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RS Partners A (RSPFX)On Oct 15: 19.06  Down 1.93 (9.19%)  
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RS Partners A
388 Market Street Suite 1700 San Francisco CA 94111
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Small Blend
Fund Family:RS Funds
Net Assets:1.56B
Year-to-Date Return:-13.27%
Yield:0.40%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:12-Jul-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Andrew P. Pilara, Jr.
Lead Manager since 12-Jul-95
Pilara, Jr. is a portfolio manager with RS Investments. Prior to joining the firm in 1993, he was president of Pilara Associates, an investment management firm he established in 1974. He has been involved in the securities business for more than 30 years, with experience in portfolio management, research, trading, and sales.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
RSPFX can be purchased from 79 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth. The fund invests principally in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations of up to $3 billion that are undervalued. It typically invests most of assets in securities of U.S. companies but may also invest any portion of assets in foreign securities. The fund may at times invest a portion of assets in securities of companies that be engaged in natural resources industries. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (20-Dec-07): 0.12
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-07): 2.77
Annual Holdings Turnover 57.00%
Average for Category: 92.83%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseRSPFXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.49% 1.39%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.75% 5.20%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.61%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $941$592
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,281$968
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,237$1,933
* Per $10,000 invested


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