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Exhibit 99-1
 
CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES
15 Mountain View Road
Warren, New Jersey 07059
 
INVESTMENT COMPANY BLANKET BOND
 
 
 
 
 


 
POLICYHOLDER
DISCLOSURE NOTICE OF
TERRORISM INSURANCE COVERAGE
(for policies with no terrorism exclusion or sublimit)
You are hereby notified that, under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (the “Act”), effective 
December 26, 2007, this policy makes available to you insurance for losses arising out of 
certain acts of terrorism. Terrorism is defined as any act certified by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the 
United States, to be an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to 
human life, property or infrastructure; to have resulted in damage within the United 
States, or outside the United States in the case of an air carrier or vessel or the premises 
of a United States Mission; and to have been committed by an individual or individuals as 
part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the 
policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion. 
 
You should know that the insurance provided by your policy for losses caused by acts of 
terrorism is partially reimbursed by the United States under the formula set forth in the 
Act. Under this formula, the United States pays 85% of covered terrorism losses that 
exceed the statutorily established deductible to be paid by the insurance company 
providing the coverage. 
 
However, if aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist acts certified under the Act 
exceed $100 billion in a Program Year (January 1 through December 31), the Treasury 
shall not make any payment for any portion of the amount of such losses that exceeds 
$100 billion. 

10-02-1281 (Ed. 1/2003)
 

If aggregate insured losses attributable to terrorist acts certified under the Act exceed 
$100 billion in a Program Year (January 1 through December 31) and we have met our 
insurer deductible under the Act, we shall not be liable for the payment of any portion of 
the amount of such losses that exceeds $100 billion, and in such case insured losses up 
to that amount are subject to pro rata allocation in accordance with procedures 
established by the Secretary of the Treasury. 
 
The portion of your policy’s annual premium that is attributable to insurance for such acts 
of terrorism is: $ -0-. 
 
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact your agent or broker. 

10-02-1281 (Ed. 1/2003)
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS
 
 
 
                   All of the members of the Chubb Group of Insurance companies doing business in the United 
States (hereinafter “Chubb”) distribute their products through licensed insurance brokers and agents 
(“producers”). Detailed information regarding the types of compensation paid by Chubb to producers on 
US insurance transactions is available under the Producer Compensation link located at the bottom of the 
page at www.chubb.com, or by calling 1-866-588-9478. Additional information may be available from 
your producer. 
 
                   Thank you for choosing Chubb. 

10-02-1295 (ed. 6/2007)
 

IMPORTANT POLICYHOLDER INFORMATION 
Inquiries concerning your policy should be directed to your insurance agent. The name, 
address and telephone number of your agent, if one is involved, is shown on the policy and/or 
in the material accompanying the policy. 
If you require additional information you may contact the California Insurance Department at 
either the following address or phone number: 
                                                                         California Insurance Department 
                                                                         300 South Spring Street 
                                                                         Los Angeles, CA 90012 
                                                                         1-800-927-HELP 

Form 14-02-1495 (Ed. 1/94)
 

Important Notice:
 
 
 
The SEC Requires Proof of Your Fidelity Insurance Policy 
 
Your company is now required to file an electronic copy of your fidelity insurance coverage 
(Chubb’s ICAP Bond policy) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to 
rules adopted by the SEC on June 12, 2006. 
 
Chubb is in the process of providing your agent/broker with an electronic copy of your insurance 
policy as well as instructions on how to submit this proof of fidelity insurance coverage to the 
SEC. You can expect to receive this information from your agent/broker shortly. 
 
The electronic copy of your policy is provided by Chubb solely as a convenience and does not 
affect the terms and conditions of coverage as set forth in the paper policy you receive by mail. 
The terms and conditions of the policy mailed to you, which are the same as those set forth in 
the electronic copy, constitute the entire agreement between your company and Chubb. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact your agent or broker. 

Form 14-02-12160 (ed. 7/2006)
 

      Chubb Group of Insurance Companies    DECLARATIONS     
              FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INVESTMENT 
      15 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey 07059  COMPANY ASSET PROTECTION BOND 
 
 
 NAME OF ASSURED (including its Subsidiaries):    Bond Number: 82053051     
 
 PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS             
              FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
 
 
 1 MARKET STREET SUITE 1600      Incorporated under the laws of Indiana   
 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105      a stock insurance company herein called the COMPANY 
              Capital Center, 251 North Illinois, Suite 1100 
              Indianapolis, IN 46204-1927     
 
 
 ITEM 1.   BOND PERIOD:  from  12:01 a.m. on  April 15, 2009         
        to  12:01 a.m. on  April 15, 2010         
 
 ITEM 2.   LIMITS OF LIABILITY--DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS:         
 
  If “Not Covered” is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE 
  and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. There shall be no deductible applicable to any 
  loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.     
 
                  DEDUCTIBLE 
   INSURING CLAUSE         LIMIT OF LIABILITY  AMOUNT 
  1 .     Employee           $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  2 .     On Premises         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  3 .     In Transit           $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  4 .     Forgery or Alteration         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  5 .     Extended Forgery         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  6 .     Counterfeit Money         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  7 .     Threats to Person         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  8 .     Computer System         $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  9 .     Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction     $  2,500,000  $  25,000 
  10 .     Uncollectible Items of Deposit       $  25,000  $  25,000 
  11 .     Audit Expense         $  25,000  $  25,000 
 
 
ITEM 3.  THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING 
  ENDORSEMENTS EXECUTED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH:       
  1 - 9               
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMPANY has caused this Bond to be signed by its authorized officers, but it shall not be 
valid unless also signed by an authorized representative of the Company.       


ICAP Bond (5-98) - Federal   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 1 of 1 


 
The COMPANY, in consideration of payment of the required premium, and in reliance 
 
on the APPLICATION and all other statements made and information furnished to the 
 
COMPANY by the ASSURED, and subject to the DECLARATIONS made a part of this 
 
Bond and to all other terms and conditions of this Bond, agrees to pay the ASSURED 
 
for:
         
 
 
Insuring Clauses             
 
 
Employee 
1
. 
Loss resulting directly from Larceny or Embezzlement committed by any 
Employee, alone or in collusion with others.

 
 
 
On Premises  2 . 
Loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, burglary, false pretenses, 
     
common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable 
     
disappearance, damage, destruction or removal, from the possession, custody or 
     
control of the ASSURED, while such Property is lodged or deposited at premises 
      located anywhere. 
 
 
In Transit  3 .  Loss of Property resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, 
      misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction, 
      while the Property is in transit anywhere: 
 
      a.  in an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof, 
 
      b.  in the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the ASSURED, 
        or    
 
      c.  in the custody of a Transportation Company and being transported in a 
        conveyance other than an armored motor vehicle provided, however, that 
        covered Property transported in such manner is limited to the following: 
 
        (1 ) 
written records, 
 
        (2 ) 
securities issued in registered form, which are not endorsed or are 
restrictively endorsed, or
 
        (3 )  negotiable instruments not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed 
            or are restrictively endorsed. 
 
      Coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE begins immediately on the receipt of 
      such Property by the natural person or Transportation Company and ends 
      immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative 
      of the addressee located anywhere. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 1 of 19 


Insuring Clauses           
(continued)           
 
 
Forgery Or Alteration  4 .  Loss resulting directly from: 
      a.  Forgery on, or fraudulent material alteration of, any bills of exchange, 
        checks, drafts, acceptances, certificates of deposits, promissory notes, due 
        bills, money orders, orders upon public treasuries, letters of credit, other 
        written promises, orders or directions to pay sums certain in money, or 
        receipts for the withdrawal of Property, or 
 
      b.  transferring, paying or delivering any funds or other Property, or establishing 
        any credit or giving any value in reliance on any written instructions, advices 
        or applications directed to the ASSURED authorizing or acknowledging the 
        transfer, payment, delivery or receipt of funds or other Property, which 
        instructions, advices or applications fraudulently purport to bear the 
        handwritten signature of any customer of the ASSURED, or shareholder or 
        subscriber to shares of an Investment Company, or of any financial 
        institution or Employee but which instructions, advices or applications either 
        bear a Forgery or have been fraudulently materially altered without the 
        knowledge and consent of such customer, shareholder, subscriber, financial 
        institution or Employee; 
 
      excluding, however, under this INSURING CLAUSE any loss covered under 
      INSURING CLAUSE 5. of this Bond, whether or not coverage for INSURING 
      CLAUSE 5. is provided for in the DECLARATIONS of this Bond. 
 
      For the purpose of this INSURING CLAUSE, a mechanically reproduced facsimile 
      signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. 
 
 
Extended Forgery  5 .  Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having, in good faith, and in the 
      ordinary course of business, for its own account or the account of others in any 
      capacity:   
 
      a.  acquired, accepted or received, accepted or received, sold or delivered, or 
        given value, extended credit or assumed liability, in reliance on any original 
        Securities, documents or other written instruments which prove to: 
 
        (1) 
bear a Forgery or a fraudulently material alteration, 
 
        (2) 
have been lost or stolen, or 
 
        (3)  be Counterfeit, or 
 
      b.  guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signatures on any transfer, 
        assignment, bill of sale, power of attorney, guarantee, endorsement or other 
        obligation upon or in connection with any Securities, documents or other 
        written instruments. 
 
      Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as 
      collateral, of such Securities, documents or other written instruments by an 
      Employee, Custodian, or a Federal or State chartered deposit institution of the 
      ASSURED is a condition precedent to the ASSURED having relied on such items. 
      Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the ASSURED that it 
      no longer relies on such collateral. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 2 of 19 


Insuring Clauses             
 
 
Extended Forgery      For the purpose of this INSURING CLAUSE, a mechanically reproduced facsimile 
(continued)      signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. 
 
 
Counterfeit Money  6 .  Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the ASSURED in good faith of any 
      Counterfeit money. 
 
 
Threats To Person  7 .  Loss resulting directly from surrender of Property away from an office of the 
      ASSURED as a result of a threat communicated to the ASSURED to do bodily 
      harm to an Employee as defined in Section 1.e. (1), (2) and (5), a Relative or 
      invitee of such Employee, or a resident of the household of such Employee, who 
      is, or allegedly is, being held captive provided, however, that prior to the surrender 
      of such Property: 
 
      a. 
the Employee who receives the threat has made a reasonable effort to 
       
notify an officer of the ASSURED who is not involved in such threat, and 
 
      b. 
the ASSURED has made a reasonable effort to notify the Federal Bureau of 
       
Investigation and local law enforcement authorities concerning such threat. 
 
      It is agreed that for purposes of this INSURING CLAUSE, any Employee of the 
      ASSURED, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be deemed to be an 
      ASSURED hereunder, but only with respect to the surrender of money, securities 
      and other tangible personal property in which such Employee has a legal or 
      equitable interest. 
 
 
Computer System  8 .  Loss resulting directly from fraudulent: 
      a. 
entries of data into, or 
 
      b.  changes of data elements or programs within, 
 
      a Computer System, provided the fraudulent entry or change causes: 
 
        (1 )  funds or other property to be transferred, paid or delivered, 
 
       
(2
)  an account of the ASSURED or of its customer to be added, deleted, 
debited or credited, or
 
        (3 ) 
an unauthorized account or a fictitious account to be debited or 
           
credited. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 3 of 19 


Insuring Clauses         
(continued)         
 
 
Voice Initiated Funds  9 .  Loss resulting directly from Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction directed 
Transfer Instruction      to the ASSURED authorizing the transfer of dividends or redemption proceeds of 
      Investment Company shares from a Customer's account, provided such Voice 
      Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction was: 
 
      a.  received at the ASSURED'S offices by those Employees of the ASSURED 
        specifically authorized to receive the Voice Initiated Funds Transfer 
        Instruction, 
 
      b.  made by a person purporting to be a Customer, and 
 
      c.  made by said person for the purpose of causing the ASSURED or Customer 
        to sustain a loss or making an improper personal financial gain for such 
        person or any other person. 
 
      In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, all Voice Initiated 
      Funds Transfer Instructions must be received and processed in accordance with 
      the Designated Procedures outlined in the APPLICATION furnished to the 
      COMPANY. 
 
 
Uncollectible Items of  10 .  Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having credited an account of a 
Deposit      customer, shareholder or subscriber on the faith of any Items of Deposit which 
      prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of such account causes: 
 
      a.  redemptions or withdrawals to be permitted, 
 
      b.  shares to be issued, or 
 
      c.  dividends to be paid, 
 
from an account of an Investment Company.
 
      In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, the ASSURED 
      must hold Items of Deposit for the minimum number of days stated in the 
      APPLICATION before permitting any redemptions or withdrawals, issuing any 
      shares or paying any dividends with respect to such Items of Deposit. 
 
      Items of Deposit shall not be deemed uncollectible until the ASSURED'S 
      standard collection procedures have failed. 
 
 
Audit Expense  11 .  Expense incurred by the ASSURED for that part of the cost of audits or 
      examinations required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory 
      organization to be conducted by such authority, organization or their appointee by 
      reason of the discovery of loss sustained by the ASSURED and covered by this 
      Bond. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 4 of 19 


General Agreements         
 
 
Additional Companies  A.  If more than one corporation, or Investment Company, or any combination of 
Included As Assured    them is included as the ASSURED herein: 
   
(1
)  The total liability of the COMPANY under this Bond for loss or losses 
        sustained by any one or more or all of them shall not exceed the limit for 
        which the COMPANY would be liable under this Bond if all such loss were 
        sustained by any one of them. 
 
   
(2
)  Only the first named ASSURED shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the 
        others for all purposes under this Bond, including but not limited to the giving 
        or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose of 
        effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this Bond. The 
        COMPANY shall furnish each Investment Company with a copy of the 
        Bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal 
        filing of claim by any other named ASSURED and notification of the terms of 
        the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement. 
 
   
(3
)  The COMPANY shall not be responsible for the proper application of any 
        payment made hereunder to the first named ASSURED. 
 
    (4 )  Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any partner, director, trustee, 
        officer or supervisory employee of any ASSURED shall constitute knowledge 
        or discovery by all the ASSUREDS for the purposes of this Bond. 
 
