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March 31, 2008
Why invest in this fund?
Annualized returns
Yearly returns
Fund facts
Investment strategy
Role in portfolio

Emerging markets today.
Market update
Sector breakdown
How to invest
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DAILY SNAPSHOT
5/8/2008
Symbol PYEMX
NAV($) $12.81
Daily NAV change ($) -$0.01
YTD Return 0.40%
 
• Expense
ANNUALIZED RETURNS
3/31/08
Year to date** -1.16%
1 Year trailing -0.76%
3 Year trailing 8.12%
5 Year trailing 9.69%
Since inception 12.04%
** Not annualized

YEARLY RETURNS
1999 23.57%
2000 12.48%
2001 13.83%
2002 9.76%
2003 18.38%
2004 13.14%
2005 11.73%
2006 10.22%
2007 2.82%
FUND FACTS
3/31/08
Inception Date 12/17/98
Total net assets $118.76 mil
Effective duration 7.8 years
Average maturity 10.3 years
Average credit BB+
Capital gains paid Annually
Dividends paid Monthly
Last distribution 0.080*
SEC yield 5.86%
Redemption Fee
(investments less than one month)
2.00%
Non-US$ holdings 23%
Min. Purchase $5,000
Min. Purchase (IRA) $2,000
* Rounded to three decimal places
 
Expenses
Total Fund Operating Expenses
0.82%
Why invest in this fund?
Bonds are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars
Portfolio diversification tool that can help reduce risk
Low expense ratio
No loads or 12b-1 fees
Investment strategy
The Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging-market sovereign and corporate bonds. The fund invests in countries that demonstrate improving macro-economic and political trends, and maintains geographic diversification across Latin America, Europe and Asia. Most of our investments are US dollar- denominated, but we also see excellent and growing opportunities in certain local markets.
Role in portfolio
Emerging-market bond- Appropriate for investors with long investment time horizons who seek diversification via sovereign and corporate bonds issued by emerging-market countries.
A low cost leader

Payden Emerging
Markets Bond Fund

Morningstar average:
Emerging Markets bond funds

Total Expense ratio
0.82%
1.52%
Net Expense ratio
0.82%
1.36%
Emerging markets today.
The emerging-market sector of the fixed-income market has grown tremendously over the last decade. It has been a top-performing asset class for the past several years. As countries develop their economic and political infrastructure and become more integrated in global capital markets, their government and corporate securities become more attractive investment vehicles.
Market update

Global credit market volatility caused emerging market spreads to widen by approximately 70 basis points over comparable Treasuries in the first quarter of 2008. Concerns about the US subprime mortgage market and its potential impact on the US financial system and economic growth continued to weigh on all credit markets. Despite aggressive emergency interest rate cuts and liquidity measures implemented by the Federal Reserve, the market remains dependent on global risk sentiment. Local currency bonds also underperformed US Treasuries, as inflation concerns across all regions caused a sell-off in local rates. Emerging market currencies rallied, however, supported by more hawkish central banks and general US dollar weakness.

How to invest.
800 572-9336
Prospectus/Applications
Through the following mutual fund marketplaces:
 
- Ameritrade
- E*TRADE
- Fidelity FundsNetwork
- Harrisdirect
- Linsco Private Ledger
- Pershing
- TD Waterhouse Securities
- Trust Company of America
- Schwab One Source
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Quoted performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, which may be higher or lower than that quoted, visit our Web site at payden.com or call 800 572-9336.

For more information and to obtain a prospectus, visit our Web site at payden.com or call 800 572-9336. Before investing, investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information, which are contained in this document; read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investment in foreign securities offers different rewards and challenges from investing in domestic securities, including changes in exchange rates, political changes, and differences in reporting standards, and for emerging-market securities, higher volatility. The Paydenfunds are distributed through Payden & Rygel Distributors, member FINRA.

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