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3/1/2011

Parnassus Small-Cap Fund Update

Ryan Wilsey to manage Parnassus Small-Cap Fund with Jerome Dodson Effective May 2, 2011

11/18/2010

Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans adds Parnassus Equity Income Fund

Press Release - Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans offers PRILX

11/3/2010

Parnassus Investments Wins MFEA Star Award

Parnassus Investments receives an MFEA award for Best Special Retirement Communications – Retail.

8/23/2010

Parnassus Investments Hires New Analysts Focused on ESG Research

Parnassus Investments continues the expansion of its investment team by hiring two new analysts to focus on the firm’s ESG research.

4/26/2010

Parnassus Investments Named Best Equity Fund Group

Parnassus Investments is honored to be the recipient of two Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Awards for 2010.

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11/16/2011

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.

5/13/2011

USA Today – 2011 All-Star Mutual Funds

The Parnassus Small-Cap Fund is selected to USA TODAY’s list of 20 top performers.

1/27/2011

U.S. News – Best Large-Cap Blend Funds for the Long Term

Russell Kinnel, Morningstar’s director of mutual fund research, says, "Regardless of how they perform year to year, large-cap funds deserve a spot in your portfolio."

1/8/2011

Washington Post – Three winning stock fund managers in 2010

Jerome Dodson is interviewed as manager of one of the best-performing stock funds, Parnassus Small-Cap Fund, in 2010.

1/6/2011

Charles Schwab On Investing – Volatility: Curb Your Exposure

On Investing talks with Todd Ahlsten, Portfolio Manager of the Parnassus Equity Income Fund, to learn how he manages volatility within the portfolio.

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11/2/2011

Parnassus Funds Quarterly Report 9/30/11

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

8/4/2011

Parnassus Funds Semiannual Report 6/30/11

The semiannual report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the second quarter of 2011.

5/2/2011

Parnassus Funds Quarterly Report 3/31/11

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

2/9/2011

Parnassus Funds Annual Report 12/31/10

The annual report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the fourth quarter of 2010.

11/8/2010

Parnassus Funds Quarterly Report 9/30/10

The quarterly report for the Parnassus Funds reviews the performance for the third quarter of 2010.

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1/9/2012

Research Insight

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Portfolio Manager Minh T. Bui presents the currently prevailing macroeconomic framework as well as alternative schools of economic thought.

10/11/2011

Research Insight

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Senior Research Analyst Romahlo Wilson offers insight into our recent investment in CVS Caremark.

7/20/2011

Research Insight

In this Parnassus Digest, Director of Research and Portfolio Manager Ben Allen discusses why Waste Management is a top holding for the Funds.

4/13/2011

Research Insight

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Senior Research Analyst Ian Sexsmith shares our approach to investing in bank stocks.

1/7/2011

Research Insight

In this issue of the Parnassus Digest, Portfolio Manager Minh T. Bui takes a closer look at the employment market, in particular the composition of the work force, and what this means for the economy.

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