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Van Kampen American Value B (MGAVX)On Nov 18: 13.95  Down 0.07 (0.50%)  
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Van Kampen American Value B
Van Kampen Investments Inc. 522 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10020
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Blend
Fund Family:Van Kampen
Net Assets:37.58M
Year-to-Date Return:-34.94%
Yield:0.50%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Aug-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
James A. Gilligan
Lead Manager since 30-Sep-03
Gilligan is a managing director of Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc, his employer since 1985. Previously, he spent four years with Gulf Oil Corporation, including two years as an auditor. Gilligan holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and the Certified Public Accountant designations.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
MGAVX can be purchased from 47 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks a high total return. The fund Normally invests at least 65% of total assets in equity securities of small- to medium-sized U.S. companies. It invests in equity securities including common and preferred stocks; investment grade convertible securities and equity-linked securities; and rights and warrants to purchase common stocks and other equity interests. The fund may invest up to 20% of assets in real estate investment trusts.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (10-Sep-08): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (11-Dec-07): 5.34
Annual Holdings Turnover 65.00%
Average for Category: 91.13%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMGAVXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.58% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:5.00% 2.52%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $927$654
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,228$1,012
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,134$1,941
* Per $10,000 invested


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