Evergreen Precious Metals A (EKWAX)

Fund Fact Sheet 12-31-09 09-30-09 06-30-2009 03-31-2009 Prospectus Fact Sheet Explanation

Fund Summary The investment seeks long-term capital growth and protection of purchasing power of capital. Obtaining current income is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities of companies that are engaged in, or which receive at least 50% of their revenue from, the exploration, development, mining, processing, or dealing in precious metals and minerals. It may invest up to 25% of assets, in debt securities linked to precious metals and common or preferred stocks of wholly owned subsidiaries of the fund that invest in precious metals and minerals. The fund is nondiversified.

Fund Management Michael P. Bradshaw, Lead Manager since 05-Jun-07
Bradshaw is a director and senior equity analyst with the Evergreen International Core Equity team. Bradshaw has been with EIMC since 2006. Previously, he served as a vice-president and in portfolio manager and senior analyst roles with Pioneer Investment Management from 1997 to 2006. He holds the Financial Charted Analyst designation.