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Rigorous screens. A disciplined approach. Solid results. At the Amana Funds, we strive for excellence in everything we do – from portfolio management to ensuring our clients continue to receive the exemplary customer service they have come to expect. Highly rated funds help, too. Morningstar Ratings™ Amana Income Fund Overall AMANX Amana Growth Fund Overall AMAGX �� Out of 1652 Large Blend Funds �� Out of 1479 Large Growth Funds 3 Year �� Out of 1652 Large Blend Funds 3 Year �� Out of 1479 Large Growth Funds 5 Year �� Out of 1408 Large Blend Funds 5 Year �� Out of 1261 Large Growth Funds 10 Year �� Out of 832 Large Blend Funds 10 Year �� Out of 788 Large Growth Funds Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance data quoted. Standardized returns current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by visiting www.saturna.com or by calling toll free 1-888/73-AMANA. All mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. The Amana Funds limit the securities they purchase to those that are Islamically acceptable. This limits opportunities and may increase risk. International investing involves special risks, including currency fluctuations and political risks. Please request a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains information about the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Amana Funds which you should read and consider carefully before investing. Amana Funds are distributed by Saturna Brokerage Services, member FINRA/SIPC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saturna Capital Corporation, investment adviser to the Amana Mutual Funds. Source: Morningstar for 09/30/2011. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating™ based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% 4 stars, the next 35% 3 stars, the next 22.5% 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating™ for a fund is derived from a weighted average of performance ﬁgures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. 1-800/SATURNA www.saturna.com http://www.amanafunds.com http://www.saturna.com http://www.saturna.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Morningstar Advisor - December/January 2012

Morningstar Advisor - December/January 2012
Contents
Contributors
Letter From the Editor
Seduced by Complexity
Is China Exposure Important for a Portfolio?
A Niche Built on Trust
How to Find Your Client’s Investment Style
Taking the Long View
Consensus on Europe Elusive
Four Picks for the Present
Investment Briefs
Is Perception Reality for Active Managers?
Be Alert for Basic-Materials Bargains
Investment Boom Unsustainable
Digging Moats in China
Where China’s Domestic Companies Stand to Benefit
Arising Opportunities
China Strong Long Term
From Currency Manipulation to International Acceptance
The Keys to China’s Fortune
Wedgewood’s Lessons Pay Off
Reading the Evidence on Indexing
Scouting for Investments Abroad
Yield, Please (Hold the Europe)
Mutual Fund Analyst Picks
50 Most Popular ETFs
Undervalued Stocks With Wide Moats
China Fund Managers Eat Elsewhere

Morningstar Advisor - December/January 2012