497K 1 gdifsp.htm MFT GLOBAL DIVIDEND INCOME FUND 497K DTD 8-21-12 Summary Prospectus Template

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Summary Prospectus dated March 1, 2012

as revised August 21, 2012

Eaton Vance Global Dividend Income Fund


Class /Ticker     A / EDIAX     C / EDICX     I / EDIIX     R / EDIRX

This Summary Prospectus is designed to provide investors with key fund information in a clear and concise format. Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, which contain more information about the Fund and its risks. The Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, both dated March 1, 2012, as supplemented, are incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus. For free paper or electronic copies of the Fund’s Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, and other information about the Fund, go to http://funddocuments.eatonvance.com, email a request to contact@eatonvance.com, call 1-800-262-1122, or ask any financial advisor, bank, or broker-dealer who offers shares of the Fund. Unless otherwise noted, page number references refer to the current Prospectus for this Fund.

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve total return for its shareholders.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.  You may qualify for a reduced sales charge if you invest, or agree to invest over a 13-month period, at least $50,000 in Eaton Vance Funds.  More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and in Sales Charges beginning on page 20 of the Fund's Prospectus and page 21 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class C

Class I

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price)

5.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption)

None

1.00%

None

None


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

Class A

Class C

Class I

Class R

Management Fees

0.80%

0.80%

0.80%

0.80%

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

0.25%

1.00%

n/a

0.50%

Other Expenses

0.22%

0.22%

0.22%

0.22%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.27%

2.02%

1.02%

1.52%

Example.  This Example is intended 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 indicated and then redeem 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 operating expenses remain the same.  Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

Expenses with Redemption

Expenses without Redemption

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Class A shares

$

697

$

955

$

1,232

$

2,021

$

697

$

955

$

1,232

$

2,021

Class C shares

$

305

$

634

$

1,088

$

2,348

$

205

$

634

$

1,088

$

2,348

Class I shares

$

104

$

325

$

563

$

1,248

$

104

$

325

$

563

$

1,248

Class R shares

$

155

$

480

$

829

$

1,813

$

155

$

480

$

829

$

1,813




Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” the portfolio).  A higher portfolio turnover rate 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 124% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to invest primarily in common and preferred stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies that pay dividends.  Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks (the “80% Policy”).  The Fund may invest 25% or more of its assets in each of the utilities and financial services sectors.  The Fund’s non-U.S. investments may include companies located in developed and/or emerging market countries.  The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in fixed-income securities, including convertible stocks and convertible bonds and corporate debt securities (“fixed-income securities”).  The Fund will invest no more than 30% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and preferred stocks rated below investment grade (i.e., rated below BBB by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group or Fitch Ratings or Baa by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the investment adviser) (“junk bonds”), and may invest in securities in any rating category, including those in default.  The Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts.  The Fund may also invest in other pooled investment vehicles and may lend its securities.

The Fund may engage in derivative transactions to seek return, to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates or currency exchange rates, or as a substitute for the purchase or sale of securities or currencies.  The Fund expects to use derivatives principally when seeking to hedge against fluctuations in currency exchange rates through the use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts.  Permitted derivatives include:  the purchase or sale of forward or futures contracts; options on futures contracts; exchange-traded and over-the-counter options; equity collars and equity swap agreements.  The Fund may also engage in covered short sales (on individual securities held or on an index or basket of securities whose constituents are held in whole or in part or for which liquid assets have been segregated).

In selecting securities, the Fund primarily seeks dividend-paying common and preferred stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies that the investment adviser believes may produce attractive levels of dividend income and which are, in the opinion of the investment adviser, undervalued or inexpensive relative to other similar investments.  For its investments in common stocks, the Fund also seeks to invest in securities that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth of income and capital appreciation over time.  For its investments in preferred stocks, the Fund will also take into consideration the interest rate sensitivity of the investments and the investment adviser’s interest rate expectations.  Consistent with the Fund’s investment objective, the investment adviser has broad discretion to allocate the Fund’s investments between common and preferred stocks.  The Fund may seek to enhance the level of dividend income it receives by engaging in dividend capture trading.  In a dividend capture trade, the Fund would sell a stock that has gone ex-dividend to purchase another stock paying a dividend before the next dividend of the stock being sold.

