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First Investors NY Insured Tax-Free A (FNYFX)On Oct 7: 13.28  Down 0.04 (0.30%)  
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First Investors NY Insured Tax-Free A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Muni New York Long
Fund Family:First Investors
Net Assets:145.39M
Year-to-Date Return:1.38%
Yield:3.85%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Jun-84
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Clark D. Wagner
Lead Manager since 01-Jul-91
Wagner is chief investment officer at First Investors Management Company, his employer since 1991. Previously, he spent three years as a vice president with General Electric Investment Corporation, and two years as a senior trader with American Express Company. He also worked at National Westminster Bank USA. Wagner is a member of the Municipal Forum of New York and the Municipal Bond Buyers Conference. He is a contributor to the Handbook of Municipal Bonds.
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
FNYFX can be purchased from 27 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high interest income that is exempt from both federal and state income tax. The fund primarily invests in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax, the federal AMT, and any applicable income tax for individual residents of a particular state. It may invest significantly in municipal securities that are issued by U.S. commonwealths, possessions or territories. The fund generally invests in long-term bonds with maturities of fifteen years or more and may also invest in derivative securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (29-Aug-08): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (31-Dec-03): 0.12
Annual Holdings Turnover 13.00%
Average for Category: 19.25%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFNYFXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.96% 1.11%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.30% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 4.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $877$610
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,105$881
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,756$1,642
* Per $10,000 invested


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