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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs A (DIVAX)On Oct 10: 11.19  Down 0.10 (0.89%)  
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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs A
522 Fifth Avenue 19th Flr. Jersey City NJ 07311
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:51.75M
Year-to-Date Return:-12.69%
Yield:1.20%
Morningstar Rating:1 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jul-97
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Gregory Robert Lai
Lead Manager since 21-May-08
Lai has been associated with the Investment Adviser in an investment management capacity since May 2007. Prior to May 2007, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Affinity Investment Advisors. Lai 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
DIVAX can be purchased from 33 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks reasonable current income and long-term growth of income and capital. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in common stocks of companies which pay dividends and have the potential for increasing dividends. The management employs a quantitative screening process in an attempt to identify a number of common stocks which are undervalued and pay dividends. The investments may include foreign securities held directly.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (23-Jun-08): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 34.00%
Average for Category: 71.30%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDIVAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.88% 1.11%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.25% 5.21%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $791$577
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $987$877
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,552$1,739
* Per $10,000 invested


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