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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs A (DIVAX)On Dec 4: 13.68  Up 0.06 (0.44%)  
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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs A
522 Fifth Avenue 19th Flr. Jersey City NJ 07311
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:41.77M
Year-to-Date Return:15.00%
Yield:1.73%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jul-97
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Gregory Robert Lai
Lead Manager since 21-May-08
Lai has been associated with the Investment Adviser in an investment management capacity since May 2007. Prior to May 2007, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Affinity Investment Advisors. Lai holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
DIVAX can be purchased from 15 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks reasonable current income and long-term growth of income and capital. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in common stocks of companies which pay dividends and have the potential for increasing dividends. The management employs a quantitative screening process in an attempt to identify a number of common stocks which are undervalued and pay dividends. The investments may include foreign securities held directly. It may invest 20% of asset in convertible and fixed-income securities. In addition, the Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (commonly known as ?REITs?).
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Sep-09): 0.04
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 67.00%
Average for Category: 78.94%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDIVAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.95% 1.08%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.25% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.60%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 812$776
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,023$1,291
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,630$2,371
* Per $10,000 invested


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