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Morgan Stanley Flexible Income B (DINBX)On Oct 10: 4.49  Down 0.16 (3.44%)  
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Morgan Stanley Flexible Income B
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Multisector Bond
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:47.41M
Year-to-Date Return:-7.74%
Yield:7.36%
Morningstar Rating:1 stars
Fund Inception Date:09-Apr-92
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Abigail L. McKenna
Lead Manager since 30-Apr-03
Abby is a member of the Fixed Income team. She joined Morgan Stanley in 1996 and has 19 years of investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, Abby was a senior portfolio manager at MIMCO, a limited partner at Weiss, Peck & Greer and a portfolio manager at HGK Asset Management. Abby holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
DINBX can be purchased from 28 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks a high level of current income; maximum total return is a secondary consideration only to the extent consistent with the primary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in a portfolio of fixed-income securities. The manager allocates investments among investment grade global securities, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. government securities, high yield securities and emerging market securities. It may invest up to 65% of assets in any one asset class or market segment.It may invest up to 20% of assets in public bank loans made by banks or other financial institutions.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (22-Aug-08): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (24-Oct-94): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 67.00%
Average for Category: 164.39%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDINBXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.66% 1.20%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.85% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 4.26%
Max Deferred Sales Load:5.00% 2.51%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $808$579
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,076$889
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,751$1,758
* Per $10,000 invested


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