could change this comparison.

 

Certain federal income tax requirements may limit the Fund’s ability to engage in certain interest rate transactions. Gains from transactions in interest rate swaps distributed to shareholders of the Fund will be taxable as ordinary income or, in certain circumstances, as long-term capital gains to the shareholders.

 

For cash settled swaps, beginning on the date the Fund enters into a swap transaction, the Fund will designate on its records cash or liquid assets sufficient to make payment for each swap transaction on the next payment date. This amount will be equal to the net difference between the present value of the payments the Fund expects to receive and the present value of the payments the Fund expects to make and will be monitored on a daily basis. Alternatively, the Fund may segregate an amount equal to the notional amount of the contract. Such segregation will ensure that the Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will limit any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio. Such segregation will not limit the Fund’s exposure to loss. The Fund is not required to designate any assets in connection with swap transactions if the present value of the payments it expects to receive is greater than the present value of the payments it expects to make.

 

Interest rate swaps are also subject to correlation, valuation, liquidity and leveraging risks. The use of interest rate swaps is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. If the Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market values, interest rates and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the Fund would be lower than it would have been if interest rate swaps were not used. The swaps market has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing standardized swap documentation. As a result, the interest rate swaps market has become relatively liquid in comparison with other similar instruments traded in the interbank market. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential additional government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund.

 

Options. Each of the Funds may purchase and sell put and call options, but will primarily write covered call options, purchase put options on securities held by the applicable Fund, or otherwise engage in options transactions that do not leverage the Fund. Such options may relate to particular securities and may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange and issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. Options trading is a highly specialized activity that entails greater than ordinary investment risk. Options on particular securities may be more volatile than the underlying securities, and therefore, on a percentage basis, an investment in options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying securities themselves . For risks associated with options on foreign securities, see “Foreign Currency Transactions” above.

 

A call option for a particular security gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer of the option the obligation to sell, the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option, regardless of the market price of the security. The premium paid to the writer is in consideration for undertaking the obligations under the option contract. A put option for a particular security gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration date of the option, regardless of the market price of the security.

 

The writer of an option that wishes to terminate its obligation may effect a “closing purchase transaction.” This is accomplished by buying an option of the same series as the option previously written. The effect of the purchase is that the writer’s position will be canceled by the clearing corporation. However, a writer may not effect a closing purchase transaction after being notified of the exercise of an option. Likewise, an investor who is the holder of an option may liquidate its position by effecting a “closing sale transaction.” The cost of such a closing purchase transaction plus transaction costs may be greater than the premium received upon the original option, in which event the Fund will have incurred a loss in the transaction. There is no guarantee in any instance that either a closing purchase transaction or a closing sale transaction can be effected.

 

Effecting a closing sale transaction in the case of a written call option will permit the Funds to write another call option on the underlying security with either a different exercise price or expiration date or both. Also, effecting a closing sale transaction will permit the cash or proceeds from the concurrent sale of any securities subject to the

 

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option to be used for other Fund investments. If a Fund desires to sell a particular security from its portfolio on which it has written a call option, it will effect a closing sale transaction prior to or concurrent with the sale of the security.

 

The Funds may write options in connection with buy-and-write transactions; that is, the Funds may purchase a security and then write a call option against that security. The Funds will determine the exercise price of the call based upon the expected price movement of the underlying security. The exercise price of a call option may be below (“in-the-money”), equal to (“at-the-money”) or above (“out-of-the-money”) the current value of the underlying security at the time the option is written. Buy-and-write transactions using in-the-money call options may be used when it is expected that the price of the underlying security will remain flat or decline moderately during the option period. Buy-and-write transactions using out-of-the-money call options may be used when it is expected that the premiums received from writing the call option plus the appreciation in the market price of the underlying security up to the exercise price will be greater than the appreciation in the price of the underlying security alone. If the call options are exercised in such transactions, the maximum gain to the relevant Fund will be the premium received by it for writing the option, adjusted upwards or downwards by the difference between the Fund’s purchase price of the security and the exercise price. If the options are not exercised and the price of the underlying security declines, the amount of such decline will be offset in part, or entirely, by the premium received.

 

In the case of writing a call option on a security, the option is “covered” if a Fund owns the security underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration, such as conversion or exchange of other securities held by it, or, if additional cash consideration is required, the Fund has designated or “segregated” on its records cash or liquid assets equal in value to such amount. A call option is covered if a Fund holds a call on the same security or index as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is (1) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (2) greater than the exercise price of the call written provided the Fund designates on its records cash or liquid assets equal to the difference. A Fund will limit its investment in uncovered put or call options purchased or written, measured by the exercise price in the case of a put or market value in the case of a call, by the Fund to 33 1/3% of the Fund’s total assets. A Fund will write put options only if they are covered by (1) designating on its records cash or liquid assets in an amount not less than the exercise price of the option at all times during the option period or (2) selling short the underlying security at a price at least equal to the strike price or purchasing a put option with a strike price at least equal to the strike price of the put option sold.

 

The writing of covered put options is similar in terms of risk/return characteristics to buy-and-write transactions. If the market price of the underlying security rises or otherwise is above the exercise price, the put option will expire worthless and the relevant Fund’s gain will be limited to the premium received. If the market price of the underlying security declines or otherwise is below the exercise price, the Fund may elect to close the position or take delivery of the security at the exercise price and the Fund’s return will be the premium received from the put option minus the amount by which the market price of the security is below the exercise price.

 

The Funds may purchase put options to hedge against a decline in the value of their portfolios. By using put options in this way, a Fund will reduce any profit it might otherwise have realized in the underlying security by the amount of the premium paid for the put option and by transaction costs. The Funds may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that they anticipate purchasing in the future. The premium paid for the call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by a Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Fund.

 

When a Fund purchases an option, the premium paid by it is recorded as an asset of the Fund. When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium (the premium less the commission) received by the Fund is included in the liability section of the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities as a deferred credit. The amount of this asset or deferred credit will be subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option purchased or written. The current value of the traded option is the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the average of the closing bid and asked prices. If an option purchased by the Fund expires unexercised the Fund realizes a loss equal to the premium paid. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction on an option purchased by it, the Fund will realize a gain if the premium received by the Fund on the closing transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, or a loss if it is less. If an option written by a Fund expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, it will realize a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the net premium received when the option is sold) and the deferred credit related to such option

 

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will be eliminated. If an option written by a Fund is exercised, the proceeds of the sale will be increased by the net premium originally received and the Fund will realize a gain or loss.

 

There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities and indices. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. An option writer that is unable to effect a closing purchase transaction will not be able to sell the underlying security (in the case of a covered call option) or liquidate the segregated account (in the case of a secured put option) until the option expires or the optioned security is delivered upon exercise with the result that the writer in such circumstances will be subject to the risk of market decline or appreciation in the security during such period.

 

There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to close an unlisted option position. Furthermore, unlisted options are not subject to the protections afforded purchasers of listed options by the Options Clearing Corporation, which performs the obligations of its members who fail to do so in connection with the purchase or sale of options.

 

In addition, a liquid secondary market for particular options, whether traded over-the-counter or on a national securities exchange (an “Exchange”), may be absent for reasons which include the following: there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options; restrictions may be imposed by an Exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions or both; trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities; unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations on an Exchange; the facilities of an Exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or one or more Exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that Exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options that had been issued by the Options Clearing Corporation as a result of trades on that Exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

 

Stock Index Futures, Options on Stock and Bond Indices and Options on Stock and Bond Index Futures Contracts. Each of the Funds may enter into stock index futures contracts, and purchase and sell options on stock and bond indices and options on stock and bond index futures contracts as described in the applicable Prospectus. The Funds may use such options on futures contracts in connection with its hedging strategies in lieu of purchasing and selling the underlying futures or purchasing and writing options directly on the underlying securities or indices. For example, the Funds may purchase put options or write call options on stock and bond index futures, rather than selling futures contracts, in anticipation of a decline in general stock or bond market prices or purchase call options or write put options on stock or bond index futures, rather than purchasing such futures, to hedge against possible increases in the price of securities which such Funds intend to purchase. Index futures and options are subject to the same types of risks as are described under “Futures Transactions and Related Options” above.

 

A stock index assigns relative values to the stocks included in the index and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the stocks included. Some stock index futures contracts are based on broad market indices, such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 or the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index. In contrast, certain exchanges offer futures contracts on narrower market indices, such as the Standard & Poor’s 100 or indices based on an industry or market segment, such as oil and gas stocks. A stock index futures contract is an agreement in which one party agrees to deliver to the other an amount of cash equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific stock index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is made. No physical delivery of securities is made.

 

A bond index assigns relative values of the bonds included in the index and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the bonds included. The Chicago Board of Trade has designed a futures contract based on the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index. This Index is composed of 40 term revenue and general obligation bonds and its composition is updated regularly as new bonds meeting the criteria of the Index are issued and existing bonds mature. The Index is intended to provide an accurate indicator of trends and changes in the municipal bond market. Each bond in the Index is independently priced by six dealer-to-dealer municipal bond brokers daily. The 40 prices then are averaged and multiplied by a coefficient. The coefficient is used to maintain the continuity of the Index when its composition changes.

 

Options on stock and bond indices are similar to options on specific securities, described above, except that, rather than the right to take or make delivery of the specific security at a specific price, an option on a stock or bond index gives the holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of that stock

 

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or bond index is greater than, in the case of a call option, or less than, in the case of a put option, the exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to such difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in dollars times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount. Unlike options on specific securities, all settlements of options on stock or bond indices are in cash, and gain or loss depends on general movements in the stocks included in the index rather than price movements in particular stocks.

 

A Fund will sell index futures contracts in order to offset a decrease in market value of its portfolio securities that might otherwise result from a market decline. A Fund will purchase index futures contracts in anticipation of purchases of securities. In a substantial majority of these transactions, a Fund will purchase such securities upon termination of the long futures position, but a long futures position may be terminated without a corresponding purchase of securities.

 

In addition, a Fund may utilize index futures contracts in anticipation of changes in the composition of its portfolio holdings. For example, in the event that a Fund expects to narrow the range of industry groups represented in its holdings it may, prior to making purchases of the actual securities, establish a long futures position based on a more restricted index, such as an index comprised of securities of a particular industry group. A Fund may also sell futures contracts in connection with this strategy, in order to protect against the possibility that the value of the securities to be sold as part of the restructuring of the portfolio will decline prior to the time of sale.

 

For example, if the Adviser expects general stock or bond market prices to rise, it might enter into a long stock index futures contract, or purchase a call option on that index, as a hedge against an increase in prices of particular securities it ultimately wants to buy. If in fact the index does rise, the price of the particular securities intended to be purchased may also increase, but that increase would be offset in part by the increase in the value of the relevant Fund’s futures contract or index option resulting from the increase in the index. If, on the other hand, the Adviser expects general stock or bond market prices to decline, it might take a short position in a futures contract, or purchase a put option, on the index. If that index does in fact decline, the value of some or all of the securities in the relevant Fund’s portfolio may also be expected to decline, but that decrease would be offset in part by the increase in the value of the Fund’s position in such futures contract or put option.

 

Other Investments and Investment Practices.

 

Borrowing . Each Fund is authorized to borrow money as permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), and as interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. Borrowing may be unsecured. No Fund intends to borrow money for leveraging purposes.

 

The 1940 Act requires a mutual fund to maintain continuous asset coverage of 300% of the amount borrowed. If the 300% asset coverage declines as a result of market fluctuations or other reasons, a Fund may be required to sell some of its portfolio holdings within three days to reduce the debt and restore the 300% asset coverage, even though it may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint to sell securities at that time. Borrowed funds are subject to interest costs that may or may not be offset by amounts earned on the borrowed funds. A Fund may also be required to maintain minimum average balances in connection with such borrowing or to pay a commitment or other fees to maintain a line of credit; either of these requirements would increase the cost of borrowing over the stated interest rate. Each Fund may, in connection with permissible borrowings, transfer, as collateral, securities owned by the Fund. However, borrowing may be unsecured.

 

Convertible Securities. Each of the Funds may invest in convertible securities, which include bonds or preferred stocks that may be converted (exchanged) into the common stock of the issuing company within a specified time period for a specified number of shares. Convertible securities offer the Fund a way to participate in the capital appreciation of the common stock into which the securities are convertible, while earning higher current income than is available from the common stock. However, convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Furthermore, the yield provided by convertible securities is generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. In addition, convertible securities may be sensitive to changes in interest rates. Therefore, the value of a convertible security may rise as interest rates fall and may decrease as interest rates rise.

 

Guaranteed Investment Contracts and Funding Agreements. The Bond Fund may make limited investments in guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”) or funding agreements issued by U.S. insurance companies. GICs and funding agreements are normally general obligations of the issuing insurance company. In some cases funding agreements may be part of an insurance company’s separate account, but they still benefit from a guarantee from the

 

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general account. Pursuant to a GIC or a funding agreement, a Fund makes cash contributions to a deposit fund of the insurance company’s general account. The insurance company then credits the Fund on a periodic basis with interest that is based on an index. A Fund will only purchase GICs or funding agreements from insurance companies that, at the time of purchase, have assets of $1 billion or more and meet quality and credit standards established by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board. Generally, GICs and funding agreements are not assignable or transferable without the permission of the issuing insurance company, and an active secondary market in GICs and funding agreements does not currently exist. Therefore, GICs and funding agreements will normally be considered illiquid investments, and will be acquired subject to the Fund’s limitation on illiquid investments. As such, GICs are generally subject to the same risks as other illiquid securities.

 

Illiquid Securities. Each of the Funds may invest up to 15% of the value of its net assets (determined at time of acquisition) in securities that are illiquid. If, after the time of acquisition, events cause this limit to be exceeded, the Fund will take steps to reduce the aggregate amount of illiquid securities within a time frame deemed to be in the best interest of the Fund.

 

Illiquid securities cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven (7) days at approximately the prices at which a Fund has valued them. Difficulty in selling illiquid securities may result in a loss to a Fund. Illiquid securities generally include securities for which there is a limited trading market, repurchase agreements and time deposits with notice/termination dates in excess of seven days, and certain securities that are subject to trading restrictions because they are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“1933 Act”). This includes restricted securities that can be offered and sold only to “qualified institutional buyers” under Rule 144A of the 1933 Act (“Rule 144A securities”) and commercial obligations issued in reliance on the “private placement” exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act (“Section 4(2) commercial paper”), unless the Adviser determines that such securities are liquid. The Adviser will determine the liquidity of such investments pursuant to guidelines established by the Board.

 

It is possible that unregistered securities purchased by a Fund in reliance upon Rule 144A could have the effect of increasing the level of the Fund’s illiquidity to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become, for a period, uninterested in purchasing these securities.

 

Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”). The Funds may invest in securities that are made available in IPOs. IPO securities may be volatile, and a Fund cannot predict whether its investments in IPOs will be successful. Securities issued through an initial public offering (IPO) can experience an immediate drop in value if the demand for the securities does not continue to support the offering price. Information about the issuers of IPO securities is also difficult to acquire since they are new to the market and may not have lengthy operating histories. Any short-term trading in connection with IPO investments could produce higher trading costs and adverse tax consequences. As a Fund grows in size, the positive effect of any IPO investments on the Fund may decrease.

 

Money Market Instruments. Each of the Funds may invest in money market instruments, which are high-quality, short-term instruments, including commercial paper, bankers’ acceptances and negotiable certificates of deposit of banks or savings and loan associations, short-term corporate obligations and short-term U.S. government securities.

 

Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”). Each of the Equity Funds may invest in master limited partnerships in which ownership interests are publicly traded. The majority of MLPs operate in the energy sector, particularly in energy infrastructure industries such as pipelines, which provide stable income streams. Fees that pipelines are able to charge are highly regulated by the U.S. government; therefore, these types of MLPs are subject to the risk that regulatory action will decrease fee levels.

 

Generally, an MLP is operated under the supervision of one or more managing general partners. Limited partners (including a Fund that invests in an MLP) are not involved in the day-to-day management of the partnership. They are allocated income and capital gains associated with the partnership project in accordance with the terms established in the partnership agreement. Limited partners do not have voting rights in an MLP. The risks of investing in an MLP are generally those inherent in investing in a partnership as opposed to a corporation. For example, state law governing partnerships is often less restrictive than state law governing corporations. Accordingly, there may be fewer protections afforded investors in an MLP than investors in a corporation.

 

Since MLPs are structured as partnerships they generally do not pay corporate income taxes. Taxes are only paid when distributions are received, thus avoiding the double taxation faced by investors in corporations. MLPs face stringent provisions including the requirement to pay minimum quarterly distributions to limited partners, by contract. Thus, the distributions of MLPs tend to be predictable and provide current income to investors. As with

 

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high-yielding equities, MLPs are often more appealing to investors at times of low interest rates, as this results in higher yields for MLPs relative to bonds and money market instruments. Increasing interest rates would result in lower relative yields versus other alternative assets.

 

MLPs generally enjoy the same tax treatment as limited liability companies (“LLCs”) taxed as partnerships; that is, they are non-taxable entities with a tax shield on distributions, thus avoiding the double taxation of corporate profits. If MLPs were no longer able to pass through taxes to limited partners a large benefit of investing in MLPs would be removed.

 

The general partner in an MLP has what are called Incentive Distribution Rights (IDRs). IDRs are terms defined in the MLP partnership, which allow for the general partner to claim a higher proportion of incremental amounts of the distribution payments as these payments grow over specified levels. This is designed to provide general partners with a strong incentive to increase distributions, further enhancing the appeal of MLPs based on large, growing distributions. On the other hand, it raises the cost of equity for the MLP and can dilute the ownership claim of limited partners.

 

The profitability of MLPs could be adversely affected by changes in the regulatory environment. Most MLPs’ assets are heavily regulated by federal and state governments in diverse matters, such as the way in which certain MLP assets are constructed, maintained and operated and the prices MLPs may charge for their services. Such regulation can change over time in scope and intensity. For example, a particular by-product of an MLP process may be declared hazardous by a regulatory agency and unexpectedly increase production costs. Moreover, many state and federal environmental laws provide for civil as well as regulatory remediation, thus adding to the potential exposure an MLP may face. Extreme weather patterns could result in significant volatility in the supply of energy and power. This volatility may create fluctuations in commodity prices and earnings of companies in the energy infrastructure industry and could adversely impact the value of the interests in an MLP.

 

Other Investment Companies. Each of the Funds may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs. As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including investment advisory and administration fees. These expenses would be in addition to the expenses each Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations. Except as described in the following paragraphs, each Fund currently intends to limit its investments in securities issued by other investment companies so that, as determined immediately after a purchase of such securities is made: (i) not more than 5% of the value of a Fund’s total assets will be invested in the securities of any one investment company; (ii) not more than 10% of the value of its total assets will be invested in the aggregate in securities of investment companies as a group; and (iii) not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by a Fund.

 

These limitations do not apply to investments in investment companies through a master-feeder type arrangement. In addition, to the extent allowed by law or regulation, each Fund may invest its assets in securities of investment companies that are money market funds, including those that may be affiliated with the Adviser, in excess of the limits discussed above provided that either: (1) the acquiring Fund pays no “sales charge” or “service fee” (as each of those terms is defined in the FINRA Conduct Rules); or (2) the Adviser waives its advisory fee in an amount necessary to offset any such sales charge or service fee.

 

For purposes of this investment restriction, a “money market fund” is either: (1) an open-end investment company registered under the 1940 Act and regulated as a money market fund in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act; or (2) a company that is exempt from registration as in investment company under Sections 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act and that: (a) limits its investments to those permitted under Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act; and (b) undertakes to comply with all the other requirements of Rule 2a-7, except that, if the company has no board of directors, the company’s investment adviser performs the duties of the board of directors.

 

Each of the Funds may invest in investment companies that seek to track the composition and/or performance of specific indexes or portions of specific indexes. Certain of these investment companies, known as ETFs, are traded on a securities exchange. The market prices of index-based investments will fluctuate in accordance with both changes in the underlying portfolio securities of the investment company and also due to supply and demand of the investment company’s shares on the exchange upon which their shares are traded. Index-based investments may not replicate or otherwise match the composition or performance of their specified index due to transaction costs, among other things. Examples of ETFs include: iShares, SPDRs®, Select Sector SPDRs® and NASDAQ 100 Shares. Pursuant to an order issued by the SEC to the iShares Trust, et. al . (“SEC Order”), and procedures approved by the

 

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Board, each Fund may invest in iShares ETFs in excess of the 5% and 10% limits described above, provided that the Fund has disclosed ETF investments in its Prospectus and otherwise complies with the conditions of the SEC Order, as it may be amended, and any other applicable investment limitations.

 

Rights and Warrants. Each of the Equity Funds may purchase common stock rights and warrants separately or may receive them as part of a unit or attached to securities purchased. Warrants are securities that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase equity issues of the company issuing the warrants, or a related company, at a fixed price either on a date certain or during a set time period. Subscription rights normally have a short life span to expiration.

 

At the time of issuance, the cost of a warrant is substantially less than the cost of the underlying security itself, and price movements in the underlying security are generally magnified in the price movements of the warrant. This effect enables the investor to gain exposure to the underlying security with a relatively low capital investment but increases an investor’s risk in the event of a decline in the value of the underlying security and can result in a complete loss of the amount invested in the warrant. In addition, the price of a warrant tends to be more volatile than, and may not correlate exactly to, the price of the underlying security. If the market price of the underlying security is below the exercise price of the warrant on its expiration date, the warrant will generally expire without value.

 

The equity security underlying a warrant is authorized at the time the warrant is issued or is issued together with the warrant. Investing in warrants can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security, and, thus, can be a speculative investment. The value of a warrant may decline because of a decline in the value of the underlying security, the passage of time, changes in interest rates or in the dividend or other policies of the company whose equity underlies the warrant or a change in the perception as to the future price of the underlying security, or any combination thereof. Warrants generally pay no dividends and confer no voting or other rights other than to purchase the underlying security.

 

Real Estate-Related Securities. The Equity Funds may invest in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). None of the Funds will invest in real estate directly. REITs pool investors’ funds for investment primarily in income producing real estate or real estate loans or interests. A REIT is not taxed on income distributed to shareholders if it complies with several requirements relating to its organization, ownership, assets, and income and a requirement that it distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its taxable income (other than net capital gains) for each taxable year.

 

REITs can generally be classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid REITs. Equity REITs, which invest the majority of their assets directly in real property, derive their income primarily from rents. Equity REITs can also realize capital gains by selling properties that have appreciated in value. Mortgage REITs, which invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages, derive their income primarily from interest payments. Hybrid REITs combine the characteristics of both equity REITs and mortgage REITs.

 

REITs may be subject to risks similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate (in addition to securities markets risks). These include declines in the value of real estate, risks related to general and local economic conditions, dependency on management skill, heavy cash flow dependency, possible lack of availability of mortgage funds, overbuilding, extended vacancies of properties, increased competition, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, changes in zoning laws, losses due to costs resulting from the clean-up of environmental problems, liability to third parties for damages resulting from environmental problems, casualty or condemnation losses, limitations on rents, changes in neighborhood values, the appeal of properties to tenants and changes in interest rates. In addition to these risks, equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trusts, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. Further, equity and mortgage REITs are dependent upon management skills and generally may not be diversified. Equity and mortgage REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and self-liquidation. In addition, equity and mortgage REITs could possibly fail to qualify for the beneficial tax treatment available to REITs under the Internal Revenue Code, or to maintain their exemptions from registration under the 1940 Act. The above factors may also adversely affect a borrower’s or a lessee’s ability to meet its obligations to the REIT. In the event of a default by a borrower or lessee, the REIT may experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessorand may incur substantial costs associated with protecting investments.

 

Short Sales. Each of the Funds may engage in short sales, including short sales against the box. Short sales are transactions in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the market value of that

 

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security. A short sale against the box is a short sale where at the time of the sale, a Fund owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amounts. To complete a short sale transaction, a Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. A Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by a Fund. Until the security is replaced, a Fund is required to pay to the lender amounts equal to any interest or dividends which accrue during the period of the loan. To borrow the security, a Fund also may be required to pay a premium, which would increase the cost of the security sold. There will also be other costs associated with short sales.

 

A Fund will incur a loss as a result of the short sale if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. A Fund will realize a gain if the security declines in price between those dates. This result is the opposite of what one would expect from a cash purchase of a long position in a security. The amount of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by the amount of any premium or amounts in lieu of interest or dividends a Fund may be required to pay in connection with a short sale, and will be also decreased by any transaction or other costs.

 

Until a Fund replaces a borrowed security in connection with a short sale, a Fund will (a) designate on its records as collateral cash or liquid assets at such a level that the designated assets plus any amount deposited with the broker as collateral will equal the current value of the security sold short or (b) otherwise cover its short position in accordance with applicable law. The amount designated on a Fund’s records will be marked to market daily and at no time will the sum of the amount so designated and the amount deposited with the broker as collateral be less than the market value of the securities at the time they sold short. This may limit a Fund’s investment flexibility, as well as its ability to meet redemption requests or other current obligations.

 

There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at any particular time or at an acceptable price. During the time that a Fund is short a security, it is subject to the risk that the lender of the security will terminate the loan at a time when a Fund is unable to borrow the same security from another lender. If that occurs, a Fund may be “bought in” at the price required to purchase the security needed to close out the short position, which may be a disadvantageous price.

 

Short sales also involve other costs. A Fund must normally repay to the lender an amount equal to any dividends or interest that accrues while the loan is outstanding. In addition, to borrow the security, a Fund may be required to pay a premium. A Fund also will incur transaction costs in effecting short sales. The amount of any ultimate gain for a Fund resulting from a short sale will be decreased, and the amount of any ultimate loss will be increased, by the amount of premiums, dividends, interest or expenses a Fund may be required to pay in connection with the short sale.

 

In addition to the short sales discussed above, a Fund may make short sales “against the box,” a transaction in which a Fund enters into a short sale of a security that a Fund owns or a security equivalent in kind and amount to the security sold short that the Fund has the right to obtain at no additional cost. A Fund does not immediately deliver the securities sold and is said to have a short position in those securities until delivery occurs. If a Fund effects a short sale of securities against the box at a time when it has an unrealized gain on the securities, it may be required to recognize that gain as if it had actually sold the securities (as a “constructive sale”) on the date it effects the short sale. However, such constructive sale treatment may not apply if a Fund closes out the short sale with securities other than the appreciated securities held at the time of the short sale and if certain other conditions are satisfied.

 

Temporary Defensive Measures. Each Fund typically minimizes its cash holdings in an effort to provide investors with full market exposure to the particular asset class or classes represented by the Fund. This approach, which avoids trying to time broad market movements, allows investors to make their own asset allocation decisions. From time to time, however, each Fund temporarily may, but is not required to, invest all or any portion of its assets in short-term obligations, such as U.S. government obligations, high-quality money market instruments and exchange-traded funds, in order to meet redemption requests or as a defensive measure in response to adverse market or economic conditions.

 

ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

New or Smaller Funds. Funds with limited operating history and smaller Funds may involve additional risk. For example, there can be no assurance that a new or smaller Fund will grow to or maintain an economically viable size. Should a Fund not grow to or maintain an economically viable size, the Board of Trustees may determine to liquidate the Fund. Although the interests of shareholders in each Fund are the principal concern of the Board, in the

 

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event the Board determines to liquidate a Fund, the timing of any possible liquidation might not be favorable to certain individual shareholders.

 

Index 500 Fund. Traditional methods of fund investment management typically involve relatively frequent changes in a portfolio of securities on the basis of economic, financial and market analysis. The Index 500 Fund is not managed in this manner. Instead, with the aid of a computer program, World Asset Management Inc. purchases and sells securities for the Index 500 Fund in an attempt to produce investment results that substantially duplicate the investment composition and performance of the S&P 500® Index, taking into account redemptions, sales of additional Index 500 Fund shares, and other adjustments as described below.

 

The Index 500 Fund generally expects to hold all of the stocks included in the S&P 500® Index on the basis of each stock’s weighted capitalization in such index. World does not intend to screen securities for investment by the Index 500 Fund by traditional methods of financial and market analysis; however World may remove stocks of companies which exhibit extreme financial distress or which may impair for any reason the Index 500 Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. If an issuer drops in ranking, or is eliminated entirely from the S&P 500® Index, World may be required to sell some or all of the common stock of such issuer then held by the Index 500 Fund. Such sales of portfolio securities may be made at times when, if World were not required to effect purchases and sales of portfolio securities in accordance with the S&P 500® Index, the securities might not otherwise be sold. These sales may result in lower prices for such securities than may have been realized or in losses that may not have been incurred if World were not required to effect the purchases and sales. The failure of an issuer to declare or pay dividends, potentially materially adverse legal proceedings against an issuer, the existence or threat of defaults materially and adversely affecting an issuer’s future declaration and payment of dividends, or the existence of other materially adverse credit factors will not necessarily be the basis for the disposition of portfolio securities, unless such event causes the issuer to be eliminated entirely from the S&P 500® Index.

 

Redemptions of a substantial number of shares of the Index 500 Fund could reduce the number of issuers represented in the Index 500 Fund’s investment portfolio, increase trading costs and/or increase hedging activities (such as the purchase or sale of options on indices or futures contracts), which could, in turn, adversely affect the accuracy with which the Fund tracks the performance of the S&P 500® Index.

 

While the Index 500 Fund will invest primarily in the common stocks that constitute the S&P 500® Index in accordance with the relative capitalization as described above, it is possible that the Index 500 Fund will from time to time receive, as part of a “spin-off” or other corporate reorganization of an issuer included in the S&P 500® Index, securities that are themselves outside the S&P 500® Index. Such securities will be disposed of by the Index 500 Fund in due course consistent with the Fund’s investment objective.

 

In addition, the Index 500 Fund may invest in Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts (“SPDRs”). SPDRs are securities that represent ownership in a SPDR Trust, unit investment trusts which are intended to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of an S&P® index. SPDR interest holders are paid a “Dividend Equivalent Amount” that corresponds to the amount of cash dividends accruing to the securities in the SPDR Trust, net of certain fees and expenses charged to the Trust. Because of these fees and expenses, the dividend yield for SPDRs may be less than that of the index it represents.

 

The Index 500 Fund may also purchase put and call options on the S&P 500® Index that are traded on national securities exchanges. In addition, the Index 500 Fund may enter into transactions involving futures contracts (and futures options) on the S&P 500® Index and may purchase securities of other investment companies that are structured to seek a similar correlation to the S&P 500® Index. These transactions are effected in an effort to have fuller exposure to price movements in the S&P 500® Index pending investment of purchase orders or while maintaining liquidity to meet potential shareholder redemptions. Transactions in option and stock index futures contracts may be desirable to hedge against a price movement in the S&P 500® Index at times when the Index 500 Fund is not fully invested in stocks that are included in the S&P 500® Index. For example, by purchasing a futures contract, the Index 500 Fund may be able to reduce the potential that cash inflows will disrupt its ability to track the S&P 500® Index, since the futures contracts may serve as a temporary substitute for stocks which may then be purchased in an orderly fashion. Similarly, because futures contracts only require a small initial margin deposit, the Index 500 Fund may be able, as an effective matter, to be fully invested in the S&P 500® Index while keeping a cash reserve to meet potential redemptions.

 

The Index 500 Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P®. S&P® makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of

 

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investing in securities generally or in the Fund particularly or the ability of the S&P 500® Index to track general stock market performance. S&P®’s only relationship to the Index 500 Fund is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of S&P® and of the indexes which are determined, composed and calculated by S&P® without regard to the Fund. S&P® has no obligation to take the needs of the Fund or the owners of the Index 500 Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the indexes. S&P® is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the price of the Index 500 Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Index 500 Fund or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Index 500 Fund is converted into cash. S&P® has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Index 500 Fund.

 

S&P® does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of the S&P 500® Index or any data included therein and S&P® shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein. S&P® makes no warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by the Index 500 Fund, owners of the Index 500 Fund, or any other person or entity from the use of the S&P 500® Index or any data included therein. S&P® makes no express or implied warranties, and expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the S&P 500® Index or any data included therein. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall S&P® have any liability for any special, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages (including lost profits), even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

 

“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®” and “S&P 500®”, “S&P MidCap 400®”, “Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400”, “400”, “S&P SmallCap 600®”, “Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600” and “600” are trademarks of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by the Funds.

 

DETERMINING NET ASSET VALUE (“NAV”) AND VALUING PORTFOLIO SECURITIES .

 

The NAV of each Fund is determined and the shares of each Fund are priced as of the valuation time(s) indicated in the prospectuses on each Business Day. A “Business Day” is a day on which the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the “NYSE”) is open. The Bond Fund is authorized to close earlier than is customary for a Business Day upon the recommendation of both the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and the Adviser. In the event that a Fixed Income Fund closes earlier than is customary for a Business Day, the Fund’s NAV calculation for that day will occur as of the time of the earlier close. The NYSE will not open in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is closed on Columbus Day and Veterans Day.

 

Bond Fund.

 

Investment securities held by the Bond Fund is valued on the basis of security valuations provided by an independent pricing service, approved by the Board, that determines value by using information with respect to transactions of a security, quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various relationships between securities. Specific investment securities that are not priced by the approved pricing service will be valued according to quotations obtained from dealers who are market makers in those securities. Investment securities with less than 60 days to maturity when purchased are valued at amortized cost that approximates market value. Investment securities not having readily available market quotations will be priced at fair value using a methodology approved in good faith by the Board.

 

Equity Funds.

 

Each equity security held by a Fund is valued at the closing price on the exchange where the security is principally traded. Each security traded in the over-the-counter market (but not including securities the trading activity of which is reported on Nasdaq’s Automated Confirmation Transaction (“ACT”) System) is valued at the bid based upon quotes furnished by market makers for such securities. Each security the trading activity of which is reported on Nasdaq’s ACT System is valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price. Convertible debt securities are valued in the same manner as any debt security. Non-convertible debt securities are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-sized trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to special securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, individual trading characteristics, and other market data. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers in a manner specially authorized by the Board. Short-term obligations having 60 days or less to maturity are valued on the basis of

 

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amortized cost, except for convertible debt securities. For purposes of determining NAV, futures and options contracts generally will be valued 15 minutes after the close of trading of the NYSE.

 

Generally, trading in foreign securities, corporate bonds, U.S. government securities and money market instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the NAV of each Fund’s shares generally are determined at such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are also generally determined prior the close of the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which such values are determined and the close of the NYSE. If events affecting the value of securities occur during such a period, and a Fund’s NAV is materially affected by such changes in the value of the securities, then these securities will be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Board.

 

International Funds.

 

Time zone arbitrage. The Munder International Fund—Core Equity, Munder International Small-Cap and Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Funds (together the “International Funds”) invest a significant amount of their assets in foreign securities, which may expose them to attempts by investors to engage in “time-zone arbitrage.” Using this technique, investors seek to take advantage of differences in the values of foreign securities that might result from events that occur after the close of the foreign securities market on which a security is traded and before the close of the NYSE that day, when the Funds calculate their net asset value.

 

If successful, time zone arbitrage might dilute the interests of other shareholders. The International Funds use “fair value pricing” under certain circumstances, to adjust the closing market prices of foreign securities to reflect what the Adviser and the Board consider to be their fair value. Fair value pricing may also help to deter time zone arbitrage.

 

Fair value pricing for the International Funds. If market quotations are not readily available, or (in the Adviser’s judgment) do not accurately reflect the fair value of a security, or if after the close of the principal market on which a security held by an International Fund is traded and before the time as of which the International Fund’s net asset value is calculated that day, an event occurs that the Adviser learns of and believes in the exercise of its judgment will cause a material change in the value of that security from the closing price of the security on the principal market on which it is traded, that security may be valued by another method that the Board believes would more accurately reflect the security’s fair value.

