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Returns are net of all costs, commissions and administrative fees associated with the investments. Returns for periods greater than 12 months are annualized. Please refer to the Disclosure Statement for a full description of costs and fees. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.

  

Your Missouri United Methodist Foundation is a great place for the long-term administration of charitable funds. United Methodist churches and institutions in Missouri, as well as individual donors who wish to benefit their favorite United Methodist ministry, have taken advantage of the investment opportunities that the Foundation offers.

 

The Foundation offers three different investment funds to participants. Each fund has a different investment objective, and all funds are professionally managed by our Investment Committee, in consultation with our investment consultants. Investment consulting services are provided to the Foundation by Hammond Associates, Institutional Fund Consultants.

 

Hammond is registered as an Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has provided investment consulting services to the Foundation since 1990.

  

The investment funds are briefly described below:

AGGRESSIVE FUND

Established in 1994, the Aggressive Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term appreciation and invests largely in equity securities. It has a target allocation of investments as follows: 68% equity securities, 21% fixed income securities and 11% alternative investments.

BALANCED FUND

The Balanced Fund was established in 1990 and seeks to balance the objectives of long-term capital appreciation and present income. It is typically invested 48% in equity securities, 45% in fixed income securities, and 7% in alternative investments.

CONSERVATIVE FUND

The Conservative Fund was established in 1997. Its investment objective is to maximize present income and is primarily invested in fixed income securities. The target allocation for the fund is 70% fixed income securities, 25% equity securities, and 5% real estate.

 

The Disclosure Statement provides a detailed description of the investment funds and Foundation policies and procedures.  After reading the Disclosure Statement, your UM church or related agency may open an account at the Foundation by completing the Investment Agreement.  To read additional information click here.  If you wish to discuss any of these materials or need additional information, please contact our office.

 

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