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USGBX:NASDAQ

Morgan Stanley U.S. Government Securities Trust Class B – USGBX Fund Overview

Last PriceToday's Change52-Week RangeTrading Volume
8.930.00 (0.00%)8.93 - 9.120.0

Market data as of 6:06PM 05/20/13. Quotes are delayed by at least 15 min.

Overview - USGBX

The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of U.S. government securities. Its investments may include zero coupon securities, which are purchased at a discount and generally accrue interest, but make no payment until maturity. The fund may, but it is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes.

Growth of $10,000 (10 Years)

Total Return6.16%
Yield (Trailing 12 Mo.)2.44%
Expense Ratio0.94%
Front LoadNone
Deferred Load5.00%
Minimum Investment$1,000
Management Tenure2 Years
Fund Inception06/29/1984

Trailing Total Returns - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
TimeframeUSGBXS&P 500Intermediate Government
1 Month0.52%1.93%0.56%
3 Month0.91%7.18%1.01%
Year-to-Date0.56%12.74%0.51%
1 Year2.80%16.89%2.26%
3 Year5.02%12.80%4.35%
5 Year3.63%5.21%4.83%
10 Year3.24%7.88%4.12%
Since Inception6.16%10.38%--

Sector Allocation - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
Basic Materials--
Consumer Cyclical--
Financial Services--
Real Estate--
Consumer Defensive--
Healthcare--
Utilities--
Communication Services--
Energy--
Industrials--
Technology--

Asset Allocation - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
By PercentShort0%LongNet
Stock0.00
 
 
0.000.00
Bond0.00
 
 
70.8670.86
Other1.46
 
 
0.00-1.46
Foreign Stock0.00
 
 
0.000.00
Foreign Bond14.17
 
 
36.8622.69
Total15.63107.7292.09
Cash0.00
 
 
7.927.91
Total Net Assets$893.24M
Total Stock Holdings0
Total Bond Holdings1880

Bond Credit Quality - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
AAA6.50%
AA87.50%
A1.50%
BBB0.00%
BB0.00%
B0.00%
Below B0.00%
Not Rated4.50%

Top Ten Holdings - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
CompanyYTD Return% of Assets
Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun13 Xcbt 20130628--11.15%
US Treasury Note 1.25%--6.10%
Bmi0j2p83 Irs Usd P F .82000--4.66%
Bmi0j2p83 Irs Usd R V 03mlibor--4.65%
US Treasury Note 1.875%--4.55%
US Treasury Note 0.375%--4.07%
Arab Rep Egypt 4.45%--2.92%
Bmi0m7846 Irs Usd P F .81687--2.75%
Bmi0m7846 Irs Usd R V 03mlibor--2.75%
US Treasury Note 0.875%--2.37%

Valuation & Growth - USGBX

as of 04/30/2013
ValuationUSGBXCategory Range
Price/Earnings--
Price/Book--
Price/Sales--
Price/Cash Flow--
Dividend Yield
LT Earnings
Historical Earnings
Sales Growth
Cash-Flow Growth
Book-Value Growth
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Morningstar Summary - USGBX, 3 Year

Rate Sensitivity
High
Mid
Low
Ratingvs Category
Overall
RiskAvg
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Tax Analysis - USGBX, 3 Year Avg

Pretax Return5.02%
Tax-adjusted Return2.99%
Tax Cost Ratio1.06%
Potential Cap Gains-8.70%

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