 

The Board has adopted valuation procedures for the Funds and has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for fair valuation determinations to the Adviser and its Pricing Committee. Those determinations may include consideration of recent transactions in comparable securities, information relating to a specific security, developments in and performance of foreign securities markets, current valuations of foreign or U.S. indices, and adjustment co-efficients based on fair value models developed by independent service providers. The Adviser may, for example, adjust the value of portfolio securities based on fair value models supplied by the service provider when the Adviser believes that the adjustments better reflect actual prices as of the close of the NYSE.

 

The International Funds’ use of fair value pricing procedures involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security may be materially different from the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that an International Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the same time at which the Fund determines its net asset value per share.

 

PERFORMANCE .

 

From time to time, the “standardized yield,” “distribution return,” “dividend yield,” “average annual total return,” “total return,” and “total return at NAV” of an investment in each class of the Fund shares may be advertised. An explanation of how yields and total returns are calculated for each class and the components of those calculations are set forth below.

 

Yield and total return information may be useful to investors in reviewing a Fund’s performance. A Fund’s advertisement of its performance must, under applicable SEC rules, include the average annual total returns for each class of shares of a Fund for the 1, 5 and 10-year period (or the life of the class, if less) as of the most recently ended calendar quarter. This enables an investor to compare the Fund’s performance to the performance of other funds for the same periods. However, a number of factors should be considered before using such information as a basis for comparison with other investments. Investments in a Fund are not insured; their yield and total return are not

 

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guaranteed and normally will fluctuate on a daily basis. When redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Yield and total return for any given past period are not a prediction or representation by the Trust of future yields or rates of return on its shares. The yield and total returns of the Funds are affected by portfolio quality, portfolio maturity, the types of investments held and operating expenses.

 

Standardized Yield. The “yield” (referred to as “standardized yield”) of the Funds for a given 30-day period for a class of shares is calculated using the following formula set forth in rules adopted by the SEC that apply to all funds that quote yields:

 

Standardized Yield = 2 [( a-b + 1) 6  - 1]

cd

 

The symbols above represent the following factors:

 

a = dividends and interest earned during the 30-day period.

 

b = expenses accrued for the period (net of any expense reimbursements).

 

c = the average daily number of shares of that class outstanding during the 30-day period that were entitled to receive dividends.

 

d = the maximum offering price per share of the class on the last day of the period, adjusted for undistributed net investment income.

 

The standardized yield of a class of shares for a 30-day period may differ from its yield for any other period. The SEC formula assumes that the standardized yield for a 30-day period occurs at a constant rate for a six-month period and is annualized at the end of the six-month period. This standardized yield is not based on actual distributions paid by a Fund to shareholders in the 30-day period, but is a hypothetical yield based upon the net investment income from a Fund’s portfolio investments calculated for that period. The standardized yield may differ from the “dividend yield” of that class, described below. Additionally, because each class of shares of a Fund is subject to different expenses, it is likely that the standardized yields of the share classes of the Funds will differ.

 

Dividend Yield and Distribution Returns. From time to time a Fund may quote a “dividend yield” or a “distribution return” for each class. Dividend yield is based on the dividends of a class of shares derived from net investment income during a one-year period. Distribution return includes dividends derived from net investment income and from net realized capital gains declared during a one-year period. The distribution return for a period is not necessarily indicative of the return of an investment since it may include capital gain distributions representing gains not earned during the period. Distributions, since they result in the reduction in the price of Fund shares, do not, by themselves, result in gain to shareholders. The “dividend yield” is calculated as follows:

 

Dividend Yield of the Class

=

Dividends of the Class for a Period of One-Year

 

 

Max. Offering Price of the Class (last day of period)

 

For Class A shares, the maximum offering price includes the maximum front-end sales charge.

 

From time to time similar yield or distribution return calculations may also be made using the Class A NAV (instead of its respective maximum offering price) at the end of the period.

 

Total Returns — General. Total returns assume that all dividends and net capital gains distributions during the period are reinvested to buy additional shares at NAV and that the investment is redeemed at the end of the period. After-tax returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions less the taxes due on those distributions. After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal marginal income tax rates in effect on the reinvestment date and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown in the prospectuses.

 

Total Returns Before Taxes. The “average annual total return before taxes” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return before taxes for each year in a specified number of years. It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an Ending Redeemable Value (“ERV”), according to the following formula:

 

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(ERV/P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return Before Taxes

 

The cumulative “total return before taxes” calculation measures the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $1,000 over an entire period greater than one year. Its calculation uses some of the same factors as average annual total return, but it does not average the rate of return on an annual basis. Total return is determined as follows:

 

ERV - P = Total Return Before Taxes

P

 

Total Returns After Taxes on Distributions. The “average annual total return after taxes on distributions” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return after taxes on distributions for each year in a specified number of years. It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an ending value at the end of the periods shown (“ATVD”), according to the following formula:

 

( ATVD /P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return After Taxes on Distributions

 

Total Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions. The “average annual total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions” of a Fund, or of each class of a Fund, is an average annual compounded rate of return after taxes on distributions and redemption for each year in a specified number of years. It is the rate of return based on the change in value of a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 (“P” in the formula below) held for a number of years (“n”) to achieve an ending value at the end of the periods shown (“ATVDR”), according to the following formula:

 

( ATVDR /P) 1/n -1 = Average Annual Total Return After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions

 

The cumulative “total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions” calculation measures the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $1,000 over an entire period greater than one year. Its calculation uses some of the same factors as average annual total return after taxes on distributions and redemptions, but it does not average the rate of return on an annual basis. Total return after taxes on distributions is determined as follows:

 

ATVDR - P = Total Return After Taxes on Distributions and Redemptions

P

 

From time to time the Funds also may quote an “average annual total return at NAV” or a cumulative “total return at NAV.” It is based on the difference in NAV at the beginning and the end of the period for a hypothetical investment in that class of shares (without considering front-end sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) and takes into consideration the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.

 

Other Performance Comparisons.

 

From time to time a Fund may publish the ranking of its performance or the performance of a particular class of Fund shares by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), a widely-recognized independent mutual fund monitoring service. Lipper monitors the performance of regulated investment companies and ranks the performance of the Funds and their classes against all other funds in similar categories, for both equity and fixed income funds. The Lipper performance rankings are based on total return that includes the reinvestment of capital gains distributions and income dividends but does not take sales charges or taxes into consideration.

 

From time to time a Fund may publish its rating or that of a particular class of Fund shares by Morningstar, Inc., an independent mutual fund monitoring service that rates mutual funds, in broad investment categories (domestic equity, international equity, taxable bond, or municipal bond) monthly, based upon each Fund’s three, five and ten-year average annual total returns (when available) and a risk adjustment factor that reflects Fund performance relative to three-month U.S. Treasury bill monthly returns. Such returns are adjusted for fees and sales loads. There are five rating categories with a corresponding number of stars: highest (5), above average (4), neutral (3), below average (2) and lowest (1).

 

The total return on an investment made in a Fund or in a particular class of Fund shares may be compared with the performance for the same period of one or more broad-based securities market indices, as described in the prospectuses. These indices are unmanaged indices of securities that do not reflect reinvestment of capital gains or take investment costs into consideration, as these items are not applicable to indices. The Funds’ total returns also may be compared with the Consumer Price Index, a measure of change in consumer prices, as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

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From time to time, the yields and the total returns of the Funds or of a particular class of Fund shares may be quoted in and compared to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives in advertisements, shareholder reports or other communications to shareholders. A Fund also may include calculations in such communications that describe hypothetical investment results. (Such performance examples are based on an express set of assumptions and are not indicative of the performance of any Fund.) Such calculations may from time to time include discussions or illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements. “Compounding” refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on a Fund’s investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Fund shares, any future income or capital appreciation of a Fund would increase the value, not only of the original Fund investment, but also of the additional Fund shares received through reinvestment. As a result, the value of a Fund investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other distributions had been paid in cash.

 

A Fund also may include discussions or illustrations of the potential investment goals of a prospective investor (including but not limited to tax and/or retirement planning), investment management techniques, policies or investment suitability of a Fund, economic conditions, legislative developments (including pending legislation), the effects of inflation and historical performance of various asset classes, including but not limited to stocks, bonds and Treasury bills.

 

From time to time advertisements or communications to shareholders may summarize the substance of information contained in shareholder reports (including the investment composition of a Fund, as well as the views of the Adviser as to current market, economic, trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and monetary developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to be of relevance to a Fund). A Fund also may include in advertisements, charts, graphs or drawings that illustrate the potential risks and rewards of investment in various investment vehicles, including but not limited to stock, bonds and Treasury bills, as compared to an investment in shares of a Fund, as well as charts or graphs that illustrate strategies such as dollar cost averaging and comparisons of hypothetical yields of investment in tax-exempt versus taxable investments. In addition, advertisements or shareholder communications may include a discussion of certain attributes or benefits to be derived by an investment in a Fund. Such advertisements or communications may include symbols, headlines or other material that highlight or summarize the information discussed in more detail therein. With proper authorization, a Fund may reprint articles (or excerpts) written regarding a Fund and provide them to prospective shareholders. The Funds’ performance information is generally available by calling toll free 800-539-FUND (800-539-3863).

 

Investors also may judge, and a Fund may at times advertise, the performance of a Fund or of a particular class of Fund shares by comparing it to the performance of other mutual funds or mutual fund portfolios with comparable investment objectives and policies, which performance may be contained in various unmanaged mutual fund or market indices or rankings. In addition to yield information, general information about a Fund that appears in a publication may also be quoted or reproduced in advertisements or in reports to shareholders.

 

Advertisements and sales literature may include discussions of specifics of a portfolio manager’s investment strategy and process, including, but not limited to, descriptions of security selection and analysis. Advertisements may also include descriptive information about the investment adviser, including, but not limited to, its status within the industry, other services and products it makes available, total assets under management and its investment philosophy.

 

When comparing yield, total return and investment risk of an investment in shares of a Fund with other investments, investors should understand that certain other investments have different risk characteristics than an investment in shares of a Fund. For example, CDs may have fixed rates of return and may be insured as to principal and interest by the FDIC, while a Fund’s returns will fluctuate and its share values and returns are not guaranteed. Money market accounts offered by banks also may be insured by the FDIC and may offer stability of principal. U.S. Treasury securities are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

 

ADDITIONAL PURCHASE, EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION.

 

The NYSE holiday closing schedule indicated in this SAI under “Determining Net Asset Value (“NAV”) And Valuing Portfolio Securities” is subject to change. When the NYSE is closed or when trading is restricted for any reason other than its customary weekend or holiday closings, or under emergency circumstances as determined by the SEC to warrant such action, the Funds may not be able to accept purchase or redemption requests. A Fund’s NAV may be affected to the extent that its securities are traded on days that are not Business Days. Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order in whole or in part.

 

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The Trust has elected, pursuant to Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the NAV of the Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. The remaining portion of the redemption may be made in securities or other property, valued for this purpose as they are valued in computing the NAV of each class of the Fund. Shareholders receiving securities or other property on redemption may realize a gain or loss for tax purposes and may incur additional costs as well as the associated inconveniences of holding and/or disposing of such securities or other property.

 

Pursuant to Rule 11a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Funds are required to give shareholders at least 60 days’ notice prior to terminating or modifying a Fund’s exchange privilege. The 60-day notification requirement may, however, be waived if (1) the only effect of a modification would be to reduce or eliminate an administrative fee, redemption fee, or CDSC ordinarily payable at the time of exchange or (2) a Fund temporarily suspends the offering of shares as permitted under the 1940 Act or by the SEC or because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with its investment objective and policies.

 

The Funds reserve the right at any time without prior notice to shareholders to refuse exchange purchases by any person or group if, in the Adviser’s judgment, a Fund would be unable to invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective and policies, or would otherwise be adversely affected.

 

Each Fund has authorized one or more brokers or other financial services institutions to accept on its behalf purchase and redemption orders. Such brokers or other financial services institutions are authorized to designate plan administrators and other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on a Fund’s behalf. A Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or other financial services institutions, or, if applicable, a broker’s or other financial services institutions authorized designee, accepts the order. Customer orders will be priced at each Fund’s NAV next computed after they are accepted by an authorized broker or other financial services institutions or the broker’s or other financial services institution’s authorized designee.The ability to exchange shares of the Funds covered by this SAI with other Victory Funds that are series of the Trust may be limited to the extent these Funds employ different transfer agents. As of the date of this SAI, the following series of the Trust have a different transfer agent than the Funds and are not, therefore, eligible for exchanges with the Funds if you hold your shares in an account established directly with the Funds:

 

· Balanced Fund

 

· Diversified Stock Fund

 

· Dividend Growth Fund

 

· Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

· Established Value Fund

 

· Fund for Income Fund

 

· Global Equity Fund

 

· International Fund

 

· International Select Fund

 

· Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

· Large Cap Growth Fund

 

· National Municipal Bond Fund

 

· Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

 

· Select Fund

 

· Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

· Special Value Fund

 

The list of Funds above may change from time to time. If you hold your Fund shares in an account established with a financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary in advance of placing a request for an exchange to confirm your ability to exchange with a particular Fund.

 

Purchasing Shares.

 

Alternative Sales Arrangements — Class A, C, I, R, R6 and Y Shares . Alternative sales arrangements permit an investor to choose the method of purchasing shares that is more beneficial depending on the amount of the purchase, the length of time the investor expects to hold shares and other relevant circumstances. When comparing the classes of shares, when more than one is offered in the same Fund, investors should understand that the purpose and function of the Class C and Class R asset-based sales charge are the same as those of the Class A initial sales charge. Any salesperson or other person entitled to receive compensation for selling Fund shares may receive different compensation with respect to one class of shares in comparison to another class of shares. Generally, Class A shares have lower ongoing expenses than Class C or Class R shares, but are subject to an initial sales charge. Which class would be advantageous to an investor depends on the number of years the shares will be held. Over very long

 

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periods of time, the lower expenses of Class A shares may offset the cost of the Class A initial sales charge. Not all Investment Professionals will offer all classes of shares.

 

Each class of shares represents interests in the same portfolio investments of a Fund. However, each class has different shareholder privileges and features. The net income attributable to a particular class and the dividends payable on these shares will be reduced by incremental expenses borne solely by that class, including any asset-based sales charge to which these shares may be subject.

 

No initial sales charge is imposed on Class C shares. Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”), may pay sales commissions to dealers and institutions who sell Class C shares of the Trust at the time of such sales. Payments with respect to Class C shares will equal 1.00% of the purchase price of the Class C shares sold by the dealer or institution. The Distributor will retain all payments received by it relating to Class C shares for the first year after they are purchased. After the first full year, the Distributor will make monthly payments in the amount of 0.75% for distribution services and 0.25% for personal shareholder services to dealers and institutions based on the average NAV of Class C shares, which are attributable to shareholders for whom the dealers and institutions are designated as dealers of record. Some of the compensation paid to dealers and institutions is recouped through the CDSC imposed on shares redeemed within 12 months of their purchase. Class C shares are subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in the SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.” There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class C shares, although financial institutions may be permitted to exchange class C shares for a share class with lower expenses under circumstances described in a Fund’s prospectus. Any options with respect to the reinvestment of distributions made by the Funds to Class C shareholders are offered only by the broker through whom the shares were acquired.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class R shares. Class R shares are subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Class C and Class R Share Rule 12b-1 Plan.” There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class R shares. Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class R shares may be reinvested in additional Class R shares of that Fund or Class R shares of a different Fund. Class R shares are available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class R6 shares. Class R6 shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.” There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class R6 shares. Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class R6 shares may be reinvested in additional Class R6 shares of that Fund or Class R6 shares of a different Fund. Investors in Class A, Class C not subject to a CDSC, Class R, Class I and Class Y of a Fund that offers Class R6 may exchange into Class R6 shares of that Fund provided they meet the eligibility requirements applicable to Class R6. Class R6 shares are available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class I shares. Class I shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.” There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class I shares. Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class I shares may be reinvested in additional Class I shares of that Fund or Class I shares of a different Fund.

 

The minimum investment required to open an account for Class I shares is $2,000,000. Class I shares are also available for purchase by retirement plans, including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans. The Fund will consider a lower initial investment if, in the opinion of the Distributor, the investor has the adequate intent and availability of assets to reach a future level of investment of $2,000,000. Only certain investors are eligible to buy Class I shares and your financial adviser or other financial intermediary can help you determine whether you are eligible to invest.

 

No initial sales charges or CDSCs are imposed on Class Y shares. Class Y shares are not subject to the Rule 12b-1 fees described in this SAI under “Advisory and Other Contracts — Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.”

 

There is no automatic conversion feature applicable to Class Y shares. Distributions paid to holders of a Fund’s Class Y shares may be reinvested in additional Class Y shares of that Fund or Class Y shares of a different Fund.

 

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The minimum investment required to open an account for Class Y shares is $1,000,000. Class Y shares are available for purchase through selected fee-based advisory programs with an approved financial intermediary. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based upon the value of the account, and the financial intermediary generally directs all purchase and sale transactions. Such transactions may be subject to additional rules or requirements of the applicable financial intermediary’s program.

 

The Fund reserves the right to change the criteria for eligible investors and the investment minimums. The Fund also reserves the right to refuse a purchase order for any reason, including if it believes that doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund and shareholders.

 

The methodology for calculating the NAV, dividends and distributions of the share classes of each Fund recognizes two types of expenses. General expenses that do not pertain specifically to a class are allocated to the shares of each class, based upon the percentage that the net assets of such class bears to a Fund’s total net assets and then pro rata to each outstanding share within a given class. Such general expenses include (1) management fees, (2) legal, bookkeeping and audit fees, (3) printing and mailing costs of shareholder reports, prospectuses, statements of additional information and other materials for current shareholders, (4) fees to the Trustees who are not affiliated with the Adviser, (5) custodian expenses, (6) share issuance costs, (7) organization and start-up costs, (8) interest, taxes and brokerage commissions, and (9) non-recurring expenses, such as litigation costs. Other expenses that are directly attributable to a class are allocated equally to each outstanding share within that class. Such expenses include (1) Rule 12b-1 distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees, (2) incremental transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees and expenses, (3) registration fees, and (4) shareholder meeting expenses, to the extent that such expenses pertain to a specific class rather than to a Fund as a whole.

 

Dealer Reallowances. The following table shows the amount of the front-end sales load that is reallowed to dealers as a percentage of the offering price of Class A shares of the Integrity Micro-Cap Equity, Integrity Mid-Cap Value, Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value, Integrity Small-Cap Value, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap, Munder Growth Opportunities, Munder International Fund-Core Equity, Munder International Small-Cap and Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Funds.

 

Amount of Purchase

 

Initial Sales Charge:
% of Offering Price

 

Concession to Dealers:
% of Offering Price

 

Up to $49,999

 

5.75

%

5.00

%

$50,000 to $99,999

 

4.50

%

4.00

%

$100,000 to $249,999

 

3.50

%

3.00

%

$250,000 to $499,999

 

2.50

%

2.00

%

$500,000 to $999,999

 

2.00

%

1.75

%

$1,000,000 and above*

 

0.00

%

**

 

 

The following table shows the amount of the front-end sales load that is reallowed to dealers as a percentage of the offering price of the Class A shares of the Munder Index 500 Fund.

 

Amount of Purchase 

 

Initial Sales Charge:
% of Offering Price

 

Concession to Dealers:
% of Offering Price

 

Up to $99,999

 

2.50

%

2.25

%

$100,000 to $249,999

 

2.00

%

1.75

%

$250,000 to $499,999

 

1.50

%

1.25

%

$500,000 to $999,999

 

1.00

%

0.75

%

$1,000,000 and above

 

0.00

%

None

 

 

The following table shows the amount of the front-end sales load that is reallowed to dealers as a percentage of the offering price of the Class A shares of the Munder Total Return Bond Fund.

 

Amount of Purchase

 

Initial Sales Charge:
% of Offering Price

 

Concession to Dealers:
% of Offering Price

 

Up to $49,999

 

2.00

%

1.50

%

$50,000 to $99,999

 

1.75

%

1.25

%

$100,000 to $249,999

 

1.50

%

1.00

%

$250,000 to $499,999

 

1.25

%

0.75

%

$500,000 to $999,999

 

1.00

%

0.50

%

$1,000,000 and above*

 

0.00

%

**

 

 

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* There is no initial sales charge on purchases of $1 million or more; however a sales concession and/or advance of a Rule 12b-1 fee may be paid and such purchases are potentially subject to a CDSC, as set forth below.

 

** Investment Professionals may receive payment on purchases of $1 million or more of Class A shares that are sold at NAV as follows: 0.75% of the current purchase amount if cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is less than $3 million; 0.50% of the current purchase amount if the cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is $3 million to $4,999,999; and 0.25% on of the current purchase amount if the cumulative prior purchases sold at NAV plus the current purchase is $5 million or more. In addition, in connection with such purchases, the Distributor or its affiliates may advance Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25% of the purchase amount to Investment Professionals for providing services to shareholders.

 

Except as noted in this SAI, a CDSC of up to 0.75% may be imposed on any such shares redeemed within the first year after purchase. CDSCs are based on the lower of the cost of the shares or NAV at the time of redemption. No CDSC is imposed on reinvested distributions.

 

The Distributor reserves the right to pay the entire commission to dealers. If that occurs, the dealer may be considered an “underwriter” under federal securities laws.

 

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The Adviser (or its affiliates), from its own resources, may make substantial payments to various financial intermediaries in connection with the sale or servicing of Fund shares sold or held through those intermediaries. The Adviser also may reimburse the Distributor (or the Distributor’s affiliates) for making these payments. The following table summarizes these arrangements and maximum fees to be paid by the Adviser and its affiliates that are in place as of the date of this SAI with respect to all Funds of the Trust. No payments were made with respect to the Funds under these arrangements during their most recent fiscal year end because the Funds had not commenced operations as of that date.  

 

Financial Intermediary

 

Maximum Annual Fee
as a Percentage of Fund
Average Daily Net
Assets

 

ADP

 

0.25

%

American United Life

 

0.25

%

Ameriprise

 

0.10

%

BMO Harris Bank N.A.

 

0.10

%

BPA/CIS

 

0.10

%

Charles Schwab Trust Company

 

0.20

%

Charles Schwab

 

0.15

%

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants

 

0.25

%

DailyAccess.Com

 

0.25

%

Digital Retirement Solutions

 

0.20

%

Dyatech LLC

 

0.15

%

Edward Jones

 

0.10

%

Expert Plan

 

0.25

%

Fidelity NFS (FIAG) / Fidelity Retirement

 

0.25

%

Fidelity Institutional (FIIOC)

 

0.25

%

GWFS Equities, Inc.

 

0.25

%

GWFS Equities, Inc. (former JP Morgan Retirement Services business)

 

0.25

%

Harford Corp. Retirement

 

0.20

%

Hewitt

 

0.15

%

ICMA-RC Services, LLC

 

0.20

%

John Hancock Life Ins. Co. USA

 

0.25

%

John Hancock Life Ins. Co. NY

 

0.25

%

Lincoln Retirement Services Co

 

0.15

%

Linsco Private Ledger (LPL)

 

0.25

%

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

0.25

%

Mercer HR Services LLC

 

0.40

%

Merrill Lynch (Institutional - RG Services and Sub Accounting)

 

0.20

%

Merrill Lynch (Retail - New Sales Fees)

 

0.25

%

Merrill Lynch (Retail - Sub Accounting Account Fees)

 

0.10

%

Merrill Lynch (Retail - Non-MLAM Assets > 1 Year)

 

0.10

%

Mid Atlantic Capital

 

0.25

%

Minnesota Life

 

0.10

%

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney / ADP

 

0.20

%

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (Wrap)

 

0.12

%

MSCS Financial Services

 

0.25

%

Nationwide Investment Services Corp

 

0.25

%

Newport

 

0.25

%

NY Life Investment Mgmt. Services

 

0.25

%

Pension Corp Of America

 

0.10

%

Pershing

 

0.15

%

Plan Administration Inc.

 

0.25

%

Principal Life Insurance

 

0.15

%

Prudential

 

0.20

%

Raymond James

 

0.10

%

RBC Wealth Management

 

0.10

%

Reliance Trust Company

 

0.15

%

Retirement Plan Company

 

0.25

%

SEI Private Trust Company

 

0.15

%

Standard Insurance Company

 

0.15

%

T. Rowe Price

 

0.15

%

TD Ameritrade Trust Company

 

0.25

%

TIAA Cref

 

0.25

%

UBS

 

0.10

%

Vertical Management Systems, Inc.

 

0.20

%

Voya

 

0.25

%

Wells Fargo Advisors / First Clearing

 

0.10

%

Wells Fargo Bank (formerly Wachovia / WySTAR Global Retirement Solutions)

 

0.25

%

Wilmington Trust Company

 

0.20

%

Wilmington Trust Ret and Inst’l Service Company

 

0.25

%

 

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Financial Intermediary

 

Other Fee Arrangement

 

Morgan Stanley DW, Inc. (Retail)

 

$250,000 annually or 0.16%, whichever is greater

 

 

The Class R shares of the Funds do not impose initial or deferred sales charges on their shares. Class C shares impose a 1.00% deferred sales charge on shares redeemed within 12 months of being purchased.

 

Reduced Sales Charge . Reduced sales charges are available for purchases of $50,000 or more ($100,000 or more on Munder Index 500 Fund) of Class A shares of a Fund alone or in combination with purchases of Class A shares of other Victory Funds that are series of the Trust (except those Class A share purchases that were not subject to a sales charge). To obtain the reduction of the sales charge, you or your Investment Professional must notify the Fund’s transfer agent at the time of purchase that a quantity discount is applicable to your purchase. An “Investment Professional” is an investment consultant, salesperson, financial planner, investment adviser, or trust officer who provides investment information.

 

In addition to investing at one time in any combination of Class A shares of the Funds in an amount entitling you to a reduced sales charge, you may qualify for a reduction in, or the elimination of, the sales charge under various programs described in the prospectuses. The following points provide additional information about these programs.

 

·                   Retirement Plans. Retirement plans (including Section 401 and 457 Plans sponsored by a Section 501(c)(3) organization and certain non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate in a similar manner to qualified plans) and IRA Rollovers from retirement plans with assets invested in Class A shares of the Victory Funds are eligible to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge. (Retirement plans with assets invested in one or more Victory Funds prior to December 31, 2002 that were eligible to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge based on the eligibility requirements then in effect may continue to buy Class A shares without an initial sales charge.)

·                   Service Providers. Members of certain specialized groups that receive support services from service providers who enter into written agreements with the Trust are eligible, under the terms of the agreement, to purchase Class A shares at NAV without paying a sales load.

·                   Rights of Accumulation. You may be eligible for reduced sales charges on future purchases of Class A shares of the same Fund after you have reached a new breakpoint. To determine your reduced sales charge, you can add the value of your Class A shares (or those held by your spouse (including life partner) and your children under age 21), determined at the previous day’s NAV, to the amount of your new purchase, valued at the current offering price. To ensure that the reduced price will be received pursuant to the Fund’s Rights of Accumulation, you or your Investment Professional must inform the Fund’s transfer agent that the Rights apply

 

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each time shares are purchased and provide the transfer agent with sufficient information to permit confirmation of qualification.

·                   Letter of Intent/Combination Privilege. If you anticipate purchasing $50,000 or more of shares of one Fund, or in combination with Class A shares of certain other Funds (excluding Funds that do not impose a sales charge), within a 13-month period, you may obtain shares of the portfolios at the same reduced sales charge as though the total quantity were invested in one lump sum, by filing a non-binding Letter of Intent (the “Letter”) within 90 days of the start of the purchases. Each investment you make after signing the Letter will be entitled to the sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter. For example, a $2,500 purchase toward a $60,000 Letter would receive the same reduced sales charge as if the $60,000 had been invested at one time. To ensure that the reduced price will be received on future purchases, you or your Investment Professional must inform the transfer agent that the Letter is in effect each time shares are purchased. Neither income dividends nor capital gain distributions taken in additional shares will apply toward the completion of the Letter.

 

You are not obligated to complete the additional purchases contemplated by a Letter. If you do not complete your purchase under the Letter within the 13-month period, your sales charge will be adjusted upward, corresponding to the amount actually purchased and, if after written notice, you do not pay the increased sales charge, sufficient escrowed shares will be redeemed to pay such charge.

 

If you purchase more than the amount specified in the Letter and qualify for a further sales charge reduction, the sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months. Surplus funds will be applied to the purchase of additional shares at the then current offering price applicable to the total purchase.

 

·                   General. For purposes of determining the availability of reduced initial sales charges through letters of intent, rights of accumulation and concurrent purchases, the Distributor, in its discretion, may aggregate certain related accounts.

·                   Limitations Across Certain Funds. The ability to apply a Letter of Intent or Right of Accumulation to the Funds covered by this SAI in combination with other Victory Funds that are series of the Trust may be limited to the extent these Funds employ different transfer agents. Similar limitations may exist on exchanges between these groups of Funds. Your Investment Professional can provide information on your ability to combine purchases across these groups of Funds under one of these programs to reduce the sales charge applicable to your investments or to exchange between them.

 

CMS Energy Sales Charge Waiver for Class A Shares. The Funds may waive the initial sales charge on purchases of Class A shares for employees of CMS Energy. The sales charge will only be waived if the CMS employee is participating in a Victory prototype Roth IRA plan by way of payroll deduction from CMS.

 

Sample Calculation of Maximum Offering Price.

 

Each Class A shares of the Equity Funds (except the Munder Index 500 Fund) are sold with a maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%, Class A shares of the Munder Index 500 Fund are sold with a maximum initial sales charge of 2.50% and Class A shares of the Munder Total Return Bond Fund are sold with a maximum initial sales charge of 2.00%.* Class C shares of each relevant Fund are sold at NAV without any initial sales charges and with a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class R and Class I shares of each relevant Fund are sold at NAV without any initial sales charges or CDSCs.


* A CDSC of 0.75% is imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares, as described above.

 

Redeeming Shares.

 

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge — Class A and C Shares. No CDSC is imposed on:

 

· the redemption of shares of any class subject to a CDSC to the extent that the shares redeemed (1) are no longer subject to the holding period for such shares, (2) resulted from reinvestment of distributions, or (3) were exchanged for shares of another Victory fund as allowed by the prospectus, provided that the shares acquired in such exchange or subsequent exchanges will continue to remain subject to the CDSC, if applicable, until the applicable holding period expires. In determining whether the CDSC applies to each redemption, shares not subject to a CDSC are redeemed first;

 

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· redemptions following the death or post-purchase disability of (1) a registered shareholder on an account; or (2) a settlor of a living trust, of shares held in the account at the time of death or initial determination of post-purchase disability;

 

· certain distributions from individual retirement accounts, Section 403(b), Section 457 and Section 401 qualified plans, where redemptions result from (1) required minimum distributions with respect to that portion of such contributions that does not exceed 12% annually; (2) tax free returns of excess contributions or returns of excess deferral amounts; (3) distributions on the death or disability of the account holder; (4) distributions for the purpose of a loan or hardship withdrawal from a participant plan balance; or (5) distributions as a result of separation of service;

 

· distributions resulting as a result of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or Domestic Relations Order required by a court settlement;

 

· redemptions of shares by the investor where the investor’s dealer or institution waived its commission in connection with the purchase and notifies the Distributor prior to the time of investment;

 

· amounts from a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (including Dividends), of up to an annual amount of 12% of the account value on a per fund basis, at the time the withdrawal plan is established; or

 

· participant-initiated distributions from employee benefit plans or participant-initiated exchanges among investment choices in employee benefit plans.

 

Reinstatement Privilege. Within 90 days of a redemption, a shareholder may reinvest all or part of the redemption proceeds of Class A or Class C shares in the same class of shares of a Fund or any of the other Funds into which shares of the Fund are exchangeable, as described above, at the NAV next computed after receipt by the transfer agent of the reinvestment order. No service charge is currently made for reinvestment in shares of the Funds. Class C share proceeds reinstated do not result in a refund of any CDSC paid by the shareholder, but the reinstated shares will be treated as CDSC exempt upon reinstatement. The shareholder must ask the Distributor for such privilege at the time of reinvestment. Any capital gain that was realized when the shares were redeemed is taxable and reinvestment will not alter any capital gains tax payable on that gain. If there has been a capital loss on the redemption, some or all of the loss may not be tax deductible, depending on the timing and amount of the reinvestment. Under the Code, if the redemption proceeds of Fund shares on which a sales charge was paid are reinvested in shares of the same Fund or another Fund offered by the Trust within 90 days of payment of the sales charge, the shareholder’s basis in the shares of the Fund that were redeemed may not include the amount of the sales charge paid. That would reduce the loss or increase the gain recognized from redemption. The Funds may amend, suspend, or cease offering this reinvestment privilege at any time as to shares redeemed after the date of such amendment, suspension, or cessation. The reinstatement must be into an account bearing the same registration.

 

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.

 

The Funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains, if any, to shareholders within each calendar year as well as on a fiscal year basis to the extent required for the Funds to qualify for favorable federal tax treatment. The Funds ordinarily declare and pay dividends separately for each class of shares, from their net investment income. Each Fund declares and pays capital gains dividends annually. The Bond Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. The Munder Index 500 Fund declares and pays dividends quarterly. Each of the Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund, Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund, Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund, Munder Growth Opportunities Fund, Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund and International Funds declare and pay dividends annually.

 

The amount of a class’s distributions may vary from time to time depending on market conditions, the composition of a Fund’s portfolio and expenses borne by a Fund or borne separately by a class. Dividends are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and on the same day for shares of each class. However, dividends attributable to a particular class will differ due to differences in distribution expenses and other class-specific expenses.

 

For this purpose, the net income of a Fund, from the time of the immediately preceding determination thereof, shall consist of all interest income accrued on the portfolio assets of the Fund, dividend income, if any, income from securities loans, if any and realized capital gains and losses on the Fund’s assets, less all expenses and liabilities of the Fund chargeable against income. Interest income shall include discount earned, including both original issue and market discount, on discount paper accrued ratably to the date of maturity. Expenses, including the compensation

 

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payable to the Adviser, are accrued each day. The expenses and liabilities of a Fund shall include those appropriately allocable to the Fund as well as a share of the general expenses and liabilities of the Trust in proportion to the Fund’s share of the total net assets of the Trust.

 

TAXES .

 

Information set forth in the prospectuses that relates to federal income taxation is only a summary of certain key federal income tax considerations generally affecting purchasers of shares of the Funds. The following is only a summary of certain additional income and excise tax considerations generally affecting each Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the prospectuses. No attempt has been made to present a complete explanation of the federal tax treatment of the Funds or the implications to shareholders and the discussions here and in each Fund’s prospectus are not intended as substitutes for careful tax planning. Accordingly, potential purchasers of shares of the Funds are urged to consult their tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax circumstances. Special tax considerations may apply to certain types of investors subject to special treatment under the Code (including, for example, insurance companies, banks and tax-exempt organizations). In addition, the tax discussion in the prospectuses and this SAI is based on tax law in effect on the date of the prospectuses and this SAI; such laws and regulations may be changed by legislative, judicial, or administrative action, sometimes with retroactive effect.

 

Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company.

 

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. As a regulated investment company, a Fund is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its net investment income ( i.e. , taxable interest, dividends and other taxable ordinary income, net of expenses) and capital gain net income ( i.e. , the excess of capital gains over capital losses) that it distributes to shareholders, provided that it distributes at least the sume of 90% of its investment company taxable income ( i.e. , net investment income and the excess of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss) and 90% of its tax-exempt income (net of expenses allocable thereto) for the taxable year (the “Distribution Requirement”) and satisfies certain other requirements of the Code that are described below. Distributions by a Fund made during the taxable year or, under specified circumstances, within twelve months after the close of the taxable year, will be considered distributions of income and gains for the taxable year and will therefore count toward satisfaction of the Distribution Requirement.

