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Federated Bond A (FDBAX)On Dec 30: 8.77  Up 0.01 (0.11%)  
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Federated Bond A
Federated Investment Series Funds Inc 4000 Ericsson Drive Pittsburgh PA 15237-7000
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Intermediate-Term Bond
Fund Family:Federated
Net Assets:628.96M
Year-to-Date Return:26.06%
Yield:6.10%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jun-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Intermediate-Term Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Joseph M. Balestrino
Lead Manager since 30-Sep-93
Balestrino joined Federated in 1986 and has been a senior portfolio manager and senior vice president of the fund's adviser since 1998. He was a portfolio manager and a vice president of the fund's adviser from 1995 to 1998. Balestrino served as a portfolio manager and an assistant vice president of the adviser from 1993 to 1995. Balestrino holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$1,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks a high level of current income as is constant with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in the investment grade fixed income securities including corporate debt securities and U.S. government obligations. It may invest up to 35% of assets in fixed income securities rated below investment grade. The fund may invest in derivative contracts such as swaps, options, futures and forward contracts.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (24-Nov-09): 0.04
Last Cap Gain YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 226.70%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFDBAXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 0.96%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.50% 4.17%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.65%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$460
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$712
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,435
* Per $10,000 invested


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