    (5 )  If the first named ASSURED ceases for any reason to be covered under this 
        Bond, then the ASSURED next named on the APPLICATION shall thereafter 
        be considered as the first named ASSURED for the purposes of this Bond. 
 
 
Representation Made By  B.  The ASSURED represents that all information it has furnished in the 
Assured    APPLICATION for this Bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such 
    APPLICATION and other information constitute part of this Bond. 
 
    The ASSURED must promptly notify the COMPANY of any change in any fact or 
    circumstance which materially affects the risk assumed by the COMPANY under 
    this Bond. 
 
    Any intentional misrepresentation, omission, concealment or incorrect statement of 
    a material fact, in the APPLICATION or otherwise, shall be grounds for recision of 
   
this Bond. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 5 of 19 


General Agreements         
(continued)         
 
Additional Offices Or  C.  If the ASSURED, other than an Investment Company, while this Bond is in force, 
Employees - Consolidation,    merges or consolidates with, or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of 
Merger Or Purchase Or    another institution, the ASSURED shall not have the coverage afforded under this 
Acquisition Of Assets Or   
Bond for loss which has: 
Liabilities - Notice To    (1 ) 
occurred or will occur on premises, or 
Company         
    (2 ) 
been caused or will be caused by an employee, or 
    (3 )  arisen or will arise out of the assets or liabilities, 
   
of such institution, unless the ASSURED: 
    a.  
gives the COMPANY written notice of the proposed consolidation, merger or 
       
purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities prior to the proposed effective 
       
date of such action, and 
    b.  
obtains the written consent of the COMPANY to extend some or all of the 
       
coverage provided by this Bond to such additional exposure, and 
    c.  
on obtaining such consent, pays to the COMPANY an additional premium. 
 
 
Change Of Control -  D.  When the ASSURED learns of a change in control (other than in an Investment 
Notice To Company    Company), as set forth in Section 2(a) (9) of the Investment Company Act of 
    1940,   the ASSURED shall within sixty (60) days give written notice to the 
    COMPANY setting forth: 
    (1 ) 
the names of the transferors and transferees (or the names of the beneficial 
       
owners if the voting securities are registered in another name), 
    (2 )  the total number of voting securities owned by the transferors and the 
        transferees (or the beneficial owners), both immediately before and after the 
        transfer, and 
    (3 )  the total number of outstanding voting securities. 
    Failure to give the required notice shall result in termination of coverage for any 
    loss involving a transferee, to be effective on the date of such change in control. 
 
 
Court Costs And  E.  The COMPANY will indemnify the ASSURED for court costs and reasonable 
Attorneys’ Fees    attorneys' fees incurred and paid by the ASSURED in defense, whether or not 
    successful, whether or not fully litigated on the merits and whether or not settled, 
    of any claim, suit or legal proceeding with respect to which the ASSURED would 
    be entitled to recovery under this Bond. However, with respect to INSURING 
    CLAUSE 1., this Section shall only apply in the event that: 
    (1 )  an Employee admits to being guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement, 
    (2 ) 
an Employee is adjudicated to be guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement, or 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 6 of 19 


General Agreements     
 
 
Court Costs And  (3)  in the absence of 1 or 2 above, an arbitration panel agrees, after a review of 
Attorneys’ Fees    an agreed statement of facts between the COMPANY and the ASSURED, 
(continued)    that an Employee would be found guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement if 
    such Employee were prosecuted.
 
  The ASSURED shall promptly give notice to the COMPANY of any such suit or 
  legal proceeding and at the request of the COMPANY shall furnish copies of all 
  pleadings and pertinent papers to the COMPANY. The COMPANY may, at its 
  sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or part of such legal proceeding. 
  The defense by the COMPANY shall be in the name of the ASSURED through 
  attorneys selected by the COMPANY. The ASSURED shall provide all reasonable 
  information and assistance as required by the COMPANY for such defense. 
 
  If the COMPANY declines to defend the ASSURED, no settlement without the 
  prior written consent of the COMPANY nor judgment against the ASSURED shall 
  determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this Bond. 
 
  If the amount demanded in any such suit or legal proceeding is within the 
  DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, if any, the COMPANY shall have no liability for court 
  costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending all or part of such suit or legal 
  proceeding. 
 
  If the amount demanded in any such suit or legal proceeding is in excess of the 
  LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable 
  INSURING CLAUSE, the COMPANY'S liability for court costs and attorney's fees 
  incurred in defending all or part of such suit or legal proceedings is limited to the 
  proportion of such court costs and attorney's fees incurred that the LIMIT OF 
  LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING 
  CLAUSE bears to the total of the amount demanded in such suit or legal 
  proceeding. 
 
  If the amount demanded is any such suit or legal proceeding is in excess of the 
  DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, if any, but within the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 
  2. 
of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE, the 
  COMPANY'S liability for court costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending all or 
  part of such suit or legal proceedings shall be limited to the proportion of such 
  court costs or attorney's fees that the amount demanded that would be payable 
  under this Bond after application of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, bears to the total 
  amount demanded. 
 
  Amounts paid by the COMPANY for court costs and attorneys' fees shall be in 
  addition to the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 7 of 19 


Conditions And             
Limitations             
 
 
Definitions  1 .  As used in this Bond: 
      a.  Computer System means a computer and all input, output, processing, 
        storage, off-line media libraries, and communication facilities which are 
        connected to the computer and which are under the control and supervision 
        of the operating system(s) or application(s) software used by the ASSURED. 
 
      b.  Counterfeit means an imitation of an actual valid original which is intended 
        to deceive and be taken as the original. 
 
      c.  Custodian means the institution designated by an Investment Company to 
        maintain possession and control of its assets. 
 
      d.  Customer means an individual, corporate, partnership, trust customer, 
        shareholder or subscriber of an Investment Company which has a written 
        agreement with the ASSURED for Voice Initiated Funds Transfer 
        Instruction. 
 
      e.  Employee means: 
 
       
(1
)  an officer of the ASSURED, 
 
       
(2
)  a natural person while in the regular service of the ASSURED at any of 
            the ASSURED'S premises and compensated directly by the ASSURED 
            through its payroll system and subject to the United States Internal 
            Revenue Service Form W-2 or equivalent income reporting plans of 
            other countries, and whom the ASSURED has the right to control and 
            direct both as to the result to be accomplished and details and means 
            by which such result is accomplished in the performance of such 
            service, 
 
       
(3
) 
a guest student pursuing studies or performing duties in any of the 
ASSURED'S premises,
 
       
(4
)  an attorney retained by the ASSURED and an employee of such 
            attorney while either is performing legal services for the ASSURED, 
 
       
(5
)  a natural person provided by an employment contractor to perform 
            employee duties for the ASSURED under the ASSURED'S supervision 
            at any of the ASSURED'S premises, 
 
       
(6
)  an employee of an institution merged or consolidated with the 
            ASSURED prior to the effective date of this Bond, 
 
        (7 )  a director or trustee of the ASSURED, but only while performing acts 
            within the scope of the customary and usual duties of any officer or 
            other employee of the ASSURED or while acting as a member of any 
            committee duly elected or appointed to examine or audit or have 
            custody of or access to Property of the ASSURED, or 

ICAP Bond (5-98)   
Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98)  Page 8 of 19 


Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Definitions 
(8
)  each natural person, partnership or corporation authorized by written 
(continued)      agreement with the ASSURED to perform services as electronic data 
      processor of checks or other accounting records related to such checks but 
      only while such person, partnership or corporation is actually performing 
      such services and not: 
 
      a.  creating, preparing, modifying or maintaining the ASSURED'S 
        computer software or programs, or 
 
      b.  acting as transfer agent or in any other agency capacity in issuing 
        checks, drafts or securities for the ASSURED, 
 
  (9 )  any partner, officer or employee of an investment advisor, an underwriter 
      (distributor), a transfer agent or shareholder accounting recordkeeper, or an 
      administrator, for an Investment Company while performing acts coming 
      within the scope of the customary and usual duties of an officer or employee 
      of an Investment Company or acting as a member of any committee duly 
      elected or appointed to examine, audit or have custody of or access to 
      Property of an Investment Company. 
 
