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Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge if you invest, or agree to invest over a 13-month period, at least $50,000 in Eaton Vance funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and in Sales Charges beginning on page 17 of this Prospectus and page 20 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund
Class A
Class C
Class I
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price) 5.75% none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption) none 1.00% none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund
Class A
Class C
Class I
Management Fees 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% none
Other Expenses 0.72% 0.72% 0.72%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.72% 2.47% 1.47%
Expense Reimbursement [1] (0.67%) (0.67%) (0.67%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Reimbursement 1.05% 1.80% 0.80%
[1] The investment adviser and administrator has agreed to reimburse the Fund's expenses to the extent that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.05% for Class A shares, 1.80% for Class C shares and 0.80% for Class I shares. This expense reimbursement will continue through June 30, 2015. Any amendment to or a termination of this reimbursement would require written approval of the Board of Trustees. The expense reimbursement relates to ordinary operating expenses only and does not include expenses such as: brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses. Amounts reimbursed may be recouped by the investment adviser and administrator during the Fund's current fiscal year to the extent actual expenses are less than the contractual expense cap during such year.

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. The Example 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 and that the operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Expense Example Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
676 1,024 1,395 2,436
Class C
283 706 1,255 2,756
Class I
82 399 739 1,700
Expense Example, No Redemption Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
676 1,024 1,395 2,436
Class C
183 706 1,255 2,756
Class I
82 399 739 1,700

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” the 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 66 % of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in large-cap companies, but may invest in common stocks of companies of any market capitalization. The portfolio managers generally consider large-cap companies to be those companies having market capitalizations equal to or greater than the median capitalization of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Fund generally expects to hold approximately 25 to 45 stocks. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, some of which may be located in emerging market countries, and may also invest in dollar-denominated securities of foreign companies that trade on U.S. exchanges or in the over-the-counter market (including depositary receipts which evidence ownership in underlying foreign stocks). The Fund may lend its securities.

Investment decisions are made primarily on the basis of fundamental research. The Fund employs a “growth at a reasonable price” investing style, seeking to acquire growing companies that the portfolio managers believe are reasonably priced in relation to their fundamental value. The portfolio managers may seek to capitalize on market volatility and the actions of short-term investors. The portfolio managers utilize information provided by, and the expertise of the investment adviser’s research staff in making investment decisions. In selecting stocks, the portfolio managers will consider (among other factors) a company’s earnings or cash flow capabilities, financial strength, growth potential, the strength of the company’s business franchises and management team, sustainability of a company’s competitiveness and estimates of the company’s net value. The portfolio managers seek to manage investment risk by utilizing fundamental analysis of risk/return characteristics in securities selection and also by using quantitative tools to assist in portfolio construction, monitoring, and maintaining issuer and industry diversification among the Fund’s holdings. The portfolio managers may sell a security when they believe it is fully valued, the fundamentals of a company deteriorate, a stock’s price falls below its acquisition cost, management fails to execute its strategy or to pursue more attractive investment options.

Principal Risks

Equity Investing Risk. The Fund’s shares are sensitive to stock market volatility and the stocks in which the Fund invests may be more volatile than the stock market as a whole. The prices of stocks may decline in response to conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations, as well as issuer or sector specific events. Market conditions may affect certain types of stocks (such as large-cap or growth stocks) to a greater extent than other types of stocks. If the stock market declines, the value of Fund shares will also likely decline and, although stock values can rebound, there is no assurance that values will return to previous levels.

Foreign and Emerging Market Investment Risk.Because the Fund can invest a portion of its assets in foreign instruments, the value of Fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates and political, economic and market developments abroad. In emerging or less developed countries, these risks can be more significant. Investment markets in emerging market countries are typically substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major markets in developed countries. As a result, Fund share values may be more volatile than if the Fund invested only in developed markets. Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments and economies. Emerging market investments often are subject to speculative trading, which typically contributes to volatility. Trading in foreign and emerging markets typically involves higher expense than trading in the United States. The Fund may have difficulties enforcing its legal or contractual rights in a foreign country. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies can be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Depositary receipts are subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities including political, economic and market risks.

