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Managers Short Duration Government (MGSDX)On Oct 10: 9.47  Down 0.01 (0.11%)  
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Managers Short Duration Government
800 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk CT 06854
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Ultrashort Bond
Fund Family:Managers Funds
Net Assets:242.45M
Year-to-Date Return:1.02%
Yield:4.09%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Mar-92
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Ultrashort Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Daniel C. Dektar
Lead Manager since 31-Mar-92
Dektar is principal, executive vice president, director of portfolio manager, and director of Smith Breeden Associates, his employer since 1986. Previously, he worked as a financial analyst in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley and Company and as an associate in the mergers and acquisitions group of Montgomery Securities.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
MGSDX can be purchased from 80 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks current income consistent with low volatility of net asset value. The fund invests at least 80% of total assets in bonds (debt securities) issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities and synthetic instruments or derivatives having economic characteristics similar to such debt securities. It may invest in high-quality mortgage securities. The fund does not purchase a put or call option on U.S. Government securities or mortgage-backed securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Aug-08): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (11-Dec-92): 0.00
Annual Holdings Turnover 199.00%
Average for Category: 75.96%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMGSDXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.84% 0.74%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 1.89%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.25%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $393$339
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $681$551
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,500$1,156
* Per $10,000 invested


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