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May 2013

Parnassus Fund Manager Update

Ian Sexsmith and Romahlo Wilson to manage Parnassus Fund with Jerome Dodson Effective May 1, 2013

May 2013

Parnassus Investments to Launch Parnassus Asia Fund

Parnassus Investments to Launch Parnassus Asia Fund on May 1, 2013

May 2013

Samantha Palm named Portfolio Manager of the Parnassus Fixed-Income Fund

Samantha Palm named Portfolio Manager of the Parnassus Fixed-Income Fund

December 2012

Parnassus Equity Income Fund added to Charles Schwab's Mutual Fund OneSource Select List

The Parnassus Equity Income Fund (PRBLX) has been named to Charles Schwab's ("Schwab") Mutual Fund OneSource Select List for the third quarter of 2012.

May 2012

Benjamin Allen to Manage Parnassus Equity Income Fund with Todd Ahlsten

Parnassus Equity Income Fund Update Benjamin Allen to Manage Parnassus Equity Income Fund with Todd Ahlsten

Performance data is not current for archived news and updates.

February 2013

International Finance Corporation - IFC $1 Billion Green Bond Marks Largest Climate-Friendly Issuance

The Parnassus Fixed-Income Fund has invested in the largest green bond issue to date. The $1 billion green bond fund was issued by the International Finance Corporate (IFC) and will be used to support IFC climate-friendly projects in developing countries.

February 2013

Fast Company - The Proof Is In The Profits: America's Happiest Companies Make More Money

"Workplace happiness may seem like a fuzzy concept when it comes to financial value. But as the Parnassus Workplace Fund has proven, dignity has--and creates--value." Mark Crowley - Fast Company Magazine

October 2012

The Wall Street Journal – Category Kings

The performance of the Parnassus Fund and the Parnassus Workplace Fund is highlighted in the Wall Street Journal.

February 2012

Fidelity Viewpoints – Reboot your income strategy

Learn where veteran money managers see opportunities for income-oriented investors.

November 2011

Morningstar – Investing in Energy Sustainably (Video)

Morningstar Analyst, Kathryn Young and Director of Research, Ben Allen discuss using a sustainable investing lens to boost long-term returns in the energy sector.

Performance data is not current for archived Parnassus Funds Reports.

February 2013

Parnassus Funds Annual Report 12/31/12

The annual report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the fourth quarter of 2012.

October 2012

Parnassus Funds Quarterly Report 9/30/12

The quarterly report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the third quarter of 2012.

August 2012

Parnassus Funds Semiannual Report 6/30/11

The semiannual report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the second quarter of 2012.

February 2012

Parnassus Funds Annual Report 12/31/11

The annual report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the fourth quarter of 2011.

November 2011

Parnassus Funds Quarterly Report 9/30/11

The quarterly report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the third quarter of 2011.

Performance data is not current for archived Parnassus Digests.

April 2013

Investment Thesis: Mondelez

In this Parnassus Digest, Senior Research Analyst Robert Klaber shares what makes Mondelez a great example of a Parnassus investment.

January 2013

2013 Economic Outlook: Sectoral Financial Balances

In this Parnassus Digest, Portfolio Manager of the Parnassus Fixed-Income Fund, Minh T. Bui, discusses the link between the U.S. government budget and the rest of the economy and how changes in the government budget can impact other economic sectors.

October 2012

Research Insight: Responsible Investment Update

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, ESG Research Manager, Maria Kamin provides a snapshot of Parnassus Investments’ responsible investment initiatives and outlook for the coming year.

July 2012

Research Insight: Evaluating Management

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Senior Research Analyst, Ian Sexsmith explains the Parnassus Investments’ approach to assessing management teams.

April 2012

Mid-caps: An Underappreciated Asset Class

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Portfolio Manager Matthew D. Gershuny discusses why investors should consider an allocation to mid-cap equities.

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