NTCHX: Profile for NORTHERN TECHNOLOGY FUND

Deborah Koch is a vice president with Northern Trust, her employer since May 2003. Prior to joining, she was a portfolio manager and senior analyst at Strong Capital Management from 2000 to 2003; managing director of Scudder Kemper Investments from 1992 to 2000; and an analyst at Stein, Roe & Farnham from 1985 to 1992.

INVESTMENT INFORMATION

Min Initial Investment:	$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:	$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:	$250
Min Subsequent Investment:	$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:	$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:	$50

NTCHX can be purchased from brokerages.

FUND SUMMARY

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests normally at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in technology business activities. It invests more than 25% of assets in technology companies that develop or sell computer hardware or software and peripheral products, including computer components. The fund may also invest in other technology businesses represented in the NYSE ARCA Tech 100 index. It may invest in technology companies without regard to their size. The fund may make significant investments in IPOs.

FUND OPERATIONS

Last Dividend (20-Dec-05):	0.01
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-00):	12.51
Annual Holdings Turnover	140.14%
Average for Category:	176.50%

FEES & EXPENSES

Expense	NTCHX	Category Avg
Total Expense Ratio:	%	1.84%
Max 12b1 Fee:	%	N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:	%	5.37%
Max Deferred Sales Load:	%	2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*:	$ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION	$728
5 Yr Expense Projection*:	$ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION	$1,139
10 Yr Expense Projection*:	$ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION	$2,262

* Per $10,000 invested

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