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Morgan Stanley Global Div Gr Secs A (GLBAX)On Oct 10: 8.08  Down 0.32 (3.81%)  
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Morgan Stanley Global Div Gr Secs A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:540.61M
Year-to-Date Return:-18.79%
Yield:2.36%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jul-97
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Colin McQueen
Lead Manager since 07-Dec-05
McQueen has been associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited in an investment management capacity since December 2005.
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
GLBAX can be purchased from 34 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to provide reasonable current income and long-term growth of income and capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in dividend paying equity securities of companies located in various countries around the world. It seeks investments primarily in common stocks of companies with a record of paying dividends and potential for increasing dividends. The fund invests in at least three separate countries. It may invest up to 20% of assets in convertible debt securities, convertible preferred securities, U.S. government securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (23-Jun-08): 0.12
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.39
Annual Holdings Turnover 39.00%
Average for Category: 61.53%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseGLBAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.16% 1.56%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.25% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $874$695
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,130$1,090
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,860$2,150
* Per $10,000 invested


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