Registration Nos. 002-65539/811-2958
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 /X/
Post-Effective Amendment No. 155 /X/
and/or
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 /X/
Amendment No. 137 /X/
T. ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, INC.
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter
100
East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Address of Principal Executive Offices
410-345-2000
Registrants
Telephone Number, Including Area Code
David Oestreicher
100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland
21202
Name and Address of Agent for Service
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering December 21, 2015
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):
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PROSPECTUS | |
TECIX | |
December 15, 2015 | |
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class | |
A fund seeking high current income and capital appreciation through investments in emerging markets corporate bonds. This class is generally available only to financial intermediaries and other institutional investors. | |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. | |
Table of Contents
SUMMARY
The fund seeks to provide high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.
Fees and Expenses of the Funds I Class
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment) | |
Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held for 90 days or less) | 2.00% |
Annual
fund operating expenses | |
Management fees | 0.79% |
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees | 0.00% |
Other expenses | 0.12%a |
Total annual fund operating expenses | 0.91% |
Fee waiver/expense reimbursement | 0.07%a |
Total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursement | 0.84% |
a Through April 30, 2018, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. has agreed to pay the operating expenses of the funds I Class excluding management fees; interest; expenses related to borrowings, taxes and brokerage; nonrecurring, extraordinary expenses; and acquired fund fees and expenses (I Class Operating Expenses), to the extent the I Class Operating Expenses exceed 0.05% of the class average daily net assets. Any expenses paid under this agreement are subject to reimbursement to T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. by the fund or class whenever the funds I Class Operating Expenses are below 0.05%. However, no reimbursement will be made more than three years after the payment of the I Class Operating Expenses or if such reimbursement would cause the funds I Class Operating Expenses to exceed 0.05%. Termination of this agreement would require approval by the funds Board of Directors.
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, the funds operating expenses remain the same, and the expense limitation currently in place is not renewed. The figures have been adjusted to reflect fee waivers or expense reimbursements only in the periods for which the expense limitation arrangement is expected to continue. 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 |
$86 | $273 | $487 | $1,104 |
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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 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 funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the funds portfolio turnover rate (for existing classes) was 105.7% of the average value of its portfolio.
Investments, Risks, and Performance
Principal Investment Strategies The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds that are issued by companies that are located or listed in, or conduct the predominant part of their business activities in, the emerging market countries of Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The fund relies on a classification by either JP Morgan or the International Monetary Fund to determine which countries are emerging markets.
While it is expected that the securities held by the fund will primarily be U.S. dollar-denominated, the fund may also hold securities denominated in emerging market currencies and other non-U.S. currencies. The fund does not generally attempt to cushion the impact of non-U.S. currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar. Although the fund expects to generally maintain an intermediate-term weighted average maturity (between three and ten years), there are no maturity restrictions on the overall portfolio or on individual securities purchased by the fund.
Most of the funds investments are expected to be rated below investment grade (BB or lower, or an equivalent rating) by a major credit rating agency or by T. Rowe Price. However, the fund may purchase bonds of any credit quality and there are no overall limits on the funds holdings that are unrated or rated below investment grade. Investments in below investment-grade corporate bonds, also known as junk bonds, should be considered speculative.
The fund may sell holdings for a variety of reasons, such as to alter geographic or currency exposure, to adjust the portfolios average maturity, duration, or credit quality or to shift assets into and out of higher-yielding or lower-yielding securities.
Principal Risks As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money by investing in the fund. The principal risks of investing in this fund are summarized as follows:
Active management risk The fund is subject to the risk that the investment advisers judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the funds investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the fund fail to produce the intended results, the fund could underperform other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.
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Fixed income markets risk Economic and other market developments can adversely affect fixed income securities markets. At times, participants in these markets may develop concerns about the ability of certain issuers of debt securities to make timely principal and interest payments, or they may develop concerns about the ability of financial institutions that make markets in certain debt securities to facilitate an orderly market. Those concerns could cause increased volatility and reduced liquidity in particular securities or in the overall fixed income markets and the related derivatives markets. A lack of liquidity or other adverse credit market conditions may hamper the funds ability to sell the debt securities in which it invests or to find and purchase suitable debt instruments.
International investing risk Investing in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. International securities tend to be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and may lose value because of adverse local, political, social, or economic developments overseas, or due to changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. In addition, international investments are subject to settlement practices and regulatory and financial reporting standards that differ from those of the U.S.
Emerging markets risk The risks of international investing are heightened for securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in international developed markets, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on international investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and less efficient trading markets.
Currency risk Although the fund primarily invests in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds of emerging markets issuers, the fund may invest in securities issued in foreign currencies and is therefore subject to the risk that it could experience losses based solely on the weakness of those foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar and changes in the exchange rates between such currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Credit risk This is the risk that an issuer of a debt security could suffer an adverse change in financial condition that results in a payment default, security downgrade, or inability to meet a financial obligation.
Junk bond risk The risk of default is much greater for emerging market bonds and securities rated as below investment grade (junk bonds). The fund is exposed to greater credit risk than other bond funds because companies in emerging markets are usually not as strong financially and are more susceptible to economic downturns. Junk bonds should be considered speculative as they carry greater risks of default and erratic price swings due to real or perceived changes in the credit quality of the issuer.
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Interest rate risk This risk refers to the chance that interest rates will increase, causing a decline in bond prices (bond prices and interest rates usually move in opposite directions). Generally, securities with longer maturities or durations and funds with longer weighted average maturities or durations carry greater interest rate risk.
Liquidity risk This is the risk that the fund may not be able to sell a holding in a timely manner at a desired price. Reduced liquidity in the bond markets can result from a number of events, such as significant trading activity, reductions in bond inventory, and rapid or unexpected changes in interest rates. Less liquid markets could lead to greater price volatility and limit the funds ability to sell a holding at a suitable price.
Performance The Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and does not have a full calendar year of performance history. Performance for the class will be presented after the class has been in operation for one full calendar year. As a point of comparison, however, the following bar chart and table show calendar year returns and average annual total returns for the existing Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (Investor Class). Because the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class is expected to have lower expenses than the Investor Class, its performance, had it existed over the periods shown, would have been higher. The Investor Class and the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class share the same portfolio. The bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the fund by showing changes in the performance from year to year and how the Investor Class average annual returns for certain periods compare with the returns of a relevant broad-based market index, as well as with the returns of other comparative indexes that have investment characteristics similar to those of the fund.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the best and worst calendar quarter returns during the year depicted for the Investor Class.
Performance information represents only past performance (before and after taxes) and does not necessarily indicate future results.
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In addition, the average annual total returns table shows hypothetical after-tax returns to demonstrate how taxes paid by a shareholder may influence returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as a 401(k) account or individual retirement account. In some cases, the figure shown for returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares may be higher than the figure shown for returns before taxes because the calculations assume the investor received a tax deduction for any loss incurred on the sale of shares.
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| Returns before taxes | 3.14 | % | 5.06 | % | |||
| Returns after taxes on distributions | 0.99 |
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| and sale of fund shares | 1.79 |
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| J.P. Morgan Corporate Emerging Market Bond Index Broad Diversified (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) | 4.96 |
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| Lipper Emerging Market Hard Currency Debt Funds Average | 1.36 |
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| 3.38 | * |
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* Returns as of 5/31/12.
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Current performance information may be obtained through troweprice.com or by calling 1-800-638-8790.
Management
Investment Adviser T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price)
Portfolio Manager | Title | Managed Fund Since | Joined Investment |
Samy B. Muaddi | Chairman of Investment Advisory Committee | 2015 | 2006 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
The funds I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment, although the minimum may be waived for certain accounts, such as retirement plans and financial intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts. There is no minimum for subsequent purchases. If you hold shares through a retirement plan or financial intermediary, different investment minimums may apply to your account.
You may purchase, redeem, or exchange shares of the fund at any time by written request or by calling 1-800-638-8790 on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. If you hold shares through a financial intermediary, you must purchase, redeem, and exchange shares through your intermediary.
Tax Information
The fund declares dividends daily and pays them on the first business day of each month. Any capital gains are declared and paid annually, usually in December. Redemptions or exchanges of fund shares and distributions by the fund, whether or not you reinvest these amounts in additional fund shares, may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you invest through a tax-deferred account (although you may be taxed upon withdrawal from such account).
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
The fund and its investment adviser do not pay broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries for sales or related services of the funds I Class shares.
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The following policies and procedures generally apply to I Class accounts in the T. Rowe Price family of funds.
How and When Shares Are Priced
The share price, also called the net asset value, for each share class of a fund is calculated at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) each day that the exchange is open for business. To calculate the net asset value, the funds assets are valued and totaled; liabilities are subtracted; and each class proportionate share of the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. Market values are used to price portfolio holdings for which market quotations are readily available. Market values generally reflect the prices at which securities actually trade or represent prices that have been adjusted based on evaluations and information provided by the funds pricing services. If a market value for a security is not available or normal valuation procedures are deemed to be inappropriate, the fund will make a good faith effort to assign a fair value to the security by taking into account various factors and methodologies that have been approved by the funds Board of Directors/Trustees. This value may differ from the value the fund receives upon sale of the securities. Amortized cost is used to price securities held by money funds and certain other debt securities held by a fund. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation.
Non-U.S. equity securities are valued on the basis of their most recent closing market prices at 4 p.m. ET, except under the circumstances described below. Most foreign markets close before 4 p.m. ET. For example, the most recent closing prices for securities traded in certain Asian markets may be as much as 15 hours old at 4 p.m. ET. If a fund determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of the funds securities, the fund will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of 4 p.m. ET. In deciding whether to make these adjustments, the fund reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. The fund may also fair value certain securities or a group of securities in other situationsfor example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the fund is open. For a fund that has investments in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the fund does not price its
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shares, the funds net asset value may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the funds shares.
The fund uses various pricing services to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices and to value most fixed income securities. The fund cannot predict how often it will use closing prices and how often it will adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its fair value process, the fund routinely compares closing market prices, the next days opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices. The fund also evaluates a variety of factors when assigning fair values to private placements and other restricted securities. Other mutual funds may adjust the prices of their securities by different amounts or assign different fair values than the fair value that the fund assigns to the same security.
The various ways you can buy, sell, and exchange shares are explained at the end of this prospectus and on the New Account form. These procedures may differ for institutional and employer-sponsored retirement accounts or if you hold your account through an intermediary.
How Your Purchase, Sale, or Exchange Price Is Determined
I Class shares may be purchased directly from T. Rowe Price or through various third-party intermediaries, including banks, brokers, and investment advisers. If your request is received by T. Rowe Price or its agent in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET), your transaction will be priced at that business days net asset value. To ensure that your request is submitted in correct form, please refer to Account Requirements and Transaction Information in Section 4. If your request is received after the close of the New York Stock Exchange, your transaction will be priced at the next business days net asset value unless the fund has an agreement with your intermediary that permits the intermediary to accept orders on behalf of the fund until the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET). In such cases, if your order is received by the intermediary in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange and is transmitted to T. Rowe Price and paid for in accordance with the agreement, the transaction will be priced at the next net asset value computed after the intermediary received your order. If the fund does not have an agreement with your intermediary, T. Rowe Price must receive the request in correct form from your intermediary by the close of the New York Stock Exchange in order for your transaction to be priced at that business days net asset value.
Contact your intermediary for trade deadlines and the applicable policies for purchasing, selling, or exchanging your shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. The intermediary may charge a fee for its services.
When authorized by the fund, certain financial institutions or retirement plans purchasing fund shares on behalf of customers or plan participants through T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services or T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services may place a purchase order unaccompanied by payment. Payment for these shares must
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be received by the time designated by the fund (not to exceed the period established for settlement under applicable regulations). If payment is not received by this time, the order may be canceled. The financial institution or retirement plan is responsible for any costs or losses incurred by the fund or T. Rowe Price if payment is delayed or not received.
Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time until which orders are accepted may be changed in case of an emergency or if the New York Stock Exchange closes at a time other than 4 p.m. ET. In the event of an emergency closing, a funds shareholders will receive the next share price calculated by the fund. There may be times when you are unable to contact us by telephone or access your account online due to extreme market activity, the unavailability of the T. Rowe Price website, or other circumstances. Should this occur, your order must still be placed and accepted by T. Rowe Price prior to the time the New York Stock Exchange closes to be priced at that business days net asset value.
How Proceeds Are Received
When filling out the New Account form, you may wish to give yourself the widest range of options for receiving proceeds from a sale.
If you invest directly with T. Rowe Price and your request is received in correct form by T. Rowe Price or its agent on a business day prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange, proceeds are usually sent on the next business day. Proceeds can be mailed by check or sent electronically to a bank account by Automated Clearing House transfer or bank wire. Automated Clearing House is an automated method of initiating payments from, and receiving payments in, your financial institution account. Proceeds sent by Automated Clearing House transfer are usually credited to your account the second business day after the sale, and there are typically no fees associated with such payments. Proceeds sent by bank wire are usually credited to your account the next business day after the sale, although your financial institution may charge an incoming wire fee.
If you invest through an intermediary, you must contact your intermediary about procedures for receiving your redemption proceeds. Normally, the fund transmits proceeds to intermediaries for redemption orders received in correct form on either the next or third business day after receipt, depending on the arrangement with the intermediary.
Exception Under certain circumstances, and when deemed to be in a funds best interest, proceeds may not be sent for up to seven calendar days after we receive a redemption request in good order.
If for some reason we cannot accept your request to sell shares, we will contact you.
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Contingent Redemption Fee
Short-term trading can disrupt a funds investment program and create additional costs for long-term shareholders. For these reasons, certain T. Rowe Price funds, listed in the following table, assess a fee on redemptions (including exchanges out of a fund), which reduces the proceeds from such redemptions by the amounts indicated:
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Fund | Redemption fee | Holding period |
Emerging Markets BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Corporate BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Local Currency BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Equity Index 500I Class | 0.5% | 90 days or less |
Global High Income BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
High YieldI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International DiscoveryI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International Growth & IncomeI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
New AsiaI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Overseas StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real AssetsI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real EstateI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Small-Cap ValueI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Redemption fees are paid to a fund to deter short-term trading, offset costs, and protect the funds long-term shareholders. Subject to the exceptions described on the following pages, all persons holding shares of a T. Rowe Price fund that imposes a redemption fee are subject to the fee, whether the person is holding shares directly with a T. Rowe Price fund; through a retirement plan for which T. Rowe Price serves as recordkeeper; or indirectly through an intermediary (such as a broker, bank, or investment adviser), recordkeeper for retirement plan participants, or other third party.
Computation of Holding Period
When an investor sells shares of a fund that assesses a redemption fee, T. Rowe Price will use the first-in, first-out method to determine the holding period for the shares sold. Under this method, the date of redemption or exchange will be compared with the earliest purchase date of shares held in the account. A redemption fee will be charged on shares sold on or before the end of the required holding period. The day
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after the date of your purchase is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the holding period. For example, if you redeem your shares on or before the 90th day from the date of purchase, you will be assessed the redemption fee. If you purchase shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine how the holding period will be applied.
Transactions Not Subject to Redemption Fees
The T. Rowe Price funds will not assess a redemption fee with respect to certain transactions. As of the date of this prospectus, the following shares of T. Rowe Price funds will not be subject to redemption fees:
· Shares redeemed through an automated, systematic withdrawal plan;
· Shares redeemed through or used to establish certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap, and advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;*
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class of the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees (e.g., for failure to meet account minimums);
· Shares purchased by rollover or changes of account registration within the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that other shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy);
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares that are redeemed in-kind;
· Shares transferred to T. Rowe Price or a third-party intermediary acting as a service provider when the age of the shares cannot be determined systematically;* and
· Shares redeemed in retirement plans or other products that restrict trading to no more frequently than once per quarter, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price.
* Subsequent exchanges of these shares into funds that assess redemption fees will subject such shares to the fee.
Redemption Fees on Shares Held in Retirement Plans
If shares are held in a retirement plan, redemption fees generally will be assessed on shares redeemed by exchange only if they were originally purchased by exchange. However, redemption fees may apply to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price or how the fees are applied by your plans recordkeeper. To determine which of your transactions are subject to redemption fees, you should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper.
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Omnibus Accounts
If your shares are held through an intermediary in an omnibus account, T. Rowe Price relies on the intermediary to assess the redemption fee on underlying shareholder accounts. T. Rowe Price seeks to enter into agreements with intermediaries establishing omnibus accounts that require the intermediary to assess the redemption fees. There are no assurances that T. Rowe Price will be successful in identifying all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess the fees.
Certain intermediaries may not apply the exemptions previously listed to the redemption fee policy; all redemptions by persons trading through such intermediaries may be subject to the fee. Certain intermediaries may exempt transactions not listed from redemption fees, if approved by T. Rowe Price. Persons redeeming shares through an intermediary should check with their respective intermediary to determine which transactions are subject to the fees.
Each fund intends to qualify to be treated each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to qualify, a fund must satisfy certain income, diversification, and distribution requirements. A regulated investment company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax at the portfolio level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. However, if a fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and was ineligible to or otherwise did not cure such failure, the result would be fund-level taxation and, consequently, a reduction in income available for distribution to the funds shareholders.
To the extent possible, all net investment income and realized capital gains are distributed to shareholders.
Dividends and Other Distributions
Dividend and capital gain distributions are reinvested in additional fund shares in your account unless you select another option. Reinvesting distributions results in compounding, which allows you to receive dividends and capital gain distributions on an increasing number of shares.
Distributions not reinvested may be paid by check or transmitted to your bank account via Automated Clearing House or may be automatically invested into another fund account. If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your check, or if your check remains uncashed for six months, the fund reserves the right to reinvest your distribution check in your account at the net asset value on the day of the reinvestment and to reinvest all subsequent distributions in shares of the fund.
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Interest will not accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distributions or redemption checks.
The following table provides details on dividend payments:
Dividend Payment Schedule | |
Fund | Dividends |
Bond funds | · Shares normally begin to earn dividends on the business day after payment is received by T. Rowe Price. · Declared daily and paid on the first business day of each month. |
Stock funds: | |
· Equity Index 500 | · Declared and paid quarterly, if any, in March, June, September, and December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
· All others | · Declared and paid annually, if any, generally in December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
Bond fund shares earn dividends through the date of redemption (except for wire redemptions from money funds prior to noon ET, which earn dividends through the calendar day prior to the date of redemption). Shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will continue to earn dividends until the next business day. Generally, if you redeem all of your bond or money fund shares at any time during the month, you will also receive all dividends earned through the date of redemption in the same check. When you redeem only a portion of your bond or money fund shares, all dividends accrued on those shares will be reinvested, or paid in cash, on the next dividend payment date. The funds do not pay dividends in fractional cents. Any dividend amount earned for a particular day on all shares held that is one-half of one cent or greater (for example, $0.016) will be rounded up to the next whole cent ($0.02), and any amount that is less than one-half of one cent (for example, $0.014) will be rounded down to the nearest whole cent ($0.01). Please note that if the dividend payable on all shares held is less than one-half of one cent for a particular day, no dividend will be earned for that day.
If you purchase and sell your shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine when your shares begin and stop accruing dividends as the information previously described may vary.
Capital Gain Payments
A capital gain or loss is the difference between the purchase and sale price of a security. If a fund has net capital gains for the year (after subtracting any capital losses), they are usually declared and paid in December to shareholders of record on a specified date that month. If a second distribution is necessary, it is paid the following year.
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Tax Information
In most cases, you will be provided information for your tax filing needs no later than mid-February.
If you invest in the fund through a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and distributions from the fund or the sale of fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. You may receive a Form 1099-R or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as applicable, if any portion of the account is distributed to you.
If you invest in the fund through a taxable account, you generally will be subject to tax when:
· You sell fund shares, including an exchange from one fund to another.
· The fund makes dividend or capital gain distributions.
For individual shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends representing
qualified dividend income received by the fund may be subject to tax at the lower rates applicable
to long-term capital gains rather than ordinary income. You may report it as qualified dividend
income in computing your taxes, provided you have held the fund shares on which the dividend was
paid for more than 60 days during the
121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend
date. Ordinary dividends that do not qualify for this lower rate are generally taxable at the investors
marginal income tax rate. This includes the portion of ordinary dividends derived from interest, short-term
capital gains, distributions from nonqualified foreign corporations, and dividends received by the fund
from stocks that were on loan. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the bond funds is expected
to qualify for this lower rate.
For corporate shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends may be eligible for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations to the extent the funds income consists of dividends paid by U.S. corporations. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the international stock or bond funds is expected to qualify for this deduction.
A 3.8% net investment income tax is imposed on net investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains of U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly) and of estates and trusts.
If you hold your fund through an intermediary, the intermediary is responsible for providing you with any necessary tax forms. You should contact your intermediary for the tax information that will be sent to you and reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Taxes on Fund Redemptions
When you sell shares in any fund, you may realize a gain or loss. An exchange from one fund to another in a taxable account is also a sale for tax purposes.
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you Form 1099-B, if applicable, no later than mid-February, indicating the date and amount of each sale you made in the fund during the prior year. This information will also be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. For most new accounts or those opened by exchange in 1984 or later, we will provide you with the gain or loss on the shares you sold during the year based on the average cost single category method. You may calculate the cost basis using other methods acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service, such as specific identification.
For mutual fund shares acquired after 2011, tax regulations require
cost basis information to be reported to you and the Internal Revenue Service on
Form 1099-B
using a cost basis method selected by you or, in the absence of such selected method, our default method
if you acquire your shares directly from us. Our default method is average cost. If you acquire your
fund shares through an intermediary after 2011, you should check with your intermediary regarding the
applicable cost basis method. You should, however, note that the cost basis information reported to you
may not always be the same as what you should report on your tax return because the rules applicable
to the determination of cost basis on Form 1099-B may be different from the rules applicable to
the determination of cost basis for reporting on your tax return. Therefore, you should save your transaction
records to make sure the information reported on your tax return is accurate. To help you maintain accurate
records, T. Rowe Price will make available to you a confirmation promptly following each transaction
you make (except for systematic purchases and systematic redemptions) and a year-end statement detailing
all of your transactions in each fund account during the year. If you hold your fund through an intermediary,
the intermediary is responsible for providing you with transaction confirmations and statements.
Taxes on Fund Distributions
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you, as applicable, no later than mid-February, a Form 1099-DIV, or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as required, indicating the tax status of any income dividends, dividends exempt from federal income taxes, and capital gain distributions made to you. This information will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxable distributions are generally taxable to you in the year in which they are paid. Your bond or money fund dividends for each calendar year will include dividends accrued up to the first business day of the next calendar year. You will be sent any additional information you need to determine your taxes on fund distributions, such as the portion of your dividends, if any, that may be exempt from state and local income taxes. Dividends from tax-free funds are generally expected to be tax-exempt.
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The tax treatment of a capital gain distribution is determined by how long the fund held the portfolio securities, not how long you held the shares in the fund. Short-term (one year or less) capital gain distributions are taxable at the same rate as ordinary income, and gains on securities held for more than one year are taxed at the lower rates applicable to long-term capital gains. If you realized a loss on the sale or exchange of fund shares that you held for six months or less, your short-term capital loss must be reclassified as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received during the period you held the shares. For funds investing in foreign securities, distributions resulting from the sale of certain foreign currencies, currency contracts, and the foreign currency portion of gains on debt securities are taxed as ordinary income. Net foreign currency losses may cause monthly or quarterly dividends to be reclassified as returns of capital.
The tax status of certain distributions may be recharacterized on year-end tax forms, such as your Form 1099-DIV. Distributions made by a fund may later be recharacterized for federal income tax purposesfor example, from taxable ordinary income dividends to returns of capital, which are generally nontaxable but reduce your tax basis in the funds shares. A recharacterization of distributions may occur for a number of reasons, including the recharacterization of income received from underlying investments, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), and distributions that exceed taxable income due to losses from foreign currency transactions or other investment transactions. Certain funds, including international bond funds and funds that invest significantly in REITs, are more likely to recharacterize a portion of their distributions as a result of their investments.
If the fund qualifies and elects to pass through nonrefundable foreign income taxes paid to foreign governments during the year, your portion of such taxes will be reported to you as taxable income. However, you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for those amounts. There can be no assurance that a fund will meet the requirements to pass through foreign income taxes paid.
Taxable distributions are subject to tax whether reinvested in additional shares or received in cash.
If a fund holds Build America Bonds or other qualified tax credit bonds and elects to pass through the corresponding interest income and any available tax credits, you will need to report both the interest income and any such tax credits as taxable income. You may be able to claim the tax credits on your federal tax return as an offset to your income tax (including alternative minimum tax) liability, but the tax credits generally are not refundable. There is no assurance, however, that a fund will elect to pass through the income and credits.
Tax Consequences of Hedging
Entering into certain transactions involving options, futures, swaps, and forward currency exchange contracts may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in a
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fund being required to distribute gains on such transactions even though it did not close the contracts during the year or receive cash to pay such distributions. The fund may not be able to reduce its distributions for losses on such transactions to the extent of unrealized gains in offsetting positions.
Tax Effect of Buying Shares Before an Income Dividend or Capital Gain Distribution
If you buy shares shortly before or on the record datethe date that establishes you as the person to receive the upcoming distributionyou may receive a portion of the money you just invested in the form of a taxable distribution. Therefore, you may wish to find out a funds record date before investing. In addition, a funds share price may, at any time, reflect undistributed capital gains or income and unrealized appreciation, which may result in future taxable distributions. Such distributions can occur even in a year when the fund has a negative return.
Following these procedures helps assure timely and accurate transactions.
Purchase Conditions
Nonpayment If the fund does not receive payment for an order in a timely manner, your purchase may be canceled. The shareholder (or intermediary) will be responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by the fund or transfer agent. The funds and their agents have the right to reject or cancel any purchase, exchange, or redemption due to nonpayment.
U.S. Dollars All purchases must be paid for in U.S. dollars; checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
Sale (Redemption) Conditions
Holds on Immediate Redemptions: 10-Day Hold If shares are sold that were recently purchased and paid for by check or Automated Clearing House transfer, the fund will process the redemption but will generally delay sending the proceeds for up to 10 calendar days to allow the check or transfer to clear. If, during the clearing period, we receive a check drawn against your newly purchased shares, it will be returned marked uncollected. (The 10-day hold does not apply to purchases paid for by bank wire or automatic purchases through payroll deduction.)
Telephone Transactions You can only conduct transactions involving the I Class over the telephone or in writing. The T. Rowe Price funds and their agents use reasonable procedures to verify the identity of the shareholder. If these procedures are followed, the funds and their agents are not liable for any losses that may occur from acting on unauthorized instructions. A confirmation is sent promptly after a transaction. Please review it carefully and contact T. Rowe Price immediately about
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any transaction you believe to be unauthorized. Telephone conversations are recorded.
Large Redemptions Large redemptions (for example, $250,000 or more) can adversely affect a portfolio managers ability to implement a funds investment strategy by causing the premature sale of securities that would otherwise be held longer. Therefore, the fund reserves the right (without prior notice) to pay all or part of redemption proceeds with securities from the funds portfolio rather than in cash (redemption in-kind). If this occurs, the securities will be selected by the fund in its absolute discretion, and the redeeming shareholder or account will be responsible for disposing of the securities and bearing any associated costs and risks (for example, market risks until the securities are disposed of).
We also request that you give us at least three business days notice for any redemption of $2 million or more.
Excessive and Short-Term Trading Policy
Excessive transactions and short-term trading can be harmful to fund shareholders in various ways, such as disrupting a funds portfolio management strategies, increasing a funds trading costs, and negatively affecting its performance. Short-term traders in funds that invest in foreign securities may seek to take advantage of developments overseas that could lead to an anticipated difference between the price of the funds shares and price movements in foreign markets. While there is no assurance that T. Rowe Price can prevent all excessive and short-term trading, the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the T. Rowe Price funds have adopted the following trading limits that are designed to deter such activity and protect the funds shareholders. The funds may revise their trading limits and procedures at any time as the Boards of Directors/Trustees deem necessary or appropriate to better detect short-term trading that may adversely affect the funds, to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, or to impose additional or alternative restrictions.
Subject to certain exceptions, each T. Rowe Price fund restricts a shareholders purchases (including through exchanges) into a fund account for a period of 30 calendar days after the shareholder has redeemed or exchanged out of that same fund account (the 30-Day Purchase Block). The calendar day after the date of redemption is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the period before another purchase may be made.
General Exceptions As of the date of this prospectus, the following types of transactions generally are not subject to the 30-Day Purchase Block:
· Shares purchased or redeemed in money funds and ultra short-term bond funds;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through a systematic purchase or withdrawal plan;
· Checkwriting redemptions from bond and money funds;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;
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· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees;
· Transfers and changes of account registration within the same fund;
· Shares purchased by asset transfer or direct rollover;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through IRA conversions and recharacterizations;
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Transactions in Section 529 college savings plans;
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class in the same fund; and
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds that are purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund, including shares purchased by T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy).
Transactions in certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap programs, and other advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, may also be exempt from the 30-Day Purchase Block, subject to prior written approval by T. Rowe Price.
In addition to restricting transactions in accordance with the 30-Day Purchase Block, T. Rowe Price may, in its discretion, reject (or instruct an intermediary to reject) any purchase or exchange into a fund from a person (which includes individuals and entities) whose trading activity could disrupt the management of the fund or dilute the value of the funds shares, including trading by persons acting collectively (e.g., following the advice of a newsletter). Such persons may be barred, without prior notice, from further purchases of T. Rowe Price funds for a period longer than 30 calendar days or permanently.
Intermediary Accounts If you invest in T. Rowe Price funds through an intermediary, you should review the intermediarys materials carefully or consult with the intermediary directly to determine the trading policy that will apply to your trades in the funds as well as any other rules or conditions on transactions that may apply. If T. Rowe Price is unable to identify a transaction placed through an intermediary as exempt from the excessive trading policy, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply.
Intermediaries may maintain their underlying accounts directly with the fund, although they often establish an omnibus account (one account with the fund that represents multiple underlying shareholder accounts) on behalf of their customers. When intermediaries establish omnibus accounts in the T. Rowe Price funds, T. Rowe Price is not able to monitor the trading activity of the underlying shareholders. However, T. Rowe Price monitors aggregate trading activity at the intermediary (omnibus account) level in an attempt to identify activity that indicates potential excessive or short-term trading. If it detects suspicious trading activity, T. Rowe Price may contact the intermediary and may request personal identifying
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information and transaction histories for some or all underlying shareholders (including plan participants, if applicable). If T. Rowe Price believes that excessive or short-term trading has occurred, it will instruct the intermediary to impose restrictions to discourage such practices and take appropriate action with respect to the underlying shareholder, including restricting purchases for 30 calendar days or longer. There is no assurance that T. Rowe Price will be able to properly enforce its excessive trading policies for omnibus accounts. Because T. Rowe Price generally relies on intermediaries to provide information and impose restrictions for omnibus accounts, its ability to monitor and deter excessive trading will be dependent upon the intermediaries timely performance of their responsibilities.
T. Rowe Price may allow an intermediary or other third party to maintain restrictions on trading in the T. Rowe Price funds that differ from the 30-Day Purchase Block. An alternative excessive trading policy would be acceptable to T. Rowe Price if it believes that the policy would provide sufficient protection to the T. Rowe Price funds and their shareholders that is consistent with the excessive trading policy adopted by the funds Boards of Directors/Trustees.
Retirement Plan Accounts If
shares are held in a retirement plan, generally the
30-Day Purchase Block applies only to shares
redeemed by a participant-directed exchange to another fund. However, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply
to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price
or the excessive trading policy applied by your plans recordkeeper. An alternative excessive trading
policy may apply to the T. Rowe Price funds where a retirement plan has its own policy deemed acceptable
to T. Rowe Price. You should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper to determine which
of your transactions are subject to the funds 30-Day Purchase Block or an alternative policy.
There is no guarantee that T. Rowe Price will be able to identify or prevent all excessive or short-term trades or trading practices.
Keeping Your Account Open
To keep operating expenses lower, we ask you to maintain an account balance of at least $1 million. If your investment falls below $1 million (even if due to market depreciation), we have the right to convert your account to a different share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio or redeem your account at the then-current net asset value after giving you 60 days to increase your balance. The redemption of your account could result in a taxable gain.
Signature Guarantees
A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect you and the T. Rowe Price funds from fraud by verifying your signature.
The shareholder or intermediary may need to obtain a signature guarantee in certain situations, such as:
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· Written requests to redeem over $5 million;
· Remitting redemption proceeds to any person, address, or bank account not on file, or transferring redemption proceeds to a T. Rowe Price fund account with a different registration (name or ownership) from yours;
· Changing the account registration or broker-dealer of record for an account; and
· Establishing certain services after the account is opened.
Intermediaries should consult their T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services representative for specific requirements relating to their account. The signature guarantee must be obtained from a financial institution that is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program. You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from most banks, savings institutions, broker-dealers, and other guarantors acceptable to T. Rowe Price. When obtaining a Medallion signature guarantee, please discuss with the guarantor the dollar amount of your proposed transaction. It is important that the level of coverage provided by the guarantors stamp covers the dollar amount of the transaction or it may be rejected. We cannot accept guarantees from notaries public or organizations that do not provide reimbursement in the case of fraud.
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How is the fund organized?
T. Rowe Price International Funds, Inc. (the Corporation) was incorporated in Maryland in 1979. Currently, the Corporation consists of 23 series, each representing a separate pool of assets with different investment objectives and investment policies. Each series is an open-end management investment company, or mutual fund. Mutual funds pool money received from shareholders of each class into a single portfolio and invest it to try to achieve specified objectives. In 2015, the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund issued a separate class of shares known as the I Class.
What is meant by shares?
As with all mutual funds, investors purchase shares when they put money in a fund. These shares are part of a funds authorized capital stock, but share certificates are not issued.
Each share and fractional share entitles the shareholder to:
· Receive a proportional interest in income and capital gain distributions. For funds with multiple share classes, the income dividends for each share class will generally differ from those of other share classes to the extent that the expense ratios of the classes differ.
· Cast one vote per share on certain fund matters, including the election of fund directors/trustees, changes in fundamental policies, or approval of material changes to the funds management contract. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights on matters affecting only that class.
Do T. Rowe Price funds have annual shareholder meetings?
The funds are not required to hold regularly scheduled shareholder meetings. To avoid unnecessary costs to fund shareholders, shareholder meetings are only held when certain matters, such as changes in fundamental policies or elections of directors/trustees, must be decided. In addition, shareholders representing at least 10% of all eligible votes may call a special meeting for the purpose of voting on the removal of any fund director or trustee. If a meeting is held and you cannot attend, you can vote by proxy. Before the meeting, the fund will send or make available to you proxy materials that explain the matters to be decided and include instructions on voting by mail, telephone, or the Internet.
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Who runs the fund?
General Oversight
The fund is governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) that meets regularly to review fund investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The Board elects the funds officers. At least 75% of Board members are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates (the Firm).
All decisions regarding the purchase and sale of fund investments are made by T. Rowe Pricespecifically by the funds portfolio manager.
Investment Adviser
T. Rowe Price is the funds investment adviser and oversees the selection of the funds investments and management of the funds portfolio. T. Rowe Price is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors, and sponsors and serves as adviser and sub-adviser to registered investment companies, institutional separate accounts, and common trust funds. The address for T. Rowe Price is 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. As of September 30, 2015, the Firm had approximately $725 billion in assets under management and provided investment management services for more than 9 million individual and institutional investor accounts.
Portfolio Management
T. Rowe Price has established an Investment Advisory Committee with respect to the fund. The committee chairman has day-to-day responsibility for managing the funds portfolio and works with the committee in developing and executing the funds investment program. The members of the committee are as follows: Samy B. Muaddi, Chairman, Roy H. Adkins, Peter I. Botoucharov, Tala Boulos, Sheldon Chan, Carolyn Hoi Che Chu, Michael J. Conelius, Bridget A. Ebner, Richard L. Hall, Arif Husain, Andrew J. Keirle, Christopher J. Kushlis, Christopher C. Loop, , Michael D. Oh, Kenneth A. Orchard, Mariel Santiago, and Siby Thomas. The following information provides the year that the chairman first joined the Firm and the chairmans specific business experience during the past five years (although the chairman may have had portfolio management responsibilities for a longer period). Mr. Muaddi became chairman of the committee on October 1, 2015. He joined the Firm in 2006 and his investment experience dates from that time. He has served as a credit analyst since joining the Firm. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the portfolio managers ownership of fund shares.
The Management Fee
The management fee has two partsan individual fund fee, which reflects a funds particular characteristics, and a group fee. The group fee, which is designed to reflect the benefits of the shared resources of the T. Rowe Price investment management complex, is calculated daily based on the combined net assets of all T. Rowe Price funds (except the Spectrum Funds, Retirement Funds, Target
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Retirement Funds, TRP Reserve Investment Funds, and any index or private label mutual funds). The group fee schedule (in the following table) is graduated, declining as the asset total rises, so shareholders benefit from the overall growth in mutual fund assets.
Group Fee Schedule
0.334%* | First $50 billion |
0.305% | Next $30 billion |
0.300% | Next $40 billion |
0.295% | Next $40 billion |
0.290% | Next $60 billion |
0.285% | Next $80 billion |
0.280% | Next $100 billion |
0.275% | Next $100 billion |
0.270% | Thereafter |
* Represents a blended group fee rate containing various breakpoints.
The funds group fee is determined by applying the group fee rate to the funds average daily net assets. On May 31, 2015, the annual group fee rate was 0.29%. The individual fund fee, also applied to the funds average daily net assets, is 0.50%.
A discussion about the factors considered by the Board and its conclusions in approving the funds investment management contract with T. Rowe Price appears in the funds semiannual report to shareholders for the period ended June 30.
Fund Operations and Shareholder Services
T. Rowe Price and The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to the oversight of T. Rowe Price, each provide certain accounting services to the T. Rowe Price funds. T. Rowe Price Services, Inc. acts as the transfer and dividend disbursing agent and provides shareholder and administrative services to the funds. These companies receive compensation from the funds for their services. The funds may also pay third-party intermediaries for performing shareholder and administrative services for underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts.
The fund focuses its investments on bonds issued by emerging markets corporate issuers. Security selection relies heavily on research, which analyzes political and economic trends as well as the creditworthiness of particular issuers. This in-depth analysis seeks to identify shifts in country fundamentals, and considers the risk adjusted attractiveness of various emerging market countries.
Buying foreign bonds can be difficult and costly for the individual investor, and gaining access to many foreign markets can be complicated. Few investors have the
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time, the expertise, or the resources to evaluate foreign markets effectively on their own. The professional management, broad diversification, and relative simplicity of mutual funds make them an attractive, low-cost vehicle for this type of investing.
Interest rates vary from country to country depending on local economic conditions and monetary and fiscal policies. Foreign bond markets, and especially emerging market bond markets, may experience frequent volatility. By investing in foreign bond markets, investors may benefit from potentially higher yields than U.S. bond markets provide. Therefore, investing internationally across various countries may provide investor diversification and allow investors to gain exposure to bond markets that do not necessarily follow the movement of the U.S. bond market.
As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money when you sell your shares of the fund. Funds that invest overseas generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. assets. Some particular risks affecting the fund include the following:
Market risk The market price of investments owned by a fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Fund investments may decline in value due to factors affecting the overall markets, or particular industries or sectors. The value of a holding may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for an issuers financial condition, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of a holding may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A fund may experience heavy redemptions that could cause the fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, which could cause the value of your investment in the fund to unexpectedly decline.
Currency risk This is the risk of a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that foreign currency. The overall impact on a funds holdings can be significant and long-lasting depending on the currencies represented in the portfolio, how each currency appreciates or depreciates in relation to the U.S. dollar, and whether currency positions are hedged. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time, particularly with respect to emerging markets currencies. Currency exchange rates can also be affected unpredictably by intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Although bonds held by the fund may be denominated in U.S. dollars to improve their marketability, this does not protect them from substantial price declines in the face of political and economic turmoil. Currency trends are unpredictable, and to the extent the fund purchases and sells currencies, it will also be subject to the risk that its trading strategies, including efforts at hedging, will not
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succeed. Furthermore, hedging and trading costs can be significant and reduce fund net asset value, and many emerging market currencies cannot be effectively hedged.
Other risks of foreign investing Risks can result from varying stages of economic and political development, differing regulatory environments, trading days and accounting standards, uncertain tax laws, and higher transaction costs of non-U.S. markets. Investments outside the U.S. could be subject to governmental actions such as capital or currency controls, nationalization of a company or industry, expropriation of assets, or imposition of high taxes. A trading market may close without warning for extended time periods, preventing a fund from buying or selling securities in that market.
Emerging markets risk Investments in emerging markets, which generally include Africa, parts of Europe and much of Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America, are subject to the risk of abrupt and severe price declines. The economic and political structures of emerging market countries, in most cases, do not compare favorably with the U.S. or other developed countries in terms of wealth and stability, and their financial markets often lack liquidity. These economies are less developed, can be overly reliant on particular industries, and more vulnerable to the ebb and flow of international trade, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Certain countries have legacies and periodic episodes of hyperinflation and currency devaluations, particularly Russia and many Latin American nations, and more recently many Asian countries. Governments in many emerging market countries participate to a significant degree in their economies and securities markets. Foreign investments may be restricted and subject to greater government control, including repatriation of sales proceeds. Some countries have histories of instability and upheaval that could cause their governments to act in a detrimental or hostile manner toward private enterprise or foreign investment. Investments in countries or regions that have recently begun moving away from central planning and state-owned industries toward free markets should be regarded as speculative.
While some countries have made progress in economic growth, liberalization, fiscal discipline, and political and social stability, there is no assurance these trends will continue. Significant risks, such as war and terrorism, currently affect some emerging market countries. Fund performance will likely be hurt by exposure to nations in the midst of hyperinflation, currency devaluation, trade disagreements, sudden political upheaval, or interventionist government policies. The volatility of emerging markets may be heightened by the actions (such as significant buying or selling) of a few major investors. For example, substantial decreases in cash flows of mutual funds investing in these markets could significantly affect local securities prices and, therefore, cause fund share prices to decline.
In response to political and military actions undertaken by Russia, the U.S. and European Union have instituted various sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, and other intergovernmental actions that may be undertaken against Russia in the future, could result in the devaluation of Russian currency, a downgrade in the
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countrys credit rating, and a significant decline in the value and liquidity of securities issued by Russian companies or the Russian government. Future sanctions and any retaliatory action by the Russian government could result in the immediate freeze of Russian securities, impairing the ability of the funds to buy, sell, or receive proceeds from those securities. These sanctions, and the continued disruption of the Russian economy, could severely impact the performance of any funds that have significant exposure to Russia.
All of these factors make investing in such countries significantly riskier than in other countries and any one of these could cause a funds share price to decline.
Credit risk This is the risk that an issuer of a debt security held by the fund will default (fail to make scheduled payments), potentially reducing the funds income and share price. Credit risk is increased when a portfolio security is downgraded or the perceived creditworthiness of an issuer or counterparty deteriorates. The risk of default is much greater for emerging market bonds and securities rated as below investment grade.
Companies and governments issuing lower-rated bonds are not as strong financially as those with higher credit ratings, and their bonds are often viewed as speculative investments. Such issuers are more vulnerable to real or perceived business setbacks and to changes in the economy, such as a recession, that might impair their ability to make timely interest and principal payments. Certain emerging market governments and corporations have in the past defaulted on payment of interest and principal on debt they have issued. As a result, your portfolio manager relies heavily on proprietary T. Rowe Price and T. Rowe Price International research when selecting these investments.
Liquidity risk This is the risk that a fund may not be able to sell a holding in a timely manner at a desired price. Sectors of the bond market can experience sudden downturns in trading activity. During periods of reduced market liquidity, the spread between the price at which a security can be bought and the price at which it can be sold can widen, and the fund may not be able to sell a holding readily at a price that reflects what the fund believes it should be worth. Less liquid securities can also become more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of broker-dealers to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where selling activity from fixed income investors may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market.
Emerging market bond risk Emerging market bonds are generally less liquid than higher-quality bonds issued by companies and governments in developed countries. Consequently, large purchases or sales of certain high-yield, emerging market debt issues may cause significant changes in their prices. Because many of these bonds do not trade frequently, when they do trade, their prices may be substantially higher or
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lower than had been expected. A lack of liquidity also means that more subjectivity will be used in establishing the fair value of the securities.
Interest rate risk This is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed income securities will increase as interest rates fall and that prices will decrease as interest rates rise (bond prices and interest rates usually move in opposite directions). Prices fall because the bonds in the funds portfolio become less attractive to other investors when securities with higher yields become available. Generally, securities with longer maturities and funds with longer weighted average maturities have greater interest rate risk. As a result, in a rising interest rate environment, the net asset value of a fund with a longer weighted average maturity typically decreases at a faster rate than the net asset value of a fund with a shorter weighted average maturity. In addition, changes in the local interest rates of emerging market countries tend to be more erratic than changes in interest rates of the U.S. and developed market countries.
Other factors The major factor influencing prices of high-quality bonds tends to be changes in interest rate levels (although an actual or perceived negative change in the bonds or issuers credit rating would become a major factor affecting the bonds price), but there are often several major factors affecting prices of lower-quality bonds. Because the credit quality of the issuer is lower, such bonds are more sensitive to developments affecting the issuers underlying fundamentals (for example, changes in financial condition or a particular countrys general economy). In addition, the entire bond market in an emerging market can experience sudden and sharp price swings due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large or sustained sales by institutional investors, a high-profile default, a political upheaval of some kind, or just a change in the markets psychology. This type of volatility is usually associated more with stocks than bonds, but investors in lower-quality bonds should also anticipate it.
Since mutual funds can be a major source of demand in certain markets, substantial cash flows into and out of these funds can affect high-yield and emerging market bond prices. If, for example, a significant number of funds were to sell bonds to meet shareholder redemptions, both bond prices and a funds share price could fall more than underlying fundamentals might justify.
Efforts to reduce risk Consistent with the funds objective, the portfolio manager uses various tools to try to reduce risk and increase total return, including:
· Thorough credit research performed by T. Rowe Price analysts.
· Analysis of industry, country, and regional fundamentals.
· Adjusting fund duration to try to reduce the drop in the funds price when interest rates rise or to benefit from the rise in price when rates fall. (For example, when interest rates rise, the portfolio manager may seek to lower the funds overall duration in an effort to reduce the adverse impact to the funds share price.)
Additional strategies and risks While most assets will be invested in emerging market corporate bonds, other strategies may be employed that are not considered
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part of the funds principal investment strategies. Such investments may include emerging market sovereign bonds and, to a limited extent, certain types of derivatives that are consistent with the funds overall investment program. For example, the fund may occasionally use forward currency exchange contracts, credit default swaps, or interest rate futures. Forward currency exchange contracts would typically be used to settle trades in a foreign currency, although they could be used to help protect the funds holdings from unfavorable changes in currency exchange rates. Credit default swaps would typically be used to protect the value of certain portfolio holdings or to manage the funds overall exposure to changes in credit quality. Futures would typically be used to manage the funds interest rate exposure or as a tool to help manage cash flows into and out of the fund. Forward currency exchange contracts involve the risk that currency movements will not be accurately predicted, credit default swaps expose the fund to the risks that anticipated changes in the creditworthiness of an issuer or the likelihood of a particular credit event will not be accurately predicted, and futures involve the risk that expected changes in interest rate movements will not be accurately predicted.
A derivative involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the assets on which the derivative is based. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid, and difficult to value. Changes in the value of a derivative may not properly correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset, reference rate, or index. A fund could be exposed to significant losses if it is unable to close a derivatives position due to the lack of a liquid trading market. Derivatives involve the risk that a counterparty to the derivatives agreement will fail to make required payments or comply with the terms of the agreement. There is also the possibility that limitations or trading restrictions may be imposed by an exchange or government regulation, which could adversely impact the value and liquidity of a derivatives contract subject to such regulation.
Recent regulations have changed the requirements related to the use of certain derivatives. Some of these new regulations have limited the availability of certain derivatives and made their use by funds more costly. It is expected that additional changes to the regulatory framework will occur, but the extent and impact of additional new regulations are not certain at this time.
The Statement of Additional Information contains more detailed information about the fund and its investments, operations, and expenses.
This section takes a detailed look at some of the types of fund securities and the various kinds of investment practices that may be used in day-to-day portfolio
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management. Fund investments are subject to further restrictions and risks described in the Statement of Additional Information.
Shareholder approval is required to substantively change fund investment objectives. Shareholder approval is also required to change certain investment restrictions noted in the following section as fundamental policies. Portfolio managers also follow certain operating policies that can be changed without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior notice of change in the funds policy requiring it to normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in corporate bonds of issuers in emerging market countries.
