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Aberdeen Optimal Allocations Growth A (GVAAX)On Dec 15: 9.46  Down 0.04 (0.42%)  
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Aberdeen Optimal Allocations Growth A
Aberdeen Funds 1735 Market Street 37th Floor Philadelphia,PA 19103
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Aberdeen
Net Assets:3.87M
Year-to-Date Return:27.38%
Yield:0.70%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:29-Jun-04
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Richard Fonash
Lead Manager since 30-Jan-08
Fonash is a Senior Investment Manager for Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. ("Aberdeen"). Prior to joining Aberdeen in October 2007, he was employed by Nationwide Fund Advisors as Chief Investment Officer from January 2007 to September 2007, Chief Operating Officer - Investments from January 2003 to January 2007, and Director, Investment Administration from May 2000 through December 2002. Fonash holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to maximize the total investment return. The fund invests predominantly in underlying funds that are actively managed, many by the adviser. It invests 45-55% in U.S. Stocks, 20-30% in Foreign Stocks and 0-15% in Bonds and Short-Term Investments. The fund is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (23-Jun-09): 0.04
Last Cap Gain (17-Jun-08): 0.18
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 78.74%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseGVAAXCategory
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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