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DC529 - Funds - Performance


Benchmark returns for D.C. College Savings 14-16, D.C. College Savings 17 & up, and Acacia Principal Plus portfolios are published on the 10th business day (approximately) following the end of each month.

Fund Type:

  Average Annual Returns(%) for Period Ending 7/31/2010  
  YTD Return
as of 7/30/2010
 1-Mth QTD 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year Since
Inception		 Inception
Date
DC College Savings 0-5
A (No Sales Charge) 0.47 6.25 6.25 11.81 -5.62 0.30 4.80  
A (4.75% Sales Charge) -4.30 1.22 1.22 6.52 -7.14 -0.67 4.15 10/31/2002
DC529 Age-Based 0-5 Yrs Blended Benchmark 0.05 7.01 7.01 12.36 -5.76 1.29 6.62  
DC College Savings 6-10
A (No Sales Charge) 0.75 5.70 5.70 11.34 -5.00 0.39 4.76  
A (4.75% Sales Charge) -4.02 0.70 0.70 6.07 -6.53 -0.58 4.10 10/31/2002
DC529 Age-Based 6-10 Yrs Blended Benchmark 0.46 6.49 6.49 11.71 -4.55 1.81 6.50  
DC College Savings 11-13
A (No Sales Charge) 1.66 4.45 4.45 11.52 -2.32 1.57 5.11  
A (4.75% Sales Charge) -3.16 -0.50 -0.50 6.21 -3.89 0.58 4.45 10/31/2002
DC529 Age-Based 11-13 Yrs Blended Benchmark 1.78 5.34 5.34 11.40 -2.05 2.55 6.16  
DC College Savings 14-16
A (No Sales Charge) 2.76 2.29 2.29 9.10 0.68 3.00 5.25  
A (3.75% Sales Charge) -1.11 -1.55 -1.55 4.99 -0.59 2.21 4.73 10/31/2002
DC College Savings 17 and Up
A (No Sales Charge) 2.66 1.31 1.31 6.43 2.01 3.27 4.35  
A (2.75% Sales Charge) -0.14 -1.46 -1.46 3.52 1.06 2.70 3.98 10/31/2002

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Indices reflect no deductions for fees or expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.
 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Performance data quoted above already reflects deduction for operating expenses.
Fund Expense Ratio
DC College Savings 0-5 1.31%
DC College Savings 6-10 1.30%
DC College Savings 11-13 1.26%
DC College Savings 14-16 0.93%
DC College Savings 17 and Up 0.64%

OPERATING EXPENSES:

All expense ratios provided reflect (1) underlying fund expenses and (2) a 0.15% administration and oversight fee payable to DC College Savings Trust.  0.10% of the fee is paid to the program manager, Calvert Asset Management, Inc.

UNDERLYING FUND FEE WAIVERS:

For Calvert Small Cap Value Fund - DC 529 investment option, expense ratio reflects contractual cap of 1.69% for underlying fund expenses through January 1, 2009.  The total expense ratio for the underlying fund is 1.84%.

SALES LOAD:

An account owner who is a resident of the District of Columbia who purchases shares directly from Calvert, or an account owner who contributes through payroll deduction from a company with 300 or more employees, pays no sales charge.  An account owner who purchases shares with the assistance of a financial professional, or a non-DC resident who purchases directly from Calvert, pays a sales charge.

ANNUAL ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE FEE:

A DC resident must pay an annual account maintenance fee of $15, while a non-DC resident pays an annual account maintenance fee of $30.

The Acacia Principal Plus Account provides important guarantees of principal and interest. All contributions invested under this option are guaranteed to the Trust against principal loss as long as they remain invested in the Account. The guarantees are supported by the general account of Acacia Life Insurance Company. It is not anticipated that investors in the option will experience a loss of principal while invested in this Account, but the return from income is expected to fluctuate with longer-term fixed income securities.

The District of Columbia does not guarantee investments in the program. Investments may lose value. In addition, the tax benefits for the program have limitations. Consult your professional tax advisor before investing.  
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For more information on the DC College Savings Plan, please contact your financial advisor or call 800.987.4859 (800.368.2745 for non-District residents).  An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment carefully before investing. 

The District of Columbia College Savings Trust Program Disclosure Booklet contains this and other information.  Read it carefully before you invest or send money. An investor should also consider, before investing, whether the investor's or designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's 529 college savings plan.

The Government of the District of Columbia does not guarantee investments in the program.  Investment involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

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