Please note that this information does not constitute tax advice and, as such, shareholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of their investment activities. In addition, these distribution amounts represent past portfolio results and do not indicate future performance.
For income distribution information on Commerce Funds that distribute income monthly, please call us at 1-800-995-6365.
IRS Circular 230 disclosure: Commerce Bank does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Commerce Bank should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
Footnotes:
The Fund's foreign investments may be more volatile than an investment in U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and political developments.
The MidCap Growth Fund may invest in stocks of smaller companies. Stocks of smaller companies are often more volatile and present greater risks than stocks of larger companies. At times the Fund may be unable to sell the securities it holds without a substantial drop in its price, if at all.
An investment in the Asset Allocation Fund will be subject to the same risks as the underlying equity and fixed income funds in which the Fund invests. In particular, the Fund will be subject to the risk of declining stock prices, fluctuations in interest rates, and the potentially greater volatility of non-U.S. investments.
The ability of the Asset Allocation Fund to meet its objective is directly related to the ability of the Underlying Funds to meet their objectives as well as the allocation among those funds by the manager of the Asset Allocation Fund. An investment in the Asset Allocation Fund will involve not only the expense of the Fund itself but a proportionate share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds (including operating costs and investment management fees).
The Short-Term Government Fund's net asset value and yield are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government or by its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises.
The tax-free funds' investments may subject shareholders to federal alternative minimum tax. Income from the National Tax-Free Intermediate Bond Fund may be subject to state income tax.
Commerce Investment Advisors, Inc., a subsidiary of Commerce Bank, N.A., serves as investment advisor to The Commerce Funds and receives a fee for its services.
AllianceBernstein L.P.
serves as sub-investment adviser to the International Equity Fund. Goldman, Sachs & Co. is the administrator and distributor for The Commerce Funds.
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