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Firsthand Alternative Energy (ALTEX)On Dec 18: 7.78  Up 0.13 (1.70%)  
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Firsthand Alternative Energy
125 South Market Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Equity Energy
Fund Family:Firsthand Funds
Net Assets:6.17M
Year-to-Date Return:27.11%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:N/A
Fund Inception Date:29-Oct-07
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Equity Energy
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Kevin M. Landis
Lead Manager since 29-Oct-07
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
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in alternative energy and energy technology companies, both U.S. and international. It may also invest a substantial portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents. The fund may also engage in short sales. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
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Annual Holdings Turnover 44.00%
Average for Category: 104.17%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseALTEXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.72%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.11%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.75%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$680
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,033
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,038
* Per $10,000 invested


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