Back to Press Releases   Corporate Background   Portfolio Manager Bio COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 1, 2001) - As of September 30, 2001 Prospero Funds produced returns of (1.5)% year-to-date. Over the same period, the S&P 500 lost (21.2)% and the NASDAQ declined (39.4)%. For the 12 months ending September 30, 2001, Prospero Funds' accounts declined (2.9)%, while the S&P lost (27.6)%. Prospero Funds' historical returns, net of all trading costs and management fees, are detailed below: PERFORMANCE SUMMARY, THROUGH 9/30/01   ANNUAL PROSPERO ANNUAL S&P DIFF TOTAL PROSPERO TOTAL S&P DIFF 1-year (2.86)% (27.60)% 24.75% (2.86)% (27.60)% 24.75% 3-year 15.53% 1.57% 13.96% 54.20% 4.78% 49.42% 5-year 15.87% 9.88% 5.99% 108.86% 60.20% 48.66% Since Inception (1/1/93) 13.33% 12.47% 0.86% 198.86% 179.61% 19.25% About Prospero Funds: Prospero Funds is an investment advisory company delivering superior financial results and service to clients through detailed fundamental research and investment insight. Contact Prospero Funds at 866.377.7677 or invest@prosperofunds.com for more information.