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Delaware Growth Opportunities B (DFBIX)On Aug 29: 17.03  Down 0.17 (0.99%)  
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Delaware Growth Opportunities B
2005 Market St One Commerce Sq Philadelphia PA 19103
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Growth
Fund Family:Delaware Investments
Net Assets:8.52M
Year-to-Date Return:-11.11%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:06-Sep-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Marshall T. Bassett
Lead Manager since 01-Dec-97
Bassett is senior vice president, chief investment officer and portfolio manager with Delaware Investments. He joined Delaware Investment in 1997. Previously, he served as a vice president with Morgan Stanley Asset Management, where he analyzed small growth companies. Prior to that, he worked as a trust officer at Sovran Bank and Trust Company.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$250
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$25
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$25
DFBIX can be purchased from 36 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in common stocks of medium-sized companies. It also invests in securities that are convertible into common stock. The fund typically selects companies that have established themselves within their industry, but still have growth potential.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain (7-Dec-07): 2.75
Annual Holdings Turnover 100.00%
Average for Category: 117.29%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDFBIXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:2.11% 1.49%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.31%
Max Deferred Sales Load:4.00% 2.67%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $944$696
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,373$1,084
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,294$2,130
* Per $10,000 invested


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