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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs I (DIVDX)On Dec 4: 13.71  Up 0.07 (0.51%)  
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Morgan Stanley Dividend Growth Secs I
522 Fifth Avenue 19th Flr. Jersey City NJ 07311
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:Morgan Stanley
Net Assets:17.22M
Year-to-Date Return:15.29%
Yield:1.95%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jul-97
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Blend
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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:$5,000,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
DIVDX can be purchased from 14 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): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (23-Jun-08): 0.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 67.00%
Average for Category: 78.94%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDIVDXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.70% 1.08%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.60%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 224$776
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 390$1,291
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 871$2,371
* Per $10,000 invested


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