Fund holdings in certain kinds of investments cannot exceed maximum percentages as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. For instance, there are limitations regarding fund investments in certain types of derivatives. While these restrictions provide a useful level of detail about fund investments, investors should not view them as an accurate gauge of the potential risk of such investments. For example, in a given period, a 5% investment in derivatives could have a significantly greater impact on a funds share price than its weighting in the portfolio. The net effect of a particular investment depends on its volatility and the size of its overall return in relation to the performance of all other fund investments.
Certain investment restrictions, such as a required minimum or maximum investment in a particular type of security, are measured at the time a fund purchases a security. The status, market value, maturity, credit quality, or other characteristics of a funds securities may change after they are purchased, and this may cause the amount of a funds assets invested in such securities to exceed the stated maximum restriction or fall below the stated minimum restriction. If any of these changes occur, it would not be considered a violation of the investment restriction and will not require the sale of an investment if it was proper at the time the investment was made (this exception does not apply to a funds borrowing policy or liquidity policy). However, purchases by a fund during the time it is above or below the stated percentage restriction would be made in compliance with applicable restrictions.
For purposes of determining whether a particular country is considered a developed market or an emerging market, the fund considers a country to be an emerging market if it is either included in a JP Morgan emerging market bond index or not included in the International Monetary Funds listing of advanced economies. For purposes of determining whether the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a particular type of security, the fund uses the country assigned to a security by Bloomberg or another unaffiliated third-party data provider. The data providers use various criteria to determine the country to which a security is economically tied. Examples include the following: (1) the country under which the issuer is organized; (2) the location of the issuers principal place of business or principal office; (3) where the issuers securities are listed or traded principally on an exchange or over-the-counter market; and (4) where the issuer conducts the predominant part of
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its business activities or derives a significant portion (e.g., at least 50%) of its revenues or profits.
Changes in fund holdings, fund performance, and the contribution of various investments to fund performance are discussed in the shareholder reports.
Portfolio managers have considerable discretion in choosing investment strategies and selecting securities they believe will help achieve fund objectives.
Types of Portfolio Securities
In seeking to meet its investment objective, fund investments may be made in any type of security or instrument (including certain potentially high-risk derivatives described in this section) whose investment characteristics are consistent with its investment program. The following pages describe various types of fund holdings and investment management practices.
Diversification As a fundamental policy, the fund will not purchase a security if, as a result, with respect to 75% of its total assets, more than 5% of the funds total assets would be invested in securities of a single issuer or more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer would be held by the fund. These limitations do not apply to the funds purchase of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities.
Debt Securities
The funds investments may be in fixed-rate and floating rate debt securities and may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) debt obligations issued or guaranteed by: (a) a foreign sovereign government or one of its agencies, authorities, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions, including a foreign state, province, or municipality, and (b) supranational organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and European Economic Community; (2) debt obligations: (a) of foreign banks and bank holding companies, and (b) of domestic banks and corporations issued in non-U.S. dollar denominations; and (3) foreign corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial paper. Such securities may take a variety of forms including those issued in the local currency of the issuer, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, Eurobonds, and Euro-denominated bonds. Normally, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in bonds issued by emerging markets corporations. The fund may from time to time purchase securities on a when-issued basis, invest in repurchase agreements, and purchase bonds convertible into equities.
Below Investment-Grade Bonds The price and yield of lower-quality (high yield, high-risk) bonds, commonly referred to as junk bonds and below investment-grade emerging market bonds, can be expected to fluctuate more than the price and yield of higher-quality bonds. Investment-grade bonds are those rated from the highest quality (AAA or equivalent) to medium quality (BBB or equivalent), and below investment-grade bonds are those rated BB (or equivalent) and lower. Below
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investment-grade bonds are considered speculative with respect to the issuers continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments since their issuers are more vulnerable to financial setbacks and recession than more creditworthy issuers. Even BBB rated bonds may have speculative elements as well. The values of below investment-grade bonds often fluctuate more in response to political, regulatory, or economic developments than higher quality bonds. Successful investment in lower-medium- and low-quality bonds involves greater investment risk and is highly dependent on careful credit analysis.
Operating policy There is no limit on the funds investments in debt securities that are rated below investment grade.
While the fund intends to invest primarily in debt securities, it may invest in convertible bonds or equity securities. While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure bond opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, the fund may consider equity securities or convertible bonds to gain exposure to such markets.
Preferred Stocks
Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Generally, preferred stocks have a specified dividend rate and rank after bonds and before common stocks in their claim on income for dividend payments and on assets should the company be liquidated. After other claims are satisfied, common stockholders participate in company profits on a pro-rata basis; profits may be paid out in dividends or reinvested in the company to help it grow. Increases and decreases in earnings are usually reflected in a companys stock price, so common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities. Unlike common stock, preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights. While most preferred stocks pay a dividend, a fund may decide to purchase preferred stock where the issuer has suspended, or is in danger of suspending, payment of its dividend.
Convertible Securities and Warrants
Investments may be made in debt or preferred equity securities that are convertible into, or exchangeable for, equity securities at specified times in the future and according to a certain exchange ratio. Convertible bonds are typically callable by the issuer, which could in effect force conversion before the holder would otherwise choose. Traditionally, convertible securities have paid dividends or interest at rates higher than common stocks but lower than nonconvertible securities. They generally participate in the appreciation or depreciation of the underlying stock into which they are convertible, but to a lesser degree than common stock. Some convertible securities combine higher or lower current income with options and other features. Warrants are options to buy, directly from the issuer, a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price anytime during the life of the warrants (generally,
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two or more years). Warrants have no voting rights, pay no dividends, and can be highly volatile. In some cases, the redemption value of a warrant could be zero.
Operating policy The fund may invest up to 5% of total assets in preferred stocks and securities that are convertible into, or which carry warrants for, common stocks or other equity securities. Under normal conditions, the fund does not expect to directly purchase common stocks. Any shares of common stock that are received through a reorganization, restructuring, exercise, exchange, conversion, or similar action will be sold within a reasonable timeframe taking into consideration market conditions and any legal restrictions.
Loan Participations and Assignments
Large loans to corporations or governments, including governments of less developed countries, may be shared or syndicated among several lenders, usually banks. The fund could participate in such syndicates, or could buy part of a loan, becoming a direct lender. The fund may acquire loans as an assignment from another lender that holds a direct interest in the loan or as a participation interest in another lenders portion of the loan. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including limited marketability and the risks of being considered a lender. If the fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and it may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower. With assignments, the funds rights against the borrower may be more limited than those held by the original lender. The fund may also make investments in a company through the purchase or execution of a privately negotiated note representing the equivalent of a loan.
Operating policy The fund may invest up to 5% of total assets in loan participations and assignments.
Derivatives and Leverage
A derivative is a financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying security, such as a stock or bond, or from a market benchmark, such as an interest rate index. Many types of investments representing a wide range of risks and potential rewards may be considered derivatives, including conventional instruments such as futures and options, as well as other potentially more complex investments such as swaps and structured notes. The use of derivatives can involve leverage. Leverage has the effect of magnifying returns, positively or negatively. The effect on returns will depend on the extent to which an investment is leveraged. For example, an investment of $1, leveraged at 2 to 1, would have the effect of an investment of $2. Leverage ratios can be higher or lower with a corresponding effect on returns. The fund may use derivatives in certain situations to help accomplish any or all of the following: to hedge against a decline in principal value, to increase yield, to manage exposure to changes in interest or currency exchange rates, to invest in eligible asset classes with greater efficiency and at a lower cost than is possible through direct investment, or to adjust portfolio duration or credit risk exposure.
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Derivatives that may be used include the following instruments, as well as others that combine the risk characteristics and features of futures, options, and swaps:
Futures and Options Futures, a type of potentially high-risk derivative, are often used to manage or hedge risk because they enable the investor to buy or sell an asset in the future at an agreed-upon price. Options, another type of potentially high-risk derivative, give the investor the right (when the investor purchases the option), or the obligation (when the investor writes or sells the option), to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price in the future. Futures and options contracts may be bought or sold for any number of reasons, including to manage exposure to changes in interest rates, bond prices, foreign currencies, and credit quality; as an efficient means of increasing or decreasing a funds exposure to a specific part or broad segment of the U.S. market or a foreign market; in an effort to enhance income; to improve risk-adjusted returns; to protect the value of portfolio securities; to serve as a cash management tool; and to adjust portfolio duration or credit exposure. Call or put options may be purchased or sold on securities, futures, and financial indexes. A fund may choose to continue a futures contract by rolling over an expiring futures contract into an identical contract with a later maturity date. This could increase the funds transaction costs and portfolio turnover rate.
Futures and options contracts may not always be successful hedges; their prices can be highly volatile; using them could lower a funds total return; the potential loss from the use of futures can exceed a funds initial investment in such contracts; and the losses from certain options written by a fund could be unlimited.
Operating policies Initial margin deposits on futures and premiums on options used for non-hedging purposes will not exceed 5% of a funds net asset value. The total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put options.
Swaps Fund investments may be made in interest rate, index, total return, credit default, and other types of swap agreements, as well as options on swaps, commonly referred to as swaptions, and interest rate swap futures, which are instruments that provide a way to obtain swap exposure and the benefits of futures in one contract. All of these agreements are considered derivatives and, in certain cases, high-risk derivatives. Interest rate, index, and total return swaps are two-party contracts under which a fund and a counterparty, such as a broker or dealer, agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or indexes. Credit default swaps are agreements where one party (the protection buyer) will make periodic payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for protection against specified credit events, such as defaults and bankruptcies related to an issuer or underlying credit instrument. Swap futures are futures contracts on interest rate swaps that enable purchasers to settle in cash at a future date at the price determined by a specific benchmark rate at the end of a fixed period. Swaps, swaptions, and swap futures can be used for a variety of
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purposes, including to manage a funds overall exposure to changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates and credit quality; as an efficient means of adjusting a funds exposure to certain markets; in an effort to enhance income or total return or protect the value of portfolio securities; to serve as a cash management tool; and to adjust portfolio duration or credit risk exposure.
There are risks in the use of swaps and related instruments. Swaps could result in losses if interest or foreign currency exchange rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by a fund. Total return swaps could result in losses if the reference index, security, or investments do not perform as anticipated. Credit default swaps can increase a funds exposure to credit risk and could result in losses if evaluation of the creditworthiness of the counterparty, or of the company or government on which the credit default swap is based, is incorrect. The use of swaps, swaptions, and swap futures may not always be successful. Using them could lower a funds total return, their prices can be highly volatile, and the potential loss from the use of swaps can exceed a funds initial investment in such instruments. Also, the other party to a swap agreement could default on its obligations or refuse to cash out a funds investment at a reasonable price, which could turn an expected gain into a loss. Although there should be minimal counterparty risk associated with investments in interest rate swap futures, a fund could experience delays and/or losses due to the bankruptcy of a swap dealer through which the fund engaged in the transaction.
Operating policies A swap agreement with any single counterparty will not be entered into if the net amount owed or to be received under existing contracts with that party would exceed 5% of total assets or if the net amount owed or to be received by the fund under all outstanding swap agreements will exceed 10% of total assets. (Swap agreements that are cleared and settled through a clearinghouse, or traded on an exchange or swap execution facility, are not subject to these limits.) For swaptions, the total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put swaptions.
Hybrid Instruments Hybrid instruments (a type of potentially high-risk derivative) can combine the characteristics of securities, futures, and options. For example, the principal amount or interest rate of a hybrid could be tied (positively or negatively) to the price of some commodity, currency, security, or securities index or another interest rate (each a benchmark). Hybrids can be used as an efficient means of pursuing a variety of investment goals, including currency hedging, duration management, and increased total return. Hybrids may or may not bear interest or pay dividends. The value of a hybrid or its interest rate may be a multiple of a benchmark and, as a result, may be leveraged and move (up or down) more steeply and rapidly than the benchmark. These benchmarks may be sensitive to economic and political events, such as commodity shortages and currency devaluations, which cannot be readily foreseen by the purchaser of a hybrid. Under certain conditions, the
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redemption value of a hybrid could be zero. Thus, an investment in a hybrid may entail significant market risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a traditional, U.S. dollar-denominated bond that has a fixed principal amount and pays a fixed rate or floating rate of interest. The purchase of hybrids also exposes the fund to the credit risk of the issuer of the hybrid. These risks may cause significant fluctuations in the net asset value of the fund.
Hybrids can have volatile prices and limited liquidity, and their use may not be successful.
Operating policy Fund investments in hybrid instruments are limited to 10% of total assets.
Currency Derivatives The fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through forward currency exchange contracts, which are contracts between two counterparties to exchange one currency for another on a future date at a specified exchange rate. In addition to foreign currency forwards, futures, swaps, and options on foreign currencies may also be used to protect a funds foreign securities from adverse currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar, as well as to gain exposure to currencies and markets expected to increase or decrease in value relative to other currencies or securities.
The fund may attempt to hedge its exposure to potentially unfavorable currency changes. Forward currency contracts can be used to adjust the foreign exchange exposure of the fund with a view to protecting the portfolio from adverse currency movements, based on T. Rowe Prices outlook. However, forward currency contracts can also be used in an effort to benefit from a currency believed to be appreciating in value versus other currencies. The fund may invest in foreign currencies directly without holding any foreign securities denominated in those currencies.
Forward currency contracts involve special risks, including, but not limited to, the potential for significant volatility in currency markets, and the risk that in certain markets, particularly emerging markets, it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging. In addition, such transactions involve the risk that currency movements will not occur as anticipated by T. Rowe Price, which could reduce a funds total return.
The fund may enter into foreign currency transactions under the following circumstances:
Lock In When the fund desires to lock in the U.S. dollar price on the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency.
Cross Hedge If a particular currency is expected to decrease in value relative to another currency, the fund may sell the currency expected to decrease and purchase a currency that is expected to increase against the currency sold. The funds cross
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hedging transactions may involve currencies in which the funds holdings are denominated. However, the fund is not required to own securities in the particular currency being purchased or sold.
Direct Hedge If the fund seeks to eliminate substantially all of the risk of owning a particular currency or believes the portfolio could benefit from price appreciation in a given countrys bonds but did not want to hold the currency, it could employ a direct hedge back into the U.S. dollar. In either case, a fund would enter into a forward contract to sell the currency in which a portfolio security is denominated and purchase U.S. dollars at an exchange rate established at the time it initiated the contract. The cost of the direct hedge transaction may offset most, if not all, of the yield advantage offered by the foreign security, but the fund would hope to benefit from an increase (if any) in the value of the bond.
Proxy Hedge In certain circumstances, a different currency may be substituted for the currency in which the investment is denominated, as part of a strategy known as proxy hedging. In this case, the fund, having purchased a security, will sell a currency whose value is believed to be closely linked to the currency in which the security is denominated. This type of hedging entails greater risk than a direct hedge because it is dependent on a stable relationship between the two currencies paired as proxies, and that relationship may not always be maintained. The fund may also use these instruments to create a synthetic bond, which is issued in one currency with the currency component transformed into another currency.
Costs of Hedging When the fund purchases a foreign bond with a higher interest rate than is available on U.S. bonds of a similar maturity, the additional yield on the foreign bond could be substantially lessened if the fund were to enter into a direct hedge by selling the foreign currency and purchasing the U.S. dollar. This is what is known as the cost of hedging. A proxy hedge, which is less costly than a direct hedge, may attempt to reduce this cost through an indirect hedge back to the U.S. dollar.
It is important to note that hedging costs are treated as capital transactions and are not, therefore, deducted from a funds dividend distribution and are not reflected in its yield. Instead, such costs will, over time, be reflected in a funds net asset value per share and total return. Hedging may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in an increase (or decrease) in the amount of taxable dividends paid by a fund and could affect whether dividends paid by a fund are classified as capital gains or ordinary income.
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Investments in Other Investment Companies
A fund may invest in other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds.
A fund may purchase the securities of another investment company to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the market while awaiting purchase of securities or as an efficient means of gaining exposure to a particular asset class. The fund might also purchase shares of another investment company to gain exposure to the securities in the investment companys portfolio at times when the fund may not be able to buy those securities directly. Any investment in another investment company would be consistent with the funds objective and investment program.
The risks of owning another investment company are generally similar to the risks of investing directly in the securities in which that investment company invests. However, an investment company may not achieve its investment objective or execute its investment strategy effectively, which may adversely affect the funds performance. In addition, because closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds trade on a secondary market, their shares may trade at a premium or discount to the actual net asset value of their portfolio securities and their shares may have greater volatility if an active trading market does not exist.
As a shareholder of another investment company, the fund must pay its pro-rata share of that investment companys fees and expenses. The funds investments in non-T. Rowe Price investment companies are subject to the limits that apply to investments in other funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any applicable exemptive order.
A fund may also invest in certain other T. Rowe Price funds as a means of gaining efficient and cost-effective exposure to certain asset classes, provided the investment is consistent with the funds investment program and policies. Such an investment could allow the fund to obtain the benefits of a more diversified portfolio than might otherwise be available through direct investments in the asset class, and will subject the fund to the risks associated with the particular asset class. Examples of asset classes in which other T. Rowe Price mutual funds concentrate their investments include high yield bonds, inflation-linked securities, floating rate loans, international bonds, emerging market bonds, stocks of companies involved in activities related to real assets, and emerging market stocks. If the fund invests in another T. Rowe Price fund, the management fee paid by the fund will be reduced to ensure that the fund does not incur duplicate management fees as a result of its investment.
Illiquid Securities
Some fund holdings may be considered illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the prices at which they are valued. The determination of liquidity involves a variety of factors. Illiquid securities may include private placements that are sold directly to a small number of investors,
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usually institutions. Unlike public offerings, such securities are not registered with the SEC. Although certain of these securities may be readily sold (for example, pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) and therefore deemed liquid, others may have resale restrictions and be considered illiquid. The sale of illiquid securities may involve substantial delays and additional costs, and a fund may only be able to sell such securities at prices substantially lower than what it believes they are worth.
Operating policy Fund investments in illiquid securities are limited to 15% of net assets. The 15% limit on illiquid securities applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Types of Investment Management Practices
Reserve Position
A certain portion of fund assets may be held in reserves. Fund reserve positions can consist of: 1) shares of a T. Rowe Price internal money fund or short-term bond fund; 2) short-term, high-quality U.S. and foreign dollar-denominated money market securities, including repurchase agreements; and 3) U.S. dollar or non-U.S. dollar currencies. In order to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions, the fund may assume a temporary defensive position that is inconsistent with its principal investment objective and/or strategies and may invest, without limitation, in reserves. If a fund has significant holdings in reserves, it could compromise the funds ability to achieve its objectives. The reserve position provides flexibility in meeting redemptions, paying expenses and managing cash flows into a fund, and can serve as a short-term defense during periods of unusual market volatility. Non-U.S. dollar reserves are subject to currency risk.
When-Issued Securities and Forwards
A fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis or may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. The price of these securities is fixed at the time of the commitment to buy, but delivery and payment take place after the customary settlement period for that type of security (often a month or more later). During the interim period, the price and yield of the securities can fluctuate, and typically no interest accrues to the purchaser. At the time of delivery, the market value of the securities may be more or less than the purchase or sale price. To the extent the fund remains fully or almost fully invested (in securities with a remaining maturity of more than one year) at the same time it purchases these securities, there will be greater fluctuations in the funds net asset value than if the fund did not purchase them.
Borrowing Money and Transferring Assets
A fund may borrow from banks, other persons, and other T. Rowe Price funds for temporary emergency purposes to facilitate redemption requests, or for other purposes consistent with fund policies as set forth in this prospectus and the
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Statement of Additional Information. Such borrowings may be collateralized with fund assets, subject to restrictions.
Fundamental policy Borrowings may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. This limitation applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Operating policy A fund will not transfer portfolio securities as collateral except as necessary in connection with permissible borrowings or investments, and then such transfers may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. A fund will not purchase additional securities when borrowings exceed 5% of total assets.
Lending of Portfolio Securities
A fund may lend its securities to broker-dealers, other institutions, or other persons to earn additional income. Risks include the potential insolvency of the broker-dealer or other borrower that could result in delays in recovering securities and capital losses. Additionally, losses could result from the reinvestment of collateral received on loaned securities in investments that default or do not perform as well as expected.
Fundamental policy The value of loaned securities may not exceed 331/3% of total assets.
Credit Quality Considerations
The credit quality of many fund holdings is evaluated by rating agencies such as Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys), Standard & Poors Ratings Services (S&P), and Fitch Ratings (Fitch). Credit quality refers to the issuers ability and willingness to meet all required interest and principal payments. The highest ratings are assigned to issuers perceived to have the lowest credit risks. T. Rowe Price credit research analysts also evaluate fund holdings, including those rated by outside agencies. Other things being equal, bonds and other debt obligations with lower ratings typically have higher yields due to greater credit risk.
Credit quality ratings are not guarantees. They are estimates of an issuers creditworthiness and ability to make interest and principal payments as they come due. Ratings can change at any time due to actual or perceived changes in an issuers creditworthiness or financial fundamentals.
Bonds rated Baa and above by Moodys, and BBB and above by S&P and Fitch, are considered to be investment grade. Bonds that are rated below these categories are considered to have greater credit risk and are referred to as below investment grade or noninvestment grade. Bonds rated below investment grade range from speculative to highly speculative with respect to the issuers ability or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The following table summarizes the rating scales and associated credit risk assigned by the major rating agencies. Within these categories, the rating may be modified with a symbol (such as 1, 2, and 3, or a plus or minus) to indicate whether the bond is ranked in the higher or lower end of its
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rating category. T. Rowe Price considers publicly available ratings but emphasizes its own credit analysis when selecting investments.
Ratings of Debt Securities
Moodys | S&P | Fitch | Description of Category |
Aaa | AAA | AAA | Lowest level of credit risk with extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
Aa | AA | AA | Very low credit risk with very strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
A | A | A | Low credit risk with strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
Baa | BBB | BBB | Moderate credit risk with adequate capacity to meet financial commitments |
Ba | BB | BB | Subject to substantial credit risk and adverse conditions could lead to inadequate capacity to meet financial commitments |
B | B | B | Subject to high credit risk and adverse conditions will likely impair capacity to meet financial commitments |
Caa | CCC | CCC | Subject to very high credit risk and dependent upon favorable conditions to meet financial commitments |
Ca | CC | CC | Highly vulnerable to nonpayment and likely in, or very near, default with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest |
C | C | C | Typically in default with little prospect for recovery of principal and interest |
| D | D | In default |
Portfolio Turnover
Turnover is an indication of frequency of trading. A fund will not generally trade in securities for short-term profits, but when circumstances warrant, securities may be purchased and sold without regard to the length of time held. Each time a fund purchases or sells a security, it incurs a cost. This cost is reflected in its net asset value but not in its operating expenses. The higher the turnover rate, the higher the transaction costs and the greater the impact on a funds total return. Higher turnover can also increase the possibility of taxable capital gain distributions. The funds portfolio turnover rates are shown in the Financial Highlights table.
Each T. Rowe Price funds portfolio holdings are disclosed on a regular basis in its semiannual and annual shareholder reports, and on Form N-Q, which is filed with the SEC within 60 days of the funds first and third fiscal quarter-end. The money
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funds also file detailed month-end portfolio holdings information with the SEC each month. Such information will be made available to the public 60 days after the end of the month to which the information pertains. In addition, the funds disclose their calendar quarter-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com 15 calendar days after each quarter. Under certain conditions, up to 5% of a funds holdings may be included in this portfolio list without being individually identified. Generally, securities would not be individually identified if they are being actively bought or sold and it is determined that the quarter-end disclosure of the holding could be harmful to the fund. A security will not be excluded for these purposes from a funds quarter-end holdings disclosure for more than one year. Money funds also disclose their month-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com five business days after each month. The quarter-end portfolio holdings will remain on the website for one year and the month-end money fund portfolio holdings will remain on the website for six months. Each fund also discloses its 10 largest holdings on troweprice.com on the seventh business day after each month-end. These holdings are listed in alphabetical order along with the aggregate percentage of the funds total assets that these 10 holdings represent. Each monthly top 10 list will remain on the website for six months. A description of T. Rowe Prices policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio information is available in the Statement of Additional Information and through troweprice.com.
Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class has an inception date of on December 17, 2015, and therefore has no financial history. The Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class is a separate share class of the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund and shares the funds investment program and portfolio with other classes. Therefore, as a point of comparison, the following Financial Highlights table provides historical information about the funds existing Investor Class. This information is based on a single share outstanding for the Investor Class throughout the periods shown.
This table is part of the Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Funds financial statements, which are included in its annual report and are incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information (available upon request). 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 and no payment of any applicable account or redemption fees). The financial statements in the annual report were audited by the funds independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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Had Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class existed during the periods reflected in the table, some financial information would be different because of its lower anticipated expense ratio.
Financial Highlights
5/24/12* | Year ended December 31 | |||||
2013 | 2014 | |||||
Net asset
value, | $10.00 | $10.91 | $10.28 | |||
Income From Investment Operations | ||||||
Net investment incomea | 0.28 | b | 0.43 | b | 0.48 | b |
Net gains or losses on | 0.93 | (0.62 | ) | (0.15 | ) | |
Total from investment | 1.21 | (0.19 | ) | 0.33 | ||
Less Distributions | ||||||
Dividends
(from net | (0.28 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.50 | ) |
Distributions
(from | (0.02 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions | (0.30 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.51 | ) |
Net asset value, | $10.91 | $10.28 | $10.10 | |||
Total return | 12.20 | %b | (1.72 | )%b | 3.14 | %b |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period | $34,726 | $126,620 | $158.570 | |||
Ratio of expenses to | 1.15 | %b,c | 1.15 | %b | 1.15 | %b |
Ratio of net income to | 4.37 | %b,c | 4.19 | %b | 4.70 | %b |
Portfolio turnover rate | 26.5 | % | 70.0 | % | 105.7 | % |
* Inception date.
a Per share amounts calculated using average shares outstanding method.
b Excludes expenses in excess of a 1.15% contractual expense limitation in effect through April 30, 2015.
c Annualized.
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If you are purchasing fund shares through a third-party intermediary, contact the intermediary for information regarding its policies on purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming fund shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. |
Tax Identification | We must have your correct tax identification number on a signed new account form or W-9 Form. Otherwise, federal law requires the funds to withhold a percentage of your dividends, capital gain distributions, and redemptions and may subject you to an Internal Revenue Service fine. If this information is not received within 60 days after your account is established, your account may be redeemed at the funds then-current net asset value. |
We send immediate confirmations for most fund transactions. However, certain transactions, such as systematic purchases and systematic redemptions and dividend reinvestments, do not receive an immediate transaction confirmation but are reported on your account statement. Always verify your transactions by carefully reviewing the confirmation we send you and report any discrepancies. |
I Class accounts generally require a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment; the minimum may be waived for certain retirement plans, intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain other accounts If you invest through an intermediary, you should check with the intermediary to determine what minimum applies to your initial investment |
Important Information About Opening an Account | Pursuant to federal law, all financial institutions must obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. |
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When you open an account for an entity, you will be required to provide the entitys name, residential U.S. street address, and tax identification number, as well as your name, residential street address, date of birth, and Social Security number as the person opening the account on behalf of the entity. Corporate and other institutional accounts require documents showing the existence of the entity (such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements) to open an account. Certain other fiduciary accounts (such as trusts or power of attorney arrangements) require documentation, which may include an original or certified copy of the trust agreement or power of attorney to open an account. |
We will use this information to verify the identity of the entity and person opening the account. We will not be able to open the account for the entity until we receive all of this information. If we are unable to verify the identity of the entity, we are authorized to take any action permitted by law. (See Rights Reserved by the Funds.) |
The funds are generally available only to investors with a U.S. address. I Class shares may generally only be purchased and held by corporations; endowments and foundations; charitable trusts; investment companies; defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; broker-dealers; registered investment advisers; banks and bank trust programs; Section 529 college savings plans; pooled investment vehicles; institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority; and individuals meeting the investment minimum or certain criteria. Shares held by any investors that are not eligible to invest in the I Class or who fail to meet or maintain their account(s) at the investment minimum are subject to involuntary redemption at any time or conversion to another share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio. |
Initial investments may be made by bank wire, check, exchange, or conversion from another class of the same fund. |
By Wire |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients should call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 for an account number, assignment to a dedicated |
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service representative, and wire transfer instructions. Individuals opening an account
held directly with T. Rowe Price should call Investor Services at |
The wire must be received by T. Rowe Price by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) to receive that days share price. There is no assurance that the share price for the purchase will be the same day the wire was initiated. |
Complete a new account form and mail it, with proper documentation identifying your firm, to one of the appropriate addresses listed under By Mail. |
Note: Although the initial purchase by wire will be made, services may not be established and Internal Revenue Service penalty withholding may occur until we receive a signed new account form. |
By Check | We do not accept third-party checks for initial purchases; however, we do accept third-party checks for subsequent purchases. In addition, T. Rowe Price does not accept purchases by cash, travelers checks, or credit card checks. |
By Exchange | You may purchase shares of a fund using the proceeds from the redemption of shares from another fund in the same share class. The redemption and purchase will receive the same trade date and, for taxable accounts, the redemption will be reported as a sale for tax purposes. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging. Services for the new account may be carried over online or by telephone request if they are preauthorized on the existing account. |
By Conversion |
| You may convert from Investor Class shares of a fund to I Class shares of the same fund. Although the conversion has no effect on the dollar value of your investment in the fund, the number of shares owned after the conversion may be greater or less than the number of shares you owned before the conversion depending on the net asset values of the two share |
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classes. A conversion between share classes of the same fund is a nontaxable event. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are converting. |
No minimum for additional purchases; additional shares may be purchased by check, wire, exchange from another fund, conversion from another share class, or Automated Clearing House (provided your bank information is already on file for your account) |
Exchanges | You can move money from one account to an existing, identically registered account or open a new identically registered account. An exchange from one fund to another is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes. |
Redemptions | Redemption proceeds can be mailed to your account address, sent by Automated Clearing House transfer to your bank, or wired to your bank (provided your bank information is already on file). There may be a $5 fee for wire redemptions under $5,000, and your bank may charge for incoming or outgoing wire transfers regardless of size. Please note that large purchase and redemption requests initiated through automated services, including the National Securities Clearing Corporation, may be rejected and, in such instances, the transaction must be placed by contacting a service representative. |
If you request to redeem a specific dollar amount, and the market value of your account is less than the amount of your request, we will redeem all shares from your account. |
Some of the T. Rowe Price funds may impose a redemption fee. Check the funds prospectus under Contingent Redemption Fee in Pricing Shares and Receiving Sale Proceeds. The fee is paid to the fund. |
By Phone |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients can call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 to place their order. Individuals can call Shareholder Services at 1-800-225-5132 to place their transaction. If you find our phones busy during |
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unusually volatile markets, please consider placing your order online through troweprice.com. |
By Mail | For each account involved, provide the account name and number, fund name, and exchange or redemption amount. For exchanges, be sure to specify any fund you are exchanging out of and the fund or funds you are exchanging into. T. Rowe Price may require a signature guarantee of all registered owners (see Transaction Procedures and Special RequirementsSignature Guarantees). Please use the appropriate address below to avoid a delay in processing your transaction: |
For individuals via
U.S. Postal Service For institutions via
U.S. Postal Service For
individuals via private carriers/overnight services For institutions via private carriers/overnight services |
| T. Rowe Price funds and their agents, in their sole discretion, reserve the following rights: (1) to waive or lower investment minimums; (2) to accept initial purchases by telephone; (3) to refuse any purchase or exchange order; (4) to cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order placed through an intermediary no later than the business day after the order is received by the intermediary (including, but |
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not limited to, orders deemed to result in excessive trading, market timing, or 5% ownership); (5) to cease offering fund shares at any time to all or certain groups of investors; (6) to freeze any account and suspend account services when notice has been received of a dispute regarding the ownership of the account, or a legal claim against an account, upon initial notification to T. Rowe Price of a shareholders death until T. Rowe Price receives required documentation in good order, or if there is reason to believe a fraudulent transaction may occur; (7) to otherwise modify the conditions of purchase and modify or terminate any services at any time; (8) to waive any wire, small account, maintenance, or fiduciary fees charged to a group of shareholders; (9) to act on instructions reasonably believed to be genuine; (10) to involuntarily redeem an account at the net asset value calculated the day the account is redeemed, in cases of threatening conduct, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or if the fund or its agent is unable, through its procedures, to verify the identity of the person(s) or entity opening an account; and (11) for money funds, to suspend redemptions and postpone the payment of proceeds to facilitate an orderly liquidation of the fund. |
Financial Institution Services | Many services are available to you as an institutional shareholdersome you receive automatically and others you must authorize or request on the new account form. By signing up for services on the new account form, you avoid having to complete a separate form at a later time and obtain a signature guarantee. For information on the services currently offered, call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790. |
Retirement Plans | We offer a wide range of plans for institutions and large and small businesses, including: SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)(7)s. For information on these retirement plans, please call our Trust Company at 1-800-492-7670. |
A Statement of Additional Information for the T. Rowe Price family of funds, which includes additional information about the funds, has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Further information about fund investments, including a review of market conditions and the managers recent investment strategies and their impact on performance during the past fiscal year, will appear in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports once they are available. To obtain free copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-8790 or contact your intermediary. These documents are available through troweprice.com.
Fund information and Statements of Additional Information are also available from the Public Reference Room of the SEC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8090. Fund reports and other fund information are available on the EDGAR Database on the SECs Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the Public Reference Room, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-1520.
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
1940 Act File No. 811-2958 R441-040 12/15/15
PROSPECTUS | |
TEIMX | |
December 15, 2015 | |
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class | |
A fund seeking high income and capital appreciation through investments in bonds denominated in emerging markets currencies. This class is generally available only to financial intermediaries and other institutional investors. | |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. | |
Table of Contents
SUMMARY
The fund seeks to provide high income and capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.
Fees and Expenses of the Funds I Class
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment) | |
Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held for 90 days or less) | 2.00% |
Annual
fund operating expenses | |
Management fees | 0.74% |
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees | 0.00% |
Other expenses | 0.12%a |
Total annual fund operating expenses | 0.86% |
Fee waiver/expense reimbursement | (0.07)%a |
Total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursement | 0.79% |
a Through April 30, 2018, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. has agreed to pay the operating expenses of the funds I Class excluding management fees; interest; expenses related to borrowings, taxes and brokerage; nonrecurring, extraordinary expenses; and acquired fund fees and expenses (I Class Operating Expenses), to the extent the I Class Operating Expenses exceed 0.05% of the class average daily net assets. Any expenses paid under this agreement are subject to reimbursement to T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. by the fund or class whenever the funds I Class Operating Expenses are below 0.05%. However, no reimbursement will be made more than three years after the payment of the I Class Operating Expenses or if such reimbursement would cause the funds I Class Operating Expenses to exceed 0.05%. Termination of this agreement would require approval by the funds Board of Directors.
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, the funds operating expenses remain the same, and the expense limitation currently in place is not renewed. The figures have been adjusted to reflect fee waivers or expense reimbursements only in the periods for which the expense limitation arrangement is expected to continue. 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 |
$81 | $257 | $460 | $1,045 |
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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 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 funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the funds portfolio turnover rate (for existing classes) was 82.4% of the average value of its portfolio.
Investments, Risks, and Performance
Principal Investment Strategies Under normal conditions, at least 80% of the funds net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in bonds that are denominated in emerging markets currencies, and in derivative instruments that provide investment exposure to such securities. Emerging market bonds include fixed rate and floating rate bonds that are issued by governments, government agencies, and supranational organizations of, and corporate issuers located in or conducting the predominant part of their business activities in, the emerging market countries of Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The fund relies on a classification by either JP Morgan or the International Monetary Fund to determine which countries are emerging markets.
Investment decisions are based on fundamental research as well as market factors, such as yield and credit quality differences among bonds as well as supply and demand trends and currency values. The fund generally invests in securities where the combination of fixed-income returns and currency exchange rates appears attractive or, if the currency trend is unfavorable, where we believe the currency risk can be minimized through hedging. The fund may purchase bonds of any credit quality and there are no overall limits on the funds investments in bonds that are unrated or rated below investment-grade (also known as junk bonds). While the fund expects normally to maintain a weighted average maturity of at least 3 years, there are no maturity restrictions on the overall portfolio or on individual securities purchased by the fund.
Through the use of currency derivative instruments such as forward currency exchange contracts, currency swaps, foreign currency options, and currency futures, the fund has wide flexibility to purchase and sell currencies independently of whether the fund owns bonds in those currencies and to engage in currency hedging transactions. The funds currency positions will vary with its outlook on the strength or weakness of one foreign currency compared to another foreign currency and the relative value of various foreign currencies to one another. Currency hedging is permitted, but not required, and the fund will normally be heavily exposed to foreign currencies. The fund may take a short position in a currency, which allows the fund to sell a currency in excess of the value of its holdings denominated in that currency or sell a currency even if it does not hold any assets denominated in the currency. In addition, the fund may use interest rate swaps and futures in order to take long or
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short positions with respect to its exposure to a particular country or bond market, subject to the investment restrictions applicable to futures and swaps.
The fund is nondiversified, meaning it may invest a greater portion of its assets in fewer issuers than is permissible for a diversified fund.
The fund may sell holdings for a variety of reasons, such as to alter geographic or currency exposure, to adjust the portfolios average maturity, duration, or credit quality or to shift assets into and out of higher-yielding or lower-yielding securities.
Principal Risks As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money by investing in the fund. The principal risks of investing in this fund are summarized as follows:
Active management risk The fund is subject to the risk that the investment advisers judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the funds investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the fund fail to produce the intended results, the fund could underperform other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.
Fixed income markets risk Economic and other market developments can adversely affect fixed income securities markets. At times, participants in these markets may develop concerns about the ability of certain issuers of debt securities to make timely principal and interest payments, or they may develop concerns about the ability of financial institutions that make markets in certain debt securities to facilitate an orderly market. Those concerns could cause increased volatility and reduced liquidity in particular securities or in the overall fixed income markets and the related derivatives markets. A lack of liquidity or other adverse credit market conditions may hamper the funds ability to sell the debt securities in which it invests or to find and purchase suitable debt instruments.
International investing risk Investing in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. International securities tend to be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and may lose value because of adverse local, political, social, or economic developments overseas, or due to changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. In addition, international investments are subject to settlement practices and regulatory and financial reporting standards that differ from those of the U.S.
Emerging markets risk The risks of international investing are heightened for securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in international developed markets, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on international investments,
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restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and less efficient trading markets.
Currency risk Because the funds emphasis is on investing in securities denominated in the currencies of emerging market countries, the fund is subject to the significant risk that it could experience losses based solely on the weakness of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar and changes in the exchange rates between such currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Hedging risk The funds attempts at hedging and taking long and short positions in currencies may not be successful and could cause the fund to lose money or fail to get the benefit of a gain on a hedged position. If currency values and exchange rates do not move in the anticipated direction, the fund could be in a worse position than if it had not entered into such transactions.
Credit risk This is the risk that an issuer of a debt security could suffer an adverse change in financial condition that results in a payment default, security downgrade, or inability to meet a financial obligation.
Junk bond risk The risk of default is much greater for emerging market bonds and securities rated as below investment grade (junk bonds). The fund is exposed to greater credit risk than other bond funds because companies and governments in emerging markets are usually not as strong financially and are more susceptible to economic downturns. Junk bonds should be considered speculative as they carry greater risks of default and erratic price swings due to real or perceived changes in the credit quality of the issuer.
Interest rate risk This risk refers to the chance that interest rates will increase, causing a decline in bond prices (bond prices and interest rates usually move in opposite directions). Generally, securities with longer maturities or durations and funds with longer weighted average maturities or durations carry greater interest rate risk. The monetary policies of emerging markets countries tend to make the impact and likelihood of local interest rate changes more difficult to predict.
Liquidity risk This is the risk that the fund may not be able to sell a holding in a timely manner at a desired price. Reduced liquidity in the bond markets can result from a number of events, such as significant trading activity, reductions in bond inventory, and rapid or unexpected changes in interest rates. Less liquid markets could lead to greater price volatility and limit the funds ability to sell a holding at a suitable price.
Nondiversification risk As a nondiversified fund, the fund has the ability to invest a larger percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of issuers. The funds share price can be expected to fluctuate more than that of a comparable diversified fund.
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Derivatives risk The fund uses forward currency exchange contracts, swaps, options or futures, and is therefore exposed to additional volatility in comparison to investing directly in bonds and other debt securities. These instruments can be illiquid and difficult to value, may involve leverage so that small changes produce disproportionate losses for the fund and, if not traded on an exchange, are subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will fail to meet its obligations under the derivatives contract. The funds principal use of derivatives involves the risk that anticipated changes in currency values, currency exchange rates, or interest rate movements will not be accurately predicted, which could significantly harm the funds performance, and the chance that regulatory developments could negatively affect the funds investments in such instruments. Taking a short position in a particular currency could cause the fund to lose money if the currency appreciates in value.
Performance The Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and does not have a full calendar year of performance history. Performance for the class will be presented after the class has been in operation for one full calendar year. As a point of comparison, however, the following bar chart and table show calendar year returns and average annual total returns for the existing Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund (Investor Class). Because the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class is expected to have lower expenses than the Investor Class, its performance, had it existed over the periods shown, would have been higher. The Investor Class and the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class share the same portfolio. The bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the fund by showing changes in the performance from year to year and how the Investor Class average annual returns for certain periods compare with the returns of a relevant broad-based market index, as well as with the returns of other comparative indexes that have investment characteristics similar to those of the fund.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted for the Investor Class.
Performance information represents only past performance (before and after taxes) and does not necessarily indicate future results.
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In addition, the average annual total returns table shows hypothetical after-tax returns to demonstrate how taxes paid by a shareholder may influence returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as a 401(k) account or individual retirement account. In some cases, the figure shown for returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares may be higher than the figure shown for returns before taxes because the calculations assume the investor received a tax deduction for any loss incurred on the sale of shares.
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| Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund |
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| Returns before taxes | -5.80 | % | -2.51 | % | |||
| Returns after taxes on distributions | -7.26 |
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| -3.72 |
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| and sale of fund shares | -3.19 |
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| J.P. Morgan GBI - EM Global Diversified (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) | -5.72 |
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| Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average | -5.65 |
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* Returns as of 5/31/11.
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Current performance information may be obtained through troweprice.com or by calling 1-800-638-8790.
Management
Investment Adviser T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price)
Investment Sub-adviser T. Rowe Price International Ltd (T. Rowe Price International)
Portfolio Manager | Title | Managed Fund Since | Joined Investment |
Andrew J. Keirle | Chairman of Investment Advisory Committee | 2011 | 2005 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
The funds I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment, although the minimum may be waived for certain accounts, such as retirement plans and financial intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts. There is no minimum for subsequent purchases. If you hold shares through a retirement plan or financial intermediary, different investment minimums may apply to your account.
You may purchase, redeem, or exchange shares of the fund at any time by written request or by calling 1-800-638-8790 on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. If you hold shares through a financial intermediary, you must purchase, redeem, and exchange shares through your intermediary.
Tax Information
The fund declares dividends daily and pays them on the first business day of each month. Any capital gains are declared and paid annually, usually in December. Redemptions or exchanges of fund shares and distributions by the fund, whether or not you reinvest these amounts in additional fund shares, may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you invest through a tax-deferred account (although you may be taxed upon withdrawal from such account).
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
The fund and its investment adviser do not pay broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries for sales or related services of the funds I Class shares.
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The following policies and procedures generally apply to I Class accounts in the T. Rowe Price family of funds.
How and When Shares Are Priced
The share price, also called the net asset value, for each share class of a fund is calculated at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) each day that the exchange is open for business. To calculate the net asset value, the funds assets are valued and totaled; liabilities are subtracted; and each class proportionate share of the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. Market values are used to price portfolio holdings for which market quotations are readily available. Market values generally reflect the prices at which securities actually trade or represent prices that have been adjusted based on evaluations and information provided by the funds pricing services. If a market value for a security is not available or normal valuation procedures are deemed to be inappropriate, the fund will make a good faith effort to assign a fair value to the security by taking into account various factors and methodologies that have been approved by the funds Board of Directors/Trustees. This value may differ from the value the fund receives upon sale of the securities. Amortized cost is used to price securities held by money funds and certain other debt securities held by a fund. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation.
Non-U.S. equity securities are valued on the basis of their most recent closing market prices at 4 p.m. ET, except under the circumstances described below. Most foreign markets close before 4 p.m. ET. For example, the most recent closing prices for securities traded in certain Asian markets may be as much as 15 hours old at 4 p.m. ET. If a fund determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of the funds securities, the fund will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of 4 p.m. ET. In deciding whether to make these adjustments, the fund reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. The fund may also fair value certain securities or a group of securities in other situationsfor example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the fund is open. For a fund that has investments in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the fund does not price its
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shares, the funds net asset value may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the funds shares.
The fund uses various pricing services to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices and to value most fixed income securities. The fund cannot predict how often it will use closing prices and how often it will adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its fair value process, the fund routinely compares closing market prices, the next days opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices. The fund also evaluates a variety of factors when assigning fair values to private placements and other restricted securities. Other mutual funds may adjust the prices of their securities by different amounts or assign different fair values than the fair value that the fund assigns to the same security.
The various ways you can buy, sell, and exchange shares are explained at the end of this prospectus and on the New Account form. These procedures may differ for institutional and employer-sponsored retirement accounts or if you hold your account through an intermediary.
How Your Purchase, Sale, or Exchange Price Is Determined
I Class shares may be purchased directly from T. Rowe Price or through various third-party intermediaries, including banks, brokers, and investment advisers. If your request is received by T. Rowe Price or its agent in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET), your transaction will be priced at that business days net asset value. To ensure that your request is submitted in correct form, please refer to Account Requirements and Transaction Information in Section 4. If your request is received after the close of the New York Stock Exchange, your transaction will be priced at the next business days net asset value unless the fund has an agreement with your intermediary that permits the intermediary to accept orders on behalf of the fund until the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET). In such cases, if your order is received by the intermediary in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange and is transmitted to T. Rowe Price and paid for in accordance with the agreement, the transaction will be priced at the next net asset value computed after the intermediary received your order. If the fund does not have an agreement with your intermediary, T. Rowe Price must receive the request in correct form from your intermediary by the close of the New York Stock Exchange in order for your transaction to be priced at that business days net asset value.
Contact your intermediary for trade deadlines and the applicable policies for purchasing, selling, or exchanging your shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. The intermediary may charge a fee for its services.
When authorized by the fund, certain financial institutions or retirement plans purchasing fund shares on behalf of customers or plan participants through T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services or T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services may place a purchase order unaccompanied by payment. Payment for these shares must
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be received by the time designated by the fund (not to exceed the period established for settlement under applicable regulations). If payment is not received by this time, the order may be canceled. The financial institution or retirement plan is responsible for any costs or losses incurred by the fund or T. Rowe Price if payment is delayed or not received.
Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time until which orders are accepted may be changed in case of an emergency or if the New York Stock Exchange closes at a time other than 4 p.m. ET. In the event of an emergency closing, a funds shareholders will receive the next share price calculated by the fund. There may be times when you are unable to contact us by telephone or access your account online due to extreme market activity, the unavailability of the T. Rowe Price website, or other circumstances. Should this occur, your order must still be placed and accepted by T. Rowe Price prior to the time the New York Stock Exchange closes to be priced at that business days net asset value.
How Proceeds Are Received
When filling out the New Account form, you may wish to give yourself the widest range of options for receiving proceeds from a sale.
If you invest directly with T. Rowe Price and your request is received in correct form by T. Rowe Price or its agent on a business day prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange, proceeds are usually sent on the next business day. Proceeds can be mailed by check or sent electronically to a bank account by Automated Clearing House transfer or bank wire. Automated Clearing House is an automated method of initiating payments from, and receiving payments in, your financial institution account. Proceeds sent by Automated Clearing House transfer are usually credited to your account the second business day after the sale, and there are typically no fees associated with such payments. Proceeds sent by bank wire are usually credited to your account the next business day after the sale, although your financial institution may charge an incoming wire fee.
If you invest through an intermediary, you must contact your intermediary about procedures for receiving your redemption proceeds. Normally, the fund transmits proceeds to intermediaries for redemption orders received in correct form on either the next or third business day after receipt, depending on the arrangement with the intermediary.
Exception Under certain circumstances, and when deemed to be in a funds best interest, proceeds may not be sent for up to seven calendar days after we receive a redemption request in good order.
If for some reason we cannot accept your request to sell shares, we will contact you.
