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Forward Asia Ex-Japan Equities Inst (FFASX)On Oct 10: 5.01  Down 0.15 (2.91%)  
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Forward Asia Ex-Japan Equities Inst
433 California Street 11th Floor San Francisco CA 94104
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Fund Family:Forward Funds
Net Assets:4.74M
Year-to-Date Return:-28.10%
Yield:%
Morningstar Rating:N/A
Fund Inception Date:31-Dec-07
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Nidhi Mahurkar
Lead Manager since 31-Dec-07
Mahurkar, Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equities, joined PAM in May 2001. From May 2001 through January 2006 she was a Senior Investment Manager, Emerging Markets. She has been the Co-Business unit head, on the Emerging Markets Team since January 2006. Prior to that, Mahurkar had almost five years experience in managing Asian equities at Lazard Asset Management. Prior to joining Lazard, she worked with American Express in London.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$100,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
FFASX can be purchased from 7 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in the equity securities of companies located in Asia, but not including companies located in Japan. It invests in at least 10 Asian countries but may, under certain circumstances, invest in as few as seven countries. The fund is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain N/A
Annual Holdings Turnover N/A
Average for Category: 90.72%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFFASXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.91%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.30%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.60%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $702$1,013
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $N/A$1,438
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $N/A$2,787
* Per $10,000 invested


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