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Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

Summary Prospectus – March 1, 2014

 

Institutional Class HAMGX

Administrative Class  HRMGX

Investor Class HIMGX

    

 

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund’s prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund’s prospectus and other information about the Fund online at harborfunds.com/prospectus. You can also get this information at no cost by calling 800-422-1050 or by sending an e-mail request to funddocuments@harborfunds.com. If you purchase shares of the Fund through a financial intermediary, the prospectus and other information will also be available from your financial intermediary. The current prospectus and statement of additional information, dated March 1, 2014, are incorporated by referenced into this summary prospectus and may be obtained, free of charge, at the website, phone number or e-mail address noted above.

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

 

      Institutional
Class 		    Administrative
Class 		    Investor
Class 		 
Management Fees     0.75%        0.75%        0.75%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees     None        0.25%        0.25%   
Other Expenses     0.09%        0.09%        0.21%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses     0.84%        1.09%        1.21%   

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, under these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

      

One

Year

    

Three

Years

    

Five

Years

    

Ten

Years

 
Institutional    $ 86       $ 268       $ 466       $ 1,037   
Administrative    $ 111       $ 347       $ 601       $ 1,329   
Investor    $ 123       $ 384       $ 665       $ 1,466   

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 111%.

Principal Investment Strategy

Principal Style Characteristics: Mid cap companies with significant capital appreciation potential

The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, principally common and preferred stocks of mid cap companies. We define mid cap companies as those with market capitalizations that fall within the range of the Russell Midcap ® Growth Index, provided that if the upper end of the capitalization range of that Index falls below $15 billion, we will continue to define those companies with market capitalizations between the upper end of the range of the Index and $15 billion as mid cap companies. As of December 31, 2013, the range of the Index was $1.3 billion to $27.4 billion, but it is expected to change frequently.

The Subadviser uses a bottom up approach, employing fundamental analysis to identify individual companies for potential inclusion in the Fund’s portfolio.

In analyzing companies for investment, the Subadviser looks for, among other things, companies that it believes have:

 

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Strong earnings growth

 

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Improving operating trends

 

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Competitive advantages such as a superior management team

 

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Attractive relative value within the context of a security’s primary trading market

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of mid cap companies. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of foreign issuers, including issuers located or doing business in emerging markets.

Principal Risks

There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved. Stocks fluctuate in price and the value of your investment in the Fund may go down. This means that you could lose money on your investment in the Fund or the Fund may not perform as well as other possible investments. Principal risks include:

Market and Issuer risk: Securities markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse market, economic, political or regulatory developments, which may lower the value of securities held by the Fund, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Additionally, an adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value of a particular issuer’s stock.

Growth style risk: Over time, a growth oriented investing style may go in and out of favor, which may cause the Fund to underperform other equity funds that use different investing styles.

Selection risk: The Subadviser’s judgment about the attractiveness, value and potential appreciation of a particular security may be incorrect.

 

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Mid cap risk: The Fund’s performance may be more volatile because it invests primarily in mid cap stocks. Mid cap companies may have limited product lines, markets and financial resources. They are usually less stable in price and less liquid than those of larger, more established companies. Additionally, mid cap stocks may fall out of favor relative to small or large cap stocks, which may cause the Fund to underperform other equity funds that focus on small or large cap stocks.

Foreign securities risk: Because the Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, an investment in the Fund is subject to special risks in addition to those of U.S. securities. These risks include heightened political and economic risks, greater volatility, currency fluctuations, higher transaction costs, delayed settlement, possible foreign controls on investment, and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of foreign markets. Foreign securities are sometimes less liquid and harder to value than securities of U.S. issuers. These risks are more significant for issuers in emerging market countries. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market.

Performance

The following bar chart and table show two aspects of the Fund: volatility and performance. The bar chart shows the volatility — or variability — of the Fund’s annual total returns over time, and shows that Fund performance can change from year to year. The table shows the Fund’s average annual total returns for certain time periods compared to the returns of a broad-based securities index. The bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks and potential rewards of investing in the Fund. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. To obtain updated performance information please visit the Fund’s website at harborfunds.com or call 800-422-1050.

Calendar Year Total Returns for Institutional Class Shares

 

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The Fund’s best and worst calendar quarters during this time period were:

 

         Total Return        Quarter/Year  
Best Quarter        20.22           3rd/2009   
Worst Quarter        -24.65           4th/2008   

Average Annual Total Returns — As of December 31, 2013

 

   

One

Year

   

Five

Years

   

Ten

Years

   

Life of

Class

 
Institutional Class (inception date 11-01-2000)   
Before Taxes     36.01%        19.38%        9.65%        3.32%   
After Taxes on Distributions     29.75%        18.19%        8.77%        N/A   
After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares     22.76%        15.53%        7.76%        N/A   
Administrative Class (inception date 11-01-2002)   
Before Taxes     35.62%        19.12%        9.42%        12.28%   
Investor Class (inception date 11-01-2002)   
Before Taxes     35.43%        18.96%        9.26%        12.14%   

Comparative Index (Life of Class return from 11-01-2000)

(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

  

  

Russell Midcap ® Growth     35.74%        23.37%        9.77%        4.26%   

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax exempt shareholders or shareholders who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for the Administrative and Investor Class shares will vary.

Portfolio Management

Investment Adviser

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.

Subadviser

Wellington Management Company, LLP has subadvised the Fund since September 20, 2005.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Michael T. Carmen, CFA

Wellington Management Company, LLP

Michael T. Carmen, CFA, Senior Vice President and Equity Portfolio Manager of Wellington Management, has served as Portfolio Manager for the Fund since 2005.

Stephen Mortimer

Wellington Management Company, LLP

Stephen Mortimer, Senior Vice President and Equity Portfolio Manager of Wellington Management, has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the Fund since 2010.

Mario E. Abularach, CFA

Wellington Management Company, LLP

 

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Mario E. Abularach, CFA, Senior Vice President and Equity Research Analyst of Wellington Management, has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the Fund since 2006.

Buying and Selling Fund Shares

Shareholders may purchase or sell (redeem) Fund shares on any business day (normally any day the New York Stock Exchange is open). You may conduct transactions by mail, by telephone or through our website.

 

By Mail   

Harbor Funds

P.O. Box 804660

Chicago, IL 60680-4108

By Telephone    800-422-1050
By Visiting Our Website    Harborfunds.com

Investors who wish to purchase, exchange or redeem shares held through a financial intermediary should contact the financial intermediary directly.

The minimum initial investment amounts are shown below. The minimums may be reduced or waived in some cases. There are no minimums for subsequent investments.

 

Type of Account  

Institutional

Class

   

Administrative

Class*

   

Investor

Class

 
Regular   $ 50,000      $ 50,000      $ 2,500   
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)     $50,000        N/A        $1,000   
Custodial (UGMA/UTMA)     $50,000        N/A        $1,000   
*   Limited only to eligible retirement plans and financial intermediaries. There is no minimum investment for qualified retirement plans and Section 457 plans.

Tax Information

Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax and may also be subject to state and local taxes. These distributions will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account. Investments in tax-deferred accounts may be subject to tax when they are withdrawn.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, the Fund and/or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your sales representative to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your sales representative or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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