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Beck, Mack & Oliver Global Equity (BMGEX)On Nov 24: 17.27   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Beck, Mack & Oliver Global Equity
Forum Funds (Austin) P.O. Box 588 Portland, ME 04112
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:Austin Funds
Net Assets:57.42M
Year-to-Date Return:22.73%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:08-Dec-93
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Peter Vlachos
Lead Manager since 09-Dec-93
Vlachos has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry. He founded Austin in 1989 and the Fund in 1993, and is continuing operations of the Fund in the same capacity as a Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund at BM&O following the combination of the two firms in April 2009.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$250
BMGEX can be purchased from 15 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of net assets and borrowings in equity securities and securities convertible into common stock of companies based in the United States and worldwide. It also invests in companies that are experiencing growth but whose growth has not been recognized by the market. The fund limits investments in any one country to 25% of total assets currently. The limitation does not apply to the securities of U.S. issuers.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (31-Dec-07): 0.53
Last Cap Gain (10-Dec-08): 0.35
Annual Holdings Turnover 56.00%
Average for Category: 91.32%
FEES & EXPENSES 
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Total Expense Ratio:1.25% 1.51%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.35%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.53%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 662$729
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,175$1,136
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,574$2,279
* Per $10,000 invested


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