Smaller Company Equity Risk.The stocks of smaller, less seasoned companies are generally subject to greater price fluctuations, limited liquidity, higher transaction costs and higher investment risk than the stocks of larger, more established companies. Smaller, less seasoned companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, may be dependent on a limited management group, and may lack substantial capital reserves or an established performance record. There may be generally less publicly available information about such companies than for larger, more established companies.

Securities Lending Risk. Securities lending involves possible delay in recovery of the securities or possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. As a result, the value of Fund shares may fall and there may be a delay in recovering the loaned securities. The value of Fund shares could also fall if a loan is called and the Fund is required to liquidate reinvested collateral at a loss or if the investment adviser is unable to reinvest cash collateral at rates that exceed the costs involved.

Risks Associated with Active Management. The Fund is an actively managed portfolio and its success depends upon the investment skills and analytical abilities of the investment adviser to develop and effectively implement strategies to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. Subjective decisions made by the investment adviser may cause the Fund to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it may otherwise have capitalized.

General Fund Investing Risks. The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. All investments carry a certain amount of risk and there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. Annual Fund Operating Expenses expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets may change as Fund assets increase and decrease, and Annual Fund Operating Expenses may differ in the future. Purchase and redemption activities by Fund shareholders may impact the management of the Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective. In addition, the redemption by one or more large shareholders or groups of shareholders of their holdings in the Fund could have an adverse impact on the remaining shareholders in the Fund. Investors in the Fund should have a long-term investment perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency, entity or person. Mutual funds, investment advisers, other market participants and many securities markets are subject to rules and regulations and the jurisdiction of one or more regulators. Changes to applicable rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on securities markets and market participants, as well as on the Fund’s ability to execute its investment strategy.

Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and how the Fund’s average annual returns over time compare with those of a broad-based securities market index. The returns in the bar chart are for Class A shares and do not reflect a sales charge. If the sales charge was reflected, the returns would be lower. Past performance (both before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of expense reductions. Absent these reductions, performance would have been lower. Updated Fund performance information can be obtained by visiting www.eatonvance.com.

Bar Chart

During the period from December 31, 2011 through December 31, 2013 , the highest quarterly total return for Class A was 15.57% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was –3.25% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The year-to-date return through the end of the most recent calendar quarter (December 31, 2013 – March 31, 2014) was 1.40%.

Average Annual Total Returns Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities Fund
1 Year
Since Inception
Inception Date
Class A
25.58% 10.13% Mar. 07, 2011
Class A After Taxes on Distributions
24.88% 9.91%  
Class A After Taxes on Distributions and Sales
14.98% 7.86%  
Class C
31.28% 11.58%  
Class I
33.59% 12.75%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index
33.48% 15.70%  

These returns reflect the maximum sales charge for Class A (4.75%) and any applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) for Class C. Class A, Class C and Class I commenced operations on March 7, 2011. Investors cannot invest directly in an Index.

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and the actual characterization of distributions, and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to shareholders who hold shares in tax-deferred accounts or to shares held by non-taxable entities. After-tax returns for other Classes of shares will vary from the after-tax returns presented for Class A shares. Return After Taxes on Distributions for a period may be the same as Return Before Taxes for that period because no taxable distributions were made during that period. Also, Return After Taxes on Distributions and the Sale of Fund Shares for a period may be greater than or equal to Return After Taxes on Distributions for the same period because of losses realized on the sale of Fund shares.

Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is total return.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge if you invest, or agree to invest over a 13-month period, at least $50,000 in Eaton Vance funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and in Sales Charges beginning on page 17 of this Prospectus and page 20 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund
Class A
Class C
Class I
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price) 5.75% none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption) none 1.00% none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund
Class A
Class C
Class I
Management Fees 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% none
Other Expenses 0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.70% 2.45% 1.45%
Expense Reimbursement [1] (0.65%) (0.65%) (0.65%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Reimbursement 1.05% 1.80% 0.80%
[1] The investment adviser and administrator has agreed to reimburse the Fund's expenses to the extent that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.05% for Class A shares, 1.80% for Class C shares and 0.80% for Class I shares. This expense reimbursement will continue through June 30, 2015. Any amendment to or a termination of this reimbursement would require written approval of the Board of Trustees. The expense reimbursement relates to ordinary operating expenses only and does not include expenses such as: brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses. Amounts reimbursed may be recouped by the investment adviser and administrator during the Fund's current fiscal year to the extent actual expenses are less than the contractual expense cap during such year.

