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In most states, income from U.S. Treasury securities and other direct U.S. government obligations is generally exempt from state income taxes. To determine if this income is exempt in the state where you reside, please consult your tax advisor.
Listed here for your information is the percentage of income earned from U.S. Treasury securities and other direct U.S. government obligations for the following funds during calendar year 2009.
| Delaware Investments Fund |
Percentage of interest income
from U.S. Treasury securities
and other direct U.S. obligations |
| Core Bond Fund |
4.15% |
| Core Plus Bond Fund1 |
1.53% |
| Corporate Bond Fund |
0.22% |
| Diversified Income Fund |
0.73% |
| Dividend Income Fund |
0.02% |
| Extended Duration Bond Fund |
0.64% |
| Focus Global Growth Fund |
0.07% |
Foundation® Conservative Allocation Fund
(formerly Conservative Allocation Portfolio) |
1.12% |
| Foundation® Equity Fund |
0.19% |
Foundation® Growth Allocation Fund
(formerly Aggressive Allocation Portfolio) |
0.56% |
Foundation® Moderate Allocation Fund
(formerly Moderate Allocation Portfolio) |
0.58% |
| Global Real Estate Securities Fund |
0.07% |
| Global Value Fund |
0.02% |
| Healthcare Fund |
0.01% |
| High-Yield Opportunities Fund |
0.01% |
| Inflation Protected Bond Fund |
64.10% |
| International Value Equity Fund |
0.01% |
| Large Cap Core Fund |
0.06% |
| Large Cap Value Fund |
0.02% |
| Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund |
2.40% |
| Mid Cap Value Fund |
0.11% |
| REIT Fund |
0.06% |
| Small Cap Core Fund2 |
0.09% |
| Small Cap Value Fund |
0.05% |
| U.S. Growth Fund |
0.02% |
| Value Fund |
0.04% |
1
Prior to Feb. 1, 2007, Delaware Core Plus Bond Fund was named Delaware American Government Bond Fund. At the close of business on Jan. 31, 2007, the Fund's investment goal, strategies, and policies changed. This conversion to a "Core Plus" investment program essentially created a different fund that does not primarily invest in U.S. government fixed income securities. These changes are significant, impact fees, and present additional investment risk. In addition, these changes may impact future performance and create tax implications. For more information about the Fund, please obtain a copy of the Fund's prospectus by calling 800 523-1918 or by visiting the prospectuses & shareholder reports section of www.delawareinvestments.com.
2
Before Nov. 1, 2004, Delaware Small Cap Core Fund was named Delaware Small Cap Contrarian Fund. On Nov. 1, 2004, the Fund's strategy and management changed. The new management team retained the Fund's small-cap focus by investing primarily in stocks in small companies that we believe to have a combination of attractive valuations, growth prospects, and strong cash flows. Securities that were determined to no longer meet the Fund's investment objective or to be inconsistent with the new team's investment strategies have been sold. Please request a prospectus by calling 800 523-1918 or by visiting the prospectuses & shareholder reports section of www.delawareinvestments.com.
The information contained in the Tax Center 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. As provided for in government regulations, 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.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks and charges and expenses of a Fund carefully before investing. Each Fund's prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund. Please request a prospectus by calling 800 523-1918 or by visiting the prospectuses & shareholder reports section of www.delawareinvestments.com. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.
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