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First Investors Global A (FIISX)On Oct 13: 5.01  Up 0.50 (11.09%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:First Investors
Net Assets:248.88M
Year-to-Date Return:-25.52%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:16-Nov-81
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
World Stock
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Matthew E. Megargel
Lead Manager since 01-Nov-00
Megargel is a senior vice president and partner of Wellington Management, and joined the firm in 1983 as a research analyst and took on additional responsibilities as a portfolio manager in 1988. In 1991, he became solely a portfolio manager with Wellington Management. Megargel holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
FIISX can be purchased from 28 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies that are located throughout the world. Under normal market conditions, it must allocate assets to at least three countries, including the United States. The fund may invest all or a portion of their available cash in an affiliated unregistered money market fund (Unregistered Money Market Fund) without limit in accordance with SEC Rule 12d1-1.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (31-Oct-06): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (7-Dec-07): 1.13
Annual Holdings Turnover 134.00%
Average for Category: 62.58%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFIISXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.70% 1.54%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.30% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,077$690
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,442$1,082
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,466$2,140
* Per $10,000 invested


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