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Contingent Redemption Fee
Short-term trading can disrupt a funds investment program and create additional costs for long-term shareholders. For these reasons, certain T. Rowe Price funds, listed in the following table, assess a fee on redemptions (including exchanges out of a fund), which reduces the proceeds from such redemptions by the amounts indicated:
T. Rowe Price I Class Funds With Redemption Fees | ||
Fund | Redemption fee | Holding period |
Emerging Markets BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Corporate BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Local Currency BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Equity Index 500I Class | 0.5% | 90 days or less |
Global High Income BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
High YieldI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International DiscoveryI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International Growth & IncomeI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
New AsiaI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Overseas StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real AssetsI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real EstateI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Small-Cap ValueI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Redemption fees are paid to a fund to deter short-term trading, offset costs, and protect the funds long-term shareholders. Subject to the exceptions described on the following pages, all persons holding shares of a T. Rowe Price fund that imposes a redemption fee are subject to the fee, whether the person is holding shares directly with a T. Rowe Price fund; through a retirement plan for which T. Rowe Price serves as recordkeeper; or indirectly through an intermediary (such as a broker, bank, or investment adviser), recordkeeper for retirement plan participants, or other third party.
Computation of Holding Period
When an investor sells shares of a fund that assesses a redemption fee, T. Rowe Price will use the first-in, first-out method to determine the holding period for the shares sold. Under this method, the date of redemption or exchange will be compared with the earliest purchase date of shares held in the account. A redemption fee will be charged on shares sold on or before the end of the required holding period. The day
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after the date of your purchase is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the holding period. For example, if you redeem your shares on or before the 90th day from the date of purchase, you will be assessed the redemption fee. If you purchase shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine how the holding period will be applied.
Transactions Not Subject to Redemption Fees
The T. Rowe Price funds will not assess a redemption fee with respect to certain transactions. As of the date of this prospectus, the following shares of T. Rowe Price funds will not be subject to redemption fees:
· Shares redeemed through an automated, systematic withdrawal plan;
· Shares redeemed through or used to establish certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap, and advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;*
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class of the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees (e.g., for failure to meet account minimums);
· Shares purchased by rollover or changes of account registration within the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that other shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy);
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares that are redeemed in-kind;
· Shares transferred to T. Rowe Price or a third-party intermediary acting as a service provider when the age of the shares cannot be determined systematically;* and
· Shares redeemed in retirement plans or other products that restrict trading to no more frequently than once per quarter, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price.
* Subsequent exchanges of these shares into funds that assess redemption fees will subject such shares to the fee.
Redemption Fees on Shares Held in Retirement Plans
If shares are held in a retirement plan, redemption fees generally will be assessed on shares redeemed by exchange only if they were originally purchased by exchange. However, redemption fees may apply to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price or how the fees are applied by your plans recordkeeper. To determine which of your transactions are subject to redemption fees, you should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper.
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Omnibus Accounts
If your shares are held through an intermediary in an omnibus account, T. Rowe Price relies on the intermediary to assess the redemption fee on underlying shareholder accounts. T. Rowe Price seeks to enter into agreements with intermediaries establishing omnibus accounts that require the intermediary to assess the redemption fees. There are no assurances that T. Rowe Price will be successful in identifying all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess the fees.
Certain intermediaries may not apply the exemptions previously listed to the redemption fee policy; all redemptions by persons trading through such intermediaries may be subject to the fee. Certain intermediaries may exempt transactions not listed from redemption fees, if approved by T. Rowe Price. Persons redeeming shares through an intermediary should check with their respective intermediary to determine which transactions are subject to the fees.
Each fund intends to qualify to be treated each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to qualify, a fund must satisfy certain income, diversification, and distribution requirements. A regulated investment company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax at the portfolio level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. However, if a fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and was ineligible to or otherwise did not cure such failure, the result would be fund-level taxation and, consequently, a reduction in income available for distribution to the funds shareholders.
To the extent possible, all net investment income and realized capital gains are distributed to shareholders.
Dividends and Other Distributions
Dividend and capital gain distributions are reinvested in additional fund shares in your account unless you select another option. Reinvesting distributions results in compounding, which allows you to receive dividends and capital gain distributions on an increasing number of shares.
Distributions not reinvested may be paid by check or transmitted to your bank account via Automated Clearing House or may be automatically invested into another fund account. If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your check, or if your check remains uncashed for six months, the fund reserves the right to reinvest your distribution check in your account at the net asset value on the day of the reinvestment and to reinvest all subsequent distributions in shares of the fund.
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Interest will not accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distributions or redemption checks.
The following table provides details on dividend payments:
Dividend Payment Schedule | |
Fund | Dividends |
Bond funds | · Shares normally begin to earn dividends on the business day after payment is received by T. Rowe Price. · Declared daily and paid on the first business day of each month. |
Stock funds: | |
· Equity Index 500 | · Declared and paid quarterly, if any, in March, June, September, and December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
· All others | · Declared and paid annually, if any, generally in December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
Bond fund shares earn dividends through the date of redemption (except for wire redemptions from money funds prior to noon ET, which earn dividends through the calendar day prior to the date of redemption). Shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will continue to earn dividends until the next business day. Generally, if you redeem all of your bond or money fund shares at any time during the month, you will also receive all dividends earned through the date of redemption in the same check. When you redeem only a portion of your bond or money fund shares, all dividends accrued on those shares will be reinvested, or paid in cash, on the next dividend payment date. The funds do not pay dividends in fractional cents. Any dividend amount earned for a particular day on all shares held that is one-half of one cent or greater (for example, $0.016) will be rounded up to the next whole cent ($0.02), and any amount that is less than one-half of one cent (for example, $0.014) will be rounded down to the nearest whole cent ($0.01). Please note that if the dividend payable on all shares held is less than one-half of one cent for a particular day, no dividend will be earned for that day.
If you purchase and sell your shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine when your shares begin and stop accruing dividends as the information previously described may vary.
Capital Gain Payments
A capital gain or loss is the difference between the purchase and sale price of a security. If a fund has net capital gains for the year (after subtracting any capital losses), they are usually declared and paid in December to shareholders of record on a specified date that month. If a second distribution is necessary, it is paid the following year.
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Tax Information
In most cases, you will be provided information for your tax filing needs no later than mid-February.
If you invest in the fund through a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and distributions from the fund or the sale of fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. You may receive a Form 1099-R or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as applicable, if any portion of the account is distributed to you.
If you invest in the fund through a taxable account, you generally will be subject to tax when:
· You sell fund shares, including an exchange from one fund to another.
· The fund makes dividend or capital gain distributions.
For individual shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends representing
qualified dividend income received by the fund may be subject to tax at the lower rates applicable
to long-term capital gains rather than ordinary income. You may report it as qualified dividend
income in computing your taxes, provided you have held the fund shares on which the dividend was
paid for more than 60 days during the
121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend
date. Ordinary dividends that do not qualify for this lower rate are generally taxable at the investors
marginal income tax rate. This includes the portion of ordinary dividends derived from interest, short-term
capital gains, distributions from nonqualified foreign corporations, and dividends received by the fund
from stocks that were on loan. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the bond funds is expected
to qualify for this lower rate.
For corporate shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends may be eligible for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations to the extent the funds income consists of dividends paid by U.S. corporations. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the international stock or bond funds is expected to qualify for this deduction.
A 3.8% net investment income tax is imposed on net investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains of U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly) and of estates and trusts.
If you hold your fund through an intermediary, the intermediary is responsible for providing you with any necessary tax forms. You should contact your intermediary for the tax information that will be sent to you and reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Taxes on Fund Redemptions
When you sell shares in any fund, you may realize a gain or loss. An exchange from one fund to another in a taxable account is also a sale for tax purposes.
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you Form 1099-B, if applicable, no later than mid-February, indicating the date and amount of each sale you made in the fund during the prior year. This information will also be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. For most new accounts or those opened by exchange in 1984 or later, we will provide you with the gain or loss on the shares you sold during the year based on the average cost single category method. You may calculate the cost basis using other methods acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service, such as specific identification.
For
mutual fund shares acquired after 2011, tax regulations require cost basis information to be reported
to you and the Internal Revenue Service on
Form 1099-B using a cost basis method selected by
you or, in the absence of such selected method, our default method if you acquire your shares directly
from us. Our default method is average cost. If you acquire your fund shares through an intermediary
after 2011, you should check with your intermediary regarding the applicable cost basis method. You should,
however, note that the cost basis information reported to you may not always be the same as what you
should report on your tax return because the rules applicable to the determination of cost basis on Form 1099-B
may be different from the rules applicable to the determination of cost basis for reporting on your tax
return. Therefore, you should save your transaction records to make sure the information reported on
your tax return is accurate. To help you maintain accurate records, T. Rowe Price will make available
to you a confirmation promptly following each transaction you make (except for systematic purchases and
systematic redemptions) and a year-end statement detailing all of your transactions in each fund account
during the year. If you hold your fund through an intermediary, the intermediary is responsible for providing
you with transaction confirmations and statements.
Taxes on Fund Distributions
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you, as applicable, no later than mid-February, a Form 1099-DIV, or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as required, indicating the tax status of any income dividends, dividends exempt from federal income taxes, and capital gain distributions made to you. This information will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxable distributions are generally taxable to you in the year in which they are paid. Your bond or money fund dividends for each calendar year will include dividends accrued up to the first business day of the next calendar year. You will be sent any additional information you need to determine your taxes on fund distributions, such as the portion of your dividends, if any, that may be exempt from state and local income taxes. Dividends from tax-free funds are generally expected to be tax-exempt.
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The tax treatment of a capital gain distribution is determined by how long the fund held the portfolio securities, not how long you held the shares in the fund. Short-term (one year or less) capital gain distributions are taxable at the same rate as ordinary income, and gains on securities held for more than one year are taxed at the lower rates applicable to long-term capital gains. If you realized a loss on the sale or exchange of fund shares that you held for six months or less, your short-term capital loss must be reclassified as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received during the period you held the shares. For funds investing in foreign securities, distributions resulting from the sale of certain foreign currencies, currency contracts, and the foreign currency portion of gains on debt securities are taxed as ordinary income. Net foreign currency losses may cause monthly or quarterly dividends to be reclassified as returns of capital.
The tax status of certain distributions may be recharacterized on year-end tax forms, such as your Form 1099-DIV. Distributions made by a fund may later be recharacterized for federal income tax purposesfor example, from taxable ordinary income dividends to returns of capital, which are generally nontaxable but reduce your tax basis in the funds shares. A recharacterization of distributions may occur for a number of reasons, including the recharacterization of income received from underlying investments, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), and distributions that exceed taxable income due to losses from foreign currency transactions or other investment transactions. Certain funds, including international bond funds and funds that invest significantly in REITs, are more likely to recharacterize a portion of their distributions as a result of their investments.
If the fund qualifies and elects to pass through nonrefundable foreign income taxes paid to foreign governments during the year, your portion of such taxes will be reported to you as taxable income. However, you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for those amounts. There can be no assurance that a fund will meet the requirements to pass through foreign income taxes paid.
Taxable distributions are subject to tax whether reinvested in additional shares or received in cash.
If a fund holds Build America Bonds or other qualified tax credit bonds and elects to pass through the corresponding interest income and any available tax credits, you will need to report both the interest income and any such tax credits as taxable income. You may be able to claim the tax credits on your federal tax return as an offset to your income tax (including alternative minimum tax) liability, but the tax credits generally are not refundable. There is no assurance, however, that a fund will elect to pass through the income and credits.
Tax Consequences of Hedging
Entering into certain transactions involving options, futures, swaps, and forward currency exchange contracts may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in a
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fund being required to distribute gains on such transactions even though it did not close the contracts during the year or receive cash to pay such distributions. The fund may not be able to reduce its distributions for losses on such transactions to the extent of unrealized gains in offsetting positions.
Tax Effect of Buying Shares Before an Income Dividend or Capital Gain Distribution
If you buy shares shortly before or on the record datethe date that establishes you as the person to receive the upcoming distributionyou may receive a portion of the money you just invested in the form of a taxable distribution. Therefore, you may wish to find out a funds record date before investing. In addition, a funds share price may, at any time, reflect undistributed capital gains or income and unrealized appreciation, which may result in future taxable distributions. Such distributions can occur even in a year when the fund has a negative return.
Following these procedures helps assure timely and accurate transactions.
Purchase Conditions
Nonpayment If the fund does not receive payment for an order in a timely manner, your purchase may be canceled. The shareholder (or intermediary) will be responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by the fund or transfer agent. The funds and their agents have the right to reject or cancel any purchase, exchange, or redemption due to nonpayment.
U.S. Dollars All purchases must be paid for in U.S. dollars; checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
Sale (Redemption) Conditions
Holds on Immediate Redemptions: 10-Day Hold If shares are sold that were recently purchased and paid for by check or Automated Clearing House transfer, the fund will process the redemption but will generally delay sending the proceeds for up to 10 calendar days to allow the check or transfer to clear. If, during the clearing period, we receive a check drawn against your newly purchased shares, it will be returned marked uncollected. (The 10-day hold does not apply to purchases paid for by bank wire or automatic purchases through payroll deduction.)
Telephone Transactions You can only conduct transactions involving the I Class over the telephone or in writing. The T. Rowe Price funds and their agents use reasonable procedures to verify the identity of the shareholder. If these procedures are followed, the funds and their agents are not liable for any losses that may occur from acting on unauthorized instructions. A confirmation is sent promptly after a transaction. Please review it carefully and contact T. Rowe Price immediately about
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any transaction you believe to be unauthorized. Telephone conversations are recorded.
Large Redemptions Large redemptions (for example, $250,000 or more) can adversely affect a portfolio managers ability to implement a funds investment strategy by causing the premature sale of securities that would otherwise be held longer. Therefore, the fund reserves the right (without prior notice) to pay all or part of redemption proceeds with securities from the funds portfolio rather than in cash (redemption in-kind). If this occurs, the securities will be selected by the fund in its absolute discretion, and the redeeming shareholder or account will be responsible for disposing of the securities and bearing any associated costs and risks (for example, market risks until the securities are disposed of).
We also request that you give us at least three business days notice for any redemption of $2 million or more.
Excessive and Short-Term Trading Policy
Excessive transactions and short-term trading can be harmful to fund shareholders in various ways, such as disrupting a funds portfolio management strategies, increasing a funds trading costs, and negatively affecting its performance. Short-term traders in funds that invest in foreign securities may seek to take advantage of developments overseas that could lead to an anticipated difference between the price of the funds shares and price movements in foreign markets. While there is no assurance that T. Rowe Price can prevent all excessive and short-term trading, the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the T. Rowe Price funds have adopted the following trading limits that are designed to deter such activity and protect the funds shareholders. The funds may revise their trading limits and procedures at any time as the Boards of Directors/Trustees deem necessary or appropriate to better detect short-term trading that may adversely affect the funds, to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, or to impose additional or alternative restrictions.
Subject to certain exceptions, each T. Rowe Price fund restricts a shareholders purchases (including through exchanges) into a fund account for a period of 30 calendar days after the shareholder has redeemed or exchanged out of that same fund account (the 30-Day Purchase Block). The calendar day after the date of redemption is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the period before another purchase may be made.
General Exceptions As of the date of this prospectus, the following types of transactions generally are not subject to the 30-Day Purchase Block:
· Shares purchased or redeemed in money funds and ultra short-term bond funds;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through a systematic purchase or withdrawal plan;
· Checkwriting redemptions from bond and money funds;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;
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· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees;
· Transfers and changes of account registration within the same fund;
· Shares purchased by asset transfer or direct rollover;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through IRA conversions and recharacterizations;
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Transactions in Section 529 college savings plans;
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class in the same fund; and
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds that are purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund, including shares purchased by T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy).
Transactions in certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap programs, and other advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, may also be exempt from the 30-Day Purchase Block, subject to prior written approval by T. Rowe Price.
In addition to restricting transactions in accordance with the 30-Day Purchase Block, T. Rowe Price may, in its discretion, reject (or instruct an intermediary to reject) any purchase or exchange into a fund from a person (which includes individuals and entities) whose trading activity could disrupt the management of the fund or dilute the value of the funds shares, including trading by persons acting collectively (e.g., following the advice of a newsletter). Such persons may be barred, without prior notice, from further purchases of T. Rowe Price funds for a period longer than 30 calendar days or permanently.
Intermediary Accounts If you invest in T. Rowe Price funds through an intermediary, you should review the intermediarys materials carefully or consult with the intermediary directly to determine the trading policy that will apply to your trades in the funds as well as any other rules or conditions on transactions that may apply. If T. Rowe Price is unable to identify a transaction placed through an intermediary as exempt from the excessive trading policy, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply.
Intermediaries may maintain their underlying accounts directly with the fund, although they often establish an omnibus account (one account with the fund that represents multiple underlying shareholder accounts) on behalf of their customers. When intermediaries establish omnibus accounts in the T. Rowe Price funds, T. Rowe Price is not able to monitor the trading activity of the underlying shareholders. However, T. Rowe Price monitors aggregate trading activity at the intermediary (omnibus account) level in an attempt to identify activity that indicates potential excessive or short-term trading. If it detects suspicious trading activity, T. Rowe Price may contact the intermediary and may request personal identifying
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information and transaction histories for some or all underlying shareholders (including plan participants, if applicable). If T. Rowe Price believes that excessive or short-term trading has occurred, it will instruct the intermediary to impose restrictions to discourage such practices and take appropriate action with respect to the underlying shareholder, including restricting purchases for 30 calendar days or longer. There is no assurance that T. Rowe Price will be able to properly enforce its excessive trading policies for omnibus accounts. Because T. Rowe Price generally relies on intermediaries to provide information and impose restrictions for omnibus accounts, its ability to monitor and deter excessive trading will be dependent upon the intermediaries timely performance of their responsibilities.
T. Rowe Price may allow an intermediary or other third party to maintain restrictions on trading in the T. Rowe Price funds that differ from the 30-Day Purchase Block. An alternative excessive trading policy would be acceptable to T. Rowe Price if it believes that the policy would provide sufficient protection to the T. Rowe Price funds and their shareholders that is consistent with the excessive trading policy adopted by the funds Boards of Directors/Trustees.
Retirement Plan Accounts If
shares are held in a retirement plan, generally the
30-Day Purchase Block applies only to shares
redeemed by a participant-directed exchange to another fund. However, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply
to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price
or the excessive trading policy applied by your plans recordkeeper. An alternative excessive trading
policy may apply to the T. Rowe Price funds where a retirement plan has its own policy deemed acceptable
to T. Rowe Price. You should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper to determine which
of your transactions are subject to the funds 30-Day Purchase Block or an alternative policy.
There is no guarantee that T. Rowe Price will be able to identify or prevent all excessive or short-term trades or trading practices.
Keeping Your Account Open
To keep operating expenses lower, we ask you to maintain an account balance of at least $1 million. If your investment falls below $1 million (even if due to market depreciation), we have the right to convert your account to a different share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio or redeem your account at the then-current net asset value after giving you 60 days to increase your balance. The redemption of your account could result in a taxable gain.
Signature Guarantees
A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect you and the T. Rowe Price funds from fraud by verifying your signature.
The shareholder or intermediary may need to obtain a signature guarantee in certain situations, such as:
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· Written requests to redeem over $5 million;
· Remitting redemption proceeds to any person, address, or bank account not on file, or transferring redemption proceeds to a T. Rowe Price fund account with a different registration (name or ownership) from yours;
· Changing the account registration or broker-dealer of record for an account; and
· Establishing certain services after the account is opened.
Intermediaries should consult their T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services representative for specific requirements relating to their account. The signature guarantee must be obtained from a financial institution that is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program. You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from most banks, savings institutions, broker-dealers, and other guarantors acceptable to T. Rowe Price. When obtaining a Medallion signature guarantee, please discuss with the guarantor the dollar amount of your proposed transaction. It is important that the level of coverage provided by the guarantors stamp covers the dollar amount of the transaction or it may be rejected. We cannot accept guarantees from notaries public or organizations that do not provide reimbursement in the case of fraud.
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How is the fund organized?
T. Rowe Price International Funds, Inc. (the Corporation) was incorporated in Maryland in 1979. Currently, the Corporation consists of 23 series, each representing a separate pool of assets with different investment objectives and investment policies. Each series is an open-end management investment company, or mutual fund. Mutual funds pool money received from shareholders of each class into a single portfolio and invest it to try to achieve specified objectives. In 2015, the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund issued a separate class of shares known as the I Class.
What is meant by shares?
As with all mutual funds, investors purchase shares when they put money in a fund. These shares are part of a funds authorized capital stock, but share certificates are not issued.
Each share and fractional share entitles the shareholder to:
· Receive a proportional interest in income and capital gain distributions. For funds with multiple share classes, the income dividends for each share class will generally differ from those of other share classes to the extent that the expense ratios of the classes differ.
· Cast one vote per share on certain fund matters, including the election of fund directors/trustees, changes in fundamental policies, or approval of material changes to the funds management contract. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights on matters affecting only that class.
Do T. Rowe Price funds have annual shareholder meetings?
The funds are not required to hold regularly scheduled shareholder meetings. To avoid unnecessary costs to fund shareholders, shareholder meetings are only held when certain matters, such as changes in fundamental policies or elections of directors/trustees, must be decided. In addition, shareholders representing at least 10% of all eligible votes may call a special meeting for the purpose of voting on the removal of any fund director or trustee. If a meeting is held and you cannot attend, you can vote by proxy. Before the meeting, the fund will send or make available to you proxy materials that explain the matters to be decided and include instructions on voting by mail, telephone, or the Internet.
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Who runs the fund?
General Oversight
The fund is governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) that meets regularly to review fund investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The Board elects the funds officers. At least 75% of Board members are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates (the Firm).
All decisions regarding the purchase and sale of fund investments are made by T. Rowe Price or an affiliated investment adviserspecifically by the funds portfolio managers.
Investment Advisers
T. Rowe Price is the funds investment adviser and oversees the selection of the funds investments and management of the funds portfolio. T. Rowe Price is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors, and sponsors and serves as adviser and sub-adviser to registered investment companies, institutional separate accounts, and common trust funds. The address for T. Rowe Price is 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. As of September 30, 2015, the Firm had approximately $725 billion in assets under management and provided investment management services for more than 9 million individual and institutional investor accounts.
T. Rowe Price has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with T. Rowe Price International under which T. Rowe Price International is authorized to trade securities and make discretionary investment decisions on behalf of the fund. T. Rowe Price International is an investment adviser registered or licensed with the SEC, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Agency of Japan, and other non-U.S. regulatory authorities. T. Rowe Price International sponsors and serves as adviser to foreign collective investment schemes and provides investment management services to investment companies and other institutional investors. T. Rowe Price International is headquartered in London and has several branch offices around the world. T. Rowe Price International is a direct subsidiary of T. Rowe Price and its address is 60 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4TZ, United Kingdom.
Portfolio Management
T. Rowe Price has established an Investment Advisory Committee with respect to the fund. The committee chairman has day-to-day responsibility for managing the funds portfolio and works with the committee in developing and executing the funds investment program. The members of the committee are as follows: Andrew J. Keirle, Chairman, Roy H. Adkins, Peter I. Botoucharov, Michael J. Conelius, Richard L. Hall, Arif Husain, Christopher J. Kushlis, Samy B. Muaddi, Michael D. Oh, Kenneth A. Orchard, Christoper J. Rothery, and Ju Yen Tan. The following information provides the year that the chairman first joined the Firm and the chairmans specific business experience during the past five years (although the chairman may have had portfolio management responsibilities for a longer period). Mr. Keirle was appointed co-
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chairman of the committee when the fund incepted in 2011 and became sole chairman in 2012. Mr. Keirle joined the Firm in 2005 and his investment experience dates from 1996. During the past five years, he has served as a portfolio manager for various global fixed income strategies managed by the Firm. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the portfolio managers ownership of fund shares.
The Management Fee
The management fee has two partsan individual fund fee, which reflects a funds particular characteristics, and a group fee. The group fee, which is designed to reflect the benefits of the shared resources of the T. Rowe Price investment management complex, is calculated daily based on the combined net assets of all T. Rowe Price funds (except the Spectrum Funds, Retirement Funds, Target Retirement Funds, TRP Reserve Investment Funds, and any index or private label mutual funds). The group fee schedule (in the following table) is graduated, declining as the asset total rises, so shareholders benefit from the overall growth in mutual fund assets.
Group Fee Schedule
0.334%* | First $50 billion |
0.305% | Next $30 billion |
0.300% | Next $40 billion |
0.295% | Next $40 billion |
0.290% | Next $60 billion |
0.285% | Next $80 billion |
0.280% | Next $100 billion |
0.275% | Next $100 billion |
0.270% | Thereafter |
* Represents a blended group fee rate containing various breakpoints.
The funds group fee is determined by applying the group fee rate to the funds average daily net assets. On May 31, 2015, the annual group fee rate was 0.29%. The individual fund fee, also applied to the funds average daily net assets, is 0.45%.
A discussion about the factors considered by the Board and its conclusions in approving the funds investment management contract with T. Rowe Price and the subadvisory contract with T. Rowe Price International appears in the funds semiannual report to shareholders for the period ended June 30.
Fund Operations and Shareholder Services
T. Rowe Price and The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to the oversight of T. Rowe Price, each provide certain accounting services to the T. Rowe Price funds. T. Rowe Price Services, Inc. acts as the transfer and dividend disbursing agent and provides shareholder and administrative services to the funds. These companies receive compensation from the funds for their services. The funds may also pay third-party
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intermediaries for performing shareholder and administrative services for underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts.
Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and your tolerance for risk. The fund may be appropriate for you if you are investing through an intermediary and seek diversification for your equity or domestic fixed income investments and can accept the risks that accompany foreign investing, including the potentially greater volatility associated with emerging markets and the increased currency risk associated with the fund. Your decision should also take into account whether you have any other foreign bond investments. If you can accept the possibility of share price declines in an effort to achieve high income and some capital growth, the fund could be an appropriate part of your overall investment strategy.
Buying foreign bonds can be difficult and costly for the individual investor, and gaining access to many foreign markets can be complicated. Few investors have the time, the expertise, or the resources to evaluate foreign markets effectively on their own. The professional management, broad diversification, and relative simplicity of mutual funds make them an attractive, low-cost vehicle for this type of investing.
Interest rates vary from country to country depending on local economic conditions and monetary and fiscal policies. Foreign bond markets, and especially emerging market bond markets, may experience frequent volatility. By investing in foreign bond markets, investors may benefit from potentially higher yields than U.S. bond markets provide. Therefore, investing internationally across various countries may provide investor diversification and allow investors to gain exposure to bond markets that do not necessarily follow the movement of the U.S. bond market.
The fund focuses its investments on emerging market bonds and other debt instruments that are denominated in the local currency of the issuer. These bond markets enable investors to get exposure both to local interest rates and to the currencies of emerging markets. Emerging market currencies also afford investors a potential hedge against weakness in the U.S. dollar. Therefore, the market value of the funds investments will be significantly affected by changes in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies in which those investments are traded. Security selection relies on in-depth country and currency analysis that seeks to identify shifts in country fundamentals and anticipated currency movements, and considers the risk adjusted attractiveness of currency and duration returns for various emerging market countries.
The fund may enter into forward currency exchange contracts and currency swaps, purchase and write options on currencies, and purchase and sell currency futures
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contracts and related options thereon in an effort to hedge against an expected decline in the value of currencies in which its portfolio holdings are denominated, to increase exposure to a particular foreign currency or to shift the funds foreign currency exposure from one country to another, or to enhance the funds returns. The fund may also use interest rate swaps and futures to adjust its country exposure.
As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money when you sell your shares of the fund. Funds that invest overseas generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. assets. Some particular risks affecting the fund include the following:
Market risk The market price of investments owned by a fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Fund investments may decline in value due to factors affecting the overall markets, or particular industries or sectors. The value of a holding may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for an issuers financial condition, changes in interest or currency rates, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of a holding may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. A fund may experience heavy redemptions that could cause the fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, which could cause the value of your investment in the fund to unexpectedly decline.
Currency risk This is the risk of a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that foreign currency. The overall impact on a funds holdings can be significant and long-lasting depending on the currencies represented in the portfolio, how each currency appreciates or depreciates in relation to the U.S. dollar, and whether currency positions are hedged. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time, particularly with respect to emerging markets currencies. Currency exchange rates can also be affected unpredictably by intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Because the fund is normally heavily exposed to foreign currencies, changes in currency exchange rates are likely to have a significant effect on the funds performance. Currency trends are unpredictable, and to the extent the fund purchases and sells currencies, it will also be subject to the risk that its trading strategies, including efforts at hedging, will not succeed. Furthermore, hedging and trading costs can be significant and reduce fund net asset value, and many emerging market currencies cannot be effectively hedged.
Other risks of foreign investing Risks can result from varying stages of economic and political development, differing regulatory environments, trading days and accounting standards, uncertain tax laws, and higher transaction costs of non-U.S. markets. Investments outside the U.S. could be subject to governmental actions such
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as capital or currency controls, nationalization of a company or industry, expropriation of assets, or imposition of high taxes. A trading market may close without warning for extended time periods, preventing a fund from buying or selling securities in that market.
Emerging markets risk Investments in emerging markets, which generally include Africa, parts of Europe and much of Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America, are subject to the risk of abrupt and severe price declines. The economic and political structures of emerging market countries, in most cases, do not compare favorably with the U.S. or other developed countries in terms of wealth and stability, and their financial markets often lack liquidity. These economies are less developed, can be overly reliant on particular industries, and more vulnerable to the ebb and flow of international trade, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Certain countries have legacies and periodic episodes of hyperinflation and currency devaluations, particularly Russia and many Latin American nations, and more recently many Asian countries. Governments in many emerging market countries participate to a significant degree in their economies and securities markets. Foreign investments may be restricted and subject to greater government control, including repatriation of sales proceeds. Some countries have histories of instability and upheaval that could cause their governments to act in a detrimental or hostile manner toward private enterprise or foreign investment. Investments in countries or regions that have recently begun moving away from central planning and state-owned industries toward free markets should be regarded as speculative.
While some countries have made progress in economic growth, liberalization, fiscal discipline, and political and social stability, there is no assurance these trends will continue. Significant risks, such as war and terrorism, currently affect some emerging market countries. Fund performance will likely be hurt by exposure to nations in the midst of hyperinflation, currency devaluation, trade disagreements, sudden political upheaval, or interventionist government policies. The volatility of emerging markets may be heightened by the actions (such as significant buying or selling) of a few major investors. For example, substantial decreases in cash flows of mutual funds investing in these markets could significantly affect local securities prices and, therefore, cause fund share prices to decline.
In response to political and military actions undertaken by Russia, the U.S. and European Union have instituted various sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, and other intergovernmental actions that may be undertaken against Russia in the future, could result in the devaluation of Russian currency, a downgrade in the countrys credit rating, and a significant decline in the value and liquidity of securities issued by Russian companies or the Russian government. Future sanctions and any retaliatory action by the Russian government could result in the immediate freeze of Russian securities, impairing the ability of the funds to buy, sell, or receive proceeds from those securities. These sanctions, and the continued disruption of the Russian
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economy, could severely impact the performance of any funds that have significant exposure to Russia.
All of these factors make investing in such countries significantly riskier than in other countries and any one of these could cause a funds share price to decline.
Credit risk This is the risk that an issuer of a debt security held by the fund will default (fail to make scheduled payments), potentially reducing the funds income and share price. Credit risk is increased when a portfolio security is downgraded or the perceived creditworthiness of an issuer or counterparty deteriorates. The risk of default is much greater for emerging market bonds and securities rated as below investment grade.
Companies and governments issuing lower-rated bonds are not as strong financially as those with higher credit ratings, and their bonds are often viewed as speculative investments. Such issuers are more vulnerable to real or perceived business setbacks and to changes in the economy, such as a recession, that might impair their ability to make timely interest and principal payments. Certain less-developed governments have in the past defaulted on payment of interest and principal on debt they have issued. As a result, your portfolio manager relies heavily on proprietary T. Rowe Price and T. Rowe Price International research when selecting these investments.
Liquidity risk This is the risk that a fund may not be able to sell a holding in a timely manner at a desired price. Sectors of the bond market can experience sudden downturns in trading activity. During periods of reduced market liquidity, the spread between the price at which a security can be bought and the price at which it can be sold can widen, and the fund may not be able to sell a holding readily at a price that reflects what the fund believes it should be worth. Less liquid securities can also become more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of broker-dealers to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where selling activity from fixed income investors may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market.
Emerging market bond risk Emerging market bonds are generally less liquid than higher-quality bonds issued by companies and governments in developed countries. Consequently, large purchases or sales of certain high-yield, emerging market debt issues may cause significant changes in their prices. Because many of these bonds do not trade frequently, when they do trade, their prices may be substantially higher or lower than had been expected. A lack of liquidity also means that more subjectivity will be used in establishing the fair value of the securities.
Interest rate risk This is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed income securities will increase as interest rates fall and that prices will decrease as interest rates rise (bond prices and interest rates usually move in opposite directions). Prices fall because the bonds in the funds portfolio become less attractive to other investors
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when securities with higher yields become available. Generally, securities with longer maturities and funds with longer weighted average maturities have greater interest rate risk. As a result, in a rising interest rate environment, the net asset value of a fund with a longer weighted average maturity typically decreases at a faster rate than the net asset value of a fund with a shorter weighted average maturity. In addition, changes in the local interest rates of emerging market countries tend to be more erratic than changes in interest rates of the U.S. and developed market countries.
Other factors The major factor influencing prices of high-quality bonds tends to be changes in interest rate levels (although an actual or perceived negative change in the bonds or issuers credit rating would become a major factor affecting the bonds price), but there are often several major factors affecting prices of lower-quality bonds. Because the credit quality of the issuer is lower, such bonds are more sensitive to developments affecting the issuers underlying fundamentals (for example, changes in financial condition or a particular countrys general economy). In addition, the entire bond market in an emerging market can experience sudden and sharp price swings due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large or sustained sales by institutional investors, a high-profile default, a political upheaval of some kind, or just a change in the markets psychology. This type of volatility is usually associated more with stocks than bonds, but investors in lower-quality bonds should also anticipate it.
Since mutual funds can be a major source of demand in certain markets, substantial cash flows into and out of these funds can affect high-yield and emerging market bond prices. If, for example, a significant number of funds were to sell bonds to meet shareholder redemptions, both bond prices and a funds share price could fall more than underlying fundamentals might justify.
Short positions If a fund takes a short position with respect to a particular currency, security, or bond market, it will lose money if the currency, security, or bond market appreciates in value, or an expected credit event fails to occur. Losses could be significant.
Nondiversification risk Because the fund is nondiversified, the fund can invest more of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than diversified funds. Concentrating investments could result in greater potential losses than for funds investing in a broader variety of issuers.
Derivatives risk The fund uses forwards, swaps, options, and futures, and is therefore exposed to potential volatility and losses greater than direct investments in the contracts underlying assets, the risk that anticipated currency or interest rate movements will not be accurately predicted, and the risk that the other party to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. These instruments may be illiquid and difficult to price, and subject to the risk that the other party to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The funds efforts at buying or selling currencies in order to take advantage of anticipated changes in exchange rates
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could result in significant losses for the fund. If the fund takes a short position in a particular currency, it will lose money if the currency appreciates in value.
If the funds foreign currency transactions are intended to hedge the currency risk associated with investing in foreign securities and minimize the risk of loss that would result from a decline in the value of the hedged currency, these transactions also may limit any potential gain that might result should the value of such currency increase.
The funds use of interest rate swaps and futures involves the risk that interest rate movements will not be accurately predicted. Interest rates and yield curves vary from country to country depending on local economic conditions and monetary and fiscal policies, and interest rate changes and their impact tend to be more difficult to predict for emerging market countries.
Additional strategies and risks Other strategies may be employed that are not considered part of the funds principal investment strategies. For instance, the fund may also, to a limited extent, use credit default swaps to manage overall credit quality or to protect the value of certain portfolio holdings. To the extent the fund invests in credit default swaps, it is exposed to the risk of losses in excess of the funds initial investment and the risk that anticipated changes in the creditworthiness of an issuer or the likelihood of a credit event will not be accurately predicted. From time to time, the fund may use other derivatives that are consistent with its investment program.
A derivative involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the assets on which the derivative is based. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid, and difficult to value. Changes in the value of a derivative may not properly correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset, reference rate, or index. A fund could be exposed to significant losses if it is unable to close a derivatives position due to the lack of a liquid trading market. Derivatives involve the risk that a counterparty to the derivatives agreement will fail to make required payments or comply with the terms of the agreement. There is also the possibility that limitations or trading restrictions may be imposed by an exchange or government regulation, which could adversely impact the value and liquidity of a derivatives contract subject to such regulation.
Recent regulations have changed the requirements related to the use of certain derivatives. Some of these new regulations have limited the availability of certain derivatives and made their use by funds more costly. It is expected that additional changes to the regulatory framework will occur, but the extent and impact of additional new regulations are not certain at this time.
The Statement of Additional Information contains more detailed information about the fund and its investments, operations, and expenses.
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This section takes a detailed look at some of the types of fund securities and the various kinds of investment practices that may be used in day-to-day portfolio management. Fund investments are subject to further restrictions and risks described in the Statement of Additional Information.
Shareholder approval is required to substantively change fund investment objectives. Shareholder approval is also required to change certain investment restrictions noted in the following section as fundamental policies. Portfolio managers also follow certain operating policies that can be changed without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior notice of a change in the funds policy requiring it to normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in bonds denominated in emerging market currencies.
Fund holdings in certain kinds of investments cannot exceed maximum percentages as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. For instance, there are limitations regarding fund investments in certain types of derivatives. While these restrictions provide a useful level of detail about fund investments, investors should not view them as an accurate gauge of the potential risk of such investments. For example, in a given period, a 5% investment in derivatives could have a significantly greater impact on a funds share price than its weighting in the portfolio. The net effect of a particular investment depends on its volatility and the size of its overall return in relation to the performance of all other fund investments.
Certain investment restrictions, such as a required minimum or maximum investment in a particular type of security, are measured at the time a fund purchases a security. The status, market value, maturity, credit quality, or other characteristics of a funds securities may change after they are purchased, and this may cause the amount of a funds assets invested in such securities to exceed the stated maximum restriction or fall below the stated minimum restriction. If any of these changes occur, it would not be considered a violation of the investment restriction and will not require the sale of an investment if it was proper at the time the investment was made (this exception does not apply to a funds borrowing policy or liquidity policy). However, purchases by a fund during the time it is above or below the stated percentage restriction would be made in compliance with applicable restrictions.
For purposes of determining whether a particular country is considered a developed market or an emerging market, the fund considers a country to be an emerging market if it is either included in a JP Morgan emerging market bond index or not included in the International Monetary Funds listing of advanced economies. For purposes of determining whether the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a particular type of security, the fund uses the country assigned to a security by Bloomberg or another unaffiliated third-party data provider. The data providers use
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various criteria to determine the country to which a security is economically tied. Examples include the following: (1) the country under which the issuer is organized; (2) the location of the issuers principal place of business or principal office; (3) where the issuers securities are listed or traded principally on an exchange or over-the-counter market; and (4) where the issuer conducts the predominant part of its business activities or derives a significant portion (e.g., at least 50%) of its revenues or profits.
Changes in fund holdings, fund performance, and the contribution of various investments to fund performance are discussed in the shareholder reports.
Portfolio managers have considerable discretion in choosing investment strategies and selecting securities they believe will help achieve fund objectives.
Types of Portfolio Securities
In seeking to meet its investment objective, fund investments may be made in any type of security or instrument (including certain potentially high-risk derivatives described in this section) whose investment characteristics are consistent with its investment program. The following pages describe various types of fund holdings and investment management practices.
Nondiversified Status
The fund is registered with the SEC as a nondiversified mutual fund. Therefore, the fund is able to invest more than 5% of its assets in the securities of individual foreign governments and may invest a greater portion of its assets in a single issuer than a diversified fund. Since the fund is a nondiversified investment company and is permitted to invest a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers, the fund may be subject to greater credit risk with respect to its portfolio securities and greater volatility with respect to its share price than an investment company that is more broadly diversified.
However, the fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. This requires the fund to limit its investments so that, at the end of each fiscal quarter, with respect to 50% of its total assets, no more than 5% of its assets is invested in the securities of a single issuer, and not more than 10% of the voting securities of any issuer are held by the fund. With respect to the remaining 50% of fund assets, no more than 25% may be invested in a single issuer.
Debt Securities
The funds investments may be in fixed-rate and floating rate debt securities and may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) debt obligations issued or guaranteed by: (a) a foreign sovereign government or one of its agencies, authorities, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions, including a foreign state, province, or municipality, and (b) supranational organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and European Economic
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Community; (2) debt obligations: (a) of foreign banks and bank holding companies, and (b) of domestic banks and corporations issued in non-U.S. dollar denominations; and (3) foreign corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial paper. Such securities may take a variety of forms including those issued in the local currency of the issuer, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, Eurobonds, and Euro-denominated bonds. Normally, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in bonds denominated in the local currency of the issuer. The fund may from time to time purchase securities on a when-issued basis, invest in repurchase agreements, and purchase bonds convertible into equities.
Concentration of Investments From time to time, the fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of foreign governmental and corporate entities located in the same country. However, the fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any single foreign governmental issuer or in two or more such issuers subject to a common, explicit guarantee.
Brady Bonds Brady bonds, named after former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Nicholas Brady, are used as a means of restructuring the external debt burden of a government in certain emerging markets. A Brady bond is created when an outstanding commercial bank loan to a government or private entity is exchanged for a new bond in connection with a debt restructuring plan. Brady bonds may be collateralized or uncollateralized and issued in various currencies (although typically in the U.S. dollar). They are often fully collateralized as to principal in U.S. Treasury zero coupon bonds. However, even with this collateralization feature, Brady bonds are often considered speculative, below investment-grade investments because the timely payment of interest is the responsibility of the issuing party (for example, a Latin American country) and the value of the bonds can fluctuate significantly based on the issuers ability or perceived ability to make these payments. Finally, some Brady bonds may be structured with floating rate or low fixed-rate coupons.
Below Investment-Grade Bonds The price and yield of lower-quality (high yield, high-risk) bonds, commonly referred to as junk bonds and below investment-grade emerging market bonds, can be expected to fluctuate more than the price and yield of higher-quality bonds. Investment-grade bonds are those rated from the highest quality (AAA or equivalent) to medium quality (BBB or equivalent), and below investment-grade bonds are those rated BB (or equivalent) and lower. Below investment-grade bonds are considered speculative with respect to the issuers continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments since their issuers are more vulnerable to financial setbacks and recession than more creditworthy issuers. Even BBB rated bonds may have speculative elements as well. The values of below investment-grade bonds often fluctuate more in response to political, regulatory, or economic developments than higher quality bonds. Successful investment in lower-medium- and low-quality bonds involves greater investment risk and is highly dependent on careful credit analysis.
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Operating policy There is no limit on the funds investments in debt securities that are rated below investment grade.
While the fund intends to invest primarily in debt securities, it may invest in convertible bonds or equity securities. While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure bond opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, the fund may consider equity securities or convertible bonds to gain exposure to such markets.
Preferred Stocks
Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Generally, preferred stocks have a specified dividend rate and rank after bonds and before common stocks in their claim on income for dividend payments and on assets should the company be liquidated. After other claims are satisfied, common stockholders participate in company profits on a pro-rata basis; profits may be paid out in dividends or reinvested in the company to help it grow. Increases and decreases in earnings are usually reflected in a companys stock price, so common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities. Unlike common stock, preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights. While most preferred stocks pay a dividend, a fund may decide to purchase preferred stock where the issuer has suspended, or is in danger of suspending, payment of its dividend.
Convertible Securities and Warrants
Investments may be made in debt or preferred equity securities that are convertible into, or exchangeable for, equity securities at specified times in the future and according to a certain exchange ratio. Convertible bonds are typically callable by the issuer, which could in effect force conversion before the holder would otherwise choose. Traditionally, convertible securities have paid dividends or interest at rates higher than common stocks but lower than nonconvertible securities. They generally participate in the appreciation or depreciation of the underlying stock into which they are convertible, but to a lesser degree than common stock. Some convertible securities combine higher or lower current income with options and other features. Warrants are options to buy, directly from the issuer, a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price anytime during the life of the warrants (generally, two or more years). Warrants have no voting rights, pay no dividends, and can be highly volatile. In some cases, the redemption value of a warrant could be zero.
Operating policy The fund may invest up to 10% of total assets in preferred stocks and securities that are convertible into, or which carry warrants for, common stocks and other equity securities. Under normal conditions, the funds do not expect to directly purchase common stocks. Any shares of common stock that are received through a reorganization, restructuring, exercise, exchange, conversion, or similar
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action will be sold within a reasonable timeframe taking into consideration market conditions and any legal restrictions.
Loan Participations and Assignments
Large loans to corporations or governments, including governments of less developed countries, may be shared or syndicated among several lenders, usually banks. The fund could participate in such syndicates, or could buy part of a loan, becoming a direct lender. The fund may acquire loans as an assignment from another lender that holds a direct interest in the loan or as a participation interest in another lenders portion of the loan. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including limited marketability and the risks of being considered a lender. If the fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and it may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower. With assignments, the funds rights against the borrower may be more limited than those held by the original lender. The fund may also make investments in a company through the purchase or execution of a privately negotiated note representing the equivalent of a loan.
Operating policy The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in loan participations and assignments.
Derivatives and Leverage
A derivative is a financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying security, such as a stock or bond, or from a market benchmark, such as an interest rate index. Many types of investments representing a wide range of risks and potential rewards may be considered derivatives, including conventional instruments such as futures and options, as well as other potentially more complex investments such as swaps and structured notes. The use of derivatives can involve leverage. Leverage has the effect of magnifying returns, positively or negatively. The effect on returns will depend on the extent to which an investment is leveraged. For example, an investment of $1, leveraged at 2 to 1, would have the effect of an investment of $2. Leverage ratios can be higher or lower with a corresponding effect on returns. The fund may use derivatives in certain situations to help accomplish any or all of the following: to hedge against a decline in principal value, to increase yield, to manage exposure to changes in interest or currency exchange rates, to invest in eligible asset classes with greater efficiency and at a lower cost than is possible through direct investment, or to adjust portfolio duration or credit risk exposure.
Derivatives that may be used include the following instruments, as well as others that combine the risk characteristics and features of futures, options, and swaps:
Futures and Options Futures, a type of potentially high-risk derivative, are often used to manage or hedge risk because they enable the investor to buy or sell an asset in the future at an agreed-upon price. Options, another type of potentially high-risk derivative, give the investor the right (when the investor purchases the option), or the obligation (when the investor writes or sells the option), to buy or sell an asset at a
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predetermined price in the future. Futures and options contracts may be bought or sold for any number of reasons, including to manage exposure to changes in interest rates, bond prices, foreign currencies, and credit quality; as an efficient means of increasing or decreasing a funds exposure to a specific part or broad segment of the U.S. market or a foreign market; in an effort to enhance income; to improve risk-adjusted returns; to protect the value of portfolio securities; to serve as a cash management tool; and to adjust portfolio duration or credit exposure. Call or put options may be purchased or sold on securities, futures, and financial indexes. A fund may choose to continue a futures contract by rolling over an expiring futures contract into an identical contract with a later maturity date. This could increase the funds transaction costs and portfolio turnover rate.
Futures and options contracts may not always be successful hedges; their prices can be highly volatile; using them could lower a funds total return; the potential loss from the use of futures can exceed a funds initial investment in such contracts; and the losses from certain options written by a fund could be unlimited.
Operating policies Initial margin deposits on futures and premiums on options used for non-hedging purposes will not exceed 5% of a funds net asset value. The total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put options.
Swaps Fund investments may be made in interest rate, index, total return, credit default, and other types of swap agreements, as well as options on swaps, commonly referred to as swaptions, and interest rate swap futures, which are instruments that provide a way to obtain swap exposure and the benefits of futures in one contract. All of these agreements are considered derivatives and, in certain cases, high-risk derivatives. Interest rate, index, and total return swaps are two-party contracts under which a fund and a counterparty, such as a broker or dealer, agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or indexes. Credit default swaps are agreements where one party (the protection buyer) will make periodic payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for protection against specified credit events, such as defaults and bankruptcies related to an issuer or underlying credit instrument. Swap futures are futures contracts on interest rate swaps that enable purchasers to settle in cash at a future date at the price determined by a specific benchmark rate at the end of a fixed period. Swaps, swaptions, and swap futures can be used for a variety of purposes, including to manage a funds overall exposure to changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates and credit quality; as an efficient means of adjusting a funds exposure to certain markets; in an effort to enhance income or total return or protect the value of portfolio securities; to serve as a cash management tool; and to adjust portfolio duration or credit risk exposure.