      The term Employee shall not include any partner, officer or employee of a 
      transfer agent, shareholder accounting recordkeeper or administrator: 
 
      a.  which is not an "affiliated person" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the 
        Investment Company Act of 1940) of an Investment Company or of 
        the investment advisor or underwriter (distributor) of such Investment 
        Company, or 
 
      b. 
which is a "bank" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment 
Company Act of 1940).
 
        This Bond does not afford coverage in favor of the employers of 
        persons as set forth in e. (4), (5) and (8) above, and upon payment to 
        the ASSURED by the COMPANY resulting directly from Larceny or 
        Embezzlement committed by any of the partners, officers or 
        employees of such employers, whether acting alone or in collusion with 
        others, an assignment of such of the ASSURED'S rights and causes of 
        action as it may have against such employers by reason of such acts 
        so committed shall, to the extent of such payment, be given by the 
        ASSURED to the COMPANY, and the ASSURED shall execute all 
        papers necessary to secure to the COMPANY the rights provided for 
        herein. 
 
      Each employer of persons as set forth in e.(4), (5) and (8) above and the 
      partners, officers and other employees of such employers shall collectively 
      be deemed to be one person for all the purposes of this Bond; excepting, 
      however, the fifth paragraph of Section 13. 
 
      Independent contractors not specified in e.(4), (5) or (8) above, 
      intermediaries, agents, brokers or other representatives of the same general 
      character shall not be considered Employees. 

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Conditions And     
Limitations     
 
 
Definitions  f.  Forgery means the signing of the name of another natural person with the 
(continued)    intent to deceive but does not mean a signature which consists in whole or in 
    part of one's own name, with or without authority, in any capacity for any 
    purpose. 
 
  g.  Investment Company means any investment company registered under the 
    Investment Company Act of 1940 and listed under the NAME OF ASSURED 
    on the DECLARATIONS. 
 
  h.  Items of Deposit means one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a 
    financial institution in the United States of America. 
 
  i.  Larceny or Embezzlement means larceny or embezzlement as defined in 
    Section 37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. 
 
  j.  Property means money, revenue and other stamps; securities; including any 
    note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, 
    certificate of deposit, certificate of interest or participation in any profit- 
    sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate, preorganization certificate or 
    subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting trust certificate, 
    certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or 
    other mineral rights, any interest or instruments commonly known as a 
    security under the Investment Company Act of 1940, any other certificate of 
    interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, 
    guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the 
    foregoing; bills of exchange; acceptances; checks; withdrawal orders; money 
    orders; travelers' letters of credit; bills of lading; abstracts of title; insurance 
    policies, deeds, mortgages on real estate and/or upon chattels and interests 
    therein; assignments of such policies, deeds or mortgages; other valuable 
    papers, including books of accounts and other records used by the 
    ASSURED in the conduct of its business (but excluding all electronic data 
    processing records); and, all other instruments similar to or in the nature of 
    the foregoing in which the ASSURED acquired an interest at the time of the 
    ASSURED'S consolidation or merger with, or purchase of the principal 
    assets of, a predecessor or which are held by the ASSURED for any 
    purpose or in any capacity and whether so held gratuitously or not and 
    whether or not the ASSURED is liable therefor. 
 
  k.  Relative means the spouse of an Employee or partner of the ASSURED 
    and any unmarried child supported wholly by, or living in the home of, such 
    Employee or partner and being related to them by blood, marriage or legal 
    guardianship. 
 
  l.  Securities, documents or other written instruments means original 
    (including original counterparts) negotiable or non-negotiable instruments, or 
    assignments thereof, which in and of themselves represent an equitable 
    interest, ownership, or debt and which are in the ordinary course of business 
    transferable by delivery of such instruments with any necessary 
    endorsements or assignments. 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Definitions      m.  Subsidiary means any organization that, at the inception date of this Bond, 
(continued)        is named in the APPLICATION or is created during the BOND PERIOD and 
        of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding securities or voting 
        rights representing the present right to vote for election of directors is owned 
        or controlled by the ASSURED either directly or through one or more of its 
        subsidiaries. 
 
      n.  Transportation Company means any organization which provides its own 
        or its leased vehicles for transportation or which provides freight forwarding 
        or air express services. 
 
      o.  Voice Initiated Election means any election concerning dividend options 
        available to Investment Company shareholders or subscribers which is 
        requested by voice over the telephone. 
 
      p.  Voice Initiated Redemption means any redemption of shares issued by an 
        Investment Company which is requested by voice over the telephone. 
 
      q.  Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction means any Voice Initiated 
        Redemption or Voice Initiated Election. 
 
      For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the 
      plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. 
 
 
General Exclusions -  2 .  This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: 
Applicable to All Insuring      a.  loss not reported to the COMPANY in writing within sixty (60) days after 
Clauses        termination of this Bond as an entirety; 
 
      b.  loss due to riot or civil commotion outside the United States of America and 
        Canada, or any loss due to military, naval or usurped power, war or 
        insurrection. This Section 2.b., however, shall not apply to loss which occurs 
        in transit in the circumstances recited in INSURING CLAUSE 3., provided 
        that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge on the part of 
        any person acting for the ASSURED of such riot, civil commotion, military, 
        naval or usurped power, war or insurrection; 
 
      c.  loss resulting from the effects of nuclear fission or fusion or radioactivity; 
 
      d.  loss of potential income including, but not limited to, interest and dividends 
        not realized by the ASSURED or by any customer of the ASSURED; 
 
      e.  damages of any type for which the ASSURED is legally liable, except 
        compensatory damages, but not multiples thereof, arising from a loss 
        covered under this Bond; 
 
      f.  costs, fees and expenses incurred by the ASSURED in establishing the 
        existence of or amount of loss under this Bond, except to the extent covered 
        under INSURING CLAUSE 11.; 
 
      g.  loss resulting from indirect or consequential loss of any nature; 

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Conditions And               
Limitations               
 
General Exclusions -      h.  loss resulting from dishonest acts by any member of the Board of Directors 
Applicable to All Insuring        or Board of Trustees of the ASSURED who is not an Employee, acting 
Clauses        alone or in collusion with others; 
(continued)      i. 
loss, or that part of any loss, resulting solely from any violation by the 
ASSURED or by any Employee:
        (1 )  of any law regulating: 
            a.  the issuance, purchase or sale of securities, 
            b.  securities transactions on security or commodity exchanges or 
              the over the counter market, 
            c.  investment companies, 
            d.  investment advisors, or 
        (2 )  of any rule or regulation made pursuant to any such law; or 
      j.  loss of confidential information, material or data; 
      k.  loss resulting from voice requests or instructions received over the 
        telephone, provided however, this Section 2.k. shall not apply to INSURING 
        CLAUSE 7. or 9. 
 
