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  2. Royce Select Fund I (RYSFX)

    Investment Class
    QUALIFIED INVESTOR

    Qualified Investors may use Royce's Select Funds, which use a performance fee structure with a specific portfolio management style.

     

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    1. Open to New Investors

      NAV as of 3/12/2010  $18.39
      Daily NAV change  +$0.03 (+0.16%)

      2. Recent News on this Fund


    1. Management Team

      Portfolio Manager

      Lauren A. Romeo

      Assistant Portfolio Manager

      Charles M. Royce

      Top 10 Positions As of Quarter-End 12/31/09
      % of Net Assets (Subject to Change)

      Pason Systems 2.1%
      Corinthian Colleges 2.1%
      Oil States International 2.1%
      Sims Metal Management ADR 2.0%
      ShawCor Cl. A 2.0%
      Cal-Maine Foods 2.0%
      SEI Investments 1.8%
      GrafTech International 1.8%
      Intrepid Potash 1.8%
      Reliance Steel & Aluminum 1.8%
      Top 10 as % of Total 19.6%

      Relative Risk Spectrum

      Risk Assessment

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    2. Royce Select Fund I (RS1) seeks long-term growth of capital and is designed for “qualified investors.” The Fund invests in both long and short positions in equity securities. The long portion of the Fund’s portfolio is invested primarily in a limited number (generally less than 100) of micro-cap, small-cap and mid-cap companies with market capitalizations up to $5 billion, that Royce believes possess excellent business strengths and/or growth prospects, high internal rates of return and low leverage. We believe that investors in the Fund should have a long-term investment horizon of at least three years.

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      Average Annual Total Returns
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/09 as of Month-End 2/28/10

        4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Incept
      RYSFX 4.05% 39.59% 39.59% 4.62% 7.86% 12.03% 14.60%
      Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 5.67%
      Inception Date: 11/18/1998  Annual Operating Expenses: 0.08%

      * Not Annualized.

      Important Performance and Expense Information

      All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. Shares redeemed within 365 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee payable to the Fund. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.

      Operating expenses for Royce Select Fund I reflect the Fund's total annual operating expenses as of the most current prospectus and includes the Fund's management fee based on 12.5% of its pre-fee, high watermarked return of 0.56% in 2008. Royce & Associates has contractually agreed to absorb all other operating expenses of the Fund, other than dividend expense relating to any short selling activity of the Fund and acquired fund fees and expenses, when applicable. Acquired fund fees and expenses are those incurred indirectly as a result of investment in one or more acquired funds, including mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

      Only persons who are "qualified investors" may invest in Royce Select Fund I. The Fund's initial minimum investment is $50,000.

      1. Fund Statistics
        as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009

        Ticker Symbol RYSFX
        Fund Net Assets (All Classes) $34 million
        Number of Holdings 64
        Average Market Capitalization* $1.55 billion
        Weighted Average P/E Ratio** 20.2x
        Weighted Average P/B Ratio 2.0x
        Portfolio Turnover 2009 116%
        Minimum Investment $50,000
        Cusip Number 780905766
        Fund Number 250
        Inception Date 11/18/1998
        Benchmark Index Russell 2000

        * Geometrically calculated
        ** The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (18% of portfolio holdings as of 12/31/2009).

      2. Growth of Hypothetical $10,000

        Invested 11/18/1998

        As of Quarter-End 12/31/2009

        RYSFX vs Russell 2000

    1. Growth of Hypothetical $10,000

      Invested 11/18/1998

      As of Quarter-End 12/31/2009

      RYSFX vs Russell 2000

      Calendar Year Total Returns
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009

      Calendar Year Total Returns

      Performance Breakdown by Sector
      for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009

        Sector Name Gain/Loss*
      (in millions)
      1 Natural Resources $0.47
      2 Industrial Products $0.25
      3 Industrial Services $0.13
      4 Consumer Products $0.13
      5 Diversified Investment Companies $0.07
      6 Consumer Services $0.05
      7 Technology $0.03
      8 Financial Intermediaries $0.03
      9 Health $0.01
      10 Financial Services -$0.01

      *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.

      Top 5 Winners*
      for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009

      Company Gain*
      (in millions)
      Major Drilling Group International $0.16
      Cal-Maine Foods $0.14
      Intrepid Potash $0.11
      Cliffs Natural Resources $0.11
      Gardner Denver $0.10

      *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.

      Top 5 Losers*
      for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009

      Company Loss*
      (in millions)
      Corinthian Colleges -$0.17
      Cintas Corporation -$0.08
      SEI Investments -$0.05
      KBR -$0.05
      Columbus McKinnon -$0.03

      *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.

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    2. Average Annual Total Returns
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/09 as of Month-End 2/28/10

        4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Incept
      RYSFX 4.05% 39.59% 39.59% 4.62% 7.86% 12.03% 14.60%
      Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 5.67%
      Annual Operating Expenses: 0.08%
      Inception Date: 11/18/1998

      * Not Annualized.

