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2013

RS GNR Fund Recognized by Lipper as
Best Fund in the Global Natural Growth Category for the 3 and 5 year periods¹
RS Investments is pleased to announce that its RS Global Natural Resources Fund, Y received two 2013 Lipper Fund Awards to honor its consistent, strong risk adjusted performance relative to peers. The RS Global Natural Resources Fund, Y was recognized as #1 in the Global Natural Resources category over 3 and 5 year periods.

2012

"This Small-Cap Fund Divides to Conquer"
RS Small Cap Growth Fund
Investment News, May 2012

"Two Equity-Focused Inflation Fighters"
RS Global Natural Resources Fund
Morningstar, May 2012

2011

"Taking Stock of One of Our Top Ultimate Stock Pickers"
RS Capital Appreciation Fund
Morningstar, December 2011

"Natural Selection"
RS Global Natural Resources Fund
FA Magazine, August 2011

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1 Global Natural Resources Funds is for the 3-year risk adjusted performance among 31 eligible natural resources funds for the period ended Dec. 31, 2012. Fund classification averages are calculated with all eligible share classes for each eligible classification. The calculation periods extend over 36, 60, and 120 months. The highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value within each eligible classification determines the fund classification winner over three, five, or ten years.

Global Natural Resources Funds is for the 5-year risk adjusted performance among 25 eligible natural resources funds for the period ended Dec. 31, 2012. Fund classification averages are calculated with all eligible share classes for each eligible classification. The calculation periods extend over 36, 60, and 120 months. The highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value within each eligible classification determines the fund classification winner over three, five, or ten years.

Although Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by Lipper. Lipper ratings and Lipper Fund Awards are not intended to predict future results. This does not constitute and is not intended to constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security of any entity in any jurisdiction. More information is available at http://www.lipperweb.com/. Thomson Reuters Copyright 2013, All Rights Reserved.

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