 
Specific Exclusions -  3 .  This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover: 
Applicable To All Insuring      a.  loss caused by an Employee, provided, however, this Section 3.a. shall not 
Clauses Except Insuring        apply to loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 2. or 3. which results 
Clause 1.        directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or 
damage or destruction of Property;
      b.  loss through the surrender of property away from premises of the ASSURED 
       
as a result of a threat: 
        (1 ) 
to do bodily harm to any natural person, except loss of Property in 
            transit in the custody of any person acting as messenger of the 
            ASSURED, provided that when such transit was initiated there was no 
            knowledge by the ASSURED of any such threat, and provided further 
            that this Section 3.b. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7., or 
        (2 )  to do damage to the premises or Property of the ASSURED; 
      c.  loss resulting from payments made or withdrawals from any account 
        involving erroneous credits to such account; 
      d.  loss involving Items of Deposit which are not finally paid for any reason 
        provided however, that this Section 3.d. shall not apply to INSURING 
        CLAUSE 10.; 
      e.  loss of property while in the mail; 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Specific Exclusions -      f.  loss resulting from the failure for any reason of a financial or depository 
Applicable To All Insuring        institution, its receiver or other liquidator to pay or deliver funds or other 
Clauses Except Insuring        Property to the ASSURED provided further that this Section 3.f. shall not 
Clause 1.        apply to loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, burglary, 
(continued)        misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage, 
        destruction or removal from the possession, custody or control of the 
        ASSURED. 
 
      g.  loss of Property while in the custody of a Transportation Company, 
        provided however, that this Section 3.g. shall not apply to INSURING 
        CLAUSE 3.; 
 
      h.  loss resulting from entries or changes made by a natural person with 
        authorized access to a Computer System who acts in good faith on 
        instructions, unless such instructions are given to that person by a software 
        contractor or its partner, officer, or employee authorized by the ASSURED to 
        design, develop, prepare, supply, service, write or implement programs for 
        the ASSURED's Computer System; or 
 
      i.  loss resulting directly or indirectly from the input of data into a Computer 
        System terminal, either on the premises of the customer of the ASSURED 
        or under the control of such a customer, by a customer or other person who 
        had authorized access to the customer's authentication mechanism. 
 
 
Specific Exclusions -  4 .  This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: 
Applicable To All Insuring      a.  loss resulting from the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any 
Clauses Except Insuring        loan whether such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, 
Clauses 1., 4., And 5.        fraud or false pretenses; provided, however, this Section 4.a. shall not apply 
        to INSURING CLAUSE 8.; 
 
      b.  loss resulting from forgery or any alteration; 
 
      c.  loss involving a counterfeit provided, however, this Section 4.c. shall not 
        apply to INSURING CLAUSE 5. or 6. 
 
 
Limit Of Liability/Non-  5 .  At all times prior to termination of this Bond, this Bond shall continue in force for 
Reduction And Non-      the limit stated in the applicable sections of ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS, 
Accumulation Of Liability      notwithstanding any previous loss for which the COMPANY may have paid or be 
      liable to pay under this Bond provided, however, that the liability of the COMPANY 
      under this Bond with respect to all loss resulting from: 
 
      a.  any one act of burglary, robbery or hold-up, or attempt thereat, in which no 
        Employee is concerned or implicated, or 
 
      b.  any one unintentional or negligent act on the part of any one person 
        resulting in damage to or destruction or misplacement of Property, or 
 
      c.  all acts, other than those specified in a. above, of any one person, or 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Limit Of Liability/Non-      d.  any one casualty or event other than those specified in a., b., or c. above, 
Reduction And Non-      shall be deemed to be one loss and shall be limited to the applicable LIMIT OF 
Accumulation Of Liability      LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS of this Bond irrespective of 
(continued)      the total amount of such loss or losses and shall not be cumulative in amounts 
      from year to year or from period to period. 
 
      All acts, as specified in c. above, of any one person which 
 
      i.  directly or indirectly aid in any way wrongful acts of any other person or 
        persons, or 
 
      ii.  permit the continuation of wrongful acts of any other person or persons 
 
      whether such acts are committed with or without the knowledge of the wrongful 
      acts of the person so aided, and whether such acts are committed with or without 
      the intent to aid such other person, shall be deemed to be one loss with the 
      wrongful acts of all persons so aided. 
 
 
Discovery  6 .  This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by an officer of the ASSURED 
      during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of an officer of the 
      ASSURED being aware of: 
 
      a.  facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond, 
        or 
 
      b.  an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the ASSURED is liable 
        to a third party, 
 
      regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, 
      even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE 
      AMOUNT, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. 
 
 
Notice To Company -  7 .  a.  The ASSURED shall give the COMPANY notice thereof at the earliest 
Proof - Legal Proceedings        practicable moment, not to exceed sixty (60) days after discovery of loss, in 
Against Company        an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE 
        AMOUNT, as stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. 
 
      b.  The ASSURED shall furnish to the COMPANY proof of loss, duly sworn to, 
        with full particulars within six (6) months after such discovery. 
 
      c.  Securities listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond 
        numbers, if issued with them. 
 
      d.  Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this Bond shall not be 
        brought prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days after the proof of loss is filed 
        with the COMPANY or after the expiration of twenty-four (24) months from 
        the discovery of such loss. 
 
      e.  This Bond affords coverage only in favor of the ASSURED. No claim, suit, 
        action or legal proceedings shall be brought under this Bond by anyone 
        other than the ASSURED. 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Notice To Company -      f.  Proof of loss involving Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction shall 
Proof - Legal Proceedings        include electronic recordings of such instructions. 
Against Company         
(continued)         
 
 
Deductible Amount  8 .  The COMPANY shall not be liable under any INSURING CLAUSES of this Bond 
      on account of loss unless the amount of such loss, after deducting the net amount 
      of all reimbursement and/or recovery obtained or made by the ASSURED, other 
      than from any Bond or policy of insurance issued by an insurance company and 
      covering such loss, or by the COMPANY on account thereof prior to payment by 
      the COMPANY of such loss, shall exceed the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT set forth in 
      ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS, and then for such excess only, but in no event 
      for more than the applicable LIMITS OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the 
      DECLARATIONS. 
 
      There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. 
      sustained by any Investment Company. 
 
 
Valuation  9 .  BOOKS OF ACCOUNT OR OTHER RECORDS 
      The value of any loss of Property consisting of books of account or other records 
      used by the ASSURED in the conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by 
      the ASSURED for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the 
      lost books of account or other records, plus the cost of labor paid by the 
      ASSURED for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books 
      of account or other records. 
 
