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Forward Opportunities A (HSYTX)On Sep 2: 8.19   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Forward Opportunities A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Growth
Fund Family:Forward Funds
Net Assets:4.26M
Year-to-Date Return:-12.87%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:1 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Oct-97
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Joesph E. Besecker
Lead Manager since 01-May-05
Besecker is the chairman, president and CEO of Emerald Asset Management, Inc. He has been primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Forward Emerald Opportunities Fund since May 2005. From June 2000 to May 2005, Besecker managed the Groundhog Fund LP and from October 2001 to May 2005, he managed the Emerald Advantage Funds LP. Besecker has over nineteen years experience in the money management business, starting his career as an investment professional with Merrill Lynch and E.F. Hutton.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$4,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$4,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$500
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
HSYTX can be purchased from 47 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation. The fund will invest principally in equity securities of companies that are believed to be poised for significant growth in a wide range of industries. the fund will invest at a minimum 25% of total assets in a nondiversified portfolio of equity securities of public companies in the technology sector The fund is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain N/A
Annual Holdings Turnover 380.00%
Average for Category: 117.59%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseHSYTXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.99% 1.49%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.35% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.34%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.67%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,479$701
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,111$1,080
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $3,794$2,122
* Per $10,000 invested


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