Income from US government obligations
In most states, income from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations generally is exempt
from state income taxes. In addition, dividends paid by a fund from interest earned on such securities and
obligations are generally exempt from state income taxes, subject in some states to minimum investment or reporting
requirements that must be met by a fund. To determine if this income is exempt in the state where you reside, please
consult your tax advisor.
Listed here for your information are the approximate percentages of income earned from US Treasury securities and
other direct US government obligations for the following Optimum Funds during calendar year 2024.
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Optimum Fund
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Percentage of interest income from US Treasury securities and other direct US obligations |
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Optimum Fixed Income Fund
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16.33%*
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*California, Connecticut, and New York residents: Please note that the threshold
requirements for exempt interest income from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations in
your state have not been met. This income may be subject to income tax in your state. Please consult your tax advisor
for further guidance.
The information contained in this section is not intended to be legal or tax advice. If you need assistance preparing
your tax return, please consult a tax advisor. Information may be abridged and therefore incomplete. Any discussion
pertaining to taxes in this communication (including attachments) may be part of the promotion or marketing of a
product. Advice (if any) related to federal taxes that is contained in this communication (including attachments) is
not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal
Revenue Code. Individuals should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax
advisor.
Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before
investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by
visiting optimummutualfunds.com/literature or calling 800
914-0278. Investors should read the prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus carefully before
investing.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.