 

If a Fund has a net capital loss ( i.e. , an excess of capital losses over capital gains) for any year beginning on or before December 22, 2010, the amount thereof may be carried forward up to eight years and treated as a short-term capital loss that can be used to offset capital gains in such future years. There is no limitation on the number of years to which net capital losses arising in years beginning after December 22, 2010, may be carried. Any such net capital losses are utilized before net capital losses arising in years beginning on or before December 22, 2010. As explained below, however, such carryforwards may be subject to limitations on availability. Under Code Sections 382 and 383, if a Fund has an “ownership change,” then the Fund’s use of its capital loss carryforwards in any year following the ownership change will be limited to an amount equal to the NAV of the Fund immediately prior to the ownership change multiplied by the long-term tax-exempt rate (which is published monthly by the IRS) in effect for the month in which the ownership change occurs. The Funds will use their best efforts to avoid having an ownership change with respect to any Fund that has capital loss carryforwards. However, because of circumstances that may be beyond the control or knowledge of a Fund, there can be no assurance that such a Fund will not have, or has not already had, an ownership change. If a Fund has or has had an ownership change, then the Fund will be subject to federal income taxes on any capital gain net income for any year following the ownership change in excess of the annual limitation on the capital loss carryforwards unless distributed by the Fund. Any distributions of such capital gain net income will be taxable to shareholders as described under “Fund Distributions” below.

 

Information on the approximate capital loss carryforwards for the Funds is not provided because the Funds had not commenced operations prior to the date of this SAI. The following table summarizes the approximate capital loss carryforwards for the applicable Predecessor Funds, as of June 30, 2014. The capital loss carryover amounts for each Fund shown include amounts that may expire in the year 2014 or later.

 

Fund 

 

Approximate Capital Loss
Carryforward ($000)

 

Munder Bond Fund

 

$

10,436

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

14,633

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

36,171

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

17,632

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

510

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

20,742

 

 

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In addition to satisfying the Distribution Requirement, a regulated investment company must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies (to the extent such currency gains are directly related to the regulated investment company’s principal business of investing in stock or securities), other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities, or currencies and net income from interests in qualified publicly traded partnerships (the “Income Requirement”).

 

In general, gain or loss recognized by a Fund on the disposition of an asset will be a capital gain or loss. In addition, gain will be recognized as a result of certain constructive sales, including short sales “against the box.” However, gain recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation (including municipal obligations) purchased by a Fund at a market discount (generally, at a price less than its principal amount) will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the portion of the market discount that accrued while the Fund held the debt obligation. In addition, under the rules of Code Section 988, gain or loss recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation denominated in a foreign currency or an option with respect thereto, and gain or loss recognized on the disposition of a foreign currency forward contract, futures contract, option or similar financial instrument, or of foreign currency itself, except for regulated futures contracts or non-equity options subject to Code Section 1256 (unless a Fund elects otherwise), generally will be treated as ordinary income or loss to the extent attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

Further, the Code also treats as ordinary income a portion of the capital gain attributable to a transaction where substantially all of the expected return is attributable to the time value of a Fund’s net investment in the transaction and: (1) the transaction consists of the acquisition of property by the Fund and a contemporaneous contract to sell substantially identical property in the future; (2) the transaction is a straddle within the meaning of Section 1092 of the Code; (3) the transaction is one that was marketed or sold to the Fund on the basis that it would have the economic characteristics of a loan but the interest-like return would be taxed as capital gain; or (4) the transaction is described as a conversion transaction in the Treasury Regulations. The amount of such gain that is treated as ordinary income generally will not exceed the amount of the interest that would have accrued on the net investment for the relevant period at a yield equal to 120% of the applicable federal rate, reduced by the sum of: (1) prior inclusions of ordinary income items from the conversion transaction and (2) the capitalized interest on acquisition indebtedness under Code Section 263(g), among other amounts. However, if a Fund has a built-in loss with respect to a position that becomes a part of a conversion transaction, the character of such loss will be preserved upon a subsequent disposition or termination of the position. No authority exists that indicates that the character of the income treated as ordinary under this rule will not pass through to the Funds’ shareholders.

 

In general, for purposes of determining whether capital gain or loss recognized by a Fund on the disposition of an asset is long-term or short-term, the holding period of the asset may be affected (as applicable, depending on the type of the Fund involved) if (1) the asset is used to close a “short sale” (which includes for certain purposes the acquisition of a put option) or is substantially identical to another asset so used, (2) the asset is otherwise held by the Fund as part of a “straddle” (which term generally excludes a situation where the asset is stock and Fund grants a qualified covered call option (which, among other things, must not be deep-in-the-money) with respect thereto), or (3) the asset is stock and the Fund grants an in-the-money qualified covered call option with respect thereto. In addition, a Fund may be required to defer the recognition of a loss on the disposition of an asset held as part of a straddle to the extent of any unrecognized gain on the offsetting position.

 

Any gain recognized by a Fund on the lapse of, or any gain or loss recognized by a Fund from a closing transaction with respect to, an option written by the Fund will be treated as a short-term capital gain or loss.

 

Certain transactions that may be engaged in by a Fund (such as regulated futures contracts, certain foreign currency contracts and options on stock indexes and futures contracts) will be subject to special tax treatment as “Section 1256 Contracts.” Section 1256 Contracts are treated as if they are sold for their fair market value on the last business day of the taxable year, even though a taxpayer’s obligations (or rights) under such Section 1256 Contracts have not terminated (by delivery, exercise, entering into a closing transaction, or otherwise) as of such date. Any gain or loss recognized as a consequence of the year-end deemed disposition of Section 1256 Contracts is taken into account for the taxable year together with any other gain or loss that was recognized previously upon the termination of Section 1256 Contracts during that taxable year. Any capital gain or loss for the taxable year with respect to Section 1256 Contracts (including any capital gain or loss arising as a consequence of the year-end deemed sale of such Section

 

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1256 Contracts) generally is treated as 60% long-term capital gain or loss and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. A Fund, however, may elect not to have this special tax treatment apply to Section 1256 Contracts that are part of a “mixed straddle” with other investments of the Fund that are not Section 1256 Contracts.

 

A Fund may enter into notional principal contracts, including interest rate swaps, caps, floors and collars. Treasury Regulations provide, in general, that the net income or net deduction from a notional principal contract for a taxable year is included in or deducted from gross income for that taxable year. The net income or deduction from a notional principal contract for a taxable year equals the total of all of the periodic payments (generally, payments that are payable or receivable at fixed periodic intervals of one year or less during the entire term of the contract) that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year, all of the non-periodic payments (including premiums for caps, floors and collars) that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year and any termination payments that are recognized from that contract for the taxable year. No portion of a payment by a party to a notional principal contract is recognized prior to the first year to which any portion of a payment by the counterparty relates. A periodic payment is recognized ratably over the period to which it relates. In general, a non-periodic payment must be recognized over the term of the notional principal contract in a manner that reflects the economic substance of the contract. A non-periodic payment that relates to an interest rate swap, cap, floor, or collar is recognized over the term of the contract by allocating it in accordance with the values of a series of cash-settled forward or option contracts that reflect the specified index and notional principal amount upon which the notional principal contract is based (or under an alternative method provided in Treasury Regulations). A termination payment is recognized in the year the notional principal contract is extinguished, assigned, or terminated (i.e., in the year the termination payment is made).

 

A Fund may purchase securities of certain foreign investment funds or trusts that constitute passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) for federal income tax purposes. If a Fund invests in a PFIC, it has three separate options. First, it may elect to treat the PFIC as a qualified electing fund (a “QEF”), in which event the Fund will each year have ordinary income equal to its pro rata share of the PFIC’s ordinary earnings for the year and long-term capital gain equal to its pro rata share of the PFIC’s net capital gain for the year, regardless of whether the Fund receives distributions of any such ordinary earnings or capital gains from the PFIC. In order to make this election with respect to a PFIC in which it invests, a Fund must obtain certain information from the PFIC on an annual basis, which the PFIC may be unwilling or unable to provide. Second, a Fund that invests in marketable stock of a PFIC may make a mark-to-market election with respect to such stock. Pursuant to such election, the Fund will include as ordinary income any excess of the fair market value of such stock at the close of any taxable year over the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in the stock. If the adjusted tax basis of the PFIC stock exceeds the fair market value of the stock at the end of a given taxable year, such excess will be deductible as ordinary loss in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of such excess or the net mark-to-market gains on the stock that the Fund included in income in previous years. Solely for purposes of Code Sections 1291 through 1298, the Fund’s holding period with respect to its PFIC stock subject to the election will commence on the first day of the first taxable year beginning after the last taxable year for which the mark-to-market election applied. If the Fund makes the mark-to-market election in the first taxable year it holds PFIC stock, it will not incur the tax described below under the third option.

 

Finally, if a Fund does not elect to treat the PFIC as a QEF and does not make a mark-to-market election, then, in general, (1) any gain recognized by the Fund upon the sale or other disposition of its interest in the PFIC or any excess distribution received by the Fund from the PFIC will be allocated ratably over the Fund’s holding period of its interest in the PFIC stock, (2) the portion of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to the year in which the gain is recognized or the excess distribution is received shall be included in the Fund’s gross income for such year as ordinary income (and the distribution of such portion by the Fund to shareholders will be taxable as a dividend, but such portion will not be subject to tax at the Fund level), (3) the Fund shall be liable for tax on the portions of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to prior years in an amount equal to, for each such prior year, (i) the amount of gain or excess distribution allocated to such prior year multiplied by the highest corporate tax rate in effect for such prior year, plus (ii) interest on the amount determined under clause (i) for the period from the due date for filing a return for such prior year until the date for filing a return for the year in which the gain is recognized or the excess distribution is received, at the rates and methods applicable to underpayments of tax for such period, and (4) the distribution by the Fund to its shareholders of the portions of such gain or excess distribution so allocated to prior years (net of the tax payable by the Fund thereon) will be taxable to the shareholders as a dividend.

 

For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a regulated investment company, in determining its investment company taxable income and net capital gain ( i.e. , the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) for any taxable year, may elect (unless it has made a taxable year election for excise tax purposes

 

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as discussed below, in which case different rules apply) to treat all or any part of certain net capital losses incurred after October 31 of a taxable year, and certain net ordinary losses incurred after October 31 or December 31 of a taxable year, as if they had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year.

 

In addition to satisfying the Income and Distribution Requirements described above, a Fund must satisfy an asset diversification test in order to qualify as a regulated investment company. Under this test, at the close of each quarter of a Fund’s taxable year, at least 50% of the value of the Fund’s assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies and securities of other issuers (provided that, with respect to each issuer, the Fund has not invested more than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in securities of each such issuer and the Fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of each such issuer), and no more than 25% of the value of its total assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. government securities and securities of other regulated investment companies), two or more issuers that the Fund controls and that are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses (other than securities of other regulated investment companies), or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships. Generally, an option (call or put) with respect to a security is treated as issued by the issuer of the security, not the issuer of the option. For purposes of asset diversification testing, obligations issued or guaranteed by certain agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government, such as the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, the Federal Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, FHLB, FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA and SLMA, are treated as U.S. government securities.

 

Certain Funds may invest in futures contracts, options on futures contracts, ETFs and other similar investment vehicles that provide exposure to commodities such as gold or other precious metals, energy or other commodities. Income or gain, if any, from such investments may not be qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirements and a Fund’s investments in such instruments may not be treated as an investment in a “security” for purposes of the asset diversification test.

 

If for any taxable year a Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company after taking into account cure provisions available for certain failures to so qualify (certain of which would result in the imposition of a tax on the Fund), all of its taxable income (including its net capital gain) will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders and such distributions will be taxable to the shareholders as dividends to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Such distributions may be eligible for: (i) the dividends-received deduction, in the case of corporate shareholders; or (ii) treatment as “qualified dividend income,” in the case of non-corporate shareholders.

 

Excise Tax on Regulated Investment Companies.

 

A 4% non-deductible excise tax is imposed on a regulated investment company that fails to distribute in each calendar year an amount equal to 98% of its ordinary taxable income for the calendar year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period ended on October 31 of such calendar year (or, with respect to capital gain net income, at the election of a regulated investment company having a taxable year ending November 30 or December 31, for its taxable year (a “taxable year election”)). (Tax-exempt interest on municipal obligations is not subject to the excise tax.) The balance of such income must be distributed during the next calendar year. For the foregoing purposes, a regulated investment company is treated as having distributed any amount on which it is subject to income tax for any taxable year ending in such calendar year and, if it so elects, the amount on which qualified estimated tax payments are made by it during such calendar year (in which case the amount it is treated as having distributed in the following calendar year will be reduced).

 

For purposes of calculating the excise tax, a regulated investment company: (1) reduces its capital gain net income (but not below its net capital gain) by the amount of any net ordinary loss for the calendar year, (2) excludes specified gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses and ordinary gains or losses arising as a result of a PFIC mark-to-market election (or upon the actual disposition of the PFIC stock subject to such election) incurred after October 31 of any year (or after the end of its taxable year if it has made a taxable year election) in determining the amount of ordinary taxable income for the current calendar year (and, instead, includes such specified gains and losses in determining the company’s ordinary taxable income for the succeeding calendar year); and (3) applies mark to market provisions which treat property as disposed of on the last day of a taxable year as if the taxable year ended on October 31 (or on the last day of its taxable year if it has made a taxable year election). In addition, a regulated investment company may elect to determine its ordinary income for the calendar year without regard to any net ordinary loss (determined without respect to specified gains and losses taken into account in clause (2) of the preceding sentence) attributable to the portion of the such calendar year which is after the beginning of the

 

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taxable year which begins in such calendar year. Any amount of net ordinary loss not taken into account for a calendar year by reason of the preceding sentence will be treated as arising on the first day of the following calendar year.

 

Each Fund intends to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year to avoid liability for the excise tax. However, investors should note that a Fund may in certain circumstances be required to liquidate portfolio investments to make sufficient distributions to avoid excise tax liability.

 

Fund Distributions.

 

Each Fund anticipates distributing substantially all of its investment company taxable income for each taxable year. Such distributions will be treated as dividends for federal income tax purposes and may be taxable to non-corporate shareholders as long-term capital gains (a “qualified dividend”), provided that certain requirements, as discussed below, are met. Dividends received by corporate shareholders and dividends that do not constitute qualified dividends are taxable as ordinary income. The portion of dividends received from a Fund that are qualified dividends generally will be determined on a look-through basis. If the aggregate qualified dividends received by the Fund are less than 95% of the Fund’s gross income (as specially computed), the portion of dividends received from the Fund that constitute qualified dividends will be reported by the Fund and cannot exceed the ratio that the qualified dividends received by the Fund bears to its gross income. If the aggregate qualified dividends received by the Fund equal at least 95% of its gross income, then all of the dividends received from the Fund will constitute qualified dividends.

 

No dividend will constitute a qualified dividend (1) if it has been paid with respect to any share of stock that the Fund has held for less than 61 days (91 days in the case of certain preferred stock) during the 121-day period (181-day period in the case of certain preferred stock) beginning on the date that is 60 days (90 days in the case of certain preferred stock) before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, excluding for this purpose, under the rules of Code Section 246(c), any period during which the Fund has an option to sell, is under a contractual obligation to sell, has made and not closed a short sale of, is the grantor of a deep-in-the-money or otherwise nonqualified option to buy, or has otherwise diminished its risk of loss by holding other positions with respect to, such (or substantially identical) stock; (2) if the noncorporate shareholder fails to meet the holding period requirements set forth in (1) with respect to its shares in the Fund to which the dividend is attributable; or (3) to the extent that the Fund (or shareholder, as applicable) is under an obligation (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in property substantially similar or related to stock with respect to which an otherwise qualified dividend is paid.

 

Dividends received by a Fund from a foreign corporation may be qualified dividends if (1) the stock with respect to which the dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the U.S., (2) the foreign corporation is incorporated in a possession of the U.S. or (3) the foreign corporation is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the U.S. that includes an exchange of information program (and that the Treasury Department determines to be satisfactory for these purposes). The Treasury Department has issued guidance identifying which treaties are satisfactory for these purposes. Notwithstanding the above, dividends received from a foreign corporation that for the taxable year of the corporation in which the dividend was paid, or the preceding taxable year, is a PFIC will not constitute qualified dividends.

 

Distributions attributable to dividends received by a Fund from domestic corporations will qualify for the 70% dividends-received deduction (“DRD”) for corporate shareholders only to the extent discussed below. Distributions attributable to interest received by a Fund will not, and distributions attributable to dividends paid by a foreign corporation generally should not, qualify for the DRD.

 

Ordinary income dividends paid by a Fund with respect to a taxable year may qualify for the 70% DRD generally available to corporations (other than corporations such as S corporations, which are not eligible for the deduction because of their special characteristics, and other than for purposes of special taxes such as the accumulated earnings tax and the personal holding company tax) to the extent of the amount of dividends received by the Fund from domestic corporations for the taxable year. No DRD will be allowed with respect to any dividend (1) if it has been received with respect to any share of stock that the Fund has held for less than 46 days (91 days in the case of certain preferred stock) during the 91-day period (181-day period in the case of certain preferred stock) beginning on the date that is 45 days (90 days in the case of certain preferred stock) before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, excluding for this purpose under the rules of Code Section 246(c) any period

 

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during which the Fund has an option to sell, is under a contractual obligation to sell, has made and not closed a short sale of, is the grantor of a deep-in-the-money or otherwise nonqualified option (or an in-the-money qualified call option) to buy, or has otherwise diminished its risk of loss by holding other positions with respect to, such (or substantially identical) stock; (2) to the extent that the Fund is under an obligation (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property; or (3) to the extent the stock on which the dividend is paid is treated as debt-financed under the rules of Code Section 246A. Moreover, the DRD for a corporate shareholder may be disallowed or reduced (1) if the corporate shareholder fails to satisfy the foregoing requirements with respect to its shares of the Fund or (2) by application of Code Section 246(b), which in general limits the DRD to 70% of the shareholder’s taxable income (determined without regard to the DRD and certain other items).

 

A Fund may either retain or distribute to shareholders its net capital gain for each taxable year. Each Fund currently intends to distribute any such amounts. If net capital gain is distributed and reported as a capital gain dividend, it will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain, regardless of the length of time the shareholder has held his shares or whether such gain was recognized by the Fund prior to the date on which the shareholder acquired his shares. The Code provides, however, that under certain conditions only 50% (or, for stock acquired after September 27, 2010, and before January 1, 2012, none) of the capital gain recognized upon a Fund’s disposition of domestic qualified “small business” stock will be subject to tax.

 

Conversely, if a Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, the Fund will be subject to tax thereon (except to the extent of any available capital loss carryovers) at the corporate tax rates. If a Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, it is expected that the Fund also will elect to have shareholders of record on the last day of its taxable year treated as if each received a distribution of his pro rata share of such gain, with the result that each shareholder will be required to report his pro rata share of such gain on his tax return as long-term capital gain, will receive a refundable tax credit for his pro rata share of tax paid by the Fund on the gain, and will increase the tax basis for his shares by an amount equal to the deemed distribution less the tax credit.

 

Distributions by a Fund that do not constitute ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends, exempt-interest dividends, or capital gain dividends will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of (and in reduction of) the shareholder’s tax basis in his shares; any excess will be treated as gain from the sale of his shares, as discussed below.

 

Distributions by a Fund will be treated in the manner described above regardless of whether such distributions are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund (or of another Fund). Shareholders receiving a distribution in the form of additional shares will be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares received, determined as of the reinvestment date. In addition, if the NAV at the time a shareholder purchases shares of a Fund reflects undistributed net investment income, recognized net capital gain, or unrealized appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund, distributions of such amounts will be taxable to the shareholder in the manner described above, although such distributions economically constitute a return of capital to the shareholder.

 

Ordinarily, shareholders are required to take distributions by a Fund into account in the year in which the distributions are made. However, dividends declared in October, November or December of any year and payable to shareholders of record on a specified date in such a month will be deemed to have been received by the shareholders (and paid by a Fund) on December 31 of such calendar year if such dividends are actually paid in January of the following year. Shareholders will be advised annually as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year.

 

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, certain U.S. shareholders, including individuals and estates and trusts, will be subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their “net investment income,” which should include dividends from a Fund and net gains from the disposition of shares of a Fund. U.S. shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding the implications of the additional Medicare tax resulting from an investment in a Fund.

 

Each Fund will be required in certain cases to withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury backup withholding taxes at the applicable rate on ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends and capital gain dividends, and the proceeds of redemption of shares, paid to any shareholder (1) who has failed to provide a correct taxpayer identification number, (2) who is subject to backup withholding for failure to report the receipt of interest or dividend income properly, or (3) who has failed to certify to the Fund that it is not subject to backup withholding or is an “exempt recipient” (such

 

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as a corporation). Amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a shareholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is furnished to the IRS.

 

Sale or Redemption of Shares.

 

For all the Funds, a shareholder will recognize gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares of a Fund (including an exchange of shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund) in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds of the sale or redemption and the shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares. All or a portion of any loss so recognized may be disallowed if the shareholder purchases other shares of the same Fund within 30 days before or after the sale or redemption. In general, any gain or loss arising from (or treated as arising from) the sale or redemption of shares of a Fund will be considered capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares were held for longer than one year. However, any capital loss arising from the sale or redemption of shares held for six months or less will be disallowed to the extent of the amount of exempt-interest dividends received on such shares (unless the loss is with respect to shares of a Fund for which the holding period began after December 22, 2010, and the Fund declares exempt-interest dividends on a daily basis in an amount equal to at least 90% of its net tax-exempt interest and distributes such dividends at least monthly) and (to the extent not disallowed) will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the amount of capital gain dividends received on such shares. For this purpose, the special holding period rules of Code Section 246(c) (discussed above in connection with the dividends-received deduction for corporations) generally will apply in determining the holding period of shares. Capital losses in any year are deductible only to the extent of capital gains plus, in the case of a noncorporate taxpayer, $3,000 of ordinary income.

 

If a shareholder (1) incurs a sales load in acquiring shares of a Fund, (2) disposes of such shares less than 91 days after they are acquired and (3) subsequently acquires, during the period beginning on the date of the disposition referred to in clause (2) and ending on January 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year that includes the date of such disposition, shares of the Fund or another Fund at a reduced sales load pursuant to a right acquired in connection with the acquisition of the shares disposed of, then the sales load on the shares disposed of (to the extent of the reduction in the sales load on the shares subsequently acquired) shall not be taken into account in determining gain or loss on such shares but shall be treated as incurred on the acquisition of the subsequently acquired shares.

 

Tax Shelter and Other Reporting Requirements

 

If a shareholder realizes a loss on the disposition of shares of a Fund of at least $2 million in any single taxable year, or at least $4 million in any combination of taxable years (for an individual shareholder) or at least $10 million in any single taxable year, or at least $20 million in any combination of taxable years (for a corporate shareholder), the shareholder must file with the Internal Revenue Service a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of this requirement in light of their individual circumstances.

 

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Foreign Shareholders.

 

Taxation of a shareholder who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, foreign trust or estate, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership (“foreign shareholder”), depends on whether the income from a Fund is “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business carried on by such shareholder.

 

If the income from a Fund is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, subject to the discussion below with respect to “interest-related dividends” and “short-term capital gain dividends,” ordinary income dividends (including dividends that would otherwise be treated as qualified dividends to an applicable non-foreign shareholder) paid to such foreign shareholder will be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax (or lower applicable treaty rate) upon the gross amount of the dividend. Such foreign shareholder would generally be exempt from U.S. federal income tax, including withholding tax, on gains realized on the sale of shares of a Fund, capital gain dividends and amounts retained by a Fund that are designated as undistributed capital gains.

 

For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2015, U.S. withholding tax generally would not apply to amounts designated by a Fund as an “interest-related dividend” or a “short-term capital gain dividend.” The aggregate amount treated as an interest-related dividend for a year is limited to the Fund’s qualified net interest income for the year, which is the excess of the sum of the Fund’s qualified interest income (generally, its U.S.-source interest income) over the deductions properly allocable to such income. The aggregate amount treated as a “short-term capital gain dividend” is limited to the excess of the Fund’s net short-term capital gain over its net long-term capital loss (determined without regard to any net capital loss or net short-term capital loss attributable to transactions occurring after October 31; any such loss is treated as arising on the first day of the next tax year).

 

If the income from a Fund is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, then any dividends, and any gains realized upon the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations.

 

In the case of foreign noncorporate shareholders, a Fund may be required to withhold backup withholding taxes at the applicable rate on distributions that are otherwise exempt from withholding tax (or taxable at a reduced treaty rate) unless such shareholders furnish the Fund with proper notification of their foreign status.

 

Dividends paid on shares of a Fund after June 30, 2014 and gross proceeds paid on redemption of a Fund’s shares after December 31, 2016, made to “foreign financial institutions” and certain other foreign entities will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% unless various certification, information reporting, due diligence and other applicable requirements (different from, and in addition to, those described above) are satisfied. Payments to a foreign financial institution generally will be subject to withholding unless, among other things, it enters into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury to obtain information with respect to and report on accounts held by certain U.S. persons or U.S. owned foreign entities, and to withhold on payments made to certain account holders. Payments to a foreign entity that is not a foreign financial institution generally will be subject to withholding if such entity or another non-financial foreign entity is the beneficial owner of the payment unless, among things, the beneficial owner or payee either certifies that the beneficial owner of the payment does not have any “substantial United States owners” or provides certain identifying information with respect to each of its substantial United States owners. Alternatively, such payments may be exempt from U.S. withholding pursuant to an intergovernmental approach whereby the government of a foreign country enters into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury providing for the collection and reporting of specified financial information. Payments that are taken into account as effectively connected income are not subject to these withholding rules. Foreign shareholders should consult their own tax advisers as to the applicability and consequences of this new legislation to them.

 

The tax consequences to a foreign shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of an applicable tax treaty might be different from those described herein. Foreign shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in a Fund, including the applicability of foreign taxes.

 

Cost Basis Reporting.

 

A Fund is generally required by law to report to shareholders and the IRS on Form 1099-B “cost basis” information for shares of the Fund acquired on or after January 1, 2012, and sold or redeemed after that date. Upon a disposition of such shares, a Fund will be required to report the adjusted cost basis, the gross proceeds from the disposition, and the character of realized gains or losses attributable to such shares. These requirements do not apply to investments through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement plan. The “cost basis” of a

 

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share is generally its purchase price adjusted for dividend reinvestments, returns of capital, and other corporate actions. “Cost basis” is used to determine whether a sale or other disposition of the shares results in a gain or loss.

 

The Fund will permit shareholders to elect among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods to determine the cost basis in their shares. If a shareholder does not affirmatively elect a cost basis method, then the Fund’s default cost basis calculation method, which is currently the average cost method, will be applied to their account. Non-Covered shares (those shares purchased before January 1, 2012 and those shares that do not have complete cost basis information, regardless of purchase date) will be used first for any redemptions made after January 1, 2012, regardless of your cost basis method of election unless you have chosen the specific identification method and have designated covered shares (those purchased after January 1, 2012) at the time of your redemption. The cost basis method elected or applied may not be changed after the settlement date of a sale of shares.

 

If a shareholder holds shares through a broker, the shareholder should contact that broker with respect to the reporting of cost basis information.

 

Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding specific questions with respect to the application of the new cost basis reporting rules and, in particular, which cost basis calculation method to elect.

 

Effect of Future Legislation, Foreign, State and Local Tax Considerations.

 

The foregoing general discussion of U.S. federal income and excise tax consequences is based on the Code and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder as in effect on the date of this SAI. Future legislative or administrative changes or court decisions may significantly change the conclusions expressed herein and any such changes or decisions may have a retroactive effect.

 

Rules of foreign, state and local taxation of ordinary income dividends, qualified dividends, exempt-interest dividends and capital gain dividends from regulated investment companies may differ from the rules for U.S. federal income taxation described above. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers as to the consequences of these and other foreign, state and local tax rules affecting an investment in a Fund.

 

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST .

 

Leadership Structure and Board of Trustees.

 

The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of nine Trustees, eight of whom are not “interested persons” of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”). The Chair of the Board is an Independent Trustee, who functions as the lead Trustee. The Chair serves as liaison between the Board and its Committees, and the Funds’ investment adviser and other service providers. The Chair is actively involved in setting the Board meeting agenda, and participates on certain of the Board’s Committees.

 

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The following tables list the Trustees, their ages, position with the Trust, length of time served, principal occupations during the past five years and any directorships of other investment companies or companies whose securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or who file reports under that Act. Each Trustee currently oversees 27 portfolios in the Trust, one portfolio in The Victory Variable Insurance Funds and one portfolio in The Victory Institutional Funds, each a registered investment company that, together with the Trust, comprise the Victory Fund Complex. There is no defined term of office and each Trustee serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, retirement, removal, death, or the election of a qualified successor. Each Trustee’s address is c/o The Victory Portfolios, 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

 

Independent Trustees.

 

Name and Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation 
During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

David Brooks Adcock, 62

 

Trustee

 

February 2005

 

Consultant (since 2006).

 

FBR Funds (2011-2012).

Nigel D. T. Andrews, 67

 

Vice Chair and Trustee

 

August 2002

 

Retired.

 

Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (since 2012); Chemtura Corporation (2000-2010); Old Mutual plc. (2002-2011); Old Mutual US Asset Management (2002-2014).

E. Lee Beard, 63

 

Trustee

 

February 2005

 

Consultant, The Henlee Group, LLC. (consulting) (since 2005).

 

Penn Millers Holding Corporation (January 2011 to November 2011).

Sally M. Dungan, 60

 

Trustee

 

February 2011

 

Chief Investment Officer, Tufts University, since 2002.

 

None.

John L. Kelly 61

 

Trustee

 

February 2015

 

Bulk physical commodities broker, Endgate Commodities LLC (Aug. 2014 to present); Chief Operating Officer, Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. (December 2011 to July 2014); Managing Member, Crossroad LLC (Consultants)(April 2009 to December 2011).

 

Director, Caledonia Mining Corporation (May 2012 to present); Managing Member, Crossroad LLC (May 2009 to present).

Thomas P. Lemke, 60

 

Trustee

 

October 2014

 

Retired (since 2013); Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Legg Mason, Inc. (asset management) (2005 — 2013).

 

AXA Premier VIP Trust (36 portfolios) (since 2014); SEI family of funds (Independent Trustee of Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III (since February 2014)(5 portfolios);Independent Trustee of O’Connor EQUUS (since May 2014); Independent Trustee of Winton Series Trust (since December 2014)); J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund

 

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Trust (4 portfolios) (since 2014); Munder Series Trust (January 2014 to October 2014) (11 portfolios).

David L. Meyer, 57

 

Trustee

 

December 2008

 

Retired (since 2008); Chief Operating Officer, Investment & Wealth Management Division, PNC Financial Services Group (previously Mercantile Bankshares Corp.)(2002-2008).

 

None.

Leigh A. Wilson, 69

 

Chair and Trustee

 

November 1994

 

Director, The Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since 2004).

 

Chair (since 2013) and Director (since 2012 and March-October 2008), Caledonia Mining Corporation; Chair, Old Mutual Funds II (15 portfolios) (2005-2010); Trustee, Old Mutual Funds III (13 portfolios) (2007-2010).

 

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Interested Trustee.

 

Name and Age

 

Position
Held with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years

 

Other
Directorships
Held During the
Past 5 Years

David C. Brown, † 42

 

Trustee

 

May 2008

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Co-Chief Executive Officer, (2011-2013), President — Investments and Operations (2010-2011) and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2011), Victory Capital Management Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

 

None.

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Experience and qualifications of the Trustees.

 

The following summarizes the experience and qualifications of the Trustees.

 

·                   David Brooks Adcock. Mr. Adcock served for many years as general counsel to Duke University and Duke University Health System, where he provided oversight to complex business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and dispositions. He has served for more than 20 years as a public interest arbitrator for, among others, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the National Futures Association, FINRA and the American Arbitration Association. The Board believes that Mr. Adcock’s knowledge of complex business transactions and the securities industry qualifies him to serve on the Board.

 

·                   Nigel D.T. Andrews. Mr. Andrews served for many years as a management consultant for a nationally recognized consulting company and as a senior executive at GE, including Vice President of Corporate Business Development, reporting to the Chairman, and as Executive Vice President of GE Capital. He also served as a Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Old Mutual plc, a large publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Andrews is also the non-executive chairman of Old Mutual’s U.S asset management business, where he also sits on the audit and risk committee. Mr. Andrews also serves as a Governor of the London Business School. The Board believes that his experience in these positions, particularly with respect to oversight of risk and the audit function of public companies, qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   David C. Brown. Mr. Brown serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013) of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Victory Capital Management Inc., (the “Adviser”), the Funds’ investment adviser, and as such is an “interested person” of the Trust. Previously, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer (2011-2013), and President — Investments and Operations (2010-2011) and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2011) of the Adviser. The Board believes that his position and experience with the Adviser and his previous experience in the investment management business qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   E. Lee Beard. Ms. Beard, a certified public accountant, has served as the president, chief executive officer and director, and as a chief financial officer, of public, federally insured, depository institutions. As such, Ms. Beard is familiar with issues relating to audits of financial institutions. The Board believes that Ms. Beard’s experience as the chief executive officer of a depository institution and her knowledge of audit and accounting matters qualifies her to serve as a Trustee.

 

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·                   Sally M. Dungan . Ms. Dungan, a Chartered Financial Analyst, has been in the investment and financial management business for many years. She currently serves as Chief Investment Officer for Tufts University, a position she has held since 2002, and previously served as Director of Pension Fund Management for Siemens Corporation (2000-2002), Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Senior Investment Officer of Public Markets of the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1995-2000) and Administrative Manager for Lehman Brothers (1990-1995). Ms. Dungan has served on the boards, including their audit and investment committees, of private institutions. The Board believes Ms. Dungan’s extensive knowledge of the investment process and financial markets qualifies her to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   John L. Kelly . Mr. Kelly has more than 35 years of experience and leadership roles in the financial services industry including institutional electronic trading, capital markets, corporate and investment banking, retail brokerage, private equity, asset/wealth management, institutional services, mutual funds and related technology enabled services.  He previously served as a Trustee of The Victory Portfolios, The Victory Institutional Funds, and The Victory Variable Insurance Funds from 2008 to 2011. The Board believes that this experience qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   Thomas P. Lemke . Mr Lemke has extensive experience in the financial services industry, including experience in various senior management positions with financial services firms and multiple years of service with a regulatory agency. In addition, Mr. Lemke has a background in controls, including legal, compliance, risk management, and served as general counsel for several financial services firms. The Board believes that Mr. Lemke’s broad and diverse industry experience combined with his previous position as Trustee with the Munder Funds Board will allow him to provide the Board with significant insight into the regulatory and control requirements to which the fund industry is subject and assist the Board in carrying out is oversight responsibilities.

 

·                   David L. Meyer. For six years, Mr. Meyer served as chief operating officer, Investment Wealth Management Division of Mercantile Bankshares Corp (now PNC Financial Services Corp.) and has served as an officer or on the boards of other mutual funds for many years. The Board believes that his experience, particularly as it related to the operation of registered investment companies, qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

·                   Leigh A. Wilson. Mr. Wilson served for many years as Chief Executive Officer of Paribas North America and as such has extensive experience in the financial world. As a director of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum (“MFDF”), he is familiar with the operation and regulation of registered investment companies, and served on a MFDF steering committee created at the request of then-SEC Chairman William Donaldson to recommend best practices to independent mutual fund directors. He received the Small Fund Trustee of the Year award from Institutional Investor Magazine in 2006. The Board believes that this experience qualifies him to serve as a Trustee.

 

Committees of the Board.

 

The following standing Committees of the Board are currently in operation: Audit and Risk Oversight, Continuing Education, Investment, Service Provider, Board Governance and Nominating, and Agenda. In addition to these standing Committees, the Board may form temporary Special Committees to address particular areas of concern. In addition, a Committee may form a Sub-Committee to address particular areas of concern to that Committee.

