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Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid-cap companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies included in the S&P MidCap 400® Index, or within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap® Index.  
Class A B^ C R
Ticker MGOAX MGROX MGOTX MMSRX
CUSIP 626124283 626124275 626124267 626127302
Fund Code 232 332 732 832
Inception Date 07/03/00 07/05/00 07/14/00 07/29/04
Minimum Initial Investment: $2,500; $50 subsequent/automatic
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Mid-Cap Core Growth
Daily NAV's as of 09/08/10
Class A Class B^ Class C Class R
NAV 23.57 21.98 22.03 23.32
Chg. $ 0.16 0.14 0.15 0.15
Chg. % 0.68 0.64 0.69 0.65
POP 24.94 21.98 22.03 23.32
YTD Return % 5.79 5.22 5.26 5.57
52 Wk High
Date
25.31
04/23/10
23.67
04/23/10
23.72
04/23/10
25.07
04/23/10
52 Wk Low
Date
20.45
09/09/09
19.19
10/02/09
19.23
10/02/09
20.27
10/02/09
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Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund Total Returns (%) as of 08/31/10    Risks
- - - - - Cumulative - - - - -
- - - - - Annualized - - - - -
Class 1 month 3 month YTD 1 year 3 year 5 year 10 year SI Inception Date
A With load -9.03 -7.03 -4.71 6.26 -9.08 -0.40 3.73 4.44 07/03/00
A Without load -3.73 -1.62 0.85 12.42 -7.35 0.73 4.32 5.02 07/03/00
B^ With load -8.62 -6.74 -4.66 6.61 -8.96 -0.42 3.69 4.44 07/05/00
B^ Without load -3.81 -1.83 0.34 11.61 -8.04 -0.03 3.69 4.44 07/05/00
C With load -4.76 -2.81 -0.67 10.58 -8.04 -0.03 3.55 3.58 07/14/00
C Without load -3.80 -1.82 0.33 11.58 -8.04 -0.03 3.55 3.69 07/14/00
R Without load -3.77 -1.72 0.63 12.10 -7.59 0.48 N/A 4.49 07/29/04
 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost.

The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped produce short-term returns for some asset classes that are not typical and may not continue in the future. Because of ongoing market volatility, Fund performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes.

As identified in the current Fund prospectus, the Class A, B, C and R gross expense ratios for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 were 1.36%, 2.11%, 2.11% and 1.61%, respectively. The Fund publishes Semi-Annual and Annual Reports each February and August, which contain updated expense ratio information. In periods of market volatility, Fund assets may decline significantly, causing a Fund’s gross expense ratio to become higher than the gross expense ratio shown in the current prospectus. The Advisor limited certain expenses of Class A, B and C shares of the Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund during the 2000-2001 calendar years. Total returns would have been lower if the Advisor had not limited expenses during those periods.

 

Class A Shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.5% on Equity Funds (excluding the Index 500 Fund), 2.5% on the Index 500 Fund, 4% on the Bond Fund, and 2% on the Tax-Free Short & Intermediate Bond Fund.

Class B Shares of all Funds except the Index 500 Fund have a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) on redemptions made within six years of purchase as follows: Year 1 = 5.0%, Year 2 = 4.0%, Year 3 = 3.0%, Year 4 = 3.0%, Year 5 = 2.0%, Year 6 = 1.0%. Class B Shares of the Index 500 Fund have a CDSC on redemptions made within six years of purchase as follows: Year 1 = 3.0%, Year 2 = 2.50%, Year 3 = 2.0%, Year 4 = 1.5%, Year 5 = 1.0%, Year 6 = 0.5%.

Class C Shares of all Funds have a 1.0% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) on redemptions made within one year of purchase.

Class R Shares are not subject to sales charges. Class R Shares are only available for purchase by limited types of investors, as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus.

Different sales charges affect performance and yields.

