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Aberdeen International Equity Fund
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Investment Objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests in equity securities issued by companies that are located in, or that derive a significant portion of their earnings or revenues from, a number of countries around the world other than the United States.
Holdings
TOP HOLDINGS (all classes) as of 05/31/2013
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| Holding | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| BAT | 4.49% | |
| Roche | 4.30% | |
| Novartis | 4.18% | |
| Samsung Electronics | 4.12% | |
| Vodafone | 3.55% | |
| Nestle | 3.25% | |
| Tenaris | 3.17% | |
| Royal Dutch Shell PLC | 2.99% | |
| Standard Chartered | 2.98% | |
| Eni | 2.93% |
Risk Considerations
Foreign securities are more volatile, harder to price and less liquid than U.S. securities. They are subject to different accounting and regulatory standards, and political and economic risks. These risks are enhanced in emerging markets countries.
Equity stocks of small and mid-cap companies carry greater risk, and more volatility than equity stocks of larger, more established companies.
Please read the prospectus for more detailed information regarding these risks.
Key Facts
Class A Inception Date
Aug 30, 2000
Ticker
| Class A | GIGAX |
| Class C | GIGCX |
| Class R* | GIRRX |
| Institutional** | GIGIX |
| Inst. Svc.** | GIGSX |
CUSIP
| Class A | 003019445 |
| Class C | 003019429 |
| Class R* | 003019411 |
| Institutional** | 003019395 |
| Inst. Svc.** | 003019387 |
Redemption Fee
2.00% applied within 90 Days
Minimum Initial Investment
$1,000 Classes A, C
$1,000 IRA: Classes A, C
$1,000,000 Institutional
$1,000,000 Institutional Service
Total Net Assets (all classes)
as of May 31, 2013
$0.0 million
** Only certain investors are eligible to purchase shares of these classes.