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American Indep Short Term Bd A (ISTSX)On Nov 24: 9.92  Up 0.01 (0.10%)  
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American Indep Short Term Bd A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Short-Term Bond
Fund Family:American Independence
Net Assets:20.00K
Year-to-Date Return:2.71%
Yield:2.25%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:03-May-06
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Robert A. Campbell
Lead Manager since 02-Mar-06
Campbell is vice president and portfolio manager with American Independence Financial Services. He is also president of American Independence Financial Counselors, LLC. Prior to joining AIFS, Campbell was a senior portfolio manager with Galliard Capital Management, Inc. Prior to his employment with Galliard, Campbell served as a municipal/fixed income portfolio manager with First Commerce Investors, U.S. Bank/First Bank and Firstier Bank. Campbell holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$25
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$25
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$25
ISTSX can be purchased from 12 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high level of current income consistent with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund invests primarily in investment-grade bonds with maturities of 1-3 years. It normally invests at least 65% of assets in bonds that are rated within the three highest long-term or two highest short-term rating categories. Main types of securities it may hold are U.S. Treasury Obligations, U.S. Government Agency Securities, Corporate Debt Securities, and Mortgage-backed Securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Oct-09): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (12-Dec-08): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 106.40%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseISTSXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.70% 0.91%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.50% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:2.25% 2.64%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.11%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 562$404
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 848$645
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,665$1,329
* Per $10,000 invested


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