There are risks in the use of swaps and related instruments. Swaps could result in losses if interest or foreign currency exchange rates or credit quality changes are not
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correctly anticipated by a fund. Total return swaps could result in losses if the reference index, security, or investments do not perform as anticipated. Credit default swaps can increase a funds exposure to credit risk and could result in losses if evaluation of the creditworthiness of the counterparty, or of the company or government on which the credit default swap is based, is incorrect. The use of swaps, swaptions, and swap futures may not always be successful. Using them could lower a funds total return, their prices can be highly volatile, and the potential loss from the use of swaps can exceed a funds initial investment in such instruments. Also, the other party to a swap agreement could default on its obligations or refuse to cash out a funds investment at a reasonable price, which could turn an expected gain into a loss. Although there should be minimal counterparty risk associated with investments in interest rate swap futures, a fund could experience delays and/or losses due to the bankruptcy of a swap dealer through which the fund engaged in the transaction.
Operating policies A swap agreement with any single counterparty will not be entered into if the net amount owed or to be received under existing contracts with that party would exceed 5% of total assets or if the net amount owed or to be received by the fund under all outstanding swap agreements will exceed 10% of total assets. (Swap agreements that are cleared and settled through a clearinghouse, or traded on an exchange or swap execution facility, are not subject to these limits.) For swaptions, the total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put swaptions.
Hybrid Instruments Hybrid instruments (a type of potentially high-risk derivative) can combine the characteristics of securities, futures, and options. For example, the principal amount or interest rate of a hybrid could be tied (positively or negatively) to the price of some commodity, currency, security, or securities index or another interest rate (each a benchmark). Hybrids can be used as an efficient means of pursuing a variety of investment goals, including currency hedging, duration management, and increased total return. Hybrids may or may not bear interest or pay dividends. The value of a hybrid or its interest rate may be a multiple of a benchmark and, as a result, may be leveraged and move (up or down) more steeply and rapidly than the benchmark. These benchmarks may be sensitive to economic and political events, such as commodity shortages and currency devaluations, which cannot be readily foreseen by the purchaser of a hybrid. Under certain conditions, the redemption value of a hybrid could be zero. Thus, an investment in a hybrid may entail significant market risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a traditional, U.S. dollar-denominated bond that has a fixed principal amount and pays a fixed rate or floating rate of interest. The purchase of hybrids also exposes the funds to the credit risk of the issuer of the hybrid. These risks may cause significant fluctuations in the net asset value of the funds.
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Hybrids can have volatile prices and limited liquidity, and their use may not be successful.
Operating policy Fund investments in hybrid instruments are limited to 10% of total assets.
Currency Derivatives The fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through forward currency exchange contracts, which are contracts between two counterparties to exchange one currency for another on a future date at a specified exchange rate. In addition to foreign currency forwards, futures, swaps, and options on foreign currencies may also be used to protect a funds foreign securities from adverse currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar, as well as to gain exposure to currencies and markets expected to increase or decrease in value relative to other currencies or securities.
The fund may attempt to hedge its exposure to potentially unfavorable currency changes. Forward currency contracts can be used to adjust the foreign exchange exposure of the fund with a view to protecting the portfolio from adverse currency movements, based on T. Rowe Prices outlook. However, forward currency contracts can also be used in an effort to benefit from a currency believed to be appreciating in value versus other currencies. The fund may invest in foreign currencies directly without holding any foreign securities denominated in those currencies.
Forward currency contracts involve special risks, including, but not limited to, the potential for significant volatility in currency markets, and the risk that in certain markets, particularly emerging markets, it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging. In addition, such transactions involve the risk that currency movements will not occur as anticipated by T. Rowe Price, which could reduce a funds total return.
The fund may enter into foreign currency transactions under the following circumstances:
Lock In When the fund desires to lock in the U.S. dollar price on the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency.
Cross Hedge If a particular currency is expected to decrease in value relative to another currency, the fund may sell the currency expected to decrease and purchase a currency that is expected to increase against the currency sold. The funds cross hedging transactions may involve currencies in which the funds holdings are denominated. However, the fund is not required to own securities in the particular currency being purchased or sold.
Direct Hedge If the fund seeks to eliminate substantially all of the risk of owning a particular currency or believes the portfolio could benefit from price appreciation in a given countrys bonds but did not want to hold the currency, it could employ a direct hedge back into the U.S. dollar. In either case, a fund would enter into a forward
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contract to sell the currency in which a portfolio security is denominated and purchase U.S. dollars at an exchange rate established at the time it initiated the contract. The cost of the direct hedge transaction may offset most, if not all, of the yield advantage offered by the foreign security, but the fund would hope to benefit from an increase (if any) in the value of the bond.
Proxy Hedge In certain circumstances, a different currency may be substituted for the currency in which the investment is denominated, as part of a strategy known as proxy hedging. In this case, the fund, having purchased a security, will sell a currency whose value is believed to be closely linked to the currency in which the security is denominated. This type of hedging entails greater risk than a direct hedge because it is dependent on a stable relationship between the two currencies paired as proxies, and that relationship may not always be maintained. The fund may also use these instruments to create a synthetic bond, which is issued in one currency with the currency component transformed into another currency.
Costs of Hedging When the fund purchases a foreign bond with a higher interest rate than is available on U.S. bonds of a similar maturity, the additional yield on the foreign bond could be substantially lessened if the fund were to enter into a direct hedge by selling the foreign currency and purchasing the U.S. dollar. This is what is known as the cost of hedging. A proxy hedge, which is less costly than a direct hedge, may attempt to reduce this cost through an indirect hedge back to the U.S. dollar.
It is important to note that hedging costs are treated as capital transactions and are not, therefore, deducted from a funds dividend distribution and are not reflected in its yield. Instead, such costs will, over time, be reflected in a funds net asset value per share and total return. Hedging may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in an increase (or decrease) in the amount of taxable dividends paid by a fund and could affect whether dividends paid by a fund are classified as capital gains or ordinary income.
Investments in Other Investment Companies
A fund may invest in other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds.
A fund may purchase the securities of another investment company to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the market while awaiting purchase of securities or as an efficient means of gaining exposure to a particular asset class. The fund might also purchase shares of another investment company to gain exposure to the securities in the investment companys portfolio at times when the fund may not be able to buy those securities directly. Any investment in another investment company would be consistent with the funds objective and investment program.
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The risks of owning another investment company are generally similar to the risks of investing directly in the securities in which that investment company invests. However, an investment company may not achieve its investment objective or execute its investment strategy effectively, which may adversely affect the funds performance. In addition, because closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds trade on a secondary market, their shares may trade at a premium or discount to the actual net asset value of their portfolio securities and their shares may have greater volatility if an active trading market does not exist.
As a shareholder of another investment company, the fund must pay its pro-rata share of that investment companys fees and expenses. The funds investments in non-T. Rowe Price investment companies are subject to the limits that apply to investments in other funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any applicable exemptive order.
A fund may also invest in certain other T. Rowe Price funds as a means of gaining efficient and cost-effective exposure to certain asset classes, provided the investment is consistent with the funds investment program and policies. Such an investment could allow the fund to obtain the benefits of a more diversified portfolio than might otherwise be available through direct investments in the asset class, and will subject the fund to the risks associated with the particular asset class. Examples of asset classes in which other T. Rowe Price mutual funds concentrate their investments include high yield bonds, inflation-linked securities, floating rate loans, international bonds, emerging market bonds, stocks of companies involved in activities related to real assets, and emerging market stocks. If the fund invests in another T. Rowe Price fund, the management fee paid by the fund will be reduced to ensure that the fund does not incur duplicate management fees as a result of its investment.
Illiquid Securities
Some fund holdings may be considered illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the prices at which they are valued. The determination of liquidity involves a variety of factors. Illiquid securities may include private placements that are sold directly to a small number of investors, usually institutions. Unlike public offerings, such securities are not registered with the SEC. Although certain of these securities may be readily sold (for example, pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) and therefore deemed liquid, others may have resale restrictions and be considered illiquid. The sale of illiquid securities may involve substantial delays and additional costs, and a fund may only be able to sell such securities at prices substantially lower than what it believes they are worth.
Operating policy Fund investments in illiquid securities are limited to 15% of net assets. The 15% limit on illiquid securities applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
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Types of Investment Management Practices
Reserve Position
A certain portion of fund assets may be held in reserves. Fund reserve positions can consist of: 1) shares of a T. Rowe Price internal money fund or short-term bond fund; 2) short-term, high-quality U.S. and foreign dollar-denominated money market securities, including repurchase agreements; and 3) U.S. dollar or non-U.S. dollar currencies. In order to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions, the fund may assume a temporary defensive position that is inconsistent with its principal investment objective and/or strategies and may invest, without limitation, in reserves. If a fund has significant holdings in reserves, it could compromise the funds ability to achieve its objectives. The reserve position provides flexibility in meeting redemptions, paying expenses and managing cash flows into a fund, and can serve as a short-term defense during periods of unusual market volatility. Non-U.S. dollar reserves are subject to currency risk.
When-Issued Securities and Forwards
A fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis or may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. The price of these securities is fixed at the time of the commitment to buy, but delivery and payment take place after the customary settlement period for that type of security (often a month or more later). During the interim period, the price and yield of the securities can fluctuate, and typically no interest accrues to the purchaser. At the time of delivery, the market value of the securities may be more or less than the purchase or sale price. To the extent the fund remains fully or almost fully invested (in securities with a remaining maturity of more than one year) at the same time it purchases these securities, there will be greater fluctuations in the funds net asset value than if the fund did not purchase them.
Borrowing Money and Transferring Assets
A fund may borrow from banks, other persons, and other T. Rowe Price funds for temporary emergency purposes to facilitate redemption requests, or for other purposes consistent with fund policies as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. Such borrowings may be collateralized with fund assets, subject to restrictions.
Fundamental policy Borrowings may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. This limitation applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Operating policy A fund will not transfer portfolio securities as collateral except as necessary in connection with permissible borrowings or investments, and then such transfers may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. A fund will not purchase additional securities when borrowings exceed 5% of total assets.
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Lending of Portfolio Securities
A fund may lend its securities to broker-dealers, other institutions, or other persons to earn additional income. Risks include the potential insolvency of the broker-dealer or other borrower that could result in delays in recovering securities and capital losses. Additionally, losses could result from the reinvestment of collateral received on loaned securities in investments that default or do not perform as well as expected.
Fundamental policy The value of loaned securities may not exceed 331/3% of total assets.
Credit Quality Considerations
The credit quality of many fund holdings is evaluated by rating agencies such as Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys), Standard & Poors Ratings Services (S&P), and Fitch Ratings (Fitch). Credit quality refers to the issuers ability and willingness to meet all required interest and principal payments. The highest ratings are assigned to issuers perceived to have the lowest credit risks. T. Rowe Price credit research analysts also evaluate fund holdings, including those rated by outside agencies. Other things being equal, bonds and other debt obligations with lower ratings typically have higher yields due to greater credit risk.
Credit quality ratings are not guarantees. They are estimates of an issuers creditworthiness and ability to make interest and principal payments as they come due. Ratings can change at any time due to actual or perceived changes in an issuers creditworthiness or financial fundamentals.
Bonds rated Baa and above by Moodys, and BBB and above by S&P and Fitch, are considered to be investment grade. Bonds that are rated below these categories are considered to have greater credit risk and are referred to as below investment grade or noninvestment grade. Bonds rated below investment grade range from speculative to highly speculative with respect to the issuers ability or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The following table summarizes the rating scales and associated credit risk assigned by the major rating agencies. Within these categories, the rating may be modified with a symbol (such as 1, 2, and 3, or a plus or minus) to indicate whether the bond is ranked in the higher or lower end of its rating category. T. Rowe Price considers publicly available ratings but emphasizes its own credit analysis when selecting investments.
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Ratings of Debt Securities
Moodys | S&P | Fitch | Description of Category |
Aaa | AAA | AAA | Lowest level of credit risk with extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
Aa | AA | AA | Very low credit risk with very strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
A | A | A | Low credit risk with strong capacity to meet financial commitments |
Baa | BBB | BBB | Moderate credit risk with adequate capacity to meet financial commitments |
Ba | BB | BB | Subject to substantial credit risk and adverse conditions could lead to inadequate capacity to meet financial commitments |
B | B | B | Subject to high credit risk and adverse conditions will likely impair capacity to meet financial commitments |
Caa | CCC | CCC | Subject to very high credit risk and dependent upon favorable conditions to meet financial commitments |
Ca | CC | CC | Highly vulnerable to nonpayment and likely in, or very near, default with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest |
C | C | C | Typically in default with little prospect for recovery of principal and interest |
| D | D | In default |
Portfolio Turnover
Turnover is an indication of frequency of trading. A fund will not generally trade in securities for short-term profits, but when circumstances warrant, securities may be purchased and sold without regard to the length of time held. Each time a fund purchases or sells a security, it incurs a cost. This cost is reflected in its net asset value but not in its operating expenses. The higher the turnover rate, the higher the transaction costs and the greater the impact on a funds total return. Higher turnover can also increase the possibility of taxable capital gain distributions. The funds portfolio turnover rates are shown in the Financial Highlights table.
Each T. Rowe Price funds portfolio holdings are disclosed on a regular basis in its semiannual and annual shareholder reports, and on Form N-Q, which is filed with the SEC within 60 days of the funds first and third fiscal quarter-end. The money funds also file detailed month-end portfolio holdings information with the SEC each month. Such information will be made available to the public 60 days after the end of
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the month to which the information pertains. In addition, the funds disclose their calendar quarter-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com 15 calendar days after each quarter. Under certain conditions, up to 5% of a funds holdings may be included in this portfolio list without being individually identified. Generally, securities would not be individually identified if they are being actively bought or sold and it is determined that the quarter-end disclosure of the holding could be harmful to the fund. A security will not be excluded for these purposes from a funds quarter-end holdings disclosure for more than one year. Money funds also disclose their month-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com five business days after each month. The quarter-end portfolio holdings will remain on the website for one year and the month-end money fund portfolio holdings will remain on the website for six months. Each fund also discloses its 10 largest holdings on troweprice.com on the seventh business day after each month-end. These holdings are listed in alphabetical order along with the aggregate percentage of the funds total assets that these 10 holdings represent. Each monthly top 10 list will remain on the website for six months. A description of T. Rowe Prices policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio information is available in the Statement of Additional Information and through troweprice.com.
Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class has an inception date of on December 17, 2015, and therefore has no financial history. The Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class is a separate share class of the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund and shares the funds investment program and portfolio with other classes. Therefore, as a point of comparison, the following Financial Highlights table provides historical information about the funds existing Investor Class. This information is based on a single share outstanding for the Investor Class throughout the periods shown.
This table is part of the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Funds financial statements, which are included in its annual report and are incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information (available upon request). 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 and no payment of any applicable account or redemption fees). The financial statements in the annual report were audited by the funds independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Had Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class existed during the periods reflected in the table, some financial information would be different because of its lower anticipated expense ratio.
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Financial Highlights
5/26/11* | Year ended December 31 | |||||||
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | ||||||
Net asset
value, | $10.00 | $8.89 | $9.94 | $8.48 | ||||
Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||
Net investment incomea | 0.30 | b | 0.49 | b | 0.47 | b | 0.46 | b |
Net gains or losses on | (1.12 | ) | 1.05 | (1.47 | ) | (0.92 | ) | |
Total from investment | (0.82 | ) | 1.54 | (1.00 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |
Less Distributions | ||||||||
Dividends (from net | (0.15 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.30 | ) |
Distributions
(from | | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | | ||
Returns of capital | (0.14 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
Total distributions | (0.29 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.47 | ) |
Net asset
value, | $8.89 | $9.94 | $8.48 | $7.55 | ||||
Total return | (8.36 | )%b | 17.69 | %b | (10.18 | )%b | (5.80 | )%b |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $40,498 | $58,036 | $50,034 | $159,195 | ||||
Ratio of expenses to | 1.10 | %b,c | 1.10 | %b | 1.10 | %b | 1.10 | %b |
Ratio of net income to | 5.13 | %b,c | 5.17 | %b | 5.08 | %b | 5.52 | %b |
Portfolio turnover rate | 49.6 | % | 82.3 | % | 82.4 | % | 82.4 | % |
* Inception date.
a Per share amounts calculated using average shares outstanding method.
b Excludes expenses in excess of a 1.10% contractual expense limitation in effect through April 30, 2016.
c Annualized.
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If you are purchasing fund shares through a third-party intermediary, contact the intermediary for information regarding its policies on purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming fund shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. |
Tax Identification | We must have your correct tax identification number on a signed new account form or W-9 Form. Otherwise, federal law requires the funds to withhold a percentage of your dividends, capital gain distributions, and redemptions and may subject you to an Internal Revenue Service fine. If this information is not received within 60 days after your account is established, your account may be redeemed at the funds then-current net asset value. |
We send immediate confirmations for most fund transactions. However, certain transactions, such as systematic purchases and systematic redemptions and dividend reinvestments, do not receive an immediate transaction confirmation but are reported on your account statement. Always verify your transactions by carefully reviewing the confirmation we send you and report any discrepancies. |
I Class accounts generally require a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment; the minimum may be waived for certain retirement plans, intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain other accounts If you invest through an intermediary, you should check with the intermediary to determine what minimum applies to your initial investment |
Important Information About Opening an Account | Pursuant to federal law, all financial institutions must obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. |
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When you open an account for an entity, you will be required to provide the entitys name, residential U.S. street address, and tax identification number, as well as your name, residential street address, date of birth, and Social Security number as the person opening the account on behalf of the entity. Corporate and other institutional accounts require documents showing the existence of the entity (such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements) to open an account. Certain other fiduciary accounts (such as trusts or power of attorney arrangements) require documentation, which may include an original or certified copy of the trust agreement or power of attorney to open an account. |
We will use this information to verify the identity of the entity and person opening the account. We will not be able to open the account for the entity until we receive all of this information. If we are unable to verify the identity of the entity, we are authorized to take any action permitted by law. (See Rights Reserved by the Funds.) |
The funds are generally available only to investors with a U.S. address. I Class shares may generally only be purchased and held by corporations; endowments and foundations; charitable trusts; investment companies; defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; broker-dealers; registered investment advisers; banks and bank trust programs; Section 529 college savings plans; pooled investment vehicles; institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority; and individuals meeting the investment minimum or certain criteria. Shares held by any investors that are not eligible to invest in the I Class or who fail to meet or maintain their account(s) at the investment minimum are subject to involuntary redemption at any time or conversion to another share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio. |
Initial investments may be made by bank wire, check, exchange, or conversion from another class of the same fund. |
By Wire |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients should call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 for an account number, assignment to a dedicated |
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service representative, and wire transfer instructions. Individuals opening an account
held directly with T. Rowe Price should call Investor Services at |
The wire must be received by T. Rowe Price by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) to receive that days share price. There is no assurance that the share price for the purchase will be the same day the wire was initiated. |
Complete a new account form and mail it, with proper documentation identifying your firm, to one of the appropriate addresses listed under By Mail. |
Note: Although the initial purchase by wire will be made, services may not be established and Internal Revenue Service penalty withholding may occur until we receive a signed new account form. |
By Check | We do not accept third-party checks for initial purchases; however, we do accept third-party checks for subsequent purchases. In addition, T. Rowe Price does not accept purchases by cash, travelers checks, or credit card checks. |
By Exchange | You may purchase shares of a fund using the proceeds from the redemption of shares from another fund in the same share class. The redemption and purchase will receive the same trade date and, for taxable accounts, the redemption will be reported as a sale for tax purposes. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging. Services for the new account may be carried over online or by telephone request if they are preauthorized on the existing account. |
By Conversion |
| You may convert from Investor Class shares of a fund to I Class shares of the same fund. Although the conversion has no effect on the dollar value of your investment in the fund, the number of shares owned after the conversion may be greater or less than the number of shares you owned before the conversion depending on the net asset values of the two share |
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classes. A conversion between share classes of the same fund is a nontaxable event. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are converting. |
No minimum for additional purchases; additional shares may be purchased by check, wire, exchange from another fund, conversion from another share class, or Automated Clearing House (provided your bank information is already on file for your account) |
Exchanges | You can move money from one account to an existing, identically registered account or open a new identically registered account. An exchange from one fund to another is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes. |
Redemptions | Redemption proceeds can be mailed to your account address, sent by Automated Clearing House transfer to your bank, or wired to your bank (provided your bank information is already on file). There may be a $5 fee for wire redemptions under $5,000, and your bank may charge for incoming or outgoing wire transfers regardless of size. Please note that large purchase and redemption requests initiated through automated services, including the National Securities Clearing Corporation, may be rejected and, in such instances, the transaction must be placed by contacting a service representative. |
If you request to redeem a specific dollar amount, and the market value of your account is less than the amount of your request, we will redeem all shares from your account. |
Some of the T. Rowe Price funds may impose a redemption fee. Check the funds prospectus under Contingent Redemption Fee in Pricing Shares and Receiving Sale Proceeds. The fee is paid to the fund. |
By Phone |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients can call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 to place their order. Individuals can call Shareholder Services at 1-800-225-5132 to place their transaction. If you find our phones busy during |
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unusually volatile markets, please consider placing your order online through troweprice.com. |
By Mail | For each account involved, provide the account name and number, fund name, and exchange or redemption amount. For exchanges, be sure to specify any fund you are exchanging out of and the fund or funds you are exchanging into. T. Rowe Price may require a signature guarantee of all registered owners (see Transaction Procedures and Special RequirementsSignature Guarantees). Please use the appropriate address below to avoid a delay in processing your transaction: |
For individuals via
U.S. Postal Service For institutions via
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individuals via private carriers/overnight services For institutions via private carriers/overnight services |
| T. Rowe Price funds and their agents, in their sole discretion, reserve the following rights: (1) to waive or lower investment minimums; (2) to accept initial purchases by telephone; (3) to refuse any purchase or exchange order; (4) to cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order placed through an intermediary no later than the business day after the order is received by the intermediary (including, but |
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not limited to, orders deemed to result in excessive trading, market timing, or 5% ownership); (5) to cease offering fund shares at any time to all or certain groups of investors; (6) to freeze any account and suspend account services when notice has been received of a dispute regarding the ownership of the account, or a legal claim against an account, upon initial notification to T. Rowe Price of a shareholders death until T. Rowe Price receives required documentation in good order, or if there is reason to believe a fraudulent transaction may occur; (7) to otherwise modify the conditions of purchase and modify or terminate any services at any time; (8) to waive any wire, small account, maintenance, or fiduciary fees charged to a group of shareholders; (9) to act on instructions reasonably believed to be genuine; (10) to involuntarily redeem an account at the net asset value calculated the day the account is redeemed, in cases of threatening conduct, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or if the fund or its agent is unable, through its procedures, to verify the identity of the person(s) or entity opening an account; and (11) for money funds, to suspend redemptions and postpone the payment of proceeds to facilitate an orderly liquidation of the fund. |
Financial Institution Services | Many services are available to you as an institutional shareholdersome you receive automatically and others you must authorize or request on the new account form. By signing up for services on the new account form, you avoid having to complete a separate form at a later time and obtain a signature guarantee. For information on the services currently offered, call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790. |
Retirement Plans | We offer a wide range of plans for institutions and large and small businesses, including: SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)(7)s. For information on these retirement plans, please call our Trust Company at 1-800-492-7670. |
A Statement of Additional Information for the T. Rowe Price family of funds, which includes additional information about the funds, has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Further information about fund investments, including a review of market conditions and the managers recent investment strategies and their impact on performance during the past fiscal year, will appear in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports once they are available. To obtain free copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-8790 or contact your intermediary. These documents are available through troweprice.com.
Fund information and Statements of Additional Information are also available from the Public Reference Room of the SEC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8090. Fund reports and other fund information are available on the EDGAR Database on the SECs Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the Public Reference Room, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-1520.
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
1940 Act File No. 811-2958 R438-040 12/15/15
PROSPECTUS | |
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December 15, 2015 | |
T. Rowe Price International Discovery FundI Class | |
A fund seeking long-term growth of capital through investments in common stocks of small- to medium-sized companies outside the U.S. This class is generally available only to financial intermediaries and other institutional investors. | |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. | |
Table of Contents
SUMMARY
The fund seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of rapidly growing, small- to medium-sized companies outside the U.S.
Fees and Expenses
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.
Fees and Expenses of the Funds I Class
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment) | |
Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held for 90 days or less) | 2.00% |
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fund operating expenses | |
Management fees | 1.04% |
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees | 0.00% |
Other expenses | 0.04% |
Total annual fund operating expenses | 1.08% |
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 funds 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 |
$110 | $343 | $595 | $1,317 |
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 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 funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the funds portfolio turnover rate (for existing classes) was 41.6% of the average value of its portfolio.
Investments, Risks, and Performance
Principal Investment Strategies The fund expects to invest substantially all of its assets outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed and emerging countries throughout the world. The fund will emphasize investing in small- to
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medium-sized companies. Depending on market conditions, the funds portfolio should be composed of investments in at least 10 countries and 100 different companies. Normally, at least 80% of the funds net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks. For purposes of determining a stocks country classification, the fund uses a country assigned by MSCI Barra.
While the fund invests with an awareness of the global economic backdrop and the outlook for industry sectors and individual countries, bottom-up stock selection is the focus of our decision-making. Country allocation is driven largely by stock selection, though we may limit investments in markets or industries that appear to have poor overall prospects.
Security selection reflects a growth style. The fund relies on a global team of investment analysts dedicated to in-depth fundamental research in an effort to identify companies capable of achieving and sustaining above-average, long-term earnings growth. We seek to purchase stocks of such companies at reasonable prices in relation to present or anticipated earnings, cash flow, or book value.
In selecting investments, the fund generally favors companies with one or more of the following characteristics:
· leading or improving market position;
· attractive business niche;
· attractive or improving franchise or industry position;
· seasoned management;
· stable or improving earnings and/or cash flow; and
· sound or improving balance sheet.
The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
Principal Risks As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money by investing in the fund. The principal risks of investing in this fund are summarized as follows:
Active management risk The fund is subject to the risk that the investment advisers judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the funds investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the fund fail to produce the intended results, the fund could underperform other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.
Risks of stock investing Stocks generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and may decline significantly over short time periods. There is a chance that stock prices overall will decline because stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. The value of a stock in which the fund invests may decline due to general weakness in the stock market or because of factors that affect a particular company or industry.
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International investing risk Investing in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. International securities tend to be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and may lose value because of adverse local, political, social, or economic developments overseas, or due to changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. In addition, international investments are subject to settlement practices and regulatory and financial reporting standards that differ from those of the U.S.
Emerging markets risk The risks of international investing are heightened for securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in international developed markets, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on international investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and less efficient trading markets.
Small- and mid-cap stock risk Because the fund invests primarily in small- and medium-sized companies, its share price could be more volatile than a fund that invests only in large companies. Small- and medium-sized companies often have less experienced management, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources, and less publicly available information than larger companies. Smaller companies may have limited trading markets and tend to be more sensitive to changes in overall economic conditions.
Investment style risk Different investment styles tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market conditions and investor sentiment. The funds growth approach to investing could cause it to underperform other stock funds that employ a different investment style. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than certain other types of stocks, and their prices may fluctuate more dramatically than the overall stock market. A stock with growth characteristics can have sharp price declines due to decreases in current or expected earnings and may lack dividends that can help cushion its share price in a declining market.
Performance The International Discovery FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and does not have a full calendar year of performance history. Performance for the class will be presented after the class has been in operation for one full calendar year. As a point of comparison, however, the following bar chart and table show calendar year returns and average annual total returns for the existing Investor Class of the International Discovery Fund (Investor Class). Because the International Discovery FundI Class is expected to have lower expenses than the Investor Class, its performance, had it existed over the periods shown, would have been higher. The Investor Class and the International Discovery FundI Class share the same portfolio. The bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the fund by showing changes in the performance from year to year and
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how the Investor Class average annual returns for certain periods compare with the returns of a relevant broad-based market index, as well as with the returns of other comparative indexes that have investment characteristics similar to those of the fund.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted for the Investor Class.
Performance information represents only past performance (before and after taxes) and does not necessarily indicate future results.
In addition, the average annual total returns table shows hypothetical after-tax returns to demonstrate how taxes paid by a shareholder may influence returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as a 401(k) account or individual retirement account. In some cases, the figure shown for returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares may be higher than the figure shown for returns before taxes because the calculations assume the investor received a tax deduction for any loss incurred on the sale of shares.
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| Returns before taxes | -0.43 | % | 10.06 | % | 9.13 | % |
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| Returns after taxes on distributions | -2.15 |
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| and sale of fund shares | 1.04 |
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| S&P Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) | -3.11 |
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MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) | -4.63 | 8.98 | 6.40 | |||||||||
| Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Growth Funds Average | -5.67 |
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Current performance information may be obtained through troweprice.com or by calling 1-800-638-8790.
Management
Investment Adviser T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price)
Investment Sub-advisers T. Rowe Price International Ltd (T. Rowe Price International) and T. Rowe Price Hong Kong Limited (Price Hong Kong)
Portfolio Manager | Title | Managed Fund Since | Joined Investment |
Justin Thomson | Chairman of Investment Advisory Committee | 1998 | 1998 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
The funds I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment, although the minimum may be waived for certain accounts, such as retirement plans and financial intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts. There is no minimum for subsequent purchases. If you hold shares through a retirement plan or financial intermediary, different investment minimums may apply to your account.
You may purchase, redeem, or exchange shares of the fund at any time by written request or by calling 1-800-638-8790 on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. If you hold shares through a financial intermediary, you must purchase, redeem, and exchange shares through your intermediary.
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Tax Information
Any dividends or capital gains are declared and paid annually, usually in December. Redemptions or exchanges of fund shares and distributions by the fund, whether or not you reinvest these amounts in additional fund shares, may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you invest through a tax-deferred account (although you may be taxed upon withdrawal from such account).
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
The fund and its investment adviser do not pay broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries for sales or related services of the funds I Class shares.
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The following policies and procedures generally apply to I Class accounts in the T. Rowe Price family of funds.
How and When Shares Are Priced
The share price, also called the net asset value, for each share class of a fund is calculated at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) each day that the exchange is open for business. To calculate the net asset value, the funds assets are valued and totaled; liabilities are subtracted; and each class proportionate share of the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. Market values are used to price portfolio holdings for which market quotations are readily available. Market values generally reflect the prices at which securities actually trade or represent prices that have been adjusted based on evaluations and information provided by the funds pricing services. If a market value for a security is not available or normal valuation procedures are deemed to be inappropriate, the fund will make a good faith effort to assign a fair value to the security by taking into account various factors and methodologies that have been approved by the funds Board of Directors/Trustees. This value may differ from the value the fund receives upon sale of the securities. Amortized cost is used to price securities held by money funds and certain other debt securities held by a fund. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation.
Non-U.S. equity securities are valued on the basis of their most recent closing market prices at 4 p.m. ET, except under the circumstances described below. Most foreign markets close before 4 p.m. ET. For example, the most recent closing prices for securities traded in certain Asian markets may be as much as 15 hours old at 4 p.m. ET. If a fund determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of the funds securities, the fund will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of 4 p.m. ET. In deciding whether to make these adjustments, the fund reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. The fund may also fair value certain securities or a group of securities in other situationsfor example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the fund is open. For a fund that has investments in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the fund does not price its
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shares, the funds net asset value may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the funds shares.
The fund uses various pricing services to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices and to value most fixed income securities. The fund cannot predict how often it will use closing prices and how often it will adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its fair value process, the fund routinely compares closing market prices, the next days opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices. The fund also evaluates a variety of factors when assigning fair values to private placements and other restricted securities. Other mutual funds may adjust the prices of their securities by different amounts or assign different fair values than the fair value that the fund assigns to the same security.
The various ways you can buy, sell, and exchange shares are explained at the end of this prospectus and on the New Account form. These procedures may differ for institutional and employer-sponsored retirement accounts or if you hold your account through an intermediary.
How Your Purchase, Sale, or Exchange Price Is Determined
I Class shares may be purchased directly from T. Rowe Price or through various third-party intermediaries, including banks, brokers, and investment advisers. If your request is received by T. Rowe Price or its agent in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET), your transaction will be priced at that business days net asset value. To ensure that your request is submitted in correct form, please refer to Account Requirements and Transaction Information in Section 4. If your request is received after the close of the New York Stock Exchange, your transaction will be priced at the next business days net asset value unless the fund has an agreement with your intermediary that permits the intermediary to accept orders on behalf of the fund until the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET). In such cases, if your order is received by the intermediary in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange and is transmitted to T. Rowe Price and paid for in accordance with the agreement, the transaction will be priced at the next net asset value computed after the intermediary received your order. If the fund does not have an agreement with your intermediary, T. Rowe Price must receive the request in correct form from your intermediary by the close of the New York Stock Exchange in order for your transaction to be priced at that business days net asset value.
Contact your intermediary for trade deadlines and the applicable policies for purchasing, selling, or exchanging your shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. The intermediary may charge a fee for its services.
When authorized by the fund, certain financial institutions or retirement plans purchasing fund shares on behalf of customers or plan participants through T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services or T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services may place a purchase order unaccompanied by payment. Payment for these shares must
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be received by the time designated by the fund (not to exceed the period established for settlement under applicable regulations). If payment is not received by this time, the order may be canceled. The financial institution or retirement plan is responsible for any costs or losses incurred by the fund or T. Rowe Price if payment is delayed or not received.
Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time until which orders are accepted may be changed in case of an emergency or if the New York Stock Exchange closes at a time other than 4 p.m. ET. In the event of an emergency closing, a funds shareholders will receive the next share price calculated by the fund. There may be times when you are unable to contact us by telephone or access your account online due to extreme market activity, the unavailability of the T. Rowe Price website, or other circumstances. Should this occur, your order must still be placed and accepted by T. Rowe Price prior to the time the New York Stock Exchange closes to be priced at that business days net asset value.
How Proceeds Are Received
When filling out the New Account form, you may wish to give yourself the widest range of options for receiving proceeds from a sale.
If you invest directly with T. Rowe Price and your request is received in correct form by T. Rowe Price or its agent on a business day prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange, proceeds are usually sent on the next business day. Proceeds can be mailed by check or sent electronically to a bank account by Automated Clearing House transfer or bank wire. Automated Clearing House is an automated method of initiating payments from, and receiving payments in, your financial institution account. Proceeds sent by Automated Clearing House transfer are usually credited to your account the second business day after the sale, and there are typically no fees associated with such payments. Proceeds sent by bank wire are usually credited to your account the next business day after the sale, although your financial institution may charge an incoming wire fee.
If you invest through an intermediary, you must contact your intermediary about procedures for receiving your redemption proceeds. Normally, the fund transmits proceeds to intermediaries for redemption orders received in correct form on either the next or third business day after receipt, depending on the arrangement with the intermediary.
Exception Under certain circumstances, and when deemed to be in a funds best interest, proceeds may not be sent for up to seven calendar days after we receive a redemption request in good order.
If for some reason we cannot accept your request to sell shares, we will contact you.
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Contingent Redemption Fee
Short-term trading can disrupt a funds investment program and create additional costs for long-term shareholders. For these reasons, certain T. Rowe Price funds, listed in the following table, assess a fee on redemptions (including exchanges out of a fund), which reduces the proceeds from such redemptions by the amounts indicated:
T. Rowe Price I Class Funds With Redemption Fees | ||
Fund | Redemption fee | Holding period |
Emerging Markets BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Corporate BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Local Currency BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Equity Index 500I Class | 0.5% | 90 days or less |
Global High Income BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
High YieldI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International DiscoveryI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International Growth & IncomeI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
New AsiaI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Overseas StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real AssetsI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real EstateI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Small-Cap ValueI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Redemption fees are paid to a fund to deter short-term trading, offset costs, and protect the funds long-term shareholders. Subject to the exceptions described on the following pages, all persons holding shares of a T. Rowe Price fund that imposes a redemption fee are subject to the fee, whether the person is holding shares directly with a T. Rowe Price fund; through a retirement plan for which T. Rowe Price serves as recordkeeper; or indirectly through an intermediary (such as a broker, bank, or investment adviser), recordkeeper for retirement plan participants, or other third party.
Computation of Holding Period
When an investor sells shares of a fund that assesses a redemption fee, T. Rowe Price will use the first-in, first-out method to determine the holding period for the shares sold. Under this method, the date of redemption or exchange will be compared with the earliest purchase date of shares held in the account. A redemption fee will be charged on shares sold on or before the end of the required holding period. The day
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after the date of your purchase is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the holding period. For example, if you redeem your shares on or before the 90th day from the date of purchase, you will be assessed the redemption fee. If you purchase shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine how the holding period will be applied.
Transactions Not Subject to Redemption Fees
The T. Rowe Price funds will not assess a redemption fee with respect to certain transactions. As of the date of this prospectus, the following shares of T. Rowe Price funds will not be subject to redemption fees:
· Shares redeemed through an automated, systematic withdrawal plan;
· Shares redeemed through or used to establish certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap, and advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;*
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class of the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees (e.g., for failure to meet account minimums);
· Shares purchased by rollover or changes of account registration within the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that other shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy);
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares that are redeemed in-kind;
· Shares transferred to T. Rowe Price or a third-party intermediary acting as a service provider when the age of the shares cannot be determined systematically;* and
· Shares redeemed in retirement plans or other products that restrict trading to no more frequently than once per quarter, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price.
* Subsequent exchanges of these shares into funds that assess redemption fees will subject such shares to the fee.
Redemption Fees on Shares Held in Retirement Plans
If shares are held in a retirement plan, redemption fees generally will be assessed on shares redeemed by exchange only if they were originally purchased by exchange. However, redemption fees may apply to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price or how the fees are applied by your plans recordkeeper. To determine which of your transactions are subject to redemption fees, you should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper.
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Omnibus Accounts
If your shares are held through an intermediary in an omnibus account, T. Rowe Price relies on the intermediary to assess the redemption fee on underlying shareholder accounts. T. Rowe Price seeks to enter into agreements with intermediaries establishing omnibus accounts that require the intermediary to assess the redemption fees. There are no assurances that T. Rowe Price will be successful in identifying all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess the fees.
Certain intermediaries may not apply the exemptions previously listed to the redemption fee policy; all redemptions by persons trading through such intermediaries may be subject to the fee. Certain intermediaries may exempt transactions not listed from redemption fees, if approved by T. Rowe Price. Persons redeeming shares through an intermediary should check with their respective intermediary to determine which transactions are subject to the fees.
Each fund intends to qualify to be treated each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to qualify, a fund must satisfy certain income, diversification, and distribution requirements. A regulated investment company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax at the portfolio level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. However, if a fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and was ineligible to or otherwise did not cure such failure, the result would be fund-level taxation and, consequently, a reduction in income available for distribution to the funds shareholders.
To the extent possible, all net investment income and realized capital gains are distributed to shareholders.
Dividends and Other Distributions
Dividend and capital gain distributions are reinvested in additional fund shares in your account unless you select another option. Reinvesting distributions results in compounding, which allows you to receive dividends and capital gain distributions on an increasing number of shares.
Distributions not reinvested may be paid by check or transmitted to your bank account via Automated Clearing House or may be automatically invested into another fund account. If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your check, or if your check remains uncashed for six months, the fund reserves the right to reinvest your distribution check in your account at the net asset value on the day of the reinvestment and to reinvest all subsequent distributions in shares of the fund.
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Interest will not accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distributions or redemption checks.
The following table provides details on dividend payments:
Dividend Payment Schedule | |
Fund | Dividends |
Bond funds | · Shares normally begin to earn dividends on the business day after payment is received by T. Rowe Price. · Declared daily and paid on the first business day of each month. |
Stock funds: | |
· Equity Index 500 | · Declared and paid quarterly, if any, in March, June, September, and December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
· All others | · Declared and paid annually, if any, generally in December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
Bond fund shares earn dividends through the date of redemption (except for wire redemptions from money funds prior to noon ET, which earn dividends through the calendar day prior to the date of redemption). Shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will continue to earn dividends until the next business day. Generally, if you redeem all of your bond or money fund shares at any time during the month, you will also receive all dividends earned through the date of redemption in the same check. When you redeem only a portion of your bond or money fund shares, all dividends accrued on those shares will be reinvested, or paid in cash, on the next dividend payment date. The funds do not pay dividends in fractional cents. Any dividend amount earned for a particular day on all shares held that is one-half of one cent or greater (for example, $0.016) will be rounded up to the next whole cent ($0.02), and any amount that is less than one-half of one cent (for example, $0.014) will be rounded down to the nearest whole cent ($0.01). Please note that if the dividend payable on all shares held is less than one-half of one cent for a particular day, no dividend will be earned for that day.
If you purchase and sell your shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine when your shares begin and stop accruing dividends as the information previously described may vary.
Capital Gain Payments
A capital gain or loss is the difference between the purchase and sale price of a security. If a fund has net capital gains for the year (after subtracting any capital losses), they are usually declared and paid in December to shareholders of record on a specified date that month. If a second distribution is necessary, it is paid the following year.
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Tax Information
In most cases, you will be provided information for your tax filing needs no later than mid-February.
If you invest in the fund through a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and distributions from the fund or the sale of fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. You may receive a Form 1099-R or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as applicable, if any portion of the account is distributed to you.
If you invest in the fund through a taxable account, you generally will be subject to tax when:
· You sell fund shares, including an exchange from one fund to another.
· The fund makes dividend or capital gain distributions.
For individual shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends representing
qualified dividend income received by the fund may be subject to tax at the lower rates applicable
to long-term capital gains rather than ordinary income. You may report it as qualified dividend
income in computing your taxes, provided you have held the fund shares on which the dividend was
paid for more than 60 days during the
121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend
date. Ordinary dividends that do not qualify for this lower rate are generally taxable at the investors
marginal income tax rate. This includes the portion of ordinary dividends derived from interest, short-term
capital gains, distributions from nonqualified foreign corporations, and dividends received by the fund
from stocks that were on loan. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the bond funds is expected
to qualify for this lower rate.
For corporate shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends may be eligible for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations to the extent the funds income consists of dividends paid by U.S. corporations. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the international stock or bond funds is expected to qualify for this deduction.
A 3.8% net investment income tax is imposed on net investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains of U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly) and of estates and trusts.
If you hold your fund through an intermediary, the intermediary is responsible for providing you with any necessary tax forms. You should contact your intermediary for the tax information that will be sent to you and reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Taxes on Fund Redemptions
When you sell shares in any fund, you may realize a gain or loss. An exchange from one fund to another in a taxable account is also a sale for tax purposes.
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you Form 1099-B, if applicable, no later than mid-February, indicating the date and amount of each sale you made in the fund during the prior year. This information will also be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. For most new accounts or those opened by exchange in 1984 or later, we will provide you with the gain or loss on the shares you sold during the year based on the average cost single category method. You may calculate the cost basis using other methods acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service, such as specific identification.
For mutual fund shares acquired after 2011, tax regulations require
cost basis information to be reported to you and the Internal Revenue Service on
Form 1099-B
using a cost basis method selected by you or, in the absence of such selected method, our default method
if you acquire your shares directly from us. Our default method is average cost. If you acquire your
fund shares through an intermediary after 2011, you should check with your intermediary regarding the
applicable cost basis method. You should, however, note that the cost basis information reported to you
may not always be the same as what you should report on your tax return because the rules applicable
to the determination of cost basis on Form 1099-B may be different from the rules applicable to
the determination of cost basis for reporting on your tax return. Therefore, you should save your transaction
records to make sure the information reported on your tax return is accurate. To help you maintain accurate
records, T. Rowe Price will make available to you a confirmation promptly following each transaction
you make (except for systematic purchases and systematic redemptions) and a year-end statement detailing
all of your transactions in each fund account during the year. If you hold your fund through an intermediary,
the intermediary is responsible for providing you with transaction confirmations and statements.
Taxes on Fund Distributions
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you, as applicable, no later than mid-February, a Form 1099-DIV, or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as required, indicating the tax status of any income dividends, dividends exempt from federal income taxes, and capital gain distributions made to you. This information will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxable distributions are generally taxable to you in the year in which they are paid. Your bond or money fund dividends for each calendar year will include dividends accrued up to the first business day of the next calendar year. You will be sent any additional information you need to determine your taxes on fund distributions, such as the portion of your dividends, if any, that may be exempt from state and local income taxes. Dividends from tax-free funds are generally expected to be tax-exempt.
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The tax treatment of a capital gain distribution is determined by how long the fund held the portfolio securities, not how long you held the shares in the fund. Short-term (one year or less) capital gain distributions are taxable at the same rate as ordinary income, and gains on securities held for more than one year are taxed at the lower rates applicable to long-term capital gains. If you realized a loss on the sale or exchange of fund shares that you held for six months or less, your short-term capital loss must be reclassified as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received during the period you held the shares. For funds investing in foreign securities, distributions resulting from the sale of certain foreign currencies, currency contracts, and the foreign currency portion of gains on debt securities are taxed as ordinary income. Net foreign currency losses may cause monthly or quarterly dividends to be reclassified as returns of capital.
The tax status of certain distributions may be recharacterized on year-end tax forms, such as your Form 1099-DIV. Distributions made by a fund may later be recharacterized for federal income tax purposesfor example, from taxable ordinary income dividends to returns of capital, which are generally nontaxable but reduce your tax basis in the funds shares. A recharacterization of distributions may occur for a number of reasons, including the recharacterization of income received from underlying investments, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), and distributions that exceed taxable income due to losses from foreign currency transactions or other investment transactions. Certain funds, including international bond funds and funds that invest significantly in REITs, are more likely to recharacterize a portion of their distributions as a result of their investments.
If the fund qualifies and elects to pass through nonrefundable foreign income taxes paid to foreign governments during the year, your portion of such taxes will be reported to you as taxable income. However, you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for those amounts. There can be no assurance that a fund will meet the requirements to pass through foreign income taxes paid.
Taxable distributions are subject to tax whether reinvested in additional shares or received in cash.
If a fund holds Build America Bonds or other qualified tax credit bonds and elects to pass through the corresponding interest income and any available tax credits, you will need to report both the interest income and any such tax credits as taxable income. You may be able to claim the tax credits on your federal tax return as an offset to your income tax (including alternative minimum tax) liability, but the tax credits generally are not refundable. There is no assurance, however, that a fund will elect to pass through the income and credits.
Tax Consequences of Hedging
Entering into certain transactions involving options, futures, swaps, and forward currency exchange contracts may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in a
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fund being required to distribute gains on such transactions even though it did not close the contracts during the year or receive cash to pay such distributions. The fund may not be able to reduce its distributions for losses on such transactions to the extent of unrealized gains in offsetting positions.
Tax Effect of Buying Shares Before an Income Dividend or Capital Gain Distribution
If you buy shares shortly before or on the record datethe date that establishes you as the person to receive the upcoming distributionyou may receive a portion of the money you just invested in the form of a taxable distribution. Therefore, you may wish to find out a funds record date before investing. In addition, a funds share price may, at any time, reflect undistributed capital gains or income and unrealized appreciation, which may result in future taxable distributions. Such distributions can occur even in a year when the fund has a negative return.
Following these procedures helps assure timely and accurate transactions.
Purchase Conditions
Nonpayment If the fund does not receive payment for an order in a timely manner, your purchase may be canceled. The shareholder (or intermediary) will be responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by the fund or transfer agent. The funds and their agents have the right to reject or cancel any purchase, exchange, or redemption due to nonpayment.
U.S. Dollars All purchases must be paid for in U.S. dollars; checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
Sale (Redemption) Conditions
Holds on Immediate Redemptions: 10-Day Hold If shares are sold that were recently purchased and paid for by check or Automated Clearing House transfer, the fund will process the redemption but will generally delay sending the proceeds for up to 10 calendar days to allow the check or transfer to clear. If, during the clearing period, we receive a check drawn against your newly purchased shares, it will be returned marked uncollected. (The 10-day hold does not apply to purchases paid for by bank wire or automatic purchases through payroll deduction.)
Telephone Transactions You can only conduct transactions involving the I Class over the telephone or in writing. The T. Rowe Price funds and their agents use reasonable procedures to verify the identity of the shareholder. If these procedures are followed, the funds and their agents are not liable for any losses that may occur from acting on unauthorized instructions. A confirmation is sent promptly after a transaction. Please review it carefully and contact T. Rowe Price immediately about
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any transaction you believe to be unauthorized. Telephone conversations are recorded.