      The value of any loss of Property other than books of account or other records 
      used by the ASSURED in the conduct of its business, for which a claim is made 
      shall be determined by the average market value of such Property on the 
      business day immediately preceding discovery of such loss provided, however, 
      that the value of any Property replaced by the ASSURED with the consent of the 
      COMPANY and prior to the settlement of any claim for such Property shall be the 
actual market value at the time of replacement.
 
      In the case of a loss of interim certificates, warrants, rights or other securities, the 
      production of which is necessary to the exercise of subscription, conversion, 
      redemption or deposit privileges, the value of them shall be the market value of 
      such privileges immediately preceding their expiration if said loss is not discovered 
      until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such Property or for 
      such privileges, the value shall be fixed by agreement between the parties. 
 
      OTHER PROPERTY 
 
      The value of any loss of Property, other than as stated above, shall be the actual 
      cash value or the cost of repairing or replacing such Property with Property of 
      like quality and value, whichever is less. 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
(continued)         
 
 
Securities Settlement  10 .  In the event of a loss of securities covered under this Bond, the COMPANY may, 
      at its sole discretion, purchase replacement securities, tender the value of the 
      securities in money, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement securities. 
 
      The indemnity required from the ASSURED under the terms of this Section 
      against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of securities by the 
      COMPANY'S indemnity shall be: 
 
      a.  for securities having a value less than or equal to the applicable 
        DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT - one hundred (100%) percent; 
 
      b.  for securities having a value in excess of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT but 
        within the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY - the percentage that the 
        DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT bears to the value of the securities; 
 
      c.  for securities having a value greater than the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY 
        - the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT and portion in excess of 
       
the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY bears to the value of the securities. 
 
      The value referred to in Section 10.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with 
      Section 9, VALUATION, regardless of the value of such securities at the time the 
      loss under the COMPANY'S indemnity is sustained. 
 
      The COMPANY is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of 
      securities which is not covered by this Bond; however, the COMPANY may do so 
      as a courtesy to the ASSURED and at its sole discretion. 
 
      The ASSURED shall pay the proportion of the Company's premium charge for the 
      Company's indemnity as set forth in Section 10.a., b., and c. No portion of the 
      LIMIT OF LIABILITY shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity 
      purchased by the ASSURED to obtain replacement securities. 
 
 
Subrogation - Assignment - 11.   In the event of a payment under this Bond, the COMPANY shall be subrogated to 
Recovery      all of the ASSURED'S rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent 
      of such payment. On request, the ASSURED shall deliver to the COMPANY an 
      assignment of the ASSURED'S rights, title and interest and causes of action 
      against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. 
 
      Recoveries, whether effected by the COMPANY or by the ASSURED, shall be 
      applied net of the expense of such recovery in the following order: 
 
      a.  first, to the satisfaction of the ASSURED'S loss which would otherwise have 
        been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF 
        LIABILITY, 
 
      b.  second, to the COMPANY in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of 
        the ASSURED'S claim, 
 
      c.  third, to the ASSURED in satisfaction of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE 
        AMOUNT, and 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Subrogation - Assignment -      d.  fourth, to the ASSURED in satisfaction of any loss suffered by the 
Recovery        ASSURED which was not covered under this Bond. 
(continued)      Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the COMPANY shall not be deemed a 
      recovery under this section. 
 
 
Cooperation Of Assured  12 .  At the COMPANY'S request and at reasonable times and places designated by 
      the COMPANY, the ASSURED shall: 
 
      a.  submit to examination by the COMPANY and subscribe to the same under 
        oath, 
 
      b.  produce for the COMPANY'S examination all pertinent records, and 
 
      c.  cooperate with the COMPANY in all matters pertaining to the loss. 
 
      The ASSURED shall execute all papers and render assistance to secure to the 
      COMPANY the rights and causes of action provided for under this Bond. The 
      ASSURED shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. 
 
 
Termination  13 .  If the Bond is for a sole ASSURED, it shall not be terminated unless written notice 
      shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party and to the 
      Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60) 
      days prior to the effective date of such termination. 
 
      If the Bond is for a joint ASSURED, it shall not be terminated unless written notice 
      shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party, and by the 
      COMPANY to all ASSURED Investment Companies and to the Securities and 
      Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60) days prior to 
      the effective date of such termination. 
 
      This Bond will terminate as to any one ASSURED, other than an Investment 
      Company: 
 
      a.  immediately on the taking over of such ASSURED by a receiver or other 
        liquidator or by State or Federal officials, or 
 
      b.  immediately on the filing of a petition under any State or Federal statute 
        relative to bankruptcy or reorganization of the ASSURED, or assignment for 
        the benefit of creditors of the ASSURED, or 
 
      c.  immediately upon such ASSURED ceasing to exist, whether through merger 
        into another entity, disposition of all of its assets or otherwise. 
 
      The COMPANY shall refund the unearned premium computed at short rates in 
      accordance with the standard short rate cancellation tables if terminated by the 
      ASSURED or pro rata if terminated for any other reason. 

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Conditions And         
Limitations         
 
 
Termination      If any partner, director, trustee, or officer or supervisory employee of an 
(continued)      ASSURED not acting in collusion with an Employee learns of any dishonest act 
      committed by such Employee at any time, whether in the employment of the 
      ASSURED or otherwise, whether or not such act is of the type covered under this 
      Bond, and whether against the ASSURED or any other person or entity, the 
      ASSURED: 
 
      a.  shall immediately remove such Employee from a position that would enable 
        such Employee to cause the ASSURED to suffer a loss covered by this 
        Bond; and 
 
      b.  within forty-eight (48) hours of learning that an Employee has committed 
        any dishonest act, shall notify the COMPANY, of such action and provide full 
particulars of such dishonest act.
 
      The COMPANY may terminate coverage as respects any Employee sixty (60) 
      days after written notice is received by each ASSURED Investment Company 
      and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. of its desire to 
      terminate this Bond as to such Employee. 
 
 
Other Insurance 
14
.  Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any valid and collectible 
      insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: 
 
      a.  the ASSURED, 
 
      b.  a Transportation Company, or 
 
      c.  another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the 
        person causing the loss or engaged the messenger conveying the Property 
        involved. 
 
 
Conformity  15 .  If any limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond's 
      construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the 
      minimum period of limitation provided by such law. 
 
 
Change or Modification  16 .  This Bond or any instrument amending or affecting this Bond may not be changed 
      or modified orally. No change in or modification of this Bond shall be effective 
      except when made by written endorsement to this Bond signed by an authorized 
      representative of the COMPANY. 
 
      If this Bond is for a sole ASSURED, no change or modification which would 
      adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) 
      days after written notice has been furnished to the Securities and Exchange 
      Commission, Washington, D.C., by the acting party. 

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Conditions And   
Limitations   
 
 
Change or Modification  If this Bond is for a joint ASSURED, no charge or modification which would 
(continued)  adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) 
  days after written notice has been furnished to all insured Investment Companies 
  and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the 
  COMPANY. 

