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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs I (DIVDX)On Oct 7: 12.42  Down 0.75 (5.69%)  
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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs I
522 Fifth Avenue 19th Flr. Jersey City NJ 07311
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:96.11M
Year-to-Date Return:-12.56%
Yield:1.47%
Morningstar Rating:2 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:$5,000,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
DIVDX can be purchased from 18 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): 0.07
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 34.00%
Average for Category: 71.30%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDIVDXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.63% 1.11%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.21%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $202$577
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $351$877
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $786$1,739
* Per $10,000 invested


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