Large Redemptions Large redemptions (for example, $250,000 or more) can adversely affect a portfolio managers ability to implement a funds investment strategy by causing the premature sale of securities that would otherwise be held longer. Therefore, the fund reserves the right (without prior notice) to pay all or part of redemption proceeds with securities from the funds portfolio rather than in cash (redemption in-kind). If this occurs, the securities will be selected by the fund in its absolute discretion, and the redeeming shareholder or account will be responsible for disposing of the securities and bearing any associated costs and risks (for example, market risks until the securities are disposed of).
We also request that you give us at least three business days notice for any redemption of $2 million or more.
Excessive and Short-Term Trading Policy
Excessive transactions and short-term trading can be harmful to fund shareholders in various ways, such as disrupting a funds portfolio management strategies, increasing a funds trading costs, and negatively affecting its performance. Short-term traders in funds that invest in foreign securities may seek to take advantage of developments overseas that could lead to an anticipated difference between the price of the funds shares and price movements in foreign markets. While there is no assurance that T. Rowe Price can prevent all excessive and short-term trading, the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the T. Rowe Price funds have adopted the following trading limits that are designed to deter such activity and protect the funds shareholders. The funds may revise their trading limits and procedures at any time as the Boards of Directors/Trustees deem necessary or appropriate to better detect short-term trading that may adversely affect the funds, to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, or to impose additional or alternative restrictions.
Subject to certain exceptions, each T. Rowe Price fund restricts a shareholders purchases (including through exchanges) into a fund account for a period of 30 calendar days after the shareholder has redeemed or exchanged out of that same fund account (the 30-Day Purchase Block). The calendar day after the date of redemption is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the period before another purchase may be made.
General Exceptions As of the date of this prospectus, the following types of transactions generally are not subject to the 30-Day Purchase Block:
· Shares purchased or redeemed in money funds and ultra short-term bond funds;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through a systematic purchase or withdrawal plan;
· Checkwriting redemptions from bond and money funds;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;
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· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees;
· Transfers and changes of account registration within the same fund;
· Shares purchased by asset transfer or direct rollover;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through IRA conversions and recharacterizations;
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Transactions in Section 529 college savings plans;
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class in the same fund; and
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds that are purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund, including shares purchased by T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy).
Transactions in certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap programs, and other advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, may also be exempt from the 30-Day Purchase Block, subject to prior written approval by T. Rowe Price.
In addition to restricting transactions in accordance with the 30-Day Purchase Block, T. Rowe Price may, in its discretion, reject (or instruct an intermediary to reject) any purchase or exchange into a fund from a person (which includes individuals and entities) whose trading activity could disrupt the management of the fund or dilute the value of the funds shares, including trading by persons acting collectively (e.g., following the advice of a newsletter). Such persons may be barred, without prior notice, from further purchases of T. Rowe Price funds for a period longer than 30 calendar days or permanently.
Intermediary Accounts If you invest in T. Rowe Price funds through an intermediary, you should review the intermediarys materials carefully or consult with the intermediary directly to determine the trading policy that will apply to your trades in the funds as well as any other rules or conditions on transactions that may apply. If T. Rowe Price is unable to identify a transaction placed through an intermediary as exempt from the excessive trading policy, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply.
Intermediaries may maintain their underlying accounts directly with the fund, although they often establish an omnibus account (one account with the fund that represents multiple underlying shareholder accounts) on behalf of their customers. When intermediaries establish omnibus accounts in the T. Rowe Price funds, T. Rowe Price is not able to monitor the trading activity of the underlying shareholders. However, T. Rowe Price monitors aggregate trading activity at the intermediary (omnibus account) level in an attempt to identify activity that indicates potential excessive or short-term trading. If it detects suspicious trading activity, T. Rowe Price may contact the intermediary and may request personal identifying
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information and transaction histories for some or all underlying shareholders (including plan participants, if applicable). If T. Rowe Price believes that excessive or short-term trading has occurred, it will instruct the intermediary to impose restrictions to discourage such practices and take appropriate action with respect to the underlying shareholder, including restricting purchases for 30 calendar days or longer. There is no assurance that T. Rowe Price will be able to properly enforce its excessive trading policies for omnibus accounts. Because T. Rowe Price generally relies on intermediaries to provide information and impose restrictions for omnibus accounts, its ability to monitor and deter excessive trading will be dependent upon the intermediaries timely performance of their responsibilities.
T. Rowe Price may allow an intermediary or other third party to maintain restrictions on trading in the T. Rowe Price funds that differ from the 30-Day Purchase Block. An alternative excessive trading policy would be acceptable to T. Rowe Price if it believes that the policy would provide sufficient protection to the T. Rowe Price funds and their shareholders that is consistent with the excessive trading policy adopted by the funds Boards of Directors/Trustees.
Retirement Plan Accounts If
shares are held in a retirement plan, generally the
30-Day Purchase Block applies only to shares
redeemed by a participant-directed exchange to another fund. However, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply
to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price
or the excessive trading policy applied by your plans recordkeeper. An alternative excessive trading
policy may apply to the T. Rowe Price funds where a retirement plan has its own policy deemed acceptable
to T. Rowe Price. You should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper to determine which
of your transactions are subject to the funds 30-Day Purchase Block or an alternative policy.
There is no guarantee that T. Rowe Price will be able to identify or prevent all excessive or short-term trades or trading practices.
Keeping Your Account Open
To keep operating expenses lower, we ask you to maintain an account balance of at least $1 million. If your investment falls below $1 million (even if due to market depreciation), we have the right to convert your account to a different share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio or redeem your account at the then-current net asset value after giving you 60 days to increase your balance. The redemption of your account could result in a taxable gain.
Signature Guarantees
A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect you and the T. Rowe Price funds from fraud by verifying your signature.
The shareholder or intermediary may need to obtain a signature guarantee in certain situations, such as:
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· Written requests to redeem over $5 million;
· Remitting redemption proceeds to any person, address, or bank account not on file, or transferring redemption proceeds to a T. Rowe Price fund account with a different registration (name or ownership) from yours;
· Changing the account registration or broker-dealer of record for an account; and
· Establishing certain services after the account is opened.
Intermediaries should consult their T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services representative for specific requirements relating to their account. The signature guarantee must be obtained from a financial institution that is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program. You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from most banks, savings institutions, broker-dealers, and other guarantors acceptable to T. Rowe Price. When obtaining a Medallion signature guarantee, please discuss with the guarantor the dollar amount of your proposed transaction. It is important that the level of coverage provided by the guarantors stamp covers the dollar amount of the transaction or it may be rejected. We cannot accept guarantees from notaries public or organizations that do not provide reimbursement in the case of fraud.
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How is the fund organized?
T. Rowe Price International Funds, Inc. (the Corporation) was incorporated in Maryland in 1979. Currently, the Corporation consists of 23 series, each representing a separate pool of assets with different investment objectives and investment policies. Each series is an open-end management investment company, or mutual fund. Mutual funds pool money received from shareholders of each class into a single portfolio and invest it to try to achieve specified objectives. In 2015, the International Discovery Fund issued a separate class of shares known as the I Class.
What is meant by shares?
As with all mutual funds, investors purchase shares when they put money in a fund. These shares are part of a funds authorized capital stock, but share certificates are not issued.
Each share and fractional share entitles the shareholder to:
· Receive a proportional interest in income and capital gain distributions. For funds with multiple share classes, the income dividends for each share class will generally differ from those of other share classes to the extent that the expense ratios of the classes differ.
· Cast one vote per share on certain fund matters, including the election of fund directors/trustees, changes in fundamental policies, or approval of material changes to the funds management contract. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights on matters affecting only that class.
Do T. Rowe Price funds have annual shareholder meetings?
The funds are not required to hold regularly scheduled shareholder meetings. To avoid unnecessary costs to fund shareholders, shareholder meetings are only held when certain matters, such as changes in fundamental policies or elections of directors/trustees, must be decided. In addition, shareholders representing at least 10% of all eligible votes may call a special meeting for the purpose of voting on the removal of any fund director or trustee. If a meeting is held and you cannot attend, you can vote by proxy. Before the meeting, the fund will send or make available to you proxy materials that explain the matters to be decided and include instructions on voting by mail, telephone, or the Internet.
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Who runs the fund?
General Oversight
The fund is governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) that meets regularly to review fund investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The Board elects the funds officers. At least 75% of Board members are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates (the Firm).
All decisions regarding the purchase and sale of fund investments are made by T. Rowe Price or an affiliated investment adviserspecifically by the funds portfolio manager.
Investment Adviser
T. Rowe Price is the funds investment adviser and oversees the selection of the funds investments and management of the funds portfolio. T. Rowe Price is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors, and sponsors and serves as adviser and sub-adviser to registered investment companies, institutional separate accounts, and common trust funds. The address for T. Rowe Price is 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. As of September 30, 2015, the Firm had approximately $725 billion in assets under management and provided investment management services for more than 9 million individual and institutional investor accounts.
T. Rowe Price has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with T. Rowe Price International and Price Hong Kong under which T. Rowe Price International and Price Hong Kong are authorized to trade securities and make discretionary investment decisions on behalf of the fund. T. Rowe Price International is an investment adviser registered or licensed with the SEC, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Agency of Japan, and other non-U.S. regulatory authorities. T. Rowe Price International sponsors and serves as adviser to foreign collective investment schemes and provides investment management services to investment companies and other institutional investors. T. Rowe Price International is headquartered in London and has several branch offices around the world. T. Rowe Price International is a direct subsidiary of T. Rowe Price and its address is 60 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4TZ, United Kingdom. Price Hong Kong is licensed with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Price Hong Kong serves as a sub-adviser to investment companies and provides investment management services for other clients who seek to primarily invest in the Asia-Pacific securities markets. Price Hong Kong is a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price and T. Rowe Price International, and its address is 1 Connaught Place, Room 2101-2120, Jardine House 21st Floor, Central Hong Kong.
Portfolio Management
T. Rowe Price has established an Investment Advisory Committee with respect to the fund. The committee chairman has day-to-day responsibility for managing the funds portfolio and works with the committee in developing and executing the funds
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investment program. The members of the committee are as follows: Justin Thomson, Chairman, Tak Yiu Cheng, Henry M. Ellenbogen, Vishnu V. Gopal, Benjamin Griffiths, Tetsuji Inoue, Michael Jacobs, Sin Dee Tan, Verena E. Wachnitz, Hiroshi Watanabe, and Wenli Zheng. The following information provides the year that the chairman first joined the Firm and the chairmans specific business experience during the past five years (although the chairman may have had portfolio management responsibilities for a longer period). Mr. Thomson has been chairman of the committee since 2008, but has been involved in managing the fund since 1998. He joined the Firm in 1998 and his investment experience dates from 1991. He has served as a portfolio manager with the Firm throughout the past five years. Hiroshi Watanabe is responsible for selecting the funds investments in Japan and Wenli Zheng is responsible for selecting the funds investments in Asia (excluding Japan). Mr. Watanabe joined the Firm in 2006 and his investment experience dates from that time. He has served as an equity analyst with the Firm throughout the past five years. Mr. Zheng joined the Firm in 2008 and his investment experience dates from that time. During the past five years, he has served as an equity research analyst covering Asian stocks. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the portfolio managers ownership of fund shares.
The Management Fee
The management fee has two partsan individual fund fee, which reflects a funds particular characteristics, and a group fee. The group fee, which is designed to reflect the benefits of the shared resources of the T. Rowe Price investment management complex, is calculated daily based on the combined net assets of all T. Rowe Price funds (except the Spectrum Funds, Retirement Funds, Target Retirement Funds, TRP Reserve Investment Funds, and any index or private label mutual funds). The group fee schedule (in the following table) is graduated, declining as the asset total rises, so shareholders benefit from the overall growth in mutual fund assets.
Group Fee Schedule
0.334%* | First $50 billion |
0.305% | Next $30 billion |
0.300% | Next $40 billion |
0.295% | Next $40 billion |
0.290% | Next $60 billion |
0.285% | Next $80 billion |
0.280% | Next $100 billion |
0.275% | Next $100 billion |
0.270% | Thereafter |
* Represents a blended group fee rate containing various breakpoints.
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The funds group fee is determined by applying the group fee rate to the funds average daily net assets. On May 31, 2015, the annual group fee rate was 0.29%. The individual fund fee, also applied to the funds average daily net assets, is 0.75%.
Through February 28, 2018, T. Rowe Price has agreed to pay the operating expenses of the funds I Class excluding management fees; interest; expenses related to borrowings, taxes and brokerage; nonrecurring, extraordinary expenses; and acquired fund fees and expenses (I Class Operating Expenses), to the extent the I Class Operating Expenses exceed 0.05% of the class average daily net assets. Any expenses paid under this agreement are subject to reimbursement to T. Rowe Price by the fund or class whenever the funds I Class Operating Expenses are below 0.05%. However, no reimbursement will be made more than three years after the payment of the I Class Operating Expenses or if such reimbursement would cause the funds I Class Operating Expenses to exceed 0.05%. Termination of this agreement would require approval by the funds Board.
A discussion about the factors considered by the Board and its conclusions in approving the funds investment management contract with T. Rowe Price and the subadvisory contract with T. Rowe Price appears in the funds semiannual report to shareholders for the period ended April 30.
Fund Operations and Shareholder Services
T. Rowe Price and The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to the oversight of T. Rowe Price, each provide certain accounting services to the T. Rowe Price funds. T. Rowe Price Services, Inc. acts as the transfer and dividend disbursing agent and provides shareholder and administrative services to the funds. These companies receive compensation from the funds for their services. The funds may also pay third-party intermediaries for performing shareholder and administrative services for underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts.
Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and your tolerance for risk. The fund may be appropriate for you if you are seeking diversification for your equity investments and can accept the risks that accompany foreign investments. Your decision should take into account whether you have any other foreign stock investments. If you do not, you may want to consider investing in a more widely diversified fund to gain the broadest exposure to global opportunities. A diversified emerging markets fund may be an appropriate part of your overall portfolio if you are supplementing existing holdings primarily in developed foreign markets and are comfortable with the potentially significant volatility associated with investing in emerging markets. If you seek to supplement a diversified international
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portfolio with a more concentrated investment, a fund focusing on a particular geographic area may be appropriate.
The market frequently rewards growth stocks with price increases when earnings expectations are met or exceeded. Funds that employ a growth-oriented approach to stock selection rely on the premise that by investing in companies that increase their earnings faster than both inflation and the overall economy, the market will eventually reward those companies with a higher stock price. A funds successful implementation of a growth-oriented strategy should lead to long-term growth of capital over time.
Funds that employ a value-oriented approach to stock selection seek to invest in companies whose stock prices are low in relation to the value of their assets or future prospects. By identifying companies whose stocks are currently out of favor or undervalued, value funds hope to realize significant appreciation as other investors recognize the stocks intrinsic value and the price rises accordingly. Generally, careful selection of stocks having value characteristics can, over time, limit the downside risk of a value-oriented portfolio compared with the broad market. In addition, stocks whose prices are below a companys intrinsic value may offer the potential for substantial capital appreciation.
Investing abroad increases the funds available investment opportunities. Some foreign countries may have greater potential for economic growth than the U.S. Investing a portion of your overall portfolio in stock funds with foreign holdings can enhance your diversification while providing the opportunity to increase long-term returns.
Portfolio managers closely monitor fund investments as well as political and economic trends in each country and region. Holdings are adjusted according to the portfolio managers analysis and outlook. The impact of unfavorable developments in a particular country may be reduced when investments are spread among many countries. However, the economies and financial markets of countries in a certain region may be heavily influenced by one another.
As with all stock funds, a funds share price can fall because of weakness in one or more of its primary equity markets, a particular industry, or specific holdings. Stock markets can decline for many reasons, including adverse political, social, or economic developments, changes in investor psychology, or heavy institutional selling. The prospects for an industry or company may deteriorate because of a variety of factors, including disappointing earnings or changes in the competitive environment. In addition, our assessment of companies held in a fund may prove incorrect, resulting in losses or poor performance, even in rising markets.
Growth stocks can be volatile for several reasons. Since these companies usually invest a high portion of earnings in their businesses, they may lack the dividends that can cushion stock prices in a falling market. Also, earnings disappointments often
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lead to sharply falling prices because investors buy growth stocks in anticipation of superior earnings growth.
Funds that invest overseas generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. assets.
As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money when you sell your shares of the fund. Some particular risks affecting the fund include the following:
Currency risk This refers to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that foreign currency. The overall impact on a funds holdings can be significant, unpredictable, and long-lasting, depending on the currencies represented in the funds portfolio and how each foreign currency appreciates or depreciates in relation to the U.S. dollar and whether currency positions are hedged. Under normal conditions, the fund does not engage in extensive foreign currency hedging programs. Further, since exchange rate movements are volatile, a funds attempts at hedging could be unsuccessful, and it is not possible to effectively hedge the currency risks of many emerging market countries.
Other risks of foreign investing Risks can result from varying stages of economic and political development, differing regulatory environments, trading days and accounting standards, uncertain tax laws, and higher transaction costs of non-U.S. markets. Investments outside the U.S. could be subject to governmental actions such as capital or currency controls, nationalization of a company or industry, expropriation of assets, or imposition of high taxes. A trading market may close without warning for extended time periods, preventing a fund from buying or selling securities in that market.
Emerging markets risk To the extent the fund invests in emerging markets, it is subject to greater risk than a fund investing only in developed markets. The economic and political structures of developing countries, in most cases, do not compare favorably with the U.S. or other developed countries in terms of wealth and stability, and their financial markets often lack liquidity. Fund performance will likely be hurt by exposure to countries in the midst of hyperinflation, currency devaluation, trade disagreements, sudden political upheaval, or interventionist government policies. Significant buying or selling by a few major investors may also heighten the volatility of emerging markets. These factors make investing in such countries significantly riskier than investing in other countries, and any one of these factors could cause a funds share price to decline.
Small- and medium-sized company risk To the extent the fund invests in small- and mid-capitalization stocks, it is likely to be more volatile than a fund that invests only in large companies. Small- and medium-sized companies are generally riskier because they may have more limited product lines, less capital reserves, and less seasoned
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management, all of which could hinder their efforts to respond to economic, market, and industry changes. In addition, their securities may trade less frequently and with greater price swings.
Some of the principal tools we use to try to reduce overall risk include intensive research when evaluating a companys prospects and limiting exposure to any one industry or company.
Additional strategies and risks While most assets will be invested in common stocks, other strategies may be employed that are not considered part of the funds principal investment strategies. For instance, the fund may, to a limited extent, use derivatives such as futures contracts and forward currency exchange contracts. Any investments in futures would typically serve as an efficient means of gaining exposure to certain markets or as a cash management tool to maintain liquidity while being invested in the market. Forward currency exchange contracts would primarily be used to settle trades in a foreign currency or to help protect a funds holdings from unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, although other currency hedging techniques may be used from time to time. To the extent the fund uses futures and forward currency exchange contracts, it is exposed to potential volatility and losses greater than direct investments in the contracts underlying assets, and the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted.
Recent regulations have changed the requirements related to the use of certain derivatives. Some of these new regulations have limited the availability of certain derivatives and made their use by funds more costly. It is expected that additional changes to the regulatory framework will occur, but the extent and impact of additional new regulations are not certain at this time.
The Statement of Additional Information contains more detailed information about the fund and its investments, operations, and expenses.
This section takes a detailed look at some of the types of fund securities and the various kinds of investment practices that may be used in day-to-day portfolio management. Fund investments are subject to further restrictions and risks described in the Statement of Additional Information.
Shareholder approval is required to substantively change fund investment objectives. Shareholder approval is also required to change certain investment restrictions noted in the following section as fundamental policies. Portfolio managers also follow certain operating policies that can be changed without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior notice of a change in a funds policy requiring it to normally invest at least 80% of its assets in stocks.
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Fund holdings in certain kinds of investments cannot exceed maximum percentages as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. For instance, there are limitations regarding fund investments in certain types of derivatives. While these restrictions provide a useful level of detail about fund investments, investors should not view them as an accurate gauge of the potential risk of such investments. For example, in a given period, a 5% investment in derivatives could have a significantly greater impact on a funds share price than its weighting in the portfolio. The net effect of a particular investment depends on its volatility and the size of its overall return in relation to the performance of all other fund investments.
Certain investment restrictions, such as a required minimum or maximum investment in a particular type of security, are measured at the time a fund purchases a security. The status, market value, maturity, credit quality, or other characteristics of a funds securities may change after they are purchased, and this may cause the amount of a funds assets invested in such securities to exceed the stated maximum restriction or fall below the stated minimum restriction. If any of these changes occur, it would not be considered a violation of the investment restriction and will not require the sale of an investment if it was proper at the time the investment was made (this exception does not apply to a funds borrowing policy or liquidity policy). However, purchases by a fund during the time it is above or below the stated percentage restriction would be made in compliance with applicable restrictions.
For purposes of determining whether the fund invests substantially all of its assets outside the U.S. and in at least 10 countries, the fund uses a country assigned to a security by MSCI Barra or another unaffiliated third-party provider. The data providers use various criteria to determine the country to which a security is economically tied. Examples include the following: (1) the country under which the issuer is organized; (2) the location of the issuers principal place of business or principal office; (3) where the issuers securities are listed or traded principally on an exchange or over-the-counter market; and (4) where the issuer conducts the predominant part of its business activities or derives a significant portion (e.g., at least 50%) of its revenues or profits.
Changes in fund holdings, fund performance, and the contribution of various investments to fund performance are discussed in the shareholder reports.
Portfolio managers have considerable discretion in choosing investment strategies and selecting securities they believe will help achieve fund objectives.
Types of Portfolio Securities
In seeking to meet its investment objective, fund investments may be made in any type of security or instrument (including certain potentially high-risk derivatives described in this section) whose investment characteristics are consistent with its investment program. The following pages describe various types of fund holdings and investment management practices.
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Diversification As a fundamental policy, the fund will not purchase a security if, as a result, with respect to 75% of its total assets, more than 5% of the funds total assets would be invested in securities of a single issuer or more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer would be held by the fund.
Fund investments are primarily in common stocks and, to a lesser degree, other types of securities as described as follows:
Common and Preferred Stocks
Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Generally, preferred stocks have a specified dividend rate and rank after bonds and before common stocks in their claim on income for dividend payments and on assets should the company be liquidated. After other claims are satisfied, common stockholders participate in company profits on a pro-rata basis; profits may be paid out in dividends or reinvested in the company to help it grow. Increases and decreases in earnings are usually reflected in a companys stock price, so common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities. Unlike common stock, preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights. While most preferred stocks pay a dividend, a fund may decide to purchase preferred stock where the issuer has suspended, or is in danger of suspending, payment of its dividend. The fund may purchase American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, which are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts trade on established markets and are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their local markets and currencies. Such investments are subject to many of the same risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. For purposes of a funds investment policies, investments in depositary receipts are deemed to be investments in the underlying securities. For example, a depositary receipt representing ownership of common stock will be treated as common stock.
Convertible Securities and Warrants
Investments may be made in debt or preferred equity securities that are convertible into, or exchangeable for, equity securities at specified times in the future and according to a certain exchange ratio. Convertible bonds are typically callable by the issuer, which could in effect force conversion before the holder would otherwise choose. Traditionally, convertible securities have paid dividends or interest at rates higher than common stocks but lower than nonconvertible securities. They generally participate in the appreciation or depreciation of the underlying stock into which they are convertible, but to a lesser degree than common stock. Some convertible securities combine higher or lower current income with options and other features. Warrants are options to buy, directly from the issuer, a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price anytime during the life of the warrants (generally, two or more years). Warrants have no voting rights, pay no dividends, and can be highly volatile. In some cases, the redemption value of a warrant could be zero.
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Participation Notes (P-notes)
A fund may gain exposure to securities traded in foreign markets through investments in P-notes. P-notes are generally issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to an underlying common stock or other security. An investment in a P-note involves additional risks beyond the risks normally associated with a direct investment in the underlying security. While the holder of a P-note is entitled to receive from the broker-dealer or bank any dividends paid by the underlying security, the holder is not entitled to the same rights (e.g., voting rights) as a direct owner of the underlying security. P-notes are considered general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them as the counterparty. As such, the fund must rely on the creditworthiness of the counterparty for its investment returns on the P-notes, and could lose the entire value of its investment in the event of default by a counterparty. Additionally, there is no assurance that there will be a secondary trading market for a P-note or that the trading price of a P-note will equal the value of the underlying security.
Operating policy Fund investments in P-notes are limited to 20% of total assets. Investments in P-notes are not subject to the limit on investments in hybrid instruments.
Fixed Income Securities
From time to time, a fund may invest in corporate and government fixed income securities as well as below investment-grade bonds, commonly referred to as junk bonds. These securities would be purchased in companies that meet fund investment criteria. The price of a fixed income security fluctuates with changes in interest rates, generally rising when interest rates fall and falling when interest rates rise. Below investment-grade bonds, or junk bonds, can be more volatile and have greater risk of default than investment-grade bonds, and should be considered speculative.
Futures and Options
Futures, a type of potentially high-risk derivative, are often used to manage or hedge risk because they enable the investor to buy or sell an asset in the future at an agreed-upon price. Options, another type of potentially high-risk derivative, give the investor the right (when the investor purchases the option), or the obligation (when the investor writes or sells the option), to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price in the future. Futures and options contracts may be bought or sold for any number of reasons, including to manage exposure to changes in securities prices and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of increasing or decreasing a funds exposure to certain markets; in an effort to enhance income; to improve risk-adjusted returns; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and to serve as a cash management tool. Call or put options may be purchased or sold on securities, futures, and financial indexes. A fund may choose to continue a futures contract by rolling over an expiring futures contract into an identical contract with a later maturity date. This could increase the funds transaction costs and portfolio turnover rate.
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Futures and options contracts may not always be successful hedges; their prices can be highly volatile; using them could lower a funds total return; the potential loss from the use of futures can exceed a funds initial investment in such contracts; and the losses from certain options written by a fund could be unlimited.
Operating policies Initial margin deposits on futures and premiums on options used for non-hedging purposes will not exceed 5% of a funds net asset value. The total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put options.
Hybrid Instruments
Hybrid instruments (a type of potentially high-risk derivative) can combine the characteristics of securities, futures, and options. For example, the principal amount, redemption, or conversion terms of a security could be related to the market price of some commodity, currency, security, or securities index. Such instruments may or may not bear interest or pay dividends. Under certain conditions, the redemption value of a hybrid could be zero.
Hybrids can have volatile prices and limited liquidity, and their use may not be successful.
Operating policy Fund investments in hybrid instruments are limited to 10% of total assets.
Currency Derivatives
The fund will normally conduct any 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 forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. The fund will generally not enter into a forward contract with a term greater than one year. A fund may enter into forward currency exchange contracts to lock in the U.S. dollar price of a security when it enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency, and when the fund believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may move substantially against another currency, it may enter into a forward contract to sell or buy the former foreign currency.
Funds that invest in foreign securities may attempt to hedge their exposure to potentially unfavorable currency changes. The primary means of doing this is through the use of forward currency exchange contracts, which are contracts between two counterparties to exchange one currency for another on a future date at a specified exchange rate. A fund may also use these instruments to create a synthetic bond, which is issued in one currency with the currency component transformed into another currency. However, futures, swaps, and options on foreign currencies may also be used. In certain circumstances, a fund may use currency derivatives to substitute a different currency for the currency in which the investment is
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denominated, a strategy known as proxy hedging. If a fund were to engage in any of these foreign currency transactions, it could serve to protect the funds foreign securities from adverse currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar, although the fund may also use currency derivatives in an effort to gain exposure to a currency expected to appreciate in value versus other currencies. As a result, a fund could be invested in a currency without holding any securities denominated in that currency. Such transactions involve, among other risks, the risk that anticipated currency movements will not occur, which could reduce a funds total return. There are certain markets, including many emerging markets, where it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging.
Hedging may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in an increase (or decrease) in the amount of taxable dividends paid by a fund and could affect whether dividends paid are classified as capital gains or ordinary income.
Investments in Other Investment Companies
A fund may invest in other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds.
A fund may purchase the securities of another investment company to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the market while awaiting purchase of securities or as an efficient means of gaining exposure to a particular asset class. The fund might also purchase shares of another investment company to gain exposure to the securities in the investment companys portfolio at times when the fund may not be able to buy those securities directly. Any investment in another investment company would be consistent with the funds objective and investment program.
The risks of owning another investment company are generally similar to the risks of investing directly in the securities in which that investment company invests. However, an investment company may not achieve its investment objective or execute its investment strategy effectively, which may adversely affect the funds performance. In addition, because closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds trade on a secondary market, their shares may trade at a premium or discount to the actual net asset value of their portfolio securities and their shares may have greater volatility if an active trading market does not exist.
As a shareholder of another investment company, the fund must pay its pro-rata share of that investment companys fees and expenses. The funds investments in non-T. Rowe Price investment companies are subject to the limits that apply to investments in other funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any applicable exemptive order.
A fund may also invest in certain other T. Rowe Price funds as a means of gaining efficient and cost-effective exposure to certain asset classes, provided the investment is consistent with the funds investment program and policies. Such an investment
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could allow the fund to obtain the benefits of a more diversified portfolio than might otherwise be available through direct investments in the asset class, and will subject the fund to the risks associated with the particular asset class. Examples of asset classes in which other T. Rowe Price mutual funds concentrate their investments include high yield bonds, inflation-linked securities, floating rate loans, international bonds, emerging market bonds, stocks of companies involved in activities related to real assets, and emerging market stocks. If the fund invests in another T. Rowe Price fund, the management fee paid by the fund will be reduced to ensure that the fund does not incur duplicate management fees as a result of its investment.
Illiquid Securities
Some fund holdings may be considered illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the prices at which they are valued. The determination of liquidity involves a variety of factors. Illiquid securities may include private placements that are sold directly to a small number of investors, usually institutions. Unlike public offerings, such securities are not registered with the SEC. Although certain of these securities may be readily sold (for example, pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) and therefore deemed liquid, others may have resale restrictions and be considered illiquid. The sale of illiquid securities may involve substantial delays and additional costs, and a fund may only be able to sell such securities at prices substantially lower than what it believes they are worth.
Operating policy Fund investments in illiquid securities are limited to 15% of net assets. The 15% limit on illiquid securities applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Types of Investment Management Practices
Reserve Position
A certain portion of fund assets may be held in reserves. Fund reserve positions can consist of: 1) shares of a T. Rowe Price internal money fund or short-term bond fund; 2) short-term, high-quality U.S. and foreign dollar-denominated money market securities, including repurchase agreements; and 3) U.S. dollar or non-U.S. dollar currencies. In order to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions, the fund may assume a temporary defensive position that is inconsistent with its principal investment objective and/or strategies and may invest, without limitation, in reserves. If a fund has significant holdings in reserves, it could compromise the funds ability to achieve its objectives. The reserve position provides flexibility in meeting redemptions, paying expenses and managing cash flows into a fund, and can serve as a short-term defense during periods of unusual market volatility. Non-U.S. dollar reserves are subject to currency risk.
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Borrowing Money and Transferring Assets
A fund may borrow from banks, other persons, and other T. Rowe Price funds for temporary emergency purposes to facilitate redemption requests, or for other purposes consistent with fund policies as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. Such borrowings may be collateralized with fund assets, subject to restrictions.
Fundamental policy Borrowings may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. This limitation applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Operating policy A fund will not transfer portfolio securities as collateral except as necessary in connection with permissible borrowings or investments, and then such transfers may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. A fund will not purchase additional securities when borrowings exceed 5% of total assets.
Lending of Portfolio Securities
A fund may lend its securities to broker-dealers, other institutions, or other persons to earn additional income. Risks include the potential insolvency of the broker-dealer or other borrower that could result in delays in recovering securities and capital losses. Additionally, losses could result from the reinvestment of collateral received on loaned securities in investments that default or do not perform as well as expected.
Fundamental policy The value of loaned securities may not exceed 331/3% of total assets.
Portfolio Turnover
Turnover is an indication of frequency of trading. A fund will not generally trade in securities for short-term profits, but when circumstances warrant, securities may be purchased and sold without regard to the length of time held. Each time a fund purchases or sells a security, it incurs a cost. This cost is reflected in its net asset value but not in its operating expenses. The higher the turnover rate, the higher the transaction costs and the greater the impact on a funds total return. Higher turnover can also increase the possibility of taxable capital gain distributions. The funds portfolio turnover rates are shown in the Financial Highlights table.
Each T. Rowe Price funds portfolio holdings are disclosed on a regular basis in its semiannual and annual shareholder reports, and on Form N-Q, which is filed with the SEC within 60 days of the funds first and third fiscal quarter-end. The money funds also file detailed month-end portfolio holdings information with the SEC each month. Such information will be made available to the public 60 days after the end of the month to which the information pertains. In addition, the funds disclose their
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calendar quarter-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com 15 calendar days after each quarter. Under certain conditions, up to 5% of a funds holdings may be included in this portfolio list without being individually identified. Generally, securities would not be individually identified if they are being actively bought or sold and it is determined that the quarter-end disclosure of the holding could be harmful to the fund. A security will not be excluded for these purposes from a funds quarter-end holdings disclosure for more than one year. Money funds also disclose their month-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com five business days after each month. The quarter-end portfolio holdings will remain on the website for one year and the month-end money fund portfolio holdings will remain on the website for six months. Each fund also discloses its 10 largest holdings on troweprice.com on the seventh business day after each month-end. These holdings are listed in alphabetical order along with the aggregate percentage of the funds total assets that these 10 holdings represent. Each monthly top 10 list will remain on the website for six months. A description of T. Rowe Prices policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio information is available in the Statement of Additional Information and through troweprice.com.
International Discovery FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and therefore has no financial history. The International Discovery FundI Class is a separate share class of the International Discovery Fund and shares the funds investment program and portfolio with other classes. Therefore, as a point of comparison, the following Financial Highlights table provides historical information about the funds existing Investor Class. This information is based on a single share outstanding for the Investor Class throughout the periods shown.
This table is part of the International Discovery Funds financial statements, which are included in its annual report and are incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information (available upon request). 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 and no payment of any applicable account or redemption fees). The financial statements in the annual report were audited by the funds independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Had International Discovery FundI Class existed during the periods reflected in the table, some financial information would be different because of its lower anticipated expense ratio.
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Financial Highlights
Year ended October 31 | ||||||||||
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | ||||||
Net asset
value, | $35.74 | $42.69 | $39.78 | $45.24 | $55.26 | |||||
Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||
Net investment income* | 0.18 | 0.34 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.43 | |||||
Net gains or losses on | 7.31 | (2.63 | ) | 5.27 | 10.26 | 1.96 | ||||
Total from investment | 7.49 | (2.29 | ) | 5.84 | 10.92 | 2.39 | ||||
Less Distributions | ||||||||||
Dividends (from net | (0.24 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.62 | ) |
Distributions
(from | (0.30 | ) | (0.45 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | (0.92 | ) | |
Returns of capital | | | | | | |||||
Total distributions | (0.54 | ) | (0.62 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.90 | ) | (1.54 | ) |
Redemption
fees added | | | | | | |||||
Net asset value, | $42.69 | $39.78 | $45.24 | $55.26 | $56.11 | |||||
Total return | 21.19 | % | (5.47 | )% | 14.91 | % | 24.56 | % | 4.45 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $2,629 | $2,414 | $2,775 | $3,354 | $3,549 | |||||
Ratio of expenses to | 1.24 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.21 | % |
Ratio of net income to | 0.48 | % | 0.78 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.32 | % | 0.76 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | 54.8 | % | 49.3 | % | 40.2 | % | 50.5 | % | 41.6 | % |
* Per share amounts calculated using average shares outstanding method.
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If you are purchasing fund shares through a third-party intermediary, contact the intermediary for information regarding its policies on purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming fund shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. |
Tax Identification | We must have your correct tax identification number on a signed new account form or W-9 Form. Otherwise, federal law requires the funds to withhold a percentage of your dividends, capital gain distributions, and redemptions and may subject you to an Internal Revenue Service fine. If this information is not received within 60 days after your account is established, your account may be redeemed at the funds then-current net asset value. |
We send immediate confirmations for most fund transactions. However, certain transactions, such as systematic purchases and systematic redemptions and dividend reinvestments, do not receive an immediate transaction confirmation but are reported on your account statement. Always verify your transactions by carefully reviewing the confirmation we send you and report any discrepancies. |
I Class accounts generally require a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment; the minimum may be waived for certain retirement plans, intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain other accounts If you invest through an intermediary, you should check with the intermediary to determine what minimum applies to your initial investment |
Important Information About Opening an Account | Pursuant to federal law, all financial institutions must obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. |
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When you open an account for an entity, you will be required to provide the entitys name, residential U.S. street address, and tax identification number, as well as your name, residential street address, date of birth, and Social Security number as the person opening the account on behalf of the entity. Corporate and other institutional accounts require documents showing the existence of the entity (such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements) to open an account. Certain other fiduciary accounts (such as trusts or power of attorney arrangements) require documentation, which may include an original or certified copy of the trust agreement or power of attorney to open an account. |
We will use this information to verify the identity of the entity and person opening the account. We will not be able to open the account for the entity until we receive all of this information. If we are unable to verify the identity of the entity, we are authorized to take any action permitted by law. (See Rights Reserved by the Funds.) |
The funds are generally available only to investors with a U.S. address. I Class shares may generally only be purchased and held by corporations; endowments and foundations; charitable trusts; investment companies; defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; broker-dealers; registered investment advisers; banks and bank trust programs; Section 529 college savings plans; pooled investment vehicles; institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority; and individuals meeting the investment minimum or certain criteria. Shares held by any investors that are not eligible to invest in the I Class or who fail to meet or maintain their account(s) at the investment minimum are subject to involuntary redemption at any time or conversion to another share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio. |
Initial investments may be made by bank wire, check, exchange, or conversion from another class of the same fund. |
By Wire |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients should call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 for an account number, assignment to a dedicated |
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service representative, and wire transfer instructions. Individuals opening an account
held directly with T. Rowe Price should call Investor Services at |
The wire must be received by T. Rowe Price by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) to receive that days share price. There is no assurance that the share price for the purchase will be the same day the wire was initiated. |
Complete a new account form and mail it, with proper documentation identifying your firm, to one of the appropriate addresses listed under By Mail. |
Note: Although the initial purchase by wire will be made, services may not be established and Internal Revenue Service penalty withholding may occur until we receive a signed new account form. |
By Check | We do not accept third-party checks for initial purchases; however, we do accept third-party checks for subsequent purchases. In addition, T. Rowe Price does not accept purchases by cash, travelers checks, or credit card checks. |
By Exchange | You may purchase shares of a fund using the proceeds from the redemption of shares from another fund in the same share class. The redemption and purchase will receive the same trade date and, for taxable accounts, the redemption will be reported as a sale for tax purposes. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging. Services for the new account may be carried over online or by telephone request if they are preauthorized on the existing account. |
By Conversion |
| You may convert from Investor Class shares of a fund to I Class shares of the same fund. Although the conversion has no effect on the dollar value of your investment in the fund, the number of shares owned after the conversion may be greater or less than the number of shares you owned before the conversion depending on the net asset values of the two share |
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classes. A conversion between share classes of the same fund is a nontaxable event. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are converting. |
No minimum for additional purchases; additional shares may be purchased by check, wire, exchange from another fund, conversion from another share class, or Automated Clearing House (provided your bank information is already on file for your account) |
Exchanges | You can move money from one account to an existing, identically registered account or open a new identically registered account. An exchange from one fund to another is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes. |
Redemptions | Redemption proceeds can be mailed to your account address, sent by Automated Clearing House transfer to your bank, or wired to your bank (provided your bank information is already on file). There may be a $5 fee for wire redemptions under $5,000, and your bank may charge for incoming or outgoing wire transfers regardless of size. Please note that large purchase and redemption requests initiated through automated services, including the National Securities Clearing Corporation, may be rejected and, in such instances, the transaction must be placed by contacting a service representative. |
If you request to redeem a specific dollar amount, and the market value of your account is less than the amount of your request, we will redeem all shares from your account. |
Some of the T. Rowe Price funds may impose a redemption fee. Check the funds prospectus under Contingent Redemption Fee in Pricing Shares and Receiving Sale Proceeds. The fee is paid to the fund. |
By Phone |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients can call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 to place their order. Individuals can call Shareholder Services at 1-800-225-5132 to place their transaction. If you find our phones busy during |
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unusually volatile markets, please consider placing your order online through troweprice.com. |
By Mail | For each account involved, provide the account name and number, fund name, and exchange or redemption amount. For exchanges, be sure to specify any fund you are exchanging out of and the fund or funds you are exchanging into. T. Rowe Price may require a signature guarantee of all registered owners (see Transaction Procedures and Special RequirementsSignature Guarantees). Please use the appropriate address below to avoid a delay in processing your transaction: |
For individuals via
U.S. Postal Service For institutions via
U.S. Postal Service For
individuals via private carriers/overnight services For institutions via private carriers/overnight services |
| T. Rowe Price funds and their agents, in their sole discretion, reserve the following rights: (1) to waive or lower investment minimums; (2) to accept initial purchases by telephone; (3) to refuse any purchase or exchange order; (4) to cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order placed through an intermediary no later than the business day after the order is received by the intermediary (including, but |
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not limited to, orders deemed to result in excessive trading, market timing, or 5% ownership); (5) to cease offering fund shares at any time to all or certain groups of investors; (6) to freeze any account and suspend account services when notice has been received of a dispute regarding the ownership of the account, or a legal claim against an account, upon initial notification to T. Rowe Price of a shareholders death until T. Rowe Price receives required documentation in good order, or if there is reason to believe a fraudulent transaction may occur; (7) to otherwise modify the conditions of purchase and modify or terminate any services at any time; (8) to waive any wire, small account, maintenance, or fiduciary fees charged to a group of shareholders; (9) to act on instructions reasonably believed to be genuine; (10) to involuntarily redeem an account at the net asset value calculated the day the account is redeemed, in cases of threatening conduct, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or if the fund or its agent is unable, through its procedures, to verify the identity of the person(s) or entity opening an account; and (11) for money funds, to suspend redemptions and postpone the payment of proceeds to facilitate an orderly liquidation of the fund. |
Financial Institution Services | Many services are available to you as an institutional shareholdersome you receive automatically and others you must authorize or request on the new account form. By signing up for services on the new account form, you avoid having to complete a separate form at a later time and obtain a signature guarantee. For information on the services currently offered, call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790. |
Retirement Plans | We offer a wide range of plans for institutions and large and small businesses, including: SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)(7)s. For information on these retirement plans, please call our Trust Company at 1-800-492-7670. |
A Statement of Additional Information for the T. Rowe Price family of funds, which includes additional information about the funds, has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Further information about fund investments, including a review of market conditions and the managers recent investment strategies and their impact on performance during the past fiscal year, will appear in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports once they are available. To obtain free copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-8790 or contact your intermediary. These documents are available through troweprice.com.
Fund information and Statements of Additional Information are also available from the Public Reference Room of the SEC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8090. Fund reports and other fund information are available on the EDGAR Database on the SECs Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the Public Reference Room, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-1520.
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
1940 Act File No. 811-2958 R436-040 12/15/15
PROSPECTUS | |
PNSIX | |
December 15, 2015 | |
T. Rowe Price New Asia FundI Class | |
A fund seeking long-term growth of capital through investments in common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Asia (excluding Japan). This class is generally available only to financial intermediaries and other institutional investors. | |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. | |
Table of Contents
SUMMARY
The fund seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Asia (excluding Japan).
Fees and Expenses
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.
Fees and Expenses of the Funds I Class
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment) | |
Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held for 90 days or less) | 2.00% |
Annual
fund operating expenses | |
Management fees | 0.79% |
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees | 0.00% |
Other expenses | 0.03% |
Total annual fund operating expenses | 0.82% |
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 funds 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 |
$84 | $262 | $455 | $1,014 |
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 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 funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the funds portfolio turnover rate (for existing classes) was 58.5% of the average value of its portfolio.
Investments, Risks, and Performance
Principal Investment Strategies The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks issued by companies that are located in, or that have economic ties to, Asia (excluding Japan).
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The fund may purchase stocks issued by companies of any size, but typically focuses its investments on large- and mid-cap stocks. The Asian countries in which the fund normally invests include, but are not limited to, the following countries:
· Primary Emphasis: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
· Others: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
The fund is nondiversified, meaning it may invest a greater portion of its assets in a single company and own more of the companys voting securities than is permissible for a diversified fund.
While the fund invests with an awareness of the outlook for industry sectors and individual countries within the region, bottom-up stock selection is the focus of our decision-making. Country allocation is driven largely by stock selection, though we may limit investments in markets or industries that appear to have poor overall prospects.
Security selection reflects a growth style. The fund relies on a global team of investment analysts dedicated to in-depth fundamental research in an effort to identify companies capable of achieving and sustaining above-average, long-term earnings growth. We seek to purchase stocks of such companies at reasonable prices in relation to present or anticipated earnings, cash flow, or book value.
In selecting investments, the fund generally favors companies with one or more of the following characteristics:
· leading or improving market position;
· attractive business niche;
· attractive or improving franchise or industry position;
· seasoned management;
· stable or improving earnings and/or cash flow; and
· sound or improving balance sheet.
The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
Principal Risks As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money by investing in the fund. The principal risks of investing in this fund are summarized as follows:
Active management risk The fund is subject to the risk that the investment advisers judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the funds investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the fund fail to produce the intended results, the fund could underperform other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.
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Risks of stock investing Stocks generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and may decline significantly over short time periods. There is a chance that stock prices overall will decline because stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. The value of a stock in which the fund invests may decline due to general weakness in the stock market or because of factors that affect a particular company or industry.
International investing risk Investing in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. International securities tend to be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and may lose value because of adverse local, political, social, or economic developments overseas, or due to changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. In addition, international investments are subject to settlement practices and regulatory and financial reporting standards that differ from those of the U.S.
Emerging markets risk The risks of international investing are heightened for securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in international developed markets, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on international investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and less efficient trading markets.
Geographic concentration risk Because the fund concentrates its investments in a particular geographic region, the funds performance is closely tied to the social, political, and economic conditions within that region. Political developments and changes in regulatory, tax, or economic policy in particular countries within the region could significantly affect the markets in those countries as well as the entire region. As a result, the fund is likely to be more volatile than more geographically diverse international funds.
Many Asian economies have at various times been negatively affected by inflation, an over-reliance on international trade, political and social instability, and less developed financial systems and securities trading markets. Trade restrictions, unexpected decreases in exports, changes in government policies, or natural disasters could have a significant impact on companies doing business in Asia.
Nondiversification risk As a nondiversified fund, the fund has the ability to invest a larger percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of issuers. The funds share price can be expected to fluctuate more than that of a comparable diversified fund.
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Investment style risk Different investment styles tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market conditions and investor sentiment. The funds growth approach to investing could cause it to underperform other stock funds that employ a different investment style. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than certain other types of stocks, and their prices may fluctuate more dramatically than the overall stock market. A stock with growth characteristics can have sharp price declines due to decreases in current or expected earnings and may lack dividends that can help cushion its share price in a declining market.
Performance The New Asia FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and does not have a full calendar year of performance history. Performance for the class will be presented after the class has been in operation for one full calendar year. As a point of comparison, however, the following bar chart and table show calendar year returns and average annual total returns for the existing Investor Class of the New Asia Fund (Investor Class). Because the New Asia FundI Class is expected to have lower expenses than the Investor Class, its performance, had it existed over the periods shown, would have been higher. The Investor Class and the New Asia FundI Class share the same portfolio. The bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the fund by showing changes in the performance from year to year and how the Investor Class average annual returns for certain periods compare with the returns of a relevant broad-based market index, as well as with the returns of other comparative indexes that have investment characteristics similar to those of the fund.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted for the Investor Class.
Performance information represents only past performance (before and after taxes) and does not necessarily indicate future results.
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In addition, the average annual total returns table shows hypothetical after-tax returns to demonstrate how taxes paid by a shareholder may influence returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as a 401(k) account or individual retirement account. In some cases, the figure shown for returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares may be higher than the figure shown for returns before taxes because the calculations assume the investor received a tax deduction for any loss incurred on the sale of shares.
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Current performance information may be obtained through troweprice.com or by calling 1-800-638-8790.
Management
Investment Adviser T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price)
Investment Sub-advisers T. Rowe Price International Ltd (T. Rowe Price International) and T. Rowe Price Hong Kong Limited (Price Hong Kong)
Portfolio Manager | Title | Managed Fund Since | Joined Investment |
Anh Lu | Chairman of Investment Advisory Committee | 2009 | 2001 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
The funds I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment, although the minimum may be waived for certain accounts, such as retirement plans and financial intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts. There is no minimum for subsequent purchases. If you hold shares through a retirement plan or financial intermediary, different investment minimums may apply to your account.
