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Shares redeemed within 180 days of purchase may be subject to a 1% redemption fee, payable to the Fund, which is not reflected in the performance shown above; if it were, performance would be lower.
The Fund invests primarily in equity securities in the financial services sector. The Fund is not a complete investment program. It is designed for long-term investors who can accept the risks of investing in a fund with common stock holdings primarily in smaller-cap financial services companies. Therefore, the Fund is subject to certain risks associated with the industry, including, among other things, changes in government regulations, interest rate levels and general economic conditions. The Fund invests primarily in micro-cap, small-cap and/or mid-cap stocks, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap stocks. (Please see "Primary Risks for Fund Investors" in the prospectus.)
Gross operating expenses reflect the Fund’s gross total
annual operating expenses for the Service Class, and include management fees,
12b-1 distribution and service fees, other expenses, and acquired fund fees and
expenses. Net operating expenses reflect contractual fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements. All expense
information is reported as of the Fund’s most current prospectus.
Royce & Associates has contractually agreed to waive
fees and/or reimburse operating expenses to the extent necessary to maintain the Service Class’s net annual
operating expense, other than acquired fund fees and expenses, at or below 1.49% through April 30, 2012.
Acquired fund fees and expenses reflect the estimated amount
of the fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its
investments in mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and other
investment companies.
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Management Team
Portfolio Manager
Assistant Portfolio Manager

Royce Financial Services Fund (RFS) seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund’s assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of micro-cap, small-cap and/or mid-cap companies “principally” engaged in the financial services industry. Examples of such companies include: commercial and industrial banks, savings and loan associations, companies engaged in consumer and industrial finance, insurance, securities brokerage and investment management, other financial intermediaries and firms that primarily serve the financial services industry. Royce selects securities issued by companies that it believes have excellent business strengths and/or prospects for growth, high internal rates of return and low leverage, and that are trading significantly below its estimate of their current worth.
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1-Month* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
-1.52% |
13.66% |
-5.97% |
13.80% |
-0.71% |
5.53% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |
| |
1Q* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
15.41% |
15.41% |
-2.99% |
20.62% |
-0.27% |
5.78% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |
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Fund Statistics
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
| Fund Net Assets (All Classes) |
$17 million |
| Ticker Symbol |
RYFSX |
| Number of Holdings |
88 |
| Average Market Capitalization* |
$1.96 billion |
| Weighted Average P/E Ratio** |
16.4x |
| Weighted Average P/B Ratio |
1.9x |
U.S. Investments (% of Net Assets) |
67.3% |
Non-U.S. Investments (% of Net Assets) |
28.9% |
| Portfolio Turnover 2011 |
23% |
| Minimum Investment |
$2,000 |
| Cusip Number |
780905469 |
| Fund Number |
268 |
| Fund Inception Date |
12/31/2003 |
| Benchmark Index |
Russell 2000 |
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Russell 2500 Financial Services |
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Value of $10,000 Invested on 12/31/03
As of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
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Value of $10,000 Invested on 12/31/03
As of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
Calendar Year Total Returns
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
Performance Breakdown by Sector
for Quarter Ended 3/31/2012
| |
Sector Name |
Gain/Loss* (in millions) |
| 1 |
Financials |
$1.95 |
| 2 |
Information Technology |
$0.12 |
| 3 |
Industrials |
$0.06 |
| 4 |
Consumer Discretionary |
$0.02 |
