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Dreyfus Appreciation (DGAGX)On Dec 29: 33.83  Down 0.02 (0.06%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Dreyfus
Net Assets:2.32B
Year-to-Date Return:20.53%
Yield:2.04%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:18-Jan-84
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Fayez Sarofim
Lead Manager since 18-Jan-84
Sarofim is president and chairman of Sarofim and Co., which he founded in 1958.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$750
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
DGAGX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth consistent with the preservation of capital; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in common stock. It focuses on blue chip companies with total market capitalizations of more than $5 billion at the time of purchase, including multi-national companies. The fund also may invest in companies which it considers undervalued in terms of earnings, assets or growth prospects.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Mar-09): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (22-Dec-08): 1.19
Annual Holdings Turnover 6.98%
Average for Category: 78.74%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDGAGXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.08%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$781
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,299
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,389
* Per $10,000 invested


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