You may purchase, redeem, or exchange shares of the fund at any time by written request or by calling 1-800-638-8790 on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. If you hold shares through a financial intermediary, you must purchase, redeem, and exchange shares through your intermediary.
Tax Information
Any dividends or capital gains are declared and paid annually, usually in December. Redemptions or exchanges of fund shares and distributions by the fund, whether or not you reinvest these amounts in additional fund shares, may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you invest through a tax-deferred account (although you may be taxed upon withdrawal from such account).
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
The fund and its investment adviser do not pay broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries for sales or related services of the funds I Class shares.
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The following policies and procedures generally apply to I Class accounts in the T. Rowe Price family of funds.
How and When Shares Are Priced
The share price, also called the net asset value, for each share class of a fund is calculated at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) each day that the exchange is open for business. To calculate the net asset value, the funds assets are valued and totaled; liabilities are subtracted; and each class proportionate share of the balance, called net assets, is divided by the number of shares outstanding. Market values are used to price portfolio holdings for which market quotations are readily available. Market values generally reflect the prices at which securities actually trade or represent prices that have been adjusted based on evaluations and information provided by the funds pricing services. If a market value for a security is not available or normal valuation procedures are deemed to be inappropriate, the fund will make a good faith effort to assign a fair value to the security by taking into account various factors and methodologies that have been approved by the funds Board of Directors/Trustees. This value may differ from the value the fund receives upon sale of the securities. Amortized cost is used to price securities held by money funds and certain other debt securities held by a fund. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation.
Non-U.S. equity securities are valued on the basis of their most recent closing market prices at 4 p.m. ET, except under the circumstances described below. Most foreign markets close before 4 p.m. ET. For example, the most recent closing prices for securities traded in certain Asian markets may be as much as 15 hours old at 4 p.m. ET. If a fund determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of the funds securities, the fund will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of 4 p.m. ET. In deciding whether to make these adjustments, the fund reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. The fund may also fair value certain securities or a group of securities in other situationsfor example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the fund is open. For a fund that has investments in securities that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the fund does not price its
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shares, the funds net asset value may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the funds shares.
The fund uses various pricing services to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices and to value most fixed income securities. The fund cannot predict how often it will use closing prices and how often it will adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its fair value process, the fund routinely compares closing market prices, the next days opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices. The fund also evaluates a variety of factors when assigning fair values to private placements and other restricted securities. Other mutual funds may adjust the prices of their securities by different amounts or assign different fair values than the fair value that the fund assigns to the same security.
The various ways you can buy, sell, and exchange shares are explained at the end of this prospectus and on the New Account form. These procedures may differ for institutional and employer-sponsored retirement accounts or if you hold your account through an intermediary.
How Your Purchase, Sale, or Exchange Price Is Determined
I Class shares may be purchased directly from T. Rowe Price or through various third-party intermediaries, including banks, brokers, and investment advisers. If your request is received by T. Rowe Price or its agent in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET), your transaction will be priced at that business days net asset value. To ensure that your request is submitted in correct form, please refer to Account Requirements and Transaction Information in Section 4. If your request is received after the close of the New York Stock Exchange, your transaction will be priced at the next business days net asset value unless the fund has an agreement with your intermediary that permits the intermediary to accept orders on behalf of the fund until the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET). In such cases, if your order is received by the intermediary in correct form by the close of the New York Stock Exchange and is transmitted to T. Rowe Price and paid for in accordance with the agreement, the transaction will be priced at the next net asset value computed after the intermediary received your order. If the fund does not have an agreement with your intermediary, T. Rowe Price must receive the request in correct form from your intermediary by the close of the New York Stock Exchange in order for your transaction to be priced at that business days net asset value.
Contact your intermediary for trade deadlines and the applicable policies for purchasing, selling, or exchanging your shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. The intermediary may charge a fee for its services.
When authorized by the fund, certain financial institutions or retirement plans purchasing fund shares on behalf of customers or plan participants through T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services or T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services may place a purchase order unaccompanied by payment. Payment for these shares must
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be received by the time designated by the fund (not to exceed the period established for settlement under applicable regulations). If payment is not received by this time, the order may be canceled. The financial institution or retirement plan is responsible for any costs or losses incurred by the fund or T. Rowe Price if payment is delayed or not received.
Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time until which orders are accepted may be changed in case of an emergency or if the New York Stock Exchange closes at a time other than 4 p.m. ET. In the event of an emergency closing, a funds shareholders will receive the next share price calculated by the fund. There may be times when you are unable to contact us by telephone or access your account online due to extreme market activity, the unavailability of the T. Rowe Price website, or other circumstances. Should this occur, your order must still be placed and accepted by T. Rowe Price prior to the time the New York Stock Exchange closes to be priced at that business days net asset value.
How Proceeds Are Received
When filling out the New Account form, you may wish to give yourself the widest range of options for receiving proceeds from a sale.
If you invest directly with T. Rowe Price and your request is received in correct form by T. Rowe Price or its agent on a business day prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange, proceeds are usually sent on the next business day. Proceeds can be mailed by check or sent electronically to a bank account by Automated Clearing House transfer or bank wire. Automated Clearing House is an automated method of initiating payments from, and receiving payments in, your financial institution account. Proceeds sent by Automated Clearing House transfer are usually credited to your account the second business day after the sale, and there are typically no fees associated with such payments. Proceeds sent by bank wire are usually credited to your account the next business day after the sale, although your financial institution may charge an incoming wire fee.
If you invest through an intermediary, you must contact your intermediary about procedures for receiving your redemption proceeds. Normally, the fund transmits proceeds to intermediaries for redemption orders received in correct form on either the next or third business day after receipt, depending on the arrangement with the intermediary.
Exception Under certain circumstances, and when deemed to be in a funds best interest, proceeds may not be sent for up to seven calendar days after we receive a redemption request in good order.
If for some reason we cannot accept your request to sell shares, we will contact you.
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Contingent Redemption Fee
Short-term trading can disrupt a funds investment program and create additional costs for long-term shareholders. For these reasons, certain T. Rowe Price funds, listed in the following table, assess a fee on redemptions (including exchanges out of a fund), which reduces the proceeds from such redemptions by the amounts indicated:
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Fund | Redemption fee | Holding period |
Emerging Markets BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Corporate BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets Local Currency BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Emerging Markets StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Equity Index 500I Class | 0.5% | 90 days or less |
Global High Income BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
High YieldI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International BondI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International DiscoveryI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International Growth & IncomeI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
International StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
New AsiaI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Overseas StockI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real AssetsI Class | 2% | 90 days or less |
Real EstateI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Small-Cap ValueI Class | 1% | 90 days or less |
Redemption fees are paid to a fund to deter short-term trading, offset costs, and protect the funds long-term shareholders. Subject to the exceptions described on the following pages, all persons holding shares of a T. Rowe Price fund that imposes a redemption fee are subject to the fee, whether the person is holding shares directly with a T. Rowe Price fund; through a retirement plan for which T. Rowe Price serves as recordkeeper; or indirectly through an intermediary (such as a broker, bank, or investment adviser), recordkeeper for retirement plan participants, or other third party.
Computation of Holding Period
When an investor sells shares of a fund that assesses a redemption fee, T. Rowe Price will use the first-in, first-out method to determine the holding period for the shares sold. Under this method, the date of redemption or exchange will be compared with the earliest purchase date of shares held in the account. A redemption fee will be charged on shares sold on or before the end of the required holding period. The day
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after the date of your purchase is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the holding period. For example, if you redeem your shares on or before the 90th day from the date of purchase, you will be assessed the redemption fee. If you purchase shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine how the holding period will be applied.
Transactions Not Subject to Redemption Fees
The T. Rowe Price funds will not assess a redemption fee with respect to certain transactions. As of the date of this prospectus, the following shares of T. Rowe Price funds will not be subject to redemption fees:
· Shares redeemed through an automated, systematic withdrawal plan;
· Shares redeemed through or used to establish certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap, and advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;*
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class of the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees (e.g., for failure to meet account minimums);
· Shares purchased by rollover or changes of account registration within the same fund;*
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that other shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy);
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares that are redeemed in-kind;
· Shares transferred to T. Rowe Price or a third-party intermediary acting as a service provider when the age of the shares cannot be determined systematically;* and
· Shares redeemed in retirement plans or other products that restrict trading to no more frequently than once per quarter, if approved in writing by T. Rowe Price.
* Subsequent exchanges of these shares into funds that assess redemption fees will subject such shares to the fee.
Redemption Fees on Shares Held in Retirement Plans
If shares are held in a retirement plan, redemption fees generally will be assessed on shares redeemed by exchange only if they were originally purchased by exchange. However, redemption fees may apply to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price or how the fees are applied by your plans recordkeeper. To determine which of your transactions are subject to redemption fees, you should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper.
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Omnibus Accounts
If your shares are held through an intermediary in an omnibus account, T. Rowe Price relies on the intermediary to assess the redemption fee on underlying shareholder accounts. T. Rowe Price seeks to enter into agreements with intermediaries establishing omnibus accounts that require the intermediary to assess the redemption fees. There are no assurances that T. Rowe Price will be successful in identifying all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess the fees.
Certain intermediaries may not apply the exemptions previously listed to the redemption fee policy; all redemptions by persons trading through such intermediaries may be subject to the fee. Certain intermediaries may exempt transactions not listed from redemption fees, if approved by T. Rowe Price. Persons redeeming shares through an intermediary should check with their respective intermediary to determine which transactions are subject to the fees.
Each fund intends to qualify to be treated each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to qualify, a fund must satisfy certain income, diversification, and distribution requirements. A regulated investment company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax at the portfolio level on income and gains from investments that are distributed to shareholders. However, if a fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and was ineligible to or otherwise did not cure such failure, the result would be fund-level taxation and, consequently, a reduction in income available for distribution to the funds shareholders.
To the extent possible, all net investment income and realized capital gains are distributed to shareholders.
Dividends and Other Distributions
Dividend and capital gain distributions are reinvested in additional fund shares in your account unless you select another option. Reinvesting distributions results in compounding, which allows you to receive dividends and capital gain distributions on an increasing number of shares.
Distributions not reinvested may be paid by check or transmitted to your bank account via Automated Clearing House or may be automatically invested into another fund account. If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver your check, or if your check remains uncashed for six months, the fund reserves the right to reinvest your distribution check in your account at the net asset value on the day of the reinvestment and to reinvest all subsequent distributions in shares of the fund.
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Interest will not accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distributions or redemption checks.
The following table provides details on dividend payments:
Dividend Payment Schedule | |
Fund | Dividends |
Bond funds | · Shares normally begin to earn dividends on the business day after payment is received by T. Rowe Price. · Declared daily and paid on the first business day of each month. |
Stock funds: | |
· Equity Index 500 | · Declared and paid quarterly, if any, in March, June, September, and December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
· All others | · Declared and paid annually, if any, generally in December. · Must be a shareholder on the dividend record date. |
Bond fund shares earn dividends through the date of redemption (except for wire redemptions from money funds prior to noon ET, which earn dividends through the calendar day prior to the date of redemption). Shares redeemed on a Friday or prior to a holiday will continue to earn dividends until the next business day. Generally, if you redeem all of your bond or money fund shares at any time during the month, you will also receive all dividends earned through the date of redemption in the same check. When you redeem only a portion of your bond or money fund shares, all dividends accrued on those shares will be reinvested, or paid in cash, on the next dividend payment date. The funds do not pay dividends in fractional cents. Any dividend amount earned for a particular day on all shares held that is one-half of one cent or greater (for example, $0.016) will be rounded up to the next whole cent ($0.02), and any amount that is less than one-half of one cent (for example, $0.014) will be rounded down to the nearest whole cent ($0.01). Please note that if the dividend payable on all shares held is less than one-half of one cent for a particular day, no dividend will be earned for that day.
If you purchase and sell your shares through an intermediary, consult your intermediary to determine when your shares begin and stop accruing dividends as the information previously described may vary.
Capital Gain Payments
A capital gain or loss is the difference between the purchase and sale price of a security. If a fund has net capital gains for the year (after subtracting any capital losses), they are usually declared and paid in December to shareholders of record on a specified date that month. If a second distribution is necessary, it is paid the following year.
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Tax Information
In most cases, you will be provided information for your tax filing needs no later than mid-February.
If you invest in the fund through a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account, you will not be subject to tax on dividends and distributions from the fund or the sale of fund shares if those amounts remain in the tax-deferred account. You may receive a Form 1099-R or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as applicable, if any portion of the account is distributed to you.
If you invest in the fund through a taxable account, you generally will be subject to tax when:
· You sell fund shares, including an exchange from one fund to another.
· The fund makes dividend or capital gain distributions.
For individual shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends representing
qualified dividend income received by the fund may be subject to tax at the lower rates applicable
to long-term capital gains rather than ordinary income. You may report it as qualified dividend
income in computing your taxes, provided you have held the fund shares on which the dividend was
paid for more than 60 days during the
121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend
date. Ordinary dividends that do not qualify for this lower rate are generally taxable at the investors
marginal income tax rate. This includes the portion of ordinary dividends derived from interest, short-term
capital gains, distributions from nonqualified foreign corporations, and dividends received by the fund
from stocks that were on loan. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the bond funds is expected
to qualify for this lower rate.
For corporate shareholders, a portion of ordinary dividends may be eligible for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations to the extent the funds income consists of dividends paid by U.S. corporations. Little, if any, of the ordinary dividends paid by the international stock or bond funds is expected to qualify for this deduction.
A 3.8% net investment income tax is imposed on net investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains of U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly) and of estates and trusts.
If you hold your fund through an intermediary, the intermediary is responsible for providing you with any necessary tax forms. You should contact your intermediary for the tax information that will be sent to you and reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Taxes on Fund Redemptions
When you sell shares in any fund, you may realize a gain or loss. An exchange from one fund to another in a taxable account is also a sale for tax purposes.
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you Form 1099-B, if applicable, no later than mid-February, indicating the date and amount of each sale you made in the fund during the prior year. This information will also be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. For most new accounts or those opened by exchange in 1984 or later, we will provide you with the gain or loss on the shares you sold during the year based on the average cost single category method. You may calculate the cost basis using other methods acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service, such as specific identification.
For mutual fund shares acquired after 2011, tax regulations require
cost basis information to be reported to you and the Internal Revenue Service on
Form 1099-B
using a cost basis method selected by you or, in the absence of such selected method, our default method
if you acquire your shares directly from us. Our default method is average cost. If you acquire your
fund shares through an intermediary after 2011, you should check with your intermediary regarding the
applicable cost basis method. You should, however, note that the cost basis information reported to you
may not always be the same as what you should report on your tax return because the rules applicable
to the determination of cost basis on Form 1099-B may be different from the rules applicable to
the determination of cost basis for reporting on your tax return. Therefore, you should save your transaction
records to make sure the information reported on your tax return is accurate. To help you maintain accurate
records, T. Rowe Price will make available to you a confirmation promptly following each transaction
you make (except for systematic purchases and systematic redemptions) and a year-end statement detailing
all of your transactions in each fund account during the year. If you hold your fund through an intermediary,
the intermediary is responsible for providing you with transaction confirmations and statements.
Taxes on Fund Distributions
T. Rowe Price (or your intermediary) will make available to you, as applicable, no later than mid-February, a Form 1099-DIV, or other Internal Revenue Service forms, as required, indicating the tax status of any income dividends, dividends exempt from federal income taxes, and capital gain distributions made to you. This information will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxable distributions are generally taxable to you in the year in which they are paid. Your bond or money fund dividends for each calendar year will include dividends accrued up to the first business day of the next calendar year. You will be sent any additional information you need to determine your taxes on fund distributions, such as the portion of your dividends, if any, that may be exempt from state and local income taxes. Dividends from tax-free funds are generally expected to be tax-exempt.
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The tax treatment of a capital gain distribution is determined by how long the fund held the portfolio securities, not how long you held the shares in the fund. Short-term (one year or less) capital gain distributions are taxable at the same rate as ordinary income, and gains on securities held for more than one year are taxed at the lower rates applicable to long-term capital gains. If you realized a loss on the sale or exchange of fund shares that you held for six months or less, your short-term capital loss must be reclassified as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received during the period you held the shares. For funds investing in foreign securities, distributions resulting from the sale of certain foreign currencies, currency contracts, and the foreign currency portion of gains on debt securities are taxed as ordinary income. Net foreign currency losses may cause monthly or quarterly dividends to be reclassified as returns of capital.
The tax status of certain distributions may be recharacterized on year-end tax forms, such as your Form 1099-DIV. Distributions made by a fund may later be recharacterized for federal income tax purposesfor example, from taxable ordinary income dividends to returns of capital, which are generally nontaxable but reduce your tax basis in the funds shares. A recharacterization of distributions may occur for a number of reasons, including the recharacterization of income received from underlying investments, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), and distributions that exceed taxable income due to losses from foreign currency transactions or other investment transactions. Certain funds, including international bond funds and funds that invest significantly in REITs, are more likely to recharacterize a portion of their distributions as a result of their investments.
If the fund qualifies and elects to pass through nonrefundable foreign income taxes paid to foreign governments during the year, your portion of such taxes will be reported to you as taxable income. However, you may be able to claim an offsetting credit or deduction on your tax return for those amounts. There can be no assurance that a fund will meet the requirements to pass through foreign income taxes paid.
Taxable distributions are subject to tax whether reinvested in additional shares or received in cash.
If a fund holds Build America Bonds or other qualified tax credit bonds and elects to pass through the corresponding interest income and any available tax credits, you will need to report both the interest income and any such tax credits as taxable income. You may be able to claim the tax credits on your federal tax return as an offset to your income tax (including alternative minimum tax) liability, but the tax credits generally are not refundable. There is no assurance, however, that a fund will elect to pass through the income and credits.
Tax Consequences of Hedging
Entering into certain transactions involving options, futures, swaps, and forward currency exchange contracts may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in a
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fund being required to distribute gains on such transactions even though it did not close the contracts during the year or receive cash to pay such distributions. The fund may not be able to reduce its distributions for losses on such transactions to the extent of unrealized gains in offsetting positions.
Tax Effect of Buying Shares Before an Income Dividend or Capital Gain Distribution
If you buy shares shortly before or on the record datethe date that establishes you as the person to receive the upcoming distributionyou may receive a portion of the money you just invested in the form of a taxable distribution. Therefore, you may wish to find out a funds record date before investing. In addition, a funds share price may, at any time, reflect undistributed capital gains or income and unrealized appreciation, which may result in future taxable distributions. Such distributions can occur even in a year when the fund has a negative return.
Following these procedures helps assure timely and accurate transactions.
Purchase Conditions
Nonpayment If the fund does not receive payment for an order in a timely manner, your purchase may be canceled. The shareholder (or intermediary) will be responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by the fund or transfer agent. The funds and their agents have the right to reject or cancel any purchase, exchange, or redemption due to nonpayment.
U.S. Dollars All purchases must be paid for in U.S. dollars; checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
Sale (Redemption) Conditions
Holds on Immediate Redemptions: 10-Day Hold If shares are sold that were recently purchased and paid for by check or Automated Clearing House transfer, the fund will process the redemption but will generally delay sending the proceeds for up to 10 calendar days to allow the check or transfer to clear. If, during the clearing period, we receive a check drawn against your newly purchased shares, it will be returned marked uncollected. (The 10-day hold does not apply to purchases paid for by bank wire or automatic purchases through payroll deduction.)
Telephone Transactions You can only conduct transactions involving the I Class over the telephone or in writing. The T. Rowe Price funds and their agents use reasonable procedures to verify the identity of the shareholder. If these procedures are followed, the funds and their agents are not liable for any losses that may occur from acting on unauthorized instructions. A confirmation is sent promptly after a transaction. Please review it carefully and contact T. Rowe Price immediately about
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any transaction you believe to be unauthorized. Telephone conversations are recorded.
Large Redemptions Large redemptions (for example, $250,000 or more) can adversely affect a portfolio managers ability to implement a funds investment strategy by causing the premature sale of securities that would otherwise be held longer. Therefore, the fund reserves the right (without prior notice) to pay all or part of redemption proceeds with securities from the funds portfolio rather than in cash (redemption in-kind). If this occurs, the securities will be selected by the fund in its absolute discretion, and the redeeming shareholder or account will be responsible for disposing of the securities and bearing any associated costs and risks (for example, market risks until the securities are disposed of).
We also request that you give us at least three business days notice for any redemption of $2 million or more.
Excessive and Short-Term Trading Policy
Excessive transactions and short-term trading can be harmful to fund shareholders in various ways, such as disrupting a funds portfolio management strategies, increasing a funds trading costs, and negatively affecting its performance. Short-term traders in funds that invest in foreign securities may seek to take advantage of developments overseas that could lead to an anticipated difference between the price of the funds shares and price movements in foreign markets. While there is no assurance that T. Rowe Price can prevent all excessive and short-term trading, the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the T. Rowe Price funds have adopted the following trading limits that are designed to deter such activity and protect the funds shareholders. The funds may revise their trading limits and procedures at any time as the Boards of Directors/Trustees deem necessary or appropriate to better detect short-term trading that may adversely affect the funds, to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, or to impose additional or alternative restrictions.
Subject to certain exceptions, each T. Rowe Price fund restricts a shareholders purchases (including through exchanges) into a fund account for a period of 30 calendar days after the shareholder has redeemed or exchanged out of that same fund account (the 30-Day Purchase Block). The calendar day after the date of redemption is considered Day 1 for purposes of computing the period before another purchase may be made.
General Exceptions As of the date of this prospectus, the following types of transactions generally are not subject to the 30-Day Purchase Block:
· Shares purchased or redeemed in money funds and ultra short-term bond funds;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through a systematic purchase or withdrawal plan;
· Checkwriting redemptions from bond and money funds;
· Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions;
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· Shares redeemed automatically by a fund to pay fund fees or shareholder account fees;
· Transfers and changes of account registration within the same fund;
· Shares purchased by asset transfer or direct rollover;
· Shares purchased or redeemed through IRA conversions and recharacterizations;
· Shares redeemed to return an excess contribution from a retirement account;
· Transactions in Section 529 college savings plans;
· Certain transactions in defined benefit and nonqualified plans, subject to prior approval by T. Rowe Price;
· Shares converted from one share class to another share class in the same fund; and
· Shares of T. Rowe Price funds that are purchased by another T. Rowe Price fund, including shares purchased by T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, and shares purchased by discretionary accounts managed by T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates (please note that shareholders of the investing T. Rowe Price fund are still subject to the policy).
Transactions in certain rebalancing, asset allocation, wrap programs, and other advisory programs, as well as non-T. Rowe Price fund-of-funds products, may also be exempt from the 30-Day Purchase Block, subject to prior written approval by T. Rowe Price.
In addition to restricting transactions in accordance with the 30-Day Purchase Block, T. Rowe Price may, in its discretion, reject (or instruct an intermediary to reject) any purchase or exchange into a fund from a person (which includes individuals and entities) whose trading activity could disrupt the management of the fund or dilute the value of the funds shares, including trading by persons acting collectively (e.g., following the advice of a newsletter). Such persons may be barred, without prior notice, from further purchases of T. Rowe Price funds for a period longer than 30 calendar days or permanently.
Intermediary Accounts If you invest in T. Rowe Price funds through an intermediary, you should review the intermediarys materials carefully or consult with the intermediary directly to determine the trading policy that will apply to your trades in the funds as well as any other rules or conditions on transactions that may apply. If T. Rowe Price is unable to identify a transaction placed through an intermediary as exempt from the excessive trading policy, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply.
Intermediaries may maintain their underlying accounts directly with the fund, although they often establish an omnibus account (one account with the fund that represents multiple underlying shareholder accounts) on behalf of their customers. When intermediaries establish omnibus accounts in the T. Rowe Price funds, T. Rowe Price is not able to monitor the trading activity of the underlying shareholders. However, T. Rowe Price monitors aggregate trading activity at the intermediary (omnibus account) level in an attempt to identify activity that indicates potential excessive or short-term trading. If it detects suspicious trading activity, T. Rowe Price may contact the intermediary and may request personal identifying
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information and transaction histories for some or all underlying shareholders (including plan participants, if applicable). If T. Rowe Price believes that excessive or short-term trading has occurred, it will instruct the intermediary to impose restrictions to discourage such practices and take appropriate action with respect to the underlying shareholder, including restricting purchases for 30 calendar days or longer. There is no assurance that T. Rowe Price will be able to properly enforce its excessive trading policies for omnibus accounts. Because T. Rowe Price generally relies on intermediaries to provide information and impose restrictions for omnibus accounts, its ability to monitor and deter excessive trading will be dependent upon the intermediaries timely performance of their responsibilities.
T. Rowe Price may allow an intermediary or other third party to maintain restrictions on trading in the T. Rowe Price funds that differ from the 30-Day Purchase Block. An alternative excessive trading policy would be acceptable to T. Rowe Price if it believes that the policy would provide sufficient protection to the T. Rowe Price funds and their shareholders that is consistent with the excessive trading policy adopted by the funds Boards of Directors/Trustees.
Retirement Plan Accounts If
shares are held in a retirement plan, generally the
30-Day Purchase Block applies only to shares
redeemed by a participant-directed exchange to another fund. However, the 30-Day Purchase Block may apply
to transactions other than exchanges depending on how shares of the plan are held at T. Rowe Price
or the excessive trading policy applied by your plans recordkeeper. An alternative excessive trading
policy may apply to the T. Rowe Price funds where a retirement plan has its own policy deemed acceptable
to T. Rowe Price. You should contact T. Rowe Price or your plan recordkeeper to determine which
of your transactions are subject to the funds 30-Day Purchase Block or an alternative policy.
There is no guarantee that T. Rowe Price will be able to identify or prevent all excessive or short-term trades or trading practices.
Keeping Your Account Open
To keep operating expenses lower, we ask you to maintain an account balance of at least $1 million. If your investment falls below $1 million (even if due to market depreciation), we have the right to convert your account to a different share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio or redeem your account at the then-current net asset value after giving you 60 days to increase your balance. The redemption of your account could result in a taxable gain.
Signature Guarantees
A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect you and the T. Rowe Price funds from fraud by verifying your signature.
The shareholder or intermediary may need to obtain a signature guarantee in certain situations, such as:
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· Written requests to redeem over $5 million;
· Remitting redemption proceeds to any person, address, or bank account not on file, or transferring redemption proceeds to a T. Rowe Price fund account with a different registration (name or ownership) from yours;
· Changing the account registration or broker-dealer of record for an account; and
· Establishing certain services after the account is opened.
Intermediaries should consult their T. Rowe Price Financial Institution Services representative for specific requirements relating to their account. The signature guarantee must be obtained from a financial institution that is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program. You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from most banks, savings institutions, broker-dealers, and other guarantors acceptable to T. Rowe Price. When obtaining a Medallion signature guarantee, please discuss with the guarantor the dollar amount of your proposed transaction. It is important that the level of coverage provided by the guarantors stamp covers the dollar amount of the transaction or it may be rejected. We cannot accept guarantees from notaries public or organizations that do not provide reimbursement in the case of fraud.
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How is the fund organized?
T. Rowe Price International Funds, Inc. (the Corporation) was incorporated in Maryland in 1979. Currently, the Corporation consists of 23 series, each representing a separate pool of assets with different investment objectives and investment policies. Each series is an open-end management investment company, or mutual fund. Mutual funds pool money received from shareholders of each class into a single portfolio and invest it to try to achieve specified objectives. In 2015, the New Asia Fund issued a separate class of shares known as the I Class.
What is meant by shares?
As with all mutual funds, investors purchase shares when they put money in a fund. These shares are part of a funds authorized capital stock, but share certificates are not issued.
Each share and fractional share entitles the shareholder to:
· Receive a proportional interest in income and capital gain distributions. For funds with multiple share classes, the income dividends for each share class will generally differ from those of other share classes to the extent that the expense ratios of the classes differ.
· Cast one vote per share on certain fund matters, including the election of fund directors/trustees, changes in fundamental policies, or approval of material changes to the funds management contract. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights on matters affecting only that class.
Do T. Rowe Price funds have annual shareholder meetings?
The funds are not required to hold regularly scheduled shareholder meetings. To avoid unnecessary costs to fund shareholders, shareholder meetings are only held when certain matters, such as changes in fundamental policies or elections of directors/trustees, must be decided. In addition, shareholders representing at least 10% of all eligible votes may call a special meeting for the purpose of voting on the removal of any fund director or trustee. If a meeting is held and you cannot attend, you can vote by proxy. Before the meeting, the fund will send or make available to you proxy materials that explain the matters to be decided and include instructions on voting by mail, telephone, or the Internet.
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Who runs the fund?
General Oversight
The fund is governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) that meets regularly to review fund investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The Board elects the funds officers. At least 75% of Board members are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates (the Firm).
All decisions regarding the purchase and sale of fund investments are made by T. Rowe Price or an affiliated investment adviserspecifically by the funds portfolio manager.
Investment Adviser
T. Rowe Price is the funds investment adviser and oversees the selection of the funds investments and management of the funds portfolio. T. Rowe Price is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors, and sponsors and serves as adviser and sub-adviser to registered investment companies, institutional separate accounts, and common trust funds. The address for T. Rowe Price is 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. As of September 30, 2015, the Firm had approximately $725 billion in assets under management and provided investment management services for more than 9 million individual and institutional investor accounts.
T. Rowe Price has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with T. Rowe Price International and Price Hong Kong under which T. Rowe Price International and Price Hong Kong are authorized to trade securities and make discretionary investment decisions on behalf of the fund. T. Rowe Price International is an investment adviser registered or licensed with the SEC, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Agency of Japan, and other non-U.S. regulatory authorities. T. Rowe Price International sponsors and serves as adviser to foreign collective investment schemes and provides investment management services to investment companies and other institutional investors. T. Rowe Price International is headquartered in London and has several branch offices around the world. T. Rowe Price International is a direct subsidiary of T. Rowe Price and its address is 60 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4TZ, United Kingdom. Price Hong Kong is licensed with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Price Hong Kong serves as a sub-adviser to investment companies and provides investment management services for other clients who seek to primarily invest in the Asia-Pacific securities markets. Price Hong Kong is a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price and T. Rowe Price International, and its address is 1 Connaught Place, Room 2101-2120, Jardine House 21st Floor, Central Hong Kong.
Portfolio Management
T. Rowe Price has established an Investment Advisory Committee with respect to the fund. The committee chairman has day-to-day responsibility for managing the funds portfolio and works with the committee in developing and executing the funds
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investment program. The members of the committee are as follows: Anh Lu, Chairman, Syed H. Ali, Sheena L. Barbosa, Tak Yiu Cheng, Vishnu V. Gopal, Yoichiro Kai, Jai Kapadia, Shengrong Lau, Jacqueline Liu, Jihong Min, Eric C. Moffett, Sridhar Nishtala, Eunbin Song, Ernest C. Yeung, Alison M.L. Yip, and Wenli Zheng. The following information provides the year that the chairman first joined the Firm and the chairmans specific business experience during the past five years (although the chairman may have had portfolio management responsibilities for a longer period). Ms. Lu has been chairman of the committee since 2009. She joined the Firm in 2001 and her investment experience dates from 1995. She has served as a portfolio manager with the Firm throughout the past five years. The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the portfolio managers compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, and the portfolio managers ownership of fund shares.
The Management Fee
The management fee has two partsan individual fund fee, which reflects a funds particular characteristics, and a group fee. The group fee, which is designed to reflect the benefits of the shared resources of the T. Rowe Price investment management complex, is calculated daily based on the combined net assets of all T. Rowe Price funds (except the Spectrum Funds, Retirement Funds, Target Retirement Funds, TRP Reserve Investment Funds, and any index or private label mutual funds). The group fee schedule (in the following table) is graduated, declining as the asset total rises, so shareholders benefit from the overall growth in mutual fund assets.
Group Fee Schedule
0.334%* | First $50 billion |
0.305% | Next $30 billion |
0.300% | Next $40 billion |
0.295% | Next $40 billion |
0.290% | Next $60 billion |
0.285% | Next $80 billion |
0.280% | Next $100 billion |
0.275% | Next $100 billion |
0.270% | Thereafter |
* Represents a blended group fee rate containing various breakpoints.
The funds group fee is determined by applying the group fee rate to the funds average daily net assets. On May 31, 2015, the annual group fee rate was 0.29%. The individual fund fee, also applied to the funds average daily net assets, is 0.50%.
Through February 28, 2018, T. Rowe Price has agreed to pay the operating expenses of the funds I Class excluding management fees; interest; expenses related to borrowings, taxes and brokerage; nonrecurring, extraordinary expenses; and acquired fund fees and expenses (I Class Operating Expenses), to the extent the I Class Operating Expenses exceed 0.05% of the class average daily net assets. Any
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expenses paid under this agreement are subject to reimbursement to T. Rowe Price by the fund or class whenever the funds I Class Operating Expenses are below 0.05%. However, no reimbursement will be made more than three years after the payment of the I Class Operating Expenses or if such reimbursement would cause the funds I Class Operating Expenses to exceed 0.05%. Termination of this agreement would require approval by the funds Board.
A discussion about the factors considered by the Board and its conclusions in approving the funds investment management contract with T. Rowe Price and the subadvisory contract with T. Rowe Price appears in the funds semiannual report to shareholders for the period ended April 30.
Fund Operations and Shareholder Services
T. Rowe Price and The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to the oversight of T. Rowe Price, each provide certain accounting services to the T. Rowe Price funds. T. Rowe Price Services, Inc. acts as the transfer and dividend disbursing agent and provides shareholder and administrative services to the funds. These companies receive compensation from the funds for their services. The funds may also pay third-party intermediaries for performing shareholder and administrative services for underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts.
Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and your tolerance for risk. The funds may be appropriate for you if you are seeking diversification for your equity investments and can accept the risks that accompany foreign investments. Your decision should take into account whether you have any other foreign stock investments. If you do not, you may want to consider investing in a more widely diversified fund to gain the broadest exposure to global opportunities. A diversified emerging markets fund may be an appropriate part of your overall portfolio if you are supplementing existing holdings primarily in developed foreign markets and are comfortable with the potentially significant volatility associated with investing in emerging markets. If you seek to supplement a diversified international portfolio with a more concentrated investment, a fund focusing on a particular geographic area may be appropriate.
The market frequently rewards growth stocks with price increases when earnings expectations are met or exceeded. Funds that employ a growth-oriented approach to stock selection rely on the premise that by investing in companies that increase their earnings faster than both inflation and the overall economy, the market will eventually reward those companies with a higher stock price. A funds successful implementation of a growth-oriented strategy should lead to long-term growth of capital over time.
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Funds that employ a value-oriented approach to stock selection seek to invest in companies whose stock prices are low in relation to the value of their assets or future prospects. By identifying companies whose stocks are currently out of favor or undervalued, value funds hope to realize significant appreciation as other investors recognize the stocks intrinsic value and the price rises accordingly. Generally, careful selection of stocks having value characteristics can, over time, limit the downside risk of a value-oriented portfolio compared with the broad market. In addition, stocks whose prices are below a companys intrinsic value may offer the potential for substantial capital appreciation.
Investing abroad increases the funds available investment opportunities. Some foreign countries may have greater potential for economic growth than the U.S. Investing a portion of your overall portfolio in stock funds with foreign holdings can enhance your diversification while providing the opportunity to increase long-term returns.
Portfolio managers closely monitor fund investments as well as political and economic trends in each country and region. Holdings are adjusted according to the portfolio managers analysis and outlook. The impact of unfavorable developments in a particular country may be reduced when investments are spread among many countries. However, the economies and financial markets of countries in a certain region may be heavily influenced by one another.
As with all stock funds, a funds share price can fall because of weakness in one or more of its primary equity markets, a particular industry, or specific holdings. Stock markets can decline for many reasons, including adverse political, social, or economic developments, changes in investor psychology, or heavy institutional selling. The prospects for an industry or company may deteriorate because of a variety of factors, including disappointing earnings or changes in the competitive environment. In addition, our assessment of companies held in a fund may prove incorrect, resulting in losses or poor performance, even in rising markets.
Growth stocks can be volatile for several reasons. Since these companies usually invest a high portion of earnings in their businesses, they may lack the dividends that can cushion stock prices in a falling market. Also, earnings disappointments often lead to sharply falling prices because investors buy growth stocks in anticipation of superior earnings growth.
Funds that invest overseas generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. assets.
As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee the fund will achieve its objective. The funds share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money when you sell your shares of the fund. Some particular risks affecting the fund include the following:
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Currency risk This refers to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that foreign currency. The overall impact on a funds holdings can be significant, unpredictable, and long-lasting, depending on the currencies represented in the funds portfolio and how each foreign currency appreciates or depreciates in relation to the U.S. dollar and whether currency positions are hedged. Under normal conditions, the fund does not engage in extensive foreign currency hedging programs. Further, since exchange rate movements are volatile, a funds attempts at hedging could be unsuccessful, and it is not possible to effectively hedge the currency risks of many emerging market countries.
Other risks of foreign investing Risks can result from varying stages of economic and political development, differing regulatory environments, trading days and accounting standards, uncertain tax laws, and higher transaction costs of non-U.S. markets. Investments outside the U.S. could be subject to governmental actions such as capital or currency controls, nationalization of a company or industry, expropriation of assets, or imposition of high taxes. A trading market may close without warning for extended time periods, preventing a fund from buying or selling securities in that market.
Emerging markets risk Investments in emerging markets, which generally include Africa, parts of Europe and much of Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America, are subject to the risk of abrupt and severe price declines. The economic and political structures of emerging market countries, in most cases, do not compare favorably with the U.S. or other developed countries in terms of wealth and stability, and their financial markets often lack liquidity. These economies are less developed, can be overly reliant on particular industries, and more vulnerable to the ebb and flow of international trade, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Certain countries have legacies and periodic episodes of hyperinflation and currency devaluations, particularly Russia and many Latin American nations, and more recently many Asian countries. Governments in many emerging market countries participate to a significant degree in their economies and securities markets. Foreign investments may be restricted and subject to greater government control, including repatriation of sales proceeds. Some countries have histories of instability and upheaval that could cause their governments to act in a detrimental or hostile manner toward private enterprise or foreign investment. Investments in countries or regions that have recently begun moving away from central planning and state-owned industries toward free markets should be regarded as speculative.
While some countries have made progress in economic growth, liberalization, fiscal discipline, and political and social stability, there is no assurance these trends will continue. Significant risks, such as war and terrorism, currently affect some emerging market countries. Fund performance will likely be hurt by exposure to nations in the midst of hyperinflation, currency devaluation, trade disagreements, sudden political upheaval, or interventionist government policies. The volatility of emerging markets
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may be heightened by the actions (such as significant buying or selling) of a few major investors. For example, substantial increases or decreases in cash flows of mutual funds investing in these markets could significantly affect local securities prices and, therefore, cause fund share prices to decline.
In response to political and military actions undertaken by Russia, the U.S. and European Union have instituted various sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, and other intergovernmental actions that may be undertaken against Russia in the future, could result in the devaluation of Russian currency, a downgrade in the countrys credit rating, and a significant decline in the value and liquidity of securities issued by Russian companies or the Russian government. Future sanctions and any retaliatory action by the Russian government could result in the immediate freeze of Russian securities, impairing the ability of the funds to buy, sell, or receive proceeds from those securities. These sanctions, and the continued disruption of the Russian economy, could severely impact the performance of any funds that have significant exposure to Russia.
All of these factors make investing in such countries significantly riskier than in other countries and any one of these could cause a funds share price to decline.
Geographic concentration risk Funds that are less diversified across geographic regions, countries, industries, or individual companies are generally riskier than more diversified funds. For example, investors in the fund are fully exposed to the Asian regions economic cycles, stock market valuations, and currency exchange rates, which could increase the funds risks compared with a more diversified fund. The economies and financial markets of certain regionssuch as Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and Africacan be interdependent and may all decline at the same time.
Nondiversification risk There is additional risk with a fund that is nondiversified and thus can invest more of its assets in a smaller number of issuers. For example, poor performance by a single large holding of a fund would adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of companies.
Some of the principal tools we use to try to reduce overall risk include intensive research when evaluating a companys prospects and limiting exposure to any one industry or company.
Additional strategies and risks While most assets will be invested in common stocks, other strategies may be employed that are not considered part of the funds principal investment strategies. For instance, the fund may, to a limited extent, use derivatives such as futures contracts and forward currency exchange contracts. Any investments in futures would typically serve as an efficient means of gaining exposure to certain markets or as a cash management tool to maintain liquidity while being invested in the market. Forward currency exchange contracts would primarily be used to settle trades in a foreign currency or to help protect a funds holdings from unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, although other currency
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hedging techniques may be used from time to time. To the extent the fund uses futures and forward currency exchange contracts, it is exposed to potential volatility and losses greater than direct investments in the contracts underlying assets, and the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted.
Recent regulations have changed the requirements related to the use of certain derivatives. Some of these new regulations have limited the availability of certain derivatives and made their use by funds more costly. It is expected that additional changes to the regulatory framework will occur, but the extent and impact of additional new regulations are not certain at this time.
The Statement of Additional Information contains more detailed information about the fund and its investments, operations, and expenses.
This section takes a detailed look at some of the types of fund securities and the various kinds of investment practices that may be used in day-to-day portfolio management. Fund investments are subject to further restrictions and risks described in the Statement of Additional Information.
Shareholder approval is required to substantively change fund investment objectives. Shareholder approval is also required to change certain investment restrictions noted in the following section as fundamental policies. Portfolio managers also follow certain operating policies that can be changed without shareholder approval. Shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior notice of a change in a funds policy requiring it to normally invest at least 80% of its assets in stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Asia (excluding Japan).
Fund holdings in certain kinds of investments cannot exceed maximum percentages as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. For instance, there are limitations regarding fund investments in certain types of derivatives. While these restrictions provide a useful level of detail about fund investments, investors should not view them as an accurate gauge of the potential risk of such investments. For example, in a given period, a 5% investment in derivatives could have a significantly greater impact on a funds share price than its weighting in the portfolio. The net effect of a particular investment depends on its volatility and the size of its overall return in relation to the performance of all other fund investments.
Certain investment restrictions, such as a required minimum or maximum investment in a particular type of security, are measured at the time a fund purchases a security. The status, market value, maturity, credit quality, or other characteristics of a funds securities may change after they are purchased, and this may cause the
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amount of a funds assets invested in such securities to exceed the stated maximum restriction or fall below the stated minimum restriction. If any of these changes occur, it would not be considered a violation of the investment restriction and will not require the sale of an investment if it was proper at the time the investment was made (this exception does not apply to a funds borrowing policy or liquidity policy). However, purchases by a fund during the time it is above or below the stated percentage restriction would be made in compliance with applicable restrictions.
Changes in fund holdings, fund performance, and the contribution of various investments to fund performance are discussed in the shareholder reports.
Portfolio managers have considerable discretion in choosing investment strategies and selecting securities they believe will help achieve fund objectives.
Types of Portfolio Securities
In seeking to meet its investment objective, fund investments may be made in any type of security or instrument (including certain potentially high-risk derivatives described in this section) whose investment characteristics are consistent with its investment program. The following pages describe various types of fund holdings and investment management practices.
Nondiversified Status
The fund is registered with the SEC as a nondiversified mutual fund. This means that the fund may invest a greater portion of its assets in, and own a greater amount of the voting securities of, a single issuer than a diversified fund, which may subject the fund to greater risk with respect to its portfolio securities and greater volatility with respect to its share price.
However, the fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, the fund must invest so that, at the end of each fiscal quarter, with respect to 50% of its total assets, no more than 5% of its total assets is invested in the securities of a single issuer and not more than 10% of the voting securities of any issuer are held by the fund. With respect to the remaining 50% of fund assets, no more than 25% may be invested in a single issuer.
Fund investments are primarily in common stocks and, to a lesser degree, other types of securities as described as follows:
Common and Preferred Stocks
Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Generally, preferred stocks have a specified dividend rate and rank after bonds and before common stocks in their claim on income for dividend payments and on assets should the company be liquidated. After other claims are satisfied, common stockholders participate in company profits on a pro-rata basis; profits may be paid out in dividends or reinvested in the company to help it grow. Increases and decreases in earnings are usually reflected in a companys stock price, so common stocks generally have the
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greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities. Unlike common stock, preferred stock does not ordinarily carry voting rights. While most preferred stocks pay a dividend, a fund may decide to purchase preferred stock where the issuer has suspended, or is in danger of suspending, payment of its dividend. The fund may purchase American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, which are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts trade on established markets and are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their local markets and currencies. Such investments are subject to many of the same risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. For purposes of a funds investment policies, investments in depositary receipts are deemed to be investments in the underlying securities. For example, a depositary receipt representing ownership of common stock will be treated as common stock.
Convertible Securities and Warrants
Investments may be made in debt or preferred equity securities that are convertible into, or exchangeable for, equity securities at specified times in the future and according to a certain exchange ratio. Convertible bonds are typically callable by the issuer, which could in effect force conversion before the holder would otherwise choose. Traditionally, convertible securities have paid dividends or interest at rates higher than common stocks but lower than nonconvertible securities. They generally participate in the appreciation or depreciation of the underlying stock into which they are convertible, but to a lesser degree than common stock. Some convertible securities combine higher or lower current income with options and other features. Warrants are options to buy, directly from the issuer, a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price anytime during the life of the warrants (generally, two or more years). Warrants have no voting rights, pay no dividends, and can be highly volatile. In some cases, the redemption value of a warrant could be zero.
Participation Notes (P-notes)
A fund may gain exposure to securities traded in foreign markets through investments in P-notes. P-notes are generally issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to an underlying common stock or other security. An investment in a P-note involves additional risks beyond the risks normally associated with a direct investment in the underlying security. While the holder of a P-note is entitled to receive from the broker-dealer or bank any dividends paid by the underlying security, the holder is not entitled to the same rights (e.g., voting rights) as a direct owner of the underlying security. P-notes are considered general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them as the counterparty. As such, the fund must rely on the creditworthiness of the counterparty for its investment returns on the P-notes, and could lose the entire value of its investment in the event of default by a counterparty. Additionally, there is no assurance that there will be a secondary trading market for a P-note or that the trading price of a P-note will equal the value of the underlying security.
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Operating policy Fund investments in P-notes are limited to 20% of total assets. Investments in P-notes are not subject to the limit on investments in hybrid instruments.
Fixed Income Securities
From time to time, a fund may invest in corporate and government fixed income securities as well as below investment-grade bonds, commonly referred to as junk bonds. These securities would be purchased in companies that meet fund investment criteria. The price of a fixed income security fluctuates with changes in interest rates, generally rising when interest rates fall and falling when interest rates rise. Below investment-grade bonds, or junk bonds, can be more volatile and have greater risk of default than investment-grade bonds, and should be considered speculative.
Operating policy The fund may invest 10% of total assets in below investment-grade bonds. Fund investments in convertible securities are not subject to these limits.
Futures and Options
Futures, a type of potentially high-risk derivative, are often used to manage or hedge risk because they enable the investor to buy or sell an asset in the future at an agreed-upon price. Options, another type of potentially high-risk derivative, give the investor the right (when the investor purchases the option), or the obligation (when the investor writes or sells the option), to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price in the future. Futures and options contracts may be bought or sold for any number of reasons, including to manage exposure to changes in securities prices and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of increasing or decreasing a funds exposure to certain markets; in an effort to enhance income; to improve risk-adjusted returns; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and to serve as a cash management tool. Call or put options may be purchased or sold on securities, futures, and financial indexes. A fund may choose to continue a futures contract by rolling over an expiring futures contract into an identical contract with a later maturity date. This could increase the funds transaction costs and portfolio turnover rate.
Futures and options contracts may not always be successful hedges; their prices can be highly volatile; using them could lower a funds total return; the potential loss from the use of futures can exceed a funds initial investment in such contracts; and the losses from certain options written by a fund could be unlimited.
Operating policies Initial margin deposits on futures and premiums on options used for non-hedging purposes will not exceed 5% of a funds net asset value. The total market value of securities covering call or put options may not exceed 25% of total assets. No more than 5% of total assets will be committed to premiums when purchasing call or put options.
Hybrid Instruments
Hybrid instruments (a type of potentially high-risk derivative) can combine the characteristics of securities, futures, and options. For example, the principal amount,
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redemption, or conversion terms of a security could be related to the market price of some commodity, currency, security, or securities index. Such instruments may or may not bear interest or pay dividends. Under certain conditions, the redemption value of a hybrid could be zero.
Hybrids can have volatile prices and limited liquidity, and their use may not be successful.