     
Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund Total Returns (%) as of 06/30/10    Risks
- - - - - Cumulative - - - - -
- - - - - Annualized - - - - -
Class 1 month 3 month YTD 1 year 3 year 5 year 10 year SI Inception Date
A With load -8.94 -12.69 -6.66 14.65 -10.40 -0.15 4.30 4.30 07/03/00
A Without load -3.63 -7.60 -1.21 21.34 -8.70 0.98 4.89 4.89 07/03/00
B^ With load -8.52 -12.37 -6.50 15.45 -10.29 -0.16 N/A 4.30 07/05/00
B^ Without load -3.70 -7.76 -1.58 20.45 -9.39 0.24 N/A 4.30 07/05/00
C With load -4.66 -8.67 -2.56 19.47 -9.39 0.23 N/A 3.45 07/14/00
C Without load -3.69 -7.75 -1.58 20.47 -9.39 0.23 N/A 3.55 07/14/00
R Without load -3.67 -7.63 -1.36 21.06 -8.94 0.73 N/A 4.27 07/29/04
 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost.

The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped produce short-term returns for some asset classes that are not typical and may not continue in the future. Because of ongoing market volatility, Fund performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes.

As identified in the current Fund prospectus, the Class A, B, C and R gross expense ratios for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 were 1.36%, 2.11%, 2.11% and 1.61%, respectively. The Fund publishes Semi-Annual and Annual Reports each February and August, which contain updated expense ratio information. In periods of market volatility, Fund assets may decline significantly, causing a Fund’s gross expense ratio to become higher than the gross expense ratio shown in the current prospectus. The Advisor limited certain expenses of Class A, B and C shares of the Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund during the 2000-2001 calendar years. Total returns would have been lower if the Advisor had not limited expenses during those periods.

 

Class A Shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.5% on Equity Funds (excluding the Index 500 Fund), 2.5% on the Index 500 Fund, 4% on the Bond Fund, and 2% on the Tax-Free Short & Intermediate Bond Fund.

Class B Shares of all Funds except the Index 500 Fund have a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) on redemptions made within six years of purchase as follows: Year 1 = 5.0%, Year 2 = 4.0%, Year 3 = 3.0%, Year 4 = 3.0%, Year 5 = 2.0%, Year 6 = 1.0%. Class B Shares of the Index 500 Fund have a CDSC on redemptions made within six years of purchase as follows: Year 1 = 3.0%, Year 2 = 2.50%, Year 3 = 2.0%, Year 4 = 1.5%, Year 5 = 1.0%, Year 6 = 0.5%.

Class C Shares of all Funds have a 1.0% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) on redemptions made within one year of purchase.

Class R Shares are not subject to sales charges. Class R Shares are only available for purchase by limited types of investors, as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus.

Different sales charges affect performance and yields.

Performance information for Class C Shares for periods prior to 10/31/03 is for Class II Shares, and reflects the fees and expenses of the Class II Shares prior to that date. Class II Shares were converted and/or reclassified as Class C Shares as of the close of business 10/31/03. 

An investor should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before sending money. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, please click here. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectuses carefully before investing.

RISKS
Smaller and medium-sized company stocks are more volatile and less liquid than larger more established company securities. This Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities, which involve additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political conditions, and differences in financial reporting standards. 

The information and opinions provided are for general information only, are subject to change without notice and are not intended as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. The Munder Family of Funds and Munder Capital Management do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness, nor assume liability for any loss, which may result from the reliance by any person upon any such information or opinions.

*Total net asset figures do not reflect adjustments, if any, made for financial reporting purposes. Percentages shown for Asset Allocation, Top Ten Holdings and Sector Diversification represent the breakdown of investments and are not based on net assets. Portfolio holdings will change and should not be considered purchase recommendations. Top holdings do not reflect cash, money markets or options/futures contracts holdings.

 

Fund shares are not guaranteed or insured by any bank, the FDIC or any government agency, and may lose value.

 

The percentages shown are rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent.

 

N/A - Fund class was not in operation for that time period.

 

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Mid-Cap Core Growth
Quarterly Commentary as of June 30, 2010
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Although the second quarter of 2010 started out on a strong note, after reaching a high on April 23, the stock market sold off sharply due to renewed concerns over weak domestic economic growth and turmoil in some European markets. Reflecting the negative tone of the stock market, both the Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund and its S&P MidCap 400® benchmark had negative performance for the quarter. However, the Fund exceeded its benchmark by over two percentage points for the second quarter and exhibited relative strength on a year-to-date basis as well.

