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Aberdeen Global Equity Inst  GWLIX
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As of 2013-04-30
Out of
World Stock Funds
Rating derived from a weighted average of the fund's 3, 5, 10-year rating which are based on risk-adjusted performance.
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As of 2013-04-30
Day Change
$ 0.09
  
NAV (2013-05-17)
$ 13.75
  
YTD Return % (2013-05-17)
9.74%
  
Total Assets ($ mil)
152
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  Performance    
Growth of $10,000 Fund: Aberdeen Global Equity Inst
(from 2004-06-29 to 2013-04-30) Category: World Stock
Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD
Total Annualized Returns % 1yr, 3yr and 5yr Returns as of 2013-05-17
Inception date: 2004-06-29 10yr and Inception Returns as of 2013-04-30
YTD Returns as of 2013-05-17
YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
(2004-06-29)
Fund 9.74 27.68 14.24 --- 10.95 14.95
+/- Category -2.96 -0.60 2.13 --- 1.72 ---
+/- MSCI EAFE NR USD -1.93 -4.28 2.77 --- 1.72 ---
  Standardized Return %   After Tax Returns % as of
  as of as of 2013-04-30   On Distribution 2013-04-30
On Distr &
Sales of Shrs
1 Yr Annualized --- 14.90   14.35 8.50
5 Yr Annualized --- ---   --- ---
10 Yr Annualized --- ---   --- ---
Inception(2004-06-29) --- 14.38   14.95 ---
Max Front Load % Max Back Load % Net Exp Ratio % Gross Expense Ratio %
--- --- 1.20 1.39
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate thus an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted herein. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 866-667-9231 or visit www.aberdeen-asset.com.
  Portfolio Profile    
Asset Allocation
% of Net Assets
Cash 2.5
Stocks 97.5
Bonds 0.0
Other 0.0
Foreign Stocks 72.2
(as a % of Assets)
Data through 2013-04-30
 
Holding Status
Total Number of Stock Holdings 47 Turnover % 25
Total Number of Bond Holdings 0 30 Day SEC Yield % ---
% of Assets in Top 10 Holdings 34.18 ending as of 2013-03-31
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Top 10 Holdings Sector Country % of Net
Assets
Vodafone Group PLC United Kingdom 4.05
Roche Holding AG Switzerland 3.96
British American Tobacco PLC United Kingdom 3.69
Philip Morris International, Inc. United States 3.66
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR Taiwan 3.43
Tenaris SA ADR Luxembourg 3.23
Novartis AG Switzerland 3.20
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B United Kingdom 3.07
Johnson & Johnson United States 2.96
Zurich Insurance Group AG Switzerland 2.93
Data through 2013-04-30
  Other Information
Fund Inception: 2004-06-29
Portfolio Manager  (Start Date)
Stephen Docherty   (2009-01-01)
Stephen Docherty is Head of Global Equities, managing a team of 15, including six (6) senior global equity investment managers, who are responsible for Aberdeen's global and international equity investments, including ethical portfolios. Stephen joined Aberdeen in 1994 successfully establishing performance measurement procedures before taking up a fund management role. Previously, Stephen worked for Abbey National PLC in the Department of Actuarial Services within the Life Division. Stephen graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Aberdeen.
Jamie Cumming   (2009-01-01)
Jamie Cumming is a senior investment manager on the global equities team. Jamie joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Edinburgh Fund Managers in 2003, where he was an investment manager on the Japanese equities team. Previously, Jamie worked for Grant Thornton Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland. Jamie graduated with a BA (Hons) from Strathclyde University and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Andrew McMenigall   (2009-01-01)
Andrew McMenigall is a senior investment manager on the Global equity team. Andrew joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Edinburgh Fund Managers in 2003. Prior to that, Andrew worked at Ivory & Sime where he was an investment manager on the Global equity team. Previously, Andrew worked for Scottish Mutual as an investment manager on the North American team. Andrew also worked for Prospect Communications Ltd as Finance Director. Andrew began his career with Ivory & Sime as an investment administrator before progressing to an investment manager. Andrew is an Associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals.
Bruce Stout   (2009-01-01)
Bruce Stout is a Senior Investment Manager on the Global Equity Team. Bruce joined Aberdeen in 1987 via the acquisition of Murray Johnstone. Bruce has held a number of roles including investment manager on the emerging markets team. Bruce graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of Strathclyde and completed a graduate training course with General Electric Company UK.
Samantha Fitzpatrick   (2009-10-15)
Samantha Fitzpatrick is a Senior Investment Manager on the Global Equity Team. Samantha joined Aberdeen in 1998 from the WM Company where she was in the market data team. Samantha graduated with a BS (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Sales Charge %
(taken from prospectus dated 2013-02-25)
Front: None
Deferred: None
Expense Ratio % 1.20
based on net assets
(taken from annual report dated 2012-10-31)
Correspondence Information
Aberdeen Funds
1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor
Philadelphia,  PA  19103
USA
Telephone:
866-667-9231
Data on this page does not include the fund's short positions (if any).
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