 

The members of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee, all of whom are Independent Trustees, are Mr. Meyer (Chair), Mr. Adcock, Ms. Beard, and Mr. Wilson. The primary purpose of this Committee is to oversee the Trust’s accounting and financial reporting policies, practices and internal controls, as required by the statutes and regulations administered by the SEC, including the 1940 Act. The Committee also has overall responsibility for reviewing periodic reports with respect to compliance and enterprise risk, including operational risk and personnel. The Board has designated Mr. Meyer and Ms. Beard as its Audit Committee Financial Experts.

 

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The members of the Continuing Education Committee are Mr. Meyer (Chair), Ms. Beard, and Ms. Dungan. The function of this Committee is to develop programs to educate the Trustees to enhance their effectiveness as a Board and individually.

 

The members of the Investment Committee are Ms. Dungan (Chair), Mr. Andrews, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Wilson. The function of this Committee is to oversee the Fund’s compliance with investment objectives, policies and restrictions, including those imposed by law or regulation, and assists the Board in its annual review of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements.

 

The members of the Service Provider Committee are Ms. Beard (Chair), Mr. Adcock, Mr. Brown, Mr. Lemke and Mr. Meyer. This Committee negotiates the terms of the written agreements with the Funds’ service providers, evaluates the quality of periodic reports from the service providers (including reports submitted by sub-service providers) and assists the Board in its review of each Fund’s service providers, other than the investment adviser and independent auditors.

 

The Board Governance and Nominating Committee consists of all of the Independent Trustees. Mr. Andrews currently serves as the Chair of this Committee. The functions of this Committee are: to oversee Fund governance, including the nomination and selection of Trustees; to evaluate and recommend to the Board the compensation and expense reimbursement policies applicable to Trustees; and periodically, to coordinate and facilitate an evaluation of the performance of the Board.

 

The Board Governance and Nominating Committee will consider nominee recommendations from Fund shareholders, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee. A Fund shareholder should submit a nominee recommendation in writing to the attention of the Chair of The Victory Portfolios, 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The Committee (or a designated sub-committee) will screen shareholder recommendations in the same manner as it screens nominations received from other sources, such as current Trustees, management of the Fund or other individuals, including professional recruiters. The Committee need not consider any recommendations when no vacancy on the Board exists, but the Committee will consider any such recommendation if a vacancy occurs within six months after receipt of the recommendation. In administering the shareholder recommendation process, the Chair, in the Chair’s sole discretion, may retain the services of counsel to the Trust or to the Independent Trustees, management of the Fund or any third party. The Committee will communicate the results of the evaluation of any shareholder recommendation to the shareholder who made the recommendation.

 

The Agenda Committee consists of the Chair of the Board and the Chair of each other Committee.

 

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Board held ten meetings; the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee held four meetings; the Investment Committee held four meetings; the Service Provider Committee held four meetings; and the Board Governance and Nominating Committee held four meetings. The Continuing Education Committee met informally during the fiscal year.

 

Board role in the oversight of risk.

 

In considering risks related to the Funds, the Board consults and receives reports from officers of the Funds and personnel of the Adviser, who are charged with the day-to-day risk oversight function. Matters regularly reported to the Board or a designated committee include certain risks involving the Funds’ investment portfolios, trading practices, operational matters, financial and accounting controls, and legal and regulatory compliance. The Board has delegated to the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee overall responsibility for reviewing reports relating to compliance and enterprise risk, including operational risk and personnel. The Board relies on the Investment Committee to review reports relating to investment risks, that is, risks to the funds resulting from pursuing the Funds’ investment strategies (e.g., credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk).

 

Fund ownership.

 

The following tables show the dollar ranges of shares of all other series of the Victory Fund Complex) beneficially owned by the Trustees as of December 31, 2014. No Independent Trustee (or any immediate family member) owns beneficially or of record an interest in the Adviser or Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Distributor”) or in any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser or the Distributor (other than Funds in the Victory Funds Complex). Except as stated below, as of December 31, 2014, the Trustees and officers as a group owned beneficially less than 1% of each class of outstanding shares of those series of the Trust other than the Funds. As of December 31, 2014, the Trustees and officers as a group owned beneficially 1.1% of Class Y shares of the Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund.

 

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Independent Trustees.

 

Trustee

 

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership of Fund Shares

 

Aggregate Dollar Range of Ownership
of Shares of All Series
of the Victory Fund Complex

Mr. Adcock

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Mr. Andrews

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Ms. Beard

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Ms. Dungan

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Mr. Kelly

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Mr. Lemke

 

Integrity Small-Mid Cap Value: $10,001 - $50,000
Munder Interantional Small-Cap: $10,001 - $50,000
Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth: $10,001 - $50,000

 

$50,001 - $100,000

Mr. Meyer

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

Mr. Wilson

 

N/A

 

Over $100,000

 

Interested Trustee.

 

Trustee

 

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership of Fund Shares

 

Aggregate Dollar Range of Ownership
of Shares of All Series
of the Victory Fund Complex

Mr. Brown†

 

Integrity Mid-Cap Value: $50,001 - $100,000
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value: $50,001 - $100,000
Integrity Small-Cap Value: Over $100,000
Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap: $10,001 - $50,000
Munder International Small-Cap: $50,001 - $100,000
Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth: Over $100,000

 

Over $100,000

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

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Remuneration of Trustees and the Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Victory Fund Complex will pay each Independent Trustee $170,000 per year for his or her services to the Complex. The Board Chair will be paid an additional retainer of $85,000 per year. The Board reserves the right to award reasonable compensation to any Interested Trustee.

 

The following tables indicate the compensation received by each Trustee and the Chief Compliance Officer from the Trust and from the Victory Fund Complex for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, there were 16 mutual funds in the Victory Fund Complex for which the Trustees listed below were compensated. The Trust does not maintain a retirement plan for its Trustees.

 

Independent Trustees.

 

Trustee

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Mr. Adcock

 

$

122,041

 

$

132,000

 

Mr. Andrews

 

122,041

 

132,000

 

Ms. Beard

 

122,041

 

132,000

 

Ms. Dungan

 

122,041

 

132,000

 

Mr. Kelly*

 

None

 

None

 

Mr. Lemke

 

None

 

None

 

Mr. Meyer

 

122,041

 

132,000

 

Mr. Wilson

 

183,061

 

198,000

 

 


* Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Board effective February 17, 2015 and Mr. Lemke was appointed to the Board effective October 31, 2014. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Lemke received no compensation during the period shown above.

 

Interested Trustee.

 

Trustee

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Mr. Brown†

 

None

 

None

 

 


†Mr. Brown is an “Interested Person” by reason of his relationship with Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Chief Compliance Officer.

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Aggregate Compensation from the Trust

 

Total Compensation from
the Victory Fund Complex

 

Edward J. Veilleux

 

$

147,965

 

$

160,000

 

 

Deferred Compensation.

 

Each Trustee may elect to defer a portion of his or her compensation from the Victory Fund Complex in accordance with a Deferred Compensation Plan adopted by the Board (the “Plan”). Such amounts are invested in one or more Funds in the Victory Fund Complex offered under the Plan or a money market fund, as selected by the Trustee. The following table lists, as of June 30, 2014, the Trustee(s) who have elected to defer a portion of his or her compensation from the Victory Fund Complex, the Victory Fund Complex Funds owned and the approximate dollar value of the compensation deferred for all prior periods.

 

Trustee

 

Victory Fund

 

Approximate Dollar Value
of Deferred Compensation

 

Mr. Adcock

 

None

 

$

128,617

 

 

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Officers.

 

The officers of the Trust are elected by the Board of Trustees to supervise actively the Trust’s day-to-day operations. The officers of the Trust, their ages, the length of time served, and their principal occupations during the past five years, are detailed in the following table. Each individual holds the same position with the other registered investment companies in the Victory Fund Complex, and each officer serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, removal, retirement, death, or the election of a successor. The mailing address of each officer of the Trust is 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219-3035. Except for the Chief Compliance Officer, the officers of the Trust receive no compensation directly from the Trust for performing the duties of their offices. Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. (“Citi”) receives fees from the Trust for serving as the Funds’ sub-administrator, dividend disbursing agent and servicing agent. Citi also serves as transfer agent for series of the Trust other than the Funds.

 

Name and Age

 

Position with
the Trust

 

Date
Commenced
Service

 

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

Christopher K. Dyer, 53

 

President*

 

February 2006

 

Director of Mutual Fund Administration, the Adviser.

Scott A. Stahorsky, 45

 

Vice President

 

December 2014

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser.

Erin G. Wagner, 40

 

Secretary

 

December 2014

 

Associate General Counsel, the Adviser (since 2013); Associate, Dechert LLP (2001-2010).

Christopher E. Sabato, 46

 

Treasurer

 

May 2006

 

Senior Vice President, Financial Administration, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

Edward J. Veilleux, 71

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

October 2005

 

President of EJV Financial Services (mutual fund consulting).

Kim Oeder, 60

 

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Identity Theft Officer

 

October 2014

 

Chief Compliance Officer, Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2011); Registered Principal, Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2006).

Jay G. Baris, 61

 

Assistant Secretary

 

December 1997

 

Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (since 2011); Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. (1994-2011).

 


* On December 3, 2014, Mr. Dyer resigned as Secretary of the Trust and accepted the position of President of the Trust.

 

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ADVISORY AND OTHER CONTRACTS .

 

Investment Adviser.

 

One of the Trust’s most important contracts is with the Adviser, a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“VCH”). A majority interest in VCH is owned by Crestview Partners II, L.P. and its affiliated funds (together, “Crestview”) with the remaining portion owned by Victory employees in the aggregate and a limited number of outside investors. As of December 31, 2014, the Adviser and its affiliates managed assets totaling in excess of $35.9 billion for numerous clients including large corporate and public retirement plans, Taft-Hartley plans, foundations and endowments, high net worth individuals and mutual funds.

 

The Adviser operates as a multi-boutique asset manager comprised of multiple investment teams, referred to as investment franchises, each of which utilizes an independent approach to investing. Munder Capital Management and Integrity Asset Management are two of the Adviser’s investment franchises responsible for managing some of the Funds.

 

The following schedule lists the advisory fees for each Fund, as an annual percentage of its average daily net assets.

 

Equity Funds

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

Integrity Micro-Cap Equity

 

1.00%

Integrity Mid-Cap Value

 

0.75% on the first $500 million and 0.70% on assets in excess of $500 million

Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

0.90% on the first $300 million and 0.85% on assets in excess of $300 million

Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value

 

0.90% on the first $300 million and 0.85% on assets in excess of $300 million

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap

 

1.10%

Munder Growth Opportunities

 

0.75% on the first $1 billion, 0.725% of the next $1 billion and 0.70% on assets in excess of $2 billion

Munder Index 500

 

0.20% on the first $250 million , 0.12% of the next $250 million and 0.07% on assets in excess of $500 million

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

0.80% on the first $2.5 billion, 0.75% on the next $2.5 billion and 0.70% on assets in excess of $5 billion(1)

Munder International Small-Cap

 

0.95% on the first $1 billion and 0.90% of the assets in excess of $1 billion

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

0.75% on the first $6 billion, 0.70% on the next $2 billion and 0.65% on assets in excess of $8 billion

 


(1) Through October 31, 2016, the Adviser has contractually agreed to charge an advisory fee equal to.80% on the first $1.0 billion and 0.75% on assets in excess of $1 billion

 

Taxable Fixed-Income Fund

 

Fund

 

Advisory Fee

 

Total Return Bond

 

0.40

%

 

The Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements.

 

An advisory agreement dated as of August 1, 2013, as amended (the “Advisory Agreement”) applies to the Funds of the Trust, which was approved by the Board with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. Unless sooner terminated, the Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, provides that it will continue in effect as to the Funds for two years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such renewal is approved at least annually by the Trustees or by vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of each such Fund (as defined under “Additional Information—Miscellaneous”) and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are

 

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not parties to the Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Advisory Agreement, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose. The Advisory Agreement is terminable as to any particular Fund at any time on 60 days written notice without penalty by a vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of a Fund, by vote of the Trustees, or as to all applicable Funds by the Adviser. The Advisory Agreement also terminates automatically in the event of any assignment, as defined by the 1940 Act.

 

The Advisory Agreement provides that the Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection with the performance of the services pursuant thereto, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties, or from reckless disregard by the Adviser of its duties and obligations thereunder.

 

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser may delegate a portion of its responsibilities to a sub-adviser. In addition, the agreements provide that the Adviser may render services through its own employees or the employees of one or more affiliated companies that are qualified to act as an investment adviser of the Fund provided all such persons are functioning as part of an organized group of persons, managed by authorized officers of the Adviser.

 

A sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and Word Asset Management, Inc. (“World” or the “Sub-Adviser”), which was approved by the Board on May 22, 2014, (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) provides for the Sub-Adviser to manage that portion of the assets of the Munder Index 500 Fund that the Adviser allocates from time to time to the Sub-Adviser to manage (which portion may include any or all of the Munder Index 500 Fund assets), with the assistance and subject to the oversight of the Adviser.

 

Unless sooner terminated, the Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that it will continue in effect for two years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such renewal is approved at least annually by the Trustees or by vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of the Munder Index 500 Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Sub-Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose. The Sub-Advisory Agreement is terminable as to the Munder Index 500 Fund at any time on 60 days written notice without penalty by a vote of the majority of the outstanding shares of the Munder Index 500 Fund, by vote of the Trustees, or by the Adviser, or as to the Munder Index 500 Fund by the Sub-Adviser upon 90 days written notice to the other parties. The Sub-Advisory Agreement also terminates automatically in the event of any assignment, as defined by the 1940 Act.

 

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Munder Index 500 Fund in connection with the performance of the services pursuant thereto, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence on the part of the Sub-Adviser in the performance of its duties, or from reckless disregard by the Sub-Adviser of its duties and obligations thereunder.

 

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Sub-Adviser may render services through its own employees or the employees of one or more affiliated companies that are qualified to act as an investment adviser of the Munder Index 500 Fund provided all such persons are functioning as part of an organized group of persons, managed by authorized officers of the Sub-Adviser.

 

Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser, and not the Munder Index 500 Fund, will pay the Sub-Adviser the following fee:

 

· 0.12% of the first $10 million of average daily net assets;

 

· 0.10% of the next $40 million;

 

· 0.08% of the next $50 million;

 

· 0.04% of the next $100 million; and

 

· 0.02% of the average daily net assets in excess of $200 million.

 

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No advisory or subadvisory payments were made to Victory Capital Management Inc. as the Adviser, or World Asset Management, Inc. as the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreement or Sub-Advisory Agreement, respectively, during the Funds’ most recent fiscal year.

 

Portfolio Managers.

 

This section includes information about the Funds’ portfolio managers, including information concerning other accounts they manage, the dollar range of Fund shares they own and how they are compensated. The following table lists the number and types of accounts managed by each individual and assets under management in those accounts as of September 30, 2014.

 

Other Accounts

 

 

 

Registered Investment
Company Accounts

 

Pooled Investment Vehicle
Accounts

 

Other Accounts

 

 

 

 

 

Assets
Managed

 

Number of
Accounts

 

Assets
Managed
(In
Millions)

 

Number of
Accounts

 

Assets
Managed
(In
Millions)

 

Number of
Accounts

 

Total Assets
Managed
(In
Millions)(1)

 

Adam Friedman(2)

 

$

1,489.38

 

6

 

$

478.04

 

3

 

$

2,942.09

 

105

 

$

4,909.52

 

Brian Matuszak

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,731.21

 

52

 

7,893.12

 

Daniel Bandi(2)

 

1,489.38

 

6

 

478.04

 

3

 

2,942.09

 

105

 

4,909.52

 

Daniel DeMonica(2)

 

1,489.38

 

6

 

478.04

 

3

 

2,942.09

 

105

 

4,909.52

 

Daniel LeVan

 

392.00

 

1

 

106.79

 

3

 

261.83

 

2

 

760.62

 

Edward Goard

 

87.84

 

1

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

87.84

 

Eric Lessnau(3)

 

273.7

 

1

 

9,912.9

 

72

 

0.1

 

3

 

10,186.7

 

Gavin Hayman

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,762.79

 

51

 

7,924.70

 

Greg Oviatt

 

87.84

 

1

 

 

0

 

773.32

 

43

 

861.16

 

J. Bryan Tinsley(2)

 

1,384.02

 

5

 

478.04

 

3

 

2,942.09

 

105

 

4,804.16

 

James Kelts

 

87.84

 

1

 

 

0

 

666.67

 

57

 

754.51

 

Jeffrey Sullivan

 

27.72

 

3

 

106.79

 

3

 

261.83

 

2

 

396.34

 

Joe Gilbert(2)

 

1,384.02

 

5

 

478.04

 

3

 

2,942.09

 

105

 

4,804.16

 

John Evers

 

394.57

 

2

 

106.79

 

3

 

261.83

 

2

 

763.19

 

Madan Gopal

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,762.79

 

51

 

7,924.70

 

Mark Lebovitz

 

492.35

 

1

 

 

0

 

38.39

 

10

 

530.75

 

Michael Mikha(3)

 

273.7

 

1

 

9,912.9

 

72

 

0.1

 

5

 

10,186.7

 

Mirsat Nikovic(2)

 

463.23

 

3

 

285.50

 

2

 

2,185.06

 

74

 

2,933.78

 

Pete Carpenter

 

27.72

 

3

 

106.79

 

3

 

261.83

 

2

 

396.34

 

Rich Consul

 

87.84

 

1

 

 

0

 

764.58

 

37

 

852.42

 

Robert Cerow

 

2.57

 

1

 

106.79

 

3

 

261.83

 

2

 

371.18

 

Robert Crosby

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,794.16

 

54

 

7,956.07

 

S. Brad Fush

 

87.84

 

1

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

87.84

 

Sean Wright

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,364.06

 

39

 

7,525.97

 

Tony Dong

 

6,147.73

 

1

 

14.18

 

1

 

1,785.67

 

52

 

7,947.58

 

 


(1)  If an account was managed by a team, the total number of accounts and assets have been attributed to each respective team member. Therefore, some accounts and assets have been counted more than once. In addition, the sum of assets managed in each category may not add to the total due to rounding.

 

(2)  Assets were managed in the individual’s capacity as an employee of Integrity Asset Management LLC, which was acquired by the parent company of Victory Capital Management Inc. on October 31, 2014.

 

(3)  Assets were managed in the individual’s capacity as an employee of World Asset Management Inc.

 

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The Adviser’s portfolio managers are often responsible for managing one or more Funds as well as other accounts, such as separate accounts, and other pooled investment vehicles, such as collective trust funds or unregistered hedge funds.  A portfolio manager may manage other accounts which have materially higher fee arrangements than a Fund and may, in the future, manage other accounts which have a performance-based fee.  A portfolio manager also may make personal investments in accounts they manage or support. The side-by-side management of the Funds along with other accounts may raise potential conflicts of interest by incenting a portfolio manager to direct a disproportionate amount of: (1) their attention; (2) limited investment opportunities, such as less liquid securities or initial public offering; and/or (3) desirable trade allocations, to such other accounts. In addition, certain trading practices, such as cross-trading between Funds or between a Fund and another account, raise conflict of interest issues.  The Funds and the Adviser have policies and procedures in place, including the Adviser’s internal review process and oversight by the Board of Trustees, that are intended to mitigate those conflicts.

 

Fund Ownership

 

As of December 31, 2014,  the portfolio managers of the Funds owned equity securities of the Funds in the amount indicated in the table below.

 

Portfolio Manager

 

Fund

 

Dollar Range of Shares
Beneficially Owned as of
December 31, 2014

Adam Friedman

 

Integrity Micro-Cap Equity
Integrity Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

None
$10,001 - $50,000
None
$50,001 - $100,000

Brian Matuszak

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$100,001 - $500,000

Daniel Bandi

 

Integrity Micro-Cap Equity
Integrity Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

$10,001 - $50,000
$10,001 - $50,000
Over $1,000,000
$100,001 - $500,000

Daniel DeMonica

 

Integrity Micro-Cap Equity
Integrity Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

$10,001 - $50,000
$10,001 - $50,000
$10,001 - $50,000
$10,001 - $50,000

Daniel LeVan

 

Munder International Small-Cap

 

Over $1,000,000

Edward Goard

 

Munder Total Return Bond

 

$100,001 - $500,000

Eric Lessnau

 

Munder Index 500

 

None

Gavin Hayman

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$50,001 - $100,000

Greg Oviatt

 

Munder Total Return Bond

 

$50,001 - $100,000

J. Bryan Tinsley

 

Integrity Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

$50,001 - $100,000
None
$50,001 - $100,000

James Kelts

 

Munder Total Return Bond

 

$10,001 - $50,000

Jeffrey Sullivan

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

$1,000 - $10,000

Joe Gilbert

 

Integrity Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value
Integrity Small-Cap Value

 

$10,001 - $50,000
$1,000 - $10,000
$50,001 - $100,000

John Evers

 

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap
Munder International Small-Cap

 

$100,001 - $500,000
$500,001 - $1,000,000

Madan Gopal

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$100,001 - $500,000

Michael Gura

 

Munder Growth Opportunities

 

$100,001 - $500,000

Michael Mikha

 

Munder Index 500

 

None

Mirsat Nikovic

 

Integrity Micro-Cap Equity

 

None

Peter Carpenter

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

$100,001 - $500,000

Richard Consul

 

Munder Total Return Bond

 

$10,001 - $50,000

Robert Cerow

 

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap

 

$100,001- $500,001

Robert Crosby

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$100,001 - $500,000

 

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S. Brad Fush

 

Munder Total Return Bond

 

$10,001 - $50,000

Sean Wright

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$1 - $10,000

Tony Dong

 

Munder Growth Opportunities
Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth

 

$1,000 - $10,000
Over $1,000,000

 

Compensation

 

Victory Capital Management (“VCM”) has designed the structure of its portfolio managers’ compensation to (1) align portfolio managers’ interests with those of VCM’s clients with an emphasis on long-term, risk-adjusted investment performance, (2) help VCM attract and retain high-quality investment professionals, and (3) contribute to VCM’s overall financial success. Each of the portfolio managers receives a base salary plus an annual incentive bonus for managing their Fund , separate accounts, other investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts (including any accounts for which VCM receives a performance fee) (together, “Accounts”).  A portfolio manager’s base salary is dependent on the manager’s level of experience and expertise.  VCM monitors each manager’s base salary relative to salaries paid for similar positions with peer firms by reviewing data provided by various consultants that specialize in competitive salary information.

 

Each of the portfolio management teams employed by VCM may earn incentive compensation based on a percentage of VCM’s revenue attributable to fees paid by Accounts managed by the team.  The chief investment officer of each team, in coordination with VCM, determines the allocation of the incentive compensation earned by the team among the team’s portfolio managers by establishing a “target” incentive for each portfolio manager based on the manager’s level of experience and expertise in the manager’s investment style.  Individual performance is based on objectives established annually using performance metrics such as portfolio structure and positioning, research, stock selection, asset growth, client retention, presentation skills, marketing to prospective clients and contribution to VCM’s philosophy and values, such as leadership, risk management and teamwork.  The annual incentive bonus also factors in individual investment performance of each portfolio manager’s portfolio or their Fund relative to a selected peer group(s).  The overall performance results for a manager are based on the composite performance of all Accounts managed by that manager on a combination of one, three and five year rolling performance periods as compared to the performance information of a peer group of similarly-managed competitors.

 

VCM’s portfolio managers may participate in the equity ownership plan of VCM’s parent company.  There is an ongoing annual equity pool granted to certain employees based on their contribution to the firm.  Eligibility for participation in these incentive programs depends on the manager’s performance and seniority.

 

Code of Ethics.

 

Each of the Trust, the Adviser and the Distributor has adopted a Code of Ethics. The Adviser Code of Ethics applies to all Access Personnel (the Adviser’s directors and officers and employees with investment advisory duties) and all Supervised Personnel (all of the Adviser’s directors, officers and employees). Each Code of Ethics provides that Access Personnel must refrain from certain trading practices. Each Code also requires all Access Personnel (and, in the Adviser Code, all Supervised Personnel) to report certain personal investment activities, including, but not limited to, purchases or sales of securities that may be purchased or held by the Funds. Violations of any Code of Ethics can result in penalties, suspension, or termination of employment.

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures.

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted policies and procedures for voting proxies related to equity securities that the Funds hold (the “Proxy Voting Policy”). The Trust’s Proxy Voting Policy is designed to: (i) ensure that proxies are voted in the best interests of shareholders of the Funds with a view toward maximizing the value of their investments; (ii) address conflicts of interests between these shareholders, on the one hand, and affiliates of the Fund, the Adviser or the Distributor, on the other, that may arise regarding the voting of proxies; and (iii) provide for the disclosure of the Funds’ proxy voting records and the Proxy Voting Policy. The Proxy Voting Policy delegates to the Adviser the obligation to vote the Funds’ proxies in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders, subject to oversight by the Board. The Board has delegated proxy voting responsibility for the Index 500 Fund to the Sub-Adviser.

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. ‘To assist the Adviser in making proxy-voting decisions, the Adviser has adopted a Proxy Voting Policy (“Policy”) that establishes voting guidelines (“Proxy Voting Guidelines”) with respect to certain recurring issues. The Policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Adviser’s Proxy Committee (“Proxy

 

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Committee”) and revised when the Committee determines that a change is appropriate. The Board annually reviews the Trust’s Proxy Voting Policy and the Adviser’s Policy and determines whether amendments are necessary or advisable.

 

Voting under the Adviser’s Policy may be executed through administrative screening per established guidelines with oversight by the Proxy Committee or upon vote by a quorum of the Proxy Committee. The Adviser delegates to Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), an independent service provider, the non-discretionary administration of proxy voting for the Trust, subject to oversight by the Adviser’s Proxy Committee. In no circumstances shall ISS have the authority to vote proxies except in accordance with standing or specific instructions given to it by the Adviser.

 

The Adviser votes proxies in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. This entails voting client proxies with the objective of increasing the long-term economic value of Fund assets. The Adviser’s Proxy Committee determines how proxies are voted by following established guidelines, which are intended to assist in voting proxies and are not considered rigid rules. The Proxy Committee is directed to apply the guidelines as appropriate. On occasion, however, a contrary vote may be warranted when such action is in the best interests of the Funds or if required by the Board or the Funds’ Proxy Voting Policy. In such cases, the Adviser may consider, among other things:

 

· the effect of the proposal on the underlying value of the securities

 

· the effect on marketability of the securities

 

· the effect of the proposal on future prospects of the issuer

 

· the composition and effectiveness of the issuer’s board of directors

 

· the issuer’s corporate governance practices

 

· the quality of communications from the issuer to its shareholders

 

The Adviser may also take into account independent third-party, general industry guidance or other corporate governance review sources when making decisions. It may additionally seek guidance from other senior internal sources with special expertise on a given topic where it is appropriate. The investment team’s opinion concerning the management and prospects of the issuer may be taken into account in determining whether a vote for or against a proposal is in a Fund’s best interests. Insufficient information, onerous requests or vague, ambiguous wording may indicate that a vote against a proposal is appropriate, even when the general principal appears to be reasonable.

 

Occasionally, conflicts of interest arise between the Adviser’s interests and those of a Fund or another client. When this occurs, the Proxy Committee must document the nature of the conflict and vote the proxy in accordance with the Proxy Voting Guidelines unless such guidelines are judged by the Proxy Committee to be inapplicable to the proxy matter at issue. In the event that the Proxy Voting Guidelines are inapplicable or do not mitigate the conflict, the Adviser will seek the opinion of the Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer or consult with an external independent adviser. In the case of a Proxy Committee member having a personal conflict of interest (e.g. a family member is on the board of the issuer), such member will abstain from voting. Finally, the Adviser reports to the Board annually any proxy votes that took place involving a conflict, including the nature of the conflict and the basis or rationale for the voting decision made.

 

The Funds’ Proxy Voting Policy provides that the Funds, in accordance with SEC rules, annually will disclose on Form N-PX the Funds’ proxy voting record. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is updated each year by August 31st and is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free 800 539-FUND (800 539 3863) or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

World Asset Management, Inc. Set forth below are the Sub-Advisor’s policies on voting shares owned by the Index 500 Fund. These policies may be revised from time to time with the approval of the Board.

 

World has adopted and implemented World’s Proxy Procedures and has established a “Proxy Committee” as a means reasonably designed to ensure that World votes any proxy or other beneficial interest in an equity security prudently and solely in the best interest of its clients considering all relevant factors and without undue influence from individuals or groups who may have an economic interest in the outcome of a proxy vote.

 

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World has retained Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) to review proxies received for client accounts and recommend how to vote them. Glass Lewis has established voting guidelines that are consistent in all material respects with the policies and the process noted herein. World has also retained Glass Lewis to provide its voting agent service. As such, Glass Lewis is responsible for ensuring that all proxy ballots are submitted in a timely manner. At least annually, the Proxy Committee will review Glass Lewis’ “U.S. Proxy Paper Guidelines” to confirm that they are consistent in all material respects with World’s Proxy Procedures. The Proxy Committee meets quarterly to administer World’s proxy review and voting process and revise and update the Proxy Procedures as appropriate. At least quarterly, the Proxy Committee reviews selected recommendations made by Glass Lewis to further the goal of voting proxies in a manner consistent with the best interest of World’s clients.

 

Absent a client directive to vote a proposal a certain way or a determination to override Glass Lewis’ recommendation, client proxies will be voted in accordance with applicable Glass Lewis guidelines and recommendations. Because different client accounts may be voted in accordance with different guidelines, client accounts could be voted differently on the same matter. In certain instances, Glass Lewis & Co. may not provide a recommendation because World will need to review the issue and make a determination. In other cases, World may need to provide Glass Lewis & Co information in order to vote the proxy.

 

World will generally vote proxies consistent with Glass Lewis’ recommendations without independent review, unless the subject matter of the proxy solicitation raises complex, unusual or significant issues and the cost of reviewing Glass Lewis’ advice and recommendations with respect to a particular proxy do not outweigh the potential benefits to clients from its review of Glass Lewis’ advice and recommendations. World has determined that the costs of reviewing Glass Lewis’ advice and recommendations with respect to a particular security outweigh the potential benefits to clients from World’s review of Glass Lewis’ advice and recommendations, unless: (1) Glass Lewis’ recommendation relates to proxy proposals that are complex or unusual or that raise significant issues (e.g., anti-takeover provisions or business combinations and/or restructurings), and (2) client holdings are meaningful. For these purposes, the holding of a particular issuer would be considered to be meaningful if all client accounts with respect to which World holds full discretionary authority to vote a client’s proxies hold, in the aggregate, at least one percent (1%) of the outstanding voting shares of the issuer. In cases where World has determined that the nature of the issues raised by the proxy proposal together with the costs of reviewing Glass Lewis’ recommendations with respect to a particular security outweigh the potential benefits to clients from World’s review of Glass Lewis’ advice and recommendations, World may “Abstain” or “Withhold” on that issue. In instances where World separately reviews Glass Lewis’ recommendation, World may vote differently from Glass Lewis’ recommendation, if, based upon the criteria described above, World determines that such vote is in its clients’ best interests. From time to time World may disagree with Glass Lewis’ recommendation on how to vote proxies for one or more resolutions. However, because World may have business interests that expose it to pressure to vote a proxy in a manner that may not be in the best interest of its clients, all requests to vote differently from the Glass Lewis recommendation with respect to a particular matter must be submitted to the Proxy Committee and World’s compliance department (“Compliance Department”) for independent review. Such a request will be accompanied by a written description of the conflict. In that review, the Proxy Committee seeks to determine whether the request is in the best interests of World’s clients. If the Proxy Committee approves the request, it is then submitted to the Compliance Department to review any actual or potential conflicts between the interests of World and those of its clients. The Compliance Department must approve a request before it is implemented. The Compliance Department may approve a request only under the following conditions:

 

(i)                                      No Conflict . No conflict of interest is identified.

 

(ii)                                   Immaterial or Remote Conflict . A potential or actual conflict of interest is identified, but such conflict, in the reasonable judgment of the Compliance Department, is so clearly immaterial or remote as to be unlikely to influence any determination made by the Proxy Committee.

 

(iii)                             Material Conflict . In the event a potential or actual conflict of interest is identified and appears to be material, the Compliance Department may approve the request only with written approval from its applicable clients. If an override request is approved by clients holding a majority of the subject shares over which World has voting discretion, the Compliance Department may approve the override with respect to all applicable clients without seeking or obtaining additional approval from each of them. However, to the extent World receives instructions from any client, World will vote such client’s shares in accordance with its instructions. If no instructions are received from clients in such circumstance and approval is not obtained from clients holding a majority of the  

 

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subject shares held by unaffiliated clients, World will vote the shares in accordance with Glass Lewis’ recommendation.

 

Every decision to vote on a resolution in a proxy solicited by a company held by a Fund in a manner different from the recommendation of ISS is disclosed to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting along with an explanation for the vote.

 

Portfolio Transactions.

 

Fixed Income Trading. Fixed income and convertible securities are bought and sold through broker-dealers acting on a principal basis. These trades are not charged a commission, but rather are marked up or marked down by the executing broker-dealer. The Adviser does not know the actual value of the markup/markdown. However, the Adviser attempts to ascertain whether the overall price of a security is reasonable through the use of competitive bids. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, the following table shows the information on brokerage commissions paid by the Predecessor Fund.

 

 

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2014

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2013

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2012

 

Munder Bond Fund  

 

$

17,644

 

$

20,561

 

$

2,066

 

 

Orders to buy or sell convertible securities and fixed income securities are placed on a competitive basis with a reasonable attempt made to obtain three competitive bids or offers. Exceptions are: (1) where the bid/ask spread is 5 basis points or less, provided the order is actually filled at the bid or better for sales and at the ask or better for purchases; (2) securities for which there are only one or two market makers; (3) block purchases considered relatively large; (4) swaps, a simultaneous sale of one security and purchase of another in substantially equal amounts for the same account, intended to take advantage of an aberration in a spread relationship, realize losses, etc.; and (5) purchases and/or sales of fixed income securities for which, typically, more than one offering of the same issue is unobtainable; subject to a judgment by the trader that the bid is competitive.

 

All Other Markets. Subject to the consideration of obtaining best execution, the Adviser may use brokerage commissions generated from client transactions may be used to obtain services and/or research from broker-dealers to assist in the Adviser’s investment management decision-making process. These services and research are in addition to and do not replace the services and research that the Adviser is required to perform and do not reduce the investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser by the Funds. Such information may be useful to the Adviser in serving both the Funds and other clients and, conversely, such supplemental research information obtained by the placement of orders on behalf of other clients may be useful to the Adviser in carrying out its obligations to the Funds.

 

Brokerage commissions may never be used to compensate a third party for client referrals unless the client has directed such an arrangement. In addition, brokerage commissions may never be used to obtain research and/or services for the benefit of any employee or non-client entity.

 

It is the policy of the Adviser to obtain the “best execution” of its clients’ securities transactions. The Adviser strives to execute each client’s securities transactions in such a manner that the client’s total costs or proceeds in each transaction are the most favorable under the circumstances. Commission rates paid on securities transactions for client accounts must reflect comparative market rates.

 

In addition, the Adviser will consider the full range and quality of a broker’s services in placing brokerage including, but not limited to, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rate, willingness and ability to commit capital and responsiveness. The lowest possible commission cost alone does not determine broker selection. The transaction that represents the best quality execution for a client account will be executed. Commission ranges and the actual commission paid for trades of listed stocks and over-the-counter stocks may vary depending on, but not limited to, the liquidity and volatility of the stock and services provided to the Adviser by the broker.

 

The Adviser will make a good faith determination that the commissions paid are reasonable in relationship to the value of the services received. The continuous review of commissions is the responsibility of the head of equity trading. Quarterly, the Adviser’s research analysts and portfolio managers will participate in a broker vote. The Adviser’s Equity Trading Desk will utilize the vote results during the broker selection process. Some brokers

 

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executing trades for the Adviser’s clients may, from time to time, receive liquidity rebates in connection with the routing of trades to Electronic Communications Networks. Since the Adviser is not a broker, however, it is ineligible to receive such rebates and does not obtain direct benefits for its clients from this broker practice.