      Important Performance and Expense Information

      All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. Shares redeemed within 365 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee payable to the Fund. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.

      Operating expenses for Royce Select Fund I reflect the Fund's total annual operating expenses as of the most current prospectus and includes the Fund's management fee based on 12.5% of its pre-fee, high watermarked return of 0.56% in 2008. Royce & Associates has contractually agreed to absorb all other operating expenses of the Fund, other than dividend expense relating to any short selling activity of the Fund and acquired fund fees and expenses, when applicable. Acquired fund fees and expenses are those incurred indirectly as a result of investment in one or more acquired funds, including mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

      Only persons who are "qualified investors" may invest in Royce Select Fund I. The Fund's initial minimum investment is $50,000.


      Small-Cap Market Cycle Performance as of Quarter-End 12/31/09

      RYSFX
      3/09/00 - 7/13/07
      RS1 188.2%
      Russell 2000 54.8%
      7/13/07 - 12/31/09
      RS1 1.9%
      Russell 2000 -24.2%

      View how RS1 performed during down markets.

      Absolute Return Focus: Five Year Return Periods as of Quarter-End 12/31/09
      Number of Five-Year Average Annual Return Periods since RS1's Inception

      RYSFX

      Distribution History

      5-Year Distribution History
      Record Date Payable Date Ordinary Income S/T Gains L/T Gains Total Reinvest Price
      12/15/09 12/16/09 $0.1536 $— $— $0.15 $17.28
      12/15/08 12/16/08 $0.1596 $0.3711 $0.3425 $0.87 $12.29
      12/27/07 12/28/07 $0.0022 $0.1670 $2.7023 $2.87 $18.30
      12/26/06 12/27/06 $0.0000 $0.5343 $2.5144 $3.05 $19.22
      12/27/05 12/28/05 $0.0000 $0.8597 $3.1295 $3.99 $19.23
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      1. NAV History

        Previous 12 Months Ending 2/28/2010
        High $17.99 1/08/10
        Low $9.75 3/09/09
        Previous Month Ending 2/28/2010
        High $17.59 2/22/10
        Low $9.75 3/09/09

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      2. Year-End NAVs

        Year NAV
        2009 $17.42
        2008 $12.59
        2007 $18.20
        2006 $19.02
        2005 $19.16
        2004 $208.67
        2003 $198.08
        2002 $146.01
        2001 $176.97
        2000 $147.35

  3. Portfolio Manager

    Lauren A. Romeo

    Lauren A. Romeo

    • Portfolio Manager
    • CFA

    Lauren A. Romeo, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager for Royce & Associates, LLC, investment adviser to The Royce Funds.

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    Education

    • BA, University of Notre Dame
    • MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

    Experience

    • 17 Years of Experience
    • 6 Years at Royce

    Assistant Portfolio Manager

    Charles M. Royce

    Charles M. Royce

    • President, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

    Charles M. Royce is President, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager 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

    • 47 Years of Experience
    • 37 Years at Royce

    1. Portfolio Statistics
      as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009

      Fund Net Assets (All Classes) $34 million
      Number of Holdings 64
      Average Market Capitalization* $1.55 billion
      Weighted Average P/E Ratio** 20.2x
      Weighted Average P/B Ratio 2.0x
      Portfolio Turnover 2009 116%

      *Geometrically calculated
      **The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (18% of portfolio holdings as of 12/31/2009).

      Market Cap Exposure (In Millions)
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009

      Royce Select Fund I

    2. Top 10 Positions
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
      as of Month-End 1/31/2010
      % of Net Assets (Subject to Change)

      Pason Systems 2.1%
      Corinthian Colleges 2.1%
      Oil States International 2.1%
      Sims Metal Management ADR 2.0%
      ShawCor Cl. A 2.0%
      Cal-Maine Foods 2.0%
      SEI Investments 1.8%
      GrafTech International 1.8%
      Intrepid Potash 1.8%
      Reliance Steel & Aluminum 1.8%
      Top 10 as % of Total 19.6%

      Portfolio Holdings
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009

      View the complete list of holdings for Royce Select Fund I for the quarter ended 12/31/2009. Not posted sooner than 15 days after the end of the period. Unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings is presented for informational purposes only.

    3. Portfolio Sector Breakdown
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
      as of Month-End 1/31/2010
      % of Net Assets (Subject to Change)

      Industrial Services 21.3%
      Industrial Products 16.8%
      Natural Resources 13.9%
      Financial Services 7.7%
      Technology 7.4%
      Consumer Products 7.1%
      Financial Intermediaries 5.8%
      Health 2.3%
      Diversified Investment Companies 1.8%
      Consumer Services 1.3%
      Treasuries, Cash & Cash Equivalents 14.6%

      Asset Allocation
      as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009
      % of Net Assets (Subject to Change)

      Royce Select Fund I Asset Allocation

    1. Relative Risk Spectrum

      Risk Assessment

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      Five-Year Morningstar Statistical Measures as of 12/31/2009*

        RS1 Category Median Best Breakpoint
      Sharpe Ratio 0.36 0.01 0.09
      Standard Deviation 17.70 20.84 19.75

      *Five years ended 12/31/2009. Category Median and Best Quartile Breakpoint based on 314 small-cap objective funds (oldest class only) with at least five years of history.