Top 5 Winners*
for Quarter Ended 3/31/2012
| Company |
Gain* (in millions) |
| Invesco |
$0.12 |
| WisdomTree Investments |
$0.11 |
| Federated Investors Cl. B |
$0.09 |
| FX Alliance |
$0.07 |
| Kennedy-Wilson Holdings |
$0.07 |
Top 5 Losers*
for Quarter Ended 3/31/2012
| Company |
Loss* (in millions) |
| World Acceptance |
-$0.04 |
| Willis Group Holdings |
-$0.02 |
| Financial Engines |
-$0.01 |
| Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles |
-$0.01 |
| Artio Global Investors Cl. A |
-$0.00 |

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1-Month* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
-1.52% |
13.66% |
-5.97% |
13.80% |
-0.71% |
5.53% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |
| |
1Q* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
15.41% |
15.41% |
-2.99% |
20.62% |
-0.27% |
5.78% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |
Absolute Return Focus: Five Year Monthly Rolling Return Periods
as of Quarter-End 3/31/12
Number of Five-Year Average Annual Return Periods since RFS's Inception
Relative Return Focus: Five Year Monthly Rolling Return Periods
as of Quarter-End 3/31/12
RFS Spread vs. since RFS's Inception
Distribution History
| 5-Year Distribution History |
| Record Date |
Payable Date |
Ordinary Income |
S/T Gains |
L/T Gains |
Total |
Reinvest Price |
| 12/7/11 |
12/8/11 |
$0.0559 |
$— |
$— |
$0.06 |
$5.69 |
| 12/8/10 |
12/9/10 |
$0.0959 |
$— |
$— |
$0.10 |
$6.38 |
| 12/8/09 |
12/9/09 |
$0.0442 |
$— |
$— |
$0.04 |
$5.43 |
| 12/8/08 |
12/9/08 |
$0.0553 |
$0.0061 |
$0.0206 |
$0.08 |
$4.02 |
| 12/6/07 |
12/7/07 |
$0.0768 |
$0.1165 |
$0.1272 |
$0.32 |
$6.89 |

NAV History
| Previous 12 Months Ending 4/30/2012 |
| High |
$6.97 |
5/1/11 |
| Low |
$5.10 |
10/3/11 |
| Previous Month Ending 4/30/2012 |
| High |
$6.64 |
4/2/12 |
| Low |
$6.30 |
4/10/12 |
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Year-End NAVs
| Year |
NAV |
| 2011 |
$5.71 |
| 2010 |
$6.50 |
| 2009 |
$5.57 |
| 2008 |
$4.25 |
| 2007 |
$6.71 |
| 2006 |
$7.37 |
| 2005 |
$6.26 |
| 2004 |
$5.66 |
| 2003 |
$5.00 |
Portfolio Manager
- President and Co-Chief Investment Officer
Charles M. Royce is President and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Royce & Associates, LLC and President of The Royce Funds, a position he has held since 1972.
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Education
- BA, Brown University
- MBA, Columbia University
Experience
- 49 Years of Experience
- 39 Years at Royce
Assistant Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst and Principal
Chris E. Flynn is a Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst and Principal for Royce & Associates, LLC, investment adviser to The Royce Funds.
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Education
- BA, Columbia University,
- MBA, University of Chicago,
Experience
- 28 Years of Experience
- 19 Years at Royce
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Portfolio Statistics
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
| Fund Net Assets (All Classes) |
$17 million |
| Number of Holdings |
88 |
| Average Market Capitalization* |
$1.96 billion |
| Weighted Average P/E Ratio** |
16.4x |
| Weighted Average P/B Ratio |
1.9x |
| Portfolio Turnover 2011 |
23% |
Market Cap Exposure (In Millions)
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
Small-Cap Companies by Dividend Yield
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
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| Ashmore Group |
2.9% |
| Invesco |
2.7% |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. |
2.7% |
| Northern Trust |
2.3% |
| Regional Management |
2.2% |
| Verisk Analytics Cl. A |
2.2% |
| WisdomTree Investments |
2.0% |
| Jupiter Fund Management |
1.9% |
| Air Lease Cl. A |
1.9% |
| Fair Isaac |
1.9% |
| Top 10 as % of Total |
22.9% |
| Ashmore Group |
3.2% |
| Invesco |
2.6% |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. |
2.5% |
| Northern Trust |
2.4% |
| Verisk Analytics Cl. A |
2.4% |
| Regional Management |
2.3% |
| WisdomTree Investments |
2.1% |
| Air Lease Cl. A |
1.9% |
| Fair Isaac |
1.9% |
| MasterCard Cl. A |
1.9% |
| Top 10 as % of Total |
23.4% |
Portfolio Holdings
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
View the complete list of holdings for Royce Financial Services Fund as of 3/31/2012. Not posted sooner than 15 days after the end of the period. Unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings is presented for informational purposes only.
