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Aston Value N (RVALX)On Jan 6: 8.94  Down 0.01 (0.11%)  
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Aston Value N
120 N. Lasalle Street, 25th Floor Chicago IL 60602
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Value
Fund Family:Aston
Net Assets:20.81M
Year-to-Date Return:17.47%
Yield:1.49%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Jan-93
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Value
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Steven R. Gorham
Lead Manager since 31-Jan-02
investment officer; value equity portfolio manager Responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk control and cash management. Participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Joined MFS in 1989 as a Teleservices Representative; promoted to a Marketing Representative in 1991; promoted to Equity Research Analyst in 1992 following U.S. media, paper and forest products, and cellular telephones.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
RVALX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks total return. The fund normally invests primarily in equity securities of companies that portfolio managers believe are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies). While it may invest assets in companies of any size, the portfolio managers generally focus on companies with large capitalizations. The portfolio managers use a bottom-up investment approach in buying and selling investments for the fund. It may also invest in REITS, convertible securities, preferred stocks, and foreign securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (18-Sep-09): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (29-Dec-08): 1.17
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 75.50%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseRVALXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.27%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.45%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.64%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$628
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$960
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,847
* Per $10,000 invested


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