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Northern Global Fixed Income (NOIFX)On Dec 30: 11.52  Down 0.01 (0.09%)  
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Northern Global Fixed Income
Northern Funds 50 South Lasalle Chicago, IL 60607
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Bond
Fund Family:Northern Funds
Net Assets:86.62M
Year-to-Date Return:4.90%
Yield:4.85%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Mar-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
David Blake
Lead Manager since 15-Apr-08
Blake is the executive director and chief investment officer of fixed income for Principal Global Investors. Prior to joining Principal Global Investors in 2000, he was a senior portfolio manager for Boatmen's Capital Management, a subsidiary of Bank of America, where he began his career in 1989. He has earned the right of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$250
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks total to maximize total return consistent with reasonable risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in bonds and other fixed-income securities. Although the fund primarily invests in mature markets (such as Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S.), it may to a lesser extent also make investments in emerging markets (such as Argentina and China). The fund may invest to a limited extent in obligations that are rated below investment-grade ("junk bonds"). The average weighted maturity normally ranges between 3 and 11 years. The fund is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (19-Dec-08): 0.60
Last Cap Gain (18-Dec-01): 0.03
Annual Holdings Turnover 96.46%
Average for Category: 180.95%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseNOIFXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.13%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.35%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.33%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$544
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$851
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,726
* Per $10,000 invested


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