Operating policy Fund investments in hybrid instruments are limited to 10% of total assets.
Currency Derivatives
The fund will normally conduct any 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 forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. The fund will generally not enter into a forward contract with a term greater than one year. A fund may enter into forward currency exchange contracts to lock in the U.S. dollar price of a security when it enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency, and when the fund believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may move substantially against another currency, it may enter into a forward contract to sell or buy the former foreign currency.
Funds that invest in foreign securities may attempt to hedge their exposure to potentially unfavorable currency changes. The primary means of doing this is through the use of forward currency exchange contracts, which are contracts between two counterparties to exchange one currency for another on a future date at a specified exchange rate. A fund may also use these instruments to create a synthetic bond, which is issued in one currency with the currency component transformed into another currency. However, futures, swaps, and options on foreign currencies may also be used. In certain circumstances, a fund may use currency derivatives to substitute a different currency for the currency in which the investment is denominated, a strategy known as proxy hedging. If a fund were to engage in any of these foreign currency transactions, it could serve to protect the funds foreign securities from adverse currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar, although the fund may also use currency derivatives in an effort to gain exposure to a currency expected to appreciate in value versus other currencies. As a result, a fund could be invested in a currency without holding any securities denominated in that currency. Such transactions involve, among other risks, the risk that anticipated currency movements will not occur, which could reduce a funds total return. There are certain markets, including many emerging markets, where it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging.
Hedging may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions could result in an increase (or
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decrease) in the amount of taxable dividends paid by a fund and could affect whether dividends paid are classified as capital gains or ordinary income.
Investments in Other Investment Companies
A fund may invest in other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds.
A fund may purchase the securities of another investment company to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the market while awaiting purchase of securities or as an efficient means of gaining exposure to a particular asset class. The fund might also purchase shares of another investment company to gain exposure to the securities in the investment companys portfolio at times when the fund may not be able to buy those securities directly. Any investment in another investment company would be consistent with the funds objective and investment program.
The risks of owning another investment company are generally similar to the risks of investing directly in the securities in which that investment company invests. However, an investment company may not achieve its investment objective or execute its investment strategy effectively, which may adversely affect the funds performance. In addition, because closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds trade on a secondary market, their shares may trade at a premium or discount to the actual net asset value of their portfolio securities and their shares may have greater volatility if an active trading market does not exist.
As a shareholder of another investment company, the fund must pay its pro-rata share of that investment companys fees and expenses. The funds investments in non-T. Rowe Price investment companies are subject to the limits that apply to investments in other funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any applicable exemptive order.
A fund may also invest in certain other T. Rowe Price funds as a means of gaining efficient and cost-effective exposure to certain asset classes, provided the investment is consistent with the funds investment program and policies. Such an investment could allow the fund to obtain the benefits of a more diversified portfolio than might otherwise be available through direct investments in the asset class, and will subject the fund to the risks associated with the particular asset class. Examples of asset classes in which other T. Rowe Price mutual funds concentrate their investments include high yield bonds, inflation-linked securities, floating rate loans, international bonds, emerging market bonds, stocks of companies involved in activities related to real assets, and emerging market stocks. If the fund invests in another T. Rowe Price fund, the management fee paid by the fund will be reduced to ensure that the fund does not incur duplicate management fees as a result of its investment.
Illiquid Securities
Some fund holdings may be considered illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold in the ordinary
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course of business within seven days at approximately the prices at which they are valued. The determination of liquidity involves a variety of factors. Illiquid securities may include private placements that are sold directly to a small number of investors, usually institutions. Unlike public offerings, such securities are not registered with the SEC. Although certain of these securities may be readily sold (for example, pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) and therefore deemed liquid, others may have resale restrictions and be considered illiquid. The sale of illiquid securities may involve substantial delays and additional costs, and a fund may only be able to sell such securities at prices substantially lower than what it believes they are worth.
Operating policy Fund investments in illiquid securities are limited to 15% of net assets. The 15% limit on illiquid securities applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Types of Investment Management Practices
Reserve Position
A certain portion of fund assets may be held in reserves. Fund reserve positions can consist of: 1) shares of a T. Rowe Price internal money fund or short-term bond fund; 2) short-term, high-quality U.S. and foreign dollar-denominated money market securities, including repurchase agreements; and 3) U.S. dollar or non-U.S. dollar currencies. In order to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions, the fund may assume a temporary defensive position that is inconsistent with its principal investment objective and/or strategies and may invest, without limitation, in reserves. If a fund has significant holdings in reserves, it could compromise the funds ability to achieve its objectives. The reserve position provides flexibility in meeting redemptions, paying expenses and managing cash flows into a fund, and can serve as a short-term defense during periods of unusual market volatility. Non-U.S. dollar reserves are subject to currency risk.
Borrowing Money and Transferring Assets
A fund may borrow from banks, other persons, and other T. Rowe Price funds for temporary emergency purposes to facilitate redemption requests, or for other purposes consistent with fund policies as set forth in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. Such borrowings may be collateralized with fund assets, subject to restrictions.
Fundamental policy Borrowings may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. This limitation applies at the time of purchase and continues thereafter.
Operating policy A fund will not transfer portfolio securities as collateral except as necessary in connection with permissible borrowings or investments, and then such transfers may not exceed 331/3% of total assets. A fund will not purchase additional securities when borrowings exceed 5% of total assets.
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Lending of Portfolio Securities
A fund may lend its securities to broker-dealers, other institutions, or other persons to earn additional income. Risks include the potential insolvency of the broker-dealer or other borrower that could result in delays in recovering securities and capital losses. Additionally, losses could result from the reinvestment of collateral received on loaned securities in investments that default or do not perform as well as expected.
Fundamental policy The value of loaned securities may not exceed 331/3% of total assets.
Portfolio Turnover
Turnover is an indication of frequency of trading. A fund will not generally trade in securities for short-term profits, but when circumstances warrant, securities may be purchased and sold without regard to the length of time held. Each time a fund purchases or sells a security, it incurs a cost. This cost is reflected in its net asset value but not in its operating expenses. The higher the turnover rate, the higher the transaction costs and the greater the impact on a funds total return. Higher turnover can also increase the possibility of taxable capital gain distributions. The funds portfolio turnover rates are shown in the Financial Highlights table.
Each T. Rowe Price funds portfolio holdings are disclosed on a regular basis in its semiannual and annual shareholder reports, and on Form N-Q, which is filed with the SEC within 60 days of the funds first and third fiscal quarter-end. The money funds also file detailed month-end portfolio holdings information with the SEC each month. Such information will be made available to the public 60 days after the end of the month to which the information pertains. In addition, the funds disclose their calendar quarter-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com 15 calendar days after each quarter. Under certain conditions, up to 5% of a funds holdings may be included in this portfolio list without being individually identified. Generally, securities would not be individually identified if they are being actively bought or sold and it is determined that the quarter-end disclosure of the holding could be harmful to the fund. A security will not be excluded for these purposes from a funds quarter-end holdings disclosure for more than one year. Money funds also disclose their month-end portfolio holdings on troweprice.com five business days after each month. The quarter-end portfolio holdings will remain on the website for one year and the month-end money fund portfolio holdings will remain on the website for six months. Each fund also discloses its 10 largest holdings on troweprice.com on the seventh business day after each month-end. These holdings are listed in alphabetical order along with the aggregate percentage of the funds total assets that these 10 holdings represent. Each monthly top 10 list will remain on the website for six
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months. A description of T. Rowe Prices policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio information is available in the Statement of Additional Information and through troweprice.com.
New Asia FundI Class has an inception date of December 17, 2015, and therefore has no financial history. The New Asia FundI Class is a separate share class of the New Asia Fund and shares the funds investment program and portfolio with other classes. Therefore, as a point of comparison, the following Financial Highlights table provides historical information about the funds existing Investor Class. This information is based on a single share outstanding for the Investor Class throughout the periods shown.
This table is part of the New Asia Funds financial statements, which are included in its annual report and are incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information (available upon request). 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 and no payment of any applicable account or redemption fees). The financial statements in the annual report were audited by the funds independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Had New Asia FundI Class existed during the periods reflected in the table, some financial information would be different because of its lower anticipated expense ratio.
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Financial Highlights
Year ended October 31 | ||||||||||
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | ||||||
Net asset
value, | $14.39 | $19.31 | $17.91 | $16.26 | $16.81 | |||||
Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||
Net investment income* | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.17 | |||||
Net gains or losses on | 4.94 | (1.36 | ) | 1.05 | 0.77 | 1.45 | ||||
Total from investment | 5.04 | (1.16 | ) | 1.23 | 0.94 | 1.62 | ||||
Less Distributions | ||||||||||
Dividends (from net | (0.08 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.15 | ) |
Distributions
(from | (0.04 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (2.73 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.55 | ) |
Returns of capital | | | | | | |||||
Total distributions | (0.12 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (2.88 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.70 | ) |
Redemption
fees added | | | | | | |||||
Net asset value, | $19.31 | $17.91 | $16.26 | $16.81 | $17.73 | |||||
Total return | 35.20 | % | (6.07 | )% | 9.98 | % | 5.81 | % | 10.15 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $5,261 | $4,122 | $4,518 | $4,699 | $4,293 | |||||
Ratio of expenses to | 0.96 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.94 | % |
Ratio of net income to | 0.61 | % | 1.07 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.04 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | 49.4 | % | 68.1 | % | 41.1 | % | 49.4 | % | 58.5 | % |
* Per share amounts calculated using average shares outstanding method.
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If you are purchasing fund shares through a third-party intermediary, contact the intermediary for information regarding its policies on purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming fund shares, as well as initial and subsequent investment minimums. |
Tax Identification | We must have your correct tax identification number on a signed new account form or W-9 Form. Otherwise, federal law requires the funds to withhold a percentage of your dividends, capital gain distributions, and redemptions and may subject you to an Internal Revenue Service fine. If this information is not received within 60 days after your account is established, your account may be redeemed at the funds then-current net asset value. |
We send immediate confirmations for most fund transactions. However, certain transactions, such as systematic purchases and systematic redemptions and dividend reinvestments, do not receive an immediate transaction confirmation but are reported on your account statement. Always verify your transactions by carefully reviewing the confirmation we send you and report any discrepancies. |
I Class accounts generally require a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment; the minimum may be waived for certain retirement plans, intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain other accounts If you invest through an intermediary, you should check with the intermediary to determine what minimum applies to your initial investment |
Important Information About Opening an Account | Pursuant to federal law, all financial institutions must obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. |
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When you open an account for an entity, you will be required to provide the entitys name, residential U.S. street address, and tax identification number, as well as your name, residential street address, date of birth, and Social Security number as the person opening the account on behalf of the entity. Corporate and other institutional accounts require documents showing the existence of the entity (such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements) to open an account. Certain other fiduciary accounts (such as trusts or power of attorney arrangements) require documentation, which may include an original or certified copy of the trust agreement or power of attorney to open an account. |
We will use this information to verify the identity of the entity and person opening the account. We will not be able to open the account for the entity until we receive all of this information. If we are unable to verify the identity of the entity, we are authorized to take any action permitted by law. (See Rights Reserved by the Funds.) |
The funds are generally available only to investors with a U.S. address. I Class shares may generally only be purchased and held by corporations; endowments and foundations; charitable trusts; investment companies; defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; broker-dealers; registered investment advisers; banks and bank trust programs; Section 529 college savings plans; pooled investment vehicles; institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority; and individuals meeting the investment minimum or certain criteria. Shares held by any investors that are not eligible to invest in the I Class or who fail to meet or maintain their account(s) at the investment minimum are subject to involuntary redemption at any time or conversion to another share class in the same fund with a higher expense ratio. |
Initial investments may be made by bank wire, check, exchange, or conversion from another class of the same fund. |
By Wire |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients should call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 for an account number, assignment to a dedicated |
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service representative, and wire transfer instructions. Individuals opening an account
held directly with T. Rowe Price should call Investor Services at |
The wire must be received by T. Rowe Price by the close of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4 p.m. ET) to receive that days share price. There is no assurance that the share price for the purchase will be the same day the wire was initiated. |
Complete a new account form and mail it, with proper documentation identifying your firm, to one of the appropriate addresses listed under By Mail. |
Note: Although the initial purchase by wire will be made, services may not be established and Internal Revenue Service penalty withholding may occur until we receive a signed new account form. |
By Check | We do not accept third-party checks for initial purchases; however, we do accept third-party checks for subsequent purchases. In addition, T. Rowe Price does not accept purchases by cash, travelers checks, or credit card checks. |
By Exchange | You may purchase shares of a fund using the proceeds from the redemption of shares from another fund in the same share class. The redemption and purchase will receive the same trade date and, for taxable accounts, the redemption will be reported as a sale for tax purposes. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are exchanging. Services for the new account may be carried over online or by telephone request if they are preauthorized on the existing account. |
By Conversion |
| You may convert from Investor Class shares of a fund to I Class shares of the same fund. Although the conversion has no effect on the dollar value of your investment in the fund, the number of shares owned after the conversion may be greater or less than the number of shares you owned before the conversion depending on the net asset values of the two share |
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classes. A conversion between share classes of the same fund is a nontaxable event. The new account will have the same registration as the account from which you are converting. |
No minimum for additional purchases; additional shares may be purchased by check, wire, exchange from another fund, conversion from another share class, or Automated Clearing House (provided your bank information is already on file for your account) |
Exchanges | You can move money from one account to an existing, identically registered account or open a new identically registered account. An exchange from one fund to another is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes. |
Redemptions | Redemption proceeds can be mailed to your account address, sent by Automated Clearing House transfer to your bank, or wired to your bank (provided your bank information is already on file). There may be a $5 fee for wire redemptions under $5,000, and your bank may charge for incoming or outgoing wire transfers regardless of size. Please note that large purchase and redemption requests initiated through automated services, including the National Securities Clearing Corporation, may be rejected and, in such instances, the transaction must be placed by contacting a service representative. |
If you request to redeem a specific dollar amount, and the market value of your account is less than the amount of your request, we will redeem all shares from your account. |
Some of the T. Rowe Price funds may impose a redemption fee. Check the funds prospectus under Contingent Redemption Fee in Pricing Shares and Receiving Sale Proceeds. The fee is paid to the fund. |
By Phone |
| Intermediaries and other institutional clients can call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790 to place their order. Individuals can call Shareholder Services at 1-800-225-5132 to place their transaction. If you find our phones busy during |
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unusually volatile markets, please consider placing your order online through troweprice.com. |
By Mail | For each account involved, provide the account name and number, fund name, and exchange or redemption amount. For exchanges, be sure to specify any fund you are exchanging out of and the fund or funds you are exchanging into. T. Rowe Price may require a signature guarantee of all registered owners (see Transaction Procedures and Special RequirementsSignature Guarantees). Please use the appropriate address below to avoid a delay in processing your transaction: |
For individuals via
U.S. Postal Service For institutions via
U.S. Postal Service For
individuals via private carriers/overnight services For institutions via private carriers/overnight services |
| T. Rowe Price funds and their agents, in their sole discretion, reserve the following rights: (1) to waive or lower investment minimums; (2) to accept initial purchases by telephone; (3) to refuse any purchase or exchange order; (4) to cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order placed through an intermediary no later than the business day after the order is received by the intermediary (including, but |
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not limited to, orders deemed to result in excessive trading, market timing, or 5% ownership); (5) to cease offering fund shares at any time to all or certain groups of investors; (6) to freeze any account and suspend account services when notice has been received of a dispute regarding the ownership of the account, or a legal claim against an account, upon initial notification to T. Rowe Price of a shareholders death until T. Rowe Price receives required documentation in good order, or if there is reason to believe a fraudulent transaction may occur; (7) to otherwise modify the conditions of purchase and modify or terminate any services at any time; (8) to waive any wire, small account, maintenance, or fiduciary fees charged to a group of shareholders; (9) to act on instructions reasonably believed to be genuine; (10) to involuntarily redeem an account at the net asset value calculated the day the account is redeemed, in cases of threatening conduct, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or if the fund or its agent is unable, through its procedures, to verify the identity of the person(s) or entity opening an account; and (11) for money funds, to suspend redemptions and postpone the payment of proceeds to facilitate an orderly liquidation of the fund. |
Financial Institution Services | Many services are available to you as an institutional shareholdersome you receive automatically and others you must authorize or request on the new account form. By signing up for services on the new account form, you avoid having to complete a separate form at a later time and obtain a signature guarantee. For information on the services currently offered, call Financial Institution Services at 1-800-638-8790. |
Retirement Plans | We offer a wide range of plans for institutions and large and small businesses, including: SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)(7)s. For information on these retirement plans, please call our Trust Company at 1-800-492-7670. |
A Statement of Additional Information for the T. Rowe Price family of funds, which includes additional information about the funds, has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Further information about fund investments, including a review of market conditions and the managers recent investment strategies and their impact on performance during the past fiscal year, will appear in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports once they are available. To obtain free copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-8790 or contact your intermediary. These documents are available through troweprice.com.
Fund information and Statements of Additional Information are also available from the Public Reference Room of the SEC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8090. Fund reports and other fund information are available on the EDGAR Database on the SECs Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the Public Reference Room, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-1520.
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
1940 Act File No. 811-2958 R425-040 12/15/15
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
This is the Statement of Additional Information for all of the funds listed below. It is divided into two parts (Part I and Part II). Part I primarily contains information that is particular to each fund, while Part II contains information that generally applies to all of the funds in the T. Rowe Price family of funds (Price Funds).
The date of this Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is December 15, 2015.
T. ROWE PRICE BALANCED FUND, INC. (RPBAX)
T. Rowe Price Balanced FundI Class (RBAIX)
T. ROWE PRICE BLUE CHIP GROWTH FUND, INC. (TRBCX)
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth FundAdvisor Class (PABGX)
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth FundI Class (TBCIX)
T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth FundR Class (RRBGX)
T. ROWE PRICE CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST
California Tax-Free Bond Fund (PRXCX)
California Tax-Free Money Fund (PCTXX)
T. ROWE PRICE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND (PRWCX)
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation FundAdvisor Class (PACLX)
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation FundI Class (TRAIX)
T. ROWE PRICE CAPITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. (PRCOX)
T. Rowe Price Capital Opportunity FundAdvisor Class (PACOX)
T. Rowe Price Capital Opportunity FundR Class (RRCOX)
T. ROWE PRICE CORPORATE INCOME FUND, INC. (PRPIX)
T. Rowe Price Corporate Income FundI Class (TICCX)
T. ROWE PRICE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND (PRCPX)
T. Rowe Price Credit Opportunities FundAdvisor Class (PAOPX)
T. ROWE PRICE DIVERSIFIED MID-CAP GROWTH FUND, INC. (PRDMX)
T. ROWE PRICE DIVERSIFIED SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND, INC. (PRDSX)
T. ROWE PRICE DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND, INC. (PRDGX)
T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth FundAdvisor Class (TADGX)
T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth FundI Class (PDGIX)
T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND (PRFDX)
T. Rowe Price Equity Income FundAdvisor Class (PAFDX)
T. Rowe Price Equity Income FundI Class (REIPX)
T. Rowe Price Equity Income FundR Class (RRFDX)
T. ROWE PRICE FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND, INC. (PRISX)
T. ROWE PRICE FLOATING RATE FUND, INC. (PRFRX)
T. Rowe Price Floating Rate FundAdvisor Class (PAFRX)
T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND, INC. (RPGAX)
T. Rowe Price Global Allocation FundAdvisor Class (PAFGX)
T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL MULTI-SECTOR BOND FUND, INC. (formerly T. Rowe Price Strategic Income Fund, Inc.) (PRSNX)
T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond FundAdvisor Class (formerly T. Rowe Price Strategic Income FundAdvisor Class) (PRSAX)
T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND, INC. (TRGRX)
T. Rowe Price Global Real Estate FundAdvisor Class (PAGEX)
T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC. (PRGTX)
T. ROWE PRICE GNMA FUND (PRGMX)
T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH & INCOME FUND, INC. (PRGIX)
T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND, INC. (PRGFX)
T. Rowe Price Growth Stock FundAdvisor Class (TRSAX)
T. Rowe Price Growth Stock FundI Class (PRUFX)
T. Rowe Price Growth Stock FundR Class (RRGSX)
T. ROWE PRICE HEALTH SCIENCES FUND, INC. (PRHSX)
T. ROWE PRICE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (PRHYX)
T. Rowe Price High Yield FundAdvisor Class (PAHIX)
T. Rowe Price High Yield FundI Class (PRHIX)
C00-042 12/15/15
T. ROWE PRICE INDEX TRUST, INC.
T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund (PREIX)
T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 FundI Class (PRUIX)
T. Rowe Price Extended Equity Market Index Fund (PEXMX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Index Fund
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Index FundI Class
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Index Fund
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Index FundI Class
T. Rowe Price Total Equity Market Index Fund (POMIX)
T. ROWE PRICE INFLATION PROTECTED BOND FUND, INC. (PRIPX)
T. Rowe Price Inflation Protected Bond FundI Class (TIIPX)
T. ROWE PRICE INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY FUNDS, INC. (Institutional Equity Funds)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large-Cap Core Growth Fund (TPLGX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large-Cap Growth Fund (TRLGX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large-Cap Value Fund (TILCX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Mid-Cap Equity Growth Fund (PMEGX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Small-Cap Stock Fund (TRSSX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional U.S. Structured Research Fund (TRISX)
T. ROWE PRICE INSTITUTIONAL INCOME FUNDS, INC.
T. Rowe Price Institutional Core Plus Fund (TICPX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Core Plus FundF Class (PFCPX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Credit Opportunities Fund (TRXPX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Floating Rate Fund (RPIFX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Floating Rate FundF Class (PFFRX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund (RPGMX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional High Yield Fund (TRHYX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Long Duration Credit Fund (RPLCX)
T. ROWE PRICE INSTITUTIONAL INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, INC.
T. Rowe Price Institutional Africa & Middle East Fund (TRIAX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Emerging Markets Bond Fund (TREBX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Emerging Markets Equity Fund (IEMFX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Frontier Markets Equity Fund (PRFFX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Global Focused Growth Equity Fund (TRGSX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Global Growth Equity Fund (RPIGX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional Global Value Equity Fund (PRIGX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional International Bond Fund (RPIIX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional International Concentrated Equity Fund (formerly T. Rowe Price Institutional Concentrated International Equity) (RPICX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional International Core Equity Fund (TRCEX)
T. Rowe Price Institutional International Growth Equity Fund (PRFEX)
T. ROWE PRICE INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (PRIHX)
T. Rowe Price Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield FundAdvisor Class (PRAHX)
T. ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, INC.
T. Rowe Price Africa & Middle East Fund (TRAMX)
T. Rowe Price Asia Opportunities Fund (TRAOX)
T. Rowe Price Asia Opportunities FundAdvisor Class (PAAOX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Europe Fund (TREMX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond Fund (PREMX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond FundAdvisor Class (PAIKX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond FundI Class (PRXIX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (TRECX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundAdvisor Class (PACEX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class (TECIX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund (PRELX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundAdvisor Class (PAELX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class (TEIMX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund (PRMSX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock FundI Class (PRZIX)
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T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Value Stock Fund (PRIJX)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Value Stock FundAdvisor Class (PAIJX)
T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund (PRESX)
T. Rowe Price Global Growth Stock Fund (RPGEX)
T. Rowe Price Global Growth Stock FundAdvisor Class (PAGLX)
T. Rowe Price Global High Income Bond Fund (RPIHX)
T. Rowe Price Global High Income Bond FundAdvisor Class (PAIHX)
T. Rowe Price Global High Income Bond FundI Class (RPOIX)
T. Rowe Price Global Industrials Fund (RPGIX)
T. Rowe Price Global Stock Fund (PRGSX)
T. Rowe Price Global Stock FundAdvisor Class (PAGSX)
T. Rowe Price Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (RPIEX)
T. Rowe Price Global Unconstrained Bond FundAdvisor Class (PAIEX)
T. Rowe Price Global Unconstrained Bond FundI Class (RPEIX)
T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (RPIBX)
T. Rowe Price International Bond FundAdvisor Class (PAIBX)
T. Rowe Price International Bond FundI Class (RPISX)
T. Rowe Price International Concentrated Equity Fund (PRCNX)
T. Rowe Price International Concentrated Equity FundAdvisor Class (PRNCX)
T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund (PRIDX)
T. Rowe Price International Discovery FundI Class (TIDDX)
T. Rowe Price International Growth & Income Fund (TRIGX)
T. Rowe Price International Growth & Income FundAdvisor Class (PAIGX)
T. Rowe Price International Growth & Income FundI Class (TRTIX)
T. Rowe Price International Growth & Income FundR Class (RRIGX)
T. Rowe Price International Stock Fund (PRITX)
T. Rowe Price International Stock FundAdvisor Class (PAITX)
T. Rowe Price International Stock FundI Class (PRIUX)
T. Rowe Price International Stock FundR Class (RRITX)
T. Rowe Price Japan Fund (PRJPX)
T. Rowe Price Latin America Fund (PRLAX)
T. Rowe Price New Asia Fund (PRASX)
T. Rowe Price New Asia FundI Class (PNSIX)
T. Rowe Price Overseas Stock Fund (TROSX)
T. Rowe Price Overseas Stock FundAdvisor Class (PAEIX)
T. Rowe Price Overseas Stock FundI Class (TROIX)
T. ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND, INC.
T. Rowe Price International Equity Index Fund (PIEQX)
T. ROWE PRICE LIMITED DURATION INFLATION FOCUSED BOND FUND, INC. (formerly T. Rowe Price Inflation Focused Bond Fund) (TRBFX)
T. Rowe Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond FundI Class (TRLDX)
T. ROWE PRICE MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND, INC. (PRMTX)
T. ROWE PRICE MID-CAP GROWTH FUND, INC. (RPMGX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth FundAdvisor Class (PAMCX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth FundI Class (RPTIX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth FundR Class (RRMGX)
T. ROWE PRICE MID-CAP VALUE FUND, INC. (TRMCX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value FundAdvisor Class (TAMVX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value FundI Class (TRMIX)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value FundR Class (RRMVX)
T. ROWE PRICE MULTI-SECTOR ACCOUNT PORTFOLIOS, INC. (Multi-Sector Account Portfolios)
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Local Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Floating Rate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
T. Rowe Price High Yield Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Investment-Grade Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Mortgage-Backed Securities Multi-Sector Account Portfolio
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T. ROWE PRICE NEW AMERICA GROWTH FUND (PRWAX)
T. Rowe Price New America Growth FundAdvisor Class (PAWAX)
T. Rowe Price New America Growth FundI Class (PNAIX)
T. ROWE PRICE NEW ERA FUND, INC. (PRNEX)
T. Rowe Price New Era FundI Class (TRNEX)
T. ROWE PRICE NEW HORIZONS FUND, INC. (PRNHX)
T. Rowe Price New Horizons FundI Class (PRJIX)
T. ROWE PRICE NEW INCOME FUND, INC. (PRCIX)
T. Rowe Price New Income FundAdvisor Class (PANIX)
T. Rowe Price New Income FundI Class (PRXEX)
T. Rowe Price New Income FundR Class (RRNIX)
T. ROWE PRICE PERSONAL STRATEGY FUNDS, INC. (Personal Strategy Funds)
T. Rowe Price Personal Strategy Balanced Fund (TRPBX)
T. Rowe Price Personal Strategy Growth Fund (TRSGX)
T. Rowe Price Personal Strategy Income Fund (PRSIX)
T. ROWE PRICE PRIME RESERVE FUND, INC. (PRRXX)
T. ROWE PRICE REAL ASSETS FUND, INC. (PRAFX)
T. Rowe Price Real Assets FundI Class (PRIKX)
T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND, INC. (TRREX)
T. Rowe Price Real Estate FundAdvisor Class (PAREX)
T. Rowe Price Real Estate FundI Class (TIRRX)
T. ROWE PRICE RESERVE INVESTMENT FUNDS, INC. (TRP Reserve Funds)
T. Rowe
Price Government Reserve Investment Fund (TRP Government Reserve
Investment Fund)
T. Rowe Price Reserve Investment Fund (TRP Reserve Investment Fund)
T. Rowe Price Short-Term Government Reserve Fund
T. Rowe Price Short-Term Reserve Fund
T. ROWE PRICE RETIREMENT FUNDS, INC. (Retirement Funds)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2005 Fund (TRRFX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2005 FundAdvisor Class (PARGX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2005 FundR Class (RRTLX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2010 Fund (TRRAX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2010 FundAdvisor Class (PARAX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2010 FundR Class (RRTAX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2015 Fund (TRRGX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2015 FundAdvisor Class (PARHX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2015 FundR Class (RRTMX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2020 Fund (TRRBX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2020 FundAdvisor Class (PARBX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2020 FundR Class (RRTBX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2025 Fund (TRRHX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2025 FundAdvisor Class (PARJX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2025 FundR Class (RRTNX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund (TRRCX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 FundAdvisor Class (PARCX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 FundR Class (RRTCX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 Fund (TRRJX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 FundAdvisor Class (PARKX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 FundR Class (RRTPX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2040 Fund (TRRDX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2040 FundAdvisor Class (PARDX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2040 FundR Class (RRTDX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2045 Fund (TRRKX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2045 FundAdvisor Class (PARLX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2045 FundR Class (RRTRX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2050 Fund (TRRMX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2050 FundAdvisor Class (PARFX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2050 FundR Class (RRTFX)
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T. Rowe Price Retirement 2055 Fund (TRRNX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2055 FundAdvisor Class (PAROX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2055 FundR Class (RRTVX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2060 Fund (TRRLX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2060 FundAdvisor Class (TRRYX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2060 FundR Class (TRRZX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced Fund (formerly T. Rowe Retirement Income Fund) (TRRIX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced FundAdvisor Class (formerly T. Rowe Retirement Income FundAdvisor Class) (PARIX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced FundR Class (formerly T. Rowe Retirement Income Fund R Class) (RRTIX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2005 FundI Class (TRPFX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2010 FundI Class (TRPAX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2015 FundI Class (TRFGX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2020 FundI Class (TRBRX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2025 FundI Class (TRPHX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2030 FundI Class (TRPCX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2035 FundI Class (TRPJX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2040 FundI Class (TRPDX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2045 FundI Class (TRPKX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2050 FundI Class (TRPMX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2055 FundI Class (TRPNX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement I 2060 FundI Class (TRPLX)
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced I FundI Class (TRPTX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2005 Fund (TRARX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2005 FundAdvisor Class (PANRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2010 Fund (TRROX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2010 FundAdvisor Class (PAERX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2015 Fund (TRRTX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2015 FundAdvisor Class (PAHRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2020 Fund (TRRUX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2020 FundAdvisor Class (PAIRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2025 Fund (TRRVX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2025 FundAdvisor Class (PAJRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2030 Fund (TRRWX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2030 FundAdvisor Class (PAKRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2035 Fund (RPGRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2035 FundAdvisor Class (PATVX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2040 Fund (TRHRX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2040 FundAdvisor Class (PAHHX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2045 Fund (RPTFX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2045 FundAdvisor Class (PAFFX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2050 Fund (TRFOX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2050 FundAdvisor Class (PAOFX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2055 Fund (TRFFX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2055 FundAdvisor Class (PAFTX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2060 Fund (TRTFX)
T. Rowe Price Target Retirement 2060 FundAdvisor Class (TRTGX)
T. ROWE PRICE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC. (PRSCX)
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology FundAdvisor Class (PASTX)
T. ROWE PRICE SHORT-TERM BOND FUND, INC. (PRWBX)
T. Rowe Price Short-Term Bond FundAdvisor Class (PASHX)
T. Rowe Price Short-Term Bond FundI Class (TBSIX)
T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX)
T. ROWE PRICE SMALL-CAP STOCK FUND, INC. (OTCFX)
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock FundAdvisor Class (PASSX)
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock FundI Class (OTIIX)
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T. ROWE PRICE SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND, INC. (PRSVX)
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value FundAdvisor Class (PASVX)
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value FundI Class (PRVIX)
T. ROWE PRICE SPECTRUM FUND, INC. (Spectrum Funds)
Spectrum Growth Fund (PRSGX)
Spectrum Income Fund (RPSIX)
Spectrum International Fund (PSILX)
T. ROWE PRICE STATE TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST
Georgia Tax-Free Bond Fund (GTFBX)
Maryland Short-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund (PRMDX)
Maryland Tax-Free Bond Fund (MDXBX)
Maryland Tax-Free Money Fund (TMDXX)
New Jersey Tax-Free Bond Fund (NJTFX)
New York Tax-Free Bond Fund (PRNYX)
New York Tax-Free Money Fund (NYTXX)
Virginia Tax-Free Bond Fund (PRVAX)
T. ROWE PRICE SUMMIT FUNDS, INC. (Summit Income Funds)
T. Rowe Price Summit Cash Reserves Fund (TSCXX)
T. ROWE PRICE SUMMIT MUNICIPAL FUNDS, INC. (Summit Municipal Funds)
T. Rowe Price Summit Municipal Money Market Fund (TRSXX)
T. Rowe Price Summit Municipal Intermediate Fund (PRSMX)
T. Rowe Price Summit Municipal Intermediate FundAdvisor Class (PAIFX)
T. Rowe Price Summit Municipal Income Fund (PRINX)
T. Rowe Price Summit Municipal Income FundAdvisor Class (PAIMX)
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-EFFICIENT FUNDS, INC. (Tax-Efficient Funds)
T. Rowe Price Tax-Efficient Equity Fund (PREFX)
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-EXEMPT MONEY FUND, INC. (PTEXX)
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-FREE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (PRFHX)
T. Rowe Price Tax-Free High Yield FundAdvisor Class (PATFX)
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-FREE INCOME FUND, INC. (PRTAX)
T. Rowe Price Tax-Free Income FundAdvisor Class (PATAX)
T. ROWE PRICE TAX-FREE SHORT-INTERMEDIATE FUND, INC. (PRFSX)
T. Rowe Price Tax-Free Short-Intermediate FundAdvisor Class (PATIX)
T. Rowe Price Tax-Free Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (PRTUX)
T. ROWE PRICE U.S. BOND ENHANCED INDEX FUND, INC. (PBDIX)
T. ROWE PRICE U.S. LARGE-CAP CORE FUND, INC. (TRULX)
T. Rowe Price U.S. Large-Cap Core FundAdvisor Class (PAULX)
T. ROWE PRICE U.S. TREASURY FUNDS, INC. (U.S. Treasury Funds)
U.S. Treasury Intermediate Fund (PRTIX)
U.S. Treasury Long-Term Fund (PRULX)
U.S. Treasury Money Fund (PRTXX)
T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND, INC. (TRVLX)
T. Rowe Price Value FundAdvisor Class (PAVLX)
T. Rowe Price Value FundI Class (TRPIX)
Mailing Address:
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore,
Maryland 21202
1-800-638-5660
This SAI is not a prospectus but should be read in conjunction with the appropriate current fund prospectus, which may be obtained from T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. (Investment Services).
Each funds financial statements for its most recent fiscal period and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are included in each funds annual or semiannual report and incorporated by reference into this SAI. The Balanced FundI Class, Blue Chip Growth FundI Class, Capital Appreciation FundI Class, Corporate Income FundI Class, Dividend Growth FundI Class, Emerging Markets Bond
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FundAdvisor Class, Emerging Markets Bond FundI Class, Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class, Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class, Emerging Markets Stock FundI Class, Emerging Markets Value Stock Fund, Emerging Markets Value Stock FundAdvisor Class, Equity Income FundI Class, Equity Index 500 FundI Class, Global High Income Bond Fund, Global High Income Bond FundAdvisor Class, Global High Income Bond FundI Class, Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, Global Unconstrained Bond FundAdvisor Class, Global Unconstrained Bond FundI Class, Growth Stock FundI Class, High Yield FundI Class, Inflation Protected Bond FundI Class, International Bond FundI Class, International Discovery FundI Class, International Growth & Income FundI Class, International Stock FundI Class, Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond FundI Class, Mid-Cap Growth FundI Class, Mid-Cap Index Fund, Mid-Cap Index FundI Class, Mid-Cap Value FundI Class, New America Growth FundI Class, New Asia FundI Class, New Era FundI Class, New Horizons FundI Class, New Income FundI Class, Overseas Stock FundAdvisor Class, Overseas Stock FundI Class, Real Assets FundI Class, Real Estate FundI Class, Retirement I 2005 FundI Class, Retirement I 2010 FundI Class, Retirement I 2015 FundI Class, Retirement I 2020 FundI Class, Retirement I 2025 FundI Class, Retirement I 2030 FundI Class, Retirement I 2035 FundI Class, Retirement I 2040 FundI Class, Retirement I 2045 FundI Class, Retirement I 2050 FundI Class, Retirement I 2055 FundI Class, Retirement I 2060 FundI Class, Retirement Balanced I FundI Class, Short-Term Bond FundI Class, Short-Term Government Reserve Fund, Small-Cap Index Fund, Small-Cap Index FundI Class, Small-Cap Stock FundI Class, Small-Cap Value FundI Class, TaxFree Ultra ShortTerm Bond Fund, and Value FundI Class have not been in operation long enough to have complete financial statements.
If you would like a prospectus or an annual or semiannual shareholder report for a fund, please visit troweprice.com or call 1-800-638-5660 and it will be sent to you at no charge. Please read this material carefully.
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PART I TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Investment Management Agreements | |
Page
Accounting Firm | |
References to the following are as indicated:
Fitch Ratings (Fitch)
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Code)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act)
Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys)
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (1933 Act)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (1934 Act)
Standard & Poors Ratings Services (S&P)
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price)
T. Rowe Price Hong Kong Limited (Price Hong Kong)
T. Rowe Price International Ltd (T. Rowe Price International)
T. Rowe Price Singapore Private Ltd. (Price Singapore)
Investor Class
The Investor Class is generally designed for individual investors, but is also available to institutions and a wide variety of other types of investors. The Investor Class may be purchased directly through T. Rowe Price or through a financial intermediary. A Price Fund (other than an Institutional Fund) that does not indicate a specific share class after its name is considered to be the Investor Class of that fund.
Advisor Class
The Advisor Class is not a separate mutual fund. It is a separate share class of its respective Price Fund and shares a portfolio with the funds Investor Class (and any other share classes of that fund). Advisor Class shares are designed to be sold only through brokers, dealers, banks, insurance companies, and other financial intermediaries that provide various distribution and administrative services. The Advisor Class cannot be purchased directly through T. Rowe Price and must be purchased through an intermediary.
I Class
The I Class is not a separate mutual fund. It is a separate share class of its respective Price Fund and shares a portfolio with the funds Investor Class (and any other share classes of that fund). The I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 initial investment minimum, although the minimum may be waived for retirement plans, intermediaries maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain other accounts. I Class shares are designed to be sold to corporations; endowments and foundations; charitable trusts; investment companies; defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; broker-dealers; registered investment advisers; banks and bank trust programs; Section 529 college savings plans; pooled investment vehicles; institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority; and certain individuals meeting the investment minimum or other specific criteria.
R Class
The R Class is not a separate mutual fund. It is a separate share class of its respective Price Fund and shares a portfolio with the funds Investor Class (and any other share classes of that fund). R Class shares are designed to be sold only through various third-party intermediaries that offer employer-sponsored defined contribution
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retirement plans and certain other accounts, including brokers, dealers, banks, insurance companies, retirement plan recordkeepers, and others. The R Class cannot be purchased directly through T. Rowe Price and must be purchased through an intermediary.
Institutional Funds
The Institutional Funds (other than their F Class shares) generally require a $1,000,000 initial investment minimum, although the minimum may be waived for retirement plans and certain investors maintaining omnibus accounts. Institutional Funds are designed for institutional investors, which typically include corporations, banks, pension and other retirement plans, trust and investment companies, and certain other financial intermediaries. Institutional Funds may be purchased directly through T. Rowe Price or through a financial intermediary.
F Class
The F Class is not a separate mutual fund. It is a separate share class of its respective T. Rowe Price Institutional Fund and shares a portfolio with the Institutional Fund. F Class shares are designed to be sold only through financial advisors and certain third-party intermediaries, including brokers, banks, insurance companies, retirement plan recordkeepers, and other financial intermediaries that provide various distribution and administrative services. F Class shares are not intended to be offered by intermediaries through a mutual fund supermarket platform. The F Class cannot be purchased directly through T. Rowe Price and must be purchased through an intermediary.
Mid-Cap Index Fund, Multi-Sector Account Portfolios, Small-Cap Index Fund, and TRP Reserve Funds
These funds are not available for direct purchase by members of the public. Shares of these funds may only be purchased by or on behalf of mutual funds, Section 529 college savings plans, or certain institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or one of its affiliates has discretionary investment authority.
Below is a table showing the prospectus and shareholder report dates for each fund. The table also lists each funds category, which should be used to identify groups of funds that are referenced throughout this SAI. The prospectus date shown for each fund reflects the date that the prospectus will be annually updated once the fund has been in operation at its fiscal year-end.
Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Africa & Middle East | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Asia Opportunities | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Asia Opportunities FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Balanced | Asset Allocation | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Balanced FundI Class | Asset Allocation | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Blue Chip Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Blue Chip Growth FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Blue Chip Growth FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Blue Chip Growth FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
California Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
California Tax-Free Money | State Tax-Free Money | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Capital Appreciation | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Capital Appreciation FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Capital Appreciation FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Capital Opportunity | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Capital Opportunity FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Capital Opportunity FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Corporate Income | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Corporate Income FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Credit Opportunities | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Credit Opportunities FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Diversified Mid-Cap Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Diversified Small-Cap Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Dividend Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Dividend Growth FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Dividend Growth FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Europe | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Emerging Markets Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Corporate Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Corporate Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Local Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Emerging Markets Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Emerging Markets Stock FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Emerging Markets Value Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Emerging Markets Value Stock FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Equity Income | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Equity Income FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Equity Income FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Equity Income FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Equity Index 500 | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Equity Index 500 FundI Class | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
European Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Extended Equity Market Index | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Financial Services | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Floating Rate | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Floating Rate FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Floating Rate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | Taxable Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Georgia Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Global Allocation | Asset Allocation | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global Allocation FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global Growth Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global Growth Stock FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global High Income Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global High Income Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global High Income Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Industrials | International Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Multi-Sector Bond | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Global Multi-Sector Bond FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Global Real Estate | International Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Real Estate FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global Stock FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Global Technology | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Unconstrained Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Unconstrained Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Global Unconstrained Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
GNMA | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
TRP Government Reserve Investment | Taxable Money | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Growth & Income | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Growth Stock | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Growth Stock FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Growth Stock FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Growth Stock FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Health Sciences | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
High Yield | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
High Yield FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
High Yield FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
High Yield Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | Taxable Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Inflation Protected Bond | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Inflation Protected Bond FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Africa & Middle East | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Core Plus | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Core Plus FundF Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Credit Opportunities | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Emerging Markets Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional Emerging Markets Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Floating Rate | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Floating Rate FundF Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Frontier Markets Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Global Focused Growth Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Global Growth Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Global Multi-Sector Bond | International Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Global Value Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional High Yield | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional International Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional International Concentrated Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional International Core Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional International Growth Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Institutional Large-Cap Core Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional Large-Cap Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional Large-Cap Value | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Institutional Long Duration Credit | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Institutional Mid-Cap Equity Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional Small-Cap Stock | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Institutional U.S. Structured Research | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield FundAdvisor Class | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
International Bond | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
International Bond FundAdvisor Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
International Bond FundI Class | International Bond | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
International Concentrated Equity | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Concentrated Equity FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Discovery | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Discovery FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Equity Index | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Growth & Income | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Growth & Income FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Growth & Income FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Growth & Income FundR Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Stock FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Stock FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
International Stock FundR Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Investment-Grade Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | Taxable Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Japan | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Latin America | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Maryland Short-Term Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Maryland Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Maryland Tax-Free Money | State Tax-Free Money | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Media & Telecommunications | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Growth FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Growth FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Growth FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Index | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Index FundI Class | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Value | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Value FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Value FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mid-Cap Value FundR Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Mortgage-Backed Securities Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | Taxable Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
New America Growth | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New America Growth FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New America Growth FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New Asia | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
New Asia FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
New Era | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New Era FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New Horizons | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New Horizons FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
New Income | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
New Income FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
New Income FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
New Income FundR Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
New Jersey Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
New York Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
New York Tax-Free Money | State Tax-Free Money | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Overseas Stock | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Overseas Stock FundAdvisor Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Overseas Stock FundI Class | International Equity | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Personal Strategy Balanced | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Personal Strategy Growth | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Personal Strategy Income | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Prime Reserve | Taxable Money | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Real Assets | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Real Assets FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Real Estate | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Real Estate FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Real Estate FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
TRP Reserve Investment | Taxable Money | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2005 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2005 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2005 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2010 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2010 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2010 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2015 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2015 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2015 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2020 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2020 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2020 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2025 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2025 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2025 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2030 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2030 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2030 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2035 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2035 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2035 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2040 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2040 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2040 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2045 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2045 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2045 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2050 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2050 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2050 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Retirement 2055 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2055 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2055 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2060 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2060 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement 2060 FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement Balanced | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement Balanced FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement Balanced FundR Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Science & Technology | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Retirement I 2005 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2010 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2015 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2020 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2025 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2030 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2035 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2040 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2045 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2050 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2055 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement I 2060 FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Retirement Balanced I FundI Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Science & Technology FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Short-Term Bond | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Short-Term Bond FundAdvisor Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Short-Term Bond FundI Class | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Short-Term Government Reserve | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Short-Term Reserve | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Small-Cap Index | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Small-Cap Index FundI Class | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Stock | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Stock FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Stock FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Value | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Value FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Small-Cap Value FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Spectrum Growth | Asset Allocation | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Spectrum Income | Asset Allocation | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Spectrum International | Asset Allocation | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Summit Cash Reserves | Taxable Money | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Summit Municipal Income | Tax-Free Bond | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Summit Municipal Income FundAdvisor Class | Tax-Free Bond | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Summit Municipal Intermediate | Tax-Free Bond | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Summit Municipal Intermediate FundAdvisor Class | Tax-Free Bond | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Summit Municipal Money Market | Tax-Free Money | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
Target Retirement 2005 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2005 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2010 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2010 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2015 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2015 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2020 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2020 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2025 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2025 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2030 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2030 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2035 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2035 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2040 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2040 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2045 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2045 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2050 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
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Fund | Fund Category | Fiscal Year End | Annual Report Date | Semiannual Report Date | Prospectus Date |
Target Retirement 2050 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2055 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2055 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2060 | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Target Retirement 2060 FundAdvisor Class | Asset Allocation | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Tax-Efficient Equity | Equity | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Exempt Money | Tax-Free Money | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free High Yield | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free High Yield FundAdvisor Class | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free Income | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free Income FundAdvisor Class | Tax Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free Short-Intermediate | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free Short-Intermediate FundAdvisor Class | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Tax-Free Ultra Short-Term Bond | Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
Total Equity Market Index | Index Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
U.S. Bond Enhanced Index | Index Bond | Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | March 1 |
U.S. Large-Cap Core | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
U.S. Large-Cap Core FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
U.S. Treasury Intermediate | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
U.S. Treasury Long-Term | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
U.S. Treasury Money | Taxable Money | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Ultra Short-Term Bond | Taxable Bond | May 31 | May 31 | Nov 30 | Oct 1 |
Value | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Value FundAdvisor Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Value FundI Class | Equity | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | June 30 | May 1 |
Virginia Tax-Free Bond | State Tax-Free Bond | Feb 28 | Feb 28 | Aug 30 | July 1 |
The officers and directors (the term director is used to refer to directors or trustees, as applicable) of the Price Funds are listed on the following pages. Unless otherwise noted, the address of each officer and director is 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
Each fund is overseen by a Board of Directors/Trustees (Board) that meets regularly to review a wide variety of matters affecting or potentially affecting the funds, including performance, investment programs, compliance matters, advisory fees and expenses, service providers, and business and regulatory affairs. The Boards elect the funds officers and are responsible for performing various duties imposed on them by the 1940 Act, the laws of Maryland or Massachusetts, and other applicable laws. At least 75% of each Boards members are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates. The directors who are also employees or officers of T. Rowe Price are considered to be inside or interested directors because of their relationships with T. Rowe Price and its affiliates. Each inside director and officer (except as indicated in the tables setting forth the directors and officers principal occupations during the past five years) has been an employee of T. Rowe Price or its affiliates for five or more years. The Boards normally hold five regularly scheduled formal meetings
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during each calendar year. Although the Boards have direct responsibility over various matters (such as approval of advisory contracts and review of fund performance), each Board also exercises certain of its oversight responsibilities through several committees that it has established and which report back to the full Board. The Boards believe that a committee structure is an effective means to permit directors to focus on particular operations or issues affecting the funds, including risk oversight. Each Board currently has three standing committees, a Committee of Independent Directors, a Joint Audit Committee, and an Executive Committee, which are described in greater detail in the following paragraphs.
