0000892568 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 0000892568 cutlerequity:S000001540Member 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 0000892568 cutlerequity:S000001540Member cutlerequity:C000004187Member 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 0000892568 cutlerequity:S000001540Member cutlerequity:C000004187Member rr:AfterTaxesOnDistributionsMember 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 0000892568 cutlerequity:S000001540Member cutlerequity:C000004187Member rr:AfterTaxesOnDistributionsAndSalesMember 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 0000892568 cutlerequity:S000001540Member cutlerequity:snp500Member 2012-11-01 2012-11-01 iso4217:USD pure shares iso4217:USD shares 0000892568 CUTLER TRUST 485BPOS false RISK/RETURN SUMMARY<hr size="2" style="color: Black; width: 100%"/> INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE The investment objective of the Cutler Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is current income and long-term capital appreciation. FEES AND EXPENSES The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Annual Total Returns <div style="display: none;"> ~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact cutlerequity_S000001540Member ~ </div> 0 0.00 <div style="display: none;"> ~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact cutlerequity_S000001540Member ~ </div> 0.0075 0.0005 0.0047 0.0001 0.0128 -0.0012 0.0116 Example This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same and the contractual agreement to limit expenses remains in effect until November 1, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: <div style="display: none;"> ~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact cutlerequity_S000001540Member ~ </div> 118 394 691 1535 Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its portfolio. PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND In seeking to meet its investment objective, the Fund expects that under normal conditions at least 80% of its assets will be invested in a diversified portfolio of common stocks according to the Adviser’s investment style. For purposes of this policy, “assets” shall mean net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes (although the Fund is not currently permitted to do so). The Adviser chooses investments in common stocks based on its judgment of fundamental value, which emphasizes stocks that the Adviser judges to have favorable dividend yields and growth prospects relative to comparable companies. Factors deemed particularly relevant in determining fundamental value include: • earnings • dividend and market price histories • balance sheet characteristics • perceived management skills Changes in economic and political outlooks, as well as corporate developments affecting individual companies, can influence specific security prices. The Fund typically invests in stocks of companies that have a total market capitalization of at least $10 billion and, in the Adviser’s opinion, have institutional ownership that is sufficiently broad to provide adequate liquidity suitable to the Fund’s holdings. The Adviser uses both “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches, and investment selections are made using a rigorous fundamental approach. Top-down research involves the study of economic trends in the domestic and global economy, such as the fluctuation in interest or unemployment rates. These factors help to identify industries and sectors with the potential to outperform as a result of major economic developments. Bottom-up research involves detailed analysis of specific companies. Important factors include industry characteristics, profitability, growth dynamics, industry positioning, strength of management, valuation and expected return for the foreseeable future. Particular attention is paid to a company’s ability to pay or increase its current dividend. The Adviser will sell securities for any one of three possible reasons: • When another company is found by the Adviser to have a higher current dividend yield or better potential for capital appreciation and dividend growth. • If the industry moves in an unforeseen direction that negatively impacts the positioning of a particular investment or if the company’s strategy, execution or industry positioning itself deteriorates. The Adviser develops specific views on how industries are likely to evolve and how individual companies will participate in industry growth and change. • If the Adviser believes that a company’s management is not acting in a forthright manner. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund’s net asset value and total return will fluctuate based upon changes in the value of its portfolio securities. Upon redemption, an investment in the Fund may be worth less than its original cost. The Fund, by itself, does not provide a complete investment program. All investments made by the Fund have some risk. Among other things, the market value of any security in which the Fund may invest is based upon the market’s perception of value and not necessarily the book value of an issuer or other objective measures of the issuer’s worth. The Fund may be an appropriate investment if you are seeking long-term growth in your investment and are willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of your investment in response to changes in the market value of the stocks the Fund holds. This type of market movement may affect the price of the securities of a single issuer, a segment of the domestic stock market or the entire market. The investment style utilized for the Fund could fall out of favor with the market. The Fund may invest in mid-capitalization (“mid-cap”) companies. Mid-cap companies often involve higher risks than large cap companies because these companies may lack the financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. In addition, the frequency and volume of the trading of securities of mid-cap companies is substantially less than is typical of larger companies. Therefore, the securities of mid-cap companies may be subject to greater price fluctuations. Mid-cap companies also may not be widely followed by investors, which can lower the demand for their stock. In summary, you could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments, if any of the following occurs: • The stock market goes down • The stock market undervalues the stocks in the Fund’s portfolio • The Adviser’s judgment as to the value of the Fund’s stocks proves to be mistaken PERFORMANCE SUMMARY The bar chart and performance table that follow provide some indication of the risks and variability of investing in the Fund by showing the changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year for the last ten calendar years, and by showing how the Fund’s average annual total returns for 1, 5 and 10 years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. How the Fund has performed in the past is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information, current to the most recent month end, is available by calling 1-888-CUTLER4 (1-888-288-5374). <div style="display: none;"> ~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact cutlerequity_S000001540Member ~ </div> -0.226 0.2467 0.0734 0.0346 0.1733 0.0515 -0.2867 0.1956 0.1711 0.0764 The Fund’s 2012 year-to-date total return through September 30, 2012 is 10.29%. During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 15.58% during the quarter ended June 30, 2003 and the lowest quarterly return was -21.75% during the quarter ended September 30, 2002. Average Annual Total Returns For Periods Ended December 31, 2011 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs). <div style="display: none;"> ~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData row primary compact * column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact cutlerequity_S000001540Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * ~</div> 0.0764 0.0248 0.0358 0.0738 0.0221 0.0326 0.0531 0.0208 0.0299 0.0211 -0.0025 0.0292 CALEX (1) Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses will not correlate to the Fund’s ratio of expenses to average net assets in the Fund’s Financial Highlights, which reflects the operating expenses of the Fund but does not include “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.” 2013-11-01 0.09 In summary, you could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments, if any of the following occurs: The bar chart and performance table that follow provide some indication of the risks and variability of investing in the Fund by showing the changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year for the last ten calendar years, and by showing how the Fund’s average annual total returns for 1, 5 and 10 years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. 1-888-CUTLER4 (1-888-288-5374) How the Fund has performed in the past is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. year-to-date total return 2012-09-30 0.1029 highest quarterly return 2003-06-30 0.1558 lowest quarterly return 2002-09-30 -0.2175 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs). 2012-11-01 2012-10-29 2012-11-01 2012-06-30 Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses will not correlate to the Fund's ratio of expenses to average net assets in the Fund's Financial Highlights, which reflects the operating expenses of the Fund but does not include "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses." Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been restated to reflect that the Fund's investment adviser, Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC (the "Adviser"), has contractually agreed, until November 1, 2013, to waive its management fees and to pay the Fund's operating expenses to the extent necessary to limit Annual Fund Operating Expenses to an amount not exceeding 1.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Management fee waivers and operating expenses paid by the Adviser are subject to repayment by the Fund for a period of 3 years after such fees and expenses were incurred, provided that the repayments do not cause Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed the foregoing expense limitation. Annual Fund Operating Expenses exclude brokerage costs, taxes, interest, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and extraordinary expenses. Prior to November 1, 2013, the expense limitation agreement may be modified or terminated only with approval by the Board of Trustees.