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Forward Growth A (HSPGX)On Jan 5: 10.86   0.00 (0.00%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Small Growth
Fund Family:Forward Funds
Net Assets:47.21M
Year-to-Date Return:21.53%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Oct-92
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Small Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Kenneth G. Mertz II
Lead Manager since 01-Oct-92
Mertz is president of Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust. Before joining Emerald, Mertz was the chief investment officer to the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System from 1985 to 1992. Prior to that he spent 10 years with Dauphin Deposit Bank during which time he became Vice President-Trust Investments. Mertz holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$4,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$500
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
HSPGX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth. The fund normally invests a minimum of 80% of net assets in common stocks, preferred stocks, and securities convertible into common and preferred stocks. It may invest in companies from a wide range of industries and of various sizes.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (16-Jul-99): 0.19
Last Cap Gain (9-Dec-08): 0.04
Annual Holdings Turnover 108.00%
Average for Category: 133.38%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseHSPGXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.61%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.39%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$692
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,096
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,202
* Per $10,000 invested


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