 

Investment decisions for each Fund are made independently from those made for the other Funds or any other investment company or account managed by the Adviser. Such other investment companies or accounts may also invest in the same securities and may follow similar investment strategies as the Funds. The Adviser may combine transaction orders (“bunching” or “blocking” trades) for more than one client account where such action appears to be equitable and potentially advantageous for each account ( e.g. , for the purpose of reducing brokerage commissions or obtaining a more favorable transaction price.) The Adviser will aggregate transaction orders only if it believes that the aggregation is consistent with its duty to seek best execution for its clients and is consistent with the terms of investment advisory agreements with each client for whom trades are being aggregated. Both equity and fixed-income securities may be aggregated. When making such a combination of transaction orders for a new issue or secondary market trade in an equity security, the Adviser adheres to the following objectives:

 

·                       Fairness to clients both in the participation of execution of orders for their account, and in the allocation of orders for the accounts of more than one client.

·                       Allocation of all orders in a timely and efficient manner.

 

In some cases, “bunching” or “blocking” trades may affect the price paid or received by a Fund or the size of the position obtained by the Fund in an adverse manner relative to the result that would have been obtained if only that particular Fund had participated in or been allocated such trades.

 

The aggregation of transactions for advisory accounts and proprietary accounts (including partnerships and other accounts in which the Adviser or its associated persons are partners or participants, and managed employee accounts) is permissible. No proprietary account may be favored over any other participating account and such practice must be consistent with the Adviser’s Code of Ethics.

 

Equity trade orders are executed based only on trade instructions received from portfolio managers by the trading desk. Portfolio managers may enter trades to meet the full target allocation immediately or may meet the allocation through moves in incremental blocks. Orders are processed on a “first-come, first-served” basis. At times, a rotation system may determine “first-come, first-served” treatment when the equity trading desk receives the same order for multiple accounts simultaneously. The Adviser will utilize a rotation whereby the Funds, even if aggregated with other orders, are in the first block(s) to trade within the rotation. To aggregate orders, the equity trading desk must determine that all accounts in the order will benefit. Any new trade that can be blocked with an existing open order may be added to the open order to form a larger block. The Adviser receives no additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of the aggregation of trades. All accounts participating in a block execution receive the same execution price, an average share price, for securities purchased or sold on a trading day. Execution prices may not be carried overnight. Any portion of an order that remains unfilled at the end of a given day shall be rewritten (absent contrary instructions) on the following day as a new order. Accounts with trades executed the next day will receive a new daily average price to be determined at the end of the following day.

 

If the order is filled in its entirety, securities purchased in the aggregate transaction will be allocated among accounts participating in the trade in accordance with an Allocation Statement prepared at the time of order entry. If the order is partially filled, the securities will be allocated pro rata based on the Allocation Statement. Portfolio managers may allocate executed trades in a different manner than indicated on the Allocation Statement ( e.g. , non-pro rata) only if all client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment.

 

In some instances, it may not be practical to complete the Allocation Statement prior to the placement of the order. In that case, the trading desk will complete the Allocation Statement as soon as practicable, but no later than the end of the same business day on which the securities have been allocated to the trading desk by the broker.

 

Where the full amount of a block execution is not executed, the partial amount actually executed will be allocated on a pro rata basis whenever possible. The following execution methods maybe used in place of a pro rata procedure: relative size allocations, security position weighting, priority for specialized accounts, or a special allocation based on compliance approval.

 

After the proper allocation has been completed, excess shares must be sold in the secondary market, and may not be reallocated to another managed account.

 

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In making investment decisions for the Funds, the Adviser will not inquire or take into consideration whether an issuer of securities proposed for purchase or sale by a Fund is a customer of the Adviser, its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, and, in dealing with their commercial customers, the Adviser, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates will not inquire or take into consideration whether securities of such customers are held by the Funds.

 

For the three fiscal years ended June 30, the following table shows the information on brokerage commissions paid by the Predecessor Fund.

 

 

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2014

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2013

 

Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2012

 

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund*  

 

$

6,649

 

$

 

$

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

780,182

 

698,462

 

709,584

 

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

5,334

 

15,810

 

16,544

 

Munder Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

37,090

 

55,484

 

34,126

 

Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

407,696

 

565,021

 

366,164

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

391,143

 

356,887

 

355,769

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

3,950,921

 

2,699,332

 

4,404,140

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

12,677

 

6,816

 

3,891

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

2,177,778

 

865,231

 

670,573

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

13,932

 

16,634

 

841

 

 


*The Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund commenced operations on July 2, 2013.

 

Affiliated Brokerage. The Board has authorized the allocation of brokerage to affiliated broker-dealers on an agency basis to effect portfolio transactions. The Board has adopted procedures incorporating the standards of Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act, which require that the commission paid to affiliated broker-dealers must be “reasonable and fair compared to the commission, fee or other remuneration received, or to be received, by other broker-dealers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities during a comparable period of time.”

 

The Trust will not acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in, or enter into repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, KeyBank or their affiliates, or Citi or its affiliates and will not give preference to KeyBank’s correspondent banks or affiliates, or Citi with respect to such transactions, securities, savings deposits, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements. From time to time, when determined by the Adviser to be advantageous to the Funds, the Adviser may execute portfolio transactions through affiliated broker-dealers. All such transactions must be completed in accordance with procedures approved by the Board. The percentage of trades executed through an affiliated broker-dealer for a Fund may be higher relative to trades executed by unaffiliated dealers, so long as the trades executed by the affiliated broker-dealer are consistent with best execution.

 

As of the date of this SAI, the Funds have not yet commenced operations. Therefore, no payments to any affiliated brokers were paid by the Funds.

 

Allocation of Brokerage in Connection with Research Services . The Adviser, through agreements or understandings with brokers, or otherwise through an internal allocation procedure, may direct the brokerage transactions of certain Funds to brokers because of research services provided.

 

Portfolio Turnover.

 

The portfolio turnover rates stated in the prospectuses are calculated by dividing the lesser of each Fund’s purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the year by the monthly average value of the portfolio securities. The calculation excludes all securities whose maturities, at the time of acquisition, were one year or less. Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of a Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. Information on the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds is not provided because the Funds had not commenced operations prior to the date of this SAI. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the following table shows the portfolio turnover rates of the Predecessor Fund. Portfolio turnover may vary greatly from year to year as well as within a particular year.

 

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2014

 

2013

 

Munder Bond Fund  

 

262

%

373

%

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund(1)

 

106

%

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

124

%

93

%

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

3

%

5

%

Munder Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

51

%

82

%

Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

50

%

58

%

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

61

%

108

%

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

54

%

88

%

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

62

%

58

%

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

37

%

25

%

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

92

%

57

%

 


(1) The Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund commenced operations on July 2, 2013.

 

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

 

The Board has adopted policies with respect to the disclosure of each Fund’s portfolio holdings by the Fund, the Adviser, or their affiliates. These policies provide that each Fund’s portfolio holdings information generally may not be disclosed to any party prior to the information becoming public. Certain limited exceptions are described below. These policies apply to disclosures to all categories of persons, including individual investors, institutional investors, intermediaries who sell shares of a Fund, third parties providing services to the Fund (accounting agent, print vendors, etc.), rating and ranking organizations (Lipper, Morningstar, etc.) and affiliated persons of the Fund.

 

The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring each Fund’s compliance with these policies and for providing regular reports (at least annually) to the Board regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the policy and recommend changes, if necessary.

 

Public Disclosure

 

The Funds disclose their complete portfolio holdings in its annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, which are sent to shareholders no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period (June 30 th  and December 31 st , respectively) and are available on the Fund’s website, VictoryFunds.com. The Funds also file their complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (September 30 th  and March 31st, respectively) with the SEC on Form N-Q no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find these filings on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

 

In addition, the Funds disclose their complete portfolio holdings as of the quarter-end on the Funds’ website no later than the 15th day following the end of the calendar quarter. The Funds may also publish other information on the Funds’ website relating to its portfolio holdings (e.g., top ten holdings) on a monthly basis no later than the 15th day following the end of the month.

 

Non-Public Disclosures

 

The Adviser may authorize the disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information under certain limited circumstances. The Funds’ policies provide that non-public disclosures of a Fund’s portfolio holdings may only be made if: (i) the Fund has a “legitimate business purpose” (as determined by the President of the Trust) for making such disclosure; and (ii) the party receiving the non-public information enters into a confidentiality agreement, which includes a duty not to trade on the non-public information and describes any compensation to be paid to the Fund or any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor, including any arrangement to maintain assets in the Fund or in other investment companies or accounts managed by the Adviser or by any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor.

 

The Adviser will consider any actual or potential conflicts of interest between the Adviser and a Fund’s shareholders and will act in the best interest of the Fund’s shareholders with respect to any such disclosure of portfolio holdings information. If a potential conflict can be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the Adviser may authorize release of portfolio holdings information. Conversely, if the potential

 

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conflict cannot be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the Adviser will not authorize such release.

 

Ongoing Arrangements to Disclose Portfolio Holdings

 

As previously authorized by the Board and/or the Trust’s executive officers, a Fund periodically discloses non-public portfolio holdings on a confidential basis to various service providers that require such information in order to assist the Fund in its day-to-day operations, as well as public information to certain ratings organizations. These entities are described in the following table. The table also includes information as to the timing of these entities receiving the portfolio holdings information from a Fund. In none of these arrangements does a Fund or any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor receive any compensation, including any arrangement to maintain assets in the Fund or in other investment companies or accounts managed by the Adviser or by any “affiliated person” of the Adviser or Distributor.

 

Type of Service Provider

 

Name of Service Provider

 

Timing of Release of 
Portfolio Holdings Information

Adviser

 

Victory Capital Management Inc.

 

Daily.

Distributor

 

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc.

 

Daily.

Custodian

 

KeyBank National Association

 

Daily.

International Funds Custodian

 

Citibank, N.A.

 

Daily.

Fund Accountant

 

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

 

Daily.

Financial Data Service

 

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

 

Daily.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Ernst & Young LLP

 

Annual Reporting Period: within 15 business days of end of reporting period.
Semiannual Reporting Period: within 31 business days of end of reporting period.
Rule 17f-2 Audit: twice annually without prior notice to the Funds.

Printer for Financial Reports

 

Merrill Corporation

 

Up to 30 days before distribution to shareholders.

Legal Counsel, for EDGAR filings on Forms N-CSR and Form N-Q

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

Up to 30 days before filing with the SEC.

Ratings Agency

 

Thompson Financial/Vestek

 

Monthly, within 5 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Lipper/Merrill Lynch

 

Monthly, within 6 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Lipper/general subscribers

 

Monthly, 30 days after the end of the previous month.

Ratings Agency

 

Morningstar

 

Quarterly, 5 business days after the end of the previous quarter.

Financial Data Service

 

Bloomberg L.P.

 

Quarterly, 5 business days after the end of the previous quarter.

 

These service providers are required to keep all non-public information confidential and are prohibited from trading based on the information or otherwise using the information, except as necessary in providing services to a Fund.

 

There is no guarantee that a Fund’s policies on use and dissemination of holdings information will protect the Fund from the potential misuse of holdings by individuals or firms in possession of such information.

 

Administrative Services.

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. (“VCM”) serves as administrator to the Trust pursuant to an agreement dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement”), approved with respect to the Funds

 

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on May 22, 2014. Citi serves as sub-administrator to the Trust pursuant to an agreement with VCM dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement”), approved with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. As administrator, VCM supervises the Trust’s operations, including the services that Citi provides to the Funds as sub-administrator, but excluding those that VCM supervises as investment adviser, subject to the supervision of the Board.

 

Under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, for the administration and fund accounting services that VCM renders to the Funds, the Trust pays VCM an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the Trust and The Victory Variable Insurance Funds (“VVIF): 0.108% of the first $8 billion in aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets, plus 0.078% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $8 billion to $10 billion, plus 0.075% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $10 billion to $12 billion, plus 0.065% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $12 billion. VCM may periodically waive all or a portion of the amount of its fee that is allocated to any Fund in order to increase the net income of one or more of the Funds available for distribution to shareholders. In addition, the Trust and VVIF reimburse VCM for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of providing the services under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement.

 

Except as otherwise provided in the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM shall pay all expenses that it incurs in performing its services and duties as administrator. Unless sooner terminated, the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement will continue in effect as to each Fund for a period of three years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such continuance is ratified by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Agreement. The Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement provides that VCM shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

Under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM coordinates the preparation, filing and distribution of amendments to the Trust’s registration statement on Form N-1A, supplements to prospectuses and SAIs, and proxy materials in connection with shareholder meetings; drafts shareholder communications, including annual and semi-annual reports; administers the Trust’s other service provider contracts; monitors compliance with investment restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act, each Fund’s investment objective, defined investment policies, and restrictions, tax diversification, and distribution and income requirements; coordinates the Funds’ service arrangements with financial institutions that make the Funds’ shares available to their customers; assists with regulatory compliance; supplies individuals to serve as Trust officers; prepares Board meeting materials; and annually determines whether the services that it provides (or the services that Citi provides as sub-administrator) are adequate and complete.

 

As of the date of this SAI, the Funds have not yet commenced operations. Therefore, no fees have been paid to VCM under the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement with respect to the Funds.

 

Sub-Administrator.

 

Citi serves as sub-administrator to the Funds pursuant to an agreement with VCM dated July 1, 2006, as amended (the “Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement”), approved with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. Citi assists in supervising all operations of the Funds (other than those performed by VCM either as investment adviser or administrator), subject to the supervision of the Board.

 

Under the Citi Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, for the sub-administration services that Citi renders to the Funds and VVIF, Victory Capital Management pays Citi an annual fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates: 0.05% of the first $8 billion of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets; plus 0.02% of aggregate net assets of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets from in excess of $8 billion to $12 billion; plus 0.01% of aggregate Trust and VVIF net assets in excess of $12 billion. Citi may periodically waive all or a portion of the amount of its fee that is allocated to any Fund in order to increase the net income of one or more of the Funds available for distribution to shareholders. In addition, the Trust and VVIF reimburse Citi for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of providing the services under the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement.

 

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Unless sooner terminated, the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement will continue in effect as to each Fund for a period of three years and for consecutive one-year terms thereafter, provided that such continuance is ratified by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund and, in either case, by a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to the Agreement. The Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement provides that Citi shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence, or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

 

Under the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, Citi calculates Trust expenses and make disbursements; calculates capital gain and distribution information; registers the Funds’ shares with the states; prepares shareholder reports and reports to the SEC on Forms N-SAR and N-Q; coordinates dividend payments; calculates the Funds’ performance information; files the Trust’s tax returns; supplies individuals to serve as Trust officers; monitors the Funds’ status as regulated investment companies under the Code; assists in developing portfolio compliance procedures; reports to the Board amounts paid under shareholder service agreements; assists with regulatory compliance; obtains, maintains and files fidelity bonds and Trustees’ and officers’/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust; and assists in the annual audit of the Funds.

 

Distributor.

 

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Distributor”), located at 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn OH 44144, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement between the Distributor and the Trust dated August 1, 2013, as amended (the “Distribution Agreement”), approved with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser. Unless otherwise terminated, the Distribution Agreement will remain in effect with respect to each Fund for two years and will continue thereafter for consecutive one-year terms, provided that the renewal is approved at least annually (1) by the Board or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each Fund, and (2) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Distribution Agreement or interested persons of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Distribution Agreement will terminate in the event of its assignment, as defined under the 1940 Act. Because the Funds had not commenced operations prior to the date of this SAI, no fees have been paid with respect to the Funds, pursuant to the Distribution Agreement.

 

Transfer Agent.

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, serves as transfer agent for the Funds.

 

Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plans.

 

The Trust has adopted distribution and service plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (each a “Rule 12b-1 Plan”) on behalf of Class A, C and R shares of various Funds. Rule 12b-1 provides in substance that a mutual fund may not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of such mutual fund except pursuant to a plan adopted by the fund under the Rule.

 

The amount of the Rule 12b-1 fees payable by any share class of a Fund under any of the Rule 12b-1 Plans is considered compensation and is not related directly to expenses incurred by the Distributor and neither Plan obligates a Fund to reimburse the Distributor for such expenses. The fees set forth under any Rule 12b-1 Plan will be paid by each such share class of a Fund to the Distributor unless and until the Plan is terminated or not renewed with respect to such Fund’s share class; any distribution or service expenses incurred by the Distributor on behalf of the Funds in excess of payments of the distribution fees specified above that the Distributor has accrued through the termination date are the sole responsibility and liability of the Distributor and not an obligation of any such Fund.

 

Each of the Rule 12b-1 Plans have been approved by the Board, including the Independent Trustees, at a meeting called for that purpose. As required by Rule 12b-1, the Board carefully considered all pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plans prior to their approval and determined that there was a reasonable likelihood that the Plans would benefit the Funds and shareholders of the applicable class. Additionally, certain support services covered under a Plan may be provided more effectively under the Plan by local entities with whom shareholders have other relationships or by the shareholder’s broker.

 

Class A Rule 12b-1 Plan. The Trust has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class A shares of (1) each of the Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.25%. Under this Rule 12b-1 Plan, the Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees for: (a) costs of printing and distributing each such Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in these Funds; (b) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing sales literature pertaining to these Funds; (c) an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor; (d) payments to persons who provide support services in connection with the distribution of each such Fund’s Class A shares, including but not limited to, office space and equipment, telephone facilities, answering routine inquiries regarding the Funds, processing shareholder transactions and providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by the Funds’ transfer agent; (e) accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the distribution fee and the CDSCs received by the Distributor; and (f) any other expense primarily intended to result in the sale of the Funds’ Class A shares, including, without limitation, payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of such shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesmen and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares.

 

The Class A Rule 12b-1 Plan specifically recognizes that either the Adviser or the Distributor, directly or through an affiliate, may use its fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without limitation, to pay promotional and

 

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administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of Class A shares of these Funds. In addition, this Rule 12b-1 Plan provides that the Adviser and the Distributor may use their respective resources, including fee revenues, to make payments to third parties that provide assistance in selling these Funds’ Class A shares, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder support services.

 

Class C Rule 12b-1 Plan. The Trust has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class C shares of each of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Fund for Income, Global Equity, International, International Select, Large Cap Growth and Special Value Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of 1.00%. The Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees to pay for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class C shares, including but not limited to: (i) costs of printing and distributing a Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in the Fund; (ii) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing sales literature pertaining to a Fund; and (iii) payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesman and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares. Fees may also be used to pay persons, including but not limited to the Funds’ transfer agent, any sub-transfer agents, or any administrators, for providing services to the Funds and their Class C shareholders, including but not limited to: (i) maintaining shareholder accounts; (ii) answering routine inquiries regarding a Fund; (iii) processing shareholder transactions; and (iv) providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by a Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, the Distributor may use the Rule 12b-1 fees paid under this Plan for an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor such as office space and equipment and telephone facilities, and for accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the Distribution Fee and the CDSC received by the Distributor. Of the 1.00% permitted under the Plan, no more than the maximum amount permitted by the NASD Conduct Rules will be used to finance activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class C shares.

 

Class R Rule 12b-1 Plan. The Trust also has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, pursuant to which Class R shares of (1) each of the Balanced, Diversified Stock, Dividend Growth, Established Value, Large Cap Growth, Small Company Opportunity and Special Value Funds pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.50%; and (2) the Fund for Income pay the Distributor a distribution and service fee of up to 0.25%. Under this Rule 12b-1 Plan, the Distributor may use Rule 12b-1 fees for: (a) costs of printing and distributing each such Fund’s prospectus, SAI and reports to prospective investors in these Funds; (b) costs involved in preparing, printing and distributing sales literature pertaining to these Funds; (c) an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses of the Distributor; (d) payments to persons who provide support services in connection with the distribution of each such Fund’s Class R shares, including but not limited to, office space and equipment, telephone facilities, answering routine inquiries regarding the Funds, processing shareholder transactions and providing any other shareholder services not otherwise provided by the Funds’ transfer agent; (e) accruals for interest on the amount of the foregoing expenses that exceed the distribution fee and the CDSCs received by the Distributor; and (f) any other expense primarily intended to result in the sale of the Funds’ Class R shares, including, without limitation, payments to salesmen and selling dealers at the time of the sale of such shares, if applicable, and continuing fees to each such salesmen and selling dealers, which fee shall begin to accrue immediately after the sale of such shares.

 

The Class R Rule 12b-1 Plan specifically recognizes that either the Adviser or the Distributor, directly or through an affiliate, may use its fee revenue, past profits, or other resources, without limitation, to pay promotional and administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of Class R shares of these Funds. In addition, this Rule 12b-1 Plan provides that the Adviser and the Distributor may use their respective resources, including fee revenues, to make payments to third parties that provide assistance in selling these Funds’ Class R shares, or to third parties, including banks, that render shareholder support services. To the extent that a Plan gives the Adviser or the Distributor greater flexibility in connection with the distribution of Class R shares of the Funds, additional sales of these shares may result.

 

Rule 12b-1 Fees.

 

No fees were paid to the Distributor with respect to the Funds pursuant to the Plans during the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014.

 

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The following tables reflect the payment of Rule 12b-1 fees and/or contingent deferred sales charges to the Predecessor Funds’ distributor, pursuant to the plans of distribution adopted with respect to such Predecessor Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (“Predecessor Plans”) during the most recent three fiscal years ended June 30th. All such payments consisted of compensation to broker-dealers. To the extent a Fund is not listed in a table below, it made no payments to the Predecessor Funds’ distributor under the Predecessor Plans during the period shown.

 

Class A

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2012

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2013

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2014

 

 

 

Class A
Service

Fees

 

Class A
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Class A
Service
Fees

 

Class A
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Class A
Service
Fees

 

Class A
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Munder Bond Fund

 

$

 

$

66,539

 

$

23

 

$

76,953

 

$

56,728

 

$

 

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund*

 

 

 

 

 

409

 

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

35

 

882,917

 

305

 

865,680

 

903,122

 

108

 

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

 

504,093

 

 

481,142

 

505,557

 

 

Munder Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

 

248

 

 

420

 

6,123

 

 

Munder Integrity Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

 

259

 

 

564

 

1,004

 

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

 

432

 

 

11,508

 

15,337

 

186

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

 

7,816

 

 

10,581

 

30,901

 

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

53

 

126,986

 

54

 

132,161

 

185,389

 

33

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

 

3,229,723

 

12,199

 

3,129,235

 

3,562,034

 

589

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

21

 

246,910

 

21

 

244,738

 

356,051

 

475

 

 


* The Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund commenced operations on July 2, 2013.

 

Class C

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2012

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2013

 

Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2014

 

 

 

Class C
Service &
Distribution
Fees

 

Class C
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Class C
Service &
Distribution
Fees

 

Class C
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Class C
Service &
Distribution
Fees

 

Class C
Contingent
Deferred
Sales
Charges

 

Munder Bond Fund

 

$

57,158

 

$

443

 

$

72,931

 

$

998

 

$

60,309

 

$

183

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

761,210

 

1,198

 

734,381

 

2,468

 

787,970

 

1,036

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

561

 

 

8,278

 

 

13,646

 

30

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

3,711

 

231

 

2,286

 

321

 

10,431

 

544

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

120,592

 

861

 

124,456

 

425

 

164,552

 

857

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

2,087,919

 

6,875

 

2,037,796

 

13,940

 

2,366,322

 

9,701

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

191,851

 

61

 

176,642

 

538

 

220,848

 

1,003

 

 

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Class R

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2012

 

Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2013

 

Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2014

 

 

 

Class R
Distribution and
Service Fees

 

Class R
Distribution and
Service Fees

 

Class R
Distribution and
Service Fees

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

$

2,764

 

$

4,425

 

$

3,881

 

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

46,006

 

58,614

 

73,091

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

 

 

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

 

 

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

1,345

 

1,427

 

3,468

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

257,999

 

265,366

 

307,058

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

2,376

 

2,723

 

13,535

 

 

The following amounts paid by the Predecessor Funds to their distributor under the Predecessor Plan for Class A shares during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 were spent on:

 

 

 

Advertising

 

Printing and
Mailing of
Prospectuses
to other than
Current
Shareholders

 

Compensation
to
Underwriters

 

Compensation
to
Dealers

 

Compensation
to Sales
Personnel

 

Interest
Carrying or
other
Financing
Charges

 

Other -
(Marketing)

 

Munder Bond Fund

 

$

142

 

$

 

$

 

$

47,680

 

$

 

$

 

$

6,137

 

Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

 

1

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

44

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

2,270

 

 

 

777,323

 

 

 

97,387

 

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

1,280

 

 

 

293,225

 

 

 

54,588

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

39

 

 

 

13,602

 

 

 

1,659

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

66

 

 

 

30,489

 

 

 

3,309

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

460

 

 

 

177,636

 

 

 

19,980

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

8,984

 

 

 

3,176,131

 

 

 

384,162

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

858

 

 

 

310,566

 

 

 

38,216

 

Munder Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

13

 

 

 

5,632

 

 

 

650

 

Munder Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

3

 

 

 

364

 

 

 

108

 

 

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The following amounts paid by the Predecessor Funds to their distributor under the Predecessor Plan for Class C shares during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 (in U.S. dollars) were spent on:

 

 

 

Advertising

 

Printing and
Mailing of
Prospectuses
to other than
Current
Shareholders

 

Compensation
to
Underwriters

 

Compensation
to
Dealers

 

Compensation
to Sales
Personnel

 

Interest
Carrying or
other
Financing
Charges

 

Other -
(Marketing)

 

Munder Bond Fund

 

$

39

 

 

 

$

51,408

 

 

 

$

1,633

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

494

 

 

 

704,755

 

 

 

21,220

 

Munder International Fund-Core Equity

 

9

 

 

 

12,877

 

 

 

368

 

Munder International Small-Cap Fund

 

6

 

 

 

2,386

 

 

 

279

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

102

 

 

 

136,232

 

 

 

4,426

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

1,485

 

 

 

2,131,020

 

 

 

63,784

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

137

 

 

 

195,565

 

 

 

5,944

 

 

The following amounts paid by the Predecessor Funds to their distributor under the Predecessor Plan for Class R shares during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 (in U.S. dollars) were spent on:

 

 

 

Advertising

 

Printing and
Mailing of
Prospectuses
to other than
Current
Shareholders

 

Compensation
to
Underwriters

 

Compensation
to
Dealers

 

Compensation
to Sales
Personnel

 

Interest
Carrying or
other
Financing
Charges

 

Other -
(Marketing)

 

Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

 

$

5

 

 

 

$

3,218

 

 

 

$

211

 

Munder Index 500 Fund

 

92

 

 

 

72,408

 

 

 

3,938

 

Munder Micro-Cap Equity Fund

 

4

 

 

 

1,504

 

 

 

185

 

Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

 

386

 

 

 

249,687

 

 

 

16,558

 

Munder Veracity Small-Cap Value Fund

 

14

 

 

 

8,235

 

 

 

719

 

 

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Fund Accountant.

 

VCM serves as fund accountant for all of the Funds pursuant to the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement. Citi serves as sub-fund accountant pursuant to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement, as amended.

 

VCM performs accounting services for each Fund, excluding those services that Citi performs as sub-fund accountant. The fund accountant calculates each Fund’s NAV, the dividend and capital gain distribution, if any, and the yield. The fund accountant also provides a current security position report, a summary report of transactions and pending maturities, a current cash position report, and maintains the general ledger accounting records for the Funds. The fees that VCM receives for administration and fund accounting services are described in the SAI section entitled “Administrative Services — Victory Capital Management.” The fees that Citi receives for sub-administration and sub-fund accounting services are described in the SAI section entitled “Sub-Administrator.”

 

Custodian.

 

General. Cash and securities owned by each of the Funds except the International Funds are held by KeyBank, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, as custodian pursuant to a Custodian Agreement dated July 1, 2011, as amended, approved with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. Under this Agreement, KeyBank (1) maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Fund; (2) makes receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of each Fund; (3) collects and receives all income and other payments and distributions on account of portfolio securities; (4) responds to correspondence from security brokers and others relating to its duties; and (5) makes periodic reports to the Board concerning the Trust’s operations. Cash and securities owned by the International Funds are held by Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”), 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013 pursuant to a Global Custodial Services Agreement dated August 5, 2008, approved with respect to the Funds on May 22, 2014. Under the Global Custodial Services Agreement, Citibank performs services similar to those described above. Both KeyBank and Citibank may, with the approval of a Fund and at the custodian’s own expense, open and maintain a sub-custody account or accounts on behalf of a Fund, provided that each shall remain liable for the performance of all of its duties under its respective custody agreement.

 

Foreign Custody. Rule 17f-5 under the 1940 Act, which governs the custody of investment company assets outside the United States, allows a mutual fund’s board of directors to delegate to a “Foreign Custody Manager” the selection and monitoring of foreign sub-custodian arrangements for the Trust’s assets. Accordingly, the Board delegated these responsibilities to Citibank pursuant to the Global Custodial Services Agreement. As Foreign Custody Manager, Citibank must (a) determine that the assets of the International Funds held by a foreign sub-custodian will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant market; (b) determine that the Trust’s foreign custody arrangements are governed by written contracts in compliance with Rule 17f-5 (or, in the case of a compulsory depository, by such a contract and/or established practices or procedures); and (c) monitor the appropriateness of these arrangements and any material change in the relevant contract, practices or procedures. In determining appropriateness, Citibank will not evaluate a particular country’s investment risks, such as (a) the use of compulsory depositories, (b) such country’s financial infrastructure, (c) such country’s prevailing custody and settlement practices, (d) nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions, (e) regulation of the banking or securities industry, (f) currency controls, restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations, and (g) market conditions that affect the orderly execution of securities transactions or affect the value of securities. Citibank will provide to the Board quarterly written reports regarding the Trust’s foreign custody arrangements.

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

 

Ernst & Young LLP, 1900 Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, serves as the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm.

 

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Legal Counsel.

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019, is the counsel to the Trust.

 

Expenses.

 

The Funds bear the following expenses relating to its operations, including: taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, fees of the Trustees, SEC fees, state securities qualification fees, costs of preparing and printing prospectuses for regulatory purposes and for distribution to current shareholders, outside auditing and legal expenses, advisory and administration fees, fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the custodian and transfer agent, certain insurance premiums, costs of maintenance of the Funds’ existence, costs of shareholders’ reports and meetings and any extraordinary expenses incurred in the Funds’ operation.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .

 

Description of Shares.

 

The Trust’s Trust Instrument authorizes the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares, which are units of beneficial interest, with a par value $0.001 per share. The Trust Instrument authorizes the Trustees to divide or redivide any unissued shares of the Trust into one or more additional series by setting or changing in any one or more aspects their respective preferences, conversion or other rights, voting power, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption.

 

Shares have no subscription or preemptive rights and only such conversion or exchange rights as the Trustees may grant in their discretion. When issued for payment as described in the prospectuses and this SAI, the Trust’s shares will be fully paid and non-assessable. In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust, shares of a Fund are entitled to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to the Fund, and a proportionate distribution, based upon the relative asset values of the respective series, of any general assets not belonging to any particular series that are available for distribution.

 

Principal Holders of Securities.

 

As of January 30, 2015, the following shareholders owned 5% or more of a particular share class of the indicated Funds.  Each shareholder that beneficially owns more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund may be deemed a control person of that class of the Fund’s outstanding shares and, thereby, may influence the outcome of matters on which shareholders are entitled to vote.  Since the economic benefit of investing in a Fund is passed through to the underlying investors of the record owners of 25% or more of the Fund shares, these record owners are not considered the beneficial owners of the Fund’s shares or control persons of the Fund.

 

The names and addresses of the record holders and the percentage of the outstanding shares held by such holders are set forth in the following table.