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. The Example 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 and that the operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Expense Example Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
676 1,020 1,387 2,417
Class C
283 702 1,247 2,737
Class I
82 395 730 1,679
Expense Example, No Redemption Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
676 1,020 1,387 2,417
Class C
183 702 1,247 2,737
Class I
82 395 730 1,679

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” the 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 44 % of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests primarily in large-cap companies, but may invest in common stocks of companies of any market capitalization. The portfolio managers generally consider large-cap companies to be those companies having market capitalizations equal to or greater than the median capitalization of companies included in the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Fund invests primarily in value stocks, which are common stocks that, in the opinion of the investment adviser, are inexpensive or undervalued relative to the overall stock market. The Fund generally expects to hold approximately 25 to 45 stocks. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, some of which may be located in emerging market countries, and may also invest in dollar-denominated securities of foreign companies that trade on U.S. exchanges or in the over-the-counter market (including depositary receipts which evidence ownership in underlying foreign stocks). The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts and may lend its securities.

Investment decisions are made primarily on the basis of fundamental research. The portfolio managers utilize information provided by, and the expertise of the investment adviser’s research staff in making investment decisions. In selecting securities, the portfolio managers consider (among other factors) a company’s earnings or cash flow capabilities, dividend prospects, financial strength, growth potential, the strength of the company’s business franchises and management team, sustainability of a company’s competitiveness, and estimates of the company’s net value. The portfolio managers seek to manage investment risk by utilizing fundamental analysis of risk/return characteristics in securities selection and also by using quantitative tools to assist in portfolio construction, monitoring, and maintaining issuer and industry diversification among the Fund’s holdings. The portfolio managers may sell a security when the investment adviser’s price objective for the security is reached, the fundamentals of the company deteriorate, a security’s price falls below acquisition cost or to pursue more attractive investment options.

Principal Risks

Equity Investing Risk. The Fund’s shares are sensitive to stock market volatility and the stocks in which the Fund invests may be more volatile than the stock market as a whole. The prices of stocks may decline in response to conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations, as well as issuer or sector specific events. Market conditions may affect certain types of stocks (such as large-cap or value stocks) to a greater extent than other types of stocks. If the stock market declines, the value of Fund shares will also likely decline and, although stock values can rebound, there is no assurance that values will return to previous levels.

Foreign and Emerging Market Investment Risk.Because the Fund can invest a portion of its assets in foreign instruments, the value of Fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates and political, economic and market developments abroad. In emerging or less developed countries, these risks can be more significant. Investment markets in emerging market countries are typically substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major markets in developed countries. As a result, Fund share values may be more volatile than if the Fund invested only in developed markets. Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments and economies. Emerging market investments often are subject to speculative trading, which typically contributes to volatility. Trading in foreign and emerging markets typically involves higher expense than trading in the United States. The Fund may have difficulties enforcing its legal or contractual rights in a foreign country. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies can be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Depositary receipts are subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities including political, economic and market risks.

Real Estate Investing Risk. Real estate -related investments are sensitive to factors such as changes in real estate values, property taxes, interest rates, cash flow of underlying real estate assets, occupancy rates, government regulations affecting zoning, land use, and rents, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer. Companies in the real estate industry may also be subject to liabilities under environmental and hazardous waste laws, among others. REITs are subject to the special risks associated with investing in the real estate industry. Changes in underlying real estate values may have an exaggerated effect to the extent that REITs concentrate investments in particular geographic regions or property types.

Securities Lending Risk. Securities lending involves possible delay in recovery of the securities or possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. As a result, the value of Fund shares may fall and there may be a delay in recovering the loaned securities. The value of Fund shares could also fall if a loan is called and the Fund is required to liquidate reinvested collateral at a loss or if the investment adviser is unable to reinvest cash collateral at rates that exceed the costs involved.

Risks Associated with Active Management. The Fund is an actively managed portfolio and its success depends upon the investment skills and analytical abilities of the investment adviser to develop and effectively implement strategies to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. Subjective decisions made by the investment adviser may cause the Fund to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it may otherwise have capitalized.

