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Van Kampen Global Equity Alloc B (MSGBX)On Nov 18: 10.75  Up 0.05 (0.47%)  
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Van Kampen Global Equity Alloc B
Van Kampen Investments Inc. 522 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10020
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:Van Kampen
Net Assets:31.29M
Year-to-Date Return:-37.70%
Yield:2.46%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Aug-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
World Stock
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Ann D. Thivierge
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-95
Thivierge is a managing director with Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. Prior to 1995, she was a senior professional in Morgan Stanley Investment Managements Fiduciary Group. Thivierge has been a member of MSIMs Asset Allocation Committee since 1998.
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
MSGBX can be purchased from 46 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of total assets in equities of issuers located in at least three countries, including the United States. It uses a top-down approach that emphasizes country selection and allocation rather than individual stock selection. The fund invests primarily in countries in the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World index. It may, but is not required to, use various investment strategies for a variety of purposes including hedging, risk management, portfolio management or to earn income.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (13-Dec-07): 0.29
Last Cap Gain (15-Dec-00): 2.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 36.00%
Average for Category: 63.66%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMSGBXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.89% 1.54%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.44%
Max Deferred Sales Load:5.00% 2.61%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,085$685
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,490$1,077
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,669$2,132
* Per $10,000 invested


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