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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs C (DIVCX)On Nov 9: 13.56  Up 0.31 (2.34%)  
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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs C
522 Fifth Avenue 19th Flr. Jersey City NJ 07311
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:24.07M
Year-to-Date Return:16.70%
Yield:1.04%
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
DIVCX 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): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 67.00%
Average for Category: 70.87%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDIVCXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.70% 1.09%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:1.00% 2.59%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 536$774
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 923$1,287
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,009$2,366
* Per $10,000 invested


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