 

Fund

 

Name and Address

 

% of Class
Outstanding

 

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

5.94

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS A

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523

 

5.41

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002

 

19.01

%

 

83



 

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

19.93

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523

 

11.86

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ 07311

 

9.19

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002

 

17.10

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

42.19

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

COUNSEL TRUST DBA MID ATLANTIC
TRUST COMPANY FBO
UTAH HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION 401K
1251 WATERFRONT PL
PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4235

 

5.53

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

COUNSEL TRUST DBA MID ATLANTIC
TRUST COMPANY FBO
UINTA BREWING COMPANY RETIREMENT
PLAN
1251 WATERFRONT PL
PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4235

 

7.68

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

STATE STREET BANK
FBO ADP ACCESS PRODUCT
1 LINCOLN ST
BOSTON MA 02111-2901

 

9.90

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
SAN GABRIEL TRANSIT & AFFILIATES
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO 80202

 

5.19

%

 

84



 

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY CUST (FBO)
DEWALCH TECHNOLOGIES INC
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO  80202

 

7.37

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION (97XXX)
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

5.99

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

UBS WM USA
OMNI ACCOUNT M/F
ATTN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
1000 HARBOR BLVD
WEEHAWKEN NJ  07086

 

8.47

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

9.46

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

21.59

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

10.87

%

INTEGRITY MICRO-CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS Y

 

WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO
VICTORY CAPITAL MGMT INC 401K
PO BOX 52129
PHOENIX AZ  85072-2129

 

6.25

%

INTEGRITY MID-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

84.03

%

INTEGRITY MID-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO
VICTORY CAPITAL MGMT INC 401K
PO BOX 52129
PHOENIX AZ  85072-2129

 

11.54

%

 

85



 

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS A

 

MUNDER CAPITAL MGMT
ATTN ACCOUNTING
4900 TIEDERMAN RD 4TH FLOOR
BROOKLYN OH 44144-0000

 

32.03

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS A

 

MATTHEW G BEVIN
531 BARBERRY LN
LOUISVILLE KY  40206-2976

 

26.45

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS A

 

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INV SVCS
A/C 3802-4218
707 2ND AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

 

16.65

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

9.86

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS Y

 

MAC & CO A/C PNHF1856352
ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS
P O BOX 3198
525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE
PITTSBURGH PA 15230

 

10.64

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS Y

 

MAC & CO A/C PSUF1747392
ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS
P O BOX 3198
525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE
PITTSBURGH PA 15230

 

46.18

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS Y

 

TD AMERITRADE FBO
DANIEL G BANDI TR FBO
DANIEL BANDI TRUST
UA MAR 02, 2011
3858 W SURREY CT
ROCKY RIVER OH 44116-4242

 

12.72

%

INTEGRITY SMALL MID-CAP VALUE FD CLASS Y

 

MAC & CO A/C PSNF1747282
ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS
P O BOX 3198
525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE
PITTSBURGH PA 15230

 

19.51

%

 

86



 

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

15.47

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A

 

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

 

12.08

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A

 

VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY
151 FARMINGTON AVE
HARTFORD CT  06156-0002

 

10.10

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

7.70

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

20.51

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

7.86

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

15.91

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

12.81

%

 

87



 

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION (97XXX)
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

29.08

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R

 

TAYNIK & CO
1200 CROWN COLONY DR
QUINCY MA  02169-0938

 

10.61

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R

 

STATE STREET BANK
FBO ADP ACCESS PRODUCT
1 LINCOLN ST
BOSTON MA  02111-2901

 

32.16

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS, INC. 401(K)
211355
P.O. BOX 10758
FARGO, ND 58106

 

10.96

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R6

 

VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY
MUNDER FUNDS
400 DEVON PARK DR
WAYNE PA  19087-1816

 

20.39

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R6

 

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC AS AGENT FOR
QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (401K) FINOPS-IC FUNDS
100 MAGELLAN WAY # KW1C
COVINGTON KY 41015

 

26.69

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R6

 

STATE STREET BANK
FBO STARWOOD HOTELS AND
RESORTS WORLDWIDE
STATE STREET FINANCIAL CENTER
1 LINCOLN ST
BOSTON MA  02111

 

5.56

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R6

 

PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT
AS NOMINEE FOR THE TTEE/CUST PL 007
CORIANT 401(K) PLAN
1415 W. DIEHL RD - MS447
NAPERVILLE IL 605632349

 

7.48

%

 

88



 

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS R6

 

TIAA-CREF TRUST CO. CUST/TTEE FBO
RETIREMENT PLANS FOR WHICH
TIAA ACTS AS RECORDKEEPER
ATTN: TRUST OPERATIONS
211 NORTH BROADWAY SUITE 1000
ST LOUIS MO 63102-2733

 

7.14

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

13.64

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

5.31

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

 

15.84

%

INTEGRITY SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND CLASS Y

 

COUNSEL TRUST DBA MATC FBO
MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP RETIREMENT PLAN
1251 WATERFRONT PLACE
SUITE 525
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

 

9.11

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

WILLIAM J FRAIN AND
JENNIFER W FRAIN JTWROS
7 PATTON DR
SOUTH HAMILTON MA  01982-1923

 

6.54

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

MUNDER CAPITAL MGMT
ATTN ACCOUNTING
4900 TIEDERMAN RD 4TH FLOOR
BROOKLYN OH 44144-0000

 

34.67

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

ROBERT W BAIRD & CO. INC.
777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE WI 53202-5391

 

11.23

%

 

89



 

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

43.23

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

DANIEL B LEVAN AND
LESLIE A LEVAN JTWROS
2 WALKER LN
BOXFORD MA  01921-2462

 

7.69

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

BNYM I S TRUST CO CUST ROLLOVER IRA
JOHN W EVERS
9 PRIDES PARK
SOUTH HAMILTON MA  01982-1118

 

5.04

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

BNYM I S TRUST CO CUST IRA FBO
RICHARD M DEMARTINI
8 ELM ROCK RD
BRONXVILLE NY  10708-4203

 

7.69

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

JENNIFER L BRORSEN TTEE
DEMARTINI CHILDREN’S TRUST
8 ELM ROCK RD
BRONXVILLE NY  10708-4203

 

7.59

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

TONY Y DONG TTEE
TONY Y DONG LIVING TRUST
2937 TURTLE POND CT
BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48302-0720

 

9.23

%

MUNDER EMERGING MARKETS SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO
VICTORY CAPITAL MGMT INC 401K
PO BOX 52129
PHOENIX AZ  85072-2129

 

47.74

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

12.21

%

 

90



 

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

9.40

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

5.03

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

9.25

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

19.53

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C

 

UBS WM USA
OMNI ACCOUNT M/F
ATTN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
1000 HARBOR BLVD
WEEHAWKEN NJ  07086

 

5.16

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

15.23

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

14.47

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

5.79

%

 

91



 

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

8.50

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY CUST. FBO
CINCINNATI FASTENER CO. 401(K) PLAN
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO 80202

 

6.58

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
VALERIO DEWALT TRAIN ASSOCIATES, IN
210397
P.O. BOX 10758
FARGO, ND 58106

 

13.24

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
CHEMICAL TRANSPORT 401(K)  211277
P.O. BOX 10758
FARGO, ND 58106

 

5.66

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
TECHNICAL MARINE SERVICE, INC. 401K
ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY
PO BOX 10577
FARGO, ND 58106

 

6.82

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY CUST. FBO
DAI 401(K) PLAN
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO 80202

 

6.09

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
BRIDGEVIEW MORTGAGE CORP. 401K PL
590108
P.O. BOX 10758
FARGO, ND 58106

 

8.31

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

DODD ROBERTS FBO
MCX 401(K) PLAN
805 S. WHEATLEY STREET, SUITE 600
RIDGELAND, MS 39157

 

11.72

%

 

92



 

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R

 

ASCENSUS TRUST COMPANY FBO
SNUBCO,USA 401(K) PLAN  216081
P.O. BOX 10758
FARGO, ND 58106

 

9.50

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

20.37

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

UBS WM USA
OMNI ACCOUNT M/F
ATTN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
1000 HARBOR BLVD
WEEHAWKEN NJ  07086

 

7.88

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

15.60

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

7.83

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

20.17

%

MUNDER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS Y

 

CALHOUN-DINGLE
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN: MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
PO BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT MI 48275

 

9.09

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

11.72

%

 

93



 

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS A

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

7.19

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS A

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

9.65

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

7.86

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY CUST. FBO
CERTO COMPANIES 401(K) RETIREMENT P
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO 80202

 

5.30

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS R

 

MG TRUST COMPANY CUST. FBO
LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
403(B)
717 17TH STREET
SUITE 1300
DENVER CO 80202

 

8.79

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS R

 

RELIANCE TRUST COMPANY FBO
MASSMUTUAL DMF
P.O. BOX 48529
ATLANTA GA 30362

 

38.72

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

73.11

%

MUNDER INDEX 500 FUND CLASS Y

 

PATTERSON & CO FBO WELLS FARGO
FOR VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS
1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28288-1076

 

13.08

%

 

94



 

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

6.67

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

LPL FINANCIAL
4707 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
SAN DIEGO CA  92121-3091

 

6.35

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

NFS LLC FEBO
SAGE ENTERPRISES LLC
2 OLD MARSH CT
HENDERSON  NV 89052

 

5.17

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

11.51

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

14.36

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS C

 

LPL FINANCIAL
A/C 1000-0005
4707 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
SAN DIEGO CA  92121-3091

 

5.98

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

20.04

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

10.34

%

 

95



 

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS I

 

FACTORY MUTUAL PENSION PLAN
EQUITIES
225 WYMAN ST
WALTHAM MA  02454

 

11.59

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS I

 

FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
225 WYMAN ST
WALTHAM MA  02454

 

78.25

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS R6

 

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC AS AGENT FOR
QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (401K) FINOPS-IC FUNDS
100 MAGELLAN WAY # KW1C
COVINGTON  KY 41015

 

6.77

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS R6

 

VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND
ANNUITY COMPANY
151 FARMINGTON AVE
HARTFORD CT  06156-0002

 

5.79

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS R6

 

WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO
VICTORY CAPITAL MGMT INC 401K
PO BOX 52129
PHOENIX AZ  85072-2129

 

65.15

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL SMALL-CAP CLASS Y

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

5.24

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

12.98

%

 

96



 

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS A

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

7.50

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

12.33

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

34.24

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

5.62

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

12.76

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

13.19

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS I

 

MUNDER CAPITAL MGMT
ATTN ACCOUNTING
4900 TIEDERMAN RD 4TH FLOOR
BROOKLYN OH 44144-0000

 

100.00

%

MUNDER INTERNATIONAL-CORE EQUITY CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

82.71

%

 

97



 

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

10.69

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS A

 

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

 

6.22

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS A

 

RELIANCE TRUST COMPANY FBO
INSPER 401K
P.O. BOX 48529
ATLANTA GA 30362

 

6.84

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

8.69

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION (97XXX)
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

18.77

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS C

 

UBS WM USA
0O0 11011 6100
OMNI ACCOUNT M/F
ATTN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
1000 HARBOR BLVD
WEEHAWKEN NJ  07086

 

5.76

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

5.09

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

14.75

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

11.27

%

 

98



 

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R

 

HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO
SEPARATE ACCOUNT
ATTN CURT NADEAU
PO BOX 2999
HARTFORD CT  06104-2999

 

16.17

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R

 

STATE STREET BANK
FBO ADP ACCESS PRODUCT
1 LINCOLN ST
BOSTON MA  02111-2901

 

7.66

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R

 

RELIANCE TRUST COMPANY FBO
MASSMUTUAL DMF
P.O. BOX 48529
ATLANTA GA 30362

 

12.56

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R

 

DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST
FBO PLIC VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS
OMNIBUS
ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK
711 HIGH STREET
DES MOINES, IA 50303

 

10.39

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R6

 

VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY
MUNDER FUNDS
400 DEVON PARK DR
WAYNE PA  19087-1816

 

6.45

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R6

 

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC AS AGENT FOR
QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (401K) FINOPS-IC FUNDS
100 MAGELLAN WAY # KW1C
COVINGTON              KY 41015

 

23.49

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R6

 

VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND
ANNUITY COMPANY
151 FARMINGTON AVE
HARTFORD CT  06156-0002

 

7.17

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R6

 

NEW YORK LIFE PROGRESS SHARING
INVESTMENT PROGRAM TRUST
51 MADISON AVE
NEW YORK NY  10010-1603

 

12.82

%

 

99



 

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS R6

 

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TRUSTEE
FBO STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 401K
C/O FASCORE LLC
8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2
GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111

 

14.48

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS Y

 

EDWARD D. JONES AND CO
FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS
12555 MANCHESTER ROAD
ST LOUIS MO 63131-3710

 

28.29

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS Y

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

7.35

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS Y

 

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS
101 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

 

8.96

%

MUNDER MID-CAP CORE GROWTH FUND CLASS Y

 

NFS LLC FEBO
FIIOC AS AGENT FOR
QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (401K) FINOPS-IC FUNDS
100 MAGELLAN WAY # KW1C
COVINGTON              KY 41015

 

7.05

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS A

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION (97XXX)
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

15.72

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS A

 

LPL FINANCIAL
A/C 1000-0005
4707 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
SAN DIEGO CA  92121-3091

 

9.83

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS A

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

5.85

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS A

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

10.09

%

 

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MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS C

 

MLPF&S FBO
THE SOLE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION (97XXX)
4800 DEER LAKE DR E 2ND FL
JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484

 

26.65

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS C

 

FIRST CLEARING LLC
SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER
2801 MARKET ST
SAINT LOUIS MO  63103-2523

 

7.35

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS C

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
PLAZA 2 3RD FLOOR
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

 

17.63

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS C

 

PERSHING LLC
1 PERSHING PLAZA
JERSEY CITY NJ  07399-0002

 

16.28

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS Y

 

DINGLE & CO
C/O COMERICA BANK
ATTN:  MUTUAL FUND UNIT / MC3446
P.O. BOX 75000 / MC3446
DETROIT, MI 48275

 

67.95

%

MUNDER TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS Y

 

NFS LLC FEBO
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OMNIBUS - REINVEST/REINVEST
1555 N RIVERCENTER DR STE 302
MILWAUKEE          WI 53212-3958

 

12.39

%

 

Shareholders of the Funds are entitled to one vote per share (with proportional voting for fractional shares) on such matters as shareholders are entitled to vote (“share-based voting”). Alternatively (except where the 1940 Act requires share-based voting), the Trustees in their discretion may determine that shareholders are entitled to one vote per dollar of NAV (with proportional voting for fractional dollar amounts). Shareholders of all series and classes will vote together as a single class on all matters except (1) when required by the 1940 Act or when the Trustees have determined that a matter affects one or more series or classes materially differently, shares shall be voted by individual series or class; and (2) when the Trustees have determined that the matter affects only the interests of a particular series or class, then only shareholders of such series or class shall be entitled to vote thereon.

 

There will normally be no meetings of shareholders for the purpose of electing Trustees unless and until such time as less than a majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders, at which time the Trustees then in office will call a shareholders’ meeting for the election of Trustees. A meeting shall be held for such purpose upon the written request of the holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding shares. Upon written request by ten or more shareholders meeting the qualifications of Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act, ( i.e., persons who have been shareholders for at least six months and who hold shares having an NAV of at least $25,000 or constituting 1% of the outstanding shares) stating that such shareholders wish to communicate with the other shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the signatures necessary to demand a meeting to consider removal of a Trustee, the Trust will provide a list of shareholders or disseminate appropriate materials (at the expense of the requesting shareholders). Except as set forth above, the Trustees shall continue to hold office and may appoint their successors.

 

The Trust instrument permits the Trustees to take certain actions without obtaining shareholder approval, if the Trustees determine that doing so would be in the best interests of shareholders. These actions include: (a) reorganizing the Fund with another investment company or another series of the Trust; (b) liquidating the Fund; (c) restructuring the Fund into a “master/feeder” structure, in which the Fund (the “feeder”) would invest all of its assets in a separate “master” fund; and (d) amending the Trust Instrument, unless shareholder consent is required by law.

 

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Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares, as defined under the 1940 Act, of each series affected by the matter. For purposes of determining whether the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of a Fund will be required in connection with a matter, the Fund will be deemed to be affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Fund and any other series in the matter are identical, or that the matter does not affect any interest of other series of the Trust. Under Rule 18f-2, the approval of an investment advisory agreement or any change in investment policy would be effectively acted upon with respect to a Fund only if approved by a majority of the outstanding shares of such Fund. However, Rule 18f-2 also provides that the ratification of independent accountants, the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting without regard to series.

 

Shareholder and Trustee Liability.

 

The Delaware Statutory Trust Act provides that a shareholder of a Delaware statutory trust shall be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to shareholders of Delaware corporations and the Trust Instrument provides that shareholders of the Trust shall not be liable for the obligations of the Trust. The Trust Instrument also provides for indemnification out of the trust property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of his or her being or having been a shareholder. The Trust Instrument also provides that the Trust shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust and shall satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is considered to be extremely remote.

 

The Trust Instrument states further that no Trustee, officer, or agent of the Trust shall be personally liable in connection with the administration or preservation of the assets of the Funds or the conduct of the Trust’s business; nor shall any Trustee, officer, or agent be personally liable to any person for any action or failure to act except for his own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of his duties. The Trust Instrument also provides that all persons having any claim against the Trustees or the Trust shall look solely to the assets of the Trust for payment.

 

Financial Statements.

 

The audited financial statements of the Trust, with respect to all the Funds in operation, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 are incorporated by reference herein.

 

Special Risk Related To Cyber Security.

 

The Funds and their service providers have administrative and technical safeguards in place with respect to information security.  Nevertheless, the Funds and their service providers are potentially susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a cyber-attack as the Funds are highly dependent upon the effective operation of their computer systems and those of their business partners.  These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, denial of service on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information.  Cyber-attacks affecting VCM, the Distributor, the Funds, the custodians, the transfer agent, financial intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect the Funds and their shareholders owners.  For instance, cyber-attacks may interfere with the processing of Fund transactions, including the processing of orders, impact a Fund’s ability to calculate net asset values, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede trading, subject a Fund and/or its service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage.  Cyber security risks may also affect the issuers of securities in which a Fund invests, which may cause a Fund’s investments to lose value.  A Fund may also incur additional costs for cyber security risk management in the future.  Although the Funds and their service providers have adopted security procedures to minimize the risk of a cyber-attack, there can be no assurance that the Funds or their service providers will avoid losses affecting the Funds due to cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future.

 

Miscellaneous.

 

As used in the prospectuses and in this SAI, “assets belonging to a fund” (or “assets belonging to the Fund”) means the consideration received by the Trust upon the issuance or sale of shares of a Fund, together with all income, earnings, profits and proceeds derived from the investment thereof, including any proceeds from the sale, exchange, or liquidation of such investments and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds and any general assets of the Trust, which general liabilities and expenses are not readily identified as belonging to a particular series that are allocated to that series by the Trustees. The Trustees may allocate such general assets in any manner they deem fair and equitable. It is anticipated that the factor that will be used by the Trustees in making allocations of general assets to a particular series will be the relative NAV of each respective series at the time of allocation. Assets belonging to a particular series are charged with the direct liabilities and expenses in respect of that series and with a share of the general liabilities and expenses of each of the series not readily identified as belonging to a particular series, which are allocated to each series in accordance with its proportionate share of the NAVs of the Trust at the time of allocation. The timing of allocations of general assets and general liabilities and expenses of the Trust to a particular series will be determined by the Trustees and will be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Determinations by the Trustees as to the timing of the allocation of general liabilities and expenses and as to the timing and allocable portion of any general assets with respect to a particular series are conclusive.

 

As used in the prospectuses and in this SAI, a “vote of a majority of the outstanding shares” of the Fund means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the shares of the Fund present at a meeting at which the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are represented in person or by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

 

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The Trust is registered with the SEC as an open-end management investment company. Such registration does not involve supervision by the SEC of the management or policies of the Trust.

 

The prospectuses and this SAI omit certain of the information contained in the registration statement filed with the SEC. Copies of such information may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee.

 

The prospectuses and this SAI are not an offering of the securities described in these documents in any state in which such offering may not lawfully be made. No salesman, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any information or make any representation other than those contained in the prospectus and this SAI.

 

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APPENDIX A.

 

Description of Security Ratings

 

Set forth below are descriptions of the relevant ratings of each of the NRSROs. These NRSROs and the descriptions of the ratings are as of the date of this SAI and may subsequently change.

 

Moody’s

 

Global Long-Term Ratings . Ratings assigned on Moody’s global long-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risk of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default. The following describes the global long-term ratings by Moody’s.

 

Aaa — Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.

 

Aa — Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

 

A — Obligations rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

 

Baa — Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

 

Ba — Obligations rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

 

B — Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

 

Caa — Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

 

Ca — Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

 

C — Obligations rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

 

Medium-Term Note Program Ratings . Moody’s assigns provisional ratings to medium-term note (MTN) programs and definitive ratings to the individual debt securities issued from them (referred to as drawdowns or notes). MTN program ratings are intended to reflect the ratings likely to be assigned to drawdowns issued from the program with the specified priority of claim (e.g. senior or subordinated). To capture the contingent nature of a program rating, Moody’s assigns provisional ratings to MTN programs. A provisional rating is denoted by a (P) in front of the rating.

 

The rating assigned to a drawdown from a rated MTN or bank/deposit note program is definitive in nature, and may differ from the program rating if the drawdown is exposed to additional credit risks besides the issuer’s default, such as links to the defaults of other issuers, or has other structural features that warrant a different rating. In some circumstances, no rating may be assigned to a drawdown.

 

Moody’s encourages market participants to contact Moody’s Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

 

Note: Moody’s appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Additionally, a “(hyb)” indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms.

 

Global Short-Term Ratings . Ratings assigned on Moody’s global short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risk of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Short-term ratings are

 

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assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments. The following describes Moody’s global short-term ratings.

 

Moody’s employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

 

P-1. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-2. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-3. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

 

NP. — Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

 

Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings. Moody’s Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings are opinions of an issuer’s relative ability to generate cash from internal resources and the availability of external sources of committed financing, in relation to its cash obligations over the coming 12 months. Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings will consider the likelihood that committed sources of financing will remain available. Other forms of liquidity support will be evaluated and consideration will be given to the likelihood that these sources will be available during the coming 12 months. Speculative Grade Liquidity Ratings are assigned to speculative grade issuers that are by definition Not Prime issuers.

 

SGL-1 — Issuers rated SGL-1 possess very good liquidity. They are most likely to have the capacity to meet their obligations over the coming 12 months through internal resources without relying on external sources of committed financing.

 

SGL-2 — Issuers rated SGL-2 possess good liquidity. They are likely to meet their obligations over the coming 12 months through internal resources but may rely on external sources of committed financing. The issuer’s ability to access committed sources of financing is highly likely based on Moody’s evaluation of near-term covenant compliance.

 

SGL-3 — Issuers rated SGL-3 possess adequate liquidity. They are expected to rely on external sources of committed financing. Based on its evaluation of near-term covenant compliance, Moody’s believes there is only a modest cushion, and the issuer may require covenant relief in order to maintain orderly access to funding lines.

 

SGL-4 — Issuers rated SGL-4 possess weak liquidity. They rely on external sources of financing and the availability of that financing is, in Moody’s opinion, highly uncertain.

 

Short-Term Obligation Ratings. While the global short-term ‘prime’ rating scale is applied to U.S. municipal tax-exempt commercial paper, these programs are typically backed by external letters of credit or liquidity facilities and their short-term prime ratings usually map to the long-term rating of the enhancing bank or financial institution and not to the municipality’s rating. Other short-term municipal obligations, which generally have different funding sources for repayment, are rated using two additional short-term rating scales (i.e., the MIG and VMIG scales discussed below).

 

The Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) scale is used to rate U.S. municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity. Municipal notes rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a take-out financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer’s long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3—while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG.

 

MIG-1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

 

MIG-2. This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

 

MIG-3. This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

 

SG. This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

 

Demand Obligation Ratings. In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned: a long or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents

 

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Moody’s evaluation of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody’s evaluation of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand (“demand feature”). The second element uses a rating from a variation of the MIG scale called the Variable Municipal Investment Grade (VMIG) scale. The rating transitions on the VMIG scale, as shown in the diagram below, differ from those on the Prime scale to reflect the risk that external liquidity support generally will terminate if the issuer’s long-term rating drops below investment grade.

 

VMIG-1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

VMIG-2 . This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

VMIG-3 . This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

SG . This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

 

Standard & Poor’s

 

A Standard & Poor’s issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects Standard & Poor’s view of the obligor’s capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as they come due, and may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default.

 

Issue credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. In the U.S., for example, that means obligations with an original maturity of no more than 365 days—including commercial paper. Short-term ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term obligations. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings.

 

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings . Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor’s analysis of the following considerations:

 

· Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

 

· Nature of and provisions of the obligation, and the promise imputed by Standard & Poor’s;

 

· Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors’ rights.

 

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

 

AAA — An obligation rated ‘AAA’ has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

 

AA — An obligation rated ‘AA’ differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

 

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A — An obligation rated ‘A’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

 

BBB — An obligation rated ‘BBB’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

BB, B, CCC, CC, and C — Obligations rated ‘BB’, ‘B’, ‘CCC’, ‘CC’, and ‘C’ are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. ‘BB’ indicates the least degree of speculation and ‘C’ the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

 

BB — An obligation rated ‘BB’ is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B — An obligation rated ‘B’ is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated ‘BB’, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor’s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CCC — An obligation rated ‘CCC’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CC — An obligation rated ‘CC’ is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The ‘CC’ rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but Standard & Poor’s expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

 

C — An obligation rated ‘C’ is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.

 

D — An obligation rated ‘D’ is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation’s rating is lowered to ‘D’ if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

 

NR — This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor’s does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

 

Plus (+) or minus (-) — The ratings from ‘AA’ to ‘CCC’ may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

 

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings . The following describes Standard & Poor’s short-term issue credit ratings.

 

A-1 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-1’ is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

 

A-2 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-2’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

 

A-3 — A short-term obligation rated ‘A-3’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

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B — A short-term obligation rated ‘B’ is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

 

C — A short-term obligation rated ‘C’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

D — A short-term obligation rated ‘D’ is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation’s rating is lowered to ‘D’ if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

 

Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings. The following describes Standard & Poor’s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings.

 

A Standard & Poor’s U.S. municipal note rating reflects Standard & Poor’s opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, Standard & Poor’s analysis will review the following considerations:

 

· Amortization schedule — the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and

 

· Source of payment — the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.

 

SP-1. Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

 

SP-2. Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

 

SP-3. Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

 

Active Qualifiers

 

L — Ratings qualified with ‘L’ apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

 

p — This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The ‘p’ suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only and that the interest is not rated.

 

pi — Ratings with a ‘pi’ suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer’s published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer’s management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a ‘pi’ suffix. Ratings with a ‘pi’ suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year’s financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer’s credit quality.

 

prelim — Preliminary ratings, with the ‘prelim’ suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor’s of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor’s reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

 

· Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

 

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· Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor’s policies.

 

· Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor’s emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or post-bankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

 

· Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor’s opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligations of these entities.

 

· Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor’s would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

 

· A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

 

t — This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

 

Fitch

 

International Long-Term Ratings

 

Investment Grade

 

AAA — Highest credit quality. ‘AAA’ ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

 

AA — Very high credit quality. ‘AA’ ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

 

A — High credit quality. ‘A’ ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

 

BBB — Good credit quality. ‘BBB’ ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

 

Speculative Grade

 

BB — Speculative. ‘BB’ ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists which supports the servicing of financial commitments.

 

B — Highly speculative. ‘B’ ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.

 

CCC, CC, C — High levels of credit risk. “CCC” ratings indicates that default is a real possibility. ‘CC’ ratings indicates that default of some kind appears probable. ‘C’ ratings indicate that default is imminent or inevitable, or the issuer is in standstill. Conditions that are indicative of a ‘C’ category rating for an issuer include:

 

a. the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation;

 

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b. the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or

 

c. Fitch Ratings otherwise believes a condition of ‘RD’ or ‘D’ to be imminent or inevitable, including through the formal announcement of a distressed debt exchange.

 

RD — Restricted default. ‘RD’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has experienced an uncured payment default on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation but which has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, and which has not otherwise ceased operating. This would include:

 

a. the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt;

 

b. the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation;

 

c. the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; or

 

d. execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.

 

D — Default. ‘D’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, or which has otherwise ceased business.

 

Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.

 

“Imminent” default typically refers to the occasion where a payment default has been intimated by the issuer, and is all but inevitable. This may, for example, be where an issuer has missed a scheduled payment, but (as is typical) has a grace period during which it may cure the payment default. Another alternative would be where an issuer has formally announced a distressed debt exchange, but the date of the exchange still lies several days or weeks in the immediate future.

 

In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency’s opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings, and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer’s financial obligations or local commercial practice.

 

International Short-Term Ratings. The following describes Fitch’s two highest short-term ratings:

 

F1. Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added “+” to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

 

F2. Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

 

Notes to Long- and Short-term ratings:

 

The modifiers “+” or “-” may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the ‘AAA’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings category, or to Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings categories below ‘B’.

 

NR — A designation of “Not Rated” or “NR” is used to denote securities not rated by Fitch where Fitch has rated some, but not all, securities comprising an issuance capital structure.

 

Withdrawn — The rating has been withdrawn and the issue or issuer is no longer rated by Fitch Ratings. Indicated in rating databases with the symbol ‘WD’.

 

Rating Watch — Rating Watches indicate that there is a heightened probability of a rating change and the likely direction of such a change. These are designated as “Positive”, indicating a potential upgrade, “Negative”, for a potential downgrade, or “Evolving”, if ratings may be raised, lowered or affirmed. However, ratings that are not on Rating Watch can be raised or lowered without being placed on Rating Watch first, if circumstances warrant such an action.

 

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A Rating Watch is typically event-driven and, as such, it is generally resolved over a relatively short period. The event driving the Watch may be either anticipated or have already occurred, but in both cases, the exact rating implications remain undetermined. The Watch period is typically used to gather further information and/or subject the information to further analysis. Additionally, a Watch may be used where the rating implications are already clear, but where a triggering event (e.g. shareholder or regulatory approval) exists. The Watch will typically extend to cover the period until the triggering event is resolved or its outcome is predictable with a high enough degree of certainty to permit resolution of the Watch.

 

Rating Watches can be employed by all analytical groups and are applied to the ratings of individual entities and/or individual instruments. At the lowest categories of speculative grade (‘CCC’, ‘CC’ and ‘C’) the high volatility of credit profiles may imply that almost all ratings should carry a Watch. Watches are nonetheless only applied selectively in these categories, where a committee decides that particular events or threats are best communicated by the addition of the Watch designation.

 

Rating Outlook — trends that have not yet reached the level that would trigger a rating action, but which may do so if such trends continue. The majority of Outlooks are generally Stable, which is consistent with the historical migration experience of ratings over a one- to two-year period. Positive or Negative rating Outlooks do not imply that a rating change is inevitable and, similarly, ratings with Stable Outlooks can be raised or lowered without a prior revision to the Outlook, if circumstances warrant such an action. Occasionally, where the fundamental trend has strong, conflicting elements of both positive and negative, the Rating Outlook may be described as “Evolving”.

 

Outlooks are currently applied on the long-term scale to issuer ratings in corporate finance (including sovereigns, industrials, utilities, financial institutions and insurance companies) and public finance outside the U.S.; to issue ratings in public finance in the U.S.; to certain issues in project finance; to Insurer Financial Strength Ratings; to issuer and/or issue ratings in a number of National Rating scales; and to the ratings of structured finance transactions and covered bonds. Outlooks are not applied to ratings assigned on the short-term scale and are applied selectively to ratings in the ‘CCC’, ‘CC’ and ‘C’ categories. Defaulted ratings typically do not carry an Outlook.

 

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Registration Statement

 

of

 

THE VICTORY PORTFOLIOS

 

on

 

Form N-1A

 

PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 28.

 

 

 

Exhibits:

 

 

 

(a)(1)

 

Certificate of Trust dated December 6, 1995.(6)

 

 

 

(a)(2)(a)

 

Delaware Trust Instrument dated December 6, 1995, as amended March 27, 2000.(2)

 

 

 

(a)(2)(b)

 

Schedule A to the Trust Instrument, current as of October 7, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(a)(2)(c)

 

Schedule A to the Trust Instrument, current as of December 19, 2013.(17)

 

 

 

(a)(2)(d)

 

Schedule A to the Trust Instrument, current as of May 22, 2014.(12)

 

 

 

(b)

 

Bylaws, Amended and Restated as of August 26, 2009.(4)

 

 

 

(c)

 

The rights of holders of the securities being registered are set out in Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Trust Instrument referenced in Exhibit (a)(2)(a) above and in Article IV of the Bylaws referenced in Exhibit (b) above.

 

 

 

(d)(1)(a)

 

Investment Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013 between Registrant and Victory Capital Management Inc. (“VCM” or the “Adviser”).(6)

 

 

 

(d)(1)(b)

 

Schedule A to the Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of August 1, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(d)(1)(c)

 

Schedule A to the Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of August 15, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(d)(1)(d)

 

Schedule A to Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(d)(1)(e)

 

Schedule A to Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(d)(1)(f)

 

Schedule A to Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(d)(2)(a)

 

Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013 between Registrant, the Adviser and KPB Investment Advisors LLC regarding the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds.(6)

 

 

 

(d)(2)(b)

 

Schedule A to Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of August 1, 2013. (6)

 

 

 

(d)(3)

 

Form of Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant, the Adviser and World Asset Management, Inc. regarding the Munder Index 500 Fund.(11)

 

 

 

(e)(1)

 

Distribution Agreement dated August 1, 2013 between Registrant and Victory Capital Advisers, Inc.(6)

 

 

 

(e)(2)

 

Schedule I to the Distribution Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of August 1, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(e)(3)

 

Schedule I to the Distribution Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of October 23, 2013. (7)

 

 

 

(e)(4)

 

Schedule I to the Distribution Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of February 19, 2014.(17)

 

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(e)(5)

 

Schedule I to the Distribution Agreement dated August 1, 2013, current as of May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(f)

 

None.

 

 

 

(g)(1)(a)

 

Mutual Fund Custody Agreement dated July 1, 2011 between Registrant and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”).(3)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(a)(i)

 

Attachment A to the Mutual Fund Custody Agreement, as of October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(a)(ii)

 

Schedule I to the Mutual Fund Custody Agreement, as of October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(a)(iii)

 

Attachment A to the Mutual Fund Custody Agreement, as of May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(a)(iiii)

 

Schedule I to the Mutual Fund Custody Agreement, as of May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(b)

 

Global Custodial Services Agreement between the Registrant and Citibank, N.A. dated as of August 5, 2008.(1)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(c)

 

Fund Appendix to the Global Custodial Services Agreement between the Registrant and Citibank, N.A. dated as of August 5, 2008, revised as of February 14, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(g)(1)(d)

 

Amendment and Fund Appendix dated May 22, 2014 to the Global Custodial Services Agreement between the Registrant and Citibank, N.A dated as of August 5, 2008.(11)

 

 

 

(h)(1)

 

Revised Form of Broker-Dealer Agreement.(5)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(a)

 

Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006 between Registrant and VCM.(9)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(b)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2009 to Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(4)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(c)

 

Amendment No. 2 dated July 1, 2012 to Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(5)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(d)

 

Schedule D to the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006, current as of October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(e)

 

Schedule D to the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006, current as of February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(h)(2)(f)

 

Schedule D to the Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006, current as of May 22, 2014.(19)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(a)

 

Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006 between VCM and BISYS.(9)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(b)

 

First Amendment dated October 1, 2006 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(10)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(c)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2009 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(4)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(d)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2010 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(5)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(e)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2012 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(5)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(f)

 

Amendment dated October 24, 2012 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(20)

 

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(h)(3)(g)

 

Amendment dated October 23, 2013 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(7)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(h)

 

Amendment dated February 19, 2014 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(17)

 

 

 

(h)(3)(i)

 

Amendment dated May 22, 2014 to the Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Agreement dated July 1, 2006.(19)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(a)

 

Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002 between Registrant and BISYS.(18)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(b)

 

Schedule A to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002, current as of December 2, 2009.(4)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(c)

 

Supplement dated June 3, 2002 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(18)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(d)

 

Amendment dated July 24, 2002 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(18)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(e)

 

Amendment dated May 18, 2004 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(12)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(f)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2006 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(9)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(g)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2009 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(4)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(h)

 

Amendment dated August 31, 2011 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(3)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(i)

 

Amendment dated July 1, 2012 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002. (21)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(j)

 

Amendment dated October 24, 2012 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(20)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(k)

 

Amendment dated October 23, 2013 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(7)

 

 

 

(h)(4)(l)

 

Amendment dated February 19, 2014 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated April 1, 2002.(17)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(a)

 

Transfer Agency and Registrar Agreement dated June 1, 2008, by and among Munder Series Trust and PFPC, Inc. (21)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(b)

 

Amendment dated June 1, 2011 to the Transfer Agency and Registrar Agreement dated June 1, 2008, by and among Munder Series Trust and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (fka PFPC, Inc. and PNC Global Investment Servicing Inc.) (22)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(c)

 

Red Flag Services Amendment dated May 1, 2009 to the Transfer Agency and Registrar Agreement dated June 1, 2008, by and among Munder Series Trust and PNC Global Investment Servicing Inc. (fka PFPC, Inc.) (22)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(d)

 

Amended Schedule D dated July 1, 2012 to the Transfer Agency and Registrar Agreement dated June 1, 2008, by and among Munder Series Trust and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (23)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(e)

 

Amendment dated June 28, 2013 to the Transfer Agency and Registrar Agreement dated June 1, 2008, by and among Munder Series Trust and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (24)

 

 

 

(h)(5)(f)

 

Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2014 (“Effective Date”), is being entered into by and among BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNYM”), Munder Series Trust, and Registrant.(12)

 

 

 

(h)(6)(a)

 

Expense Limitation Agreement dated as of August 1, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(h)(6)(b)

 

Amendment to Expense Limitation Agreement dated as of October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(h)(6)(c)

 

Amendment to Expense Limitation Agreement dated as of February 19, 2014.(17)

 

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(h)(6)(d)

 

Form of Expense Limitation Agreement.(12)

 

 

 

(h)(7)(a)

 

Expense Limitation Agreement relating to Balanced Fund dated as of August 1, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(h)(7)(b)

 

Amendment to Expense Limitation Agreement dated as of February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(h)(8)(a)

 

Form of Fee Limitation Letter Agreement between Registrant and Adviser.(11)

 

 

 

(i)(1)(a)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated October 24, 2012 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated October 24, 2012 relating to all then current Funds and Classes of Shares.(20)

 

 

 

(i)(1)(b)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated February 27, 2013 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated February 27, 2013 relating to Class R Shares for Global, International and International Select Funds.(5)

 

 

 

(i)(1)(c)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated December 31, 2013 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated December 31, 2013 relating to Select Fund.(8)

 

 

 

(i)(l)(d)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated March 28, 2014 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated March 28, 2014 relating to Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund.(17)

 

 

 

(i)(l)(e)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated June 17, 2014 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated June 17, 2014 relating to Integrity Micro-Cap Equity, Integrity Mid-Cap Value, Integrity Small/Mid Value, Integrity Small-Cap Value, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap, Munder Growth Opportunities, Munder Index 500, Munder International Fund-Core Equity, Munder International Small-Cap, Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth and Munder Total Return Bond.(19)

 

(i)(l)(f)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated February 13, 2015 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated February 13, 2015 relating to Munder Small Cap Growth Fund.(26)

 

(i)(l)(g)

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated February 24, 2015 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated February 24, 2015 relating to Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund — Class R6, Munder Total Return Bond Fund — Class R6, Munder International Fund-Core Equity Class R6 and Fund for Income Class R6.(filed herewith)

 

(i)(2)

 

Consent of Morrison & Foerster LLP.(filed herewith)

 

(i)(3)

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. (filed herewith)

 

(k)

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

(l)(1)

 

Purchase Agreement dated November 12, 1986 between Registrant and Physicians Insurance Company of Ohio.(13)

 

 

 

(l)(2)

 

Purchase Agreement dated October 15, 1989.(14)

 

 

 

(l)(3)

 

Purchase Agreement.(15)

 

 

 

(l)(4)

 

Purchase Agreement dated February 16, 2010 with respect to Global Equity Fund.(16)

 

 

 

(l)(5)

 

Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2012 with respect to Dividend Growth Fund.(20)

 

 

 

(l)(6)

 

Purchase Agreement dated December 30, 2013 with respect to Select Fund.(8)

 

 

 

(l)(7)

 

Purchase Agreement dated March 28, 2014 with respect to Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund.(17)

 

 

 

(m)(1)(a)

 

Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan dated December 11, 1998 as amended and restated February 20, 2013 for Class R Shares.(6)

 

 

 

(m)(1)(b)

 

Schedule I to the Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan for Class R Shares revised as

 

 

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of February 20, 2013. (6)

 

 

 

(m)(1)(c)

 

Schedule I to the Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan for Class R Shares revised as of May 22, 2014. (11)

 

 

 

(m)(2)(a)

 

Distribution and Service Plan dated February 26, 2002 as amended February 5, 2003 for Class C Shares.(6)

 

 

 

(m)(2)(b)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class C Shares, as revised October 24, 2012.(20)

 

 

 

(m)(2)(c)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class C Shares, as revised February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(m)(2)(d)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class C Shares, as revised May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(m)(3)(a)

 

Distribution and Service Plan dated August 1, 2013 for Class A shares of Registrant.(6)

 

 

 

(m)(3)(b)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, current as of August 1, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(m)(3)(c)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, as revised October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(m)(3)(d)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, as revised February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(m)(3)(e)

 

Schedule I to Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, as revised May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(n)(1)

 

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, amended and restated February 20, 2013.(5)

 

 

 

(n)(2)

 

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, second amended and restated February 20, 2013.(6)

 

 

 

(n)(3)

 

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, amended and restated October 23, 2013.(7)

 

 

 

(n)(4)

 

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, amended and restated February 19, 2014.(17)

 

 

 

(n)(5)

 

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, amended and restated May 22, 2014.(11)

 

 

 

(p)(1)

 

Code of Ethics of Registrant as revised November 30, 2011.(20)

 

(p)(2)

 

Code of Ethics of the Adviser and the Distributor dated November 1, 2014.(filed herewith)

 

(p)(3)

 

Code of Ethics of World Asset Management, Inc. (12)

 

 

 

 

 

Powers of Attorney of Leigh A. Wilson, Nigel D. T. Andrews, David Brooks Adcock, E. Lee Beard, David C. Brown, David L. Meyer and Sally M. Dungan.(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Power of Attorney of Thomas P. Lemke.(25)

 

 

 

Power of Attorney of John L. Kelly.(26)

 


(1) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on November 14, 2008, accession number 0001104659-08071024.