Investment decisions are made primarily on the basis of fundamental research.  The portfolio managers utilize information provided by, and the expertise of, the investment adviser’s research staff in making investment decisions.  In selecting stocks, the portfolio managers may consider (among other factors) a company’s earnings or cash flow capabilities, dividend prospects, the strength of the company’s business franchises and estimates of the company’s net value.  The portfolio managers will normally consider selling or trimming securities when they become overvalued, represent too large a position in the portfolio, as a result of price declines that reach certain levels, when they identify other securities that may result in a better opportunity, or when fundamentals deteriorate and the original investment case is no longer valid.  The Fund’s investment objective may not be changed without shareholder approval.

Principal Risks

Equity Investing Risk. The Fund’s shares may be sensitive to stock market volatility and the stocks in which the Fund invests may be more volatile than the stock market as a whole.  The value of equity investments and related instruments may decline in response to conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations, as well as issuer or sector specific events.  Market conditions may affect certain types of stocks to a greater extent than other types of stocks.  If the stock market declines, the value of Fund shares will also likely decline and although stock values can rebound, there is no assurance that values will return to previous levels. Preferred stocks may also be sensitive to changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the value of preferred stocks will generally fall.



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Foreign and Emerging Market Investment Risk.Because the Fund can invest a significant portion of its assets in foreign instruments, the value of Fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates and political, economic and market developments abroad.  In emerging or less developed countries, these risks can be more significant.  Investment markets in emerging market countries are typically substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major markets in developed countries.  As a result, Fund share values may be more volatile than if it invested only in developed markets.  Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments and economies.  Emerging market investments often are subject to speculative trading, which typically contributes to volatility.  Trading in foreign and emerging markets typically involves higher expense than trading in the United States. The Fund may have difficulties enforcing its legal or contractual rights in a foreign country. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies can be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Depositary receipts are subject to many risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, including political, economic and market risks.

Income Risk. The Fund’s ability to distribute income to shareholders will depend on the yield available on the common and preferred stocks held by the Fund.  Changes in the dividend policies of companies held by the Fund could make it difficult for the Fund to provide a predictable level of income.

Dividend Capture Trading Risk. The use of dividend capture strategies will expose the Fund to higher portfolio turnover, increased trading costs and potential for capital loss or gain, particularly in the event of significant short-term price movements of stocks subject to dividend capture trading.

Sector Concentration Risk.  Because the Fund may concentrate its investments in the utilities and financial services sectors, the value of Fund shares may be affected by events that adversely affect the utilities and financial services sectors and may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund.

Fixed Income and Preferred Stock Risk.If the Fund invests in debt obligations or preferred stock, the Funds shares may be sensitive to increases in prevailing interest rates and the creditworthiness of issuers. An imbalance in supply and demand in the income market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market.  Investments rated below investment grade and comparable unrated securities have speculative characteristics because of the credit risk associated with their issuers. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances typically have a greater effect on the ability of issuers of lower rated investments to make principal and interest payments than they do on issuers of higher rated investments. An economic downturn generally leads to a higher non-payment rate, and a lower rated investment may lose significant value before a default occurs. Lower rated investments generally are subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments.

Derivatives Risk.  The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the asset, index, rate or instrument underlying a derivative, due to failure of a counterparty or due to tax or regulatory constraints.  Derivatives may create economic leverage in the Fund, which magnifies the Fund’s exposure to the underlying investment. Derivatives risk may be more significant when derivatives are used to enhance return or as a substitute for a cash investment position, rather than solely to hedge the risk of a position held by the Fund.  When derivatives are used to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, their performance may not correlate as expected to the performance of such market thereby causing the Fund to fail to achieve its original purpose for using such derivatives. A decision as to whether, when and how to use derivatives involves the exercise of specialized skill and judgment, and a transaction may be unsuccessful in whole or in part because of market behavior or unexpected events.  Derivative instruments may be difficult to value, may be illiquid, and may be subject to wide swings in valuation caused by changes in the value of the underlying instrument.  If a derivative’s counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty.  The loss on derivative transactions may substantially exceed the initial investment.

Securities Lending Risk.  Securities lending involves possible delay in recovery of the securities or possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. As a result, the value of Fund shares may fall and there may be a delay in recovering the loaned securities. The value of Fund shares could also fall if a loan is called and the Fund is required to liquidate reinvested collateral at a loss or if the investment adviser is unable to reinvest cash collateral at rates that exceed the costs involved.

