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T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Adv (PABGX)On Nov 18: 21.74  Up 0.07 (0.32%)  
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T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Adv
100 East Pratt Street Baltimore MD 21202
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:T. Rowe Price
Net Assets:1.09B
Year-to-Date Return:-38.03%
Yield:0.40%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Mar-00
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Larry J. Puglia
Lead Manager since 30-Jun-93
Larry J. Puglia is a portfolio manager in the U.S. Equity Division of T. Rowe Price. He is lead manager for the firms Large-Cap Core Growth Strategy. He has 18 years of investment experience, 17 of which have been with T. Rowe Price. He joined the firm in 1990 as an investment analyst specializing in financial services stocks.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
PABGX can be purchased from 58 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; income is secondary. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of assets in the common stocks of large and medium-sized blue chip growth companies. These are firms that are well established in their industries and have the potential for above-average earnings growth. It focuses on companies with leading market position, seasoned management, and strong financial fundamentals. While the fund invests most assets in U.S. common stocks, it may also purchase other securities including foreign stocks, futures, and options.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (18-Dec-07): 0.10
Last Cap Gain (13-Dec-00): 1.62
Annual Holdings Turnover 32.00%
Average for Category: 97.51%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpensePABGXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.96% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.41%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $306$615
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $531$944
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,178$1,866
* Per $10,000 invested


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