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Columbia Acorn A (LACAX)On Dec 2: 23.09  Up 0.15 (0.65%)  
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Columbia Acorn A
227 W Monroe Ste 3000 Chicago IL 60606
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Growth
Fund Family:Columbia
Net Assets:2.70B
Year-to-Date Return:26.31%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:13-Oct-00
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Charles P. McQuaid
Lead Manager since 01-May-95
Charles P. McQuaid, CFA ? Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Wanger Asset Management, Lead Portfolio Manager, Columbia Acorn Fund (September 2003) Investment Focus: Telecommunication Services Columbia Wanger Asset Management, principal, 1992; co-portfolio manager, Columbia Acorn Fund, 1995 Harris Associates, analyst, 1978-1992; principal, 1983-1992 Equitable Life Insurance, Analyst, 1976-1978 Chartered Financial Analyst, 1980 MBA University of Chicago, 1976 BBA University of Massachusetts, 1974
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
LACAX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests a majority of net assets in small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $5 billion at the time of investment. It invests the majority of assets in U.S. companies, but also may invest up to 33% of total assets in foreign companies in developed markets and in emerging markets.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (11-Dec-07): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (9-Dec-08): 0.11
Annual Holdings Turnover 21.00%
Average for Category: 130.04%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseLACAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.03% 1.46%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.39%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.69%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 890$716
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,121$1,049
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,784$2,071
* Per $10,000 invested


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