General Fund Investing Risks. The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. All investments carry a certain amount of risk and there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. Annual Fund Operating Expenses expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets may change as Fund assets increase and decrease, and Annual Fund Operating Expenses may differ in the future. Purchase and redemption activities by Fund shareholders may impact the management of the Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective. In addition, the redemption by one or more large shareholders or groups of shareholders of their holdings in the Fund could have an adverse impact on the remaining shareholders in the Fund. Investors in the Fund should have a long-term investment perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency, entity or person. Mutual funds, investment advisers, other market participants and many securities markets are subject to rules and regulations and the jurisdiction of one or more regulators. Changes to applicable rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on securities markets and market participants, as well as on the Fund’s ability to execute its investment strategy.

Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and how the Fund’s average annual returns over time compare with those of a broad-based securities market index. The returns in the bar chart are for Class A shares and do not reflect a sales charge. If the sales charge was reflected, the returns would be lower. Past performance (both before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of expense reductions. Absent these reductions, performance would have been lower. Updated Fund performance information can be obtained by visiting www.eatonvance.com.

Bar Chart

During the period from December 31, 2011 through December 31, 2013 , the highest quarterly total return for Class A was 11.37 % for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 , and the lowest quarterly return was -2.85% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The year-to-date return through the end of the most recent calendar quarter (December 31, 2013 – March 31, 2014) was 2.34%.

Average Annual Total Returns Eaton Vance Focused Value Opportunities Fund
1 Year
Since Inception
Inception Date
Class A
24.55% 11.38% Mar. 07, 2011
Class A After Taxes on Distributions
23.77% 10.99%  
Class A After Taxes on Distributions and Sales
14.49% 8.88%  
Class C
30.22% 12.85%  
Class I
32.47% 13.98%  
Russell 1000 Value Index
32.53% 15.29%  

These returns reflect the maximum sales charge for Class A (4.75%) and any applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) for Class C. Class A, Class C and Class I commenced operations on March 7, 2011. Investors cannot invest directly in an Index.

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and the actual characterization of distributions, and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to shareholders who hold shares in tax-deferred accounts or to shares held by non-taxable entities. After-tax returns for other Classes of shares will vary from the after-tax returns presented for Class A shares. Return After Taxes on Distributions for a period may be the same as Return Before Taxes for that period because no taxable distributions were made during that period. Also, Return After Taxes on Distributions and the Sale of Fund Shares for a period may be greater than or equal to Return After Taxes on Distributions for the same period because of losses realized on the sale of Fund shares.

Eaton Vance Global Natural Resources Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge if you invest, or agree to invest over a 13-month period, at least $50,000 in Eaton Vance Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and in Sales Charges beginning on page 13 of this Prospectus and page 18 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Eaton Vance Global Natural Resources Fund
Class A
Class I
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price) 5.75% none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption) none none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Eaton Vance Global Natural Resources Fund
Class A
Class I
Management Fees 0.85% 0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% none
Other Expenses 2.05% 2.05%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3.15% 2.90%
Expense Reimbursement [1] (1.75%) (1.75%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Reimbursement 1.40% 1.15%
[1] The investment adviser and administrator has agreed to reimburse the Fund's expenses to the extent that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.40% for Class A shares and 1.15% for Class I shares. This expense reimbursement will continue through June 30, 2015. Any amendment to or a termination of this reimbursement would require written approval of the Board of Trustees. The expense reimbursement relates to ordinary operating expenses only and does not include expenses such as: brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses. Amounts reimbursed may be recouped by the investment adviser and administrator during the Fund's current fiscal year to the extent actual expenses are less than the contractual expense cap during such year.

