NGCAX : Columbia Greater China Fund Class A

Fund Summary

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies whose principal activities are located in the Greater China region. The Greater China region includes Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan and certain other countries. Its investments include securities of emerging market issuers. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size believed to be undervalued or have the potential for long-term growth. It is non-diversified.