 

(2) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on June 1, 2000, accession number 0000922423-00-000816.

 

(3) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 97 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 22, 2011, accession number 0001104659-11-070891.

 

(4) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 89 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 4, 2009, accession number 0001104659-09-068535.

 

(5) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No 103 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on February 27, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-015010.

 

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(6) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on October 15, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-075668.

 

(7) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 23, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-092003.

 

(8) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 107 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 31, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-093041.

 

(9) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 77 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 20, 2006, accession number 0001104659-06-082890.

 

(10) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 79 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on June 29, 2007, accession number 0001104659-07-051406.

 

(11) Filed as an Exhibit to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14, File No. 333-19666, filed electronically on June 11, 2014, accession number 0001104659-14-045290.

 

(12) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on October 10, 2014, accession number 0001104659-14-071313.

 

(13) Filed as Exhibit 13 to Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 13, 1986.

 

(14) Filed as Exhibit 13(b) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 1, 1989.

 

(15) Filed as Exhibit 13(c) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 1, 1989.

 

(16) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 91 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on February 16, 2010, accession number 0001104659-10-007421.

 

(17) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on March 28, 2014, accession number 0001104659-14-024014.

 

(18) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on December 27, 2002, accession number 0000922423-02-001283.

 

(19) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on June 17, 2014, accession number 0001104659-14-046546.

 

(20) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on October 26, 2012, accession number 0001104659-12-071603.

 

(21) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Munder Series Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on October 28, 2008, accession number 0001193125-08-218017.

 

(22) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to Munder Series Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on June 29, 2011, accession number 0001144204-11-038223.

 

(23) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to Munder Series Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on April 17, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-030338.

 

(24) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 51 to Munder Series Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on October 28, 2013, accession number 0001104659-13-078255.

 

(25) Filed as an Exhibit to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14, File No. 333-19666, filed electronically on November 24, 2014, accession number 0001104659-14-0830008.

 

(26) Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 122 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed electronically on February 20, 2015, accession number 0001104659-15-012670.

 

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant .

 

None.

 

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Item 30. Indemnification

 

Article X, Section 10.02 of Registrant’s Delaware Trust Instrument, as amended, incorporated herein as Exhibit (a)(2)(a) hereto, provides for the indemnification of Registrant’s Trustees and officers, as follows:

 

Section 10.02 Indemnification.

 

(a) Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in Subsection 10.02(b):

 

(i) every person who is, or has been, a Trustee or officer of the Trust (hereinafter referred to as a “Covered Person”) shall be indemnified by the Trust to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer and against amounts paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof;

 

(ii) the words “claim,” “action,” “suit,” or “proceeding” shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal or other, including appeals), actual or threatened while in office or thereafter, and the words “liability” and “expenses” shall include, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.

 

(b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person:

 

(i) who shall have been adjudicated by a court or body before which the proceeding was brought (A) to be liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office or (B) not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest of the Trust; or

 

(ii) in the event of a settlement, unless there has been a determination that such Trustee or officer did not engage in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office, (A) by the court or other body approving the settlement; (B) by at least a majority of those Trustees who are neither interested persons of the Trust nor are parties to the matter based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry); or

 

(C) by written opinion of independent legal counsel based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry).

 

(c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be entitled, shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Covered Person and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. Nothing contained herein shall affect any rights to indemnification to which Trust personnel, other than Covered Persons, and other persons may be entitled by contract or otherwise under law.

 

(d) Expenses in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit or proceeding of the character described in Subsection (a) of this Section 10.02 may be paid by the Trust or Series from time to time prior to final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Covered Person that such amount will be paid over by him to the Trust or Series if it is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to indemnification under this Section 10.02; provided, however, that either (i) such Covered Person shall have provided appropriate security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust is insured against losses arising out of any such advance payments or (iii) either a majority of the Trustees who are neither interested persons of the Trust nor parties to the matter, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined, based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a trial-type inquiry or full investigation), that there is reason to believe that such Covered Person will be found entitled to indemnification under this Section 10.02.”

 

Indemnification of the Fund’s principal underwriter, custodian, fund accountant, and transfer agent is provided for, respectively, in Section V of the Distribution Agreement incorporated by reference as Exhibit 6(a) hereto, Section 28 of the Custody Agreement incorporated by reference as Exhibit 8(a) hereto, Section 5 of the Fund Accounting Agreement incorporated by reference as Exhibit 9(d) hereto, and Section 7 of the Transfer Agency Agreement incorporated by reference as Exhibit 9(c) hereto. Registrant has obtained from a major insurance carrier a trustees’ and officers’ liability policy covering certain types of errors and omissions. In no event will Registrant indemnify

 

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any of its trustees, officers, employees or agents against any liability to which such person would otherwise be subject by reason of his willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of his duties, or by reason of his reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office or under his agreement with Registrant. Registrant will comply with Rule 484 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Release 11330 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 in connection with any indemnification.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to trustees, officers, and controlling persons of Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act, as amended, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer, or controlling person of Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. (“VCM” or the “Adviser”) is, effective July 31, 2013, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“VCH”). A majority of the equity interest in VCH is owned by Crestview Partners, through one or more

 

investment vehicles, with employees of VCM owning a substantial minority interest in VCH. VCM provides investment advisory services to institutional clients including corporations, non-profits, public funds, Taft-Harley and sub-advisory clients. VCM offers domestic and international equity and domestic fixed income strategies to investors through a variety of products, including mutual funds, separate accounts, and collective trust funds. As of December 31, 2014, VCM had approximately $35.9 billion in assets under management and advisement. VCM’s principal offices are located at 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn, OH 44144, with additional offices in New York, Cincinnati, Tampa and Denver.

 

To the knowledge of Registrant, none of the directors or officers of the Adviser, except those set forth below, is or has been at any time during the past two calendar years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature, except that prior to August 1, 2013, certain directors and officers of the Adviser also held positions with the former parent company of VCM, KeyCorp or its subsidiaries, located at 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.

 

The principal executive officers and directors of VCM and VCH are as follows :

 

David C. Brown

 

· Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCM and VCH

Christopher A. Ohmacht

 

· Director, President of VCM and VCH

Michael D. Policarpo, II

 

· Director, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of VCM and VCH

Gregory J. Ewald

 

· Director, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of VCM and VCH

 

The business address of the foregoing individuals is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144.

 

Item 32. Principal Underwriter

 

(a) Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (“VCA”) acts as principal underwriter for the shares of Registrant, The Victory Variable Insurance Funds and The Victory Institutional Funds.

 

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(b) VCA, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, acts solely as distributor for the investment companies listed above. The officers of VCA, all of whose principal business address is set forth above, are:

 

Name

 

Positions and Offices with VCA

 

Position and Offices
with Registrant

Michael D. Policarpo, II

 

President

 

President

Donald Inks

 

Financial Operations Principal, Treasurer

 

None

Kim Oeder

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

None

Gregory J. Ewald

 

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

None

 

(c) Not applicable.

 

Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records

 

(1) Victory Capital Management Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 (records relating to its functions as investment adviser and administrator).

 

(2) KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (records relating to its function as custodian and shareholder servicing agent).

 

(3) Citibank N.A., 388 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10013 (records relating to its function as custodian for the Emerging Markets Small Cap, International, International Select, Global Equity, Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap, Munder International Fund-Core Equity and Munder International Small-Cap Funds).

 

(4) Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (records relating to its functions as sub-administrator, sub-fund accountant, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent).

 

(5) Victory Capital Advisers, Inc., 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4 th  Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 (records relating to its function as distributor).

 

(6) KPB Investment Advisors LLC, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (records relating to its function as sub-adviser to the National Municipal Bond and Ohio Municipal Bond Funds)

 

(7) World Asset Management, Inc.,255 E. Brown Street, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 (records relating to its function as sub-adviser to the Munder Index 500 Fund)

 

(8) BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., 4440 Computer Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts, 01581 (records relating to its functions as transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent).

 

Item 34. Management Services

 

None.

 

Item 35. Undertakings

 

None.

 

NOTICE

 

A copy of the Certificate of Trust of Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of Delaware and notice is hereby given that this Post-Effective Amendment to Registrant’s Registration Statement has been executed on behalf of Registrant by officers of, and Trustees of, Registrant as officers and as Trustees, respectively, and not individually, and that the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or shareholders of Registrant individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of Registrant.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York and State of New York, on the 26th day of February, 2015.

 

 

THE VICTORY PORTFOLIOS

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Christopher K. Dyer

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher K. Dyer, President

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 26th day of February, 2015.

 

/s/ Christopher K. Dyer

 

President

Christopher K. Dyer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Christopher E. Sabato

 

Treasurer

Christopher E. Sabato

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Chairman of the Board and Trustee

Leigh A. Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

David Brooks Adcock

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

Nigel D. T. Andrews

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

E. Lee Beard

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

David C. Brown

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

Sally M. Dungan

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

John L. Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

Thomas P. Lemke

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

Trustee

David L. Meyer

 

 

 

*By:

/s/ Jay G. Baris

 

 

Jay G. Baris

 

 

Attorney-in-Fact

 

 



 

THE VICTORY PORTFOLIOS

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Item 23.

 

Exhibit Number

 

 

 

Exhibits:

 

EX-99.(i)(1)(g)  

 

Opinions of Morrison & Foerster LLP dated February 26, 2015 and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP dated February 24, 2015 relating to Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund — Class R6, Munder Total Return Bond Fund — Class R6, Munder International Fund-Core Equity Class R6 and Fund for Income Class R6.

 

EX-99.(i)(2)

 

Consent of Morrison & Foerster LLP.

 

EX-99.(i)(3)

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

Ex-99.(p)(2)

 

Code of Ethics of the Adviser and the Distributor dated November 1, 2014.

 


Exhibit 99.B(i)(1)(g)

 

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February 24, 2015

 

The Victory Portfolios

3435 Stelzer Road

Columbus, Ohio 43219

 

Re:

The Victory Portfolios (Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund — Class R6; Munder Total Return Bond Fund — Class R6; Munder

International Fund—Core Equity — Class R6; Fund for Income — Class R6)

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have acted as counsel to The Victory Portfolios, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with certain matters relating to the issuance of Class R6 Shares of the: Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund; Munder Total Return Bond Fund; Munder International Fund—Core Equity; and Fund for Income (the “Funds”), each a Series of the Trust.  Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise herein defined are used as defined in the Amended and Restated Trust Instrument of the Trust dated as of March 27, 2000 (the “Governing Instrument”).

 

In rendering this opinion, we have examined and relied on copies of the following documents, each in the form provided to us:

 

(1)           the Certificate of Trust of the Trust as filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “State Office”) on December 21, 1995 (the “Certificate”);

 

(2)           the Governing Instrument;

 

(3)           the Trust Instrument of the Trust dated as of December 6, 1995, as amended February 19, 1997 and October 23, 1997 (as amended, the “Original Governing Instrument”);

 

(4)           the Bylaws of the Trust;

 



 

(5)           certain resolutions of the Trustees of the Trust including resolutions dated December 6, 1995 relating to the organization of the Trust and resolutions dated October 8, 1998, resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on May 22, 2014, resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on December 2 and 3, 2014 and resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on February 18, 2015 relating to the establishment of each Fund and each Class thereof (such terms used as defined below), as applicable (collectively, the “Resolutions” and, together with the Governing Instrument and Bylaws of the Trust, the “Governing Documents”);

 

(6)           Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of The Victory Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust and the predecessor to the Trust (the “Predecessor Trust”) by which the Trust adopted such Registration Statement and the Predecessor Trust’s Notification of Registration and Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 1995;

 

(7)           a certification of good standing of the Trust obtained as of a recent date from the State Office; and

 

(8)           a Certificate of the President of the Trust dated on or about the date hereof certifying as to the Governing Instrument and the due adoption of the Resolutions referenced above.

 

In such examinations, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies or drafts of documents to be executed, and the legal capacity of natural persons to complete the execution of documents.  We have further assumed for purposes of this opinion:

 

(i)            the due adoption, authorization, execution and delivery by, or on behalf of, each of the parties thereto of the above-referenced agreements, instruments, certificates and other documents (including the Resolutions) and of all documents contemplated by the Governing Documents to be executed by investors desiring to become Shareholders;

 

(ii)           the payment of consideration for Shares, and the application of such consideration, as provided in the Governing Documents and compliance with all other terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Governing Documents in connection with the issuance of Shares;

 

(iii)          that appropriate notation of the names and addresses of, the number of Shares held by, and the consideration paid by, Shareholders will be maintained in the

 

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appropriate registers and other books and records of the Trust in connection with the issuance or transfer of Shares;

 

(iv)          that no event has occurred that would cause a termination or dissolution of the Trust under Sections 11.04 or 11.05 of the Original Governing Instrument or Sections 11.04 or 11.05 of the Governing Instrument, as applicable;

 

(v)           that no event has occurred that would cause a termination or dissolution of the Funds or any Classes thereof under Sections 2.06 or 11.04 of the Original Governing Instrument or Sections 2.06 or 11.04 of the Governing Instrument, as applicable;

 

(vi)          that the activities of the Trust have been and will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the Original Governing Instrument or the Governing Instrument, as applicable, and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, 12 Del.   C. §§ 3801 et seq. ; and

 

(vii)         that each of the documents examined by us is in full force and effect and has not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, except as herein referenced.

 

As to any facts material to our opinion, other than those assumed, we have relied without independent investigation on the above-referenced documents and on the accuracy, as of the date hereof, of the matters therein contained.

 

We are members of the Bar of the State of New York and do not hold ourselves out as experts on, or express any opinion as to, the law of any other state or jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal laws of the United States.  In rendering this opinion, without independent verification, and with your permission, we have relied solely upon an opinion of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP (the “Local Counsel Opinion”), special Delaware counsel to the Trust, a copy of which is attached hereto, concerning the organization of the Trust and the authorization and issuance of the Shares, and our opinion is subject to the qualifications and limitations set forth in the Local Counsel Opinion, which are incorporated herein by reference.  Further, we express no opinion on the sufficiency or accuracy of any registration or offering documentation relating to the Trust or the Shares.

 

Based on and subject to the foregoing, and limited in all respects to matters of Delaware law, it is our opinion that:

 

(1)           The Trust is a duly formed and validly existing statutory trust in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  The following Series of the Trust (the “Funds”) and Class R6 of each of the Funds referenced herein (each a “Class”) are a validly existing Series or Class thereof, as applicable, of the Trust: Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value

 

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Fund; Munder Total Return Bond Fund; Munder International Fund—Core Equity; and Fund for Income.

 

(2)           Shares of Class R6 of the Funds, when issued to Shareholders in accordance with the terms, conditions, requirements and procedures set forth in the Governing Documents and all applicable resolutions of the Trustees, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable Shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.

 

This opinion is solely for your benefit, may not be relied on by any person or for any purpose and is not to be quoted in whole or in part, summarized or otherwise referred to, nor is it to be filed with or supplied to any governmental agency or other person without the written consent of this firm.  This opinion letter is rendered as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any responsibility to update or supplement this letter to reflect any events or facts which may hereafter come to our attention, or any changes in statutes or regulations or any court decisions which may hereafter occur.

 

Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, we consent to the filing of this opinion with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to a post-effective amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A.  In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

/s/Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

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MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP

 

1201 NORTH MARKET STREET

P.O. BOX 1347

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347

 

302 658 9200

302 658 3989 FAX

 

February 24, 2015

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104-0500

 

Re:

The Victory Portfolios (Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund — Class R6; Munder Total Return Bond Fund — Class R6; Munder International Fund—Core Equity — Class R6; Fund for Income — Class R6)

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have acted as special Delaware counsel to The Victory Portfolios, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with certain matters relating to the formation of the Trust and the issuance of Shares therein. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise herein defined are used as defined in the Amended and Restated Trust Instrument of the Trust dated as of March 27, 2000 (the “Governing Instrument”).

 

In rendering this opinion, we have examined and relied on copies of the following documents, each in the form provided to us: the Certificate of Trust of the Trust as filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “State Office”) on December 21, 1995 (the “Certificate”); the Governing Instrument; the Trust Instrument of the Trust dated as of December 6, 1995, as amended February 19, 1997 and October 23, 1997 (as amended, the “Original Governing Instrument”); the Bylaws of the Trust; certain resolutions of the Trustees of the Trust including resolutions dated December 6, 1995 relating to the organization of the Trust and resolutions dated October 8, 1998, resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on May 22, 2014, resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on December 2 and 3, 2014 and resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust at a meeting held on February 18, 2015 relating to the establishment of each Fund and each Class thereof (such terms used as defined below), as applicable (collectively, the “Resolutions” and, together with the Governing Instrument and Bylaws of the Trust, the “Governing Documents”); Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of The Victory Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust and the predecessor to the Trust (the “Predecessor Trust”) by which the Trust adopted such Registration Statement and the Predecessor Trust’s Notification of Registration and Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on December 28, 1995; and a certification of good standing of the Trust obtained as of a recent date from the State Office. In such examinations, we have assumed the

 



 

genuineness of all signatures, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies or drafts of documents to be executed, and the legal capacity of natural persons to complete the execution of documents. We have further assumed for purposes of this opinion: (i) the due adoption, authorization, execution and delivery, as applicable, by or on behalf of each of the parties thereto of the above-referenced agreements, instruments, certificates and other documents (including the Resolutions), and of all documents contemplated by the Governing Documents to be executed by investors desiring to become Shareholders; (ii) the payment of consideration for Shares, and the application of such consideration, as provided in the Governing Documents and compliance with all other terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Governing Documents in connection with the issuance of Shares; (iii) that appropriate notation of the names and addresses of, the number of Shares held by, and the consideration paid by, Shareholders will be maintained in the appropriate registers and other books and records of the Trust in connection with the issuance or transfer of Shares; (iv) that no event has occurred that would cause a termination or dissolution of the Trust under Sections 11.04 or 11.05 of the Original Governing Instrument or Sections 11.04 or 11.05 of the Governing Instrument, as applicable; (v) that no event has occurred that would cause a termination or dissolution of any Fund or any Class thereof under Sections 2.06 or 11.04 of the Original Governing Instrument or Sections 2.06 or 11.04 of the Governing Instrument, as applicable; (vi) that the activities of the Trust have been and will be conducted in accordance with the terms of the Original Governing Instrument or the Governing Instrument, as applicable, and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, 12 Del. C. §§ 3801 et seq. ; and (vii) that each of the documents examined by us is in full force and effect and has not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, except as herein referenced. No opinion is expressed herein with respect to the requirements of, or compliance with, federal or state securities or blue sky laws. Further, we express no opinion on the sufficiency or accuracy of any registration or offering documentation relating to the Trust or the Shares. As to any facts material to our opinion, other than those assumed, we have relied without independent investigation on the above-referenced documents and on the accuracy, as of the date hereof, of the matters therein contained.

 

Based on and subject to the foregoing, and limited in all respects to matters of Delaware law, it is our opinion that:

 

1.                                       The Trust is a duly formed and validly existing statutory trust in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. The following Series of the Trust (each, a “Fund”) and each class of such Fund referenced herein (each, a “Class”) is a validly existing Series or Class thereof, as applicable, of the Trust: Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund — Class R6; Munder Total Return Bond Fund — Class R6; Munder International Fund—Core Equity — Class R6; and Fund for Income — Class R6.

 

2.                                       Shares of Class R6 of each Fund, when issued to Shareholders in accordance with the terms, conditions, requirements and procedures set forth in the Governing Documents and all applicable resolutions of the Trustees, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable Shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.

 

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We understand that you wish to rely on this opinion in connection with the delivery of your opinion to the Trust dated on or about the date hereof and we hereby consent to such reliance. Except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, this opinion may not be relied on by any person or for any purpose without our prior written consent. We hereby consent to the filing of a copy of this opinion with the Commission as an exhibit to a post-effective amendment to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder. This opinion speaks only as of the date hereof and is based on our understandings and assumptions as to present facts, and on the application of Delaware law as the same exist on the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or supplement this opinion after the date hereof for the benefit of any person or entity with respect to any facts or circumstances that may hereafter come to our attention or any changes in facts or law that may hereafter occur or take effect.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ David A. Harris

 

David A. Harris

 

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Exhibit 99.B(i)(2)

 

250 WEST 55TH STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10019-9601

 

TELEPHONE: 212.468.8000

FACSIMILE: 212.468.7900

 

WWW.MOFO.COM

MORRISON FOERSTER LLP

 

BEIJING, BERLIN, BRUSSELS, DENVER,
HONG KONG, LONDON, LOS ANGELES,
NEW YORK, NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
PALO ALTO, SACRAMENTO, SAN DIEGO,
SAN FRANCISCO, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE,
TOKYO, WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

February 26, 2015

 

The Victory Portfolios
3435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219

 

Re:                              The Victory Portfolios
Post-Effective Amendment No. 123
File No. 33-8982; ICA No. 811-4852

 

Ladies and Gentleman:

 

We hereby consent to the reference to our firm as counsel in Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to Registration Statement No. 33-8982 and to the incorporation of our opinion dated February 24, 2015.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

 

 

 

 

Morrison & Foerster LLP

 

 


Exhibit 99.B(i)(3)

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers” and “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Statement of Additional Information and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated December 24, 2014 on the financial statements and financial highlights of The Victory Portfolios included in the Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014 in Post-Effective Amendment Number 123 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, No. 33-8982) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 

 

Cincinnati, Ohio

February 26, 2015

 



 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers” and “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Statement of Additional Information and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated August 25, 2014 on the financial statements and financial highlights of The Victory Portfolios included in the Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 in Post-Effective Amendment Number 123 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, No. 33-8982) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 

 

Cincinnati, Ohio

February 26, 2015

 


Exhibit 99.B(p)(2)

 

 

Victory Capital Management Inc.

Code of Ethics

Effective November 1, 2014

 

Last updated: October 29, 2014

 



 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

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I. INTRODUCTION

 

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II. DEFINITIONS

 

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III. CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE

 

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IV. POLICY STATEMENT ON INSIDER TRADING

 

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A. Introduction

 

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B. Scope of the Policy Statement

 

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C. Policy Statement

 

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D. What is Material Information?

 

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E. What is Non-Public Information?

 

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F. Identifying Inside Information

 

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G. Contact with Public Companies

 

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H. Tender Offers

 

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I. Protecting Sensitive Information

 

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V. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

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A. Gifts and Entertainment

 

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B. Political Contributions

 

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C. Other Outside Activity

 

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D. Other Prohibitions on Conduct

 

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VI. STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT

 

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VII. PERSONAL TRADING, CODE OF ETHICS REPORTING AND CERTIFICATIONS

 

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A. Employee Investment Accounts

 

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B. Employee Investment Account Reporting

 

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C. Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions

 

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D. Representation and Warranties

 

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E. Review of Employee Communications

 

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F. Certification of Compliance

 

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G. Review Procedures

 

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H. Recordkeeping

 

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I. Sanctions

 

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J. Whistleblower Provisions

 

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VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

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IX. REPORTING TO THE VICTORY FUND BOARD

 

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X. VIOLATION GUIDELINES

 

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APPENDIX 1 - AFFILIATED FUNDS

 

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APPENDIX 2 - APPROVED BROKER LIST

 

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APPENDIX 3 - INVESTMENT ACCOUNT DISCLOSURE

 

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APPENDIX 4 - REPORTABLE SECURITIES

 

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© 2014, Victory Capital Management, Inc.

 

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I. Introduction

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory”), a Registered Investment Adviser, has designed its Code of Ethics (“Code”) to comply with Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) and Rule 17j-1(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“Investment Company Act”).

 

Victory employees and representatives of Victory have a responsibility to aspire to the highest ethical principles.  Moreover, each employee is required to comply with all applicable Federal and State securities regulations.  The Code describes additional obligations under applicable regulations and sets forth certain standards that have been adopted by Victory to ensure its employees fulfill such duties and obligations. The provisions of the Code are not all-inclusive. Rather, they are intended as a minimum baseline for employees in their conduct. In those situations where an employee may be uncertain as to the intent or purpose of the Code, he/she is advised to consult Victory’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), or a member of the Compliance team.

 

Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (“VCA”), a Victory affiliate, is a registered broker-dealer and principal underwriter of the Victory Funds and has adopted this Code in compliance with Rule 17j-1(b) under the Investment Company Act.

 

Victory recognizes the importance to its employees of being able to manage and develop their own and their dependents’ financial resources through long-term investments and strategies. However, because of the potential conflicts of interest inherent in our business and our industry, Victory has implemented certain standards and limitations designed to minimize these conflicts and help ensure employees focus on meeting their duties as a fiduciary to our clients.

 

Victory’s reputation is of paramount importance; therefore, Victory will not tolerate blemishes as a result of careless personal trading or other conduct prohibited by the Code. Consequently, material violation(s) of the Code will be subject to harsh sanctions. Repetitive issues related to violations of the Code may result in limitations on personal securities trading or other disciplinary actions taken by Victory, up to and including termination of employment.

 

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II. Definitions

 

“Access Personnel” or “Access Person” - all employees of Victory or anyone deemed an Access Person by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), unless otherwise determined by the CCO to be exempt from this definition based on their ability to access proprietary information.

 

Automatic or Periodic Investment Plan — A program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An Automatic Investment Plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”).

 

“Beneficial Interest” - persons or entities that have the right to receive benefits, directly or indirectly, on assets held by another party.  This applies to:

 

·                   The employee.

·                   Any member of the employee’s immediate family sharing the same household.

·                   Any partnership as to which the employee is a general partner.

·                   Any account for which (a) the employee is the trustee and such employee or any member of his or her immediate family is a beneficiary, (b) the employee is a beneficiary and controls or shares control of the trust’s investments, or (c) the employee is a settler, has the power to revoke the trust without the consent of another person and shares investment control over the trust’s investments.

 

“Blackout Period” - a security that is traded in a client account is restricted from employee trading for seven (7) calendar days before and after the client trade is executed.

 

“Business Entertainment” - includes any social event, hospitality event, charitable event, sporting event, entertainment event, meal, leisure activity or event of like nature or purpose, and any transportation and/or lodging accompanying or related to such activity or event, including any entertainment activity offered in connection with an educational event or business conference (for example, passes to a golf course or ski tickets that are part of a package for a conference), irrespective of whether any business is conducted during, or is attendant to, such activity.

 

“De Minimis Trades ” — A stock trade under $10,000 in a security that is a member of the S&P 500 Index.  De minimis trades must still be pre-cleared by Compliance but will be approved if held a minimum of 60 days (if selling) and count towards the Maximum Allowable Trades during the quarter (no blackout requirement).

 

“Exempt Securities” - a security or security type that is placed on Victory’s approved security list. These securities do not need to be pre-cleared.

 

Immediate Family —  for purposes of determining Beneficial Interest, includes all family members sharing the same household, including but not limited to, your spouse, domestic partner, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, step-siblings, step-children, step-parents, in-laws. Immediate Family includes adoptive relationships and any other relationships (whether or not recognized by law) which the CCO determines could lead to possible conflicts of interest, diversions of corporate opportunity or appearance of impropriety which the Code is intended to prevent.

 

Initial Public Offering” (“IPO”) — means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before such registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act.

 

“Managed Accounts” — investment advisory or brokerage accounts over which the broker has full discretion and the Access Person cannot dictate specific investments.

 

Material Non-Public Information” or “MNPI ” - refers to information that is both material and non-public information that might have an effect on the market for a security.  Employees who possess MNPI that could affect the value of an investment must not act or cause others to act on the information.

 

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“Material Violation” - Any violation of this Code or other misconduct deemed material by the CCO with the concurrence of the Compliance Committee and/or the Victory Board of Directors.

 

Maximum Allowable Trades ” — The maximum number of allowable trades in a quarter is twenty (20). Each trade that requires pre-clearance during the quarter counts towards the 20 trade limit. A trade in the same security in multiple accounts on the same day counts as one trade towards the maximum allowed trades in a quarter.

 

“MyComplianceOffice (MCO)” - Victory uses a web based compliance system to help employees manage their compliance requirements.  This system is used to track and approve employee personal transactions, store policies, and facilitate employee certifications and other compliance objectives.

 

“Personal Account” - investment account in which an employee retains investment discretion.  For the purposes of this definition, Personal Account does not include Proprietary Account.

 

Personal Trading ” — employee transactions in Personal Accounts that generally require pre-approval.

 

“Proprietary Account” — Fund or Product in which Victory and/or its employees collectively have a beneficial interest that makes up 25% or more of the Fund or Product.  See Appendix 1 for a list of Proprietary Accounts.

 

“Portfolio Management Team” - all members of a portfolio management team including all research analysts and market traders as defined by Compliance.

 

“Reportable Fund” — any registered Investment Company for which Victory is an investment adviser or a sub-adviser, or any registered investment company whose investment adviser or principal underwriter controls Victory, is controlled by Victory, or is under common control with Victory.  (See Appendix 1)

 

“Reportable Security” - any security other than the following excluded securities: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii) bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; (iii) shares issued by money market funds; and (iv) investments in qualified tuition programs (“529 Plans”), none of which are reportable.

 

“Short-Term Holding Period” - All employees must hold all Reportable Securities for a period of not less than sixty (60) days from date of acquisition. Securities transactions by employees must be for investment purposes rather than for speculation. Consequently, employees may not profit from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of the same securities if it violates the holding period restriction. Excess profits made or losses avoided resulting from a violation of the holding period restriction are subject to disgorgement.

 

Short-Selling” - A short sale is the sale of a security that isn’t owned by the seller.  Employees may not take a short position in a security.  However, mutual funds that correspond to the inverse performance of a broad based index are not considered to be short sales.  For example, buying (long) the ProShares Short S&P500 (ETF) is permitted.  Employees may also trade in funds which track a volatility index.  Investments that correspond to the inverse performance of highly concentrated funds will be prohibited if they contradict that Portfolio Management Team’s client recommendations.  See “Contra-Trading Rule” under Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions.

 

Significant Transaction — A purchase or sale of a Victory Fund by a member of the Fund’s Portfolio Management Team, that exceeds the lesser of $1 million or 1% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.  See Appendix 1 for a list of Affiliated Funds.

 

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III. Culture of Compliance

 

The primary objective of Victory’s business is to provide value through investment advisory, sub-advisory and other financial services, to a wide range of clients, including governments, corporations, financial institutions, high net worth individuals and pension funds.

 

Victory requires that all dealings on behalf of existing and prospective clients be handled with honesty, integrity and high ethical standards, and that such dealings adhere to the letter and the spirit of applicable laws, regulations and contractual guidelines. As a general matter, Victory is a fiduciary that owes its clients a duty of undivided loyalty, and each employee has a responsibility to act in a manner consistent with this duty. Further, all employees must actively work to avoid the possibility that the advice or services we provide to clients is, or gives the appearance of being, based on the self-interests of Victory or its employees and not in the clients’ best interests. Under SEC Rule 204A-1, the Code requires prompt reporting of any violations of the Code to the CCO.

 

When dealing with or on behalf of a client, every employee must act solely in the best interests of that client. In addition, various comprehensive statutory and regulatory structures such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Advisers Act”), the Investment Company Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), all impose specific responsibilities governing the behavior of personnel in carrying out their responsibilities to clients. Victory and its employees must comply fully with these rules and regulations. The Legal, Compliance and Risk Department personnel are available to assist employees in meeting these requirements.

 

Since no set of rules can anticipate every possible situation, it is essential that Victory employees and representatives obtain guidance from the CCO or Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) when unsure how to follow these rules in letter and in spirit.  It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to fully understand and comply with the Code and the policies of Victory or seek guidance from the CCO. Technical compliance with the Code and its procedures will not necessarily validate an employee’s actions as appropriate. Any activity that compromises Victory’s integrity, even if it does not expressly violate a rule, may result in scrutiny or further action from the CCO.  In some instances, the CCO holds discretionary authority to apply exceptions under the Code based on sufficient cause. In the CCO’s absence, the CLO may act in his or her place.

 

Our fiduciary responsibilities apply to a broad range of investment and related activities, including sales and marketing, portfolio management, securities trading, allocation of investment opportunities, client service, operations support, performance measurement and reporting, new product development as well as one’s personal investing activities. These obligations include the duty to avoid material conflicts of interest (and, if this is not possible, to provide full and fair disclosure to clients in communications), to keep accurate books and records, and to supervise personnel appropriately. These concepts are further described in the sections that follow.

 

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IV. Policy Statement on Insider Trading

 

A. Introduction

 

Victory seeks to foster a culture of compliance and a reputation for integrity and professionalism.  Our reputation is a vital business asset.  The confidence and trust placed in us by our clients is something we should value and endeavor to protect.  To further that goal, this Policy Statement implements procedures to deter the misuse of material, non-public information in securities transactions.

 

Trading securities while in possession of material, non-public information or improperly communicating that information to others may expose you to stringent penalties.  Criminal sanctions may include fines of up to $5,000,000 and / or twenty years imprisonment.  The civil penalty for a violator may be an amount up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the insider trading violation, and a permanent bar from working in the securities industry.  Finally, you may be sued by investors seeking to recover damages for insider trading violations.

 

Regardless of whether a regulatory inquiry occurs, Victory views seriously any violation of this Policy Statement.  Such violations constitute grounds for disciplinary sanctions, up to and including dismissal.

