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EquiTrust Value Growth A (FVGAX)On Dec 15: 12.84  Down 0.06 (0.47%)  
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EquiTrust Value Growth A
5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266-5997
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Farm Bureau
Net Assets:43.46M
Year-to-Date Return:22.13%
Yield:0.95%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Dec-05
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Large Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Douglas G. Higgins
Lead Manager since 01-Feb-08
Higgins joined EquiTrust in 1998 and has served as a portfolio manager since 2000. He is the securities vice president of the firm. Higgins holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$250
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$25
FVGAX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Adviser believes have a potential to earn a high return on capital and/or are undervalued by the market.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Dec-08): 0.12
Last Cap Gain (28-Dec-07): 0.25
Annual Holdings Turnover 29.00%
Average for Category: 78.74%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFVGAXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.08%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 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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