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Seligman Global Technology A (SHGTX)On Oct 6: 12.78  Down 0.61 (4.56%)  
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Seligman Global Technology A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Technology
Fund Family:Seligman
Net Assets:256.21M
Year-to-Date Return:-8.74%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:23-May-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Specialty-Technology
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Richard Parower
Lead Manager since 02-Jan-02
Parower is vice president and portfolio manager with Seligman, his employer since April 2000. Prior to joining Seligman, from June 1998 to April 2000, Parower was a Senior Analyst with Citibank Global Asset Management cover Global IT Services. From September 1995 to June 1998, he was a Senior Analyst with Montgomery Asset Management and from June 1993 to September 1995, he was a securities analyst for G.T. Capital Management.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$0
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$250
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
SHGTX can be purchased from 77 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund generally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities of US and non-US companies with business operations in technology and technology-related industries. It invest at least 40% of net assets in companies that maintain their principal place of business or conduct their principal business activities outside the US, have their securities traded on non-US exchanges or have been formed under the laws of non-US countries. The fund may also invest up to 10% of assets in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (22-Dec-95): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (17-Nov-00): 4.79
Annual Holdings Turnover 208.00%
Average for Category: 176.59%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseSHGTXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.75% 1.82%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.69%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,094$734
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,469$1,144
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,519$2,267
* Per $10,000 invested


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