Factors that contributed to the Fund’s weak relative performance during the market rally of the past year appeared to have largely abated as the market returned to what we view as more normal conditions. During the March 2009 through April 2010 rally in the S&P MidCap 400® Index, stocks with the highest volatility, the smallest market capitalizations, lower growth, and generally lower quality led the rally. We have now seen the relationship between these factors and mid-cap stock prices return to more neutral patterns that do not favor any particular theme, as is more typically the case. One exception was that stocks with the highest volatility did perform the worst during the market weakness in the second quarter of 2010. Since the Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund was slightly less volatile than the market, this was marginally beneficial to the performance of the Fund.

The sectors of the Fund that had the strongest relative performance during the second quarter were information technology and consumer discretionary. In the information technology sector, the biggest contributors were Akamai Technologies, Inc. (1.2% of the Fund), ARM Holdings PLC (1.2%) and Sybase, Inc, which was acquired by SAP AG during the quarter at an attractive premium. Akamai benefited from investor enthusiasm over increased streaming of video content over the Internet, a practice that will benefit the company. ARM Holdings is a leader in intellectual property for semiconductors used in mobile technologies, and benefited from new product offerings by Apple, Inc. and other providers.

In the consumer discretionary sector, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (1.5%) experienced very rapid earnings growth that had exceeded expectations for several quarters in a row. In addition, investors continued to gain confidence in the company’s ability to expand its store base. Similarly, New Oriental Education and Technology Group, Inc. (1.1%), a Chinese educational services company, continued its rapid growth and recently reported earnings above consensus estimates. Another strong performer, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (0.9%), also experienced rapid growth and rising earnings estimates.

The health care sector was the only significant detractor from the Fund’s relative performance. BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Inc. (1.3%) was down in sympathy with other biotech stocks, which have been very weak during the recent downturn in the market. This weakness came despite the fact that BioMarin is one of the few companies in the sector that was profitable and had successful products on the market. Amedisys, Inc. (1.1%) was down during the quarter due to Senate Finance Committee hearings on home health care issues related to therapy utilization and physician relationships. Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (1.0%) was weak during the quarter despite strong earnings trends and an absence of negative news. Prior to the peak in the market, the stock had been an above-average performer and this sell-off appeared to be a temporary correction.

The focus of the Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund continues to be on earnings momentum and reasonable valuation. Over the past twelve months, earnings per share for the typical company held in the Fund grew at 17%, compared to 3% for the benchmark. Revenue growth over the past twelve months was 0.3% for the Fund and -3% for its benchmark. Return on equity, a basic measure of profitability, was 14% over the past twelve months for the Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund, compared to 12% for the S&P MidCap 400® Index. Despite these favorable fundamental characteristics, the valuation of the Fund was quite reasonable, with a price-to-earnings ratio on projected earnings over the next twelve months of 17 times earnings, only slightly higher than the S&P MidCap 400® multiple of 15 times earnings.* We believe this combination of fundamental strength and reasonable valuation positions the Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund for strong competitive performance in the year ahead. These are the characteristics that have historically contributed to the Fund’s long-term record, and we firmly believe that they will continue to serve our investors well.

* Estimated price-to-earnings ratios are based on information obtained from a third-party that is believed to be reliable. Estimates are only projections and not guarantees.

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing.  The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, click here. Read the prospectus and summary prospectuses carefully before investing. RISKS: The Fund invests in smaller and medium-sized company stocks, which are more volatile and less liquid than larger, more established company securities. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities, which involve additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political conditions, and differences in financial reporting standards.

Fund holdings mentioned in the Quarterly Commentary are as of 2.28.10 and the percentages shown are based on net assets as of that date. Fund holdings are subject to change and should not be considered purchase recommendations. There is no assurance that the securities mentioned remain in the Fund’s portfolio or that securities sold have not been repurchased.