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. The Example 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 and that the operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Expense Example Eaton Vance Global Natural Resources Fund (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A
709 1,336 1,986 3,719
Class I
117 732 1,373 3,098

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” the 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 62 % of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies around the world engaged in the development, production or distribution of products or services related to the natural resources sector (the “80% Policy”). For the Fund’s investment purposes, the natural resources sector includes companies that own, produce, refine, process, transport and market natural resources and companies that provide related services. The natural resources sector includes, for example, the following industries: integrated oil, oil and gas exploration and production, gold and other precious metals, steel and iron ore production, electricity production, energy services and technology, base metal production, forest products, farming products, paper products, chemicals, building materials, coal, pipelines and energy transportation, alternative energy sources and environmental services. The Fund may invest in exploration companies as well as in more mature, producing companies. However, the Fund invests primarily in companies with a market capitalization of $1.5 billion or more at time of purchase. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 40% of its net assets in non-U.S. securities located in developed or emerging market countries, including securities trading in the form of depositary receipts, but may invest an unlimited amount of its assets in such securities. The Fund may invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs ,” including commodity-related ETFs) and other pooled investment vehicles and may lend its securities.

The Fund may engage in derivative transactions to seek return, to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices or as a substitute for the purchase or sale of securities or currencies. Permitted derivatives include the purchase or sale of forward or futures contracts; options on futures contracts; exchange-traded and over-the-counter options; equity collars and equity swap agreements. When using derivatives, the Fund expects to primarily enter into option transactions on individual securities and/or stock indices.

The portfolio manager manages the Fund using a growth at a reasonable price approach that combines a top-down approach to asset and sector allocation with a bottom-up approach to individual stock selection. In selecting stocks, the portfolio manager considers (among other factors) the company’s management; the quality of the company with respect to cost competitiveness, reserve life and/or growth potential; long-term industry prospects; proven ability to develop and produce assets; scalable business models; attractive valuation; and potential for positive reserve, production or earnings surprise. Securities may be sold if the security’s target valuation has been reached, the investment rationale has changed, the absolute return outlook becomes unattractive, or what is believed to be a better investment opportunity is found.

Principal Risks

Equity Investing Risk. The Fund’s shares are sensitive to stock market volatility and the stocks in which the Fund invests may be more volatile than the stock market as a whole. The prices of stocks may decline in response to conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations, as well as issuer or sector specific events. Market conditions may affect certain types of stocks to a greater extent than other types of stocks. If the stock market declines, the value of Fund shares will also likely decline and, although stock values can rebound, there is no assurance that values will return to previous levels.

Sector Risk and Industry Concentration Risk. Because the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the natural resources sector and may concentrate in natural resources related industries, the value of Fund shares may be affected by events that adversely affect that sector or industries and may fluctuate more than that of a more broadly diversified fund.

Foreign and Emerging Market Investment Risk.Because the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in foreign instruments, the value of Fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates and political, economic and market developments abroad. In emerging or less developed countries, these risks can be more significant. Investment markets in emerging market countries are typically substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major markets in developed countries. As a result, Fund share values may be more volatile than if the Fund invested only in developed markets. Emerging market countries may have relatively unstable governments and economies. Emerging market investments often are subject to speculative trading, which typically contributes to volatility. Trading in foreign and emerging markets typically involves higher expense than trading in the United States. The Fund may have difficulties enforcing its legal or contractual rights in a foreign country. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies can be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Depositary receipts are subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities including political, economic and market risks.

Smaller Company Equity Risk.The stocks of smaller, less seasoned companies are generally subject to greater price fluctuations, limited liquidity, higher transaction costs and higher investment risk than the stocks of larger, more established companies. Smaller, less seasoned companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, may be dependent on a limited management group, and may lack substantial capital reserves or an established performance record. There may be generally less publicly available information about such companies than for larger, more established companies.

Global Natural Resources Risk. Investment risks associated with investing in global natural resources securities, in addition to other risks, include price fluctuation caused by real and perceived inflationary trends and political developments, the cost assumed by natural resources companies in complying with environmental and safety regulation, changes in supply of, or demand for, various natural resources, changes in energy prices, the success of exploration projects, changes in commodity prices, and special risks associated with natural or man-made disasters.

