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Firsthand Technology Value (TVFQX)On Aug 21: 37.17  Down 0.02 (0.05%)  
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Firsthand Technology Value
Firsthand Funds 125 S. Market Street Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Technology
Fund Family:Firsthand Funds
Net Assets:292.42M
Year-to-Date Return:-18.77%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:20-May-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Specialty-Technology
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Kevin M. Landis
Lead Manager since 20-May-94
Landis is the chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. He co-founded the firm in 1993.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
TVFQX can be purchased from 64 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in high-technology companies. It may purchase stocks of small-, mid-, and large-cap companies. The fund's investments may include young, relatively small companies that are not yet broadly known, or well-established companies that we believe are currently out of favor in the market. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain (17-Dec-01): 0.39
Annual Holdings Turnover 50.00%
Average for Category: 176.97%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseTVFQXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.93% 1.82%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.72%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $605$731
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,040$1,138
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,245$2,255
* Per $10,000 invested


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