Top Positions in Five Largest Industries
as of Quarter-End 12/31/2011
% of Net Assets (Subject to Change)
| Capital Markets |
| Ashmore Group |
3.1% |
| Investco |
2.9% |
| Northern Trust |
2.4% |
| Insurance |
| Marsh & McLennan |
2.1% |
| Alleghany Corporation |
1.6% |
| Greenlight Capital Re Cl. A |
1.5% |
| Commercial Banks |
| BOK Financial |
2.2% |
| First Republic Bank |
1.8% |
| CapitalSource |
1.1% |
| Diversified Financial Services |
| Interactive Brokers Group |
1.3% |
| Warsaw Stock Exchange |
0.9% |
| Singapore Exchange |
0.8% |
| Professional Services |
| Verisk Analytics Cl. A |
2.3% |
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Asset Allocation
as of 3/31/2012
% of Net Assets (Subject to Change)
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Five-Year Morningstar Statistical Measures as of 3/31/2012*
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RFS |
Category Median |
Best Breakpoint |
| Sharpe Ratio |
0.06 |
-0.12 |
-0.04 |
| Standard Deviation |
23.35 |
26.09 |
23.16 |
Royce Financial Services Fund's value approach produced below average volatility relative to financial services objective funds.
Risk Disclosure
The Sharpe Ratio is calculated for a specified period by dividing a fund's annualized excess returns by its annualized standard deviation. The higher the Sharpe Ratio, the better the fund's historical risk-adjusted performance. Standard deviation is a statistical measure within which a fund's total returns have varied over time. The greater the standard deviation, the greater a fund's volatility.
Risk/Return Comparison
Five-Year Period Ended 3/31/2012
| |
Average Annual Total Return |
Standard Deviation |
Return Efficiency* |
| RFS |
-0.27 |
23.35 |
-0.01 |
| Russell 2000 |
2.13 |
24.68 |
0.09 |
|
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Down Quarters
Performance Comparison Since RFS's Inception Through 3/31/12
| Quarter |
|
RFS |
Spread |
| 9/30/11 |
-21.9% |
-20.1% |
+1.8% |
| 6/30/11 |
-1.6 |
-2.8 |
-1.2 |
| 6/30/10 |
-9.9 |
-12.8 |
-2.9 |
| 3/31/09 |
-15.0 |
-8.7 |
+6.3 |
| 12/31/08 |
-26.1 |
-25.1 |
+1.0 |
| 9/30/08 |
-1.1 |
-0.5 |
+0.6 |
| 3/31/08 |
-9.9 |
-10.4 |
-0.5 |
| 12/31/07 |
-4.6 |
-3.1 |
+1.5 |
| 9/30/07 |
-3.1 |
-3.1 |
0.0 |
| 6/30/06 |
-5.0 |
+1.5 |
+6.5 |
| 3/31/05 |
-5.3 |
-2.3 |
+3.0 |
| 9/30/04 |
-2.9 |
+0.8 |
+3.7 |
Royce Financial Services Fund outperformed the in eight out of 12 down quarters.
Down Market Performance Comparison (In Percentages):
as of Quarter-End 3/31/2012
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1-Month* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
-1.52% |
13.66% |
-5.97% |
13.80% |
-0.71% |
5.53% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |
| |
1Q* |
YTD* |
1YR |
3YR |
5YR |
Since Inception |
Inception Date |
| RYFSX |
15.41% |
15.41% |
-2.99% |
20.62% |
-0.27% |
5.78% |
12/31/2003 |
| Annual Operating Expenses: Gross 2.12% Net 1.67% |

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Shareholder Fees
| (fees paid directly from your investment) |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases |
0.00% |
| Maximum deferred sales charge |
0.00% |
| Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on reinvested dividends |
0.00% |
| Redemption fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held for less than 180 days) |
1.00% |
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
| (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |
| Management fees |
1.00% |
| Distribution (12b-1) fees |
0.25% |
| Other expenses |
0.59% |
| Acquired fund fees and expenses |
0.05% |
| Total annual Fund operating expenses |
1.89% |
| Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
(0.35)% |
| Total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
1.54% |
Royce has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's net annual operating expenses, other than acquired fund fees and expenses, at or below 1.49% through April 30, 2012.
Total annual Fund operating expenses may differ from the expense ratio in the Fund's Financial Highlights because they include only the Fund's direct operating expenses and do not include acquired fund fees and expenses, which reflect the estimated amount of the fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its investments in mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and other investment companies.
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Account Minimums
| To Open an Account |
| Regular |
$2,000 |
| Traditional/Roth IRA/Coverdell ESA |
$1,000 |
| Automatic Investment and Direct Deposit Plans |
$1,000 |
| 401(k)s |
none |
| Subsequent Investments |
| All Account Types |
$50 |
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