Derivatives Risk. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the asset, index, rate or instrument underlying a derivative, due to failure of a counterparty or due to tax or regulatory constraints. Derivatives may create economic leverage in the Fund, which magnifies the Fund’s exposure to the underlying investment. Derivatives risk may be more significant when derivatives are used to enhance return or as a substitute for a cash investment position, rather than solely to hedge the risk of a position held by the Fund. When derivatives are used to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, their performance may not correlate as expected to the performance of such market, thereby causing the Fund to fail to achieve its original purpose for using such derivatives. A decision as to whether, when and how to use derivatives involves the exercise of specialized skill and judgment, and a transaction may be unsuccessful in whole or in part because of market behavior or unexpected events. Derivative instruments traded in over-the-counter markets may be difficult to value, may be illiquid, and may be subject to wide swings in valuation caused by changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If a derivative’s counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. The loss on derivative transactions may substantially exceed the initial investment.

ETF Risk. Investing in an ETF exposes the Fund to all of the risks of that ETF’s investments and subjects it to a pro rata portion of the ETF’s fees and expenses. As a result, the cost of investing in ETF shares may exceed the costs of investing directly in its underlying investments. ETF shares trade on an exchange at a market price , which may vary from the ETF’s net asset value. The Fund may purchase ETFs at prices that exceed the net asset value of their underlying investments and may sell ETF investments at prices below such net asset value. Because the market price of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market for them, the market price of an ETF may be more volatile than the value of the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track, and the Fund may not be able to liquidate ETF holdings at the time and price desired, which may impact Fund performance.

Securities Lending Risk. Securities lending involves possible delay in recovery of the securities or possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. As a result, the value of Fund shares may fall and there may be a delay in recovering the loaned securities. The value of Fund shares could also fall if a loan is called and the Fund is required to liquidate reinvested collateral at a loss or if the sub- adviser is unable to reinvest cash collateral at rates that exceed the costs involved.

Risks Associated with Active Management. The Fund is an actively managed portfolio and its success depends upon the investment skills and analytical abilities of the sub-adviser to develop and effectively implement strategies to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. Subjective decisions made by the sub-adviser may cause the Fund to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it may otherwise have capitalized.

General Fund Investing Risks. The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. All investments carry a certain amount of risk and there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. Annual Fund Operating Expenses expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets may change as Fund assets increase and decrease, and Annual Fund Operating Expenses may differ in the future. Purchase and redemption activities by Fund shareholders may impact the management of the Fund and its ability to achieve its investment objective. In addition, the redemption by one or more large shareholders or groups of shareholders of their holdings in the Fund could have an adverse impact on the remaining shareholders in the Fund. Investors in the Fund should have a long-term investment perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency, entity or person. Mutual funds, investment advisers, other market participants and many securities markets are subject to rules and regulations and the jurisdiction of one or more regulators. Changes to applicable rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on securities markets and market participants, as well as on the Fund’s ability to execute its investment strategy.

Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns over time compare with those of two broad-based securities market indices. The return in the bar chart is for Class A shares and does not reflect a sales charge. If the sales charge was reflected, the return would be lower. Past performance (both before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of expense reductions. Absent these reductions, performance would have been lower. Updated Fund performance information can be obtained by visiting www.eatonvance.com.

Bar Chart

During the period from December 31, 2012 through December 31, 2013, the highest quarterly total return for Class A was 9.22% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and the lowest quarterly return was –7.75% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The year-to-date total return through the end of the most recent calendar quarter (December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014) was 5.27%.

Average Annual Total Returns Eaton Vance Global Natural Resources Fund
1 Year
Since Inception
Inception Date
Class A
(4.32%) (5.00%) Apr. 30, 2012
Class A After Taxes on Distributions
(4.31%) (4.99%)  
Class A After Taxes on Distributions and Sales
(2.34%) (3.71%)  
Class I
1.77% (1.26%)  
S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index
16.49% 9.30%  
MSCI World Index
26.68% 18.62%  

These returns reflect the maximum sales charge for Class A (5.75%). Class A and Class I commenced operations on April 30, 2012. Investors cannot invest directly in an Index.

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal income tax rate and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and the actual characterization of distributions, and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant for shareholders who hold Fund shares in tax-deferred accounts or to shares held by non-taxable entities. After-tax returns for other Classes of shares will vary from the after-tax returns presented for Class A shares. Return After Taxes on Distributions for a period may be the same as Return Before Taxes for that period because no taxable distributions were made during that period. Also, Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares for a period may be greater than or equal to Return After Taxes on Distributions for the same period because of losses realized on the sale of Fund shares.