Columbia Pacific/Asia Fund Class A (CASAX)

The fund's primary aim is to achieve substantial long-term growth in investment value. Ordinarily, it commits a minimum of 80% of its total assets (a figure which incorporates any funds borrowed for investment purposes) to various types of equity instruments. These investments include common stocks, preferred stocks, and securities that are convertible into either common or preferred shares. The companies issuing these equities are based in the broad Asia and Pacific Basin region, which specifically includes nations like Australia, New Zealand, India, and other countries situated within this designated Pacific/Asia area.