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Thornburg International Value A (TGVAX)On Nov 17: 17.74  Down 0.26 (1.44%)  
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Thornburg International Value A
119 E Marcy St Suite 202 Santa Fe NM 87501
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Foreign Large Blend
Fund Family:Thornburg
Net Assets:4.20B
Year-to-Date Return:-41.40%
Yield:1.40%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-May-98
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
William V. Fries
Lead Manager since 28-May-98
Fries is managing director and portfolio manager with Thornburg Management Company, his employer since 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Fries served as vice president with USAA Investment Management Company. Previously, he worked as a securities analyst for DeHaven & Townsend, Crouster & Bodine from 1969 to 1974. Fries also worked as an investment officer for Fidelity Bank, and as a securities analyst for Girard Bank. Fries holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$5,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$5,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
TGVAX can be purchased from 85 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 75% of assets in foreign securities or depository receipts of foreign securities. It may invest in developing countries. The fund typically makes equity investments in the following three types of companies: basic value companies with well established businesses whose stock is under valued; Consistent earner companies when they are selling at valuations below historic norms; and Emerging franchises that are in the process of establishing a leading position in a product, service or market expecting growth at an above average rate.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Sep-08): 0.12
Last Cap Gain (19-Nov-07): 2.88
Annual Holdings Turnover 65.00%
Average for Category: 78.70%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseTGVAXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.29% 1.42%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.50% 5.32%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.75%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $841$650
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,126$993
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,936$1,966
* Per $10,000 invested


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