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Effective date of     
this endorsement: April 15, 2009  FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
  Endorsement No.: 1 
  To be attached to and form a part of Bond 
  Number:  82053051 
 
 
Issued to: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS     
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRADE SANCTION LAWS RIDER
It is agreed that this insurance does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions or other laws 
or regulations prohibit the coverage provided by this insurance. 
 
 
 
 
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

Form 14-02-9228 (Ed. 4/2004)
 

                                                                                                                                               FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
                                                                                                                                               Endorsement No:  2 
                                                                                                                                               Bond Number:  82053051 
NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
 
                                                                                   NAME OF ASSURED ENDORSEMENT   
It is agreed that the NAME OF ASSURED in the DECLARATIONS is amended to read as follows: 
Parnassus Fund   
Parnassus Mid-Cap Fund   
Parnassus Small-Cap Fund   
Parnassus Workplace Fund   
Parnassus Equity Income Fund   
Parnassus Fixed-Income Fund   
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009.   
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-0949 (Rev. 1-97)  Page 1 


        FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
 
           Endorsement No. 3   
 
        Bond Number:  82053051   
 
 NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS         
 
 
 
REVISE ITEM 2. ENDORSEMENT
 
It is agreed that this Bond is amended by deleting ITEM 2. in its entirety on the DECLARATIONS and 
 substituting the following:         
 
 ITEM 2. LIMITS OF LIABILITY-DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS:         
 
If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE 
and any other reference to such INSURING CLAUSE in this Bond shall be deemed to be deleted. There 
shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1 sustained by any 
 Investment Company.         
 
      SINGLE LOSS               DEDUCTIBLE 
 INSURING CLAUSE  LIMIT OF LIABILITY               AMOUNT 
1 .  Employee  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
2 .  On Premises  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
3 .  In Transit  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
4 .  Forgery or Alteration  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
5 .  Extended Forgery  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
6 .  Counterfeit Money  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
7 .  Threats to Person  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
8 .  Computer System  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
9 .  Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
10 .  Uncollectible Items of Deposit  $  25,000               $  25,000 
11 .  Audit Expense  $  25,000               $  25,000 
12. Automated Telephone Transaction Endt  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
13. Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check Endt  $  25,000               $  0 
14. Telefacsimile Instruction Endt  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
15. Unauthorized Signature Endt  $  2,500,000               $  25,000 
 
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009.     
 
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.     

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 


                                                                                                                     FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
 
                                                                                                                     Endorsement No.: 4 
 
                                                                                                                     Bond Number:  82053051 
 
 
 
NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
 
AUTOMATED TELEPHONE TRANSACTION ENDORSEMENT
 
It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:   
1 .  By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:   
    12. Automated Telephone System Transaction   
    Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having transferred funds on the faith of any 
    Automated Phone System (APS) Transaction, where the request for such APS 
    Transaction is unauthorized or fraudulent and is made with the intent to deceive. In order for 
    coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE the ASSURED shall maintain and follow all 
    APS Designated Procedures. A single failure of the ASSURED to maintain and follow a 
    particular APS Designated Procedure in a particular APS Transaction will not preclude 
                 coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE.   
2 .  By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:   
 
    r. APS Designated Procedures means all of the following procedures:   
 
    (1 )  No APS Transaction shall be executed unless the shareholder or unitholder to whose 
        account such an APS Transaction relates has previously elected to APS 
        Transactions. (Election in Application)   
 
   
(2
)  All APS Transactions shall be logged or otherwise recorded and the records shall be 
        retained for at least six (6) months. (Logging)   
        Information contained in the records shall be capable of being retrieved and produced 
        within a reasonable time after retrieval of specific information is requested, at a success 
        rate of no less than 85 percent.   
 
    (3 )  The caller in any request for an APS Transaction, before executing that APS 
        Transaction must enter a personal identification number (PIN), social security number 
        and account number. (Identity Test)   
        If the caller fails to enter a correct PIN within three (3) attempts, the caller must not be 
        allowed additional attempts during the same telephone call to enter the PIN. The caller 
        may either be instructed to redial a customer service representative or may be 
        immediately connected to such a representative. (Limited attempts to Enter PIN) 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00)  Page 1 


     
(4
)  A written confirmation of any APS Transaction or change of address shall be mailed to 
          the shareholder or unitholder to whose account such transaction relates, at the record 
          address, by the end of the insured's next regular processing cycle, but in no event later 
          than five (5) business days following such APS Transaction. (Written Confirmation) 
 
     
(5
)  Access to the equipment which permits the entity receiving the APS Transaction 
          request to process and effect the transaction shall be limited in the following manner: 
          (Access to APS Equipment) 
 
    s.  APS Election means any election concerning various account features available to the 
      shareholder or unitholder which is made through the Automated Phone System by means of 
      information transmitted by an individual caller through use of a Automated Phone System. 
      These features include account statements, auto exchange, auto asset builder, automatic 
      withdrawal, dividend/capital gain options, dividend sweep, telephone balance consent and 
      change of address. 
 
    t.  APS Exchange means any exchange of shares or units in a registered account of one fund 
      into shares or units in an account with the same tax identification number and same 
      ownership-type code of another fund in the same complex pursuant to exchange privileges of 
      the two funds, which exchange is requested through the Automated Phone System by 
      means of information transmitted by an individual caller through use of an Automated Phone 
      System. 
 
    u.  APS Purchase means any purchase of shares or units issued by an Investment Company 
      which is requested through an Automated Phone System. 
 
    v.  APS Redemption means any redemption of shares or units issued by an Investment 
      Company which it requested through the telephone by means of information transmitted by 
      an individual caller through use of a Automated Phone System. 
 
    w.  APS Transaction means any APS Purchase, APS Redemption, APS Election or APS 
      Exchange. 
 
    x.  Automated Phone System means an automated system which receives and converts to 
      executable instructions transmissions through the Automated Phone System through use of 
      a touch-tone keypad or other tone system; and always excluding transmissions from a 
      computer system or part thereof. 
3 .  By adding the following Section after Section 4., Specific Exclusions-Applicable To All Insuring 
    Clauses Except 1., 4., 5.: 
    Section 4.A Specific Exclusion-Applicable to Insuring Clause 12 
 
    This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover under Insuring Clause 12: 
    Loss resulting from: 
    a.  the redemption of shares or units, where the proceeds of such redemption are made payable 
      to other than: 
      (1 ) 
the shares or units of record, 
      (2 )  a person designated to receive redemption proceeds, or 
      (3 ) 
a bank account designated to receive redemption proceeds, or 
    b.  the redemption of shares or units, where the proceeds of such redemption are paid by check 
      mailed to any address, unless such address has either been designated the shareholder or 
      unitholder by voice through an Automated Phone System or in writing, at least thirty (30) 
      days prior to such redemption, or 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00)  Page 2 


             c.  the redemption of shares or units, where shareholder or unitholder  of  the  ASSURED 
  designated bank account of record.       
 
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009.       
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.       

