51.   Although it has government backing, the fund is formally private.

52.   Although still only an investment niche, tax-managed funds may be more than a passing fancy.

53.   Also hurt were funds that pay for worker compensation in West Virginia, public schools in New Mexico and academic research at California universities.

54.   Also, many Lexington funds are new and untested, and by investing where he works Hisey is betting both his income and his assets on the same horse.

55.   Although Schroeder inappropriately suggested outside pressure for such compensation came from a campaign against his country, the fund is an achievement.

56.   Among retail investors, best-selling funds were Equity Income, Blue Chip Growth, International Stock and its New Income Fund, which invests in government and corporate bonds.

57.   Although the funds were there, Mrs. Mally knew she needed help.

58.   Although the institute pays for travel and for lodging in a quaint hotel in nearby St. Georgen, funds were tight this year, tilting the international balance.

59.   Although the fund is too young for analysts to calculate risk scores, clearly this one is going to rank high.

60.   American Balanced fund is a workmanlike, if conservative, entry in that category.