 

B. Scope of the Policy Statement

 

This Policy Statement is drafted broadly; it will be applied and interpreted in a similar manner.  It applies to securities trading and information handling by Access Persons for any client or personal accounts in which they have Beneficial Interests.

 

You should direct any questions relating to this Policy Statement to the CCO, or his or her designee within the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.  You also must notify Compliance immediately if you have any reason to believe that a violation of this Policy Statement has occurred or is about to occur.

 

C. Policy Statement

 

No person to whom this Policy Statement applies, may trade, either personally or on behalf of others, while in possession of material, non-public information; no personnel of Victory may communicate material, non-public information to others in violation of the law.

 

D. What is Material Information?

 

Information is “material” when there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making his or her investment decision.  Generally, this information, when disclosed, will have a substantial effect on the price of a company’s securities.  You should direct any questions about whether information is material to a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

Material information often relates to a company’s financial results and operations including, for example, dividend changes, earning results, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, major litigation, liquidation problems, and extraordinary management developments. Questions concerning conflicts of interest, restricted securities or other matters of law should also be referred to the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

Material information also may relate to the market for a company’s securities.  Information about a significant order to purchase or sell securities may often be material.  Similarly, prepublication information regarding reports in the financial press also may be deemed material.

 

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E. What is Non-Public Information?

 

Information is “public” when it has been disseminated broadly to investors in the marketplace.  Tangible evidence of such dissemination is the best indication that the information is public. For example, information is public after it has become available to the general public through a public filing with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Dow Jones “Newswire”, the Wall Street Journal, etc. and after sufficient time has passed so that the information has been disseminated widely.

 

F. Identifying Inside Information

 

Before executing any trade for yourself or others, including client accounts, you must determine whether you have access to material, non-public information.  If you think that you might have access to material, non-public information, you should take the following steps:

 

1.               Report the information and proposed trade immediately to the CCO or a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

2.               Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including in client accounts, unless you have received written clearance to do so from the CCO or a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

3.               Do not communicate the information inside or outside of Victory, other than to the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department, and your supervisor if necessary.

 

After Compliance reviews the issue, Victory will determine whether the information is material and non-public and, if so, what action Victory should take.  You should consult with the CCO or a member of Compliance before taking any action.  This degree of caution will protect you, your clients and Victory.

 

G. Contact with Public Companies

 

Victory’s contacts with public companies represent an important part of our research efforts.  Victory may make investment decisions on the basis of the firm’s conclusions formed through such contacts and analysis of publicly available information.  Difficult legal issues arise, however, when, in the course of these contacts, an employee becomes aware of material non-public information.  This could happen, for example, if a company’s Chief Financial Officer were to prematurely disclose quarterly results to an analyst, or an investor relations representative selectively discloses adverse news to a handful of investors.  In such situations, Victory must make a judgment as to whether such information may be deemed Material Non-Public Information (“MNPI”).  To protect yourself, your clients and Victory, you should contact a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department immediately if you believe that you may have received any MNPI.

 

H. Tender Offers

 

Tender offers represent a particular concern in the law of insider trading for two reasons.  First, tender offer activity often produces extraordinary gyrations in the price of the target company’s securities.  Trading during this time period is more likely to attract regulatory attention (and produces a disproportionate percentage of insider trading cases).  Second, the SEC has adopted a rule which expressly forbids trading and “tipping” while in possession of MNPI regarding the receipt of a tender offer, the tender offeror, the target company or anyone acting on behalf of either of these parties.  Employees should exercise particular caution any time they become aware of non-public information relating to a tender offer.

 

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I. Protecting Sensitive Information

 

Employees are responsible for safeguarding all confidential information relating to investment research, fund and client holdings, including analyst research reports, investment meeting discussions/notes, and current fund/client transaction information, regardless whether such information is deemed MNPI. Other types of information (for example, marketing plans, employment issues and shareholder identities) may also be confidential and should not be shared with individuals outside the company, unless approved by the CCO or a member of the Management Committee.

 

V. Conflicts of Interest

 

A “conflict of interest” exists when a person’s private interests may be contrary to the interests of Victory’s clients or to the interests of Victory shareholders. A conflict can arise when a Victory employee takes actions or has interests (business, financial or otherwise) that may make it difficult to perform his or her work objectively and effectively.

 

Conflicts of interest may arise, for example, when a Victory employee, or a member of his or her family, receives improper personal benefits (including personal loans, services, or payment for services) as a result of his or her position at Victory, or gains personal enrichment or benefits through access to confidential information. Conflicts may also arise when a Victory employee, or a member of his or her family, holds a significant financial interest in a company that does a significant amount of business with Victory or has outside business interests that may result in divided loyalties or compromised independent judgment. Moreover, conflicts may arise when making securities investments for Proprietary or Personal Accounts or when determining how to allocate trading opportunities.

 

Conflicts of interest can arise in many common situations, despite one’s best efforts to avoid them. This Code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest. Literal compliance with each of the specific procedures will not shield you from liability for Personal Trading or other conduct that violates your fiduciary duties to our clients. Victory employees are encouraged to seek clarification of, and discuss questions about, potential conflicts of interest. If you have questions about a particular situation or become aware of a conflict or potential conflict, you should bring it to the attention of your supervisor, the CCO or a representative of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

The following areas represent many common types of conflicts of interests and the procedures to be followed; however, the list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  A summary has been provided for each case but you should refer to related Policies and Procedures for more details.  For questions around these potential conflicts, please contact a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

A.             Gifts and Entertainment

 

a.               Gifts

 

The giving or receiving of gifts or other items of value to or from persons doing business or seeking to do business with Victory could call into question the independence of its judgment as a fiduciary of its Clients. Accordingly, it is the policy of Victory to permit such conduct only in accordance with the limitations stated herein.

 

Victory’s policies on gifts and entertainment are derived from industry practices. Employees should be aware that there are various laws and regulations that prohibit firms and their employees from giving anything of value to employees of various financial institutions in connection with attempts to obtain any business transaction with the institution, which is viewed as a form of bribery. If there is any question about the appropriateness of any particular gift, an employee should consult a member of the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department. Under no circumstances may a gift to Victory or any employee be received as any form of compensation for services provided by Victory or an employee.

 

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Gifts of nominal value may be accepted from present or prospective customers, suppliers or vendors with whom a Victory employee maintains an actual or potential business relationship.  Victory employees are required to disclose all gifts in excess of $50 via MCO.  In general, the gift may not exceed, in the aggregate, $100 in value, from any one individual/entity in any calendar year unless approval is obtained from the employee’s direct supervisor and the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

Gifts of nominal value (up to $100 per person per year) may be provided to present or prospective customers, suppliers or vendors with whom a Victory employee maintains an actual or potential business relationship, if it is reasonable and customary for the occasion.  No lavish gifts may be provided.

 

Additional policies concerning gifts may be applicable depending on the type of customer, in particular ERISA, Foreign, Union and Government Official considerations.

 

Please refer to Victory’s Gifts and Entertainment Policy for more information.

 

b.              Entertainment

 

Receiving Business Entertainment that facilitates the discussion of business and fosters good business relationships is allowed as long as the entertainment event, in excess of $50 per occurrence, is disclosed via MCO.  Disclosure will be required promptly after each occurrence and will be based on a per employee dollar amount.  If the customer, supplier, or vendor ( e.g., broker-dealer) is not present, the entertainment is considered a gift.

 

Additional policies concerning entertainment may be applicable depending on the type of client, in particular ERISA, Union or Government Officials.

 

Please refer to Victory’s Gifts and Entertainment Policy for more information.

 

B.             Political Contributions

 

SEC regulations limit political contributions to certain Covered Government Officials by employees of investment advisory firms and certain affiliated companies. “Covered Government Official,” for purposes of the Political Contributions Policy, is defined as: 1) a state or local official, 2) a candidate for state or local office, or 3) a federal candidate currently holding state or local office.

 

The SEC’s “Pay-to-Play” Rule 206(4)-5 prohibits advisers from receiving any compensation for providing investment advice to a government entity within two years after a contribution has been made by the adviser or one of its covered associates.  The Rule’s two-year time out is triggered by a political contribution to an “official” of a government entity. The date of the contribution starts the time out. A governmental “official” includes an incumbent, candidate, or successful candidate for elective office of a state or local government entity, if the office is directly or indirectly responsible for, or can influence the outcome of, the hiring of an investment adviser, or has authority to appoint any person who is directly or indirectly responsible for, or can influence the outcome of, the hiring of an investment adviser, by a state or a political subdivision of a state.

 

The Rule permits individuals to make aggregate contributions, without triggering the two-year time out, of up to $350, per election, to an elected official or candidate for whom the individual is entitled to vote, and up to $150, per election, to an elected official or candidate for whom the individual is not entitled to vote.  Many U.S. cities, states and other government entities have also adopted regulations restricting political contributions by associates of investment management firms seeking to provide services to a governmental entity.  While contributions to candidates in federal elections would generally not raise any issues, contributions to state and local officials may not be approved depending on the circumstances.

 

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Victory employees may participate in the political process and may make personal political contributions, as long as the contributions are pre-approved by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department via MCO.

 

Political contributions which require pre-approval include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·                   Covered Government Officials

·                   Federal candidate campaigns and affiliated committees

·                   Political Action Committees (PACs) and Super PACs

·                   Non-profit organizations that may engage in political activities, such as 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) organizations

 

Note: Contributions to U.S. national political parties do not require pre-clearance.

 

Contributions include:

 

·                   Monetary contributions, gifts or loans

·                   “In kind” contributions (for example, donations of goods or services or underwriting or hosting fundraisers

·                   Contributions to help pay a debt incurred in connection with an election (including transition or inaugural expenses, purchasing tickets to inaugural events)

·                   Contributions to joint fund-raising committees

·                   Contributions made by a Political Action Committee (PAC) controlled by an Access Person

 

Please refer to Victory’s Political Contributions Policy for more information.

 

C.            Other Outside Activity

 

a.               Holding Political Office/Appointments

 

A Victory employee must avoid a political appointment which may conflict with the performance of the employee’s duties for Victory. Prior written approval must be obtained from the CCO before holding political office and the activity must be reported annually to the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department. Also, an employee must remove himself/herself from discussions and decisions regarding Victory, its products and services, when Victory may be a competitor for business related to their appointment.

 

b.               Service as a Director

 

No employee of Victory may serve on the board of directors of any publicly traded company or investment company (ex. mutual fund board) absent prior approval of the CCO and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) based upon a determination that such board service would be consistent with the interests of any investment company advised by Victory and its shareholders.  An employee’s or immediate family member’s service on a for-profit private company’s board of directors must also be pre-approved by the employee’s direct manager and the CCO or CLO, and reported on the employee’s annual Code certification.

 

c.                Outside Employment

 

Employees may pursue other interests on their own time as long as the activity doesn’t reflect negatively on Victory and does not interfere or conflict in any way. It is however expected that full time employees with the company consider their position to be their primary employment. All outside business activities must be reported to and approved by the CCO.

 

d.               Bequests

 

A bequest is the act of leaving or giving something of value in a will. The acceptance of a bequest from a client, vendor or business partner may raise questions about the propriety of that relationship. You must report any potential or actual bequest in excess of $100 made to you by a client, vendor, or business partner under a will or trust agreement to the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department. Such bequests shall be subject to the approval of the employee’s manager and CCO.

 

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D.             Other Prohibitions on Conduct

 

In addition to the specific prohibitions detailed elsewhere in the Code, Victory employees are subject to a general requirement not to engage or participate in any act or practice that would defraud Victory clients. This general prohibition includes, among other things:

 

·                   Making any untrue statement of a material fact or employing any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a client.

·                   Omitting to state (or failing to provide any information necessary to properly clarify any statements made, in light of the circumstances) a material fact, thereby creating a materially misleading impression.

·                   Misuse of client confidential information.

·                   Making investment decisions, changes in research ratings and trading decisions other than exclusively for the benefit of, and in the best interest of, our clients.

·                   Using information about investment or trading decisions or changes in research ratings (whether considered, proposed or made) to benefit or avoid economic injury to you or anyone other than our clients.

·                   Taking, delaying or omitting to take any action with respect to any research recommendation, report or rating or any investment or trading decision for a client in order to avoid economic injury to you or anyone other than our clients.

·                   Purchasing or selling a security on the basis of knowledge of a possible trade by or for a client with the intent of personally profiting from personal holdings in the same or related securities (“front-running” or “scalping”).

·                   Revealing to any other person (except in the normal course of your duties on behalf of a client) any information regarding securities transactions by any client or the consideration by any client of any such securities transactions.

·                   Engaging in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on a client or engaging in any manipulative practice with respect to any client.

 

VI. Standards of Business Conduct

 

·                   Every employee has a duty to place the interests of any Victory client account first and not take advantage of his or her positions at the expense of Victory or its clients.

·                   Victory employees must not mislead or defraud any Victory clients by any statement, act or manipulative practice.

·                   All personal securities transactions must be conducted in a manner to avoid any actual, potential or appearance of a conflict of interest, or any abuse of employee’s position of trust and responsibility with Victory.

·                   Victory employees may not induce or cause a client to take action, or not to take action, for personal benefit.

·                   Victory employees may not share portfolio holdings information except as permitted under Victory’s Disclosures of Portfolio Securities Policy.

·                   Every Access Person must notify the CCO or CLO, as soon as reasonably practical, if he or she is arrested, arraigned, indicted or pleads no contest or guilty to any criminal offense (other than minor traffic violations) or if named as a defendant in any investment-related civil proceeding or any administrative or disciplinary action.

 

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VII. Personal Trading, Code of Ethics Reporting and Certifications

 

A.  Employee Investment Accounts

 

All transactions in securities that must be pre-cleared are pre-cleared with the understanding that Personal Trading is a privilege, granted by Victory, that may be withdrawn at any time. The CCO has complete discretion over the allowance of any and all Personal Trading activity with no obligation to explain the denial or restriction of Personal Trading.  Employees that violate Personal Trading restrictions may be required to disgorge any gains generated or losses avoided by Personal Trading.  Access Personnel must maintain adequate records of all Personal Trading transactions and be prepared to disclose those transactions to the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department.

 

MCO supports electronic feeds from select Approved Brokers (see Appendix 2 - Approved Broker List).  Managed and Personal Accounts held outside of the Approved Broker list need to be transferred within ninety (90) days of first employment.  Under special circumstances, Compliance will approve certain “grandfathered” accounts outside of the Approved Broker List but the employee will incur a $90/year paper processing fee for each such account.  This pass-through expense is charged by MCO for processing paper statements and is subject to change.  The Legal, Compliance and Risk Department must receive duplicate confirmations or electronic feeds for each transaction directly from the broker, including those accounts not on the Approved Broker list.

 

In general, there are two types of investment accounts that feed into MCO:

 

a.               Managed Accounts

 

Access Personnel may open and maintain brokerage accounts on the Approved Broker List (see Appendix 2) where the broker has full discretion (“Managed Account”).  There are no black out, Short-Term Holding Periods or other security type limitations for investments held in Managed Accounts.  The following requirements must be met to have a Managed Account:

 

·                   Managed Accounts must be submitted through MCO and approved by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department prior to trading.

·                   Brokers carrying the account must provide duplicate confirmations or an electronic data feed of each transaction in the account to Compliance.

·                   Access Persons must not exercise any control or influence over the transactions.

 

Failure to adhere to these requirements could lead to disciplinary actions and penalties up to and including termination.

 

b.               Personal Investment Accounts

 

Access Personnel may open and maintain personal investment accounts with brokers on the Approved Broker List (see Appendix 2) in which they retain investment discretion (“Personal Account”).

 

Access Personnel acknowledge and agree that Victory may request and obtain information regarding Personal Trading activity and accounts from broker dealers.  Victory may use personal information, including name, address and social security numbers, to identify and verify employee accounts.  Duplicate confirmations and electronic data feeds from these broker dealers that include such information may be provided directly to a compliance vendor selected by Victory to monitor compliance with this Code.

 

B.             Employee Investment Account Reporting

 

a.               Investment Account Disclosure

 

Access Personnel may open and maintain investment accounts subject to the disclosure and pre-clearance requirements outlined in Appendix 3 — Investment Account Disclosure.

 

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b.               Initial Holdings Report/Annual Holdings Report

 

An Initial Holdings Report must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of becoming an Access Person. No Personal Trading will be authorized before the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department has received a completed Initial Holdings Report along with a new hire packet unless CCO approval has been expressly granted. In addition, an Annual Holdings Report must be submitted on an annual basis.  The Legal, Compliance and Risk Department will review and record the date of all reports received.

 

These reports must include the following information:

 

·                   The date when the individual became an Access Person (Initial Holdings Report only).

·                   The name of each Personal Account in which any securities are held (or, if no current securities, could be held) in the Beneficial Interest of the Access Person.  The broker-dealer or financial institution holding these accounts must be indicated.

·                   Each Reportable Security or Reportable Fund in which the Access Person has a beneficial interest must be reported if held in any account, including title, number of shares, and principal amount.  Holdings information must be current as of forty five (45) calendar days before the report is submitted.

 

c.                Quarterly Securities Transaction Report (STR)

 

At the end of each quarter, all employees are required to verify their investment account transactions through MCO.

 

·                   Every Access Person must submit a Securities Transaction Report (STR) no later than thirty (30) days following the end of each calendar quarter (whether or not trades were made).

·                   The STR must describe each non-exempt transaction effected during the preceding quarter in any Reportable Security or Reportable Fund.  Each transaction must include the following information:  date, number of shares, principal amount of securities involved, nature of the transaction, price effected by, and the name of the broker dealer or financial institution which affected the transaction.

·                   The STR must describe any account established in the preceding quarter, and include the following information:  account name, account number, name and address of the broker dealer or financial institution at which the account is established, and the date of establishment.

·                   Certain transactions are exempt from the quarterly reporting requirement.  Please refer to Appendix 4 - Reportable Securities under “Pre-clearance Not Required for Personal Trading”.

 

C.             Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions

 

a.               Permissible Transactions

 

Access Persons wishing to trade securities in Personal Accounts are limited to the types of securities that are allowed under this Code.  In addition, employees not make no more than 20 Personal Trades per quarter — see “Maximum Allowable Trades”.  Please refer to Appendix 4 - Reportable Securities, which lists securities that require PTR pre-clearance and those that are prohibited for purposes of Personal Trading.

 

b.               PTR Pre-Clearance Requirements for Personal Trading

 

Most Personal Trading transactions require pre-approval by Compliance through MCO.  Employees should complete a Personal Trading Request (“PTR”) through MCO for review by the Legal, Risk and Compliance Department.  PTRs are only valid for the date in which Compliance approves the trade. They must be submitted before 3:30 PM ET and can be denied for any reason the CCO deems appropriate and without explanation to the employee.  Certain transactions that require additional research may take longer to obtain pre-approval.

 

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c.                Short-Selling Securities is Prohibited

 

Employees may not short sell a security.  See the definition of Short-Selling in Definitions for more details.

 

d.               Blackout Period

 

No Access Person shall purchase or sell, directly or indirectly, any security in which they have a Beneficial Interest within seven (7) calendar days before or seven (7) calendar days after a Victory client has a “buy” or “sell” order in that same security.  See Definitions for certain exceptions that apply to “Exempt Securities” or “De Minimis” transactions.  In certain circumstances, employee trades that were originally approved by the Legal, Risk and Compliance Department may need to be broken due to subsequent client trading activity during the blackout period.

 

Program trades (e.g. client cash flows) placed by a Portfolio Management team in the seven calendar days after an Access Person makes a Personal Trade will not cause the Access Person’s trade to be in violation of the blackout period.  If a “Limit Order” is placed by a Portfolio Management Team before the seven day blackout period but that trade is executed within the blackout period, the employee trade will be considered passive and allowed unless there is a consistent pattern of activity, at which time the transactions may be subject to review. The Legal, Risk and Compliance Department may at any time, and for any reason, deny a trade, and is not obligated to explain the reason to the employee.

 

e.                Mandatory Short-Term Holding Period

 

All Reportable Securities purchased by an Access Person in a Personal Account must be held for at least sixty (60) calendar days.  Each purchase of the same security has its own 60 day holding period.

 

f.                 Maximum Allowable Trades

 

The maximum number of personal trades an Access Person can make in a Personal Account during each calendar quarter is 20. Every employee trade that requires pre-clearance counts towards the 20 trade limit. A trade in the same security in multiple accounts on the same day counts as one trade.

 

g.               De Minimis Trades

 

A de minimis trade is a trade under $10,000 in a security that is included on that date in the S&P 500 Index.  De minimis trades must still be pre-cleared by the Legal, Risk and Compliance Department but will be approved if held a minimum of 60 days (if selling).  De minimus trades count towards the Maximum Allowable Trades for the quarter, but are not subject to the Blackout Period.

 

h.               Contra-Trading Rule

 

No Portfolio Management Team member may sell a security or a related derivative security ( e.g. option) in a Personal Account if that security is held in any client account which he or she manages for Victory unless he or she receives prior written approval from either the CCO or his or her designee.  It is the responsibility of the employee to notify the CCO that they intend to personally trade contrary to a client account.

 

i.                  IPO Rule

 

No Access Person may directly or indirectly acquire a Beneficial Interest in any securities offered in an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) in a Personal Account, except with the prior approval of the CCO or his or her designee. No FINRA registered person may participate in an IPO pursuant to FINRA rule 5130.

 

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j.                  Limited Offerings (Private Placements)

 

No Access Person may acquire a Beneficial Interest in a private placement without the prior approval of the CCO or his or her designee.  Private placements, such as purchases of hedge funds or other private investment funds, are reportable through the pre-clearance process.  Subsequent capital contributions and full/partial redemptions must be pre-cleared through MCO.  This requirement applies to investment in any Victory private placements (LLCs) but does not include transactions of Victory Capital Holdings (“VCH”) securities.

 

k.               Significant Victory Fund Transactions

 

Pre-clearance is required for any Significant Transaction in a Victory Affiliated Fund (see Appendix 1).

 

l.                  Market Timing Mutual Fund Transactions

 

Access Personnel shall not participate in any activity that may be construed as market timing of mutual funds. Specifically, no employee shall engage in excessive trading or market timing activities with respect to any Affiliated Funds (see Appendix 1).  Victory Funds policy is that no shareholders may complete more than three (3) trades in any 90-day period. For a first violation, a warning is issued; for the second violation, the person is permanently restricted from additional purchases.  The foregoing restrictions shall not apply to an employee investing in mutual funds through automatic reinvestment programs, and any other non-volitional investment program.

 

D.             Representation and Warranties

 

Each time an Access Person submits a PTR, that Access Person shall be deemed to be making the following representations and warranties:

 

1.               He/she does not possess any material non-public information regarding the issuer of the security;

 

2.               To his/her knowledge, there are no pending trades in the security for a client;

 

3.               To his/her knowledge, the security is not being considered for purchase or sale for any client;

 

4.               If he/she is a member of a Portfolio Management Team or a person that advises a Portfolio Management Team, none of the accounts managed by his/her investment team has purchased or sold this security within the past seven (7) calendar days, and none expect to in the next seven (7) calendar days; and

 

5.               He/she has read the most recent version of the Code of Ethics and believes that the proposed trade fully complies with the requirements of the Code.

 

E .             Review of Employee Communications

 

All employee written correspondence related to Victory’s business, and in particular client correspondence, is subject to review by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department. Victory is required to maintain original records of employee correspondence (ex. email archive) communicated on approved devices. In addition, Victory is required to monitor employee communications and compliance with Victory’s conflicts of interest and insider trading policies and procedures. Consequently, it is Victory’s policy to review and/or archive employee communications, including emails and other forms of electronic communication for compliance purposes.

 

Employees are not permitted to use electronic communications, other than those approved by Victory to communicate with clients or other third parties. Employees may only use Victory’s e-mail system, instant messaging system (Lync), Bloomberg and other explicitly approved methods for business-related communications.  Employees are permitted to communicate on Victory’s e-mail system connected through personal mobile devices such as smartphones.  Employees are prohibited from sending

 

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communications regarding Victory business via any personal, non-Victory email account, instant messaging, text or other method that is not captured in our archiving system.

 

Victory has adopted an electronic communication archiving system. All electronic communications are subject to review and storage by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department, regardless of its nature as personal or work related. Employees are advised that they should have no expectation of privacy regarding personal communications that are sent or received on company provided or connected electronic devises or communication platforms such as instant messages or emails.

 

F.              Certification of Compliance

 

Each Access Person is required to certify annually that he or she is subject to this Code and has:

 

1.               Read and understands this Code;

 

2.               Complied with the requirements of this Code;

 

3.               Disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions as required within this Code; and

 

4.               Read and understands Victory’s policies.

 

G.            Review Procedures

 

The Legal, Risk and Compliance Department will maintain review procedures consistent with this Code.

 

H.            Recordkeeping

 

All Code of Ethics records will be maintained pursuant to the provisions of Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act.

 

Please refer to Victory’s Books and Records Policy for more information.

 

I.                 Sanctions

 

Each employee is responsible for conducting his or her activities, including Personal Trading, in accordance with the parameters set forth within this Code.  If an employee violates these parameters, certain sanctions will be enforced.  The chart in Section X — “Violation Guidelines” demonstrates the types of violations and the possible resulting sanctions.  This chart is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The CCO and Victory’s Compliance Committee may make exceptions to these provisions at their discretion.

 

Sanctions imposed will correlate to the severity of the violation and may take into consideration such factors as the frequency and severity of any prior violations, among other things.  The CCO may recommend escalation to the Victory Board of Directors and Compliance Committee.  When necessary, the Victory Board of Directors will obtain input from the Compliance Committee and the CCO when determining the materiality of a violation.

 

The CCO holds discretionary authority and, in addition to other sanctions, may revoke Personal Trading privileges for any length of time.  Additionally, the CCO or Compliance Committee may impose a monetary penalty for any violation(s).  The CCO will report all violations and sanctions to the Compliance Committee.  The CCO reserves the right to lift Personal Trading sanctions in response to market conditions.

 

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J .               Whistleblower Provisions

 

If an Access Person believes that there has been a violation of any of the rules of this Code, the employee must promptly notify the CCO or CLO.  As an alternative, employees may also report anonymously to the Victory Ethics telephone hotline at 800-584-9055 .  Access Personnel are protected from retaliation for reporting violations to this Code.  Retaliation or the threat of retaliation against an Access Person for reporting a violation constitutes a further violation of this Code and may lead to immediate suspension and further sanctions.

 

VIII. Confidentiality

 

All information obtained from any employee shall be kept in strict confidence, except when requested by the SEC or any other regulatory or self-regulatory organization, and may otherwise be disclosed to the extent required by law or regulation. Additionally, certain information may be provided to a broker-dealer or vendor, such as employee name, social security number and home address, in order to ascertain Personal Trading activity that is required to be disclosed by an Access Person.

 

IX. Reporting to The Victory Funds Board

 

At least annually, Victory will provide the Victory Funds Board of Directors with the following information:

 

·                   Material violations under this Code and any sanctions imposed as a response to the material violation(s).

·                   Certification that Victory has adopted procedures necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating this Code.

 

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X. Violation Guidelines

 

Code Violation Description

 

Action(s)

1. Minor Violation(s)

 

·                   Employee provides incorrect or incomplete account or trade information.

·                   Employee engages in a pattern of unusual and/or excessive trading.

·                   Employee traded without pre-clearance approval when normally Compliance would have approved the trade if approval had been sought.

·                   Employee did not submit a complete or timely initial or annual holdings report or a securities transactions report.

·                   Employee did not provide Compliance a duplicate confirmation after Compliance notified the employee of the missing duplicate confirmation.

 

·                   Legal, Compliance and Risk Department may question employee and document response.

·                   Legal, Compliance and Risk Department will send a warning letter citing the offense.

·                   CCO and The Compliance Committee are notified of those cited with warnings.

·                   1 st  Violation employee receives a warning letter.

 

 

 

2. Technical Violation(s)

 

·                   Employee traded without pre-clearance approval or supplied incorrect information when normally Compliance would not have approved the trade if approval had been sought.

·                   Employee fails to report the existence of an account.

·                   Repeat pattern of any violation(s).

 

·                   Legal, Compliance and Risk Department may question employee and document response.

·                   Legal, Compliance and Risk Department will send a letter citing the offense.

·                   The Compliance Committee is notified of those cited with warnings.

·                   Human Resources may document violation in employee files.

·                   Employee may be required to break the trade and disgorge profits. Employee may be barred temporarily from personal trading privileges.

·                   2 nd  Violation employee receives a warning letter, and $100 fine.

 

 

 

3. Repeat Technical Violation(s)

 

·                   Any technical violation of the Victory Code of Ethics repeated by the employee at least two (2) times during the last twelve (12) months.

 

·                   CCO meets with Manager and Employee to discuss violation-written attestation.

·                   Human Resources may document violation in employee files.

·                   Employee may be required to break the trade and disgorge profits.

·                   3 rd  Violation employee receives a warning letter, and $300 fine and lost privileges.  Any profits in violation of trade policy are to be paid to Adviser, who will then donate to charity.

 

 

 

4. Material Violation/ Fraudulent Violation(s)

 

·                   Any violation deemed material by the CCO with the concurrence of the Compliance Committee and/or the Victory Board of Directors.

 

 

·                   Compliance Committee will review violations and recommend disciplinary sanctions and penalties up to and including termination of employment.

·                   Material violations trigger reporting to the Board of Directors and clients where applicable.

·                   Possible criminal sanctions imposed by regulators.

·                   $10,000 fine can be imposed by the Victory Board of Directors (Charitable donation- no tax benefit may be realized).

·                   Disgorgement of profits.

 

Reconsideration

 

If an Access Person wishes to dispute a violation notice, he or she may submit a written explanation of the circumstances of the violation to the CCO.  The CCO and the CLO will review all explanations.

 

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Appendix 1 - Affiliated Funds

 

The following is a list of Victory Affiliated Funds, as of November 1, 2014, that are subject to Personal Trading restrictions.  This list is subject to change.  For a current list of Affiliated Funds, please see vcm.com.

 

1.               Investment Companies Advised by Victory (“Victory Funds”):

 

The Victory Institutional Funds:

 

·                   Institutional Diversified Stock Fund

 

The Victory Portfolios:

 

·                   Balanced Fund

·                   Diversified Stock Fund

·                   Dividend Growth Fund

·                   Emerging Markets Small Cap

·                   Established Value Fund

·                   Global Equity Fund

·                   Fund for Income

·                   Integrity Micro-Cap Equity Fund

·                   Integrity Mid-Cap Value Fund

·                   Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund

·                   Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund

·                   International Fund

·                   International Select Fund

·                   Investment Grade Convertible Fund

·                   Large Cap Growth Fund

·                   Munder Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund

·                   Munder Growth Opportunities Fund

·                   Munder Index 500 Fund

·                   Munder International Fund-Core Equity

·                   Munder International Small-Cap Fund

·                   Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund

·                   Munder Total Return Bond Fund

·                   National Municipal Bond Fund

·                   Ohio Municipal Bond Fund

·                   Select Fund

·                   Small Company Opportunity Fund

·                   Special Value Fund

 

The Victory Variable Insurance Funds:

 

·                   Diversified Stock Fund

 

2.               Investment Companies Sub-advised by Victory:

 

·                   (Columbia/Riversource) Variable Portfolio Victory Established Value Fund

·                  SEI Institutional Investments Trust — Small/Mid Cap

Equity Fund

·                   SEI Institutional Managed Trust — Small Cap Fund

·                   SEI Global Master Fund plc (Irish UCITS Fund) —

The SEI U.S. Small Companies Fund

·                   USAA Emerging Markets Fund

·                   Vantagepoint Growth Fund

·                   Wilshire Large Company Growth Portfolio

 

3.               Proprietary Accounts of Victory:

 

·                   Victory Select Fund

·                   Munder Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 

4.               Private Placements Advised by Victory:

 

·                   None

 

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Appendix 2 - Approved Broker List

 

Employee’s 401(k) Accounts

Ameriprise Financial Services

Charles Schwab

E*Trade

Edward Jones

Fidelity Investments

Goldman Sachs

JP Morgan Chase Investments

Merrill Lynch

Morgan Stanley

Scott Trade

TD Ameritrade / TD Waterhouse

UBS

Vanguard

Wells Fargo

 

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Appendix 3 - Investment Account Disclosure

 

The account disclosure requirements listed below are required under Victory’s Code of Ethics. Accounts need to be disclosed when opened and then verified as part of your annual Code of Ethics certification.  Failure to comply may result in sanctions imposed by the Victory Compliance Committee and/or Board of Directors.

 

The following types accounts in which an employee or immediate family member has a Beneficial Interest must be pre-cleared by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department initially and reported on the annual holdings report:

 

·                   All Brokerage Accounts regardless of the type of holdings

·                   All Managed Accounts (non-discretionary/broker has full discretion)

·                   Direct Victory Fund Accounts (or any other Reportable Fund)

·                   Employee & Immediate Family’s 401(k) if able to buy or sell Reportable Securities requiring pre-clearance

·                   Security Lending Accounts

·                   Margin Accounts

·                   Any other account that could hold a Reportable Security or a Reportable Fund

 

The following accounts must be pre-cleared by the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department initially:

 

·                   Private Placements (Private Investment Funds, Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Limited Offerings)

·                   Investment Clubs

 

The following accounts do not need to be held at an Approved Broker and do not need to be pre-cleared or reported on the annual holdings report:

 

·                   Open-End Mutual Fund Accounts held directly with an unaffiliated Fund (for Non-Reportable Funds only)

·                   Employee & Immediate Family’s 401(k) if unable to buy or sell Reportable Securities requiring pre-clearance

·                   529 Plans

 

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Appendix 4 - Reportable Securities

 

Unlike Managed Accounts, Personal Accounts generally require employees to pre-clear transactions by submitting PTRs through MCO.  See Section VII C. “Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions”.

 

Pre-clearance Required for Personal Trading

 

All Access Personnel must obtain pre-clearance via MCO for the following securities, prior to affecting the transaction in Personal Accounts:

 

·                   Below investment grade Fixed Income securities

·                   Bonds (including Convertible, Corporate, High-Yield, and Municipal Bonds)

·                   Closed-End Funds

·                   Equities in non-managed Personal Accounts

·                   Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)

·                   Exchange-Traded Notes (ETN)

·                   Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac mortgage-related securities

·                   Fixed Income Securities (including Trust & Traditional Preferred)

·                   Mutual funds which Victory advises or sub-advises (Affiliated Funds)

·                   Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), with the prior approval of the CCO or his or her designee

·                   Private Placements (see Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions)

·                   Securities Gifted or Donated by an Access Person

·                   Unit Investment Trusts

·                   Victory Fund trades that are significant (see Personal Trading Requirements and Restrictions)

·                   Victory Proprietary Account investments (see definition of “Proprietary Account”)

 

Pre-clearance Not Required for Personal Trading

 

For certain accounts and security types, pre-clearance is not necessary. Generally, these transactions do not need to be pre-cleared because the transactions are passive, or they are made in accounts in which the Employee or Access Person has no direct or indirect influence or control.  A PTR is not required for the following transactions:

 

·                   All securities in Managed Accounts

·                   Automatic payroll deduction plans or programs such as 401(k) plans

·                   Bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper

·                   Corporate action transactions (e.g., stock splits, rights offerings, mergers and acquisitions)

·                   Direct obligations of the US Government

·                   Dividend Reinvestment Plans investments or dividend transactions

·                   High quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements

·                   Open-End Mutual Funds not advised or sub-advised by Victory

·                   Money Market Funds

·                   Periodic Investment Plans (PIP) investments

·                   Qualified Tuition Program (“529 Plan”) investments

·                   Securities Gifted or Donated to Access Person

·                   Security Lending transaction

·                   Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“VCH”) transactions

·                   Victory Funds trades under $1 million or under 1% (see the definition of Significant Transactions)

 

Prohibited from Personal Trading

 

Access Personnel may NOT short-sell securities (see the definition of Short-Selling) or trade in the following securities in Personal Accounts:

 

·                   Commodities

·                   Currencies

·                   Futures

·                   Options

 

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