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SM&R Growth B (SMWBX)On Nov 17: 2.65  Down 0.07 (2.57%)  
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SM&R Growth B
2450 So. Shore Blvd. Suite 400 League City TX 77573
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Blend
Fund Family:SM&R Investments
Net Assets:1.02M
Year-to-Date Return:-34.22%
Yield:0.69%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Jan-99
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Darren W. King
Lead Manager since 31-May-06
King is Senior Securities Analyst and Portfolio Manager, SM&R, since May 2006 and is a member of the investment committee. He began his investment career with FCA Corporation as an Associate Financial Planner from 1997-1999 and with Woodway Financial Advisors as Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Officer from 1999-2006. King holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$100
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$100
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$20
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$20
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$20
SMWBX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests normally invests at least 80% of assets in common stock. SM&R identifies candidate stock investments based on (1) low equity valuation or low relative equity valuation and (2) improving earnings. It generally purchases a higher proportion of stocks (relative to their market weight) from those sectors of the market with higher growth prospects and a smaller proportion of stocks (relative to their market weight) from sectors of the market with below average growth characteristics.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (19-Dec-07): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (19-Dec-07): 0.12
Annual Holdings Turnover 24.00%
Average for Category: 71.85%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseSMWBXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.86% 1.11%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.75% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.14%
Max Deferred Sales Load:5.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $937$572
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,193$876
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,215$2,504
* Per $10,000 invested


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