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Aston/Montag & Caldwell Growth R (MCRGX)On Nov 18: 16.99  Up 0.25 (1.49%)  
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Aston/Montag & Caldwell Growth R
120 N. Lasalle Street, 25th Floor Chicago IL 60602
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:Aston
Net Assets:270.00K
Year-to-Date Return:-29.74%
Yield:0.12%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Dec-02
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Ronald E. Canakaris
Lead Manager since 02-Nov-94
Canakaris is a portfolio manager, president, cheif executive officer and cheif investment officer of Montag & Caldwell, which he joined in 1972. He was elected chairman of the Board effective 1 1 06. Canakaris edits the firms economic & investment outlook and is frequently quoted in the business & investment press. He is a member of Rotary Club of Atlanta. Canakaris holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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
MCRGX can be purchased from 13 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and, secondly, current income. The fund primarily invests in common stocks and convertible securities. The portfolio manager uses a bottom-up approach to stock selection and seeks high quality, well-established large-cap companies that have a strong history of earnings growth, relative to the company's potential for above average long-term earnings and revenue growth, and have a sustainable competitive advantage. It may invest in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and foreign securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (14-Dec-07): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (14-Dec-07): 4.03
Annual Holdings Turnover 69.00%
Average for Category: 97.51%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMCRGXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.29% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.50% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.41%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $412$615
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $713$944
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,568$1,866
* Per $10,000 invested


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