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<NAME> DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FUND - CLASS C
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<NAME> DIVERSIFIED GROWTH FUND - CLASS A
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<NAME> DIVERSIFIED GROWTH FUND - CLASS C
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<NAME> GLOBAL LOW-PRICED FUND A
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<NAME> GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND - CLASS A
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<NAME> GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS A
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<NAME> GROWTH & INCOME FUND - CLASS C
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