Edward C. Bernard, an inside director, serves as the Chairman of the Board of each fund. The independent directors of each fund have designated a Lead Independent Director, who functions as a liaison between the Chairman of the Board and the other independent directors. The Lead Independent Director presides at all executive sessions of the independent directors, reviews and provides input on Board meeting agendas and materials, and typically represents the independent directors in discussions with T. Rowe Price management. Anthony W. Deering currently serves as Lead Independent Director of each Board. Each funds Board has determined that its leadership and committee structure is appropriate because the Board believes that it sets the proper tone for the relationship between the fund, on the one hand, and T. Rowe Price or its affiliates and the funds other principal service providers, on the other, and facilitates the exercise of the Boards independent judgment in evaluating and managing the relationships. In addition, the structure efficiently allocates responsibility among committees and the full Board. The same independent directors currently serve on the Boards of all of the Price Funds. This approach is designed to provide effective governance by exposing the independent directors to a wider range of business issues and market trends, allowing the directors to better share their knowledge, background and experience, and permitting the Boards to operate more efficiently, particularly with respect to matters common to all Price Funds.
The Committee of Independent Directors, which consists of all of the independent directors of the funds, is responsible for, among other things, seeking, reviewing and selecting candidates to fill vacancies on each funds Board, periodically evaluating the compensation payable to the independent directors, and performing certain functions with respect to the governance of the funds. The Lead Independent Director serves as chairman of the committee. The committee will consider written recommendations from shareholders for possible nominees for director. Nominees, like current directors, will be considered based on the ability to review critically, evaluate, question, and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the funds management and counsel and the various service providers to the funds, and to exercise reasonable business judgment in the performance of their duties as directors. Nominees will be considered in light of their individual experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills. Shareholders should submit their recommendations to the secretary of the funds. The committee met six times in 2014 in conjunction with the full Board.
The Joint Audit Committee consists of only independent directors. The current members of the committee are Bruce W. Duncan, Robert J. Gerrard, Jr., Paul F. McBride, Cecilia E. Rouse, and John G. Schreiber. Mr. Gerrard serves as chairman of the committee and Mr. Duncan is considered an audit committee financial expert, as defined by the SEC. The Joint Audit Committee oversees the pricing processes for the Price Funds and holds three regular meetings during each fiscal year. Two of the meetings include the attendance of the independent registered public accounting firm of the Price Funds as the Joint Audit Committee reviews: (1) the services provided; (2) the findings of the most recent audits; (3) managements response to the findings of the most recent audits; (4) the scope of the audits to be performed; (5) the accountants fees; and (6) any accounting questions relating to particular areas of the Price Funds operations or the operations of parties dealing with the Price Funds, as circumstances indicate. A third meeting is devoted primarily to a review of the risk management program of the funds investment adviser. The Joint Audit Committee met three times in 2014.
The Executive Committee, which consists of each funds inside directors, has been authorized by its respective Board to exercise all powers of the Boards of the funds in the intervals between regular meetings of the Boards, except for those powers prohibited by statute from being delegated. All actions of the Executive Committee must be approved in advance by one independent director and reviewed after the fact by the full Board. The Executive Committee for each fund does not hold regularly scheduled meetings. The Executive Committee did not need to take any action on behalf of any funds during 2014.
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Like other mutual funds, the funds are subject to risks, including investment, compliance, operational, and valuation risks, among others. The Boards oversee risk as part of their oversight of the funds. Risk oversight is addressed as part of various Board and committee activities. The Board, directly or through its committees, interacts with and reviews reports from, among others, the investment adviser or its affiliates, the funds Chief Compliance Officer, the funds independent registered public accounting firm, legal counsel, and internal auditors for T. Rowe Price or its affiliates, as appropriate, regarding risks faced by the funds and the risk management programs of the investment adviser and certain other service providers. Also, the Joint Audit Committee receives periodic reports from members of the advisers Risk Management Oversight Committee on the significant risks inherent to the advisers business, including aggregate investment risks, reputational risk, business continuity risk, and operational risk. The actual day-to-day risk management functions with respect to the funds are subsumed within the responsibilities of the investment adviser, its affiliates that serve as investment sub-advisers to the funds, and other service providers (depending on the nature of the risk) that carry out the funds investment management and business affairs. Although the risk management policies of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates, and the funds other service providers, are reasonably designed to be effective, those policies and their implementation vary among service providers over time, and there is no guarantee that they will always be effective. An investment in a Price Fund may be negatively impacted because of the operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors and human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third party service providers or trading counterparties. Although the funds attempt to minimize such failures through controls and oversight, it is not possible to identify all of the operational risks that may affect a fund or to develop processes and controls that completely eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of such failures. A fund and its shareholders could be negatively impacted as a result. Processes and controls developed may not eliminate or mitigate the occurrence or effects of all risks, and some risks may be simply beyond any control of the funds, T. Rowe Price and its affiliates, or other service providers.
Each directors experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills, on an individual basis and in combination with those of the other directors, has led to the conclusion that each director should serve on the Boards of the Price Funds. Attributes common to all directors include the ability to review critically, evaluate, question, and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the funds management and counsel and the various service providers to the funds, and to exercise reasonable business judgment in the performance of their duties as directors. In addition, the actual service and commitment of the directors during their tenure on the funds Boards is taken into consideration in concluding that each should continue to serve. A directors ability to perform his or her duties effectively may have been attained through his or her educational background or professional training; business, consulting, public service, or academic positions; experience from service as a director of the Price Funds, public companies, non-profit entities, or other organizations; or other experiences. Each director brings a diverse perspective to the Boards. Set forth below is a brief discussion of the specific experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills of each director that led to the conclusion that he or she should serve as a director.
Edward C. Bernard has been an inside director, and Chairman of the Board, of all the Price Funds for the past 8 years. Mr. Bernard has more than 25 years of experience in the investment management industry, all of which have been with T. Rowe Price. In addition to his responsibilities with T. Rowe Price and the Price Funds, Mr. Bernard served as chairman (from 2009 to 2011) and is currently the vice chairman of the board of governors of the Investment Company Institute, the national trade association for the mutual fund industry.
William R. Brody has been an independent director of the Price Funds for the past 5 years. Dr. Brody has substantial experience in the public health and research fields, as well as academia. He previously served as President of the Johns Hopkins University, as well as on the boards of John Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Health System, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, IBM, and Novartis. He has also served on the boards of a number of other private companies and non-profit entities, including Kool Smiles, Novamed, Stanford University, and the Commonwealth Fund, which funds health services research.
Anthony W. Deering has been an independent director of the Price Funds for more than 30 years. He currently serves as the Lead Independent Director and was a member of the Joint Audit Committee until September 2014. Mr. Deering brings a wealth of financial services and investment management experience to the Boards. He is the former chair and chief executive officer of the Rouse Company and has also served on
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the boards of a number of public companies, including Deutsche Bank North America, Vornado Realty Trust, Brixmor Real Estate Investment Trust, Mercantile Bank, and Under Armour. He has also served on the boards of a number of private companies and non-profit entities, including the Investment Company Institute, Baltimore Museum of Art, Parks & People Foundation, The Rouse Company Foundation, and The Charlesmead Foundation among others.
Donald W. Dick, Jr. has been an independent director of the Price Funds for more than 30 years. He has significant investment and business experience from serving as a principal in a private equity firm and has previously served on the boards of manufacturing, construction, publishing, and advertising companies in the U.S. and Europe.
Bruce W. Duncan has substantial experience in the fields of commercial real estate and property management. He currently serves as chief executive officer and director of First Industrial Realty Trust and has held a variety of senior roles and board positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He has been an independent director of the Price Funds since October 2013 and, in September 2014, he became a member of the Joint Audit Committee.
Robert J. Gerrard, Jr. has been an independent director of certain Price Funds since 2012 (and all Price Funds since October 2013), and currently serves as a member of the Joint Audit Committee. He has substantial legal and business experience in the industries relating to communications and interactive data services. He has served on the board and compensation committee for Syniverse Holdings and as general counsel to Scripps Networks.
Michael C. Gitlin had been an inside director of the domestic fixed income Price Funds since 2010, but he resigned from T. Rowe Price and as a director of the Price Funds effective January 23, 2015. He joined T. Rowe Price in 2007, where he initially served as the Global Head of Trading until becoming the Director of Fixed Income in 2009. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, he held several roles in the securities industry, including Head of U.S. Equity Sales at Citigroup Global Markets. On February 3, 2015, Edward A. Wiese was elected to replace Mr. Gitlin as an inside director of the domestic fixed income Price Funds.
Karen N. Horn has been an independent director of the Price Funds for more than 10 years. Ms. Horn has substantial experience in the financial services industry and the arts. She is a limited partner and senior managing director of Brock Capital Group, and has served on the boards of a number of public companies, including Eli Lilly, Simon Property Group, the Federal National Mortgage Association, and Norfolk Southern. She has also served on the boards of a number of private companies and non-profit entities, including the National Bureau of Economic Research, Council on Foreign Relations, and the Florence Griswold Museum.
Paul F. McBride has served in various management and senior leadership roles with the Black & Decker Corporation and General Electric Company. He led businesses in the materials, industrial, and consumer durable segments. He also has significant global experience. He has served on the boards of a number of private and non-profit entities, including Dunbar Armored, Vizzia Technologies, Gilman School, and Living Classrooms Foundation. He has been an independent director of the Price Funds since October 2013, and in September 2014, he became a member of the Joint Audit Committee.
Brian C. Rogers has been an inside director of the domestic equity and international Price Funds for more than 20 years. Mr. Rogers has served in a variety of senior leadership roles since joining T. Rowe Price in 1982. Prior to that, he was employed by Bankers Trust Company. In addition to his various offices held with T. Rowe Price and its affiliates, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst and serves as the portfolio manager of the Equity Income Fund and Equity Income Portfolio, and as a member of the T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Committee.
Cecilia E. Rouse has been an independent director of certain Price Funds since 2012 (and all Price Funds since October 2013), and became a member of the Joint Audit Committee in September 2014. Dr. Rouse has extensive experience in the fields of higher education and economic research. She has served in a variety of roles at Princeton University, including as a dean, professor, and leader of economic research. She has also served on the board of MDRC, a non-profit education and social policy organization dedicated to improving programs and policies that affect the poor, and as a member of numerous entities, including the American
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Economic Association, National Bureau of Economic Research, National Academy of Education, and the Association of Public Policy and Management Policy Council.
John G. Schreiber has been an independent director of the Price Funds for more than 20 years and currently serves as a member of the Joint Audit Committee. He has significant experience investing in real estate transactions and brings substantial financial services and investment management experience to the boards. He is the President of Centaur Capital Partners, Inc. and is a Partner and Co-founder of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors. He previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of JMB Urban Development Co. and Executive Vice President of JMB Realty Corporation. Mr. Schreiber currently serves on the boards of JMB Realty Corporation, Brixmor Shopping Centers, Hilton Worldwide, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, and Hudson Pacific Properties, and is a past board member of Urban Shopping Centers, Inc., Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., The Rouse Company, General Growth Properties, and AMLI Residential Properties Trust.
Mark R. Tercek has been an independent director of the Price Funds for the past 5 years and served as chairman of the Joint Audit Committee until September 2014. He brings substantial financial services experience to the boards. He was a managing director of Goldman Sachs and is currently president and chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy.
Edward A. Wiese was elected as an inside director of the domestic fixed income Price Funds on February 3, 2015, replacing Michael C. Gitlin. Mr. Wiese is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 30 years of investment experience, all of which have been with T. Rowe Price. He currently serves as the Director of Fixed Income for T. Rowe Price and as the Chairperson of the T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Steering Committee, as well as a portfolio manager for various short-term bond and low duration domestic bond strategies.
In addition, the following tables provide biographical information for the directors, along with their principal occupations and any directorships they have held of public companies and other investment companies during the past five years.
Independent Directors(a)
Name, Year
of Birth, and Number | Principal Occupation(s) | Directorships |
William R. Brody, M.D., Ph.D. 1944 181 portfolios | President and Trustee, Salk Institute for Biological Studies (2009 to present); Director, BioMed Realty Trust (2013 to present) | Novartis, Inc. (2009 to 2014); IBM (2007 to present) |
Anthony W. Deering 1945 181 portfolios | Chairman, Exeter Capital, LLC, a private investment firm (2004 to present); Director, Brixmor Real Estate Investment Trust (2012 to present); Director and Advisory Board Member, Deutsche Bank North America (2004 to present) | Under Armour (2008 to present); Brixmor Real Estate Investment Trust (2012 to present); Vornado Real Estate Investment Trust (2004 to 2012); Deutsche Bank North America (2004 to present) |
Donald W. Dick, Jr. 1943 181 portfolios | Principal, EuroCapital Partners, LLC, an acquisition and management advisory firm (1995 to present) | None |
Bruce W. Duncan 1951 181 portfolios | President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, First Industrial Realty Trust, owner and operator of industrial properties (2009 to present); Chairman of the Board (2005 to present) and Director (1999 to present), Starwood Hotels & Resorts, hotel and leisure company | None |
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Name, Year of Birth, and Number | Principal
Occupation(s) | Directorships |
Robert J. Gerrard, Jr. 1952 181 portfolios | Chairman of Compensation Committee, Syniverse Holdings, Inc., a provider of wireless voice and data services for telecommunications companies (2008 to 2011); Advisory Board Member, Pipeline Crisis/Winning Strategies, a collaborative working to improve opportunities for young African Americans (1997 to present) | None |
Karen N. Horn 1943 181 portfolios | Limited Partner and Senior Managing Director, Brock Capital Group, an advisory and investment banking firm (2004 to present) | Eli Lilly and Company (1987 to present); Simon Property Group (2004 to present); Norfolk Southern (2008 to present) |
Paul F. McBride 1956 181 portfolios | Former Company Officer and Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Initiatives, Black & Decker Corporation (2004 to 2010) | None |
Cecilia E. Rouse, Ph.D. 1963 181 portfolios | Dean, Woodrow Wilson School (2012 to present); Professor and Researcher, Princeton University (1992 to present); Director, MDRC, a nonprofit education and social policy research organization (2011 to present); Member of National Academy of Education (2010 to present); Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Researchs Labor Studies Program (2011 to present); Member of Presidents Council of Economic Advisers (2009 to 2011); Chair of Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economic Profession, American Economic Association (2012 to present) | None |
John G. Schreiber 1946 181 portfolios | Owner/President, Centaur Capital Partners, Inc., a real estate investment company (1991 to present); Co-founder and Partner, Blackstone Real Estate Advisors, L.P. (1992 to present); Director, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, a real estate finance company (2012 to present); Director and Chairman of the Board, Brixmor Property Group, Inc. (2013 to present); Director, Hilton Worldwide (2013 to present); Director, Hudson Pacific Properties (2014 to present) | General Growth Properties, Inc. (2010 to 2013) |
Mark R. Tercek 1957 181 portfolios | President and Chief Executive Officer, The Nature Conservancy (2008 to present) | None |
(a) All information about the independent directors was current as of December 31, 2014, except for the number of portfolios overseen, which is current as of the date of this SAI.
Inside Directors(a)
The following persons are considered inside directors of the funds because they also serve as employees of T. Rowe Price or its affiliates. No more than two inside directors serve as directors of any fund.
The Boards invite nominations from the funds investment adviser for persons to serve as inside directors, and the Board reviews and approves these nominations. Each of the current inside directors is a senior executive
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officer of T. Rowe Price and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., as well as certain of their affiliates. Mr. Bernard has served as a director of all Price Funds and has been Chairman of the Board for all Price Funds since 2006. Mr. Gitlin had served as a director of certain Price Funds since 2010, but he resigned as director on January 23, 2015. Mr. Rogers has served as director of certain Price Funds since 2006. Mr. Wiese has served as director of certain Price Funds since February 3, 2015, at which point he was elected to succeed Mr. Gitlin. For each fund, the two inside directors serve as members of the funds Executive Committee. In addition, specific experience with respect to the inside directors occupations and directorships of public companies and other investment companies are set forth in the following table.
Name, Year of Birth, and Number | Principal
Occupation(s) | Directorships |
Edward C. Bernard 1956 181 portfolios | Director and Vice President, T. Rowe Price; Vice Chairman of the Board, Director, and Vice President, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Director, and President, T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.; Chairman of the Board and Director, T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Services, Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Director, and President, T. Rowe Price International and T. Rowe Price Trust Company Chairman of the Board, all funds | None |
Michael C. Gitlin(b) 1970 0 portfolios | Vice President, Price Hong Kong, Price Singapore, T. Rowe Price, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price International President, Multi-Sector Account Portfolios | None |
Brian C. Rogers; CFA, CIC 1955 127 portfolios | Chief Investment Officer, Director, and Vice President, T. Rowe Price; Chairman of the Board, Chief Investment Officer, Director, and Vice President, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.; Vice President, T. Rowe Price Trust Company President, Institutional Equity Funds; Vice President, Equity Income Fund, Personal Strategy Funds, Retirement Funds, Spectrum Funds, and Value Fund | None |
Edward A. Wiese; CFA 1959 54 portfolios | Director and Vice President, T. Rowe Price Trust Company; Vice President, T. Rowe Price, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price International President, Short-Term Bond Fund and Multi-Sector Account Portfolios; Vice President, California Tax-Free Income Trust, State Tax-Free Income Trust, Summit Municipal Funds, Tax-Exempt Money Fund, and Tax-Free Short-Intermediate Fund | None |
(a) All information about the inside directors (other than Mr. Wiese) was current as of December 31, 2014 (the information about Mr. Wiese was current as of February 4, 2015), except for the number of portfolios overseen, which is current as of the date of this SAI.
(b) Michael C. Gitlin resigned as director effective January 23, 2015, and Edward A. Wiese was elected to replace him as an inside director on February 3, 2015.
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Funds-of-Funds Arrangements
The Board is responsible for overseeing the business and affairs of the Funds-of-Funds, which consists of the following: Spectrum Growth Fund, Spectrum Income Fund, and Spectrum International Fund (collectively the Spectrum Funds); Retirement 2005 Fund, Retirement 2010 Fund, Retirement 2015 Fund, Retirement 2020 Fund, Retirement 2025 Fund, Retirement 2030 Fund, Retirement 2035 Fund, Retirement 2040 Fund, Retirement 2045 Fund, Retirement 2050 Fund, Retirement 2055 Fund, Retirement 2060 Fund and Retirement Balanced Fund, and their share classes (collectively the RDFs); Retirement I 2005 Fund, Retirement I 2010 Fund, Retirement I 2015 Fund, Retirement I 2020 Fund, Retirement I 2025 Fund, Retirement I 2030 Fund, Retirement I 2035 Fund, Retirement I 2040 Fund, Retirement I 2045 Fund, Retirement I 2050 Fund, Retirement I 2055 Fund, Retirement I 2060 Fund and Retirement Balanced I Fund (collectively the Retirement I Funds); and Target Retirement 2005 Fund, Target Retirement 2010 Fund, Target Retirement 2015 Fund, Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Target Retirement 2025 Fund, Target Retirement 2030 Fund, Target Retirement 2035 Fund, Target Retirement 2040 Fund, Target Retirement 2045 Fund, Target Retirement 2050 Fund, Target Retirement 2055 Fund and Target Retirement 2060 Fund, and their share classes (collectively the TRFs). The Spectrum Funds, RDFs, Retirement I Funds, and TRFs are referred to collectively as Funds-of-Funds and each fund individually a Fund-of-Funds, and where the policies that apply to the RDFs, Retirement I Funds, and TRFs are identical, the RDFs, Retirement I Funds, and TRFs may be referred to collectively as Retirement Date Funds.
In exercising their responsibilities, the Boards, among other things, will refer to the policies, conditions, and guidelines included in an Exemptive Application (and accompanying Notice and Order) originally granted by the SEC in connection with the creation and operation of the Spectrum Funds. The RDFs and TRFs rely on this same Exemptive Application and Order because the order was designed to cover any Fund-of-Funds arrangements that operate in a similar manner to the Spectrum Funds. The Retirement I Funds do not rely on this Exemptive Order since they do not operate in a similar manner to the other Funds-of-Funds.
In connection with the Exemptive Order, the various Price Funds in which the Funds-of-Funds invest (collectively, the underlying Price Funds) have entered into Special Servicing Agreements with T. Rowe Price and each respective Spectrum Fund, RDF, and/or TRF in which they invest. The Special Servicing Agreements provide that each underlying Price Fund in which a Spectrum Fund, RDF, or TRF invests will bear its proportionate share of the expenses of that Fund-of-Funds if, and to the extent that, the underlying Price Funds savings from the operation of the Spectrum Fund, RDF, or TRF exceeds these expenses. Pursuant to the Exemptive Order and Special Servicing Agreement, T. Rowe Price has agreed to bear any expenses of the Spectrum Funds, RDFs, or TRFs that exceed the estimated savings to the underlying Price Funds. As a result, these Funds-of-Funds do not pay an investment management fee and will effectively pay no operating expenses at the Fund-of-Fund level, although shareholders of these Funds-of-Funds will still indirectly bear their proportionate share of the expenses of each underlying Price Fund in which the Funds-of-Funds invest. The Retirement I Funds also do not pay an investment management fee and will indirectly bear their proportionate share of the expenses of each underlying Price Fund in which they invest. However, the Retirement I Funds will pay their own operating expenses at the Fund-of-Fund level.
A majority of the directors of the Funds-of-Funds are independent of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates. However, the directors and officers of the Funds-of-Funds and certain directors and officers of T. Rowe Price and its affiliates also serve in similar positions with most of the underlying Price Funds. Thus, if the interests of the Funds-of-Funds and the underlying Price Funds were ever to become divergent, it is possible that a conflict of interest could arise and affect how this latter group of persons fulfill their fiduciary duties to the Funds-of-Funds and the underlying Price Funds. The directors of Funds-of-Funds believe they have structured the Funds-of-Funds to avoid these concerns. However, a situation could conceivably occur where proper action for the Funds-of-Funds could be adverse to the interests of an underlying Price Fund, or the reverse could occur. If such a possibility arises, the directors and officers of the affected funds and the directors and officers of T. Rowe Price will carefully analyze the situation and take all steps they believe reasonable to minimize and, where possible, eliminate the potential conflict.
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Term of Office and Length of Time Served
The directors serve until retirement, resignation, or election of a successor. The following table shows the year from which each director has served on each funds Board (or that of the corporation or trust of which the fund is a part).
Independent Directors | |||||||||||
Corporation/Trust | Number of portfolios | Brody | Deering | Dick | Duncan | Gerrard | Horn | McBride | Rouse | Schreiber | Tercek |
Balanced | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1991 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Blue Chip Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1993 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
California Tax-Free Income Trust | 2 | 2009 | 1986 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Capital Appreciation | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1986 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Capital Opportunity | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Corporate Income | 1 | 2009 | 1995 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1995 | 2009 |
Credit Opportunities | 1 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Diversified Mid-Cap Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2003 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2009 |
Diversified Small-Cap Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1997 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Dividend Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1992 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Equity Income | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Financial Services | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1996 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Floating Rate | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
Global Allocation | 1 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
Global Multi-Sector Bond | 1 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 | 2009 |
Global Real Estate | 1 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2012 | 2008 | 2013 | 2012 | 2008 | 2009 |
Global Technology | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 2000 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
GNMA | 1 | 2009 | 1985 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Growth & Income | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1982 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Growth Stock | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1980 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Health Sciences | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1995 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
High Yield | 1 | 2009 | 1984 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Index Trust | 5 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Inflation Protected Bond | 1 | 2009 | 2002 | 2002 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 2002 | 2009 |
Institutional Equity | 6 | 2009 | 2001 | 1996 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Institutional Income | 6 | 2009 | 2002 | 2002 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 2002 | 2009 |
Institutional International | 11 | 2009 | 1991 | 1989 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield | 1 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
International | 23 | 2009 | 1991 | 1988 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
International Index | 1 | 2009 | 2000 | 2000 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond | 1 | 2009 | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2009 |
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Independent Directors | |||||||||||
Corporation/Trust | Number of portfolios | Brody | Deering | Dick | Duncan | Gerrard | Horn | McBride | Rouse | Schreiber | Tercek |
Media & Telecommunications | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1997 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Mid-Cap Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1992 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Mid-Cap Value | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1996 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Multi-Sector Account Portfolios | 6 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
New America Growth | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1985 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
New Era | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
New Horizons | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
New Income | 1 | 2009 | 1980 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Personal Strategy | 3 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Prime Reserve | 1 | 2009 | 1979 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Real Assets | 1 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2012 | 2010 | 2013 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
Real Estate | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1997 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
TRP Reserve Investment | 4 | 2009 | 1997 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1997 | 2009 |
Retirement | 38 | 2009 | 2002 | 2002 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2002 | 2009 |
Science & Technology | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Short-Term Bond | 2 | 2009 | 1983 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Small-Cap Stock | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1992 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Small-Cap Value | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Spectrum | 3 | 2009 | 2001 | 1999 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
State Tax-Free Income Trust | 8 | 2009 | 1986 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Summit | 1 | 2009 | 1993 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1993 | 2009 |
Summit Municipal | 3 | 2009 | 1993 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1993 | 2009 |
Tax-Efficient | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1997 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
Tax-Exempt Money | 1 | 2009 | 1983 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Tax-Free High Yield | 1 | 2009 | 1984 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Tax-Free Income | 1 | 2009 | 1983 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Tax-Free Short-Intermediate | 2 | 2009 | 1983 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
U.S. Bond Enhanced Index | 1 | 2009 | 2000 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 2000 | 2009 |
U.S. Large-Cap Core | 1 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2012 | 2009 | 2013 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
U.S. Treasury | 3 | 2009 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 | 2013 | 2003 | 2013 | 2013 | 1992 | 2009 |
Value | 1 | 2009 | 2001 | 1994 | 2013 | 2012 | 2003 | 2013 | 2012 | 2001 | 2009 |
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Corporation/Trust | Number of portfolios | Inside Directors | ||
Bernard | Rogers | Wiese | ||
Balanced | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Blue Chip Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
California Tax-Free Income Trust | 2 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Capital Appreciation | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Capital Opportunity | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Corporate Income | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Credit Opportunities | 1 | 2014 | | 2015 |
Diversified Mid-Cap Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Diversified Small-Cap Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Dividend Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Equity Income | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Financial Services | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Floating Rate | 1 | 2011 | | 2015 |
Global Allocation | 1 | 2013 | 2013 | |
Global Multi-Sector Bond | 1 | 2008 | | 2015 |
Global Real Estate | 1 | 2008 | 2008 | |
Global Technology | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
GNMA | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Growth & Income | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Growth Stock | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Health Sciences | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
High Yield | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Index Trust | 5 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Inflation Protected Bond | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Institutional Equity | 6 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Institutional Income | 6 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Institutional International | 11 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield | 1 | 2014 | | 2015 |
International | 23 | 2006 | 2006 | |
International Index | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Media & Telecommunications | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Mid-Cap Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Mid-Cap Value | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Multi-Sector Account Portfolios | 6 | 2012 | | 2015 |
New America Growth | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
New Era | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
New Horizons | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
New Income | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Personal Strategy | 3 | 2006 | 2006 | |
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Corporation/Trust | Number of portfolios | Inside Directors | ||
Bernard | Rogers | Wiese | ||
Prime Reserve | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Real Assets | 1 | 2010 | 2010 | |
Real Estate | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
TRP Reserve Investment | 4 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Retirement | 38 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Science & Technology | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Short-Term Bond | 2 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Small-Cap Stock | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Small-Cap Value | 1 | 2006 | 2013 | |
Spectrum | 3 | 2006 | 2006 | |
State Tax-Free Income Trust | 8 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Summit | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Summit Municipal | 3 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Tax-Efficient | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Tax-Exempt Money | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Tax-Free High Yield | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Tax-Free Income | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Tax-Free Short-Intermediate | 2 | 2006 | | 2015 |
U.S. Bond Enhanced Index | 1 | 2006 | | 2015 |
U.S. Large-Cap Core | 1 | 2009 | 2009 | |
U.S. Treasury | 3 | 2006 | | 2015 |
Value | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | |
Officers
Fund | Name | Position
Held |
All funds | Darrell N. Braman Dominic Janssens Paul J. Krug David Oestreicher John W. Ratzesberger Deborah D. Seidel Jeffrey T. Zoller Catherine D. Mathews Patricia B. Lippert John R. Gilner | Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Treasurer and Vice President Secretary Chief Compliance Officer |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Balanced | Charles M. Shriver E. Frederick Bair Kimberly E. DeDominicis Anna M. Dopkin Anna A. Dreyer Mark S. Finn Robert M. Larkins Wyatt A. Lee Raymond A. Mills Larry J. Puglia Guido F. Stubenrauch Toby M. Thompson Richard T. Whitney (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Blue Chip Growth | Larry J. Puglia Ziad Bakri Peter J. Bates Ryan N. Burgess Eric L. DeVilbiss Shawn T. Driscoll Paul D. Greene II Ryan S. Hedrick Thomas J. Huber George A. Marzano Vivek Rajeswaran Amit Seth Robert W. Sharps Taymour R. Tamaddon (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
California Tax-Free Income Trust California Tax-Free Bond California Tax-Free Money | Hugh D. McGuirk Joseph K. Lynagh Konstantine B. Mallas Austin Applegate Steven G. Brooks M. Helena Condez G. Richard Dent Charles E. Emrich Stephanie A. Gentile Alan D. Levenson Linda A. Murphy Alexander S. Obaza Douglas D. Spratley Timothy G. Taylor Edward A. Wiese Chen Shao (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Assistant Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Capital Appreciation | David R. Giroux Ryan N. Burgess Jon M. Friar Paul D. Greene II Nina P. Jones Vidya Kadiyam Steven D. Krichbaum John D. Linehan Paul M. Massaro Sudhir Nanda Robert T. Quinn, Jr. Farris G. Shuggi Gabriel Solomon William J. Stromberg Taymour R. Tamaddon Susan G. Troll Tamara P. Wiggs (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Capital Opportunity | Ann M. Holcomb Jason B. Polun Eric L. Veiel Kennard W. Allen Peter J. Bates Ryan N. Burgess Christopher W. Carlson Donald J. Easley Joseph B. Fath Mark S. Finn Steven D. Krichbaum Jennifer Martin Jeffrey Rottinghaus Justin P. White (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | Co-President Co-President Co-President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Corporate Income | David A. Tiberii Steve Boothe Steven G. Brooks Michael P. Daley Michael J. Grogan Michael Lambe Alan D. Levenson Samy B. Muaddi Alexander S. Obaza Miso Park Vernon A. Reid, Jr. Theodore E. Robson Brian M. Ropp Scott D. Solomon Kimberly A Stokes Robert D. Thomas Lauren T. Wagandt Thea N. Williams J. Howard Woodward (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Credit Opportunities | Rodney M. Rayburn Michael F. Blandino Christopher P. Brown, Jr. Andrew P. Jamison James M. Murphy Rodney M. Rayburn Brian A. Rubin Robert D. Thomas Siby Thomas Lauren T. Wagandt (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Diversified Mid-Cap Growth | Donald J. Peters Donald J. Easley Kennard W. Allen Peter J. Bates Brian W.H. Berghuis Eric L. DeVilbiss Sudhir Nanda Timothy E. Parker Amit Seth John F. Wakeman Rouven J. Wool-Lewis (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Diversified Small-Cap Growth | Sudhir Nanda Boyko D. Atanassov Donald J. Easley Prashant G. Jeyaganesh Curt J. Organt Farris G. Shuggi J. David Wagner (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Dividend Growth | Thomas J. Huber Peter J. Bates Jon M. Friar James H. Friedland David M. Lee Robert T. Quinn, Jr. Jeffrey Rottinghaus David L. Rowlett Gabriel Solomon John M. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Equity Income | John D. Linehan Andrew M. Brooks Ryan Burgess Mark S. Finn Jon M. Friar David R. Giroux Thomas J. Huber Nina P. Jones Heather K. McPherson Brian C. Rogers John M. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Financial Services | Gabriel Solomon Stephen M. Finamore Christopher T. Fortune Jon M. Friar David R. Giroux Nina P. Jones Yoichiro Kai Gregory Locraft Andrew McCormick Ian C. McDonald Michael J. McGonigle Jason B. Polun Matt J. Snowling Mitchell J.K. Todd Susan G. Troll Eric L. Veiel Zenon Voyiatzis Tamara P. Wiggs (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Floating Rate | Mark J. Vaselkiv Paul M. Massaro Brian E. Burns Michael F. Connelly Stephen M. Finamore Justin T. Gerbereux David R. Giroux Steven C. Huber Michael J. McGonigle Brian A. Rubin Thomas E. Tewksbury Thea N. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Global Allocation | Charles M. Shriver Stephen L. Bartolini Robert L. Harlow Steven C. Huber Stefan Hubrich Robert M. Larkins Robert A. Panariello Toby M. Thompson Richard T. Whitney (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Global Multi-Sector Bond | Steven C. Huber Steve Boothe Michael J. Conelius Arif Husain Andrew J. Keirle Paul M. Massaro Andrew C. McCormick Samy B. Muaddi David A. Stanley Ju Yen Tan Mark J. Vaselkiv (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Global Real Estate | Nina P. Jones Harishankar Balkrishna Richard N. Clattenburg Tetsuji Inoue Jai Kapadia David M. Lee Robert J. Marcotte Raymond A. Mills Philip A. Nestico Viral S. Patel (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Global Technology | Joshua K. Spencer Kennard W. Allen Christopher W. Carlson David J. Eiswert Henry M. Ellenbogen Paul D. Greene II Rhett K. Hunter Jacqueline Liu Heather K. McPherson Tobias F. Mueller Hiroaki Owaki Michael F. Sola Thomas H. Watson Justin P. White Alison Mei Ling Yip (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
GNMA | Andrew C. McCormick Anil K. Andhavarapu Brian J. Brennan Christopher P. Brown, Jr. Ramon R. de Castro Keir R. Joyce Martin G. Lee Alan D. Levenson Michael K. Sewell John D. Wells (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Growth & Income | Jeffrey Rottinghaus Peter J. Bates Ryan N. Burgess Andrew S. Davis Shawn T. Driscoll Thomas J. Huber Nina P. Jones David L. Rowlett Matt J. Snowling Joshua K. Spencer (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Growth Stock | Joseph B. Fath Andrew S. Davis Shawn T. Driscoll David J. Eiswert Jon M. Friar Paul D. Greene II Barry Henderson Daniel Martino Robert W. Sharps Taymour R. Tamaddon Thomas H. Watson Justin P. White (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Health Sciences | Taymour R. Tamaddon Ziad Bakri Melissa C. Gallagher John Hall Jason Nogueira Adam Poussard Kyle Rasbach Jon Davis Wood Rouven J. Wool-Lewis (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
High Yield | Mark J. Vaselkiv Jason A. Bauer Andrew M. Brooks Andrew L. Cohen Michael F. Connelly Michael Della Vedova Carson R. Dickson Stephen M. Finamore Justin T. Gerbereux Andrew P. Jamison Paul M. Massaro Brian A. Rubin Thomas E. Tewksbury Michael J. Trivino Thea N. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Index Trust Equity Index 500 Extended Equity Market Index Mid-Cap Index Small-Cap Index Total Equity Market Index | E. Frederick Bair Ken D. Uematsu Neil Smith Craig A. Thiese Michael Wehn (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Inflation Protected Bond | Daniel O. Shackelford Stephen L. Bartolini Brian J. Brennan Geoffrey M. Hardin Alan D. Levenson Andrew C. McCormick Rebecca L. Setcavage (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Institutional Equity Funds Institutional Large-Cap Core Growth Institutional Large-Cap Growth Institutional Large-Cap Value Institutional Mid-Cap Equity Growth Institutional Small-Cap Stock Institutional U.S. Structured Research | Brian C. Rogers Brian W.H. Berghuis Mark S. Finn Ann M. Holcomb John D. Linehan Gregory A. McCrickard Heather K. McPherson Jason B. Polun Larry J. Puglia Robert W. Sharps Eric L. Veiel J. David Wagner John F. Wakeman (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Institutional Income Funds Institutional Core Plus Institutional Credit Opportunities Institutional Floating Rate Institutional Global Multi-Sector Bond Institutional High Yield Institutional Long Duration Credit | Mark J. Vaselkiv Brian J. Brennan Steven C. Huber Paul M. Massaro Rodney M. Rayburn David A. Tiberii Jason A. Bauer Michael F. Blandino Steve Boothe Andrew M. Brooks Christopher P. Brown, Jr. Brian E. Burns Andrew L. Cohen Michael J. Conelius Michael F. Connelly Michael P. Daley Stephen M. Finamore Justin T. Gerbereux David R. Giroux Michael J. Grogan Arif Husain Andrew P. Jamison Andrew J. Keirle Michael Lambe Robert M. Larkins Andrew C. McCormick Michael J. McGonigle Samy B. Muaddi James M. Murphy Alexander S. Obaza Miso Park Vernon A. Reid, Jr. Theodore E. Robson Brian M. Ropp Brian A. Rubin Daniel O. Shackelford Scott D. Solomon David A. Stanley Kimberly A. Stokes Ju Yen Tan Thomas E. Tewksbury Robert. D. Thomas Siby Thomas Lauren T. Wagandt Thea N. Williams J. Howard Woodward (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position
Held | |
Institutional International Funds Institutional Africa & Middle East Institutional Emerging Markets Bond Institutional Emerging Markets Equity Institutional Frontier Markets Equity Institutional Global Focused Growth Equity Institutional Global Growth Equity Institutional Global Value Equity Institutional International Bond Institutional International Concentrated Equity Institutional International Core Equity Institutional International Growth Equity | Christopher D. Alderson | President | |
Fund | Name | Position Held | |
Intermediate Tax-Free High Yield | James M. Murphy R. Lee Arnold, Jr. M. Helena Condez G. Richard Dent Sarah J. Engle Charles B. Hill Dylan Jones Marcy M. Lash Konstantine B. Mallas Hugh D. McGuirk Linda A. Murphy Timothy G. Taylor Chen Shao (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Assistant Vice President | |
International Funds Africa & Middle East Asia Opportunities Emerging Europe Emerging Markets Bond Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Emerging Markets Stock Emerging Markets Value Stock European Stock Global Growth Stock Global High Income Bond Global Industrials Global Stock Global Unconstrained Bond International Bond International Concentrated Equity International Discovery International Growth & Income International Stock Japan Latin America New Asia Overseas Stock | Christopher D. Alderson Ulle Adamson Peter J. Bates Oliver D.M. Bell R. Scott Berg Archibald Ciganer Albeniz Richard N. Clattenburg Michael J. Conelius Michael Della Vedova Mark J.T. Edwards David J. Eiswert Arif Husain Andrew J. Keirle Anh Lu Jonathan H.W. Matthews Raymond A. Mills Eric C. Moffett Samy B. Muaddi Joshua Nelson Jason Nogueira Gonzalo Pangaro Christopher J. Rothery Federico Santilli Dean Tenerelli Justin Thomson Mark J. Vaselkiv Verena E. Wachnitz Roy H. Adkins Syed H. Ali | President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
| Paulina Amieva Malik S. Asif Harishankar Balkrishna Sheena L. Barbosa Luis M. Baylac Steve Boothe Peter I. Botoucharov Tala Boulos Ryan N. Burgess Sheldon Chan Tak Yiu Cheng Carolyn Hoi Che Chu Andrew S. Davis Richard de los Reyes Laurent Del Grande Shawn T. Driscoll Bridget A. Ebner Henry M. Ellenbogen Ryan W. Ferro Mark S. Finn Melissa C. Gallagher Vishnu Vardhan Gopal Alastair McKinlay Gilmour Joel Grant Paul D. Greene II Benjamin Griffiths Richard L. Hall Steven C. Huber Stefan Hubrich Tetsuji Inoue Michael Jacobs Randal S. Jenneke Prashant G. Jeyaganesh Yoichiro Kai Jai Kapadia Christopher J. Kushlis Shengrong Lau Mark J. Lawrence David M. Lee Jacqueline Liu Christopher C. Loop Sebastien Mallet Ryan Martyn Jihong Min Philip A. Nestico Sridhar Nishtala Michael D. Oh Kenneth A. Orchard Curt J. Organt Paul T. OSullivan Hiroaki Owaki Oluwaseun A. Oyegunle Craig J. Pennington Austin M. Powell Vivek Rajeswaran David L. Rowlett Sebastian Schrott Jeneiv Shah Robert W. Sharps John C.A. Sherman Robert W. Smith Gabriel Solomon | Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Eunbin Song Joshua K. Spencer David A. Stanley Taymour R. Tamaddon Ju Yen Tan Sin Dee Tan Siby Thomas Mitchell J.K. Todd Kes Visuvalingam David J. Wallack Hiroshi Watanabe Christopher S. Whitehouse Clive M. Williams J. Howard Woodward Marta Yago Benjamin T. Yeagle Ernest C. Yeung Alison Mei Ling Yip Wenli Zheng (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President | |
International Index Fund International Equity Index | E. Frederick Bair Neil Smith Craig A. Thiese Ken D. Uematsu Michael Wehn (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond | Daniel O. Shackelford Stephen L. Bartolini Brian J. Brennan Steven G. Brooks Jerome A. Clark Bridget A. Ebner Michael J. Grogan Geoffrey M. Hardin Keir R. Joyce Wyatt A. Lee Andrew C. McCormick Cheryl A. Mickel Vernon A. Reid, Jr. Michael F. Reinartz Rebecca L. Setcavage Scott D. Solomon John D. Wells (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Media & Telecommunications | Paul D. Greene II Ulle Adamson David J. Eiswert Henry M. Ellenbogen Joseph B. Fath James H. Friedland Jacqueline Liu Daniel Martino Philip A. Nestico Corey D. Shull Robert W. Smith Verena E. Wachnitz Thomas H. Watson Justin P. White Christopher S. Whitehouse Ernest C. Yeung Wenli Zheng (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Mid-Cap Growth | Brian W.H. Berghuis John F. Wakeman Kennard W. Allen Ira W. Carnahan Shawn T. Driscoll Donald J. Easley Henry M. Ellenbogen Joseph B. Fath Robert J. Marcotte David L. Rowlett Taymour R. Tamaddon Justin P. White (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Mid-Cap Value | David J. Wallack Heather K. McPherson Ryan N. Burgess Christopher W. Carlson Ira W. Carnahan Henry M. Ellenbogen Mark S. Finn Ryan Hedrick Gregory A. McCrickard J. David Wagner Justin P. White John M. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Multi-Sector Account Portfolios Emerging Markets Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio Emerging Markets Local Multi-Sector Account Portfolio Floating Rate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio High Yield Multi-Sector Account Portfolio Investment-Grade Corporate Multi-Sector Account Portfolio Mortgage-Backed Securities Multi-Sector Account Portfolio | Edward A. Wiese Michael J. Conelius Andrew J. Keirle Paul M. Massaro Andrew C. McCormick David A. Tiberii Mark J. Vaselkiv Roy H. Adkins Anil K. Andhavarapu Steve Boothe Peter I. Botoucharov Tala Boulos Brian J. Brennan Steven G. Brooks Christopher P. Brown, Jr. Brian E. Burns Sheldon Chan | President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Carolyn Hoi Che Chu Michael F. Connelly Michael P. Daley Ramon R. de Castro Stephen M. Finamore Justin T. Gerbereux Michael J. Grogan Steven C. Huber Arif Husain Keir R. Joyce Christopher J. Kushlis Michael Lambe Martin G. Lee Alan D. Levenson Christopher C. Loop Michael J. McGonigle Samy B. Muaddi Alexander S. Obaza Michael D. Oh Kenneth A. Orchard Miso Park Vernon A. Reid, Jr. Theodore E. Robson Brian M. Ropp Christopher J. Rothery Brian A. Rubin Michael K. Sewell Daniel O. Shackelford Scott D. Solomon David A. Stanley Kimberly A. Stokes Ju Yen Tan Thomas E. Tewksbury Robert. D. Thomas Siby Thomas Lauren T. Wagandt John D. Wells Thea N. Williams J. Howard Woodward (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President | |
New America Growth | Daniel Martino Ziad Bakri Brian W.H. Berghuis Eric L. DeVilbiss Shawn T. Driscoll Barry Henderson Ian C. McDonald Curt J. Organt David L. Rowlett Robert W. Sharps Taymour R. Tamaddon Craig A. Thiese Thomas H. Watson Justin P. White (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
New Era | Shawn T. Driscoll Syed H. Ali Ryan N. Burgess Richard de los Reyes Eric L. DeVilbiss Christopher Driessen Donald J. Easley Mark S. Finn Ryan S. Hedrick Shinwoo Kim Ryan Martyn Heather K. McPherson Christian ONeill Timothy E. Parker Craig J. Pennington Vivek Rajeswaran Thomas A. Shelmerdine Craig A. Thiese David J. Wallack John M. Williams (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
New Horizons | Henry M. Ellenbogen Francisco M. Alonso Preston G. Athey Ziad Bakri Brian W.H. Berghuis Michael F. Blandino Christopher W. Carlson Eric L. DeVilbiss Barry Henderson Rhett K. Hunter Timothy E. Parker Amit Seth Corey D. Shull Michael F. Sola Taymour R. Tamaddon Justin Thomson J. David Wagner Thomas H. Watson (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
New Income | Daniel O. Shackelford Steve Boothe Brian J. Brennan Christopher P. Brown, Jr. Michael J. Grogan Geoffrey M. Hardin Steven C. Huber Robert M. Larkins Alan D. Levenson Andrew C. McCormick Vernon A. Reid, Jr. David A. Tiberii (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
Personal Strategy Funds Personal Strategy Balanced Personal Strategy Growth Personal Strategy Income | Charles M. Shriver Christopher D. Alderson E. Frederick Bair Brian W.H. Berghuis Jerome A. Clark Kimberly E. DeDominicis Mark S. Finn David R. Giroux Ian D. Kelson Wyatt A. Lee Raymond A. Mills Larry J. Puglia Brian C. Rogers Daniel O. Shackelford Robert W. Smith Guido F. Stubenrauch Toby M. Thompson Mark J. Vaselkiv Richard T. Whitney (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Prime Reserve | Joseph K. Lynagh Austin Applegate Steven G. Brooks M. Helena Condez G. Richard Dent Stephanie A. Gentile Alan D. Levenson Cheryl A. Mickel Alexander S. Obaza Douglas D. Spratley Chen Shao (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Assistant Vice President |
Real Assets | Wyatt A. Lee E. Frederick Bair Richard de los Reyes Shawn T. Driscoll Stefan Hubrich Nina P. Jones David M. Lee Daniel O. Shackelford Charles M. Shriver Richard T. Whitney (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
Real Estate | David M. Lee Anna M. Dopkin Thomas J. Huber Nina P. Jones Philip A. Nestico Preeta Ragavan Theodore E. Robson Weijie Si (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |
TRP Reserve Investment Funds Government Reserve Investment Reserve Investment Short-Term Government Reserve Short-Term Reserve | Joseph K. Lynagh Austin Applegate Steven G. Brooks M. Helena Condez G. Richard Dent Stephani A. Gentile Alan D. Levenson Cheryl A. Mickel Alexander S. Obaza Douglas D. Spratley Chen Shao (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Assistant Vice President |
Retirement Funds Retirement 2005 Retirement 2010 Retirement 2015 Retirement 2020 Retirement 2025 Retirement 2030 Retirement 2035 Retirement 2040 Retirement 2045 Retirement 2050 Retirement 2055 Retirement 2060 Retirement Balanced Retirement I 2005 FundI Class Retirement I 2010 FundI Class Retirement I 2015 FundI Class Retirement I 2020 FundI Class Retirement I 2025 FundI Class Retirement I 2030 FundI Class Retirement I 2035 FundI Class Retirement I 2040 FundI Class Retirement I 2045 FundI Class Retirement I 2050 FundI Class Retirement I 2055 FundI Class Retirement I 2060 FundI Class Retirement Balanced I FundI Class Target Retirement 2005 Target Retirement 2010 Target Retirement 2015 Target Retirement 2020 Target Retirement 2025 Target Retirement 2030 Target Retirement 2035 Target Retirement 2040 Target Retirement 2045 Target Retirement 2050 Target Retirement 2055 Target Retirement 2060 | Jerome A. Clark Wyatt A. Lee Christopher D. Alderson Brian W.H. Berghuis Kimberly E. DeDominicis David R. Giroux Ian D. Kelson Brian C. Rogers Daniel O. Shackelford Charles M. Shriver Robert W. Smith Guido F. Stubenrauch Mark J. Vaselkiv Richard T. Whitney (For remaining officers, refer to the All funds table) | President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President |
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Fund | Name | Position Held |