The S&P MidCap 400® Index is a capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the mid-capitalization sector of the U.S. stock market. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is a capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth rates. The Russell Midcap® Index includes approximately 800 of the smallest Russell 1000® Index companies (the largest 1,000 U.S. publicly traded companies). You cannot invest directly in an index, securities in the Fund will not match those in the index, and performance of the Fund will differ. Although reinvestment of dividend and interest payments is assumed, no expenses are netted against an index’s returns.

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Investment Team
Tony Y Dong, CFA
Joined Munder Capital Management in 1988
 
Tony Y. Dong, CFA
Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Lead Manager, Mid-Cap Team
BBA with Distinction from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration
MBA in Finance from Wayne State University
Years of Experience:27
Focus:Tony is Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Lead Manager, Mid-Cap Team of Munder Capital Management, and is a member of Munder Capital Holdings, LLC Board of Directors. As C.I.O, Tony oversees the firm’s investment management teams and disciplines. He monitors investment teams for investment skills, risk management and portfolio construction in order to provide tailored investment management solutions designed to meet clients’ needs. Tony has 27 years of investment experience that includes leading: equity strategy, a portfolio management team, and equity research; further, he has successfully developed investment strategies that focus on adding value, controlling risk, and building wealth for clients over the long-term. Leading our Mid-Cap and Small/Mid-Cap equity strategies, his team has demonstrated expertise in their ability to add value through stock selection and oversees the management of over $6 billion in these strategies as of March 31, 2010. Over the years he has been featured in various publications and financial television programs including: Investor’s Business Daily, the Neil Cavuto show on Fox News, and CNBC. His strategies have received recognition from many publications and industry rating and ranking firms, including: USA Today, Business Week and Morningstar. In addition, a mutual fund for which he is lead portfolio manager received a Lipper Best Fund award. Having joined Munder Capital in 1988, he has also served both as Senior Portfolio Manager for mid-cap, large-cap, and small/mid-cap portfolios, and as Managing Director, Mid-Cap Equity. Tony holds a B.B.A. (with distinction) from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. in finance from Wayne State University. He is a CFA® charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Detroit.
Madan  Gopal
Joined Munder Capital Management in 2007
 
Madan Gopal
Equity Analyst
B.E. in Civil & Environmental engineering from Anna University in India
M.S. in engineering from the University of Oklahoma
M.B.A. from the University of Chicago
Years of Experience:2
Focus:Analyzes equity securities for Munder Capital’s Mid-Capitalization Core Growth strategy. Responsible for conducting independent research, developing screening tools, and finding good businesses that are currently undervalued.
Gavin  Hayman, CFA
Joined Munder Capital Management in 2001. Left Munder in 2002; rejoined firm in 2010.
 
Gavin Hayman, CFA
Equity Analyst
Honors degree in Law from the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, U.K.
Years of Experience:4
Focus:He analyzes equity securities for the Mid-Capitalization Core Growth and Mid-Cap/Small-Cap Blend strategies. He also assists with portfolio strategy, sector analysis, stock selection and monitoring of companies owned in the portfolio.
Brian S Matuszak, CFA
Joined Munder Capital Management in 2000
 
Brian S. Matuszak, CFA
Senior Equity Analyst
BBA in Finance and Accounting (with distinction) from the University of Michigan
MS in Applied Economics from the University of Michigan
Years of Experience:12
Focus:Analyzes equity securities for Munder Capital's Mid-Capitalization Core Growth and Mid-Cap/Small-Cap Blend strategies, as well as their associated funds. Also is a member of the team managing the Real Estate Equity Investment (REIT) strategy. Assists with portfolio strategy, sector analysis, stock selection, and the monitoring of companies owned in the portfolio.
Andy Y. Mui, CPA
Joined Munder Capital Management in 2005
 
Andy Y. Mui, CPA
Senior Equity Analyst
BBA from the University of Michigan
MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Years of Experience:9
Focus:Analyzes equity securities for Munder Capital's Mid-Capitalization Core Growth and Mid-Cap/Small-Cap Blend strategies, as well as their associated funds. Assists with portfolio strategy, sector analysis, stock selection, and the monitoring of companies owned in the portfolio.
George L Sanders, II
 