Risks Associated with Active Management.  The Fund is an actively managed portfolio and its success depends upon the investment skills and analytical abilities of the investment adviser to develop and effectively implement strategies to achieve the Fund’s investment objective.  Subjective decisions made by the investment adviser may cause the Fund to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it may otherwise have capitalized.



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General Fund Investing Risks.  The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money by investing in the Fund.  All investments carry a certain amount of risk and there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective.  Annual Fund Operating Expenses expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets may change as Fund assets increase and decrease, and Annual Fund Operating Expenses may differ in the future.  Purchase and redemption activities by Fund shareholders may impact the management of the Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective.  Investors in the Fund should have a long-term investment perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency, entity or person.  Mutual funds, investment advisers, other market participants and many securities markets are subject to rules and regulations and the jurisdiction of one or more regulators.  Changes to applicable rules and regulations could have an adverse affect on securities markets and market participants, as well as on the Fund’s ability to execute its investment strategy.

Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and how the Fund’s average annual returns over time compare with those of a broad-based securities market index.  The returns in the bar chart are for Class A shares and do not reflect a sales charge.  If the sales charge was reflected, the returns would be lower.  Past performance (both before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results.  Updated Fund performance information can be obtained by visiting www.eatonvance.com.  

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During the period from December 31, 2005 through December 31, 2011, the highest quarterly total return for Class A was 12.71% for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, and the lowest quarterly return  was –16.88% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Average Annual Total Return as of December 31, 2011

One Year

Five Years

Life of Fund

Class A Return Before Taxes

-9.56%

-5.13%

-0.65%

Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions

-10.87%

-6.60%

-2.17%

Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions and the Sale of Class A Shares

-5.43%

-4.70%

-1.00%

Class C Return Before Taxes

-5.62%

-4.70%

-0.44%

Class I Return Before Taxes

-3.75%

-3.74%

-0.59%

Class R Return Before Taxes

-4.20%

-4.21%

-0.11%

MSCI World Index (reflects net dividends, which reflect the deduction of withholding taxes)

-5.54%

-2.37%

1.41%

These returns reflect the maximum sales charge for Class A (5.75%) and any applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) for Class C.   Class A and Class C commenced operations on November 30, 2005.  The Class I and Class R performance shown above for the period prior to January 31, 2006 (commencement of operations for each class) is the performance of Class A shares at net asset value without adjustment for any differences in the expenses of the classes.  If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be different.  Investors cannot invest directly in an Index.  (Source for MSCI World Index: MSCI)  MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose.  MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this data, and has no liability hereunder.

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.  Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and the actual characterization of distributions, and may differ from those shown.  After-tax returns are not relevant to shareholders who hold shares in tax-deferred accounts or to shares held by non-taxable entities.  After-tax returns for other Classes of shares will vary from the after-tax returns presented for Class A shares.  Return After Taxes on Distributions for a period may be the same as Return Before Taxes for that period because no taxable distributions were made during that period.  Also, Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares for a period may be greater than or equal to Return After Taxes on Distributions for the same period because of losses realized on the sale of Fund shares.



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Management

Investment Adviser.  Boston Management and Research (“BMR”).

Portfolio Managers

John H. Croft, Vice President of BMR, has co-managed the Fund and Global Dividend Income Portfolio (the Portfolio the Fund invested in prior to August 21, 2012) since 2012.

Aamer Khan, Vice President of BMR, has co-managed the Fund and Global Dividend Income Portfolio (the Portfolio the Fund invested in prior to August 21, 2012) since 2005.

Judith A. Saryan, Vice President of BMR, has co-managed the Fund and Global Dividend Income Portfolio (the Portfolio the Fund invested in prior to August 21, 2012) since 2005.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange Fund shares on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange Fund shares either through your financial intermediary or directly from the Fund either by writing to Eaton Vance Funds, P.O. Box 9653, Providence, RI 02940-9653, or by calling 1-800-262-1122.  The minimum initial purchase or exchange into the Fund is $1,000 for each Class (with the exception of Class I) and $250,000 for Class I (waived in certain circumstances).  There is no minimum for subsequent investments.


Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions are expected to be taxed as ordinary income and/or capital gains, unless you are exempt from taxation.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase Fund shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank) (collectively, “financial intermediaries”), the Fund, its principal underwriter and its affiliates may pay the financial intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial 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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