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First Investors Special Situations A (FISSX)On Feb 9: 18.55  Up 0.27 (1.48%)  
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First Investors Special Situations A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Small Blend
Fund Family:First Investors
Net Assets:248.14M
Year-to-Date Return:-3.75%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:18-Sep-90
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Jason V. Ronovech
Lead Manager since 08-Aug-07
Ronovech is vice president of Paradigm Funds Advisor LLC and has served as Co-Portfolio Managers of the Special Situations Fund since 2007. He has served as portfolio manager and analyst since 2005, with his employment since 2000 as an equity analyst.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
FISSX can be purchased from 9 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund primarily invest in common stocks of smaller companies that have a new product or service, are in a position to benefit from some change in the economy, industry transformation, new law, new regulation or new technology. It may invest in stocks of companies with mid or large market caps. The fund may also emphasize certain industry sectors based on economic and market conditions.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (31-Dec-08): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (31-Dec-08): 0.53
Annual Holdings Turnover 55.00%
Average for Category: 96.31%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFISSXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.49% 1.53%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.30% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.37%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.41%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,043$629
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,390$1,005
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,367$2,021
* Per $10,000 invested


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