long-term performance
record that few other
investments can match
There has never been a time when the future of the stock market was clear and today is no different. But equities do have a historical record of keeping ahead of inflation and providing superior capital growth no matter what the economic or political scenario—not without interruption of course, but over the long term. Investing in U.S. equities is one of the best ways to preserve purchasing power now and build assets for the future.
It's also important to remember that when investing for long-term growth, time—not timing—is what counts the most. While it's easy to find an excuse for not getting into the stock market at all, the long-term cost of waiting for the "right moment" to invest can be high. Numerous studies have shown that how long you hold an investment in U.S. equities, not the specific date you decide to buy or sell, is what can make a crucial difference in your ability to meet your financial goals.
The Value Line Fund is designed to provide long-term growth of capital by investing substantially all of its assets in common stocks or securities convertible into common stock. Current income is a secondary objective, and from time to time, a portion of the Fund's assets may be invested in debt securities, short-term indebtedness, bonds, preferred stocks or cash. Of course, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
institutional-quality research
Established in 1950, The Value Line Fund is the oldest in the Value Line family of funds. The Value Line Fund managers make investment decisions using data from the same Value Line analysts widely acclaimed for their quality research and the same proprietary computer models, including the Value Line TimelinessTM Ranking System that we use for our conservative corporate and institutional clients.
The Fund invests in a well diversified portfolio of common stocks or securities convertible into common stock and, will usually invest in those securities ranked 1 or 2 by the Value Line Ranking System for earnings and price momentum. For added income and diversification, the Fund may also invest up to 15% of assets in stocks ranked 3. Overall, the Fund maintains a growth-stock approach and focuses on the managers' key strength, i.e. individual stock picking.
There are risks in all investments, including any stock investment, and in all mutual funds that invest in stocks. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than the original cost.
