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Fifth Third Micro Cap Value Fund

Average Annual Returns as of 12/31/01**

One Year

Fifth Third

Micro Cap Value Fund

S&P 500

Russell 2000 Index

Three Years Since Inception*

21.88% 13.01% 8.83%

(11.'88') (1.03)
(2.49%) 6.42%

NIA

NIA

* Inception date of 211198
** Investment C Shares
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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**With 1% CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge). The performance data quoted represent past performance and is not an indication of future results. For the period prior to August 13, 2001, the quoted performance of the Fund reflects the performance of the Investor
Shares of the FifthThird/Maxus Equity Fund, adjusted to reflect the expenses and sales charge for the Investment C Shares. On August 13, 2001, that Fund, a registered open-end investment company managed by FifthThird Fund Asset Management, Inc., was merged
into FifthThird Micro CapValue Fund. Investment return and the net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than they originally cost.There are risks associated with investing in small-captompanies, which tend to
be more volatile and less liquid than stocks of large companies, including the increased risk of price fluctuations. For more information on the Fifth Third Funds, including fees, expenses, ongoing charges and historical fund performance, call 1-888-799-5353 for a
prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc. serves as Investment Advisor to the FifthThird Funds and receives a fee for its services.The Fifth Third Funds are distributed by FifthThird Funds
Distributor, Inc., 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH 43219, which is not affiliated with the Investment Advisor. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally representative of the stock market. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index of the smallest 2,000
companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by market capitalization. Fifth Third Funds and other investment products offered through Fifth Third Securities, Inc., member NASD and SIPC:

• Are Not FDIC Insured

• Offer No Bank Guarantee

• May Lose Value

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