      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.

      Risk/Return Comparison
      Five-Year Period Ended 12/31/2009

        Average Annual Total Return Standard Deviation Return Efficiency*
      RS1 7.86 17.70 0.44
      Russell 2000 0.51 21.35 0.02

      *Return Efficiency is the average annual total return divided by the annualized standard deviation over a designated time period. Please read the prospectus for a more complete discussion of risk.

      Russell 2000 Down Quarters
      Performance Comparison 15 Years Ended 12/31/09

      Quarter Russell 2000 RS1 Spread
      3/31/09 -15.0% -7.2% +7.8% 
      12/31/08 -26.1 -21.9 +4.2 
      9/30/08 -1.1 -1.0 +0.1 
      3/31/08 -9.9 -5.5 +4.4 
      12/31/07 -4.6 -1.0 +3.6 
      9/30/07 -3.1 +1.9 +5.0 
      6/30/06 -5.0 -4.4 +0.6 
      3/31/05 -5.3 -3.9 +1.4 
      9/30/04 -2.9 -0.2 +2.7 
      3/31/03 -4.5 +0.3 +4.8 
      9/30/02 -21.4 -19.9 +1.5 
      6/30/02 -8.4 -12.0 -3.6 
      9/30/01 -20.8 -15.9 +4.9 
      3/31/01 -6.5 -1.4 +5.1 
      12/31/00 -6.9 -2.4 +4.5 
      6/30/00 -3.8 -1.4 +2.4 
      9/30/99 -6.3 -0.0 +6.3 
      3/31/99 -5.4 -4.2 +1.2 

      Royce Select Fund I outperformed the Russell 2000 in 17 out of 18 down quarters.

    2. Performance in Down Markets: Royce Select Fund I vs. Russell 2000*

      RYSFX vs Russell 2000

      Average Annual Total Returns
      as of Quarter-End 12/31/09 as of Month-End 2/28/10

        4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Incept
      RYSFX 4.05% 39.59% 39.59% 4.62% 7.86% 12.03% 14.60%
      Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 5.67%
      Annual Operating Expenses: 0.08%
      Inception Date: 11/18/1998

      * Not Annualized.

      Important Performance and Expense Information

      All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. Shares redeemed within 365 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee payable to the Fund. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.

      Operating expenses for Royce Select Fund I reflect the Fund's total annual operating expenses as of the most current prospectus and includes the Fund's management fee based on 12.5% of its pre-fee, high watermarked return of 0.56% in 2008. Royce & Associates has contractually agreed to absorb all other operating expenses of the Fund, other than dividend expense relating to any short selling activity of the Fund and acquired fund fees and expenses, when applicable. Acquired fund fees and expenses are those incurred indirectly as a result of investment in one or more acquired funds, including mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

      Only persons who are "qualified investors" may invest in Royce Select Fund I. The Fund's initial minimum investment is $50,000.

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    1. Fees

      Shareholder Fees
      (fees paid directly from your investment)
      Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases none
      Maximum deferred sales charge none
      Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on reinvested dividends none
      Early Redemption Fee
      On purchases held for 365 days or more none
      On purchases held for less than 365 days 2.00%

    2. Annual Fund Operating Expenses

      (expenses deducted from Fund assets)
      Management Fees 0.07%
      Distribution (12b-1) Fees none
      Dividends on securities sold short 0.01%
      Other Expenses none
      Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.08%

      The performance fees are based on 12.5% of the Fund's pre-fee, high watermarked return of 0.56% in 2008. Other expenses are shown as "none" because Royce is responsible for paying them, other than dividend expense relating to any short selling activity of the Fund.

    3. Account Minimums

      To Open an Account
      Regular $50,000
      Traditional/Roth IRA/Coverdell ESA $50,000
      Automatic Investment and Direct Deposit Plans none
      401(k)s none
      Subsequent Investments
      All Account Types $100

      This Fund is designed for qualified investors, as defined in the prospectus.



  7. This material is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The Fund invests primarily in micro-cap, small-cap and mid-cap stocks, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap stocks. The Fund also invests primarily in a limited number of stocks, which may involve considerably more risk that a less concentrated portfolio because of the decline in the value of any one of these stocks would cause the Fund’s over all performance value to decline to a greater degree (Please see “Primary Risks for Fund Investors” in the prospectus). The Russell 2000 is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of domestic small-cap stocks. It measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest publicly traded U.S. companies in the Russell 3000 index.

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