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MainStay International Equity A (MSEAX)On Nov 21: 10.02  Up 0.41 (4.27%)  
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MainStay International Equity A
169 Lackawanna Ave. Parsippany, NJ 07054
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Foreign Large Blend
Fund Family:MainStay
Net Assets:63.32M
Year-to-Date Return:-29.30%
Yield:0.42%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:03-Jan-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Rupal J. Bhansali
Lead Manager since 01-May-01
Bhansali joined MacKay Shields as managing director and head of the International Equity Division Product in 2001. She was previously the co-head of the international equity division at Oppenheimer Capital from 1995 to 2000. Earlier in her career, Bhansali worked in various capacities doing investment research and advisory work at Soros Fund Management, Crosby Securities and ICICI Ltd. She has over 10 years of experience in the industry.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$25,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$500
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities of issuers, wherever organized, who do business mainly outside the United States. It invests in a variety of countries, with a minimum of five countries other than the United States, including countries with established economies as well as emerging-market countries. The fund's stock selection process favors well-established companies with stable earnings and below-average debt.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (12-Dec-07): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (7-Dec-07): 1.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 49.00%
Average for Category: 78.70%
FEES & EXPENSES 
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Total Expense Ratio:1.58% 1.42%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.50% 5.32%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.75%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $964$650
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,267$993
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,125$1,966
* Per $10,000 invested


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