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Columbia Strategic Income A (COSIX)On Nov 6: 5.82  Up 0.01 (0.17%)  
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Columbia Strategic Income A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Multisector Bond
Fund Family:Columbia
Net Assets:1.03B
Year-to-Date Return:16.39%
Yield:6.18%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:21-Apr-77
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Laura A. Ostrander
Lead Manager since 01-Sep-00
Ostrander is the Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Columbia Managemnt. She is head of the international fixed-income group,a member of the investment strategy committee and core plus strategy team. Ostrander joined Columbia Management in 1996. Previously, she was a global fixed-income portfolio manager with American Express Financial Advisors in Minneapolis. She also worked with the Offitbank(New York) as a portfolio manager and a global bond and foreign exchange analyst.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
COSIX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies including mortgage- and other asset-backed securities. It also invests in debt securities issued by foreign government, companies or other entities, including in emerging market countries and non-dollar denominated securities and securities below investment grade corporate debt securities. The fund may invest in derivatives, including futures, forwards, options, swap contracts and other derivative instruments.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (21-Sep-09): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (31-Dec-96): 0.04
Annual Holdings Turnover 43.00%
Average for Category: 135.37%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseCOSIXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.98% 1.15%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.75% 4.05%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.54%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 771$526
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 988$826
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,614$1,646
* Per $10,000 invested


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