SBI MF Magnum Contra announces 50% dividend

Invest in Magnum Sector Funds Umbrella - Contra Fund India's first Contrarian Fund Ten successful years of serving investors since 14th July 1999 Top performing scheme in Equity-Diversified category for 5 year performance (as on 30th June 2009) MSFU - Contra Fund, the flagship fund from SBI Mutual Fund is completing 10 successful years since its inception on 14th July 2009. The strength of fund's performance lies in its ability to distinguish between the fundamentals of a situation and the expectations reflected in the stock price. The fund continuously endeavors to exploit such expectation gaps to give consistent returns to its investors. Thereby investing in undervalued scrips which currently appear to be 'out of favour' but are likely to show attractive growth in the future. Returns 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr Since Inception MSFU - Contra Fund 14.23% 15.05% 37.80% 26.19% Benchmark - BSE 100 7.71% 12.04% 24.19% 14.11% Returns are CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) returns calculated for growth option as on June 30, 2009. Inception date of MSFU - Contra Fund is 14/07/1999. NAV as on June 30, 2009 is Rs. 44.16 for growth option. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. MSFU - Contra Fund has also paid dividend to its investors over the years, reflecting the inherent strength of its performance making it the favourite choice of over 6 lakh* investors who have shown trust in it. The assets under management of the fund are Rs 2671 crores (as on 30th June 2009) and these statistics speak volumes for of the funds' performance and investor's faith in it during the bull phase as well as the bear phase of the market. Invest Now Call 0-9818-26-9396 Call: 1800 223040 | | visit www.sbimf.com Awards and Recognitions: Rated 4 Star by Value Research in Equity Diversified Category Best Fund Over 5 Years Equity India Lipper Fund Awards 2009, India Awards Methodology and Disclaimer: Lipper Fund Awards 2009, India: Criteria (Cumulative): Funds registered for sale in India as of 31st December 2008. At least 36 months of performance history as of 31st December 2008. Lipper Global classifications with at least ten distinct portfolios based on the primary share class definition, excluding residual classifications, institutional, private, closed-end, exchange-traded and insurance funds as well as absolute return funds. Asset classes: equity, bond, and mixed-asset. Magnum Sector Funds Umbrella - Contra Fund - Dividend: Best Fund Over 5 years - Asset Class - Equity India. Methodology: The currency for the calculation corresponds to the currency of the country for which the awards are calculated and relies on monthly data. Classification averages are calculated with all eligible share classes for each eligible classification. The calculation periods extend over 36, 60, and 120 months. The highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value within each eligible classification determines the fund classification winner over three, five, or ten years. All calculations are based on Lipper's risk adjusted Consistent Return measure, before sales charge. Only the primary fund class is considered. Detailed explanation is available at www.lipperweb.com. Lipper Disclaimer: Although Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by Lipper. Users acknowledge that they have not relied upon any warranty, condition, guarantee, or representation made by Lipper. Any use of the data for analyzing, managing, or trading financial instruments is at the user's own risk. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Value Research ratings are published in monthly Mutual fund performance report - Mutual Fund Insight, which is subject to change every month. The top 10% funds in each category were classified as '*****' funds, the next 22.5% got a '****', while the middle 35% got a '***', ! while th e next 22.5% got '**' and the bottom 10% got '*' rating. A detailed methodology of the above rating is available at www.valueresearchonline.com. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. *Over 6 lakh investors calculated on the basis of live folios as on 30/06/09 for MSFU - Contra Fund. Risk Factors: Mutual Funds and Securities Investments are subject to market risks and there is no assurance or guarantee that the scheme's objectives will be achieved. As with any other investment in securities, the NAV of the Magnums/Units issued under the scheme(s) may go up or down depending upon the various factors and forces affecting the securities market. Past performance of the Sponsor/AMC/Mutual Fund/Scheme(s) and their affiliates do not indicate the future performance of the Scheme(s) of the Mutual Fund. Investment Objective: Magnum Sector Funds Umbrella (MSFU) - Contra Fund: (An open - ended equity scheme) To provide the investors maximum growth opportunity through equity investments in stocks of growth oriented sectors. There are five sub-funds dedicated to specific investment themes viz. Information Technology, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Contrarian (investment in stocks currently out of favour) and Emerging Businesses. MSFU - Contra Fund is only the name of the scheme and does not in any manner indicate either the quality of the scheme, its future prospects and returns. Statutory details: SBI Mutual Fund has been set up as a trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. State Bank of India ('SBI'), the sponsor is not responsible or liable for any loss resulting from the operation of the schemes beyond the initial contribution made by it of an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs towards setting up of the mutual fund. Asset Management Company: SBI Funds Management Private Limited (A joint venture between SBI and Sociйtй Gйnйrale Asset Management) -191, Maker Tower 'E', 19th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005. Trustee Company:SBI Mutual Fund Trustee Company Pvt. Ltd. Please read ! the Sche me Information Document carefully before investing.