August 6, 2015
Rule 30e-3 would impede access for many investors, especially the elderly, those with disabilities, and minority Americans – all demographics that are less likely to have regular Internet access. For example, 41 percent of Americans over 65 years of age do not use the Internet, yet, according to the Investment Company Fact Book, 34 percent of this population owns mutual funds.2, 3
I feel that this information should continue to be offered as a paper copy mailed out to the investors and they have the option as they do now to opt out and receive information electronically.
Debbi Lambert