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Meridian Value (MVALX)On Oct 13: 25.01  Up 1.81 (7.80%)  
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Meridian Value
60 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd Suite 306 Larkspur CA 94939
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Blend
Fund Family:Meridian
Net Assets:1.27B
Year-to-Date Return:-11.06%
Yield:1.01%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:10-Feb-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Richard F. Aster Jr.
Lead Manager since 10-Feb-94
Aster serves as president of Aster Investment Management Company, which he founded in 1977. Previously, he spent six years as a securities analyst for Robertson, Coleman, Siebel.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
MVALX can be purchased from 39 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of total assets in common stocks and equity-related securities (such as convertible debt securities and warrants). It may invest up to 35% of total assets in fixed income securities, including high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities rated below Ca by Moody's or C by S&P, or unrated but comparable quality. It does not typically invest more than 25% of total assets in securities of foreign companies.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (18-Dec-07): 0.35
Last Cap Gain (18-Dec-07): 6.04
Annual Holdings Turnover 61.00%
Average for Category: 91.43%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMVALXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.08% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.31%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.51%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $343$609
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $595$956
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,317$1,894
* Per $10,000 invested


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