George L. Sanders, II
Senior Equity Research Associate
Started with Comerica Bank in 1984. Joined Munder Capital in 1995 as a result of the merger with Comerica and its investment subsidiaries.
Years of Experience:18
Focus:Provides quantitative equity research for our mid-capitalization (growth and value), small-capitalization value and micro-capitalization strategies. Also, is a member of the portfolio management teams responsible for the Mid-Capitalization Core Growth and Small-CapMid-Cap Blend investment strategies, as well as their associated funds.
Geoffrey A Wilson, CFA
Joined Munder Capital Management in 1985
 
Geoffrey A. Wilson, CFA
Co-Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager
BA in Economics from Albion College
MBA from the University of Michigan
Years of Experience:34
Focus:Member of the Mid-Capitalization Core Growth and Mid-Cap/Small-Cap Blend portfolio management teams. He analyzes equity securities, assists with portfolio strategy, sector analysis, stock selection, and the monitoring of companies owned in the portfolio, as well as institutional client services. He is also lead manager of Munder Capital’s taxable and tax-managed Core Growth equity investment disciplines.

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Mid-Cap Core Growth
Portfolio Data as of 07/31/2010
Total Net Assets* $3,935,336,259
Number of Holdings 93
Weighted Average Market Cap $5,062 MM
P/E Ratio - Last 12 Mos 21.19
Earnings Growth - Last 5 Yrs 13.3%
Earnings Growth - Last 12 Mos. 18.2%
Beta 0.92
Turnover - as of 6/30/2010 51.6%

Asset Allocation as of 07/31/2010
Cash & Equivalents 0.5 %
Equity 99.5 %
Total 100.0 %
 
 
There were no buy transactions for the month of July 2010
 
There were no sell transactions for the month of July 2010
 
 
Top Holdings as of 07/31/2010 Holdings Detail
Symbol Company Name
AMT American Tower Corp.
BWA BorgWarner, Inc.
CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
CLB Core Laboratories N.V.
CCK Crown Holdings Inc
DLR Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
IHS IHS, Inc.
LKQX LKQ Corp.
MAC Macerich Co.
RMD ResMed, Inc.
  Total Percentage of Top Holdings: 16.9
  Link to All Holdings as of 7/31/2010
  Historical All Holdings
 
Sector Diversification as of 07/31/2010
Sector % of Holdings
Consumer Discretionary 16.6
Consumer Staples 3.4
Energy 8.0
Financials 19.5
Funds/ETFs 0.8
Health Care 9.2
Industrials 12.0
Information Technology 16.3
Materials 5.2
Telecommunication Services 2.4
Utilities 6.1
Cash & Equivalents 0.5
Total 100.0
 

Performance information for Class C Shares for periods prior to 10/31/03 is for Class II Shares, and reflects the fees and expenses of the Class II Shares prior to that date. Class II Shares were converted and/or reclassified as Class C Shares as of the close of business 10/31/03. 

An investor should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before sending money. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, please click here. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectuses carefully before investing.

RISKS
Smaller and medium-sized company stocks are more volatile and less liquid than larger more established company securities. This Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities, which involve additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political conditions, and differences in financial reporting standards. 

The information and opinions provided are for general information only, are subject to change without notice and are not intended as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. The Munder Family of Funds and Munder Capital Management do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness, nor assume liability for any loss, which may result from the reliance by any person upon any such information or opinions.

*Total net asset figures do not reflect adjustments, if any, made for financial reporting purposes. Percentages shown for Asset Allocation, Top Ten Holdings and Sector Diversification represent the breakdown of investments and are not based on net assets. Portfolio holdings will change and should not be considered purchase recommendations. Top holdings do not reflect cash, money markets or options/futures contracts holdings.

 

Fund shares are not guaranteed or insured by any bank, the FDIC or any government agency, and may lose value.

 

The percentages shown are rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent.

 

N/A - Fund class was not in operation for that time period.

 

^Open to limited investors only.



Munder Funds distributed by Funds Distributor, LLC.

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