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00)  Page 3 


                                                                                                                           FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
                                                                                                                           Endorsement No.:  5 
                                                                                                                           Bond Number:  82053051 
 
 
NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
STOP PAYMENT ORDER OR REFUSAL TO PAY CHECK ENDORSEMENT
It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:   
1 .    By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:   
    13 .  Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check   
         
Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED being legally liable to pay compensatory damages 
          for:      
          a.      complying or failing to comply with notice from any customer of the ASSURED or any 
                 authorized representative of such customer, to stop payment on any check or draft made or 
                 drawn upon or against the ASSURED by such customer or by any authorized 
                 representative of such customer, or   
          b.      refusing to pay any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the ASSURED by any 
                 customer of the ASSURED or by any authorized representative of such customer.” 
2 .    By adding the following Specific Exclusion:   
      “Section 4.A. Specific Exclusions – Applicable to INSURING CLAUSE 13   
      This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover:   
      a.   liability assumed by the ASSURED by agreement under any contract, unless such liability would 
          have attached to the ASSURED even in the absence of such agreement, 
      b.   loss arising out of:   
          (1 )     libel, slander, wrongful entry, eviction, defamation, false arrest, false imprisonment, 
                 malicious prosecution, assault or battery,   
          (2 )     sickness, disease, physical bodily harm, mental or emotional distress or anguish, or death of 
                 any person, or   
          (3 )     discrimination.”   
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009.   
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond
 
Form 17-02-2365 (Ed. 10-00)
 

                                                                                                       FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
 
                                                                                                       Endorsement No.: 6 
 
                                                                                                       Bond Number:  82053051 
 
 
 
NAME OF ASSURED:   PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
 
TELEFACSIMILE INSTRUCTION FRAUD ENDORSEMENT
 
It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:   
 
1 .  By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:   
 
    14 .  Telefacsimile Instruction   
 
        Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having transferred, paid or delivered any 
        funds or other Property or established any credit, debited any account or given any 
        value on the faith of any fraudulent instructions sent by a Customer, financial institution 
        or another office of the ASSURED by Telefacsimile directly to the ASSURED authorizing 
        or acknowledging the transfer, payment or delivery of funds or Property or the 
        establishment of a credit or the debiting of an account or the giving of value by the 
        ASSURED where such Telefacsimile instructions:   
 
        a.  bear a valid test key exchanged between the ASSURED and a Customer or 
          another financial institution with authority to use such test key for Telefacsimile 
          instructions in the ordinary course of business, but which test key has been 
          wrongfully obtained by a person who was not authorized to initiate, make, 
           validate or authenticate a test key arrangement, and 
 
        b.  fraudulently purport to have been sent by such Customer or financial institution 
          when such Telefacsimile instructions were transmitted without the knowledge 
          or consent of such Customer or financial institution by a person other than such 
          Customer or financial institution and which bear a Forgery of a signature, 
          provided that the Telefacsimile instruction was verified by a direct call back to 
          an employee of the financial institution, or a person thought by the ASSURED to 
           be the Customer, or an employee of another financial institution. 
 
2 . 
By deleting from Section 1., Definitions, the definition of Customer in its entirety, and substituting 
    the following:     
 
    d.   Customer means an individual, corporate, partnership, trust customer, shareholder or 
        subscriber of an Investment Company which has a written agreement with the ASSURED 
        for Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction or Telefacsimile Instruction. 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-2367 (Rev. 10-03)  Page 1 


3 .  By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following: 
 
    y.  Telefacsimile means a system of transmitting written documents by electronic signals 
      over telephone lines to equipment maintained by the ASSURED for the purpose of 
      reproducing a copy of said document. Telefacsimile does not mean electronic 
      communication sent by Telex or similar means of communication, or through an 
electronic communication system or through an automated clearing house.
 
4 .  By adding to Section 3., Specific Exclusions Applicable to All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring 
    Clause 1. the following: 
 
    j.  loss resulting directly or indirectly from Telefacsimile instructions provided, however, this 
      exclusion shall not apply to this INSURING CLAUSE. 
 
 
 
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009. 
 
 
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-2367 (Rev. 10-03)  Page 2 


            FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
            Endorsement No.: 7 
                                                                                                                         Bond Number:  82053051 
 
 
NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ENDORSEMENT
It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:   
1 .  By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:   
    15 .  Unauthorized Signature   
        Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having accepted, paid or cashed any check or 
        Withdrawal Order made or drawn on or against the account of the ASSURED’S customer which 
        bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person whose name and signature is on 
        file with the ASSURED as a signatory on such account.   
        It shall be a condition precedent to the ASSURED'S right of recovery under this INSURING 
        CLAUSE that the ASSURED shall have on file signatures of all the persons who are signatories 
        on such account.   
2 .  By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:   
    z.   Instruction means a written order to the issuer of an Uncertificated Security requesting that the 
        transfer, pledge or release from pledge of the specified Uncertificated Security be registered. 
    aa.  
Uncertificated Security means a share, participation or other interest in property of or an 
        enterprise of the issuer or an obligation of the issuer, which is:   
       
(1
)  not represented by an instrument and the transfer of which is registered on books 
            maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer, and 
       
(2
) 
of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets, and 
       
(3
)  either one of a class or series or by its terms divisible into a class or series of shares, 
            participations, interests or obligations.   

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-5602 (Ed. 10-03)  Page 1 


             bb.  Withdrawal Order means a non-negotiable instrument, other than an Instruction, signed by a 
  customer of the ASSURED authorizing the ASSURED to debit the customer’s account in the 
  amount of funds stated therein. 
 
 
 
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009. 
 
 
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond   
Form 17-02-5602 (Ed. 10-03)  Page 2 


      FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
                                                                                                                       Endorsement No.:  8 
                                                                                                                       Bond Number:  82053051 
NAME OF ASSURED: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
 
 
AMEND DISCOVERY ENDORSEMENT
It is agreed that this Bond is amended by deleting Section 6., Discovery, in its entirety and substituting the 
following:     
6 .  Discovery   
    This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by the CEO, CFO or Chairman of the Board of the 
    ASSURED during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of the CEO, CFO or 
    Chairman of the Board of the ASSURED being aware of:   
    a.  facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond, or 
    b.  an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the ASSURED is liable to a third party, 
    regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the 
    amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, or the exact amount or 
    details of loss may not then be known.   
 
 
 
This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2009. 
 
 
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED. 

Date: May 14, 2009
 
 

ICAP Bond
 
Form 17-02-6260 (Ed. 6-04)
 

    ENDORSEMENT/RIDER 
 
Effective date of     
this endorsement/rider: April 15, 2009                                 FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
 
                                 Endorsement/Rider No.  9 
 
                                 To be attached to and   
                                 form a part of Bond No.  82053051 
 
Issued to: PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS   
 
 
 
RELIANCE ENDORSEMENT
 
In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that the ICI Investment Company Blanket Bond 
Renewal application form signed and dated 3/9/2009, and any attachments and other materials submitted 
therewith or incorporated therein, may have terms or phrases that differ in certain respects from the defined 
terms set forth in this bond. The use of that application was for the convenience of the persons and entities 
seeking coverage under this bond, and no inconsistency between any of the terms or phrases used in such 
application and the defined terms set forth in the bond is intended, nor shall it be construed, to vary, alter or 
amend any of the terms, conditions and limitations of or endorsements to this bond. 
 
The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms 
and conditions of coverage.     
 
 
 
All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged. 

 
17-02-7074 (12/2008)
 
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