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Alger Spectra A (SPECX)On Nov 17: 6.24  Down 0.13 (2.04%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Large Growth
Fund Family:Alger
Net Assets:170.16M
Year-to-Date Return:-39.78%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jul-69
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Large Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Patrick Kelly
Lead Manager since 24-Sep-04
Kelly is senior vice president and portfolio manager with Fred Alger Management. Kelly has been employed by Fred Alger Management as a research associate from July 1999 to February 2001, as an assistant vice president and assistant analyst from February 2001 to September 2001, as a vice president and senior analyst from September 2001 to September 2004. Kelly began his career as an investment banking analyst at SG Co wen.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$500
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
SPECX can be purchased from 71 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the Manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (3-Aug-76): 0.00
Last Cap Gain (15-Dec-00): 0.63
Annual Holdings Turnover 282.00%
Average for Category: 97.51%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseSPECXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.59% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.25% 5.41%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $977$615
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,305$944
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,232$1,866
* Per $10,000 invested


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