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Alger White Paper: The Risk & Return of Small/Mid-Cap Growth

May 7, 2008 — Investors interested in gaining exposure to the small cap growth equity style should consider SMID-cap growth. In our latest white paper, we discuss how SMID-cap growth investing combines higher historical performance with lower historical volatility to provide a compelling alternative.
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Alger Market Insight: Our Nation's Energy Independence

April 22, 2008 — Since April 2003, the price of oil has increased 363%. Now, a compelling opportunity exists for the United States to assert global energy leadership as we elect a new president. In our newest Market Insight, we discuss our strategy for ending oil's ascent. more >

A Tale of Two Economies

April 16, 2008 — With the market still reeling from first quarter, is earning season likely to be a mixed bag? "Parts of the economy may be weak, but other parts are benefitting," says Alger Chief Investment Officer, Dan Chung. He discusses the best places to "do your hunting" in this CNBC interview. more >

Spectra Funds as of 05/09/2008
Spectra
Spectra Green
NAV $10.62
Daily Change %-0.09
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NAV $6.88
Daily Change %-0.43
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Spectra International Opportunities Fund
Spectra Alchemy
NAV $11.71
Daily Change %-0.59
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NAV $10.06
Daily Change %+0.00
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Needles in a Haystack Is market panic actually creating buying opportunities? In this CNBC interview, Chief Economist and Portfolio Manager Zachary Karabell highlights the recent increased volume on several exchanges and how market froth may hold an upside for investors.


IBD: Kelly Steers Spectra Back to Elite Status The Spectra Fund was the top dog among U.S. diversified stock funds during the 1990s and once again the Fund's year to date gain is well ahead of the market. In this IBD interview, Kelly discusses his management style and what drove some of his picks.

Spectra Receives Top Internet Advertising Awards

Fred Alger Management, Inc. has been awarded with four of the Web Marketing Association's annual Internet Advertising Competition Awards for its Spectra and Spectra Green online advertising campaigns...

The Next Step in Investing is Green

Thousands of companies have embraced environmentally sustainable business practices...

The Most Dynamic Companies at Any Given Time

Spectra Fund Portfolio Manager Patrick Kelly discusses his process in determining the best possible investments...

What We're Reading

Some of our current reading choices for the interested investor...